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BRANTFORD : EXPOSITOR STEAM PRINTING HOUSE. 1879. y" i COMMITTEE ON HISTORY. JAMES WOODYATT, P. G. M., CI. T. CAMPBELL, P. G. M. J. B. KING, Grand Secretary. I I AUTHORITIES. For Histoby. " That wo are of opinion that such ii HiHtory would be con ducive to tbo best in tereatH of the Order, and would roconinimid that tlio H. W. Grand Body do appoint a Oouiinittee of two to co operate with tliu i;. \V. Urand Secretary, Janieti Ij. Uidgoly for the consideration of the sanio." " We further reconiuieud that Jas. W'oodyatt, V. G. M., and J B. King, U W. Grand Secretary, constitute naid Coniinitteo." Jour. 1878, Henort of Special Committee, adopted. " We, your Committee to whom were rcforrtjd l)ack clause 18 of the Most Worthy Grand Master's Iteport, beg to submit the following : " Your Committe fully agree with the (irund Jhistor as to the necessity of record- ing the past history of Od'd-Fellowship in Ciuiutla, und in order that the same may be in Hoiiio way elToctod, wo wmdd recommend that the sum of S,S()0 be placed in the hands of the Urand Master and Committee to bo u:«■' ii'- ,/,•.! I ' y -iw'> . ' CONTENTS OP HISTORY. The Pre-Hi8Toric Yearh .. .. • .. •• 1 LodffeH in Halifax in 1H15 and in 1832 ; the MancheHter Unity in Montreal ; the American Order branching out into foreign couutrieR. The First Year -1843 2 John H. Hardie and Geo. Matthewn, Prince of Wales No. 1 ; the dispen- sation, ThomaK Hardie, Queens No. 2. Tub Second Year-18 14 3 Prince Albert No. 3, Hochelaga Encampment No. 1 ; The Oraud Lodge of Canada, Wm. B. Hartley. G. M. ; John Hardie in Quebec ; Albion No. 4 ; Provisional Constitution of Grand Lodge ; Commercial No. 5; adjourned session of Grand Lodge. The Third Year— 1845 4 Sessions of Grand Lodge ; Victoria Degree Lodge miiking the Degree work lively ; application for Britannia Lodge refused ; introdurtion of » the Order into Canada West ; hidmund Murney ; Victoria No. C, Ori- ental No. 7 ; annual session of Grand Lodge ; 0. F. Hrcord ; erection of an Odd Fellows' Hall in Montreal ; Stadacona Encampment. The Fourth Y'EAR— 1846 16 Grand Lod^e Quarterly Sessions ; a missionary tour to Canada West ; organization of Lodges in Brockville, Kingston, Picton,Cobourg, Peter- boro', Port Hope, Toronto, St. Catnarines, Hamilton and Cornwall, Canada No. 8, Mercantile No. 19, Itoyal Mount and St. Louis Encamp- ments ; Grand Secretary Hamilton in Canada West ; Ottawa No. 20 ; statistics of the Order ; opposition to Odd-Fellowship ; annual session of Grand Lodge ; Grand Master Hamilton and D, G. M. Montizambert ; independence discussed in Canada and in the G. L. U.S., and approved bv tlie Canadian Odl Fellows ; the Grand Encampment instituted ; Wellington and Mt. Hebron Encampments ; application to the G. L. U. S. for a charter for a Sovereign Grand Lodge of British North America granted. The Fifth Year— 1847 80 First session of G. L. of B. N. A. ; address of Grand Sire Hamilton ; Con- stitution and government of the Order in Canada ; Tomifobi Encamp- ment ; Phoenix No. 22 ; the Provincial Grand Encampment ; annual session of Grand Lodge ; Grand Sire's address ; Statistics, Dues, and Benefits ; the Odd Fellows' Platform ; fraternal communications with the G. L. U. S. ; Provincial Grand Lodge of Quebec ; Wellington No 98. The Sixth Year 1848 54 Beaver No. 24 ; Provincial G. L, of Montreal ; John Dyde, H. E. Mont- gomerie ; annual session of G. L. of B. N. A. ; address of Grand Sire ; statistics ; visit of Grand Secretary Ridgely and P. G, S, Kennedy; communications with the M. U, The Seventh Year— 1849 61 Siffns of weakness ; Provincial G. L. of Toronto ; Oxford No. 25 ;"* annual session of G. L.,B. N. A. ; membership of the Order*; convention of P. ^ O.'s in Kingston ; gloomy prospects. . ' The Eighth Year— 1860 64 Visit of Grand Secretary Scott to Canada West ; condition of'the Order in that Province ; Provincial G. L. of Kingston ; Industry No. 25 ; session of G. L., B. N. A. ; Christopher Dunkin. The Ninth Year— 1851 67 The Order in the Maritime Provinces ; Acadia No. 26, and Mamberton Encampment ; session of G. L.,B. N. A. ; last address from aJGrand Sire of B. N. A. ; state of the Order. The Tenth Yeau~1852 70 ^ Canada in the G. L. U. S. ; Victoria No. 27 ; Collapse of llie Order; causes of its decay. The Eleventh Year— 1853 .... .. .. 76 Convention in Brockville ; appeal to the G. L. U. S. ; state of the Order in British America ; the G L. U. S. considers the situation ; visit of Grand Sire DeSaussure to Canada ; G. L. U. S. resumes Jurisdiction over B. N. A. ; revival of the Order in western district ; Wm. Bissell ; secession from the M. U. The Twelfth Year— 1854 84 Institution of Rose No. 28, Chatham No. 29, Eureka No. 30, Morpeth No. , 31, Elgin 82, Erie 83; the Order in Canada East; proorress in the Maritime Provinces ; Eastern Star No. 34 and Cobequid No. 36 ; Gore 34. The Thirteenth Yeah— 1855 87 -,'■ Grand Secretary Bidgely's visit to Canada ; attempted revival in Mon- treal ; P. G. M. Ellison's visit to Maritime Provinces ; Grand Lodge of Lower Provinces ; progress of the Order under its jurisdiction ; col- lapse of the Order in Canada East ; D. D. G. S.,McLaren ; subsequent revival in 1870, and institution of G. L. of Quebec in 1878 ; institution of Grand Lodge of Canada West ; Dr. Beynolds, first Grand Master ; progress of the Order in Canada. APPE-IDIX List of Lodges in B. N. A. up to 1855 ; list of Grand Officers of Canada ; sketches of Lodges instituted in Canada West prior to organization of Grand Lodge for that Province, viz.: in Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Picton, Cobourg, Peterboro', Port Hope, Toronto, St. Catharines ; Hamilton, Com>vall, Ottawa, Oshawa, WeUington, Lloydtown, Wood- 1. stock, Haldimand, Caledonia, Amherstburg, Chatham, London, Mor- peth, St. Thomas, Port Burwell, Brantford. 99 . , 61 al P. X .. 64 er 5; 67 in d ^AA-^lltMotVHhtif til ^^jHuhAh. UNDER THE OLD REGIME. THE PKE-HISTOKIC YEARS. The introduction of Odcl-Fellowsliip into the British Provinces of America, dates back to an early period in the present century. The destruction of many of tlie records of the Manchester Unity, of Eng- land, in 1847, as we learn from Grand Secretary Spray of that Order, involves the early history of the Society in considerable confusion. The only information that can be gained from that source is that a lodge of the M. U. of O. F. was organized in Montreal in 1843. But, previous to tlie disruption of Odd-Fellowship in 184'2, by the separation of the American branch from the parent stem, there is evi- dence of the existence of an Odd-Fellow's lodge in Halifax in 1832, and of another still earlier in 1815, Tlie subject is referred to in a Hahfax paper of March 5, 1847, and the following statement made : — "At two difTeront periods such a lodge has been in existence here. First, about the year 1815, at which time a large number of our towns men were enrolled among its members, many of whom are still li\'ing and occupying responsible positions among us. There was also a mili- tary lodge of the same fraternity estabUshed here, about fifteen j'ears ago. ''■'• ''■'■ The original warrant by which these lodges were brought into existence, is even now in the possession of one of our citi- zens, one of the many survivors of the lodge formed more than thirty years since." Washington Lodge No. 1, the parent lodge of the American Order, was not instituted until 1811), so that the first Canadian lodge antedates that of Father Wildey several years. In what manner it was organ- ized, and what relation it bore to the Manchester Unity, (then only THE ]:A1 LodciI': ok the Unitkd States. Provided al\vaj-H, that tlie siiid iihovo-niiinn.l brethren and their Buceesaora, imy due respeet to tlie Grand Lodoe of the I'mted States, and the ordinauuea tli"reof ; otlierwise, this dispenHiition to be of no foree and etTect; and provided, also, that this dispensation shall be approved by the said Grand Lodge, at the next sessiini thereof. ^— ^— > Given under our hand, and the aeal of the Grand Lodge of the United ( J J, ) States, at tlie City of New York, in the State of New York, U. S., ( '■ ' ■ f tliis Twenty-Ninth Day t)f July, Anno Domini, One Thouaaad ^-%'— ' Eight Hundretl and Forty-three. JOHN A. KENNEDY, , . , Grand Sire. Bro. Alfred Moore, P. D. D. G. M., of Troy, N. Y., was appointed by the Grand Sire as Special Deputy to introduce the Order into Cana- da. Proceeding to Montreal, accompanied by P. G.'s Ferin and Bur- ton, and Bro. Taylor, one of tlie potitioncr.s, lie found the Canadian Brethren fully prepared for his visit. A comfortable Lodge room had been provided and suitably furnished in tlio garret over the hardware store of Mr. "Wm. Rodden, on St. P.iul Sfc. ; and here, at three o'clock in the afternoon of the 10th of August, the Pioneer Canadian Lodge, Pkinci: lit' Walks, No. 1, was instituted. The first officers elected and installed were : W. Taylor, N. G. ; John H. Hardie, V. G. ; Wm. Rod- den, Sec'y, and Joseph Kirkup, Treasurer. And now the brethren went to work cnsrgetically for the success of the Order. The preliminary arrangements they had so quietly and prudently made speedily bore fruit. Within the first week eighteen gentlemen of influence and good standing in the community were ad- mitted, and the new society rnpidly grew in strength and in favor with the public. Soon after its organization the Lodge received a valuable addition in the person of Bro. Thos. Hardie, P. G., a member of Sangammon Lodge, No. G, of Springfield, Illinois, and a brother of John Hardie. Sangammon Lodge had been instituted in 1841, and Bro. Thos. Hardie was one of the first initiates. Pleased with the Order, and deeply im- pressed with its evident power as an influence for good, he at once be- came an active and enthusiastic member, and passed rapidly through the chairs — entering the Grand Lodge of Illinois in March, 1843 It was owing to his recommendation that his brother John joined tlie Or- der; and for this reason he doubtless felt that, indirectly, he had had considerable to do with the introduction of Odd-Fellowship into Cana- da. Removing to Montreal in the summer of 1843, he united with the new Lodge soon after its institution, and by his practical knowledge of f Hi THE EARLY HISTORY OF 1844 ■ " i h the work of the Order, as well as by his zeal and energy, he was en- abled to render valuable assistance to the young Society, The (t. L. U. H. at its ensuing session gave its liearty approval of the course pursued by Grand Sire Kennedy ; and sanctioned the intro- duction of the Order into Canada, in tlio liope tluit in its new held of operations there would be found abundant room and favorable cir- cumstances for its rapid development. ■' '. ' ■ These expectations were fully realized. Prince of Wales made such rapid progress that the brethren soon found it advisable to peti- tion for another lodge. Accordingly a sufficient number withdrew for that purpose, and on the 11th of November forwarded their application to the now Grand Sire, liro. Howell Hopkins. Their rctpiost was grant- ed under date of the 'i7th November, and the commission sent to the Deputy, Bro. Geo. Mathews. The new Lodge, Qukkn's No. 2, was in- stituted by him on the 4th December — the charter members taking the following offices ;--J. C. Sewell, N. G. ; Wm. B. Hartley, V. G. ; J, H. Idoff, Sec'y ; A. Kobertson, Trcas. ; and Wm. Sutherland, Conductor. ;U., ,,:_l< 'U)1 v'^ i-':, ,■ ,f,} 4ife?. iV U(}i '■ n.fi. THE SECOND YEAR— 1844. !. With the opening of the new year, the order began to push forward into the neighboring cities and towns. The first petition for a lodge outside of Montreal came from St. Johns. Situated within a short dis- tance of the metropolis, it did not take many months to elapse be- fore the fame of the new Society reached this little town, and some of its residents were soon initiated into the Montreal Lodges. One of them, John Hazelton, had been a member of the Order previously in the city of Albany, and had joined Prince of Wales at its institution, as an ancient Odd-Fellow. There was not much dificulty, however, in securing applicants for a charter, for m petitioning for a lodge in those days, it was perraissable for non-residents to join in the application, a plan which greatly facihtated the organization of new lodges. In this way, from aiiong those resident in Montreal as well as St. Johns, five members were found on the 24th of Januarj' to sign a petition for p, new lodge, viz : John W. Gilbert, Calvin P. Ladd, Wm. Hardie, 1U44 ODD FELLOWSHIl' IN CANADA. Joseph FraHcr and Jolin Hiizclton. Tho two first muiiod were resi- dents of Montreal. Tlie ro(|uircd disjicnsation was granted tho 14tli of February, and on tlio 4tli of March following, Puin'ck Auikist. No. 3, was added to the roll of Canadian Lod<»OH. About this time the Patriarchal Order was introduced into Montreal. On the '2nd March an appHcation for a warrant to open an encau)p- meut was sij^ned by Tlios. llordie, .lolin H. Hardie, Josci)h Kirkup, John O. Brown, Wni. Itodden, J. M. Oilhcrt, S. C. Sewell and Georj^o Matthews. Of these bretlireu, three already liud the deforces. Tlios. Hardie was a P. 11. P. of Lebanon No. '6. Illinois, Joseph Kirkup was a member of Troy No. '2, and Georj^o Matthews of Salem, No. 7, Brook- lin, N. Y. In order tluit the other brethren might be qualified as petiti- oners, tho Grand Sire had previously deputed P. C. P., A. Heyer Brown, of Albany N. Y. to visit Montreal, and confer upon them the Patriarchal degrees, which duty was performed by him on tho date above n)entioned, Marcli ^nd. The application was granted, and special deputy Brown, being unable to attend, authorized P. H. P. Thos. Hardie to institute the new encampment. In accordance with his instructions, Bro. Hardie opened Hochkla(1a Encampment, No. 1 , in Montreal on Tuesday afternoon, April '2ud, 1H44. The following brethren were installed into office : George Matthews, C. P. ; Wm Rodden, H. P. ; John H. Hardie, S. W. ; J. M. Gilbert, Scribe ; S. C. SeweU, Treas. ; John O. Brown, J. "W. Subsequently, Patriarch Rodden resigned, and P. H. P. Hardie filled his oflice for the remainder of the term. The Canadian Odd-Fellows now thought it time to have their affairs brought under the control of a local Grand Lodge. It will be remem- bered tliat when asking authority to introduce the Order into Canada, they had petitioned the (Irand Sire to confer Grand Lodge powers on Prince of Wales Lodge. Though this would have been only following the precedent establislied in the case of Washington Lodge in Balti- more, yet it was not thought exjiedient by the autliorities of the Order; and tho Canadians were required to follow the course by law prescribed for the establishment of Subordinate Grand Lodges. Three Lodges, the senior not more than a year old, may seem to our eyes a small constituency for a Grand Lodge. But thirty years ago Odd-Fellows, both in Canada and the United States, were very preco- cious ; and as soon as the Order wasmtroduced into any State or Pro- vince, they began to taUt about having a Grand Lodge. In Canada, however, the Society had grown so rapidly that the Brethren might be THE EAKLY HISTORY OF 1844 Hi ■h JJ ' 1 i I oxcUHod if tljcy felt Homcwliat nnibitioiiH. Introduced first on the 10th of AugiiHt, iH-ia, by tlie following suniuier the mcniberHhip had reach- ed about 3<'>0 — eiubraciu^ sonic of tlie lca,din{^ men of ^lontreal — men whose uaniou have since obtained a prominent place in Canadian his- tory. The G. Ij. U S. met on the Kith of September, 1844, m Baltimore ; and on the first day of tlie session, IJep. C'hnrchill, of Maine, presented the petition of the Canadian Odd Fellows. It received a favorable henrin^^ ; and in accordance with a resolution duly passed, the Grand Sire issued a charter for a Grand Lodge of Canada. . ' ■ j ■ The commission as Special dejmty to open the New Crand Lodge, was entrusted to P. G. M. the liev. Albert Case, of South Carolina, who proceeded to Canada, and suniiuoned the Lodges to meet liiin in the Prince of Wales HaU, on the IGth of November On that date the following representatives appeared : i I'rhKr of ll'iihs, Ni>. 1.— W. A. Seldon. Thos. Hardie, Wm. A Liddell. Qitieii'x, A'o. 2. — Geo. Mathews, StepJien C. Sewell, J. H. Taafei "SV. M. B. Hartley. ^ i Prince Albert, No. 3. — Jno. W. Gilbert. •!' Special Deputy Graiid Sire Case then read his commission, and duly instituted the Grand Lodge of Canada. Tlio following brethren were then elected and installed into office : • W. M. B. Hautlky, — Grand Master Georok Matthkws — Dep. Grand Master. ' ' Thos. Hardik, — Grand Warden. • •iJ W. A. Skldon. — Grand Secretary. . , j ^.i 1 T. C. Skwkll. — Grand Treasurer. , ; .,;:..,' Wm. RoDDKN.— Grand Marshal. . : >: .V J. H. Taafe. — Grand Guardian. , ..^ , The Order in Canada was now fairly started imder local manage- ment, with all the advantages of "Home Kule." The officers to whose control the affairs of the Society were eiitiusted were well fitted for their posts. Grand Master Hartley was a Canadian, born in Montreal in 1821. He was a young man of well developed talent, and of good social standing, already engaged in practice as an advocate or barrister. He had been initiated in Quinnipiac Lodge, New Haven, Conn., in August 1843 ; but at once withdrew to unite himself with Prince of W^ales, which was organized about a week after his initiation. Subse- quently he joined Queen's liodge, in which he passed the chairs. In 1844, he received the patriarchal degrees in Sassncus Encampment of Bhode Island. In this same year he was charged by the Odd-Fellows, ttM 1844 ODD FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. i-ethrcn af good of Montreal, (both of the M. U. and our own Order) with a luission to Kingston, the Capital, and the presentation of a petition to thu Gover- nor, praying for the exemption of the Odd-Fellows from the provisions of a bill for the suppression of secret societies then before Parliament* His Subordniate officers were all enthusiastic and capable. I). Ct. M. Matliews had been one of the first movers in the work of introducing the Order into Montreal ; (Irand Warden Ilardie was probably the most experienced mend)or in the jurisdiction ; S. C. Sewell, Grand Treasurer, was a leading physician ; Wm. Rodden, Grand Marshal, a prominent hardware merchant. In fact, officers and members seem all to have been drawn from the very best classes of society. Among the names of the new Grand Officers we naturally look for that of Bro. John Hardie, whoso services in introducing the Order into Canada would seem to have deserved suitable recognition. But ho had removed from Montreal ; and therefore took no part in the organization of the Grand Lodge. Ho was not idle, however ; for in his new resi- dence, Quebec, he busied himself so effectually in the interests of the Order that the Grand Lodge of Canada was scarcely instituted, before an application came from the "ancient city" for a charter for a Lodge. He did not have the same difficulties to contend with that taxed liim and his colleagues in their efforts to start the first Lodge ; for, as in the case of the Lo, on the lUth of Septomher, 1H4H ; and Bro. Donald Uosh, who had joined QnuonH Lod^e, No. '2, January Hth, IH4.'). Mossrs. Alex. .Tudd and Adam H. Myers were initiated in Queen's Lodge, in May ; and thus a sutticient numher wore secured to petition the Grand Master feu* a diKjiensation to open a Lodge in Belleville. The appli .., ... 1 J. Holland, — Grand Chaplain. , .n. -■ W. M. B. Hartley,?. G. M. — Grjind Representative. Tlie election and installation of the officers seems to have been all tlie business of the session. At an adjourned meeting on the 30th of September, the Grand Lodge had under consideration an important matter, viz., the establishment of a magazine devoted to the interests of the Order. It was started as a private enterprise, but the cordial approval and support of the Grand Lodge was readily extended — one -»f the best indications of the intelhgence and enterprise of the Fra- ternity. The first number of the Opd-Fellows' Record appeared in January of the year following. It was a neat monthly, octavo, of twenty four pages, published by Bro. Potts of the Montreal " Herald," and edited by P. G. M. Hartley. The Grand Lodge exercised a general supervision by means of a committee consisting of Bros. Hartley, Hamilton and Robinson. It was a well conducted periodical, for a time at least. Its selections were carefully made, while it had an extensive supply of original matter, bearing on other subjects besides Odd-Fellow- ship. A fre([uent and valued contributor was Mr. D. WyUe, a leading member of the Manchester Unity, and subsequently well known as a newspaper jiublisher in Brockville. The Record lived two years. In its issue for December, 1847. it announced some important alterations and improvements for its next volume. The only alteration made was to stop publication. Adjourned sessions of the Grand Lodge were held on the Ist, 6th and 7th of October ; but no business of any consequence was transact- ed. On the Ist, charters were formally granted to the Lodges pre- viously organized in Belleville and Stanstead. From a Finance Com- mittee's report presented on the 7tb, we learn that the affairs of the Grand Lodge were evidently prospering, as, after paying all debts, there a balance left of ^144.168.6d, 1846 ODD FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 15 ' The regular Quarterly Session of tlie Grand Lodge opened on the 5th of November. The Grand Master was not present, tlirongh sick- ness ; and the Grand Lodge adjonmed to the lyth, At this meetmg there were admitted from No. 1, A. McGown and Wm. Hilton ; from No. 2, Geo. P. Dickson, and from No. 5, Job Cushing. No business of any consequence was transacted. • _ The rapid increase of membership, and the growing importance of the Order, had made it apparentat an early date that increased accom- modations would be required ; and in IB-14 an arrangement was made with Bro. G. Bourne for the purpose. This brother undertook to erect a building on Great St. James street, giving the Order a practically i)cr- petual lease. It was built with an express vie\v to the accommodation of the Odd-Fellows, and was arranged to suit their wants. It was a very handsome three story building, with a front of sixty-live feet, and a depth of forty-eight feet. The hall was at the top ; the second floor forming an assembly room for concerts and balls ; while the ground floor was divid- ed into stoi'es. The main Lodge room was twenty-four by forty-tlireo feet, being tinishecl in white and gold, with a circular ribbed coiling, handsomely carpete;e was e(inaUy anx- ious to extend the number of its subordinates. After carefully considering this matter at the meeting on the 7th of February, the Grand Lodge decidetl to send a deputation westward, on what might be considered a "missionary tour." The brethren chosen for this duty were the D. G. M., Thos. Hardie, and P. G.'s.Geo. P. Dickson and Ed. Murnoy. Reference has already been made to the character and qualifications of Bros. Hardie and Murney, Bro. Dick- sou was equally well fitted for the duties devolving upon him. He liad been initiated in (Queen's Lodge almost immediately after its organiza. tion, and had taken a warm interest in the work of Odd-Fellowshij), to whose service he brought talents of a high order, which would undoubtedly have soon secured for him the highest jjositions in the gift of the fraternity. Unfortunately he left Montreal about six months subsequent to this western trip, removing first to Toronto and then to Richmond Hitl. He became a chartar member of Home Lodge No. 21, of Toronto, when it was organized in 1847 ; but absence from the city prevented his taking any active part in Lodge work ; and when Home disbanded he lost his connection with the Order. Bros. Hardie and Dickson were tlie principal members of the deputatiou. Bro. Mur- ney joined then) at Picton, and gave them able assistance in their work in the Bay of Quintc District. •'= Tn order to the successful accomplishuient of their mission, the deputation were invested with the most couiplete powers. The Sub- ordinate Lodges in Montreal gave them a list of all their members residing in Upper Canada, with a stock of blank witluli-awal cards, which they were authorized to fill and issue to any who were willing to be petitioners for new Lodges ; and the Grand Lodge empowered them to make Odd-Fellows " at sight;" receive petitions; grant dis- pensations ; institute Lodges ; and in the words of their commission, " do and perform all other acts and things which might be or become necessary for tlm due and proper fulfilment of the objects and pur- poses," had in vi^pv. If ever Odd-Fellowship was divested of red-taite it was during the operations of these pioneer " missionaries" in Canada. The deputation left home on Wednesday, the 4th of March, 1840, for a trip of more than 800 miles — the double journey — by coach, over a road which might be pleasant for a summer ride, but could scarcely be calculated on for comfort during a Canadian Spring. The traveller who leaves Montreal on the Grand Trunk Railway in these days will * For particulars in regard to this "missionary tour," we are indebtiKl to the report of tlie deputation drawn up by Bri>. Dickson, and presented to the Grand Lodge, but never printed ; and also tu the MSS. diary kept by the baine brother. 18 THE EARLY HISTOHY OF 184ti !5Mi ' ■ h ill W-' I h I \l I it i I 1! ' ii^ i'i' reach Cornwall in a conple of hours ; it took the depatation from 11 a. m. to 12 p. m. of their first day's journey. The first point selected for active operations was the town of Brockville, wliich was I'eached about noon of the 5th. Here they ob- tained tlie cooijeration of Bros. Geo. Sherwood, M. P., of No. 2, Rhy- nas of No. 1, Morton and Webster of No. 5, and James Goodeve, Esq. In the evening they met at the residence of the latter gentlemen, where he was initiated, and in company with Bro. Webster received the Degrees. The petition of the five Brothers having been presented and accex^ted, Brock Louok, No. t), was then duly instituted, with Bro. Geo. Sher- wood as first N. G. Three candidates were initiated and appointed to office ; and in their journal the deputation make the comment: "Sin- cere zeal pervades the mind of each member, and indeed the prospects were encouraging." That the zeal of the early members was sincere, and that the i^rospects were encouraging, is fully borne out by the sub- sequent history of Brock Lodge. i Kingston was next visited; and though it was nine o'clock at night before the deputation reached that city they lost no time. They were met by Bro. Christie, of No. 2, and afterwards saw Bros. Gilles- pie and Frnzer, of No. 5, and made arrangements for the next day's work. On the 7th they had several interviews with these brothers, and also with Bro. John A. Macdonald, of No. 2. Suitable rooms were secured for the evening's proceedings in Bro. Frazer's "Bachelor's Hall," and at five o'clock they met and initiated Dr. Robert McLean, and conferred the Degrees on him and Bros. Gillespie and Frazer. Cataraqui Lodge, No. 10, was then mstituted — Bro. John A. Macdon- ald being installed N. G. In the evening Sheriff Corbett and a number of the prominent citizens of Kingston were initiated, and the new Lodge started out with fair prospects. Fortunately for the delegation the next day was Sunday, and the day was devoted to rest. On Monday morning earl Ahey started for the town of Picton, which was reached by evening. Here a number of Odd-FeUows resided, who were members of Victoria Lodge, No. C, of BellevUle ; and here the deputation was met by P. G. Edmund Mur- ny, M. P., and about thirty members of No. 6, who had come over with a full supply of regaha and material. Proceeding to the residence of Bro. D. L. Fairfield, it did not take long to institute Prince Edward, No. 11, with Bro. Henry Corby, N. G. Here some of the worthy Bretliren from Belle^nlle, met with a lit- tle disappointment. They had been led to believe that the N. G's. of 1846 Obb FBLLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 16 all the new Lodges instituted would be selected from among them; but they were informed that honors could not be distributed so cheaply ,and that no one would be installed N. G. of any Lodge unless he was a resi- dent, or would pledge himself to attend a majority of nights in the term. Everything approaching to irritation, however, was allayed by the appointment of P. G. Murney as D, D. G. M. for Canada West. It was midnight when the Lodge closed, and snatching a hasty meal the brethren started for Belleville, where tliey arrived by six in the morn- ing. An hour's sleep was all the rest they were allowed ; and then, ac- companied by Bro. Murney and four otiier members of Victoria, the de- putation took coach for Cobourg, which they reached in time for sup- per. It was late in the day to ^)egiu operations ; and there were only two Odd-Fellows, members of No. 6, resident in the town. But some prehminary arrangements had already been made, and all parties in- terested speedily assembled in the ofl&ce of D'Arcy E. Boulton, Esq. , where Messrs. Boulton, Clark and Jackson, were duly qualified, and Ontario, No. 12, instituted. It was late when work was finished ; and there is no doubt that Bros. Hardie and Dickson made a truthful entry in their journal when they wrote : "Much fatigued, we retired to rest." Early on the following morning D. D. G. M. Murney and the Belle- ville Brethren started for Peterboro, leaving the "missionaries" to fol- low more leisurely. Their leisure, however, instead of being devoted to sleep, as it might well have been, was occupied in giving instructions to the officers of Ontario Lodge. A ten hours' trip over not the smooth- est of roads, brought the deputation to Peterboro —away in the back woods, as it might justly be termed in those days. It was late in the evening ; but the Belleville Bretliren, who had arrived an hour or two before, had stirred up the people, and all were ready for business. Two members of No. 2 were resident here, George B. Hall, M. P., and L. Ferguson; and three members of No. 6: Chas. Perry, (a cousin of J. Ham Perry, now P. G. M. of Ontario), Win. Claxton and Henry Eastou. It was necessary only to confer the Degrees on Bros. Claxton and Fer- guson ; and the charter members of the new Lodge were fully qualified. A room in the Court House was secured througli the kindness of Sheriff Conger (who was initiated the same evening), and Otonabb;e Lodge, No. 13, dvdy instituted, with the following officers : George B. Hall, N. G. ; Chas. Perry, V. G. ; Wm. Claxton, Secretary ; Henry Easton, Treas. Immediately afterwards eight of the leading citizens were ini- tiated ; and the work was done in good style. They liad the use of the entire Court House ; a full supply of paraphernalia had been brought ) I THE EARLY, HISTORY OF 1840 |:; ''I I (I \ from Belleville; all the Brethren were in excellent humor for work ; and as tlie Kitual of those days (it was the old Hilmil) allowed considerable scope for a lively ceremony, we mn.y assume that all the candidates re- ceived full value for their admission fees. After riding all day and worlcing nearly all night, it was not surprising tliat the missionaries should miss tlie stage Thursday morn- ing, and be compelled to liire a conveyance in which to prosecute their journey to Port Hope. The Bellevdle Brethren now returned home, and tlie deputation reached tlieir destination late in the afternoon, ac- companied by only Bro. W. Fraser, of No. VA. There were no Odd- Fellows in Poic Hope, hut tliero seemed no difficulty in finding citizens wiling to join the new society, tlio fame of wliicli had gone on before ! Four gentlemen wore chosen, and initiated in short order — receiving, with Bro. Fraser, the Degrees ; and tlie Lodge instituted hi the law office of Marcus F. Whitelicad, Esq., Hoi>e No. 14, started with the following officers :— Dr. Kd. Hickman, N. G. ; M. F. Whitehead, V. G.; Geo. Ward, Secretary; H. H. Meredith, Treasurer ; and Wm. Fraser, P. Secretary. Friday, the 13th, was by no means an agreeable dav for travelling. The rain came down in torrents ; and when the stage for Toronto ar- rived from the East, it was crammed with passengers, leaving no room for Bros. Hardie and Dickson. But tliey " meant business " all through their tour ; and, rain or shine, stage or no stage, they were not to be stopped. An open waggon was secured, and they started off, regard- less of weather. Darhngton was reached about seven o'clock at night. A long ride in the pouring rain had not only thoroughly soaked the Brethren, but pretty woU tired them out ; and yet they commenced searching the viUage for some one to take them right on to Toronto. Fortunately for themselves they could ftiid nobody as anxious to travel in a dark, rainy March night as they wore ; and they had to go to bed. Up betimes Saturday morning ; a conveyance was hired ; the journey resumed, and Toronto rfaclied just as another night set in. Bros. W. H. Boulton, of No. T), and George Duggan, of No. 2, had their trunks packed ready to start for Montreal, to be in their places at ^he opening of Parliament, so that no time was to be lost if "etting the new Lodge started. At that lute hour on Saturday nigiiL it was difficult to find the Toronto members. Bro. Duggan and the Hon. J. B. Robinson could not be found ; but they secured Bros. S. B. Campbell and Robert Lindsey, of No. 2 ; Richard Kneesliaw, of No. 5, and J. G. Josephs a Past Grand Warden of the State of Ohio, These joined with Brother 1846 ODD FEI.LOWSHIP IN CANADA. 81 Boulton at his house after uiue o'clock ; and tliere the deputation, a.48isted by P. G. Donald Ross, instituted Tecumseh, No. 16. The flrst officers installed were W. H. Boulton, N. G. ; S. B. Campbell, V. (i. ; R, Kneeshaw, Secretary ; and J. G. Joseph, Treasurer. Sunday at last — a day of rest ; and tbcn on Monday, a lake trip westward on board tlic Tniiinit. Bro. Hardic went on to Buffalo, and Bro. Dickson stopped at Nirif^ara. No chance for a Lodge here ; and so, next day, the 17th, on to Quceiistown by boat, and tliencc by stage to St. Catharines. Here, at first, the prospects did not look bright. Bro. Jamj.s Stevenson, of Nd. 1, upon wliom tlio deputation hud boon depondhig for aid, had joined the Manchester Unity in starting a Lodge of that Order, of whicli he was V. G. After some persuasion, however, Bro. Dickson managed to get him into liarncss ; and between them they secured a number of (iitizens wlio were willing to join the Independent Order, and establish a Lodge. It was the iiiglit of meeting of the M U. ; and Bro. Stevenson had to attend to his duties tliere until ten o'clock. Ill tlu#ineantime Bro. Dickson repaired to the rendezvous — the office of Mr. John Maulsou — and there initiated and qualified Messrs. Maulson, David Kts.sack, Chauncey Yale, E. W. Stephenson, D. McPhail and John L. Ranney. Upon the arrival of Bro. Stevenson, the Lodge was organized as Union No. 16, Bro. James Stevenson, N. G. This Brother had tendered his resigiuition of office in the M. U., but it was not accepted ; so he had to hold office in two Lodges at the same time — a rather unusual occurence, and, of course illegal. But they were not very particular in those days. •,, ,; On the 18th, Bros. Dickson and Hardie met at Queenston, and both retu'Tied to Toronto. The day after they took the steamer to Wellington Square (Burhngton) and from thence by stage to Hamilton. Parliamentary duties had called away Sir Allan McNab, so that his aid could not be obtained. Bro. Henry McKinstrey, of No. '2, however, un- dertook the task of securing the necessary number of candidates ; and in the evening, at his house, Messrs. Wni. M. Shaw, Andrew Stuart, W. A. Harvey, George Angus and Jaspar T. Gilkison were duly quali- fied to become petitioners for a. charter. In this way the deputation were enabled to institute Buklington Lodok, No. 17, Bro. McKinstrey being first N. G. Remaining in the city another day a more suitable room was secured, a number of gentlemen initiated, and the new offi- cers instructed in the Work. , , t ,.. . Hamilton had been fixed as the westerly limit of the missionary tour. There were one or two individual members residing still further west ; but there appeared no reasonable prospect of planting new Lodges in that sparsely settled portion of the Province with any hopes \ ; yi ■ tHE EARLY HISTORY OP 1646 i ■ ! ■ ■ 1 " ^1' ! ( ill of Hnooess. So Bros. Hardie and Dioknon turned their faces homeward, well pleased with the work they liad accoinpliHhed. On the way to Montreal the liodgea in Toronto, Cohourg, Belleville, Kingston and Brockville were visited, initiations condncted, the work rehearsed, books examined, and every effort made to ground the new Lodges thoroughly in the principles and practices of the Society. The roads were in a horrible condition, and the journey was far from pleas- ant. Riding sometimes for twenty-four hours continuously in an open wagon, under a pouring March rain, was a style of travel not unusual in those days ; and our missionaries had just one month of it. Correspondence had taken place with some broMiers resident in Cornwall, and the deputation resolved to flnish their work by organ- izing a Lodge here on their way liome. Bro. J. Sandlield Macdonald, M. P., being absent in Montreal, there was only one member of the Order in town from whom assistance could be obtained — J. D. Pringle, Esq. A number of citizens, however, were found who, after receiving full explanations, agreed to join the Society and aid ia,^he organization of a Lodge. Accordingly they met at the house of Mr. Marshall, who, with Messrs. J. F. Pringle, L. M. Putnam, Alex. McDougall and Duncan McDonald, were duly initiated, and St. Francis, No. 18, instituted — on the Ist April, J. D. Pringle, N. G. .^ This finished the labors of the deputation. Next moming they left for Montreal, but owing to bad roads were detained on the way, and did not reach home till the following afternoon, April 3rd. It takes now about two hours to make the run from Cornwall to Montreal ; it took our brethren ou this occasion nearly two days. Thus ended a successful missionary tour, in which Odd-Fellowship was thoroughly planted in the Western Province. It is true that of the ten Lodges tlien organized, only two have survived to the present day ; but it IS equally true that these two were the only Lodges in the whole of British North America that did survive through the subsequent de- cUne of the Order ; so that the offshoots were more prosperous than the parent stem. Whilr. all other Lodges ceased to work, and the Grand Lodge became defunct. Brock and Union are still alive and pros- perous. ' • " • ' • f»* > • The expenses of the deputation were defrayed out of the charter fees of the new Lodges ; and the brethren received, as they well de- served, the thanks of the Order in Montreal, and of the Grand Lodge, for their earnest labors. Before the deputation to Upper Canada left Montreal, arrange- ments had been made for the organization of another Lodge in the me- tropolis. There were already three in that city ; but it was thought I I: ODD FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 23 room could be found for a fourth, and a number of brethren united in a petition to the authorities for that purpose. The petition was granted ; and Canada, No. 8, organized on the IBth March, the following being the charter members : F. Lane, Jas. Gibson, John SewoU. and L. H. Holton, of No. 2 ; J. M. Gilbert, of No. il; John Yoimg, John Murray, F. B. Matthews, John Smith, R. S. M. Bouchette, and John Williams, of No. 5. About this time also, a Lodge was instituted in Goderich, C. W. Its birth was informal and irregular ; the oliicials of the Order knew nothing about it ; and it was evidently self-constituted. It bore the title of Amity ; and seems to have commenced operations about the 11th of Marcli. It made a tremendous rush ; and from a copy of a re- turn found among some old papers of Hope Lod»e, it would appear to have had a membership of over fifty inside of two months. But its career seems to have been meteoric — a sudden flash, and then a com- plete disappearance. From Quebec city also came signs of progress. On the •i6th of March an application for a dispensation was received, from Bros. Peter Sheppard, Jno. Racey, Wm. Geo. Sutherland, S. Wrighd Wm. Tims, J. E. Anderson, A. Fraser, Robt. Shaw, Daniel Bews, and R, Chambers ; and on the 19th of April, Mercantile Lodok, No. 19, was instituted by D. D. G. M , J. R. Healy. Thefollowing brethren filled the chairs in this Lodge for the first term : Peter Sheppard, N. G. ; Jno Racey, V, G. ; S. Wright, Sec. ; J. E. Anderson, P. S. ; N. G. Pentland, Treas. The business of the Grand Lodge at its May Quarterly Session, held on the 6th, 8th, 9th and 11th, was not of any marked importance* The new representatives admitted were Geo. Hall, No. 4 ; Jno. Dyde, No. 5 ; E. Murney, No. 6 ; J. M. Gilbert, No. 8. A communication was received frcm a Bro. Hunt, residing in Simcoe, C. W., corcerniiig the organization of a Lodge in that village ; but nothing resulted therefrom. The attendance at these sessions seems to have been rather slim. The city representatives were by no means prompt ; and "no quorum" was often recorded on the minutes. A resolution jjassed at the session on the 11th, gives an indication of the "high tone" of our ancestors ; and also tells something of the morals of Montreal society. The resolution referred to forbade mem- bers of the Order taking any imrfc in duels, whetlier as principals or seconds. Meanwhile, the Patriarchs were not idle ; and a couple of ney en- campments were organized. On the 27th February the Grand Sire received an application from Montreal for a dispensation to open Royal Mount, No. 8. This was signed by Patriarchs Thos. Hardie, R. H, ^1 ■m >li THK KAHTi HIHTOYRY 01-' 1844 IN in f ■■'" I' 4 >i I lauiiltoii, W. Hilton, C'liriHtoplKir DiiiiKin, .liio. It-vino, H. K. Mout- j^oninrio, I). MucKtiy, 'lolm Spnmtdn, Ij. H. ilolbon, H. C Suwell, Wiu. A. Kuliiou, Wni. Itoddcn, John llolland, .laiiius PoUh, .lohn McDonald and .loliii MuiTuy. Till' wanimt was issued IVIiirrh Utii and sunt to tlio I), I). (J. S. Si'\vi>ll. Hut the dociinuMit did not travol vory fast ; and as tlio '2lst of Miircli Imd Imh-ii t\\vd hy tlio I'atriiirclis for tho institution, when that dato arrivi'd. and tlio «lisp(>nsation did not, tho 1). 1). (>. S. took tho law in his own hands, and opcnod Lhis canip. As tho docii- nu'uts ariivi'il in a few days, no liarni rosultcd from llio irroj^ularity. Tho lust otVicors olcitod woro: Wui. Hilton, V. P.; C. Dunkin, 11. P. ; .lohu Irviuo. S. W, ; II. K. .Montj^oniorio, Scribo ; D. MaoKay, K. Suriho; .John Sproston, Troas., and .lohu Murray, .1, W. Tho prospocts of Uoyal Mount were rortainly vory brij^ht ; for on tho u'st mooting thoro woro twL'uty-six applicants for udmission, ijicludin<4 huch woll-known names as \V. il. Draper. D. Daly, .lohn Yomig, S. Fo;,tcr, J. M. Forrios, U. S. M. IJouchcttc, 11. Slarues, .1. Sandtiold Macdonald, Uoo. li. Hall, John A. Macdonald, (loo. Shorwood, (loo. Dosbarats, Hov. Dr. Matho- soii, ott!. And yot in a littlo moro than throo years. Mount lloyul waa dead ; its last recorded meeting having boon hold October 'JHth, 184!), The next Kneampiuent was orj;,ini/od in Quebec on tlio Dth of .Tune, under the title of St. Lons, No 4. Thoro seems to have boon tho same irregularity in the institution of this Camp as in that of No. 8, for the application was only made on the r»th of Juno, and the dis- pensation was ni)t granted till the l'.»th — ton days after the institntion. But tho early Canadian Ddd-Follows did not fool tho restraining influ- ences of red tajie to any great extent, and w^oro in many cases both independent and irregular. Tho first oflicors of St. Louis wore Dr. .T. A. Sewoll, C. P. : Francis Bowcn, H. P. ; A. C. Buchanan, S. W. ; Wiu. Tims, S. ; Robert Oilman, F. S. ; A. G. Pontland, J. W. • In the sunjmcr of lH4t), it was thought advisable that the new Lodges in the West should be strengthened and encouraged by a visit from a Grand Officer. This was all tho moro necessary, as tho ritual they had received was the "old work ;" and they recpiirod to bo placed in possession of the later edition of 1846. For this purpose, Grand Secretary Hamilton was sent out to iiistal the ofiicers, instruct the brethren, and collec'j the fees. Returning to Montreal, ho visited Bytowu on the way, where a number of brethren resided, and added another Lodge to the roll by the institution of Ottawa, No. 20, on the 2nd of August, 1840. The charter members were Francis Thompson, of No. 1 ; Thomas S. Himton, John Scott, Alex. Brysou and Zachariab i "i im IMIi ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. . Mout- .11, Win. imltl iiiid () till' 1>. and iVH stitntioii, 1). (h S. lie (locii- jf^ularity. 1, II. P. ; V. Suribo; HpOCtH of iiug thoro oU-known I. Foriiort, D. 11. Hall, r. Matho- loyal wau »ith, 1H4U, tlic Uth of liHvo boon Init ol No. 1(1 the tliH- uHtitntion. ninji inrtu- lascH both ^oro Dr. tl. W. ; \Vm. the new I by a virtit Itho ritual I be placed hse, Grand Utruct the Ihe visited lind added I'iO, on the [Thoinpsou, Zachariah VVilHon, of No. 2 ; and Ooo. IL LyonH and U(»b;)rt lltirvtiy, of No..'.. Tho litHt ofti(!orH InHtalleil wore : -deo. H. Lymis, .\ (I.; it. Ilorvey, V. (». ; 'I'hoH. H. IIniit(.n, S. ; and Z. WilMon, T. 'I'lie proj^roHH of the Order as shown by Uio (|iiart(irly KuIihih for tho Juno term of this year was dcH-idtMlly sal.isfaeLory. 'I'lie follovviii;^ table will sliovv the nnnierieal eoiiditioii of tlu; Ordiu' in ('aniidti at thin date. l.v.;.^^ I ■ , ,' .l„"ii),' . .-Il 7; A O H 'A ••1 I'riiicH of Wiilt'H No. I )• (,)iuieii'B, No. '2 II I'liiuM^ AUiHit, No. !l T) Albion, No. l 4 Coiiiiiiurciiil, No. l> I> •Victoria, N p. (i !1 Oiiwitiil, No. 7 1 .'< Ouuiula, No. H ' 1 ]Jio(k, No. 1) ! . . *('Mtiira(iui, No. 10 ♦I'liiKie Kihvnnl. No. II I 1 Ontario, No. 12 \ .. Otouabce, No. lU , . . •Hoim, No. M Twiumsfh, No. 15 ' 2 Union, No. Hi .. Burlington, No. 17 St. FriiiiciH, No. IH Momoitile, No, 11) ; .tu *MM .!"'•' fi'iMi. fi! (. • ■•■1) '> 15 ■3 Q Ui t- w ft a HI) 170 5 20 i l.'il 17.> 11 m r, 17 1 l.> (> u; 10 •2:1 "r> 2:1 1) 211 5 i;i 1 21 '21 1 25 '^ i 17 2 ' 1!» 2 32 2 !M5 yi h < ; M -f tJ H H •1:1 •Ml r,H "211 1 ■ ■• ;{() (>(i • •■221 llo ..•;io2 2H • 102 11 ••• (15 !» ... ;n 10 ... ;)ti ... .»<; •M ... m 25 ... 51 2'.t ... .57 2!» ... Hi 27 ... 71 2(i ... M 21 .. V.i :i8 ... r,u 2ti ... w rm I 1721 Of cour.se. the Institution did not spread itself so rai)idly witliout meeting with opposition. This opposition, as is unfortunately too often tho ease, came from some of the religious sects. It was not con- lined to one denomination, for both Catholics and Protestants seem to liave joined in it. The first blast came from the Montreal ll'ifiicix in ,Iuiie of 1840, which, in a general denunciation of all secret societies, included Odd- Fellows' lodges and temperance organizations. This was more effi- ciently eclioed in the month tollowing by the Catholic Bishop of Mont- real, who issued a mninlainent against those secret societies which pro- * In these Lodges the classification of Def,'ree Members is not perfect — a few members being classed in a lower gnido than that to which they actually bclouf.(ed. This, however, does not affect the total membership. k\ '0- THE KARLY HI8TOUY OP 1840 il( - fuHHud charity, but wuro ImjiukI by oatliH, and Hou^ht otily wiukud oiidtt. Hu did not oxpruHHly name t)iu Odd-FullowH, and t!io niomborH of tliut Order Hoii^bt to Tuake it uppour that ho could not have ruferred to thciii, HH tlicy were not "oath-bound." Quite a nund)er of CathoHcH luid joined tlie lod^cH in Lower Canada, and the friendn of the Order were of courHe anxious to avoid any coUiHion with the Clinrch. Hut the lHsho[)'s miiiidiniieiit waH only tlie tirst indication that tlie cler^^y liud (■hiu>({()d their tactics from a tacit countenance to an active and viru- lent opposition. In tlie Septend)er foUowin^ another valuable ally cunie to the help of tlie iMoiitreal Witni'ss and the Catholic Bishop of Montreal in the Bhape of the Toronto /'.'xtiiiiiiur, which devoted four columns to an at- tack upon tlie Order. Very bombastically did the editor of the Exami- n>r conipari; himself in his attack on Odd- Fellowship to the sturdy Knox wa^in^ war to the knife against a powerful Church. Ah the en- tire mund)ership of the Lodt^e in Toronto at that date did not much exceed seventy, the Kxumiiifr would not seem to hav« been ondangor- in<; itself to anj api)reciable extent by fighting the Odd- Fellows. For some time tbo Kxamiiifi- was the only opponent of Odd-F'ollowship among the Upper Canadian papers. The London Times followed in its footsteps during the next year. But the h'ivumiiier and the 7'imeM have passed away, and their names ore hcarcely remembered ; Odd-I'ellow- ship still lives, . Despite all opposition, however, the Grand Lodge met in its first annual session on the 5th August, 184G, under very happy auspices and with very bright prospects. The following representatives were pres- ent : I'liitee of' ll'dleii Xo. 1. — Thos. Hardie, J. Holland, Wm. Hilton, A. McGown, D. McKay, R. Cooke. Queen's Ao. 2.— W. M. B. Hartley, Geo. Matthews, S. C. Sewell, M. H. Seymour, D. Milligan, Geo. P. Dickson, C. F. Clarke, H. H. Wliitney, J. Irvine, C. C. S. DeBleury. Alhion yo. 4. — John H. Hardie, J. R. Hoaley, E. L. Montizambort, G. B. HaU. I'oiniiiviriitl Xo. 5. — Wm. Rodden, W. A. Seldon, R. H. Hamilton, E. T. Reuaud, J. Gushing, J. Dyde, C. Dunkin. Orieiitnl Xo. 7. — J. E. Chase, J. W. Baxter. Cfimuhi No. 8.—,!. M. GUbert, L. H. Holton. ' ' *• Brock Xo. 9. — Geo. Sherwood. Mercantile No. 19. — Peter Sheppard. 'y»i [I ' '• i^'i 0DD.FELL0W8HIP IN CANADA. 27 After the proHontation of roiM)rtH vmho tho oloctioii of oHlctTH, lo- tMHlting in t)io cliuicc of tho folluwiu^ bntthfcii, who wuiu duly in- h xallod : R. H. Hamilton, Grand MiiHtor. E. L. MoNTiZAMHKHT, Doputy (Irand Miistor. '■ ' M. H. Skvmouu, Grand Warden. J. CiAiHiNd, Grand Secretary. lf-}»()vcriinicnt, too, will naturally stimulate our brethren in otlior places to {greater exertions in increasing and sijstaining the number of tlieir lodges, a feeling wliich would be much chilled if the power r(!sulting from tlio organization of the lodges was to be concen- trated and delivered into the hands of those who were strangers to tlie country, institutions, and perliaps language. Prejudices which would arise against Llie Order from its supreme power being vested exclusively in a tribunal situated in another country, would soon be destroyed by a transfer of authority to the spot where it was to be exercised." =■• Tliis report closed with a resolution creating (Irand Lodges in foreign coimtries distinct sovereignties, with independent powers, as soon as they wore organized. Presented late on the last day of the session, there was not time for the proper discussion of this question, and it was laid on the table. Subseejuent events, however, shewed that the idea conceived was considered then the true principle for cases of this kind. ' '•;;■'• >> vaw: .>i>.^ i^n-, i^iffm ,i u-,„ .j^>/ The suggestion was favorably received in British America. Not only were the leading brethrsn in the Province enthusiastic Odd-Fel- lows ; they were enthusiastic Canadians as well. Many of them, be- sides, were active politicians belonging to that party which has always laid s]iecial claim to loyal devotion to Great Britain and to Canada. Readers of British American history acquainted with the political views of Messrs. Draper, Daly, Sherwood, MacNab, Macdonald, Dun- kin, Murney, Robinson, Boulton, Duggan and others of their colleagues* can readily understand that with such gentlemen, as well as many pro- minent members of the Civil Service at the head of Canadian Odd-Fel- lowship, the idea of complete independence of the United States would not be unpopular. ' , ' During the summer of 184(),the (piestion of independence was form- ally mooted in Commercial Lodge, No. fi, wliich not only discussed the matter among its own members, but communicated with other lodges ; so that opportunity had been given tlie brethren before the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Cana(ia, to consider the merits and demerits of the proposal. On the third day of the Session, the 7th of August, a motion was made by Rep. Christopher Dunkin,seeondedbyRep. Luther H. Helton, to refer this subject to a Special Committee. The motion was carried, and the Committee appointed, consisting of Reps, C. Dun- kin, L. H. Holton, H. H. Wljitnoy, John Holland and E. L. Montizam- bert. ♦Joiunal G. L. U. S. , vol. 1, page 693, 1846 ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 29 This was the first appearauce in Grand Lodge of a brother who for several years took a prominent part in the affairs of Odd-FoUowsliip Clinstoplier Dunkin, of Connuercial No. •'>. One of the risinj^ hiwyers and prominent citizens of Montreal, he had alveady attained a public reputation and a social position that rendered him of great service to the Order. But he gave liis time and talents, as well as his name to the c.iuse of Odd-Fellow.sliip ; and from his first appnai'ance in Grand Lodge in 1840 until he finally severed liis connection witli the Order, lie was one of its leading spirits, and loft the impress of liis intellect upon aU its transactions. Grand Lodge met again on the 21st of August. The Committee on Independence was not prepared to report, but there were some other matters that required attention. On the report of the Commit- tee on laws, tlie jurisdiction was divided into the following districts : The judicial districts of Quebec and Gaspe, under a I). D. G M., resi- dent in Quebec ; the district of St. Francis, under a D. 1). G. M., at Staustead ; Montreal and Tliree Rivers, under tlic G. M. directly. Canada West was divided into foiu- districts : No. 1 embraced all f^ast of Midland district, and including lodges Nos. i), 18 and 20 ; Nos. 2, the Midland, Victoria and Prmce Edward Districts, including Mo. (5, 10 and 11 ; No. 3, Newcastle and Colborne with Nos. 12, IB and 14 ; anp No. 4, Home District and all West with No. ir>, IC and 17. At this meeting the Grand Lodge ordered an address and a silver snuff box to be presented to Bro. Thos. Hardie, who was about to leave Canada ; and also voted him the sum of £!.'>, for services rendered in instituting new lodges in the Western Province. The return of Bro* Hardie to the United States was a severe loss to Odd-Fellowship in Canada. A stranger in Montreal, he had not been able to bring any strength to tlie Order from liis personal influence in the community ; nor was it possible for him to be more enthusiastic in the work than many of the leading members. But he brought to the assistance of the Order something that his Brethren lacked — an accpxaintancu with the general law and secret work, and a more extended experience of Odd- Fellowship than any Canadian Odd-Fellow liad in those early days- He had been a decided acquisition to the young society, and his loss must have been severely felt. In addition to the acknowledgement of liis services by the Grand Lodge. Bro. Hardie received from his own lodge, Prince of Wales, a gold watch and chain. He left Canada on the 27th of November, having been a resident of the province about three years. ■•' I M h7 IT: ♦Bro. Hardie is still (1879) an active member of the Order in the city of Dubuque, Iowa, and also in the Grand Lodge of the State, wliich he represented in the Q. L. V. S., in 1857 and 58. 'I ' 80 THE EARLY HISTOBY OP 1M6 III K ^ If ( I The Grand Lodge met occasionally during the remainder of the year ; on the 25th August ; the 9th September ; and again in October. But the important session was that of the 9th September, when the report of the Special Committee on Independence was presented by the chairman, Rep. C. Dunkin. The report introduced the following resolutions : 1. That with a view to the permanent and general interest of Odd Fellow- ship, it is, in the opinion of this R. W. Grand Lodge, inexpedient that any branch of the Order established in one country should be subject for any longer period than may be absolutely unavoidable to the legislative or other control of a tribunal in name or in fact belonging to a branch of the Order established in a foreign country. 2. That in the opinion of this Grand Lodge the existence and mutual recog- nition, as required by tlie principle above set forth, of a number of territoriallv independent or sovereign jurisdictions of the Order, the authorities of which should be bound by mutual engagement to the maintenance as well of the most intimate fraternal relations between the several branches of the Order under their respective government as of the principles and work of the Order in general, would tend to give to the organization of the Order a character of permanence and universality which it cannot otherwise be expected to attain. 3. That from the terms of the original Charter granted in the year 1820 by the Duke of York's Lodge of Preston to " No 1 Washington Lodge, the Grand Lodge of Maryland and of the United States ci America " ; from the refusal, in the year 1821, of the authorities of the Order in Manchester to interfere to charter Franklin Lodge No. 2 within the limits of the United States, and from the ex- press assurance conveyed by the subsequent charter granted in the year 1826 by the Grand Annual Moveable Committee in Manchester to the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States as then constituted, that in its government of the Order throughout the United States it should be free from " the interference of any other country so long as the same is administered according to the princi- ples and puritv of Odd-Fellowship." It is clear that the said principle was fully understood and^ acted upon bjr the authorities of that branch of the Order as con- stituted during that period within the United Kingdom. 4. That from the provisiors of the first article of the Constitution of the R, W. Grand Lodge of the United States, whereby after the declaration that that Right Worthy Body " is the source of all true and legitimate authority in Odd- Fellowship in the United States of America," and the ultimate tribunal to which all matters of general importance to the State, District and Territorial Grand Lodges and Encampments are to be referred," it is further only set forth that the said Right Worthy Body " has inherent power to establish lodges and encamp- ments in foreign countries where noGrandLodge or Grand Encampment exists," and not that it claims any right of jurisdiction afterwards in such foreign coun- tries ; it is also clear that the said principle is fully recognized by the authorities of the great branch of the Order established in the United States. 5. That in the recommendation offered at the Annual Communication of the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, held in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-four, by the R. W. Grand Secretary of that body, to the effect that upon the formation of Grand Lodges in foreign countries the same should be recognized as distinct sovereignties in the Order, and in the approval of this re- commendation by the Special Committee of the said R.W.Grand Lodge to whom the same was referred, this Grand Lodge recognizes evidence ot the readiness of the said authorities to carry the said principle into practical effect. 6. That inasmuch as the institution in Canada of a Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment the organization of ^he Order within the Provinces of British North America is now so far advanced as to admit of its affairs being advantageously administered by a Sovereign Tribunal of Odd Fellowship exercising independent j urisdiction within and throughout the same, and inasmuch as, in the opinion of this Grand Lodge, the erection and recognition of such tribunal would not only, without doubt, essentially conduce to the future prosperity of the Order within the present jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, but would, besides, secure its intrQ- 1846 1846 ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 81 ler of the October. -when the lented by following 3dd Fellow- tit that any r any longer Br control of blished in a lutual recog- territorially .68 of which of the moBt r under their r in general, permanence year 1820 by [6, the Grand le refuBal, in ere to charter from the ex- year 1826 by i. W. Grand iment of the iterference of to the princi- Iple was fully "irder as con- liion of the B. tion that that mty in Odd- anal to which itorial Grand forth that the and encamp- lent exists," foreign ooun- le authorities lication of the jusand eight to the effect 18 should be of this re- |>dge to whom I readiness of and Grand Jritish North (rantageously [independent he opinion of |uld not only, )rder within ire jtp intro- duction under circumstances eminently favorable to its rapid development throughout the Lower Provinces ; and, further, inasmuch as the branch of the Order here established if thus independent of foreign control would have far greater facilities than it otherwise could have, or than any branch of the Order estabhshed beyond the limits of the British Empire can have for spreading the principles and work of the Order in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the possessions dependent thereon, as also for acting upon the several bodies of Odd l<'ellow8 therein organized, with a view to the removing of the differences at pre- sent subsisting among them or between any of them and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows as organized on this side of the Atlantic ; the R. W. Grand Kep- resentative of this Grand Lodge to the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States be, and he is hereby, instructed to lay before that Right Worthy Body the appli- cation , of this Grand Lodge for a charter to confirm the erection of such Sov- ereign Tribunal of Odd Fellowship for British North America, and to recognize the same as an independent jurisdiction of the Order. 7. That in making this application for the reasons above set forth, this Grand Lodge takes occasion, au well in behalf of the Body into which after the issue of such charter it will be merged, as in it Bcapacity,a8 representing the several Lodges of the Order in Canada, to place on record its unreserved engagement to adhere to the principles and work of the Order, in concert with the R. W. Grtuul Lodge of the United States and such other Sovereign Tribunals of the Order as from time to time may be hereafter regularly constituted; '*> maintain at all times the most intimate fraternal relations with the several branches of the Order under their respective government ; and until such time as the number of the regularly re- cognized independent jurisdictions of the Order shall admit of more comprehen- sive arrangemants being made in that behalf, to receive the Annual Travelling Pass-word from the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States ; to accredit to its annual communications a Special Grand Representative, or Representatives ; to receive with becoming distinction such Special Grand Representative, or Repre- sentatives, as the R. W. Grand Lodge, of the United States, may in return ac- credit ; and freely to interchange with it copies of all desired documents and records. 8. That, in order to the securing of perfect uniformity and correctness in the whole work of the Order, under the arrangement above set forth, the R. W. Grand Representativt 'f this Grand Lodge be, and is hereby further instructed, to re- quest of the R. W. Grand Lodge, of the United States, that that Right Worthy Body, or its oflBcers, should cause the fullest instruction to be given to himself and to the R. W. Grand Representative of the Grand Encampment of Canada, in regard to the details of the said work, and especially in regard to the higher and Past Official Degrees. 9. That, inasmuch as it appears to this Grand Lodge to be inconvenient that a Sovereign Tribunal of the Order having independent jurisdiction, should be designated by a title which is also given to one of the two classes of tribuuals ex- ercising a superior jurisdiction only in the Order, and subject to its revision and authority, this'Grand Lodge would suggest to the R. W. Grand Lodge of tho L'. S., whether it would not be desirable to assign to such Sovereign Tribunals some other designation ; and would propose, (unless the R. W. Grand Lodge, of the U. S., sees any valid objection to such a course) that the body which shall hereafter exercise the powers in question within British North America be recognized by the said R. W. Grand Lodge, of the U. S., as "The Grand Chapter of British N orth America." 10. That in the opinion of this Grand Lodge it is desirable that for the sever- al purposes: firstly, of adopting a Constitution for itself; secondly, of deciding the limits of the several superior Grand Lodges and Grand Encampmentjurisdictions into which' British North America should be divided ; thirdly, of chartering such Grand Lodges and Grand Encampments as it may be desirable in the first in- stance to erect in and for the same or any of them ; and fourthly.of enacting such forms of constitution, or other general regulations, as it may be deemed requisite forthwith, to enact for the guidance of such Grand Lodges and Grand Encamp- ments : the said Grand Chapter at its first meeting do consist of the several offi- cers, elective and appointed, of the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment of Ca- nada, and of such other Past Grands having the Royal Purple Degree, as may have been or may be duly returned by the several Lodges and Encampments with- in this juiisdictiou to be members of the said Grand Lodge or Grand £ucamp> i m I »;r 32 THE EARLY HISTORY OP m li n 1 ■'. * ii I I ' I iii I It .. I '■ ment, in the manner prescribed by their several constitutions and rules, or as may be duly returned in the like manner by any of the said Lodges or Encampments to be members of the said Grand Chapter. 11. That, forthwith upon the receipt of the M. W. Grand Master of this juris- diction of a charter from tne R. W. Grand Lodge, of the U. S., incompliance with the application of the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment thereof; and whether such charter purport to recogni/,o th-j Independent jurisdiction of British North America, as vested in a Grand Chapter, or ma body bearing any other title; it shall be the duty of that officer to cause official notice of tlie fact to be given by tlie R.W.Grand Secretarj- to the M. W. Grand Patriarchof the Grand Encampment of Canada, also to the several Lodges within this jurisdiction, u.ud the present charter of this Grand liodge shall thereupon be held to be, and shall be, to all intents and purposes surrendered, and such new charter adopted in lieu thereof; and that until such time as other provision shall be made in that behalf by the Grand Chapter, the present seal of this Grand Lodge shall be the temporary seal of the Gritnd Chapter, and the Officers and Committees of this Grand Lodge shall be held to be, and shall l)e, the Officers and Committees of the said Grand Chap- ter, and shall act in their re8perepariu{^ the way for iniportiint constitutional chanj^jes, the Pa- triarchs had not been idle. With four encampments in the Province, and with the enthusiasm at a white lieat, it was not likely they would long be content to occupy a subordinate position under the G. L. U. H. Apart from this, however, when the subject of independence was under consideration it was thought that the api)lication for a charter for a sovereign Grand Lodge would come with greater force if presented by a Grand Encampment as well as a Grand Lodge. For these reasons, at a meeting of P. C. P.'s and P. H. P.'s held August I'Jth, it was de- cided to send a, petition to Grand Sire Sherlock for a disi)ensation to oi^en a Grand Encampment. The request was granted, and the neces- sary authority sent to D. H. G. SewcU, of Quebec, who summoned the encampments to meet in Montreal on the 3rd September. In obedience- to the call the following subordinates appeared by their representatives . and were duly organized into a Grand Encamp- ment : HochehKja No. 1.— Geo. Matthews, P. C. P.; H. H. Whitney, P. C. Ml Stadacoud Xo. 2.— J. R. Healey, P. H. P. Uoi/al Mount No. 3.— Thos. Hardie, P. C. P., R. H. Hamilton, P. C. P., W. HUton, P. C. P. and C. Dunkin, P. H. P. The election of officers resulted in the choice of the following brethren, who were duly installed : '<' -'^^ '' '"■" ' ^ - ■ f ' i>i Geo. Matthews,-^ No. 1, Grand Patriarch. - . J. R. Healey, — No. 2, Grand High Priest. R. H. Hamilton, — No. 3, Grand Senior Warden. W. Hilton, — No. 3, Grand Scribe. H. H. Whitney, — No. 1, Grand Treasurer J. M. Gilbert, — No. 3, Grand Junior Warden. C. Dunkin, — No. 3, Grand Representative. '^v. •' The following representatives were admitted from the Subordinate encamjiments : Hovhelaijii, No. 1. — J. Dyde, W. Ijache, Geo. P. Dickson. Stiulai'ona, No. *2. — A. Joseph, J. McLean, P. Sesem-. Royal Mount Oo.'d. — H. E. Montgomerie, L. H. Helton. St. Louis No. 4, — James Sewell, P. Sheppard, S. Hall. The subject of independence was the principal matter that occu- pied the attention of the Grand Encampment. It was referred to a E 81 THE EAKLY HISTORY OF 1846 i t ji i' i ■I*-! committee couaistiiij^ of HepreseutativeH Dunkiu, Healey, Mout^omerie, McLaren aud Sewell, whose report was already prepared. It was pre- seutod to the Eucauixjment in tlie same sliape us iu the Grand Lodge, aud was promptly adopted. The patriarchs did uot,however, couliue themselves to in'eparing for independence, but took prompt action witli a view to introducing the Order into Canada West. A motion was adopted on the 8rd Sep- tember, authorizing the Grand Patriarch, during the recess, to com- mission any patriarcli or patriarchs he miglit think tit to constitute encampments and instruct brothers in the patriarchal degrees in any part of Canada. This resolution first bore fruit in Toronto, the capi- tal of the Western Province. To this city a delegation was sent, with Bro.H.Il.Montgomerie at its head and Wellington Encampment No.5 was instituted in the latter part of September. Following this, on the 24th of October, Mount Hebron, No. ti, was instituted in Peterboro, by Bros. J. Dyde, of Montreal and S. Wright of Quebec. When the news reached Canada that the G. L. U. S. liad granted a charter for the Sovereign Grand Lodge of B. N. A., the Grand En- campment met in session, and on the 30th October surrendered its charter, and was merged into the new organization, after a brief exist- ence of eight weeks. In detailing the preUminary arrangements with a view to the es- tablishment of the Grand Lodge of British North America, reference has only been made to the movements of thte Canadian Brethren. But there was another whose consent to tlie proposed arrangements was necessary. The G. L. U. S. met iu Baltimore on the 21st of Septem- ber; and on the forenoon of the first day of the session the application and resolutions from Canada were presented and referred to a special Com- mittee, consisting of Representatives H. R. Kneas, of Pennsylvania, E. C. Robinson, of Virginia, II. H. Griffin, of Georgia, Charles Thomas of Ohio, and N. A. Thompson, of Massachusetts. On Thursday following, the Commiittee presented this favorable report :'■'■ "Tliat after a full cotiHideratiou of the subject with vvliich they were charged, they are of opinion that it would conduce to the prosperity of Odd-Fellowship in foreign countries to relieve Grand Lodges therein located of that dependence which Grand Lodges within the territorial limits of these United Status must of necessity ever feel. Marked as eveiy nation is by its own peculiar form of gov- ernment and system of laws and customs, whose influences, branching through the entire body of the people living under them,are of course believed to be pro- motive of, if not necessary to, the general intertsts, and indispensable to the per- •Journal G. L. U. S., vol. 1, p. 932. / 184G 184G ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CA.NADA. 88 itgomerie, b was pre- ud Lodge, preiJaring atroducing e 3rd Sep- s, to corn- constitute 569 in any , the capi- sent, with . 'it No.5 was 3n the 24th ro, by Bros. ad granted Grand En- rendered its brief exist- w to the es- la, reference ithren. But pments was of Septem- lication and pecial Com- lylvania, E. Thomas of lis favorable Iweie chaigeil, [FellowBhip in It depenfleiice Itates ra\i8t of Iform of gov- Ihiug through Ived to be pro- Ibleto the per- suit of happiness, it iH but reasonable to xuppoHe that a Grand Lodge located in a foreign country would, in matters of local regulation, nnd in the vaiious details of well-recognized and established cHreinonies, eucoimter embarrassments calcu- lated t • retard its operations, weaken its energies and ultimately bring about de- cii^'. Ditferingas nations do, as well in their policy as in their institutions, it might be that a distrustfulness of an association lika ours would be enkindled within some of them, unless to each there were confided an independent control- ling power within its limits. And although the blessings of our Order are even now to a considerable extent felt bsyond the borders of the United States ; and upon foreign soil there are already erected many beautiful temples dedicated to the principles of our Brotherhood ; yet this success was not easily acquired, and may be ascribed to the indomituble spirit, the unbending determination, and the* unfaltering industry of the meritorious brethren who were charged with the pleasing duty of extending our principles; and who toiled on in the bright, the cheering hope — the earnest expectation — that the Grand Lodge of the United States, whose object is the wicle and effective diffusion of the blessings of our Or- der, would not forget that object in the contemplation of her present strength and authority; therefore be it. "Ueso?yeay, Glenn, Tliomas, of Ohio ; Knoas, PaterHou, (2 votes) Stokes, of Penusylvauiu ; and P. G. S. HopkinH. — U. THE FIFTH YEAH— 1847. The transactions of tlie year 1847, opened with the assembling of tl»c Grand Lodge of British North America in obedience to the pro- clamation of tlie Grand Sire. The document summoning the Frater- nity to meet under the now Cliarter was stately and formal, as become the dignity of a Sovereign Jurisdiction and of its Cliief Executive : I. O. O. F. We, RoBF.nT Hart Hamilton, Most Wohthv Grand Smik of the Independknt Order of Odd-I'em.owb, of British North America, and the JlUlSDUTION therelnto HEI-ONUINO: To all whom thehi' prescntii way coiiccni, in Frieiuhhij), Love and Truth, (.end grvetmg : Wliereas, by certain rt'Bolutious of the late Right Worthy Graiul Lodge and Grand Encampment of Canada, passed on the 9tli and 11th days of September Inst respectively, it was iinionR other tilings in effect provided, that upon the granting by tlie Hight Worthy Griiiid I-odge of the United States, of a Charter for a Grand Lodfre of British North /^inericn, to exercise sovereignnnd independ- ent jurisdiction therein, in all matters relating to Odd-Fellowship, the first meet- ing of the said Grand Lodge of British North America, constituted as set forth in and by the said resolutions, should be held at Odd-Fellows' Hall, in the City of Montreal, and Province of Canada, on such day as We, the Most Worthy Grand Master should appoint and proclaim, in conformity with the said resolutions ; And, whereas, the said Hight Worthy Grand Lodge of the United States, on the 24th day of September last, did grant such a Charter as aforesaid ; And, whereas, a duly authenticated copy of the said Charter was received by us, the Most Worthy Grand Sire, on the '2i)th day of October last, and became the Charter of the Order in Biitish North America from that date, under the re- solutions aforesaid, in lieu of the Charters of the late Grand Lodge and Grand En- campment of Canada, which were thereupon surrendered, ashy reference to the resolutions and proceedings, in the premises of the said late Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment of Canada, and of the said Grand Lodge of the United States and to the circular letters addressed respectively by our direction and that of the Most Worthy Grand Patiiarch of tlie said late Grand Encampment, on the 29th day of Octobei-, and the oth day of November last, to the several lodges and en- cainpments of the Order in British North Ajnerica, may more fully appear ; Now, therefore!, know ye, that We, Robsrt Hart Hamilton, Most Worthy Grand Sire, as aforesaid, by virtue of the power and authority in us vested do or- der and direct that the said first meeting of the said R. W. Grand Lodge, of Brit- iah'North America, of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows, lo be held at the Odd-Fellows Hall, in the City of Montreal and Province of Canada, as aforesaid, shall be there held on Tuesday, January 19th, which will be in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and forty-seven, at or about the hour of three o'clock in the afternoon. 1M7 ODD-PELLOWSHtP IN CANADA. 87 seived by became the re- i-rtnd En- to the ulge and art States lat of the the 2fltU and en- Bar ; Worthy ted do or- of Brit- l at the aforesaid, 1- of our of three Of which all lod^eH uiideiiciiinpnieutK <>f the Order tliroii^-hout the juriHdiction of liritiHli Nortli Ameiica, iirc licn"l)y lield and reqiiinfl ti> tak iiotict!, and gov- ern theniHidvt'H accordingly. In witniHH wlicrtiof, We have lu'rcuntosct. Oiir Hand, and caiiHcd the temporary seal of tlic Gnuid liodgii of H. N. A. of tlm 1. O. (). K. to 1)1' afh\('d, I*, tlie City of Montrca', in tiiH I'rovin .c of (!anii(l:i, tiiis twcnty-fit,'hth P THK GlIANU LoDlIK OK TIIK I NDKI'EN DKNT ()itl>Kll OK ()l>l)-l*KI,I.OWS OKTllE UmTKI) StaTKH OK Amekic'a, AM) THE .11 lUHHIlTlON THIUKTO HKLONHINd ; To (ill irlioiii it nt'iji fitiicevii, in Fricii(lnhip, Lave and Tniili, nend greeting :— Know ye, that l)y virtiu' of tlie j)owui' ami authority in uh vested, we do lioivi)y iiutiiorizi- tlic union of the Grand Lodjje of tlie Province of Civuadit, nnd tiie Gi'iind Kni'mnpinent of tliu Province of Canada, and liie erection of the Haine into a dlHtinct and in- • - Further West, also, the Order was flourishing. In Toronto, the membership now exceeded 100 ; and it was thought time to establish a second lodge. On the 18th March, Homk Lodge, No. 21, was instituted. Its Charter members wore John Hillyard Cameron, a member of the Canadian Government, who was chosen first N. G. ; Geo. P. Dickson one of the "missionary deputation" who had removed from Montreal to Toronto, the year previous ; Quartus Quaife, Arthur McDonald, John Maulson, James George and Thos. G. Fuller. A few days after, on the 29th March ,Ph(enix No. 22 was opened in Oshawa, having for Charter members S. B. Fairbanks, E. Skae, D. Macdonald, Luther H. Cronk, and Wm. Bettes. The Grand Encampment of Canada having been merged into the Sovereign Grand Lodge, and provision having been made for a District Grand Encampment" of Canada, this body was organized by the Grand Sire on the 22nd of July with the following officers ; 1847 ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 48. H. H. Whitney, Grand Patriarch. Wm. Hilton, Oraud High Priest> S. B. Campbell, Grand Senior Warden. Jno. Irvino, Grand Scribe. /.i,),,. '. . H. E. MoNTuoMKRiE, Grand Treasurer. Joseph C. Chase, (hrand Junior Warden. Tuesday the 17th August, was the day appointed for the Annual Session of the Grand Lodge. No Subordinate Grand Lodge had been chartered, so that in each district the representatives had to be chosen by the Past Grands assembled in Convention at the call of the Deputies. The only organized body subordinate to the Grand Lodge was the Gi'and Eacji,mp.n3nt. When the Grand Lodge opened all the Officers were present, and a fair proportion of the Representatives who had been chosen. They were : Quebec District, — A. Joseph, J. McLaren and S. Wright. Montreal District, — X. Wilson, W. Sache, W. A. Liddell, .J. Gibson, A. H. David, J. C. Chase, W. Ewan, George Matthews, J. Smith. Kini/stoii District, — iT. Wright, John Rhynas, J. D. Pringle. Toronto District, — S. B. Campbell, S. B. Fairbanks. Grand Encampment, — C. Dunkin, J. Irvine, J. M. Gilbert and J. Dyde. ♦After the formal opening of tlie Grand Lodge, the reception of Representatives, and the appointment of Committees, the Grand Sire presented his Address : Ih tlie R. W. Grand Lod{/e of British North America of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows. Brethren, — I have much pleasure in meeting, in Annual Session, .the Representatives from the various Lodges and Encampments com- prising tha Grand Lodge of British North America, convened in accor- dance with the Legislative Provisions adopted at its first session in January last. It is usual for the Grand Sire on such occasions to make communi- cation of the proceedings wJiich he has adopted in relation to the mat- ters committed to his charge during the recess, to review the present condition of the Order, and at the same time to submit for considera- tion such matters as may be deemed conducive to its future welfare. It affords me pleasure to be able to congratulate you on the gene- ral prosperity of the Order, which is receiving a steady and healthy in- crease, as will appear by the documents which will be presented to you. By the 10th Legislative Provision of this Grand Lodge, adopted at its last session, it was made the duty of the Grand Sire to appomt Dis- M THE E ABLY HISTORY OF 1S47 A. ■ • 1 ] , •♦('! 1 ^' t^lC i r ' ' «'" / 1^^ 4 >•'• ' . >» ' '■ ■'* r ., (■ ■> .<=*'' ' *»», ll " 1 t '■■' trict Deputy Grand Sires for the respective Districts ; and, in conform- ity therewith, I issued commissions appointing P. G.,Peter Sheppard, for the Quebec District ; P. G., E. Murney, for the Kingston District ; P. G., S. B. Campbell, for the Toronto District ; whose previous valu- able services eminently entitled them to that honorable distinction. The reports of these several officers will be laid before you, showing the manner in which they have performed the various duties devolving upon them under the Legislative Provisions and otherwise, and which I have no doubt will sustain the high reputation which they have al- ready acquired as efficient officers and zealous members of the Order. I also deemed it advisable that the Grand Lodge should continue to be represented in the District of St. Francis, and consequently, issued a new commission to D. D. Grand Sire Chase, continuing him in that office — a Brother who deservedly enjoys the marked approbation of the Order in that vicinity, for his indefatigable zeal in promoting its best interests, in any capacitor in which his services were needed or could be made useful. The several subordinate Lodges in the respective Districts not having in any District severally petitioned for the erection of a Dis- trict Grand Lodge in accordance with the 2nd of the Legislative Provi- sions, elections have taken place, in each District, of Representatives to this R. W. Body, in conformity with the 16th and 17th of the said Legislative Provisions, particulars of which will be laid before you. In compliance with the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th of the Legislative Provisions already referred to, I issued a charter for the constituting of a Grand Encampment of Canada, which was duly established in this city, on the 22nd of July last, under the most favorable auspices. I stated in my address in January last, that I had issued the necessary documents authorizing two esteemed Brothers of the Patri- archal Branch, C. P. Conger, and H. P. Taylor, to open an Encamp- ment at Belleville, which duty you will perceive by their Report, which will be laid before you, they satisfactorily performed ; and Moira Encampment, No. 8. was constituted in that place, on the 25th Ffibruary last, under the most encouraging circumstances. The occasion chosen for constituting this Encampment was most oppor- tunely fixed upon the day set apart for celebrating the opening of a new and elegant Hall, built for the use of the Order, in which the worthy Patriarchs, to whom the duty of opening and constituting the Encampment had been confided, participated, and H. P. Taylor de- livered an eloquent and suitable address upon the occasion ; and the whole proceedings reflect much credit upon all parties concerned. While upon this subject. I may add that celebrations of an equally gratifying natui'e have taken place at Quebec, Stanstead, and Cobourg, which cannot fail to have been attended with advantage to the Order in developing its principles. At the last session of your R. W. Body, the petition from certain members of Oriental Lodge, No. 7, for an Encampment to be established at Rock Island, Stanstead, was acceded to, and in pursuance therewith, the requisite documents were furnished to D. D. G. Sire J. C. Chase, by whose report it will be perceived, that he opened and constituted Tomifobi Encampment, No. 7, at that place, on the 80th March last ; and if we may judge from the steady and healthy progress which the other branch of the Order has made in that vicinity, we may confi- dently rely upon similar success attending the Patriarchal branch. 1847 ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 45 Applications haviu*; been made in due form, through D. D. G. Sire S. B. Campbell, for Dispensations, to authorize the establishment of two new Lodges m the Toronto District confided to his charge, they were transmitted to him accordingly, and you will observe by the re^mrt of that inteUigent and indefatigable officer, that he opened and constituted Home Lodge, No. '22, at Toronto, on the 18th March last ; Phoenix Lodge, No. 22, at Oshawa, on the 29th of the same month, under the most favorable prospects. It is with much gratification that I am able to intimate to you that an anxious desire to participate in the benefits of our Order seems to exist in the Lower Provinces under this jurisdiction. This feeling has been expressed in Nova Scotia, by communications to the public prints, but not, as yet, in a shape sufficiently tangible to enable us to take action theron. A letter, addressed to P. G. Dunkin, from the city of St. Johns, New Brunswick, requesting information as to the proper mode of establishing a Lodge of our Order in thi^^t place, was handed to me in the beginning of July by that worthy and esteemed Brother. I have caused a reply to be transmitted thereto, pointing out the steps necessary for the end in view, and promising every facility in aid there- of. To this letter no answer has yet been received ; but I have little doubt that, when the period of our next Annual Session arrives, we shall be able to hail as Brethren the members of not a few Lodges in New Brunswick and the other Lower Provinces. The disunited state of the Odd-Fellow Brotherhood throughout the world, has been a matter of serious regret to all true Odd-FeUows, and has, during the course of last year, engaged the attention of several zealous and efficient Lodges in this Province. The abrupt termination of the negotiations for a union entered into at Wigan.in the year 1842, between the Manchester Unity and the Grand Lodge of the United States, has been regarded with much concern by many mem- bers of the former Body itself ; and you will, no doubt, be pleased to learn that steps have been taken by some of the Officers of that Fra- ternity to tender the olive branch of reconciliation to our Brethren of the United States. That this proposal, if carried out, would have been received by the Grand Lodge of the United States with the same friendship and conciUatory courtesy which we have ever experienced from that distinguished Body during our mutual intercourse, there is every reason to l)eheve ; and, should we succeed in arranging amicable terms of communion with any of the Associations of Odd-Fellows in Great Britain, I have as little doubt that these terms will be cordially acceded to by our Brethren in the United States. The charge of endeavoring to establisli friendly relations in Great Britain having been entrusted — indirectly, it is true — by the Grand Lodge of the United States, at its last session, to "the newly establish- ed Canadian Sovereignty in Odd- Fellowship," I took advantage of tlie sojourn in that country, during the last winter, of a member of our Order, distingnislied for the indefatigable zeal and ability witli which he has, ujjon many occasions, promoted its best interests — Brotlier H. E. Montgomerie, to entrust to liim the duty of enquiring into the pros- pects of a reunion. The able and satisfactory Keport of that much esteemed Brother, with the accomiianjring documents, will acquaint you with the particulars of his proceedings under that Commission. Along with that Report, I was much pleased to receive copies of kM 46 THE EARLY HISTORY OF 1847 '♦• i ^ iii ;1 the blanli Dii)loiuas, alon^; witli other Forms, in use by the Manchester Unity, togetlier with several of the publications of that Body, which had been transmitted,through the hands of the Brother referred to, for presentation to this Grand Lodge. I trust that you will be enabled to carry out tlie intercourse, thus begun, to a prosperous issue, with the aid and concurrence of our Brethren of the Grand Lodge of the United States, and I now commend the subject to yoiu- most earnest consider- ation, deeply impressed with the importance of using every endeavor towards the gi-eat end of a firm and lasting union of the whole Fratern- ity of Odd-Fellows. The duty of drafting a complete digest of sucli laws and regula- tions as may be deemed necessary for tlie government of the Order, having been assigned to the Prudential Connnittee, by the 'ilst article of the Legislative Provisions, I am relieved from the necessity of enter- ing into any elaborate recommendations upon that head ; I, however deem the present a fitting occasion, when you are about dehberating upon the Constitutions to be granted to the District Grand and Subor- dinate Lodges, to oifer for your consideration some suggestions which have been dictated to me by experience in my official capacity. [ believe that a feeUng very generally prevails, that the establish- ment of District Grand Lodges would be attended with great advant- ages to the Order.and that its early accomplishment is highly desirable ; it has, no doubt, been retarded in consequence of the '2nd Article of the Legislative Provisions, requiring all the Subordinate Lodges situate within the District to acquiesce iii the erection of a Grand Lodge, before a Charter could be issued ; which could not fail sooner or later, to create dissatisfaction, the smallest minority being thus vested with the power of controlling the wishes of the majority. I recommend this matter to your deliberate consideration, that such legislation may be had as will meet the wishes generally expressed in the respective Dis- tricts. I invite your particular attention to the present constitution of Degree Lodges, as well as to the mode of conferring Degrees,with the ■\new of insuring more uniformity in practice tlian at present prevails, and a more regular attendance of members — much and very general dissatisfaction* having been expressed at the thin attendance as well as the great difficulty of obtaining the services of qualified Brothers to serve in the respective offices. The objects desired, I think, might be attained by rendering the service m Degree Lodges a qualification for the higher offices in the Order, and I submit whether the present system might not be improved by estabUshing in each Subordinate Lodge, situate, where no Degree Lodge exists, an additional Office of Degree Master, also conferring on that Officer eligibility for higher offices for services rendered in that capacity. While upon the subject of according to Brotliers, for services ren- dered, qualifications for the higher offices, which do not now exist, I deem it to be my duty to bring under your consideration the jwsition of several members of the Order distinguislied for their services in the higher offices, and for the zeal which they have manifested, but who are debarred by the present law from receiving the Secretary's Degree, in consequence of not having served in thit office, and are thus labor- ing under a disabihty to attain the higher offices in the Order. In 1847 PDD-FELLOWSHIP TN CANADA. 47 several instancea the brethren allufled to oonldnot, under any circum- stances, devote the time required for the due performance of the duties appertaining to the office of Secretary, — in some cases, in consequence of their professional avocations, and in others owiuf? to their public en- gagements — but have rendered good service by the zealous discluirge of their official duties and enjoy largely the confidenc<^ of their respective Lodges. It is submitted whether some official enactment might not be passed to afford relief to the members so circumstanced, nuiking it re- quisite that the application should be made by their respective Lodges, who, it is to be presumed, are the best judges whether their services en- title them to receive it and thereby retaining that salutary principle that service alone should confer rank. Mnch inconvenience has boon felt, in newly constituted Lodges, from the difficulty experienced in finding duly qualified members to fill the chairs of the officers, during tlieir absence from the place of meet- ing, it having frequently occurred that the two highest officers have been obliged to be absent at the same time, au*: 48 THE EARLY HISTOBY OF 1847 The Grand Secretary will lay before you an account of the fis- cal trausactionH of thiu Lodge, as well aa the Heveral Reports, Com- luunicationH, and other Documents received during the recess. The important duties devolving upon the D. D. Grand Sires, renders it highly necessary that their authority should be held in res- pect, and nothing could be more conducive to that desirable object than to have their powers clearly defined ; I therefore recommend that matter also to your consideration. The appointment of a Grand Committee, composed of Officers of the Grand Lodge, to aid in the details of the Executive Business of the Order, during the recess, has been attended with the most bene- ficial results, in many instances, in the United States; and I therefore deem the subject worthy of your consideration, feeling confident that the introduction of a similar system here would be attended with like advantages. Having noticed such subjects as I deemed necessary to bring prominently under your consideration, I will, in conclusion, s'ibmit for your deliberation whether it would not be advisable to mplvO provision for the holding a Special Session early in the ensuing year, to make permanent enactments for the future government of the Order; at which period a large attendance of Representatives may be relied upon; the wishes of the Brotherhood wiU be better known, with respect to many matters which are not by any means at present well understood ; and we shall be aided in our legislation by the valuable forthcoming Digest of the Laws of the Order, which, it is understood, will be pre- sented to the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States at its next Session. R. H. Hamilton, Grand Sire, The Grand Secretary had compiled the following table of the oper- ations of the Order. The returns from the lodges are not complete ; and two lodges are not reported at all — Prince Albert, No. 3, and Otta- wa, No. 20. They were both alive and active ; but their secretaries must have failed to forward the returns. These two would add at least 100 to the membershiii. The statistics of Victoria Degree '^odge are not given. The Lodge was not in good working order ; and during this ses- sion the Grand Lodge recalled its Charter, and ordered each subordin- ate to elect a D. M., and confer its own Degrees. ;i / 1847 1847 ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 49 he fis- Com- SireB, in res- object ad that Officers neHS of t \)ene- lerefore at that ith like ,o bring »mit for ro vision ■jO make rder; at ed upon; jspect to erstood ; hcoming . be pre- its next Sire. the oper- )mplete ; lind Otta- ^cretaries least 100 are not this ses- Isubordin- r- 3 'A p w H O O § •jaipH l^'JOX '^S ; I-40 •ijiio(l 9t[» xiuiCiufi I -32 •snwjrt.10 JO ttoi'iBDnpfi •Baiijuitij paAVOpi.VV JO J8I13H TS « . to • CO •Hjaqio.ifi JO jaiiai joj ptBfl I'M o o '25? •psi.inq H3.\i.\\. .g.iaq'^o.iff •pai.mq aianicig •p3A91[ 1 -ai saijiaiBj pa.wopi^ ' •psAotp.i sjamojg; •M t 13 oo«oooo«ooci O0«3OO0i<5'X0ll5U5 03 eo '« ■* ; > sBfX I S 3 •paia •paiI9dx a •papiiadHiis I S •p.iBO Xq immpmrAV CO CO •p.TiiO \q pawirapv •saoi^aaCsy; •SUOTlTtt^IUX (M05 o M O WrtnsiO • 00 -^ t- OS • OO O 1< O !30 :oo OS ^ t^i • ;:§§ •*03(N'ltOOaor>-100100'*'Kt--rH|--.CO»eOt-»f-flOUS (M CO IH iH rH i-( i-l US ^ CSrHTtTC0C0US • 05 C5 M US r-( CO 50 -^ 00 r-l • r-ICO««Q0«lt^t-ScO • lal-ils yS P o5 S ara ■* 05 o I ©I OS IM : CD i.gj 3} d I) i^ § S ..I S) ss h< cs'm d - o s.d a .4.« a d ^2 3 fin gp^ <1 o > • o;jpa oeL.ooaHPmcflSo!i)&< pHiMos'^u5:ot>ooosOi-ie>ieo'«taoo5 1 1 *!" % H "'1 i >) •'IB fii iiM- ' ',. Viu' i^ ':a! /50 THE EARLY HISTORY OP 1847 i ' u.:" [ ■• / f fit w A HCatemetit was iiIho made of tlie financial transactionB of tho Grand Locl^i^e from its uistitntiou in 1H4>'> up to date, which may thuH lie summarized, and will give an idea of how tlie Grand Lodge managed money matters. RECEIPTS. i. B. (1. Borrowed money 207 10 Cards, etf .11 11 8 Ouacconnt of nxpeiises of deputation 68 8 CharterH 135 Dues from SubordinateH 1002 1 11 Rents 470 6 1914 17 7 ,. , ' • DIHBUBSEMKNT8. f. 8. d. Charter 7 10 Cards, Rituals, etc fiO 1 7 Janitor of Hall 97 Furniture, etc., 598 10 5 Rent 658 8 1 Expenses of Deputation to C. W., 77 Rev. A. Case's expenses — instituting G. L 29 17 6 Postage, 15 19 7 Engraving, printing and advertising, ."50 18 6 Blank books and stationery 12 12 9 Loss on celebration 22 17 7 Grand Secretary, .• !I9 18 4 Representative tax 10 Representative's expenses, 20 Architect's acct., ,... 15 P. G. Hardie, for services, 15 Odd-Fellows Record 7 Insurance, 15 Fuel 22 19 5 Gas, 49 8 10 Interest, 12 Cashonhnnd, 56 10 1914 17 7 The Grand Lodge continued in session from the 17th to tho 21st. Several of the matters referred to in the Grand Sire's address, such as the opening of negotiations witlj the M. U. in England, the devising of a proper system of dues and benefits, and others, were discussed ; but no definite action reached. With regard to dues, it had been suggested that they should be on a graduated scale according to age at the time of admission ; and this plan was advocated especially by Bro. Dunkin, who was very anxious to have the benefit system of the Order estab- lished on a sound basis. But most of the members were indifferent ; many had no intention of ever availing themselves of the benefits of which they did not stand in need ; and the whole subject was left for the Provincial Grand Lodges to consider, after they were instituted. The Prudential Committee presented a draft of a Constitation, 1847 ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. ' IH of tho luay thuH 5 managed i. 8. d. 07 10 31 11 8 68 8 35 02 1 11 170 6 )14 17 7 t. 8. d. 7 10 fiO 1 7 97 593 10 5 658 8 1 77 i29 17 6 15 19 7 50 13 6 12 12 H 22 17 7 '.(9 18 4 U) 20 15 15 7 15 22 19 5 49 8 10 12 56 10 fconstitution. By-lawM «iU(l Rules of Ordei', whiuh was thoroughly iliucUHHed, and aftur some amendinunts adopted. The organization and work of tlie Insti- tution was not materially altered hy the new code. The Constitution in its general outlines resembled somewhat that of the G. L. U. S., hut its preamble, as a "platform" of Odd'Fellowship in Canada is worth preserving : " WliereaH, there has louj,' l^\iHte(l in variouH foniiH and in different count lies ail institutiou now known by the name of Odd-Fuliowtthip, being a voluntary hh- Houiation of men of mature years and good character, for tlie himhible purpos, of eiiconraging each other in the practice of the Hcveral virtuen and providing to a certain extent in the Heauou of health and proHperity agaiiiHt the possible Iohh of these precai'iouu advantages ; and whereas the said institution is not only well adapted for the above purposes, but is also eminently calculated to promote the iitiprovement and happiness of the human race by inculcating and euforciug the great lesson of universal hrotherhood by affording opportunities for men of dif- ferent countries, classes, creeds and parties to meet together on a footing of per- fect equality, nnd unite with each other in the active discharge of kind ofiices to- wards their brethren and fellow creatures, and by mitigating the horrors of war and enhancing the blessings of peace between the different nations of the world; and whereas tliere has been organized in the Province of Canada a branch of the said institution, known as the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows of British North America, and the situation and circumstances of these Provinces and their in- liabitants are such as to make it highly desirable that an institution of this kind should be established and perpetuated amongst them ; therefore," etc., etc. In providing for District or Provincial Grand Lodges it whs enacted that a petition from a majority of the Lodges in any District would be sufficient, without requiring unanimous consent. A new arrangement of districts was made. In many of the districts no lodges had yet been or- ganized ; but the brethren expected to push on and plant the Order in every portion of British North America. They were building for the future, as they hoped and tlwught. The first article of the Grand Lodge By-laws provided that, " For the pxirposes of the Order, British North America shall jbe, and is hereby, divided into eight Provinces, viz : 1. The Province of Toronto, comprising Newcastle, Golborne, Home, Simcoe, Gore, Wellington, Niagara, Talbot, Brock, London, Kent, Western and Hurou Districts. 2. The Province of Kingston, comprising the Johnstown, Bathurst, Mid- land, Prince Edward and Victoria Distncts. 3. The Province of Montreal, comprising the Montreal, St. Francis, Eastern, Ottawa and Dalhousie Districts. 4. The Province of Quebec, comprising the Quebec, Three Hi vers and Gaspe Districts. 5. The Province of Fredericton, (omprising the whole of New Brunswick. G. The Province of Halifax, comprising the whole of Nova Scotia. 7. The Province of Charlottetown, comprising the whole of Prince Edward Island. 8. The Province of Newfoundland, comprising the whole of the Island of that name. Before adjourning the Grand Lodge proceeded to choose its officers who were hereafter to be elocted biennally as in the G, L. U. S. The new officers were as follows i ■■■m M .-•• THE EARLY HISTORY OP 1847 I I t.- '-f ' iv-V, 1 '"'' m 3 i'"s LiiLM E. L. MoNTiZAMHKKT, (juebec, Urand Sire. . C. DuNKiN, Montreal, Deputy Gniiul Sire. Anukkw Wilson, Moutreal, (iraml Secret try. Jno. DyuK, Montreal, Grand Treanurer. Rev. R. J. C. Tavlou, I'eterboro, Grand Chaplaiu. ' H. H. Whitnkv, Moutreal, Grand MarHhall. S. Wkk.ht, Quebec, Grand Guardian. S. B. (Jami'Bkl,!., Toronto, Special Rep. to the G. L. U. 8. The District Deputy Grand Sires appointed were Dr. J. A. Sewell, Quebec District ; Hon. Geo. Sherwood, Brockville, Kingston District ; and S. B. Campbell, Toronto District. So closed this Session of the G. L. of B. N. A. ; and by way of re- laxation after much arduous labor, the Grand Sire gave the representa- tives a dinner at Tetu's Hotel, where, so the newspapers of the day said, they all enjoyed themselves hugely. The first official communications between the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Britisli North America and the Parent Body were very cor- dial. When the G. L. U. S. met in September, tiie Special Represen- tative from Canada, S. B. Campbell, was in attendance ; and was wel- comed to a seat and given a voice in its proceedings. On behalf of his constituents he presented the following complimentary address : I. O. O. F. The Most Wouthv Gu.vnu Siuk vnd the llimrr Wouthy Deputv Guanu Sihe, Okficeks and Ctuam) Khpkeskntativeh ok the Guani> LoixiK of the Inj>ei'Endi;nt Oudek oi' Odd-Feleows of Bhitish NoKTH AmEUICV, To the Mont Warthij Grand Sire and the Eight Worthy Depntij (Irand Siru, Ojfficeni and (irand Hep roue ntatives of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellown of the United States of America : FKIENDKHIP, LOVE AND TRUTH. Brethren, we greet you well. We coiiHider it a fortunate circumutanuu that our first regular SesHion Ihw been hold in time to enable us to delegate to one of of our number the pleaBiug duty of congratulating your Right Worthy Body on the recurrence of its annual couiniunication. Our Worthy Brother, S. B. Campbell, Provincial Deputy Grand Sire for the Province of Toronto, will appear as our Special Grand Representative on this oc- casion, and we beg you will accredit him accordingly. He will then be enabled to express in person tc your assembled body, more wamily and forcibly than it would be possible to convev iu writing, those senti- ments of cordial esteem and thankful consideratiim which this Grand Lodge will never fail to entertain towards its parent in Odd-Fellowship, the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the United States of America. By communicating to you a certified ropy of the Constitution, By-laws and Rules' of Order which we have recently adopted, he will, we trust, convince you of our earnest desire to be guided by the light of your experience in our endea- vors to preserve and enforce the principles of Odd-Fellowsliip, in all theirpurity, and to oppose similiirity of organization as ». bamer against those deviations from the Usages and Work of the Order, under your jurisdiction, which we stand pledged to avow. We invite your particular attention to the sixteenth By-law, by which it is 1047 ODD-FKLLOWSHIP IN CANADA. M ('tT» . »\ THE KAllLY HISTORY OF 1848 THE 81XTH YKAit— 184b. 1 t... v^ n m ,<*: 'I'liiH your was nut ititivkud l>y any sij^ns of advanuoniunt in Odd- FiiUowNliip. C^onimnniualiouH wuro suniutiuiuH I'ucuivod by tliu autliuii- tiu.H in regard to ntnv lodf^uH, bnt gunorally witiiout rimult. Soinu fruit- IcHH ott'ortH wore nmde to opon u lodgo in Morrickvillo, C W. Tho only addition to tlio roll wan in tho wowt. Bro. S. IJ. CanipboU, Pro- vincial Deputy for Toronto, inntitntod the only now lodyo this yoar, Hi'.AVKit No. '24, at Lloydtown. Tho duirter nieinborH wero .1. H. Smith, itirHt N. (K) A. Mel'liorHon, Kd. Hull, JaniuH H. Laurence, Arthur AriUHtrong, 11. Kneeshaw and S. H. W. Ktof^dill. It was opened on the iHt of March- On the2'.>th of .\pril tiie Provincial Grand Lodj^e of Montreal was instituted by the (-iraiid Sire. The elective otiieerH choHen wero as followH : — John Dyde, No. ii, O. M. ; H. K. Montt^omorie, No. 8. D. G. M. ; William Hilton, No. 1, G. \V. ; John Irvine, No. 'I, G. S. ; John Fletcher, No. 1, G, T. The principal officers of tho now Grand Lodge wero gentlemen whose enthusiasm in Odd-Fellowship justilied their election to promi- nent positions in tho Order. Among the most aV)lo was Mr. Mont- goiuerie, tho sec«>nd in rank, who was elected Grand Master in August following. He was a member of tlie firm of Kdmoustone, Allan & Co., and had been initiated in (Jonunercial, No. .'), in I84r), a few years after his arrival in this conntry from Scotland ; and snbsequently became a mend)er of Canada, No. 8. During his connection with the Order up to the close of 1849, when lie finally removed to England, he rendered it valuable service ; not only in the subordinate lodge and encamp- ment to which he belonged, but in several visits that he made to the Western Province, in liis negotiatiotions with the Manchester Unity, and in bis literary contributions to the Odd-Fellows Recjord. The annual session of the Grand Lodge of British North America was this year extended over a long period ; but it does not appear that the business transacted was at all commensurate with the time occu- pied. Grand Lodge met on the l.^th August, continued in session three days, then adjourned to tlie '23rd ; from the 'i3rd the members worked till the 2r)th, then took a rest tiU the '28th. when they settled down to business for five days; after that, adjourned meetings were held on the Uth and 14th of September and on the '27th of October, at which latter date the Grand Lodge adjourned nine die. A long session, and presum- 184A ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. ably th«f timo was occupiocl in (;nnHi()(friiiK niiittnrH for tfui j^oimI of tln> Oi'tlcr, iind tliori'forit not wiiHtcil. I'lut of il was spoilt in a(lo|itiii^ a Coustitiitioii tor Oraiiti hidI Siihordiiiato Kiicaiiipiiufiits aiiv Mii>t" real, and S B. (.'ain])l)ell, of Toronto. SuliHeqnontly, at different m* '.t.i;i><8, t)'e»-j vfjrc proBout : '/ , "Wil- Hon, A. JoHeph, — HolmeH, A. H. J)»ivi,l, >. dihuon ' , Jl, (.JHr ])',ell, V,'. R. Scott, .7. McLaren, W. Hunt, W. Haclie, apd .1 ilotui'id; Siv« tw.'Uo was the largest nniuber ever prescift at mo time. The address of the (irand Sire wiii: not a tor^ iiviporcant drsin- raent, bnt is liere appended : 7(» tht' li. W. amiiil IMrnfthv I. (>. (). ,'•'.,»>■ It. A' .|. .- BuETHRKN, — The same article of our CoiiwtitU'cioii ivhiuli 'jiitrosti' the Grand Sire with a fijeneral supervision oi t'le ait': -ents of t.'i:, ('rder during the recesses of this GrRud Lodf»o, eiijoiu« tii.it of'pco? to "Tua'-'<' report of his acts and doing's in relatioji thereto" at each rif,:i(,')i) n fjct- In proceedinj» to discharye that duty I nui.'' I>u permitted '.o (o;j- gratulate the Grand Lod^e on the contiuueJ harntoM} aTi'l. prosp. rity of our Order, as well as on the ami I'ole lelctions wImoS: tu;bsist bet\*'L'en it and the sister Order of the neifjlibcri'is; 'I* jvub'ic The ;.>;feat utility of institutions such as ours would soon to < ) iwist in creatinj^ ties where none existed before ; or, rather, ii renevvir*,i:; ov strenf^theuing that of universal brotherhood, whir j'isiovered or weakened by distinc- tions in which human perver'-^it) i:^ so proie to iinri excuses for indiffer- ence or emnity. And though the tviiinr.j>h of our principles is not so conspicuous in our intercorrse with o.! >se from whom we are distiut^uished only by a generous riv.Ji.y in the same gocwl work, it is still matter of congratula- >;ion that wj oontiuue to be on the mut frianily tsrmi with the Inde- pendent Order of Odd- Fellows of the Manchester Unity. I observed with pleasure the presenae, as gue'^ts, at a celebration held by the sev- eral lodges in this city last winter, of several high officers of that Or- der, whose expressions of cordial goodwill to our Order were very pro- perly responded to in a similar strain by some of our brethren. The report of the Special Grand Representative accredited by Grand I m il r!. m II M |.iilM'Jlff'i M THE EARLY HISTORY OF 1848 ■5» 7 ' i.' *i , !P f -«"^. li: I • I > ( ■ flf I .:■ ; I.' Ji' ■•'-I ^r . :H Lo(i<»o at its lust session to the tlien approaching annual communica- tion of the R. W. G. L. U. S., at Baltimore, will be laid upon your table. It will be accompanied by copies of the address presented by him to tliat body, of the instructions with which he was furnished by me at his departure, and of liis letters to me on the subject of those in- structions. Fromtlie latter you v. ill perceive that althougli the new work had not been translated into French when our Worthy Brother left Balti- more, lie obtained the promise of a distin^nished officer of the sister Order there, tliat an early intimation of its publication in that language would be f»iven to us. Shortly after the (dose of last Session, I was fortunate enough to obtain tlie assistance of that zealous brother. Past Grand Murney, of Belleville, as Provincial Deputy Grand Sire for jhe Province of King- ston, in place of Past Grand Sherwood, of Brockville, who declined ac^ (•epting the office on the ground of other occupations. The otlier appointed officers and deputies accepted their respective charges, and continue to hold them to this day, with the exception of P. G. Sewell, of Quebec, who added to the valuable servi- ces he had already rendered the Order bv efficiently discharging the duties of Provincial Deputy Grand Sire for the Province f)f Quebec; only until the ITith November last. On that day, I had the pleasure in person, to institute a Provincial Grand Lodge for Quebec, and to instal a most efficient set of officers for the conduct of its affairs. The Provincial Grand Lodge of Montreal was instituted at a later period, viz., on the "iUth April last, but on tliat occasion it was my pleasing duty to instal brothers wliose tried zeal and ability afford a guarantee tliat the interests of the Order will not 1)9 neglected in this Province while they continue to fill their respective offices. Two new subordinate lodges have also been opened during the past year, viz. Wellington No. '23, at Wellington, in the Province of Kingston, by P. G. Wright, of Picton, on the 28th December last ; and Beaver No 24, at Lloydtown, in the Province of Toronto, by Provincial Deputy Grand Sire Campbell, on the 1st March last. The dispensations for these Grand and Subordinate Lodges will be submitted to j-ou for your ajiproval and confirmation; and there will also be laid before you a memorandum of the conditions upon which that for tlie Provincial Grand Lodge of Montreal was granted, in pursuance of the resolution adopted on the 21st August last. ''■' In compliance with another resolution, I issued at the proper per- iod, regulations for the guidance of the Degree Masters of Lodges m conferring degrees, as well as forms for the installation of those officers — copies of which will be laid upon you table. From this review of what has been done during the past recess, it will be apparent that our Order has both extended its limits, and improved its organization in that period ; and I hope that before we meet again it may be completely organized, as far as Canada is con- cerned, by the institution of Provincial Grand Lodges at Kingston and * Tilt conditions had reference to the lease of the building, furniture, etc. 1848 ODD-FliLLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 57 Torouto, and that many new Lodges will liave been opened in all the Provinces. If the documents laid before you by the R.W. Grand Secretary should tell that our luinierical streu^h lias not iimteriallv increased, I trust it will, at least, appear from their contents that tliore has been no diminution in the number of zealous and devoted members of the Ovder. In conclusion, I deem it my duty to suggest the propriety of enact- ing Constitutions and Rules of Order for Provincial Grand Lodges and the Grand Encampment to replace those now in force, which have been found defective in several essential particulars. . . , ;. • E. L. MoNTIZAMBKKT, ■'' .-"^.i -:-■■....- <■ ^'.i :- . ^-'•'x -. - r; -. . :, v.. (Jniiid Sire. From the Grand Secretary's statistics wo are enabled to compUe the following table shewing the condition of the Order for tlie year ending June 30th. It will be noticed that no figures are given for BurUngton, No. 17, of Hamilton. It had not sent in its June returns, because it was about winding up its affairs. The first lodge in British North America to succumb, it closed its doors finally in the montli of July. And for the first time finco the introduction of the Order into Canada, there was a vacant number ou the register of lodges. ;; •A , m W :-, ^. \ !,'r'<^ H jfwrj %■: 'i \'... ! : '■ ! k «• 4»f i 1 . ■'. , i 4.>':': i . -.».• s ■ ; •"'S i : ' ♦-i 1 .' '...■«■" ! !'«'-M 'f ■■ {'v:- . 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I • "• t- ; ■ • ; a ... 12 ... 11212 O O "5 . 1 "^ ^^" :|| : ; : ; 1 =^ :" : i Ig} "•*';! s 1 1-1 5 X 'l^ ''^ '^ « PS='S2i J s; o ■* so 3 rH in « '*' U5 I eo g 2J '■■? I g 5 in (N -^ — < is 1 ei . . • p^ 1 CO 5 ?j ^ ; : iS ■ : ° % i ■ !^ i Financially, the Grand Lod^e appears to have been in a very fair condition, for its assets exceed'^^d 'ts liabilities by 4215 16s.7d. ; while its cash balance amounted to Jbilb. The most pleasant and no doubt the most profitable feature of this session was the presence on the first day of two eminent brethren from the United States — Past Grand Sire Kennedy and Grand Secretary Ridgelj'. At the previous session of the G. L. U. S. Bro. Ridgely had been accredited a Special Representative to Canada, and now came to fulfil his duties, bearing with him the kind and hearty sympathies of the brethren across the lines, which he expressed fully in his own eloquent language ; and bearing also the following formal document from the Supreme Lodge : i' ' 'f We, TirE Most Worthy Gua..ni) Sire, Rioht Worthy Deputy Gu.\Nn Sire, Offi- cers AND Member:; of the Grand Lodge of I. O. O. F., of the United States of America and Jurisdiction here- unto BELONGING, * 1 '^ - "^ IN Friendship, Love AND Truth. ' To the Most Worthy Grand Sire, Right Worthy Deputy Orand Sire, Officers and Memhe , of the Bight Worthy Gi-avd Lodge of British North America, Send Gbeetinh: Accept the asBurances of oui' affectionate regard, aud Hiuoere hope, bhat the spirit and influence of our iiiKtitutiou may he chevislied aud felt in an equal de- gree in the two jurisdictions, whose suhsisting bond of union we pray may he per- petual. Sensible as we are of your correct and full understanding of the vast respon- sibilities of your position ; and aware also of your deep concern and anxiety upon all subjects connected with the humanizing and redeeming enterprise in which all of us are engaged ; we can rely with unwavering confidence upon the contin- ued dissemination on your part of those cardinal virtues of our common nature, which constitute the broad basis upon which has b»-'^u erected the temple of our fraternity. Our beloved brother, P. G. M., James L. Bidgely, Grand Corresponding and Recording Secretary of the Grand Lodgo of the I. O O. F. of the United States of America, has been appointed a Special Grand Representative of the said Right Worthy Grand Lodge to the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of British North America. ,— A— ^ Given at the Odd-Fellows Hall, in the City of Baltimore, in tlie State {., „ ) of Maiyland, United States of America, this first day of August ^" "• ( A. D. 1848, and of our Order in North America the 30th. JAMES L. RIDGELY, G. C. S B. Secretary. HORN R. KNEASS, Orand Sire. iSSSH Bro. Kennedy's visit was unofficial,but none the less welcome. He had chartered the first lodge in Canada, aud felt a deep fraternal inter- est in the jurisdiction, and gladly responded to the invitation lie received from Canada to accompany the Grand Secretary in his visits. If tlieie was anything that would have stimulated and encouraged, as well as instructed, the Canadian Odd-Fellows, it would have been tlie cheering words, the wise counsels, and the thorough rendition of the work received from these two noble brothers. That the Grand Lodge should have placed on record in glowing H taS V.3 '>;i [>:.. If''""' !T ,-»¥ r^ -'I ...-i-: fio THE EARLY HISTORY OP 1848 "-*fc reRoliitioiis of thankn its seiiso of indebtneHs to tlie G. L. U. S., and itH envoys, was only to be expecitcul; and Orand Sire Montizambert duly notified tliat body of the d(?bt of gratitude incurred by the Canadian brotliron in the visit of Bros. Uidj^ely and Kennedy." It was decided, however, not to send any special Representative in return this year. The experiment had been tried the year previous, and had proved to be more expensive than profitable. , .^, . ?i ■ jh>u( Bro. Rid^ely in his report to the G. L. U. S. in September follow- ing, spoke in hi n . < ! 1 .A" -• !,•• f - i 1 ' ■;.^h; 1- \ i . 1 !^ unbecoming an Odd-Fellow. Particulars are not given ; but as it appearH from the records that he was indebted to the G. L of B. N. A., to the extent of <£()9 IH^. lid., of wliich it^l 10s., had been placed in his possession in 1847, to transmit to the G. L. U. S., and the bal- ance hud been subsequently collected from Subordinate Lodges and never paid over, the i)robabilitie.s are that his -'unbecoming conduct" was in connection with financial delinquencies. His successor, Bro. Kneeshaw, seems to have been very entliusiastic for a time. Reopened the Provincial Grand Lodge, and instituted Oxford Lodgk No. 25, at Woodstock. But he made uo report of his work to the Grand Lodge of B. N. A. His Provincial Grand liodge only lasted a few months ; and then the Order in the City of Toronto coUapiod. Both Tecumseh and Home Lodges suspended ; and eighteen years passed away before a Lodge was re-opened in the Capital ol the Western Province. ' ' The annual Session of the Grand Lodge of B. N. A., in 1849, was unimportant. It began on the 21st August, with the following present : E. L. MoNTizAMBERT, Grand Sire. ' Christoi'Hek DuNKiN, Deputy Grand Sire. ''''I'y Andrkw Wilson, Grand Secretary. ' ': ' ' '' John Dydk, Grand Treasurer. ^ H. H. Whitnky, Grand Marshall. ' Representatives George Matthews, Wm. Hilton, H. E. Moutgom- erie, John B'letcher and W. R, Scott. On a report of the Committee on Credentials, the following breth- ren were declared entitled to seats : From the Provincial (Jraiul Lodije of Montreal. — J. C. Beckett, W. Sache, W. R. Scott, James Holmes and Wm. Ewan, to serve for two years. W. Easton, J. Murray, J. Fletcher, Adam Brown and David MacKay, to serve for one year. From the iirand Encmnjiment. — H. H. Whitney, Geo. Matthews, A H. David, J. M. Gilbert and Andrew Wilson, to serve for two years. Wm. Hilton, C. Duukiu, H. E. Montgomerie and Robt. Macdougall, to serve for one year. There were ^o representatives present except from Montreal city. The Grand Sire gave no official report — only a verbal statement of what little he had done during the year ; and there was no statistical report from the Grand Secretary. Considerable time was spent in try- ing to tinker the Constitution ; and that seems to have been about the principal subject that occupied the attention of the representatives dur ing their ten days session — spread over a period of six weeks. H. E. Montgomerie, P. G. M. of the Grand Lodge of Montreal, was appointed a special representative to the G, L. U. S., but he went to England 1840 ODD-FELLOWSHir IN CANADA. 68 shortly after, and was consequently unable to diHcharge the duties of the office. The following officers were chosen for the ensuing term : C. DuNKiN, — Grand Sire. H. H. Whitnkv, — Deputy Grand Sire. J. A. Skwkll, — Grand Warden. Wm. Hilton, — Grand Secretary. John Mukhay, — Grand Treasurer. Wji. Ewan, — Grand Accountant. Ry.v. R. C. P. Taylok, — Grand Cliaplaiu. RoBT. McDouGALL, — Grand Marsliall. , , A. H. David, — Grand Cojiductor. , J. C. Bkckkt, — Grand Guardian. .., ',M^i,,..,. , ; . , , ,; i The offices of Grand Warden and Grand Accountant were new creations this session. The latter was equivalent to that of a Financial Secretary, and was ably tilled by Bro. Wm. Ewan, a niercliant of Montreal, who was subsetiiiontly elected Grand Secretary. Dr. Sewell, of Quebec, elected Grand Warden, was not present to be installed. . e It is impossible to tell the exact membership of the Order in Can- iida this veaT, Many of tiie lodges sent no returns, and tlie Grand Socretiiry attempted no compilation. In the Montreal jurisdiction there were seven lodges, whose membership on June fJOtli were thus given : Prince of Wales, 14B ; Queens', 184 ; Prince Albert, 27 ; Com- mercial, 172 ; Oriental, 80 ; St. Francis, 91 ; Ottawa, 79 — in all 720, against 900 the year prcA ions. In Quebec, the two lodges were in good working order, with about 200 members. In the jurisdiction of To- ronto four lodges, Cataraqui, Tecumseh, Burlington, and Home were completely defunct,and several of the others were in a languishing con- dition. Brock and Union were the most vigorous of all. „ In the Kingston Jurisdiction, though the vitality was not so high as might be desired, there were still some good members who were anxious to remove the depression and impart new vigor into the Order if possible. In November a Convention of Past Grands was held, and the Grand Sire was memorialized to the effect that the Grand Officers were greatly to blame for the dull times in Canada West by their ne- alect in answering communications . nd attending to the affairs of the Order. A charter had been granted for a Grand Lodge at Kingston a year previous, but no action had been taken in the matter. It was ik'S , KM ■m w i ♦ijV. m m ^1 j,I IWIfllJI (I II I m ■■^.1 t. , ■'»■*% ... '*tl ur^ M ■■* *•, ■ , 1 :1 ■ •♦ i ■ "•■ ■ ~ ^i'' , ■"l.m-' i ! t'^"» 1 ' ■>■. -"* i M i,t^«''f tt4 THE EAllLY HISTORY OF 1850 now proposed to carry this into effect, and uee if any improvement would follow. * It will thus be seen that the year 1849 cloHod with rather gloomy prospects for Odd- Fellowship. The novelty luid passed away, the en- thusiasm had died out, and tlie tire on the altars burned low. .(I THE EIGHTH YEAR, 1850. The sharp protest of the Past Grands of Kingston J urisdictiou, referred to at the close of last year's record, was not without results. The new incumbent of the Grand Sire's Chair, Bro. C. Dunkin, was anxious to do all that could possibly be done in the interests of the Order ; and did not spare liimself nor his Sul^ordinate Officers in the work ; that is, wlien the latter could be made to work — not in all cases an easy task. After considtation with tlie Grand Officers, it was de- cided that the Grand Secretary, W. R. Scott, sliould go West, institute a Grand Lodge for Kingston, and visit as many Lodges as possible. This work he performed in tVie month of January. The following extract from his jounial will give an idea of the state of the Order as he found it on his visit : •' I visited Brock Lodge No. 1), Brockville, wliich I was gratified to find in a good working state, and zealous for the welfare of the Order at large. The most friendly feeling seems to prevail." " In Kingston, I found that Cataraqui Lodge, No. 10,is practically suspended. From what I can Jearn it appears very doubtful if it can again be revived." " In Picton I visited Prince Edward, No. 11, which I was pleased to find really fiourishiug, and the members generally interested in the furtherance of the principles of the Order. " In Wellington, No. 23, at Wellington, 1 was much gratified to find that though comparatively small in numbers they were not lack- ing in zeal for the good of the Order. Much credit is due to P. G. Thos. Worthington, Provincial Grand Deputy, for his attention to the inter- ests of the Order. " Victoria Lodge, No. 0, Belleville,! regretted to find in a langmsh- ing state, owing principally to unnecessary expenses in the fitting up of a splendid hall. They have now extricated themselves from their diffi- culties, and as renewed good feeling prevails among them, it is reason- able to hope that, with past experience, they will again take up a pro- minent position in Odd-Fellowship. " I visited Cobourg with the view of meeting Ontario Lodge, No. 12, but was disappointed in getting a meeting. I, however, met a few of the officers, and obtained such information as they could furnish ; 1860 ODD-FELLOWSmP IN CANADA. UJ3 htit it (loeH not tend to innpire very pleaHin^^ anticipations of its pros- pucts. " Otonabeo Lodj^e, No. liJ, Pottsrboro", is m a dupresscd state, prin- cipally owing to the oxpenHe incurrod in tittiu<{ uj) a new hall. •'Hope L()d<{e, No. 14, Port Hope, could not obtain nioeting. Met a few of the olttcers. Tlicir accounts of the state and prospocts of the lodge were not cheering. "In Toronto, I obtained tlie papers authenticating the establish- ment of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Toronto, on tlie '.ind of May last. I received from Bro. George intimation of the practical suspen- sion of the Tecumseh and Home lodges, tlie former having sold its re- galia and furniture ; its last meeting was held in October last. The latter had its last meeting in March last, having by resolution, resolved upon giving up its Charter. In neither case have the charters as yet been surrendered. The prospects of a revival in the Province of To- ronto are not encouraging. " My limited time did not permit me to visit Union, Phienix and Beaver Lodges 1 was informed that they were doing well. I was also informed of the opening of a new Lodge in Hildimand, and called Induislni. " On Friday, 1st February, according to appointment, I attended at the Odd-Fellows' Hall. Belleville, to institute the Provincial (tiand Lodge of Kingston. After the necessary preliminaries, the followuig officers were elected and installed : T. Worthington, No. 23, G. M. ; B. DougaU, No- 6, D. G. M. ; Geo. Neilson, No. (5, G. W. ; A. McAllister, No. 11, G. S. ; F, McAnany, No. (), G. T.; J. Sellick, No. 23, G. M.; E. Holton, No. C, G. C; T. Wash- burn, No. G, G. G. " These officers appeared zealous and efficient, and it is reasonable to anticipate that their tenn of oftice will be productive of good to the Order. " The Lodges in the Province of Kingston (except Cataraqui) are in a healthy state, and the expression of regret was general that the Supreme Grand Lodge had not sooner and of tener sent it Deputies to visit and instruct them." if'' m The Industry Lodgk referred to above, was not organized at the time of the Grand Secretary's visit, though preparations were making for that purpose. Business at that time was not conducted ve\y regu- larly. The Grand Master of Toronto, R. Kneeshaw, was practically out of the Order, for Lhc Lodge of which he was a member had ceased working; and the Grand Secretary of B. N. A., could not obtain any information from him, or any report of the State of the Order in his charge. The institution of Induatrj' Lodge at Haldimand was due to brethren of Ontario No. 12 ; and formal authority was obtained from Grand Master Kneeahaw by Past Grand A. Macdonald, of Cobourg,who opened the new lodge on the 13tli June. The Charter members were C. S. Male, N. G. ; Simeon McBryan, V. G. : Richard Shannon, Sec. ; Richard Warriner, P. S. ; Thomas Rigga, Treas. At the end of the I W "T * ■^♦r ,•'•> 1 ' . a ;»f ■ ■ ■■• !( ■•11- 66 THE EAllLY HISTORY OF IHfiU niontli, till) (inuid Hire recoivod word I'roiii Hro, (leor^c, "(Jrinid Secre- tary" of Toronto, luportiiit^ tho orj^iuiizatiou of JuduHtry Lodj^o, and askiiif; a nuiiil)c;r for it. Am the aiitlioritiuH had no official knowlodno of any (hand Lodf^o in Toronto, they were for Honic time at a Iohh how to proceed in the case. 1 5iit as the letter from Hro. (leor^^o was the lawt Hij^u of existence j^iven hy tlie Toronto "(Irand Lod^e" and the Toronto jurisdiction, thc! (i, L. of II. N. A. hnally j^ave Industry a Charter, (To- ronto ^ot the I'iiarter fee) ; and j,'ave it a nuniher and a place on the re- gister. Oxford Lodyo. at Woodstoclv. had heenniinihered '"25 ;" l)ut no report had ever lieeii received at heachpiartcrs of its institution. And it was hut shortlived ; for when it found that the author of its exis- tence — tiie Toronto ti. L. — was dead, it ceased working. So that when Industry received a Charter, the G. L. of B. N. A, {^ave it the nuniher next on its own rectu-ds — tliat of No. 25. The niinutes of the G. L. of B. N. A. this year are eomprised in a few small i)ayes, printed witli very hi^ type ; and f^ive a j^ood idea of the lialf-dead state of Odd -Fellowship in Canada. The lodf^e met on the *2(»tli of Auf^ust, with all the Grand Officers present. There were also in attendance P. G. Sire Montizamhert, and Reps. Wilson, Saehe, MacKay and Fletcher — in all, ei<^ht officers and four inivates. The Grand Sire made a verhal report of his few official acts ; and announced luH intention of resif^nin*^. An adjournment then took place to the 10th Septemher; and the Grand Secretary was ordered to notify the Grand Lodf^es and the Grand Encampment to that effect. The lOth of Se^jtember came ; but the attendance was smaller in- stead of lar<4er. (irand Sire Dunkin. Deputy Grand Sire Whitney, Grand Treasurer Murray, Grand Guardian Beckett and Reps. MacKtiy, Fletcher and Saclie, were all who presented themselves. The only business transacted was the acceptance of the Grand Sire's resifijnation. Bro. Dunkin, from his first appearance in the Grand Lodge had been an active and zealous member, who spared neither time nor labor in the attempt to make Odd-Fellowship a success. He had been the leg- islator of the Order; all the Laws and regulations, and all the principal transactions bearing the impress of his mind ; and most of the official documents being his composition. But oven he could not now keep up the enthusiasm of his brethren. More tlian that, he could not get their consent to remedy vvliat lie clearly saw to be the great defect in the In- stitution — its imperfect system of dues and benefits. The evil effects of the old liap-hazard system were sliowing themselves. Lodges were failing because they had no funds to meet the claims of beneficiaries But it was imiiossible to secure a change to a more durable plan — a sys- tem in which benefits ami dues sliould bear a just and sound relation to each other. Had tlie enthusiasm still been burning as brightly as of ]m> ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. (17 old, Bro. Dnnkiii niiylit liiivo obtained tho active co-oporiktion of tlie trutoriiity in tlio diroction of HniiiK'ial ri;foi'm. and HiKMirod tlic adoption of a systoui of duoH ^{radnatod according to a<4o, and calcMiliifcd in au- coi'dancu with the known hiws of sicknoHs and mortality. l-'ailin^ in this; Heoin^ no rosults worthy of tho timo and labor lio had provioUHly expended; and hopolosH of the Order's fntnn^ Hro. Dunkiii retired from its service forever. Ho has since made for himself an lionorahle name as a Canadian statesman. Bnt wliiie j^enenil history records in terms of praise tho pnblie life of the ilon. Christopher l)nni takinj' tho place of the latter. 'ml THE NINTH YEAR— 1851. Dnring the latter pai't of 18r)0 some correspondence took pla(^e be- tween the ofticials of the Grand Lodf^e and niend)ers of the Fraternitj' in Halifax, and, with the assistance of some of the Massaclmsetts Odd- Fellows, the first lodge of our Order in the Maritime Provinces — Acadia, No. 26 — was instituted in that city on the 18th January, 1851, El. G. Fuller being the first N. G., John Campbell, V. G.. and Samuel C. Weston, Secretary. The lodge was opened in a room in Temperance Hall, Poplar Grove, where it held its meetuigs for a time, snbse(|nently removing to the " City Exchange Building," the seat of the municipal offices. After a few years it again removed ; this time to Bedford Row, where an exceedingly handsome suite of rooms were fitted nj) for the accommodation of the Order. Halifax seems to have been the only section of tho British Pro- vinces which gave any signs of life this year. During the first six months of its existence Acadia initiated over fifty members, and when the G. L. of B. N. A. met in Augiist a representative journeyed all the way from Halifax to Montreal to 1)6 in attendance. As the year ad- vanced the Fraternity made such progress that it was decided to or- If Ml THE EABLT HISTORY OP 1801 .»••»* ;i> ■ ; r s I' *■■ ganixo an Kiicaniimumt, Bro. Fuller, the Pr«)viiu!ial Deputy, was autliori/od to confer the (le^^rees on the neeeHHary number of bretliren to quality them aH petitionerH.aml on the lOtli Deeember a charter was granted to PatriarcOiH W. M. Harrington, ('. II. Kamilton, E. K. HarriH, Sy{H. .lameH H. Oxley and Samuel Storey. This ifncampment whs o)>ener replaced its regalia, and became practically de- funct. The lodf^e continued for a few years, and then ceased to work.='= The session of the (K L. of H. N. A., opening on the 2!)th August, only presented a repetition of the previous year's j)roceedinf^s — poor at- tendance and nothinj? done. Tliere were present only H. H. Whitney, Grand Sire; Wm. Hilton, (Irand Secretary; Wm. Fwan, (Irand Ac- countant ; J. C. Becket, (irand Guardian ; and Reps. Hall and Mc- L ucn. of (Juel)oc, and Fletcher, of Montreal. Tliere was no one in at- tsndance from Canada W(!st, nor were any (credentials received from that (piarter. Ttie Grand Sire's report, here given, lias a melancholy interest as beiuu the last official address of any Gi-and Sire of British North America : * To the Gi'iind Lmlje of It. A'. .1. ; , . . The Constitution of this Grand Lodge requires that the Grand Sire should, at each annual communication, *' make report of his acts and doings during the recesses of this Grand Lodge." In proceeding to discharge this duty, I regret not having the same cause for congratulation as to the state of the Order which some of my predecessors have had. When great success attends the first introduc- tion of anything novel, it seems a natural conse(inence that reaction should follow. To this cause I would fondly hope the different degree of interest felt in the Order in some quarters is, in a great measure, to be attributed. If, however, there is some cause of discouragement, I am happy in being able to state that in several places in Canada West and also in Quebec the Order is prospering. It was an instruction to the officers of this Grand Lodge at the an- nual communication of 1849, '* that they should use all their influence to induce S. B. Campbell, late Provincial Deputy for the Province of Toronto, to give an account of his proceedings in regard to certain monies entrusted to him." Through the report and journal of Special * HiBtoriral sketrli hv G. Sec. Frnzee, in Jonmal of Lower ProvinceB for 1878, p. 236. If i'l 18A1 ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 60 Duputy W. R. Kcott, Hiibinittod last Hiniiial coniniiiiiiciitioi), UiIh Omiid L«)(l>{o WHS (ulviM*!(l of tlu( failure i»f every I'rt'oit t<» obtain any state- nioiit wliatevei', and he has unifotiiily declined to auswta' all eoniniun»' cations iiddrcssod to him. S. H. Caninhell has been for some time ex- polled the Order for conduct nnboc^nnin^j an Odd-Kellow. It was only lately thronj^h tlit! kind attention of 'l\ Wortliinj^toii (irand I'rovincial Dupiity foi" tlie Provincu* ol Kinj^ston, that i have been able to obtain any authentic iid'ormation re^ardin^ the state of the Order in 'roroiito. Under datt; .Inly It, IHr)!, lie reports that "while in Toronto luist week I found that the (irand rjitd<,'e for the; Province of Toronto had cinased to work, not havinj^ met in s{e, and have taken Industry Lodf^e under the immediate jiwisdic- tion »)f this (rrand Lod},'e. The virtual diMsolution of the Proviiuial (trand Lod^e of Toronto, has likewise led me to take Tnion IiO(l<{e. No. 1«'», St. ('atharines. under this jurisdiction. Tnion is in a tlourishinj,' state. During the recess, 1 have had the pleasure of issuin<^ a Charter for a Subordinate Lodye in Halifax, N. S., known as the Acadia Lodj^e, No. 'Hi. It will be seen from certain correspondence and by a rtiturn from that Lodf^e, that it has had a most encouraging commencement ; and it can hardly be donbted,tliat.with judicious niana},'ement,the advanta<^es of the Order may be considerably extended in the Lower Provinc^es. The interests of the Order there deserve, and will no doubt receive, the best attention of the future officers of this (rrand Lodge. In thus es- tablishing a branch of the Order in Nova Scotia, I wish to express my acknowledgement of the valuable assistance I have rec(nved from Hro. A. Mudge, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. In the present somewhat depressed state of the Order in some (piarters it is pleasing to reflect that its past histoi-y shows that similar depressions have been followed by the most cheering revivals. Let us hope that such will be the future history of the Order in the Provinces of British North America. H. H. WHITNEY, Grand Sire. In Canada West, the only lodges now in active operatioji were Victoria, No. (5, Brock, No, it. Union, No. l(i, and Industry, No. 'l'>. In the Montreal Province there were seven lodges, many of them, how- ever, having only a nominal existence. In Quebec there were still the same two lodges, with a combined membership of about two huntb-ed. The Grand Lodge tried to meet on the "ifith ; hut had no (piorum. On the 28th a meeting was held : Present, Grand Sire Whitney, Grand *It had only been organized two years, but. as it does not appear ever to Imve met after its organization, tlie statement of Bro. Wortliiugton was no doubt cor- I'ect. fRef erring to the city of T oronto. . • <}' ' .•'• 'J 4 :r 'Ji MWyMUM mtmm ^^ 70 THE EARLY HISTJBY OP 1252 .... ■• ( ' ■ •t , i '•my ■ 1 (, . • ■ ? Acconntanfc Phvaii. and Repres<>ntatives Beckot. Macdougall, Hedge, Fletclier and Moore. Again on the 1st September a meeting was held witli an attendanee smaller than ever. (Irand Sire Whitney, G. Sec. Hilton, (i. Acconntant F'iWan, and Reps. Mid)ongall, Becket and Hedge — xi.r ill fill .' This was the last meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of British North America. Of course all the offi(!es had to bo filled up wliether there was any one i)i-esent to bo installed or not. So the bretliren chose their officers for another term of two years, as follows: Wm. Hii/roN, Grand Sire. Rout. McDouoAi.r,, Deputy Grand Sire. J. McLa^kn, (h-and Warden. Wm. FiWAN, Grand Secretary and A(!countant. ,1. Fi.KTCHKH, Grand Treasurer. J. C. Bkckkt, Grand Marshall. S. Hkdok, Grand Conductor. ' .Tas. MooiiK, Grand Guardian. And then the (jrand Lodge of British North .Vmerica literally ad- journed xiiic ilic. THE TENTH YEA.R— 1852. Vl After the organization of the G. L. of B. N. A. there had been very little formal intercourse between that body and the G. L. U. S. At the session of the latter in 184(5, S. B. Campbell, of Toronto, was pre- sent as a Special Representative from Canada ; and the compliment was returned in the accrediting of G. Sec. Ridgely to tlie British Pro- vinces in the year following. But after that date there was no person- al attendance of official representatives at either Montreal or Balti- more, though the appointment was sometimes made. In 18.'')l,itwasthe intention of Grand Sire Griffin, of the G. L. U. S., to visit Canada him- self, though he had been unable to do so. During 1849. 18r)() and 1851, there was no official correspondence between tlie two l)odies ; but in the beginning of 1852, J. Mcljaren, Grand Master of (Juebec, visited Baltimore and held a conference with Grand Secretary Ridgely on matters connected with the Order. Shortly after, the Quebec brethren sent a contribution of $.")0 in aid of the " Wildey Fund." In referring to the state of Odd-Fellowship in his report this year Grand Secretary Ridgely suggested tiiat, " in view of the feeble condi- tion of the Order in British North America, it would seem to be the duty oi the G. L. U. S. to make an effort to inspire the Brotherhood in that jurisdicti ni witii renewed energy."^'' His suggestion was referred ^Journal G. L. U. S., vol. 2, p. 1856. 1852 ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 71 to the Coniiiiittee on Correspondence, and nothing more was heard of it that sesHiou. But it was evident about this time tliat some active measures were needed to keep the CanucUan Odd-Fellows alive. Here and tlicre a lodj^o rould he louiid shewinj^ signs of vigor. Tliere was even an ad- dition to the roll in the organization of a new lodge — VKrrouiA. No. "27, at Caledonia, C. W. This lodge organized itself, however, through the exertions of Bro. Neil McKinnon, a resident of the village, and it is })robahle that the otticial labors of tlie (irand Sire m IHil'i were confined to signing the ch>irter for this lodge. It was instituted on the 8tli of June, having for charter luenihers Neil McKinnon, N. G. ; Itichard Walton, V. (i. ; Wm. McCargow, A. H. Jar vis and John Stewart. They were all members of Union Lodge, of St. Catharines. This was the extent of the active operations of Odd-Fellowshii) in Canada this year. On the otlior hand the signs of death were becom- ing more noticeable, especially at the headquarters of the Order in Montreal,and among those who occupied official positions. There v^as no Grand Lodge meeting this year, and in Montreal city, tlie members were fast leaving and the lodges . Bellville, C. W. Brock Lodge No. !), Brockville, C. W. Union Lodge No, Ki, St. Caoharines. C. W. Industry liodge No. 'ifj, Haldiinaiid, C. W. Acadia Lodge No. 'JO, Halifax, N. S. Victoria Lodge No. 27, Caledonia, C. W. Of these, Victoria No, (' was nearly dead, while Victoria No. 27 was just born. Albion, Bn ck, Union and Acadia embraced all tliat was active in Canadian Odn-l^'ellowship. It will not be out of i)lace here to consider tlie causes tliut led to this sad condition. For a few years after its introduction into Canada, Odd-Fellowsiiii) had a most successful career. The Order vas most exceedingly })0])u- lar. In Montreal it occupied the jiosition of the leading Social Club of the day, in which some of the principal men of the country held meui- ;; <^pl '■•111 . .4 ■••'■ *:■*,'. ■% '> ;^ ■feljl '■m i''i ♦4i»|iiii .*-»<<£>-' i |-'»>^' 72 THE EARLY HISTORY OF 1852 ^^1% borKliip. A f^lanue at a list of a lew of tJie ineniberH, giving some of them the titles by which they are bettor known to the present gener- ation, will show the social standhig of tiie early Odd-Fellow of Canada. Tliero were : Sir Dominick Daly, Sir W. B. Robhison, Sir Allan McNab. Sir Hngh Allan, Sir John A. Macdonald, Hon. C. Dnn- kiu, Chief Justice Draper, Hon. J. Sandfield Macdonald. H(m. L. H. H()lton,H()n.CT. Slierwood. Rev Dr. Mathieson, Kev. Dr. Cordner, Hon. P. McGill. Hon. J. Paugnuin, Hon. .John Young, Hon. Ed. Murney, R. 11. Hamilton. Ogle R.'Gowan, J. Moir Ferres, T. D. Harrington. Tlios. C Keefer, J. Molson, K. Ij. Montizambert, J. Torrance, Wm. Workman W. H. Houlton. (Jco. B. Hall, Col. Dyde. J. C. Beckct, Wm. Ewan, etc. These were all leading statesmen, members of Parliament, prominent merchants and miinufacturers— the very r/ilf of Canadian society. The opinion has been lately expressed by the Hon. C. Dunkin that one of the causes of the popularity of the Order in those days arose out of tlie tact til at large luimbers of people who miglit otlierwise have been (piite indifferent were drawn towards Odd Fellowship luider the influence of a recoil against the Anti- Secret Society cry, which, com- mencing with till' " Morgan affair " in 182(5, liad grown imtil it became a power in the United States, and was heard even in Canada. In this country, liowever, the cry in so far as it affected politics was chiefly against Orangeisni. After a tune people wearied of it, and many whose sympathies were not at all in tlie direction of Orangeisni, and who did not at that time care to go to the extreme length of Masom'y, were rather pleased Avith the idea of joining a body which had just a flavor of the mucli abused element of secrecy, and which at all events was decidedly uon-politicul. Many of them found these organizations so agreeable tliat in a year or two tiiey were ipiite prepared to enter the Masonic and Orange societies ; and as tlie novelty of Odd-Fellow- ship wore off. ^Masonry appealing more especially to, tlie social and fra- ternal elements and disregarding tlie mutual assurance system, became with these people the fashionable institution. In the very character of the membership of the pioneer Odd-Fel- lows' lodges may be found an iini)ortant element in tlie decline. of the Order. The early Odd-Fellows belonged generally to tlie wealthie"-' classes of society, and were mostly young men. Odd-Fellowship was not with them a gi-eat practical system of mutual relief so much as a social institution. They were prepared to be charitable ; as witness the fact that four lodges alone sent over #1300 to the Highlands of Scotland during the famine in that country in 184(5 ; and their regular benefits were generally greater than tlieir dues would have justified. But it was mainly as a social institutioa that the Order was utilized in Montreal ; and as the members grew oldei, and became more deeply 1852 ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 73 4? interested in their private busiuess and involved in public life, they lost interest in the Society, could find no tnne to devote to its affairs, and finally dropped out altogether. Many of tlie early Odd-Fellows did not understand Odd-Fellow- ship. As alreiMly stated, it was to them a social club, for pleasure and amusement. TJie initiation of a member, instead of being an enforce- ment of s<)l(;mn lessons, was l well know tliat in some respects it was more dramatic than our present work. But our ancestors did not con- fine themselves to the Book. Tlie style in whicli tlie work was some- times rendered may b(! gatli'sred from tlie following extract from a com- munication ordered by Brock, No. *.), to bo sent to the Grand Lodge in April, 184(». The communication, after expressing the regret felt l)y the lodge at the reports current of irregularities in the initiation cere- mony of whicli Cataraqui f jodge of Kingston was guilty, says : "The substance of tlie reports above alluded to is that at the in- itiation of one of the members of Cataraqui Lodge, tlie candidate was suspended in tlie air by means of a crane, and was also lowered down in chairs through an opening in the floor to a room below, where a cask containing ignited sulphur was placed opposite the opening ; that they are in the habit of leading the candidates over platforms, under trestles, etc. etc.'' It is quite evident that many of these Odd-Fellows had failed to understand the true intent and meaning of the Society. Regarding it only as a source of amusement and pleasure, we can easily see how, when the novelty of this sort of thing liad passed away, such people would drop out of ohe lodges. But not only did they fail to catch the true spirit of Odd-Fellow- ship as a moral teacher ; tliey also failed to understand the importance of its benefit system. Benefits were allowed on a scale out of all pro- portion to dues, for they were willing to be exceedingly generous with lodge funds. Many of course never intended to draw benefits them- selves, and were quite indifferent to the matter. The funds instead of being preserved to meet, the claims of beneficiaries were squandered for entertainments and in the extravagant furnishing of lodge rooms. After a time, when money was needed for the sick, there was no money to be found, the members would not submit to assessments,and the lodges of course became insolvent. Of opposition from the public, the Order had but little. There were some slight tokens of jealousy on the part of the Manchester Unity, but nothing of any consequence. Tlie chief antagonist was the Catho- lic Church. When the Order was introduced into Montreal, the clergy of that Church seemed indifferent, and many of their adherents united J ■ly ♦.: '■-{";' ■)>l|f' .-'-(.•■••■jj v >^F •K wm ■■■■■' •» 74 THE EARLY HISTORY OF 1862 , . »Vv'S»t ■ '.•■■ I!-' with the new Society. But after a few years tlio hierarchy appeared to change itH viewH ; at all eventi- it chanfjed its line of oondi ^t. The iivHt indication was a ntitinh'mciiit from the Bif.liop of Montreal, in 1846, af^ainst secret societies. The Odd-Fellows endeavored to sliow tliat tliey did not heloug to the class repi'ohated hy the Bishop — not being "oath -hound" nor "secret," except in so far as their own . '.vate affairs were concerned. But the ecclesiastical authorities allov.od no douhts to surround tlie subject : and tlieir opposition hecame so pronounced and enii)hatic thnt in a sliort time all tlie Catholics were eliminated from the Order. But outside opposition would have luidbut little effects had the members all been true to their principles and obligations. The worst foe with which they had to contend wh' "the foe in their own household." Another disadvantage to the Order throughout the Provinces was in its practically centralized government. Montreal was reallj' the liead and centre of the Institution. Owing to the wealth and strengtli and talent in tlie Montreal Lodges, they governed the entire Jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge always met in that city, and the distant Lodges were but slimly represented. At the first meeting of the (1. L. B. N. A. there were only four Rcp'-esentatives present from the eleven Lodges in West- ern Canada. As a natural consequence, when the Lodges grew feeble and faint in Montreal, the Order through the whole country suffered. Then again, the scheme of a Sovereign Jurisdiction for Canada, whether sound, or not in theory, was certainly prematurr. Young and inexperienced as Odd-Fellows, hy no means rooted andgromided in the principles and practices of the Order, the members were not in a con- dition to walk alone witl'out the supervision of the Supreme head. Under ordinary circumstances it is not at all likely that the Canadian Odd-Fellows would have desired 'indepemdence." But as has already heen shown the suggestion came from tlie G. L. U. S. itself, and proved very accejitahle to the enthusiastic young Canadians. And they felt the sidA'isability of this course all the more fioni the fact that they were taunted with the foreign origin of the Order, which was held up to public reprobation as an American institution. Tliis is always a powerful argument to advance against any society, viz. : that it belongs to, and is under tlie control of, a foreign country ; and it was strongly urged against the Order, especiallj' by members of the Mar - Chester Unity. Acting, then, on the suggestion of the G. L. U. S., and hoping thereby to avoid one source of weakness, they rashly attempted more than their condition and circumstances warranted — and failed. i I /./ ]853 ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. THE ELEVENTH YEAR— 1853. In March of 1858, the Montreal lodj^es iurnially ihshanded ; ami as the G. L. of B. N. A. deixinded lor its olhcers and niemhers on the oity Lodges, that body also wound up its affairs. As previously in- dicated, both the Grand Lodj^e and its city subordinates hail been dead for sometime ; Imt now the few remaining members thought it tiiue to bury the corpses. There had been a little talk among a few of the brethren about joining s»jine other Order of Odd-Fellows; but it did not amount to anything. There was not Ufe enough left for either seces- sion, rebellion, or annexation to any other Institution. The Order was emphatically dead in Montreal. Tlie city Lodges paid the debts of the Grand Lodge out of their own funds, and divided u^) the balance among the members. And so ended the career of thi' Grand Lodge of British North America. Outside of the city, the tew existnig subordinates, ignorant of the death of tlie Grand Lodge, continued to work and to send in their re- /ports and their dues, only to have them returned by the last Grand Secretary, AVm. Kwan, with the intimation that there was no longer any Grand Lodge, and that in their orphaned state it would be well for them to look elsewhere for a parent. At this time, liowever, there were two members of the Order in Canada who were determined to keep it alive if possible— Dr. Thomas Reynolds, of Brockville. and James McLaren, of (Quebec. They cor- responded with each other, with the late Grand Secretary of Canada, and with sueli of the lodges as were still in existence. In this matter, Dr' Reynolds ...».„ ..vtV-»^.»^ ■^ '■•»>., 78 THE EARLY HISTORY OF 1853 .t-.; I neglect and indifference pliown at head quarters ; and apjxsaled to tlio G. L. U. S. for aid. Tlie Provincial Deputy, Bro. E. G. Fuller, wrote the (iraud Sire under date of .Inly iHth, as follows : " We have louf? felt the need of a head. Delays, indifference, and a want of enex'gy and action in oiu* Grand Lodyo have nearly driven us to desperation. We sliall care little tor the dissolution ol our own Grand Lodj^e, provided our wishes can he accomplished ; in fact, I he- lieve such an event the only tiling; that will revive the Order in British America. They never sliould have been separated. We have a new Hall just completed, wliich we are waitiu}^ to dedicate in the name of, and by the authority of — miiiichodi/." Under the condition in which tliey were placed, tlie Odd-Fellows of Halifax sought the same remedy as their brethren in Canada ; and a communication was addressed the G. L. U. S., by a Committee of Acadia Lodge, consisting of D. (5. S. Fuller, P. G.,C. H. Haniilton.and N. G., Peter Hoof, asking that body to extend its jurisdiction over the Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswiclv, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island. When the G. L. U. S. met in Philadelphia on the iith of Septem- ber, one of the most imjiortant subjects it had to consider was the state of tlie Order in the Britisli Provinces. Once so fiourislung, it had now dwindled down to these feeble dimensions : Mambertou Encampment, No. S), Halifax. ' Albion Lodge, No. 4, Quebec, 70 members. Brock, No. 9, BrockviUe, 40 members. Union, No. 1(5, St. Catharines, 143 members. Industry, No. 2;"), Haldimaud, '25 members. Acadia, No. *2(), Halifax, 100 members.. Victoria, No. '27, Caledonia, '20 meml)crs. In aU, one encam^jmout and six lodjies, witli a membership of about 400.='= Grand Secretary Ridgely, in his report, briefly referred to British North America, leaving the subject to be discussed more fully by Grand Sin* Moore. The report of thtit officer took up the matter at considerable length. Speaking for Odd-Fellowshii3 in Canada,as repre- sented both in tlie Manchester and Aiuerican Order, lie said : | " The Grand Lodge of British North America established at the Session of 184G, continued in being until sometime last spring, when ij appears to have suddenly suspended its functions, without, so far as we * In addition to these, Victoria at liellevillc and Mercantile at Quebec had a nominal existence, but they had practically ceased to exist. t Journal G. L. U. S., vol. 3, p. 1990. , 1858 ODDFELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 70 are advised, having any reasonable excnse for ho incoHHiderate a pro- (iednre. About the same time, several Subordinate Lodjjes located at Montreal, vhicli was tho place of iriectin<» of the Grand Lodf^e. followed its banef'il example by disbandinf^ themselves. Their illof^al and in- judicious acts, however, did not affect the Order in other localities not immediately surrounded by the influence of the Grand Lodge, with a devotion to the cause of Odd-Fellowship deserving the highttst com- mendation. These Lodges forthwith met in convention, and resolved to return to the guardianship of the Grand Lodge of the United Stat(;-t. Their application to be admitted was received the 23 of Juno, accom- panied by the minutes of their proceedings, by which your Executive was first apprised of the condition of the Order iu British .\merica. Of the entire accuracy of the statements contamed in these communi- cations, there existed no doubt. They were confirined ia the course of a few days by similar intelligence received from other quarters. Your Executive, however considering tlie friendly relations that subsisted between the two jurisdictions, and in view of the duties of the Grand Officers of British America, still hoped to receive from them an official communication, surrendering the authority which had been conferred by the G. L. U. 8. It was therefore determined that we would not render ourselves liable to the imputation of having improperly invaded that jurisdiction ; and a letter was addressed to the Subordinate Lodges, advising them not to dissolve their organization, and promising them Charters, as soon as they could with propriety be granted. At the same time a letter was addressed to the Grand Sire of British America, informing him of the nature of our advices from his jurisdic tion, and soliciting a communication from him, that we might be re- lieved from embarrassment in acting upon the petition of his subordi- nates, To this letter no reply has been received. The Grand Sire awaited an answer for tlie space of a month, and again addressed the Subordinate Lodges, instructing them that the incapacity of a Grand Lodge, the nonusance of its powers, or its voluntary dissolution did not dissolve its subordinates ; and that on the occurence of either of these events, the subordinates reverted to the original jurisdiction of the G. L. U. S. They were consequently authorized to contiime their work, and make returns to this Grand Lodge. All the correspondence on the subject IS herewith submitted, clearly ilisclosing that the Grand Lodge of British North America has abandoned the duties confided to it, and that on account of its singular deficiency In energy, its dissolution is hailed by its membership, as an auspicious event, rather than a misfor- tune. A special mission to that jurisdiction may be necessary to reor- ganize and instruct the existing Lodges. At all events no time should be lost in placing them in the same condition as Lodges in the United State, that they may be enabled to erect Provincial Grand Lodges wherever their interests shall seem to demand them." The Grand Sire further proceeded to give an unfavorable opinion as to the policy of establishing "independent sovereignties," and held up the failure of the Grand Lodge of B. N. A. as a warning against future fcxperiments of that nature. But in attributing the disasters of Canadian Odd-Fellowship to its independent sovereignty he evidently overlooked other and more potent causes at work in the Provinces, though his conclusions might be excusable from his imperfect acquain- ^tJ^ I ; ;i I .v rr Oi.lcr in lli«< Noitli ('niintry. 'riioltt'oMirnii (if ('iiiitiilii, iiiiiiiiltMif Mniilioiil, will) liiiii );i)i)tl ii|i|iii' t.ih'iilioH ii)i' jiiil^in^ iIdI iikI I'KiiNitloi tlic i<\|)i>i'iuiiiiil(>iiKntioH" ii fiuliii'o if \M> iii'i> til jiiil^o frniii tli(i r« ^4llllst'(|u«'ll^ IiihIiu'v of Mio Oni* r hIiown Mint tJio Sii|ii'i>nii> llOli^l> li . not iii((i|il.i>il tlio vii<\vs of (li'iiiiii Sim Mooro. ■ 'I'liii «i Oilil KiillowMliip ill ItriliMli Aiiioi'icii wmm rofoi'i'oil to u S|iiH'iiil ('oniiiiittoK I'oiiNistiii^ of HopH. I>. v. Iliiriiaril, of NoiMitii-ii N«<\\ \oriv. I', (i. Siiitor, of Now llinn|i.liii'i<, iiml .1. I{, Miill«>ii, of Miissiii'hiisi'its, who niiiilo nii o\ti>iiili'il ropurt. on Mio siilijort'. < living i\u <>pitom»/.i>il IuhIiu'v of tlio pro^rosH of tlio Onlor in ('iiiiiula. iiiul iih corn^iit III) osliiliil of its pi'tiHiMit «>onilitioii iih I'oiilii Im< piopiirtid from tlio luatoriiils III tlioir loiiiiiiaiul llioy riosoil llioir roport with tlio fol- lowiii>^ roi'oiniiHMulMl ions ; We litiM' iliiis. III KO'iil It'iiKlli, Kivcn in llu' Iuiikiiiiko of imii' lliitiMli NurMi Aiiii't'iriin I'li'l lir.'ii. M >liiti>iiiiMit iil. imihk i\\i>i Niiiiil iiiilliiirilv ^llllfl^l'l'('ll liy MiIh Oiiiiiil l.i'.t^r, iipnii III!' (ii'iiiiil l.(iili;i< (>r II N. A., il' iiol III: IIh iirliiiil (liHHiiliiMini, lliil, .is v<>t, lull i>|i|iiM IiiiiiIn litis iu<|. Iiot'ii ^ivi'll Id llir |il'ii|ii'i' ililtlinril ii*H of lliill. ilniiul Liiil^r to i^li il«<\\li\ iIm CiiiirliM' nIioiiIiI iinl l>i> rci'iiiiinril, iii;il it" iiiitlu>iil\ ii'voKi'il. Wi' iivo nt' ilii' ii|iimiiii tliiil llio M, W . (Iriiinl Sirr, in |i<v ;i|'iiil ili'piily. sliiiiilil 111' .'iiilliori.'i'il 111 (iroi't'oil to llic I'ily of Miiillrt'iil.iiii'/ siM'k III! Hill rvii'w Willi llu> oIlii-oiH iiikI iih'IiiIiovh llirro, iiliil in u l'l'ul.t>niul liiiiii ■ Mcr roiilit'st tlit'iii Id K'miiiii' iIio iictiiiil fiiiii'liiiiiH nf n (inind IioiIki', iicrni'iliilK In lliriv I'li.irli'i, or t'lUiiijiIlN In sin ii'iiilri' llii'ir (iiiwris loiil iiiillioiiiy In thin (iniiul l.tiili; I'li.il 111 iiisi' i>l llu'ir iii'uli'ct iir n'fiiHiil lo do cillici', tin- (iniml Si, Ins ni<)iitl\ , iiiMv l>,v iii'ot'l.iiiiiilion riM'liiiiii llii< Cliiirli'i' f Iohiii'I'i'ikU'I' 111 .miio, .iiul it>i'i'i\i> wiui'Miils liinii lliis (iiiiiid l.odu'o wiljioiit, cIiiii'.'a:*' ; iind llmti lli<< full liowcr mid iliitliorilv of lliis Ur.lild liod^o lir (>\liMid('d ovi>l' lllitisll Noil) Aiin>i ii'ii, till- s.tiiu' nimiiu'ras if no Cirmid I'ImiliM' liiid cvit Iicimi issiit'd In lliii liviiiid I od};c' llu'ii'of ii'ii, iii'>'Oss,ii-y foi- tlu> jiiri d lli.it. tin- l)lstrii't or 'I'l'iiilorv in niitisli vorll. Aiiitr- ilictioii of iiiiv (Inind l,odi;t> lit>iciifli I'liiirti'ird, >li.ill l which is iiiidiM' tlu> noviTinnmil' of ii N<>|)m'ii|,t' liovt'viioi- iiiid riovinriiil AsKiMiililv I ; Hnd tliiil in o llio M. W. timiul Sin sli'ill not Ii' .ilili- to iittfiid to tlio I'ori'fjoinj; duties in lu-rsoii. In- may iiiinniiMNion soino siiil^ildo jiorson, niviiij^ liiin the \vholi> of tlio Inrogoiiifr |h)woim, or siioli (lovtion Uioivof, iosor»in>? the roniiiindor to liinisolf iis to liiiii slnil! sooin |ii'0|U'r Tlio Koport of this t'oimuittoo having 1hh>ii luloiitiul, tlit! Now (ii'aiul Siro. Wiliuot .1. Do Sanssnr»>. oiidoavoroil to yivo it olYoct, as spootuly as possil>l« ihh .Vttor ooiiiiiuiinoatin'' with tho brothn'ii in tho North, to pit'paro thiin for his visit, lio loailu «l Montroiil on tho 14tli Ootobor. anil luul ati mtorviow with tho last otlioors of (I. L. of IJ. N. A. Ho ur';oil thoiu to rosumo thoir labors ; hut timling that iinpus- *As for oMimiilo tlio t^ivotion of Aiistrin iind (Jorninny into "intlopiMidcnti sovi-it>igntios." * 'This WHS not onrrioil out in tlio oiiso of tho Gnuul Lod^o of tlio Ijinvor Pro- vim-os. whioh was <;ivon jiirisdiotion ovor nil tho maritino I'rovinoos of Dritiuh Xin-tli Amorii-a. » Journiil G. L. l'. S., vol ;<, ji. 'Jl 13. , . , \m\ oDH iMcr.r-oWHirii' incan \I)a. «i sil>l«<, liii I'tui'iviHl rroiii Miriii a luriiiul HinrMiil))' n|' Mmir ('liiirtur, uml ill linliiill' III' (I. ii. r, S,, rrHiiiii«N, I o () !■' OiiMir, ..I' riiK M, W (Ikvni. Sim , II, W. (1 I,, U.S. 'I'liitll irliiiiii it 11111)1 Ciiiiii'i II . I, Wli.Miir (I. Di: Hai Huriii , Miml. VVmlJiy linuiil ^ill'l< i>l' IIh liiilrjiinilr nl ( Irdi'i' (if ( lilil l''c'll'<'■' Ii UK' Ksiiw Vl'. 'I'liiil wlirivii" llii' lli|:lil. Wiiilliy Ui'iiiiil liiiil|M iif III!' I iiil.i'il Sliili'ii of III)! I iiili'lii'iiili'iil ( liili'i' iif llilil |/i'lliian, iliil III ilii iiMiiiiiil < '>iiiiiiiiiiii> II linn, lixlil III Mil' I llv iif lliilhlii'>r<', im Mix l.wi'lily fnilllli ilnv >if Sr|i),iiiiilii'i , mi lliiiilMiiliil I' 1 1; 1 1 1' 1 1 II I II 1 1 11 1 II 1 1' I liii ly-His, I' I re I. iiiln ii ijiuhiirl, iiiivi'ii'lt.:iil v Mic liriinij IiIiiIkk iif Hi ili'ili Niu'lli AiiU'l'Irii, Mm xiiltH' liii ^ iii|{ lii'fiiii' Mm! I iiiM' luiii iiiilini ililiiil.i' III Mii> Miiiil llriMiil l<>i of IJM' lliiih'il Sl.iifi'M , mill wli< rxiiii, Mm mijil (h'liiiil l.iiil|,;i- iif III Jliiili Nmlli Aiih'I im, liiiviii).; iiu iriiuid III i\i nine nil Ml llllli'l loiiM iif M (llllllil linill'.r, ulli'li'liy Mir I li I III' f lliilinli NnrMi Aiiii'iii'ii II di'i'liiniMiii lIlMl |W<< Mlllllr llllH I'I'llHI'll In l'\JHl. : Nnw, I'lii'iii'.riiiir. KNiiw N'l;, Til \ r I, VVii.Mni ,f. |)i; SMiM»n:iii., .MdmI VVniM (Irmid Sill' nf Mm IUkIiI' Wmlliy (Irmid l,nil(,'i' nf Mm l!iiili'il SI,iiIi<'H nf Mm hid |n'iidrllM Irdri' nf ( fdd l''i'llnwi., illidi'i' II. H|ii'cjiil miMiniil.s in iiir vnnLnd liy Mn- Hiiid (Irmid lind^r, fnr Mini. |iill'|inHi', dn Innliy iiiiikf |ii'ni'lmiiiil.inii Mini, Ilii' Climli'i' K'n'il'"' t" l.lii' (liiiiid liiidK"' "• Mritiiili Isfni'Mi Aiiii'i iiii, mid di'clmin^; Mif liiili'|M'lid(ilit< Snvi'ii'i^'iil.y, Ih IIiIh diiy I'liliiiiiii'd, mid iiiiMiniilii'n vi'Hii'd ill Mic (liMiid l,iid) nf llnliiili NniMi Aiiii'iiiii, lire fri Imwi'i'M mid III! Mii liny miiiiillcd mid rrvuknd ; mid ii Diiiil l.i'i'iiiiiniMnn iinw |iiit. In Mn; H<'[iiiniti' i'XiMl.('iiri< nf Mk' Hiiid (iiiuid lindjo' nf Mi'IMhIi Nnilli Aiiii'iicii. And I dn fiirMiiT iiiiihr prni'lmiinlinii U ml' nil ljnd|.^<'H mid I'!iii'iiiii|iiiii'IiI,h lii'ii'lnfmi' inilinrdiiinti' t,n l.ll(^ Hiiiil (llllllil Iind^o nf Hi'IUhIi Nnil.li AiiiiTii'ii, iii'f lii'icliy, mid frntn Miindny di'i'liirnd im Imifri'i' Hiilini'iliiiiil.c l.n Mm Hiiid (irmid Ijiult^'c nf llritiHli N'nrMi Aiii<;i- irii, lull, rcvurl. In, mid lire luninfnrw iird iiiidfr Mic iiiiinidi"t.<' jnriMdic- linii nf tlio (tniiiil LikIk'' "f IIh' l^iili'd Stiil.i'H nf Mir liidr|ii'Mdi'ii(, Order nf Odd- Ki'llnwH ; illid Mm. t,n tlie miiim iilniic hIiiiII Mie huIiI l,ndKi'H mid I'llicmniiirirtntH, iiiiiki' Mn'ir Ri'tiini.s imk iiiHMurMnii nf, rniM'ivn Mm wnrk finm, nr in uny other iiiiiiiiH'r and wiiy III' Knvenii'd liy, ill nil MiiiinK relnt.iiiH In (ldd-Ii'e|ln\vKlii|) ; mid Mint till' Hiiid ljnd(,'('.H mid l'iii('iiiii|iliM'iit,H nlmll lie Koverii"d liy Mi<- Ihwk nf tlie (rrmiil fjodi^e of the I'liltcd Station nf (he ltide|)i'iidelit Order of Odd-I''ellnwH. And f do further iimUe )ii-oi!laiiiiiLioii that the find^^'es mid Mncm.ipiiieitt.H within tho ti^rritniiiil liiiiitn nf liriliHh North AiiiiMic t'hii'h I niiiy hnvn rei'ei V(;(l ('hiuters frnin Mm Hiiid (Irmid |jf MritiHli NorMi Ainerieii, m-e itiveHted witl full jiowiM- mid iiiithority to eoiitiniie their work in iih full mid miiple a manner an thoii),'li the naiil Chiirlers liiid heen ori^'inally derivftd from, imd <,'rmited hy this (liand Lod(,'i'. (iivi'.N under my haiul and tin; Seal of the frraiid Lod^e nf the Unitfid States, at the eity of MniitrtMil, thiw fourteenth day of October, One ThouHand Ei^ht Hundred and Fifty - {,..s.\ Urn VVTLMOT O. De SAUSSURE, K Oraml Sire. ■■i>. ■I ■ - y ^, IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) .** ^Z<^ 1.0 ■^l^jS |25 ■so "^^ ■■■ Kt Itt m m 1.25 lit u u 14.0 V] /. ^ ^.^*' ■> 7 <^ Hiotographic Sdmces Corporation 23 WBT MAIN STRIET WiBSTU.N.Y. 14SM (716)«73-4S03 ■^ i^ 4^ .■iT THE EARLY HISTORY OF 1858 . >■■>••.. Z. * J '■'*■' ■ z 1 ■ , » ■ " li i ''."■• ••■^ ./;;" '-'■ vf^ .. "• w In view of the large extent of territory embraced in the British Dominions, the Grand Sire thongiit it advisable to establish three districts : viz ; the Lower Provinces under I). l>. G. S. Fuller ; Canada East under D. I). G. S, McLaren : and Canada West under D. D. G. S. Reynolds, lie did n(»t deem it a ttttinj; occasion to visit the ditfei'ont subm-dinate lo<1f»es ; but lie f^av(! thorougli instructions and sound ad- vice to the brethren in Avhosc charf^e he had placed the interests of the Order. Wliat might have been the success of Odd-Fellowship in Canada under this an-angenient had it remained undisturbed it i« ) difficult to say. But about this time a new element was introduced into the Order, and a new revival of its interests took place.'altogether inde- liendent of its past transactions or its present position. TJie history of Canadian Odd-Fellowship at the (dose of 185;'. and the beginning of 18r)4 centres round the extreme West. At tliis date there were no lodges of our Order in tlie western part of the Province ; but the Manchester Unity was comparativelj' strong. The nnmuer in whith the business of the society was conducted, how- evei'. gave rise to considerable dissatisfaction. There was an extrava- gant (Expenditure of funds, and no trustworthy audit of financial affairs cddd be obtained. The dissatisfaction appeared to culminate at a meeting of the society held in Chatham in 1855}. It wns in the days befon; r.iilroads, at a time wlien it was not unusual for travellers to get out of their coadies, walk a few miles, and then sit down to rest until tlieir slow-moving conveyancie caught up. Returning home from the Chatham meetmg. dislieartened with tlie prospects of the society, two Representatives of the London lodges — Wm. Bissell and Wm. Smith — sat down on a wayside bank to discuss the situation. They loved Odd- Fellowsliip, but within their own ranks they did not lind its principles px'actised ; and their thoughts naturally turned to tlie American Order, of which they had all heard. Probably Bro. Bissell's personal aciiuain- tance with Dr. Reynolds may liave had something to do in pointing the brethren in this diroction. The result of their dehberations, however, Avas to open up communications witli the authorities of our Institution; and finally a nnmlier of tlie lodges of the M. L'. decided to go over to the American Order. ■ ' But the Western applicants for admission into the Order did not have the patli smoothed over for them, as it had been for the Lodges instituted eight years before. In the case of the earlier Lodges, tlic Grand Lodge sent out its officials, and conferred the de;,rees on the applicants at their own homes. Those who wanted to be Odd-Fellows were put to no ti'ouble nor expense ; all red tape knots were untied for their accommodation, laws and rules wei*e but slightly regarded. ■i •>.. w. >. i • -'■ > > iv-.--' office which ho filled with credit to himself aud Avith protit to t)iu Fraternity. Bro. Bissell's lahors in connection with Odd-FellowMhij) were con- si int and tireless. Honest and up'-if^l it,' warm -hearted and benevolent, he found himself in full natural accord with the ^reat fraternal aud moral principles of our Order. As lonj^ as he was able, he was a con- stant attendant at the meetings of his Lodge and Encampment, as well as of the Grand Lodge ; but with advancing years i)hy8ieal infirmities grew upon him, and conftncd him to his home. His latter days, how- ever, were cheered by the prosperous advance of the Order ho loved so well. The one lodge he helped to o^mju in 18.'>4 became the mother of probably not less than fifty ; and in his own city the five brethren who appUed for the Charter of the first Lodge had multiplied till their num- ber reached nearly a thousand. Surrounded by many friends and brethren, his last hours were si)ent as happy and as peaceful as his phy- sical sufferings would permit ; and on the 4tli of November, 1878, he passed away to liis final rest. ! I- ■»': m ijj"-^- .f ■• ^: THE TWELFTH YEAR-1864. The immediate result of the movement referred to in the close of last year's record was the application for dispensations from Chatham, Amherstburg and London. Tlie jjetitions were granted during the hist week in December ; the first in numerical order being Rosk, No. 28, at Amherstburg. The dispensa'jion for No. 28 had been entrusted to Dr. Isaac Smith, P. G., of Detroit, wlio, in company with Grand Secretary Lane, of Michigan, and other brethren, performed the duty assigned liim by instituting the lodge on the 23rd January, 18;>4. The elective officers were : Henry Mears, N. G. ; Joseph Hackett, V. G. ; Wm. Sinclair, P. S. ; Alex. Hackett, R. S. ; and Wm. E. Archer, Treasm-er. Bro. Smith had also received the dispensation for Chatham. No. 29, and proceeded to institute that lodge on the 25th January. The charter members were ; John T. Delmage, N. G. ; Miles Miller, V. G. ; Seymom* Stephenson, R. S. ; James Higgins, P. S. ; Geo. Turnbull, Treas., and John L. Davis, W., who, with the charter members of No. 28, had been initiated in Olive Branch. No. 38, Detroit. The petition fiom London bore the signatm'es of Wm. Bissell, 1851 OIJD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. 85 Win. Smith, Henry C. Hii<^lics, (ico. W, Asliton and .laiiius Wostliiud. Tlio institution of tlio now Lodj^o, by nanio Euukka Xo. 'M), was con- (luctud on the 8lst January, by P. G. Conner, St. Cathiirines. aHsisted by P. CK's ilev. J. E. Ryerson, J. It. Cook, J. W. Arnistronf^ and A. V. Lambert, of tlie same place. Tlie elected Otticern were : Wm. Smith, N. Ci., Geo. W. AHhton, V. G., H. C. Hu>;hes, Sec. las. Westland,P. S., ami Wnj. Bissell, Treas. With tliese brethren, and witli tlie 10 members received by initiation the first Jiij^ht, Eureka Lodge No. '60, started «)ut on a career wliich lias been a continuous success. Among the first to ])etition for a dispensation had been the mem- bers of Loyal Morpeth Lodge of tlie M. U. But as it was necessarj' for the applicants first to become initiated, and regularly (pialitied. nothing could be done for a time. Tlie necessary arrangements, however, were made as cpiickly as possible, and when Dr. Smith visited Chatham to institute No. *2i), he was enabled also to opcii Morjicth Lodge No. Jjl, The application was by Hiram Bell, John Addcman, Jas. Cady, Kobt. I'uUcr, Henry Buller. Wm. Cowan. W. H. Fellows. The institution took place in Ciiatliaiu on the".i4th January, by iiermission of D. D. G. S. Reynolds. Jiio. Addeman was chosen N. G., Jas. Cady, V. G., Hiram Bell, Sec, W. R. Fellows, Treas. ; Soon after, an application was received frum St. Thomas, from Bros. Geo. W. Morgan, W. H. Cameron, ensatiou, iiTespective of the provinces in which they were located. Some of the old style of irre<;nlarity was exhibited in tlie institution of tlic Nova Scotia lodges, for the District De[)uty took it upon hiniHelf to f^raut the dispensations and open the lo(lj»os. However, on explana- tions being made and the i»roper Hp[)Iications forwarded to Baltimore, the oli'ence was pardoned. Wlieu tlie (i. L. T. S. assembled in Baltimore this year the reports from British America indicated cliueriiij,' progress. The GranH Sire re- counted in full the results of Ins mission, as already given. After com- plimenting highly the District Deputies to whose cliarge he had com- mitted the Order in the North, he otferod the following suggestions foi' action in the premises :*' " Tlie confusion and disorder arising from the cessation of the Grand Lodge of British North America.has produced among the Lodges now in existence numh imperfect work ; and I was earnestly requested in October last, to visit the Lodges and instruct in the work. I did not think the occasion appropriate, or transcending the instructions given me by this body, I should have done so. But the time has now come wlien a visitor, spatially deputed from this Grand Lodge, should visit each Lodge and Kucampment in British North America. Apart from the necessity of communicating instruction in the work, much may now be done to increase the (Jider. The cheering effect from a visitor from this body, will give increased zeal to the brethren, raise the energies of such as flag, and draw, I doubt not, many to our side. In all of the reports snbniitted to you, urgent solicitation is made for such a visitor ; and I earnestly recommend that such a visitor be sent thither immediately upon the adjournment of this communication ; and 1 would specially recommend that such visitor be invested with author- ity to collect the books now in the hands of the past officers in Mont- real, and return them to the proper Officer of this Body." The Grand Sires course was fully endox'sed,andhewas mstructed to visit Canada again or send a Special Deputy. Charters were also granted to all tlie new Lodges from No. 28, to No. 3.o, inclusive ; wliile Acadia No. *2(), received a new Charter as a substitute tor the one ori" ginally granted it by the G. L. of B. N. A. • Journal G. L. U. S., vol. 3, p. 2212. u Hi e .r>..: ■ n ' r .•• ■♦-••■ >.t3-r' • : i » 1 .-M- Le5 l!"v ORKEl-l- S.' P9OPRS 1 f(ONT-l LiTH.C.^. i' r ' I M I '. 1 I ifi I '■ ' ' . ,' ,1 I ■ I'. ■■ I 1 I ) > \ •f ■ Sit' ■ (• • ' 1 • ' i '. 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Viin-y. .Tiiiiioh WoMtlyiitt, .loiiii Ciinu'roii, A. It. C'lirrici' iiinl 'I'lioiiiitH Hioii^litoii, of Umiitford. who had eably )»erformed by deputy. In his place, however, he sent two brothers well (jualified for the work. (Iraiid Secretary Itidyely went to Canada; and Bro. Wm. Ellison, of Massachusetts. Crrand Si^-e elect, went to the Lower Provinces. The proceedings of tlu!se two brothers can best be fjatliered from a few extracts from their own reports presented to the (i. L. U. S. at its session followinj^. Hro. Kidi^ely's report was an ex- tended document, enteriu}? largely into the subject. The Grand Sire had orif^inally delegated the entire work to this eminent brother ; but finding that it would be ditficult in any reason- able time to accomijlish the task, the mission to Nova Scfttia was en- trusted to P. (K M. Ellison. .\fter detailing prelimhiary • movements the (irand Secretarv continues. ' " The undersigned jiroceeded on the 21st of June to the Canadas. and having reacrhed Monti'eal, immediately set on foot encpiiries con- (lerning the existence of our Order in that city, .\fter a day of fruit- less enquiry, no trace whatever of Odd- Fellowship could be found. I determined therefore to defer, until my return from (Juebec, all further search. This course was influenced by my inability to find Past Grand Sire Whitney, who was absent from Montreal, and the certainty that ♦.Tournal G. L. T". S., vol. 3, p. 240.5—2412. )■ '', ff\'^\ •.'•'■ L •.k-'''' * ■ *v 1 ■ • •■ <■ ■ ■'. f . J' • #-iv' •on my arrival. " It wiiH, liowuver, in Homo do({rou dcHpiriting to luam tlio narrative of the trialH and diflieultioH to which the Ordi^r ha«l been Hid>,jcctud, and which had driven the nH!nd>erHhip from the lod^^e-room. The Order, althoU({h in feeble health, niunbered a band iit gallant Hjiirits who were pledged to preHorve it against all odds. It had been abandnned by an unnatural parent, the (t. L. of H. N. A., at a moment when it niont re- le at all times, and now reaching some five hundred pounds. This lodge commended itself to me as a noble illustration of Odd-Fellowship, and inspirc'd me with the deepest interest in its reaction and future jn'osperity. "The subject of the formation of a Grand Lodge for the District was brought to the notice of the lodge, and was most gladly responded to. Steps were taken for therevival of Lodge No. 'i of tliat city,''' which the undersigned earnestly encouraged. The Degree of Kebekah was con- ferred, and gave great satisfaction. The undersigned authorized the District De|)uty to reorganize No. 2 without the form of application to the Executive of the Order ; the said lodge, although nominally de- funct, having never sun'eudered its charter or books, the possession of which was ^retained by the last presiding ollicer. In this connection also I recommended a correspondence with the Brotherhood in Mont- real with a review to the revival of the Order, and promised them the hearty co-oijeration of the Grand Lodge of the United States in that behalf. Before leaving I took occasion again to impress upon them the gi'eat importance of a Grand Lodge for the District, to advise them to work earnestly to that end as the means of putting them in close fel- lowship with us, thus deriving from our example and energy proper in- stmctions and incentives to carry forward the true mission of the Order ♦Mercantile, No. 21, which propoHecl asRuming the number " 2 " on the roll. Albion was No. 1. 18U ODD-FKLLOWHHIl* IN CANADA. m in CauiMla HtiHt. 1 liift thuiu h ^ratihud niul tluliKiiUid Itrotliui'liutMl, thorou^iily iiiipruHMMt w-iili tliu convictiun tliat ii coiinuctioii with tiiu U. L. U. S. WHK ImihI Hiiittid t.< tliuir couditioii, mid anibitioiiH for a rup- roHoiitation in that IhhIv at an early moment. « m * ^< « m * "Thu city of Montrual was roucliud on th« 2Hth of .lunu : and my iuquiricH wuru at om-o roHunuid as to thu ciontiitioii of thu Order iu that dty, and tliu practicability of itH revival. I had the plcaHiirc of inuot- inf^ at an early nionu'iit, with Kro. Wliitney, a Pant Orand Hire of thu G. L. of H. N. A., and a I'aHt (iraiid HuproKeiitativc of tho (i. L. l*. S. TluH distin^uiHhud brother wan highly gratified to inuot niu, liiid upon hearing the rttcital of my visit to Qaobec and my present j»uri»OhO at Montreal was at once re-inspired with his former enthiisiaHm in Odd- Fellowship. anensation to institute the Lcxlgu was committed to P. O. S. Whitney, in whose charge it is liardly ne- cessary for me to say it was safely reposed. 1 remark, in this cou- nection, that the establishment of a new lodge, instead t>f reviving one of the old lodges, was suggested in conse«]uence of the possible conflict as to which name or number should he selected; au<1 tlie adoption of the name was influenced by the same spirit to embrace in the new lodge all the surviving membership of the ohl. 1 regi'et to say that at the present the prosjiects of the new hwlge are not flattering ; but it in t)elieved that the revival of tiu- Order in QuelH;c. its great success in Canada West, and the daily increasing business and social intercourse between Montreal and the United States will combine to revive the energies of the Brotherhood, and to lead it on t" i)ro8perity. **I left the city of Montreal on the 'iUth June, for Canada West,aud reached Brockville, upon lake Ontario, the residence of I). 1). (irand Sire Thomas Reynolds. This distinguishe .'!' .r *. ^^'^ 1668 ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. n wards iiiHtructecl them in the work of the Order, whicli they received Avith a f^roat do^reo of kiiuhiess and courtesy. At thoir request I con- ferred the Third, Fourtli and Fifth Do ■ . ' I,- «l < '1 K • i'. II- 1 j V > ■ '■ ^ ..-■ With men like Bro. Fuller at its heart, the Order in the Maritime Provinces had special advantrges. For a time, however, the Grand Lodge found its courso far from easy. Shortly after its institution it re-numbered its Subordinates (Acadia No. 1, P]astern Star No. 2 and Cobequid No. 3) ; and made a few additions : Hamilton No. 4, at Lun- enl)erg, in 1850 ; Fuller No. r>, at Stellarton, in IR.'iH. and Norton No. fi, at New Glasgow, in 18.59. Then for ten years there ensued a period of great depression. Only three Ijodges, Nos. 'i, 5 and (J, were in oper- tion the greater portion of this time ; but they remained steadfast ; and the Grand Lodge had at last the satisfaction of establishing Odd- Fellowship on a firm and enduring basis. In 1H7H it controlled 'itt Lodges in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Fidward Island, with a meml)ership of 'i.'jOO ; and its prospects were then as bright as those of any sister jurisdiction in the r>orainion. In Canada East Grand Secretary Ridgely's labors were fruitless. As will be seen from his report, Albion, No. 4, had assumed the first l>lace on the roll, and called itself No. 1. The Mercantile, No. 1!), had never surrendered its books and charter, though it had bgeu practically defunct for some time. The 1>. D, (j. S. was authorized to revive it as No. '2, but it never revived. In Montreal P. G. Sire Whitney and the other members of the Order interviewed by Bro. Ridgely had not been " re-inspired with their former enthusiasm," as he had hoped. They were only temporarily galvanized into some show of activity, which dis- appeared with the Grand Secretary's departure from the city. The Phoenix, No. 3. for which a dispensation was granted, proved to be a stiU-born Phoenix. The Order was too far gone for any remedy to be effectual. Albion, in Quebec, continued its existence for a few years longer, and then dissolved. D. D. G. S. McLaren was earnest in his efforts to keep life in the organization, but he was alone in the work, and his own death a few years after removed the last stay of the Order in his jurisdiction. James McLaren had been one of the most efficient laborers in Odd- Fellowship in the city of Quebec. When the Order was fashionable there were plenty anxious to bear the honors and to occupy prominent places in its councils ; but when the excitement ceased and the novelty wore oflf. it required men of Bro. McLaren's stamp to keep the banner flying. He was chosen to fill a subordinate office in the Grand Lodge of Quebec at its organization in 1847. and every year found him a regu- lar attendant. For the last few years of its existence he was the only representative from Qnebec. Faithful among many faithless, he held fast to the colors ; and when in 1853 the G. L. U. S. resumed jurisdic- tion over British America, his appointment as Deputy Grand Sire for \Mr, ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. M Canada East was not only a jnst tribnte to his wortli, bnt was really the only hope for Odd-Fellowship in his section. .Ml his efforts, liow- ever, were in vain. In 1857, when Dr. Heynolds was calling the Orand Lodge of Canada West to meet in London. Bro. McLaren wrote : " Although envy is a sin, I feel almest inclined to commit it when I see the position you occupy in respect to our beloved Order. Your circular calling the meeting of the (irand Lodge has caused me some pain, as it arrived at a time when we wei'e about committing suicide, and by the time your meeting is held we shall be no more." A few days after, he perished on boaid the ill-fated (iteamer Mmi- Ircal. At the same time Albion Lodge divided up its funds among the members and disbanded. Bro. McLaren was highly esteemed by those with whom he came in ccmtact;^'' and in Quebec where lie had charge of the jail, there were none more respected than he. In the words of one of the city papers chronicling liis death : "He was a man who proved by his example that intellect can elevate, and Christianity soften the vigor of any office ; who brought to the management of a jail an amount of judgment, sagacity, resolute • intrepidity, and the power of methodical arrangement, which might have sufficed for the command of a fleet or the generalship of an army." From the death of Bro. McLaren and the dissolution of Albion Lodge, Odd-Fellowship had no existence in the Province, until the or- ganization of Mount Royal Lodge, No, 1, in Montreal, on the 13th Dec, 1870 ; and then a new leiinne began. Of the old members of the Order, J. C. Becket, the last Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Montreal, Wm. Hilton and Dr. A. H. David, united themselves again with the Fraternity ; but with the exception of Bro. Becket, took no active part in its operations. Under new men, a newer, and it is to be trusted a more enduring order of things was established. Lo. 3"2.— Geo. T. Claris. ■ "*•" . >■ ' EiUu No. 88.— W. A. Glover. GoiT, X(i. 84. — John Cameron, B, F. VanBrocklin. Those brethren constituted " The Grand Lodge of Canada West " at its first session, and had tlie following for their first Grand Offi- cers : ) , Dr. Reyxolds, Grand Master. ' ' '• • C. Yalk, Deputy Grand Master. '*' '• J. Camkron, Grand Warden. '" •' " '' A, Dixon, Grand Secretary. '' ■,':'^ '"'■{■■'■" (t. T. Claris, Grand Treasurer. Dr. llKVNOLns, Grand Representative. Geo. Sherwood, Grand Marshal. ' C. E. Ewing, Grand Conductor. Wm. Fitzsimmons, Grand Guardian. In selecting Dr. Reynolds as tiie first occupant of tlm Gi'and Mas- ter's chair the delegates shewed their appreciation of his services to the Order, as well as of his fitness for the position. Bro. Reynolds was born at Brockville on the 17th of October, 1820, his parents coming from the north of Ireland in the previous year. Educated at the District Grammar School in liis native town, at the age of sixteen he was sent to study medicine with the late Dr. Stephenson, of Montreal. When the rebellion of 1887- '38 commenced he enlisted as a volunteer and served for some time in Montreal, Re- (•*•'■ less ODD-FELLOWSHIP IN CANADA. \m tuniiii<{ to Upper Canada and being inHtruniental in raiHing a cunipaiiy ior the "Qneen's Itoyal Borderers" stationed at Broekville, he received a Hiihultern's eoniniiHHifm, and waw ])reHent at the battle of the Wind- mill tou{»ht near Prescott in November, iH'dH. lu this enga(.;enient lie won the eonnuendation of the BritiHh commander, Colonel Young, and was ottered a commission in Her Majesty's regular army. Tliis otter was sid)se«]uetly renewed to him when at college in Edinburgh, but he steadily declined the honor, preferring to prosecute his medical studies. In 1H3U ho went to Scotland and entered tlie University of Edinburgh as a medical student, where, passing his e.r the Medical Examiners to the University of Toronto, he held these positions to the time of his death ; a logical, clear and convincing writer, he was a contributor to the medical journals of the day. fur- ni.shed several papers for the Smithsonian Institute at Philadelphia and the Canadian Institute at Toronto, and was the author of some impor- tant and very much appreciated essays on literary and scientific sub- jects. An accurate thmker, he carefully considered u subject before writing or speaking ui)on it ; ytst if called iipon without prejiaration he was blunt, ready and forcible. Possessed of a suave manner, he was cii|)ablc of swaj'ing the feelings and enlisting the sympathies of his audience ; lieuce outside of his profession he wielded a very important iiitluence. and was ever foremost in furthering the interests of his fel- low-townsmen materially, .socially and morally. Bro. Heynolds was initiated into Brock liodge, March (i, IH4(>, and was chosen Noble Grand in the ensuing October. An enthusiastic member of the Order, in his private and professional life he daily prac- ticed the cardinal virtues of benevolence and cliarity. His face was never turned away from tlie poor and helpless, and it was hisconstaut aim to see that the iv''»t!iples of tlie Order were practiced in accord- ance with their design and purity .'•= Dr. Reynolds filled tlui office of Grand Master with unwavering zeal and faithfulness, until the session in Brantford, in August. 1858, when the pressure of personal engagements compelled him to decline re-election,and he gave up his place to Bro.Chauncey Vale, of St. Catha- rines. When the Grand Lodge met next year in Cobourg. Bro. Rey- nolds was seriously ill. The laborious duties of an extensive country *For this sketch of P. G-. M. Reynolds, we are iudebted to P. G. Jno. F . Woods, Broekville. 1 ^•^y ^^•■' itiii *M 90 THE EARLY HISTORY OP 1866 I pructiue Imd gradually undermined a uoiiHtitutiou never robuHt ; and under a severe cold, caught in a night ride through a rain Htorm, lie at laHt broke down, in the Grand Lodge hiu brethren remembered liim by a vote of uympathy, and a unanimouH uxpre.-tbion of hope for hiu re- covery. Tlieir sympathy cheered him ; but their hope was vain. He died on the 14th September, 1B69 ; and when next tlie brethren met the graHH was growing green over the grave of this true Odd-Fellow. At the organization of the Grand Lodge of Canada West, the Or- der in the Province numbered twelve lodges, with a mbmbership of a little over five Imndred. But, though few in number, the material was good. They liad much to contend with — indifference within, opposition without ; and, not least of all, a time of unparalleled commercial de- pression. Some of the Lodges succumbed to adverse circumstances ; but new ones were formed to take their places, Among the twelve that were placed under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Canada West, the Loilges in Cubourg, Grafton, Caledonia, Amherstburg, Mor- peth and St. Thomas — just half the number — tliod after u struggle more ov less protracted. But the Grand Lodge never faltered in its worli ; and in the year 1H7U, with lUU lodges, wliose membershiiJ reached V2,- 571, and whoso aunnal revenue exceeded $100,000, it stood among its sistof jurindictions not the least wealthy and influential. Twelftii in the list in uutusrical straugth, and nintli in the extent of its income, the old Grand Lj.l-ije of Cjinada We it, under its jire^sent honored name of the Giu'il Li)\^i of O.it idj, be ivs biMVjIy al jft tha b-iauar of Frekndsuip, Love and Tuuth. j ^.'^i; . :ilS| ■Pi ^^HE!*A 1 P M -tl Wm APPENDIX. no LODGES IN BRITISH AMERICA PRIOR TO ORGANIZATION OF THE GRAND LODUE OFjCANADA WEST. No, Namk. UNDKR (J. L, 1 1 Prince of WaleH, 2 Queen'B 3 'Prince Albert . . Location. iDatk ok iNHTiTtirroNi Condition. Monti'eiil, V. Montreal, C. St. John, C. K. E. E. August 10, IWia Died Murrli, lnri;l. iDecomber 1, 184^1... . Died March, 1Sjj3. Febnmry 15, 1844. . JDied in 1852. UNDER (J. L. OK C. 9 10 Albion Commercial Victoria Oriental 8|Canada .... Brock . Quebec, C. E. . . Montreal, C. B . . Belloville, C. \V. StauHtead, C. E. Montreal, C. E. Brockville, C.W. Cataraqui iKinpnton, C. W.March 7, 1846 Died .Inly, 18;>7. iDied Mitrch, 1853. iDied July, lR-)3. .Tuly 29, 1845 'Died in 18-)1. JMarch 13, 1846 IDied .January, 1849. March 5, 1846 I Still alive November 20, 1844. Decembers, 1844 .. [June 17, 1845 11 Prince Edward. 12 Ontario 18 Otonabee 14 Hope 15 Tecumseh 16, Union 17 Burlington . . . 18' St. Francis ... 191 Mercantile 20 Ottawa Picton, C.W. .. Cobourg, C.W.. Peterboro', C.W Port Hope, C.W. Toronto, C. W.. St. Catharines . . Hamilton, C. W, Cornwall, C. W Quebec, C. E. .. Bytown, C. W., Died in 1850, resusci- tated Aug. 7, 1875. Died December, 1851. Died June, l«n. Died in 1850. Died April, 1849. Died October, 1849. Still living. Died July, 1848. jApril 2, 1846 Died November, la^l. April 7, 1846 iDied February, 1853. 'August 2, 1846 Died in 1853. March 9, 1846 . March 10, 1846. .March 11,1846. March 12, 1846., March 14, 1846 , March 17, 1846 March 19, 1846 UNDER G. L. OF B. N, A. 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 34 35 Home Phoenix . . . . Wellington Beaver Oxford Industrj' . . . Acadia Victoria .... Toronto, C. W. . iMarch 18, 1847 (Died March 7, 1849, Oshawa, C. W. .|March 29, i847 Wellington, C.W Lloyd town, C.W. Woodstock, C.W Haldimand, C.W Halifax, N. S. . . Caledonia, C. W. Died April, 18^.9. Died July, 1851. Died 1849. Died 1849-50. December 28, 1847 March 1, 1848 May, 1849 June 1 3, ia50 'Died May 3, 1859. January 18, 1851 IDied in 1867. June 8, 1852 JDied February 1856. Rose Chatham Eureka Morpeth Elgin Erie Gore Eastern Star . Cobequid UNDER O. L. U. 8. Amlierstburg .. .iJanuary 23, 1864... . Chatham, C. W.I January 25, 1854 London, C. W...lFebruary 2, 1854... Morpeth, C. W.;January 26, 1854. . . St.Thomas.C.W.lMay 6. 1854 PortBurwell ....iOctober 6, 1854 Brantf ord, C . W. December 27, 1854 . . Pictou, N. S j 1854. Truro, N.S 1 1854. SUBORDINATE ENCAMPMENTS. Died '58, resusitated Still living [May 6,'75 Still living. Died in 1857. Died '62, resuscitated Still living [ June 20'78 Still living. Still living, No 2, L.P. Died in 1856. [B.N.A. 1 Hochelaga. 2 Stadacona , 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Royal Mount... St. Louis Wellington Mount Hebron. Tomif obi Moira Mamberton .... Montreal .. Quebec ... Montreal .. Quebec . . . 'Toronto . . . Petorboro'. Stanstead . Belleville . Halifax . . . April 2, 1844 ; October, 1844 March 21, 1846 \ All of the Encamp- June 9, 1846. 'ments ceased working September, 1846 'during or before 1852, October 24, 1846 except No. 9, which March 30, 1847 , continued in operation February 26, 1847.. until 1861. January, 1862. , | r '''' i4 i A mi I u 'n r.\ H m m mi m '"'■ L irr .':i!* : llir APPENDIX. GnAND MASTERS OF O. L. OF CANADA. Name. i r. -- -r _ Rewidencf.. Moiitreiil Datk ofInhtai.lation. •Win. M. 15. llnitlcy, Will. Kdddeii November 16, 1844. ^j » AuKH^t U, 184fi. Allf{u^4t 5, 1846. • •li. H. Ilnmiltoii II (tRAND SIRKS Ol' (f. L. OF B. N. A. : .U^^' *R. H. HHiiiilton, . . Moiitrcnl lanuiiry 1, 1847. E. L. .Moiiti/.aiul)prt, (^ncliec AunuHt 17, " C. Oiiiikin Moiitiviil August 21, 184!). •H. IT. Wliitmv " Septeinlier. laV). Will. Hilton " Septtniilifi- 1, 181)1. GRAND MASTERS OF PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGES. *DpcfiaHe(l. Na-»ik. I'HOVINC'K, I'lTivilice of ( )iiebee Datk. Samuel Wright... Alirnliam .Toseiih 1817. .. .. it (I 1848 •I'oter Sliepjianl Weston Hunt t. (( 1840 U l( laio *.T MeLaien t ( 1. .. If51. ■Ino. Dyde I'rovinco of Montreal .... 1847 H. E. Moiitfjoineric <( t. 1848 A. H. Davirt J. C. Beeket *R. KueeHliaw it tt I'rovinee of Toronto. 1849 1850 1849. Thos. Wortliiiigton " Kingston.... 1850 ,/ ■•i-^-; .,» 1. 1 / u ■' . } A , -•■ .,r| , . j I- K fH;..l fm ,. (■ /( ■ ,-f- APPENDIX a >.,. I . -V I I \;:l'> j LODGES INSTITUTED IN CANADA. WEST PHIOU TO THE ORGANI'/ATION OF THE (JHANT) LODGE FOli THAT PROVINCE. '■■!;■ m ' > ■■ •- • - Victoria, No. (), Bkij.faii.lk. ' The tirst Lodge in Ciiuada West, was organi/od mainly tliroug)i the exertions of Ed. Mnrney, Esq., M. P. P. for Hastings, a prominent barrister and politician of Kelloville. The applicuition for the Charter was signed by Donald Ross, Ed. Murney, J. A. Glassford, Alex Jndd, and A. H. Myers. The Lodge was opened on the 17th June, 1H4.'», by P. G., D. Milligan, of Montreal, who had been commissioned a special deputy for that purpose. The Officers installed for the tirst term were : Donald Ross, N. G., E. Murney, V. G., Alex. Judd, Sec, Francis McAnany, Treas., G. C. Bogart, W., E. W. Holton, C„ H. Corhey, R. S. N. G., J. P. Mordon, L. S. N. G., Thorp, R. S. S., Yeomans, L. 8. S., James Fitzgibbon, R. S. V. G., J. H. Meacliam. L. S. V. G., E. L. Herchimer, I. G., J. K. Lyons. O. G. The Lodge had a veiy prosper- ous career for some years, large numbers being added to the member- ship. In February of 1H47. a handsome lodge room was dedi<;ated to the service of the Order, in a building especially erected for the j)urpose. As was customary in those days, the furnishing of the room was decid- edly luxurious. As years passed bv, however, and the novelty of Odd- Fellowship wore off, the early enthusiasm abated, and great indiffer- ence was shown by the members. The few who attended with any degree of regularity, lost lieart to a great extent, and we find in March 6th, 1851, a motion introduced to surrender the Charter. This was lost, however; and an attempt made to brhig back some of the careless, by passing a resolution allowing all the members more than #,'5 in arrears to give their notes for the amounts owed, payable with interest out of future claims for benefits. That did not seem effectual, how- :?^^. 102 APPENDIX if . ■; « * '«» : '*, .'• - ,"' ■*'■ ,• ,> , « iy..,> ,»i jl .^. f. k. ever ; and the motion to Hiirrondor waH re-introduced about nine montliH after , and a Coinniitteo appointed to attend to the matter. No action Hcenis to iiavo houn taken ; tiiere does not appear to have been life enouf^ii left eveii to Hurrender. MeetiuKH were hold at inter- valH ; HonietinieH every month, HometimeH not for Hix niontliH, till the ir)th .Inly. lHr>ll. After that date \'i(^toria ueaHedtoexiHt. Thefollow- iim is a list of Noble (Jrands of the Lod^e, in the Order in which they tilled the C'luur : Donald Kosh, K. Murney, Alex. .Judd, Nathan Jones, FranciH McAnany. Sniitli Hartlett, Merrick Sawyer, K. W. Holton, <1. C. Uopirt, B. Dounall, (ieo. NoilHon, K. P. Kolton, S. M, WaHhbnrn, JiiH. Canniil', Rolmrt KobertHon. W. K. liurnham, .biH. Brown, .1. D. I'vinf^le, H. Canniff. Henry Harrison, B. F. Davy, W. Lee. Bhock, No. U, Buockvim.k." The fifth of March, 1841), is an important date in the history of Odd- Fellowship in Ontario. On that day there was organized in the old town of Brockville Brock Lodge No. !>, and althougli not the first lodge of onr Order in the Provnice, it ranking as No. U,in what was then the united Provinces of Canada, it is nevertheless the oldest living lodge in the Dominion ; all other lodges of a prior date having at one tune or another ceased to exist. To give an idea of how business m the lodge was transacted in these days we think we (lamict do better tlian copy a portion of the first minutes of the lodge taken from the minute book, which is still in existence. The foUoA^nng extract will also give the names of the char- ter members : • " Brockville, C. W., Tith March, 1846. " D. G. M. Thos. Hardie and P. G. George P. Dickson, as a special deputation from the Grand Lodge of Canada to open lodges in C. W, , met together with Brothers G. Sherwood, of Queen's Lodge No. 2 ; J. Rhynas, Prince of Wales' Lodge No. 1 ; G. Morton, Commercial Lodge No. 5, and Thos. Webster, of Commercial Lodge No. 5, and in order to make another member so as to fill up the necessary number required by the petition, Mr. James Goodeve was in the presence of the above- named members duly initiated in the five degrees of our Order. The petition being filled, the lodge was by them duly opened and consti- tuted by dispensation under the name, style and title of " Brock Lodge No. 9." According to previous arrangement. Brother George Sher- • Prepared by John F. Woods, P. G, . • , APPENDIX lUH wochI wiiH inHtalletl ill the N. LVh cimli- ; Joliii llliyaus, V". G. ; lloor^^*! Morton, Htn r^tury ; I'jww Wulwtt-r, 'I'reiiHiirui-. " li v\ js moved kikI 'M'conded Unit klio Hy-liiws mid HuIch of Order of (iuoeii's LcmIh'' No. "2, I. () of (), F.. he iuh)iiteil, with tlie exeeptioii uf the iirticle ou Hnieiidiiiciits iiiid iuniuit\ fuoH.. " The rest of tlio iiiiuutoH uppeiired to recor»l priucipiilly pro^mMilM for uiemherHhip, of wlueli tliero wan ^i hanxi iiiualjer. Aiuony tlie rest tippears the name of Tlioinas Reynolds, the first (irand Master of the Orand Lcxlge of Canada West. Ill the minutes of April lutii, lH4li, appears a roHohitiou, orderiii|^ a eommunieation to he sent to tlie (irand Lod^e, complaining^ that common report made it appear that Caturaqiii Lod^e.No.lU.was making a hurlestjue of the initiation ceremony, swingiiif^ the candidate in the air with a crane, lowering; him into a ccUar full of hnriiiiifj sulphur, etc. This action on the part of brock Lod^e shows that at the very hogin- niu^ of its career the memhers had a correct appreciation of the teach- ui|js of the Order, a high degree of res])eet for its work, and a deter- mination to uphold its character. .\ud in this we prohahly have one of the great reasons why Brock Lodge has lived and prospered when HO many of its sister lodges speedily dropped out of existence. The lodge has always held a high place in the estimation of the people of Brockville.and has had an uninterrupted career of prosperity — not ouly flourishing itself ; but upholding Odd- Fellowship in its vicinity. It has been the parent of a large number of lodges in the eastern part of the Province: and was especially instrumental in maintaining the Order in e.xistence in Canada during the adverse tlays of 185;$. Among its most prominent members have been the following gen- tlemen : Dr. Thos. Reynolds. F'irst Orand Master of Canada West, whose services to the Order are detailed in the record of the year 1855. P. G. M. William Fitzsinmions, has been several times Mayor of Brockvillc ; represented the Electoral District of Brockville and Elizabethtowu in the Local Legislature, during the first two parlia- mentary terms after Confederation and was elected at the general election held on the 17th September, 1878, to represent the same Rid- uig in the House of Commons. He has always been a leading citizen of the place. The late Col. James Crawford, who represented the above Riding in the House of Commons from 18G7 to 1872, was a member of Brock Lodge. ^ ; » . ni r ■■■■•'■> >'!rr.'*'^ . . i, ' . . .' M - .-:.•# /Air ^■1 M .-.'■■Asii'i.il ^>A^i ' 'V. ■■ . 104 APPENDIX Past Grjind Ptitriavcli, W. H. Cole, was elected to represent the Electoral District of j /o(!kville, in the Le<^islature of Ontario, at the •general election held in January, 187"), and served there in that capa- city till 187S>. He has at all times been an euteri)risin<« and public spirited citizen. Botli he and P. G. M. Win. Fitzsiniiuons, arc active members of Brock Lodge. The Hon, George Sherwood, now Judge of the County Court of Hastings, was also for many years, prior to his appointment as Judge, a worthy mend)er of Brock Lodge, and a leading Odd-Fellow in the locality. Tn fact at one time or another, all, or nearly all of tl;e lu-om- iuent citizens of Brockville, have been active members of this Lodge. ■!^«J ) 1 ?-^> '1 j : J* '■ '■i m ■'. : ':■ * ■''■ i t ■■ . ,11 ■* 1 •■ ■ : J' ? ,- , h- t If ^' \. ., ■ X «,; C'ATAKAgui, No. 10, Kingston. This lodge was organized by Bros. Hardie and Dickson on the 7th of March, 184G. The mend)ers of the Order at that time resident in the city were Bros. Donald Christie and Jolm A. Macdonald, of No. *2. and Henry Gillespie and Jolni Fraser, of No. 5. In order to secure tlic proper munl>ei of applicants. Dr. Kobert McLean was initiated and the degi'ees were conferred on him and on Bros. Gillespie and Fraser. The lodge was instituted at tlie residence of Bro. Fraser. and liad for its first officers: Jolni A. Macdonald, N. G. ; D. Christie, V. G. ; H. GiUespie, Secretary, and John Fraser, Treasurer. A costly suite of rooms were found for the new lodge in the City Buildings, over the Post Office, and fnrnisliedat an expense of over |80(), the money being advanced by the charter members. For a time Catarac^ui increased rapidly. As indi- cated elsewhere, the initiation in this lodge was a lively performance, and verj- attractive to spectators. But they soon wearied of that, and the lodge began to decline. Dr. Robert Barker, a prominent member, who repeatedly fiUed the i^rincipal chair, and who was its last occu- pant, gives as among the cliief causes ot decline the lurge number of sick members who became beneficiaries, and the disproportion between dues and benefits. Assessments became necessary to meet the de- mauds on tlie Treasurer. As a natural consequence, withdrawals be- came frequent, and it was soon difficult to find euougli members to till the offices. The arrears of indel)tedness to the city for rent had swollen to a large sum, and it was finally decided to dispose of the fur- niture, etc., and endeavor to keei) up tlie lodge in a less expensive style. This remedy was tried, but proved ineffectual. About this time, also. Masonry became popular, and several members withdrew to join this society " thus a■«; >'V, -v.- >k 108 APPENDIX. Bro. Kneeshaw's store ; and on August 11, 1847, they entered a new hall on Church street. That they made ji^ood progress for a time is oVideut from the fact that on tlio second night of meeting, twenty-one candidates wore initiated. The control of the Order in Toronto de- volved very largely oa two bretliren, S.li. Oimpboll and R. Kneoshaw, who were the most active Odd-Fellows in the city. But, however worthy and able thej' may have been in private life, or in the conduct of their own affairs, tlioy do not api)oar to liave been tlie right material out of wliicli to make tlie best class of Odd-FeUows. Bro. Campbell, who occnpied the important positions of (iraud Warden in tlie Grand Kncampment, Provincial Deputy for Toronto, and Special Representa- tive to tlio G. L. U. S. from the G. L. of B. N. A., was compelled to leave the Order in ratlier bad odor. And Bro. Kneeshaw, wlio succeed- ed him as Deputy, seems to have been very enthusiastic for a sliort time; and then to liave suddenly drojiped out of active service. The Lodge was something like Bro. Kueeshaw m this respect. It made a flash, tlien went out. Its last meeting was held in October, 1849. Union, No. 1g, St. Catharines. Among the oldest and most jirosperous Lodges in the Province of Ontario, is Union No. IG, St. Catharines. It was instituted with diffi- culty, and with not the brightest prospects. In 1846 there was one member of the Order resident in St. Catharines, James Stevenson, of Prince of Wales Lodge, Montreal. Anxious to have a Lodge opened, he had pressed the matter upon the authorities of the Order in Mont- real, but without any apparent results. Unable to get any definite answer from the officials of the Grand Lodge ; and concluding that they would make no effort to introduce Odd- Fellowship into his town, he united with some members of the Manchester Unity, and assisted in opening St. Catharines Lodge No. 4148, of that Order, in the early part of 184G ; and was chosen Vice-Grand. Meanwhile, however, the Grand Lodge of Canada liad concluded to send two brothers to the Western Province to open new Lodges ; and on the 17th March, Past Grand Geo. P. Dickson arrived in St. Catliarines for that purpose. Bro. Stevenson thought he had enough to do in the Lodge of the M. U.; with which he had now become connected ; but was finally persuaded to assist in opening a Lodge of our Order. With his aid a number of citizens were secured who were willing to unite in the work ; and in the evening Bro. Dickson initiated and (pialified Messrs. John Maulson, David Kessack, Channcey Yale, E. W. Stephenson, D. McPhail and Jno. L. Ranney, and instituted Union No. 16. The name was in one sense, very appropriate. For there was a Union of both the English and the American Orders in this Lodge, in the person of Bro. Steven- son, who was N. G. in one and V. G. in the other. The first Officers APPENDIX. 109 elected were : J. Stevenson, N. G., John Manlson, V. G., D, Kesstick, Secretary, and C Yale, Treasurer. From its institution, the Lodge grew steadily. During the oltl reifimr, it was one of the strongest Lodges in Canada West. Wlien the Grand Lodge for tliis Province was organized in I8r».'), Union niinihered over 100 niemhers, and sent five Reiiresentatives to Brockvillc. In 18G8, the Lodge erected a magnifi- cent building, which has not only served tlie purposes of the Order, but has afforded a large revenue. By careful nianagemeht of its finances tliis Lodge is now the wealthiest in the jurisdiction of Ontario. It has also supplied from its membership, a large number of the leading men of the Order in the Province. Among Grand Masters there have been from this Lodge Chauncey Yale, S. G. Dolson, James D. Tait ; and among Grand Patriarchs, S. G. Dolson, and Adam Purvis. BURLINOTON, No. 17, HAMILTON. This Lodge had the shortest life of any of those organized by the deputation to Canada West, in 1846, having been in existence but a Uttle over two years. The only members of the Order in Hamilton whose aid could be secured when the deputation reached that city,was Bro. Hugh McKinstry, of No. 2 ; and on him the degrees had to be conferred to qualify him as a petitioner. Plenty of citizens were found, however, willing to join the Society ; and Messrs. Wm. A. Shaw, An- drew Stuai-t, Jasper T. Gilkison, Geo. Angus and Wm. A. Harvey, were initiated, and with Bro. McKinistry, formed the Charter members. The Lodge was opened on the 19th March, 1846, witli the following officers: H. McKinstry, N. G. ; Wm. Shaw, V. G. ; Wm. A. Harvey, Sec. ; J. T. Gilkison, Treas, ; C. Stewart, P. S. ; Geo. Angus, W. ; Geo. W. Burton, C; Hxigh C. Baker, R. S.N. G. ; Stephen Oliver, L. S. N. G. ; Jas. Geddes, R. S. V. G. ; Albert Bigelow, L. S. V. G. ; Thomas M, Simons, R. S. S.; Thomas A. Blythe, L. S. S. ; Thomas Simons, I. G.; A lodge room was secured in a building owned by H. C. Baker, and for a few months there was a great rush of members. But the us- ual re-action followed ; and by the beginning of 1848, the attendance was so small, and the interest in the society so faint, that it was thought necessary to make special efforts to revive the lodge. These all failed, however, and on the 1st July, 1848, it was decided to pay all debts and hand the balance with paraphernalia, etc., over to the Grand Lodge. The intention was a good one ; and showed that the Lodge understood the legal mode of closing up its affairs. Whether the intention was car- ried out is doubtful ; for there is no record on the Grand Lodge books of any balance ever received from Burlington. But, at all events, the lodge then ceased working. The Noble Grands of the I^odge had been ; 'I m MAfm ^^tJ- '■•fin it:.:. A J] ■ ^^/,f■|^^i■.'s■J l'\'' .I'll '■iv'-'ifj ■ 110 APPENDIX. r:» ■ ■ H. McKinstry, Wm. M. Shaw, Win. A. Harvey, A. Stewart, J. T. Gil- kiHon, H. C. Baker, R. P. Street. St. Francih, No. 18, Cornwall. . This was the last lorlj^e organized by the deputation sent to Can- ada West, and was instituted by Bros. Hardie and Dickson, on tlieir way liorae, on th« Ist April, 1840. Bro. J. 1). Prinple, of No. 2, was the only brother resident in Cornwall whose aid could be obtained, Bro. Sandfield Macdohald being at the time in attendance at Parliament. After explaining the principles of the Order to some of tlie citizens of Cornwall, the following gentlemen offered themsalves for initiation in order to become qualified as charter members : M. Marshall, J. F. Pringle, L. F. Putnam, Alex. McDougall and Duncan McDonald. The elected officers of the first term were : J. D. Pringle, N. G. ; J. F. Pringle, V. G. ; L. M. Putnam, Sec. ; A. McDougall, Treas. ; Duncan McDonald, P. S. No record can be found of the history of No. 18, fur- ther than the fact, gathered from Grand Lodge returns, that it pros- pered and attained a membership by the year 1849 of near 100 ; but with the commencement of the depression in Odd-Fellowship that took place about this time St. Francis Lodge also began to decline, and sometime about the close of the year 18.')0 it suspended opei'ations. Ottawa No. 20, Bytown. "^ ,;a^v * .., Htu' '•' iBb< W- ':• ■ ■ IS lH^; Odd-Fellowship was first introduced into Bytown (now known under the more romantic name of Ottawa) by the Manchester Unity, whose authorities opened Chaudiere Lodge, No. 4028, in the year 1845 ; but the growing popularity of the American Order, as it was called, soon opened the way for a lodge of this branch of Odd-Fellowship. Several residents of Bytown united with the lodges in Montreal, and Grand Secretary Hamilton, returning from an official tour in the West during the summer of 1846, was enabled to visit this town and open Ottawa Lodge on the 2nd August. The applicants for the charter were Francis Thompson, of No. 1 ; Thos. S. Hunton, John Scott, Alexander Bryson and Zachariah Wilson, of No. 2 ; and Robert Hervey and Gi.o. B. Lyons, of No. ,5. On their institution, they chrj." ,.!. their first offi- cers : G. B. Lyons, N. G. ; R. Hervey, V. G. ; Thos. S. Hunton, S, and Z. Wilson, T. This was an active and prosperous lodge, and continued to uphold the banner of Odd-Fellowship untQ the G L. of B, N, A. suc- cumbed, when it also ceased working. APPENDIX. Ill Home, No. 21, Toronto, After the Order had heen established in Toronto about a year, its prospects looked so bright that it was thought advisable to start another Lodge ; and a number of the members of Tecumseh witlidrew for that purpose. In addition, Bro. G. P. Dickson, who had lielped to institute so many Lodges in Canada West, and who had lately removed from Montreal to Toronto, joined witli tlie applicants. The Charter mem- bers were John Hillyard Cameron, George P. Dickson, P. G., John Maulson, P. G., Quartus Quaife, Arthur Macdonald, James George, T. G. FuUer, The lodge was opened on the 18th March, 1847, by District Deputy S. B. Campbell. There was a strong desire among some of the promoters to call it " Britaimia," but a majority of one decided for the name of "Home." The officers for the first term were: J. H. Cameron, N. G. ; Arthur Macdonald, V. G. ; Jas. George, Sec. ; J. C. Morrison, Treas. ; Quartus Quaife, P. S. ; J. J. Evans, W. ; Fred. Rog- ers, C. ; Samuel Coulson. O. G. ; D. McDonald, L G. The lodge did not have much help from its first Noble Grand, whose public duties oc- cupied his time, and only allowed him to attend three meetings in his term. Bro. Dickson, wlio might have rendered good service, removed rom the city in a short time, so that no help was obtained from him. Then came the general reaction, which Home Lodge shared with Te- cumseh ; the withdrawal of many good members and the expulsion of some active ones, and finally the lodge closed its brief existence on the 7th May, 1849. Its Noble Grands had been : J. H. Cameron, A. Mc- Donald, J. C. Morrison, D. McDonald, J. J. Evans, James George, A, Graham, J. D. Hayes. PmENIX, No. 22, OSHAWA. In tlie beginning of tlie year 1847, several Odd-Fellows, mostly members of the Toronto Lodges, resident in Oshawa, determined to open a branch of the Order in tl-eir village. During the month of Feb- ruary, several preliminary meetings were held in Moon's Hotel, which resulted in a petition to the authorities, and the granting of a dispen- sation for Phoenix No. 22. On the 2«.)th of March D. D. G, S, Camp- bell, of Toronto, whose assistance had been freely given to the breth- ren in their preliminary arrangements, visited Oshawa, accompanied by nine members of Tecumseh and Home, and regularly opened the new Lodge, initiated a number of aijplicants, and installed the officers. The officers for the first term were : S. B. Fairbanks, N. G., Edward Skae, V. G., D-miel Maclachlan, Sec, Luther H. Cronk, Treas,, William Bettes. Conductor, (these five were the Charter members) ; Alexander Bettes, W., D. Spalding, I. G., John D. Lease, O. G., John Burke, R. S. N. G., Gavin Burns, L. S. N. G., John Welsh, R. S. V, f- 1 . ^ r... %^^' II •<■• V..- '■' I m{^. im fit-''' I I'Nf 112 APPENDIX. itr k-jri > ;>. ^lui*;^* • «''!:.' 1 'h-J^'>i>' " , ¥'■■■ G., Riclmrd Moon, L. S. V. G., Alplionzo Hinds, R. S. 8. Dming the first year of its oxistence, the Lodge initiated a large number of can- didates from among the best men of the village ; but in the second yuar dissensions arose, and the interest flagged. It was charged that some of tlie more " high-toned" bretliren thought there were too many mechanics in the Lodge. This was denied, and gome members were expelled for circulating such a report. But there was evidently cons siderable discord. The attendance fell off as well as the membership ; "no quorum" became quite a common occurrence, and in 1848,no meet- ings were held from September to December. Of the charter members Brother Maclachlan died in 1847, and Brother Skae in 1848 ; the others retained their connection ; and one, S. B. Fairbanks, made most earn- est endeavors to keep tlie Lodge going. He was the main pillar of the Order inOshawa ; filled the Chair of N. G. on three different occasions ; acted as a sort of Deputy for the D. D. G. S, and spared no pains to pre- serve the Lodges, but it was all in vain. A final spasmodic attempt was made in December, 1848, to revivify the Lodge, but failed ; and the last recorded meeting was held on the 16th April, 1849. From that time the Order had no existence in Oshawa until May 6th, 1870, when, through the exertions of P, G. C, S. Male, an old member of Industry Lodge of Grafton. Corinthian No.61 was instituted. I 1878 another Lodge was opened, to which the old name and number of Phoenix No. 22 was given. The brethren who filled the chair of N. G, in the old Phoenix were: S, B. Fairbanks, E, Skae, T. N. Gibbs, Gavin Burns, John Pentland. WKLLINttTON LoDflK, No. 23, WeLLINCITON. The organization of a Lodge in the village of WeUingtou was largely due to the exertions of the brethren in Picton, who were enthu- siastic Odd-Fellows. The petition was received bj' the aiithorities in Montreal on the 2Hrd November, 1847, and the lodge was instituted by P. Grand James R. Wright, of Prince Edward No. 11, on the 28th De- cember following. The applicants for the charter and first officers were : Thomas Wortliington, N. G. ; John G. Sellick, V. G. ; David S. Young, R. S. ; C. Haight, P. S. ; Lewis B. Stinson, Treas. ; Benjamin S. Corey, George C. Stiasou, and John N. Wilson. The pi'osperity of No. 28 was due largely to the enorgy of its first Noble Grand, Bro. Thomas Wortliington, who became the leading Odd-Fellow of that sec- tion, and was chosen Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kingston. Bi»t one active member was not sufficient to keep the lodge alive. When the evil days camo. No. 23 felt the depression with its sister lodges ; and in July 1851 its members divided up their funds and disbanded. Bkavkk Lodge, No. 24, Lloydtown. --^ ,'. Of this Lodge nothing is known, except that it was organized by APPENDIX. 118 Dist. Deputy Grand Sire, S. B. Campbell, of Toronto, on the Ist March 1848, Its Charter members came from the Toronto lodges, and were, J. H. Smith, (N. G.), A. McPherson, Ed. Bull, Josepli H. Lawrence. A. Armstrong?, R. Kneesluiw, and Seymour H. W. Stagdill. It ceased to work after a brief existence. ' Oxford, No, 25, Woodstock, The Manchester Unity opened a lodge of Odd-Fellows (Brock, No, 4297) in Woodstock during the year 1848. At this time Woodstock was in the condition of a divided town — the aristocratic East arrayed against the more democratic West. Whatever was done in one section had to be rivalled, or opposed, or imitated, in the other. The M. U. Lodge was started by tlie Eastern people ; so, of course, a lodge of the other Order liad to be opened in the West. To accomplisli this purpose, R. Knee- shaw, G. M. of Toronto, came to Woodstock in May, 1849, and opened Oxford Lodge, of the I. O. O. F. The work was done about as irregu- larly as it was possible to do it. The charter members were never initiated, but simply obligated and installed into office. They were : Abraham Sudworth, N. G. ; Wm. Wilson, V. G. ; James Egan, Sec. Wm. Scott, Treas., and Elijah Hill. The first meetings of Oxford Lodge were held in a room over Bro. Alex. Mackay's tailor shop. Sub- sequently better accommodations were secured in the West End of the town. Despite its irregular birth the lodge would have succeeded very well. Unfortunately its head, the Grand Lodge of Toronto, became defunct very soon alter, while the Supremo Jurisdiction in Canada, the Grand Lodge of B. N. A., had never been notified of its institution and knew notliing of its existence. Left an orphan in infancy, Oxford Lodge had no head to which it could look for guidance, and knew noth- ing of its sister lodges in Canada, with whom it had never come in con- tact ; and not caring to stand alone, tlie members divided uj) tlie funds and closed the lodge. Tlie last N. G. was Bro. T. J. Clarke, who in a journey to California shortly after was taken seriously ill ; and having in his possession tlie rituals of his lodge, caused tliem to be burnt, fear- ing that in the event of hisdecease, they might fall into improper hands He lived, however ; but Oxford Lodge died beyond hope of resurrec- tion. . V ■ Industry, No. 25, Haldimand. Industry Lodge wa| organized mainly through the exertions of members of the Order in Cobom'g. The Provincial Grand Lodge of Toronto had became practically defunct; but there was just about enough vitality left in the Grand officers to authorize the institution of Q ■••v K>^; ... ■iVtj'n.*'' ' 1 i. m ■ J >i ■ —-•'Mr 114 APPENDIX. ■,'» 4 li.f"* ' .k...; "».^w"" the lodge and pocket tlie charter fee, thongli not enough to issue a cliarter. The applicants were: C. 8. Male, N. O, ; Simeon McBrien, V. Q Richard Sliannon, Sec. ; Thos. Riggs, Treas. ; Richard Warri- ner, P S. Tlio lodge was opened on the IHth June, IH^O, by P. G., A. Macdonald and other nionibers of Ontario Lodge in a room in tlie house of Mr. Wm. Brown. Tlie history of this lodge was unmarked by any striking events. It made a fair progress, as mucli as could bo expected in a small village ; was represented by one of its Past Grands (C. E. EwingI at the Brock ville (!<»nvention, in lHr)>l,and took part in the organiz- ation of the Grand Lodge of Canada West in 18.'),'). In December, ISftl, the lodge accepted an offer for a new room in a building to be erected by Bro. C, S. Male, and in May, IB.')!), the new hall was opened with con- siderable c'lliil. With a view to tlie convenience of members, many of whom resided in the (tountry, it was deemed advisable to remove the lodge from Haldimand to Grafton, wliero it entered into new quarters ,July 10th, 18.').'). In the early records of the Grarid Lodge of r^an- adaWest, Industry occupies a very respectable posi^jioa tlirough its able representative, but at home it was gradually weakening, and finally it closed its doors on the IJrd May, 18>VJ. The last Noble Grand (Wm. Taylor) reported non-attendance of members and non-payment of dues as the cause of failure. The funds of the lodge were divided up among souie of the members ; but this, according to the report of Grand Mas- ter Bingham in 18G2, was not so very illegal a transaction, inasmuch as the lodge was really indebted to ti^o members for money loaned. Among the leading members of Industry were C. E, Ewing, who acted Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge at its Brantford session in Octo- ber, 1855 ; R. Warriner, who was Deputy Grand Master in 1878, and C. S. Male, subsequently the founder and representative of Corinthian Lodge, No. 61 Oshawa. Victoria, No. 27, Caledonia. This was the last Lodge chartered by the G. L. of B. N. A. ; and was opened largely through the instrumentality of Mr. Neil McKinnon. The applicants tor the Cliarter were all members of Union, No. 16; and were as under : N. McKinnon, Richard Walton, Wm. McCargow, Albert Henry Jarvis and John Stewart. The Lodge was opened June 8, 1852, — Neil McKinnon being first N. G. ; and Richard Walton first V. G. Considering the small field from which Victoria could draw its mater- ial, it made a fair progress. By December, 1858, it had initiated 27 members ; and by July,1854, the number had iScreased to 75. In 1855, however, troubles began to arise. Reports were spread around the vil- jage that Mr. Jarvis, the Vice Grand, had formerly been an inmate of the State Prison, in Auburn, N. Y., and though the Lodge by resolution APPENDIX US expreHHed itn full confldence in the brother, yet a broach waH inn'i* aud the Hociety be^^an to dwindlo away rapidly. The reHiilt was that it was thought advisable to surrender the Charter, and ai)ply for a new one to be called "Caledonia, No. 27." This course was taken in February 185(5, and the application presented by Neil McKinnon, P. O. : John Builder, P. G. ; John Wilson, Wm. Owen, John Alexander, Wm. Mc- Cargow, Win. Jackson. B. F. VanBrocklin, of Brantford, was conunis- sioned the month following to institute tlie new Lodge. But the insti- tution never took place. Neil McKinnon removed to Bruce, a Masonic Lodge was opened in the village — taking in the best nui^eriul of the proposed now "No. 27 ;" and that was the last of Odd-Fellowship in Caledonia. RosK No. 28, AMHKUSTnuiKi. Of the large number of Lodges of Odd-Fellows m Western Canada that left the Manchester Unity, nnd gave in their allegiance to the American Order, the first to be instituted was Rose No. 28, at Amherst- burg. The dispensation was intrusted to Dr. Isaac Smith, of Olive Branch Lodge. Detroit, who, assisted by several American brethren, including (Iraud Secretary Lane, of Michigan, opened the Lodge on the 23rd January, 1854. Tiie officers installed on that occasion were Henry Mears, N. G„ Joseph Hackett, V. G., Wm. Sinclair, P. S., Alex. Hackett, R. S., William E. Archer, T., Henry Fry, W., Wm. Headley, C, Thos. H. Munger, O. G., Charles Cornwall, I. G. The Lodge made for a time good progress. Its returns for June 185(5, showed a mem- bership of 41 ; in 1857 it showed an increase to 85. But here its pro- gress ceased. Troubles arose ; personal disputes between Bro.Meurs,who had been the moving spirit in the Lodge, and other members. The Treasurer loaned the funds to individual members, and refused to give any account of it. Amidst tliese difficulties many withdi'ew ; others refused to work. In 1858, it was impossible to get enough members to till the offices, and its affairs were duly wound up by the Grand Lodge. At the annual Session in 1874, cards were granted to a number of the former members, and the Lodge was resuscitated on the 5th of May, 1875, since which time it has continued to work successfully. Chatham Lodok, No. 29. This Lodge was granted a dispensation by Wilmot G. DeSaussure, Most Worthy Grand Sire, of the Grand Lodge United States, of the I. O. O. F., on the 28rd December, 1853, to the following Charter members, viz. : — John F. Delmage, Seymour Stephenson, Geo. Turn pi ■;J|;.;;v'i; nu APPENDIX ■•■' ' k^i iP^ I i.„-..-^' P 'U' bull, MiloH Miller, Jiih. Hi^^^iim, .Tolin L. DaviH. Altlinu^h tliiH iliH|H)n- sati«m had iMton ^raIltu(l and ruceivud, the L«>d({u in Ciiatliain Htill con- tinuud to work tuidur tliu MandiuHtor Unity, as lioyai (Jliathani LcmI^u. until tho 'ilHt February, 1H')4.-- wbon Special Deputy 1*. G. iHaae Sniitb, aHsiHted by P. G. P. Dixon, F. H. ArniHtron^, •). L. HluMleH, of Wayne L(Nl<{e, No. 2, Detroit, prtKteeded to institute Chatbaui Ij(Hl^e, No. *2!), Independent Order of Odd Fellows, under power of tlie above diHi)enHution. The followiuf^ otticerH wore elected and lUHtiilled : — N. G., J. F. Delniane; V. (1., Miles Miller; U. H.. S. Stephenson ; P. S., .Tas. Hij4f^ns ; T., Geo.Tnrnbull. Several candidates were initiated wlien the N.G. niarte the followin)^ appointments : — Warden,. I. li. Davis ; C.,W. Smith ; I. G., H. Moa : K. S. N. O., Thos. Stone; L. S. N. G., Jas. Henry ; R. S. S., C. McKeouj^h ; L. S. S., H. Nortliwood ; R. S. V. G.,Tlios. Dej^f^e ; L. S. V. (»., J. L. Abnry. The whole of tho members of Loyal Chatham Lod^e did not imite and come under the (r. L. U. S., but after Chatham Lod^e had been instituted the Manchester Unity became a tiling of the ]>aHt. Since that period up to the present date, Chatham Lodge has continued to advance, both fluancially and numerically, and after hav- ing completed its '25th anniversary is in a more pi'osperous condition to day than at any period of its history. It has a library of 500 volumes comprising works both useful and entertaniing, and is one of the greatest blessings which the members of this prosperous Lodge enjoys. It has recently purchased a very valuable piece of property on the prin- cipal street of the town, for the sum of ten thousand dollars, there is at present on the property three very Imndsome stores two stories high, which bring a rental of ftlJMKl per annum, or 18.J per cent, on outlay. The members of this Lodge comprise some of our best merchants, farm- ers and mechanics, who take an interest in Odd- Fellowship, and endeavor to disseminate and inculcate its principles to the utmost of their power and ability. Hnrmony, peace 'ind good will exist as it ever should between its members, and for correct working it is second to none in the Province. Chatham Ijodge has furnished Charter mem- bers for six Subordinate Lodges and three Entiampments, which are all doing well. Subordinate Lodges: — Blenheim, Dresden, Ridgetown, Wallaceburg, Western City and Thamosvillo. 1 during the '25 years of its existence there has been 358 imtiations, and 14 admitted by card. Of these special mention may be made of a few members, who have devoted time and talent to the Lodge work and are still active mem- bers of the Lodge. P. G. John Schneider ,oldest member of the Lodge is one of its principal pillars. P G. J.P. Young ; P. G. Turner ; P. G. Hulin ; P. G. I. Smith ; P.G. Wm. N. Smith : P.G. Rev. John Rannie ; P.G. Par- sons, P.G. Holmes ; P.G. I. Peggot, P.G. Jos. Peers, P.G. J. Ogle ; P. G. P McNaughton and, P. G. Patton, who is the founder of the Library and * This date does not correspond with the one given by Special Deputy Smith. OVH. »rin- 18 at 'lay. i,rra- laiul of 3ver to 3m- all of ive 3ni- gois liu; rar- luty 'jt;^i .1 ■3 'flW if '.■'•■■■' fi| ' >. • • i." t;f ;■ ; .. ' .^ 1 v* '•T-U. lp«lll> h "■ I'.i*' ' «■' ' ? ^' ,' ; It ;-'•■ ■• ■! 1 L It ■•■' ,>< .: 1 ■". ' 1 • •-1 .11 ■►:..!{. '.,' 'j I' B-^ I Ul^i^ » i 1 ! r:v.,? . . . i : ^. ..?!■■" . ..'^^^Vr ■■ i I* / , , t.' "* *'■■ V -^:^l.- . •' ■; ^'■'- 1 'i ( ! IH'^'" ?•*"•> ■■! i ^;#.:/';; ft ivi :#• '111 4>j^ -.t' '".JPRE :.'.. . '■■:, P«;"_ir»3r. Tn*^ci4To LrrttCo. ') I. jiiMMmt f.ihi'iiiitu). 'I'lii |)it:y(Mit. i\:iU \-n ii-nii',) om, ii;ii, v,r\ ' ifortHhic :;IhI (•(lUillUiilioils. lc':'liy tiltiHl -.1 >i(ivr<- mi<| lij^^liii.it v\il!i i^ns.' Kl KKK \ Nc. "in, I,..Mi(i'. -)■■ i-.' tfci<< iiiKtitiition (it !lir L.'V-il r,<)i..'l..n Lnd^r. Nc. jj.",!. \ tVw ■1-' niifV ti ^iH-oiul l(ii.l;4f JUivvri UH- )|n>!i.'i!. 'I'll.' Or-liT piusjit r,'i! . :i,i ^V»t!>.t Cit\. hilt ill«s;iti-iiU't,io\! with Clio av;i\ in wliiili It- a;!;ij|-, -V -.((HiucU'-l l.y tin: }'ri)viii.i:ii ;iii1;linritn>.s ilis^'ust.-d (.iir mcini")^. . -^ ■•«.u>!r tiif\ coi'tiiiiK .| t<.. Iiiv, I »!l.il'V.II,uvsi)iii, rlicv ia>t all vc i|i I 1 ^ .T:il(.lf;t:!!ifllt ill (';ili!nl;i. llKi.'.r tlic-^r v. ol' Loiiiloii j(iiiu'v (fnKloicnniufd til leiivc -Ijc M-!tifli(-HtoV I'liit-v. and unite witii ' \»ni'rifttJi Ordei-. 1m iiursniUiC" oi* tbim i)l!iii I'l;' Liiidiii) and I5f:i\ ' 'c's di'^bimded . nnd Jiv.- hs-c.r.liciMi, fl. ('. lJiM;hcs. (iedd.K(.ili.)v.>,iiii) K th* rtUi Hmuntv- '■'"".'/ '""/ /'""'■' ''■ («" till- h:!in(.' tlniy t!iO;-.fruidic;.it< dl •fe/irii|eMi. Knri'ku Lodfre No. W* ut,-^; ui^t.itiitf vhf nlJplii'iUiKs fur tlw oh.'iiriUi- P. (.i..\\ni. Jhirdim: :i.-? ;iii ...fvnt Odd ?-fll(nv. iiiKi r!n> f(i'lk>Wiug {jMitloni'Mi. iicui-ly all ut' udoni 1 ,4 i«vri u,f(.>h<-rs of t.h(i imw tk;fiuict lodgfiA of tJio M. I'., \ i/. : John -V ^■.rrioLl. U ilUani .Skiimi-r. Ilrnry "■Whi-fikn-, \V. T. Hrit.lu Tlu-nin- ''.!>.;«>.■}-, .loliJi I'riiif^li;. Wi]lia,in Atkitison. Kdwiud O-tlxn-ui', duuics '■■•■'* !'■ '5 rridlsain. .1. \V. Koiinatt. P.-riiitr.! Tr.iHKtr. Wilii;im 1 liHiics* Dydf, Th(nii;iH (kdhiuu, ('liarlcs .\lidivt;r. James W. ('. L. (dill. K,v^ '•«»l! ■I :n,( /^ / f g *^. /^ .jy/f ? < <■ ^ y y ^^■■4^' U K^ '^■-7 Ppor u.. fofloHTO LiTi. Cr APPENDIX 117 the present Librarian. The present Hall is a rented one, but very eoniforcable and coiiimodioiis, neatlj' fitted and well furnished, heated with wood stoves and lij^lited with {^as. • EuKKKA No. 80, London. The Manehestcr Unity introduced Odd-Fellowship into London in 1847 by the institution of the Loyul London Lodf>e, No. 4254. A few years after a second lodge (Beaver) was opened. The Order prospered in the Forest City, but dissatisfaction with the way in which its affairs were conducted by the Provincial authorities disf^usted tlie members, and while they continued to love Odd-Fellowship, they lost all respect for its management in Canada. Under these circumstances the Odd- Fellows of London joined with their dissatisfied brethren of other loca- lities, and determined to leave the Manchester Unity, and unitt* witli the American Order. In pursuance of this plan the London and Beav- er Lodges disbanded ; and five bretliren, H. '.'. Hughes, Geo. W Ash- ton, Wm. Smith, Jas Westland, and Wm, Bissell, visited St, Catharines where they were initiated and instructed in the degrees in Union Lodge No. IG. Their petition to the G. L. U. S. was favorably entertained, and on the 31st January, 1854, they were formed into a lodge of the 1. O. O. F. Disappointed in their researches after true Odd-Fellowship in the old society, they hud fonnd it (as tlie name they chose indicated) in the new. Eureka Lodge No. 30 was instituted by P. G. Connor of St. Catharines, assisted by Rev. J. C. Ryerson, J. R. Cook, J. W. Arm - strong anu A. V. Lambeit of the same place. The work of instituting initiating and installing occupied the two nights of January 31st and February 1st. On this occasion there were admitted to membership in addition to the applicants for the charter — P. G. Wm. Harding as an Ancient Odd-Fellow, and the following gentlemen, nearly all of whom had been members of the now defunct lodges of the M. U., viz. : John A. Arnold, William Skinner, Henry Wheeler, W. T. Erith, Thomas Williams, John Priugle, William Atkinson, Edward Osborne, James Heron, D. J. Pridham, J. W. Kermott, Bernard Trainer, William Wright, Charles Dyde, Thomas Cadliam, Charles Madiver, James Shanly, W. C. L. Gill, Edward Woodman. The officers installed for the first term were : William Smith, N. G. ; George W. Ashton, V. G.; H. C. Hughes, R. S. ; James Westland, P. S. ; William Bissell, T.; Bernard Trainer, W. ; WiUiani Wright, C. ; Henry Wheeler, R. S. N. G. ; Thomas Cadham, L. S. N. G. ; William Skinner, R. S. V. G. ; Ed- ward Osborne, L. S. V. G. ; John A. Arnold, R. S. S. ; W. T. Erith, L. S. S. ; Charles Dyde, I. G. ; John Pringle, O. G. The lodge made fair •Contributed by R. M. M. Patton, P. G. ■Yi* -r. / ' • ;'■ ■%t ■-* ,' i^i : «.v-- - ■' * ** 'i^.j? J' I '.fit* i«;-V: f, , ''I J ■•.■?'■ •■ ■ i 1 .;«-. i>: .V < 1. ^ •^1' • ■ ■.< < 1 ,^i*X: ^' '■'■; '• - J ■■ 1 '■.•■'.if VI-.- i"" "li :>:•-. ■.lis W|i-:'i Si 1 ■4l«-ns]ilii ■>?«■ 4; '.<■■::'-■!'?■ ',f.-:,-(.i: (,,•.- .1 'i' ': . ii,;! ''.■ '^^i S •' \ ■.-Ji;'.4' 4-; 'hm 118 APPENDIX progress, though by no means increasing witli that rapidity which fre- quently cliaracterizes new lodges at the present time. During the year 1855 the brethren had the privilege (which has been enjoyed by very few Canadian lodges) of a visit from Grand Secretary Bidgely. At the close of the first term Bro. Asliton v/as elected N. G., but he resigned a few nights after, being dissatisfied with the poor attendance. P. G, Harding was elected to fill the vacancy. By the end of the year it would seem that the attendance had improved, for Bro. Ashton made no objections then to taking the principal chair. He was succeeded by James Westland in July, 1855, and by William Bisaell in January, 1856 This brings Eureka Lodge up to tlie period embraced in the records of the Grand Lodge of Canada West. Its career since then has been oi^e of steady prosperity. It has become the mother of a large number of lodges in Western Ontario, and is one of the largest and wealthiest lodges in the jurisdiction. ' Morpeth No. 31, Morpeth. The Odd-Fellows of the Manchester Unity in Morpeth, were among the first who tried to connect themselves with the American Order. But a formal petition could not be received by the G. L. U. S until the applicants had been regularly initiated. Arrangements, how- ever, were subsequently made to accommodate tlie brethren as far as possible. So that when Dr. Smith, Special Daputy, visited Chatham^ to institute No. 21), he was enabled by dispansation from Deputy Grand Sire Reynolds, to institute the Morpeth Lodge in the same place. The Charter members and first officers were : John Addeman, N. G., James Cady, V. G, Hiram Ball, Secretary, William R. Fellows, Trea- surer ; William Cowan, Robert Bullen, and Henry Bullen. The Lodge was instituted on the 26th January. Its progress was but slow ; and its growth in membership small. Besides, a number of those initiated resided in the neighboring county and villages — too far away to attend the meetings regularly. By 1857, it was found impossible to hold meetings for want of quorum. In 1858 it was reported to the Grand Lodge "defunct," and a Committee was appointed to secure if possible, the charter books and funds, and that was the last heard of Morpeth Lodge. The list of Past Grands of this Lodge is very short ; consist- ing only of John Addeman, James Cady, Hiram Bell and Henry Bullen. Elgin No. 82, St. Thomas. ... - ■' : - U The charter members of Elgin Lodge, consisted of George W. Morgan, of Tecumseh Lodge, and William H. Cameron, G. T. Claris, A. J. AUworth, Wm. Ross, and D. Drake, who were initiated in Lon- APPENDIX. U9 (Ion for the special purpose of introducing the Order iuio St. TliomaR, The Lodge was opened on the 5th May, ISS'i hy P. G. Connor, of St. Catharines, assisted hy a number of brethren from London. The first officers were : George W. Morgan, N. G., G. T. Claris, V. G-, A. J. AUworth, Sec, D. Drake, P. S., W. H. Cameron, Treas., Rev. St. George Caulfield, Chaplain, B. Treadwell. C, Alexander Love, O. G., James Mihell, I. G. The Lodge never grew very large ; its highest member- ahip being under fifty. But it was an active Lodge, and contributed some excellent material to the Grand Lodge. Unforttmately, after a few years, dissensions began, wiiich could not be healed ; while at the same time the benefit funds fell short ; and no money could be ob- tained to carry on the benevolent work of the Order. Finally in the early part of 1862, the members disbanded, and the Lodge remained closed for sixteen years. In the 20th June, 1878, it was re-opened, and the Cliarter returned to P. G.'s Jolm McLean, Joseph Laing, A. J. Allworth, James Mihell and J. C. Lindop. The Noble Grands of Elgin Lodge up to date of it.s suspension in 1802, were : George W. Morgan, George T. Claris, A. J. Allworth, Josepli Laing, Rev. St. George Caul- field, D. Drake, Asp^ Howard, John McLean, James Mihell, John King, J. C, Lindop, Adam Walthew, James Farley, H. Brown and Thos. L. Lindop. Erie, No. 88, Port Burwell. , In June, 1854, Messrs. W. A. Glover, Alexander McBride, David Merrill, John S. Tracey and Paul Marlatt, of the village of Port Bur- well, went to St. Thomas and were initiated in Elgin Lodge, No. 82, in order to become qualified as petitioners for a lodge in their own locality. They were not instituted, however, until the 6th October of that year. Its progress has been steady but sure. With a small field to cultivate, it has never been able to get a very large membership ; but it has al- ways held its own. Financially, it has been successful, and is able to meet, free from debt in its own house, erected and dedicated in 1866. • Gore, No. 34, Bbantford. Odd-Fellowship was first planted in the then cilhuje of Brantford in the year 1844 by the institution of a lodge of the Manchester Order, known as Brant Lodge, which worked well for a time and increased rapidly in membership. About the year 1849 differences of opinion arose, resulting in several of the membors leaving and starting a second lodge of the same Order known .is Gore Lodge. The new organization was a favorite in the community, and pros- , pared greatly ; but the affiliation being with the Order in England, with few lodges in Canada and none in the United States, such of the mein< •S :■*■ iM"^ ..!'■ "'f'^.'M*^! »t,tt ■..•>> ' t Ji-i«. •SaSi ■lii'i'-'isa ,cl '> ^ I: -^ M^f •■ flM f' 120 APPENDIX. bers as found it necessary to travel were very much isolated, and with- out that aid and comfort resulting from being able to visit sister lodges. Some dissatisfaction also was felt as to tlie matter of the Widows' and Orplians' Fund being a joint fund in which all the lodges in the Province had part, and was not therefore under the control of the lodge itself. These causes combined, led to the thought that it would be prefer- able to join with the great body of Odd-Fellows on this continent ; and after mature deliberation and anxious investigation, a resolution was adopted to the effect that the lodge sever its union with the Manches- ter Order and ask a diarter from the G. L. U. S., I. O. O. F. A deputation consisting of brothers John Cameron, .James Wood- yatt, George Varej', Tliomas Broughton and Amos B, Currier, proceed, cd to Buffalo and were initiated, and received the five Degrees in Hes- perion Lodge. The same brotliers apphed at the session of the G. L. U. S. in September, 1854, for a Cliarter, which was granted ; and on the 27th of December in the same year, Bro. Geo. W. Malloch, P. G., assisted by Bro. T. Parsons, D. G. S.. of Buffalo, instituted tlie Lodge now known as Gore Lodge, No. 34. The first officers were, John Cameron, N. G. ; James Woodyatt, V. G.; Geo. Varey, P. Sec; James F. Wheaton, R. Sec, and Thomas Broughton, Treas.; twelve of the members of the old Lodge were ini- tiated the same evening, and during the first six months the member- ship was increased to sixty. This very promising state of affairs continued for sometime until the number of numbers was about one hundred and forty ; then began the ebbtide, not many new members were added, some of the old ones fell off, tlie novelty of the thing was over. About this time, that is to say, on the 17tli of February, 1860, a lire started in the next building but one to that in which the lodge room was located, and spread so rapidly that lodge room, books, furniture, regalia and emblems were burned : nothing saved. The Lodge had been living expensively as to rent and furnishings, had not carefully seen to the investing of its funds at interest, and so it was, that, on taking stock after the fire, the members found the total assets amounted to the sum of $800 of insurance. The membership rapidly declined. Three years passed during .which no mitiation was had, nor was a degree conferred ; the number of members was about twenty-three. Then the old true spirit aroused itself. The few who were left said the Lodge should continue and P h> in se sa tl APPENDIX. in prosper ; they set to work to make their words good ; it did prosper. It has had tiome ebbs and flows, and to day stands one of the best Lodges in the jurisdiction ; has about one hundred and ten members, cares for seven widows and tlieir famihes, and has nearly $6000.00 well and safely invested. Only seven of the original members are now in connection witli the Lodge ; they it is hoped will remain until called up higher. t <•* all' t- I '\i ERRATA. Page 1, 4th line— For "Spray" read "Spry." Page 6, 16th line— For "J. C. Sewell" readJ"S. C. Sowell." Page 8, 28th line— ForT. C. Sewell" read "S. C. Sewoll." Page 32, 6th line from'the bottom— For "theirs" rea\* so 3tal .<{<■ 1 r ,K- •ing •of sed md ^■^ri^ _,; ----1 l\.'. i\<7A'l''i-i^. Mf tl'\ Kt'r.' t.; • r>6.'\) ^h'f/ 'I jii.lr •i>[j'.i ■■'t^i ■■ I ►.')ll .M|i,lf| . > H ■ i '.- f' ■I It V- 'lit .>jt.i> i '((>» y .Ml' i-X) m- -h\r' .'■'(- ■-',^l>4i l',|i >•' ■ jlh, '■> '■.l- ' l.>-lt it T<>*r' lit*' ' J U'-f* •'*: '<;;+• 'I 7 • pr-iv '..f! u>i' J- f :f"l..:.v ',( ^ :'»' li ,'.'■"■ *«' ]■)•■;! 4M" i f.',n"'s<: ■ xji'^ ■r-'Miri.rtk*;* ,r„t\A5j.ii>{. ■ -<* V ^ ; V- V, \ I. O. O. F. FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND TKUTH. MEETING FOR INSTITUTION. LODUE KOOM, iJllOCK liODQE, No. 0, ■ Brockvii.le, August '23, 1855. In compliance witli a siuiuiions of D. D. (iranu Sikk Thomas Kky- HOLDH, conveyed to the several Lodj^es in Canada Weat, a Meetin{» was held at 10 A. M., for the puri)08e of instituting a Grand Lodge, to be known and hailed as "Tlie Grand Lodge of Canada West." I>. D. Grand Sire Keynolds proceeded to examine the credentials of the sev- eral Representatives and announced to the meeting that tl»e following Past Grands were entitled to a seat as representatives in the new Grand Lodge, viz.: WM. FITZSIMMONS )„ ., , ,„ ^ u h.. z-,, // GEORGE SHERWOOD ) -^'""'^ ^"'^if"' ^"- **' ^'"'•^i""''- G.W.MORGAN ^ CHAUNCEYYALE J. R. COOK yUiiioit. Loilge, NoM, St. Catim ri.iws. NICHOLAS RIGGINS THOS. FLETCHER j CHARLES. E. EWING Indmtnj Lodge, No. 2o, Grafton. GEORGE W. ASHTON Eureka Loilge, No. 30, London. G. T. CLARIS Elgin Lodge, No. 32, St. Thomas. W. A. GLOVER Erie Lodge, No. 33, Ft. Burn-ell. .JOHN CAMERON )^ , ? i,t qi h. ,f j B. F. VANBROCKLIN ) ^"'"^ Lodge, No. 64, Brantford. The D. D. Grand Su"e then addressed the Representatives on the state and prosperity of the Order, and proceeded to instruct them in the Grand Lodge Degi-ee, after conferring which, they were desired to elect their OflBcers for the cun*ent year. Representative VanBrockhn, seconded by Rep. Yale, nominated D. D. G. Sire Reynolds for M. W. Grand Master. — Can-ied unanimously. ■v;v ■' (;.# ''=. i ir#|^'i^' JOURNAL OI'" THK Bep. Sherwood, Hccondctl by Rep. Ewmj?, uoiniiiatcd Rep. Dixou of Cobourg, as Deputy Grand Master. Rep Morgan, seeonded by Rep. Fletcher, nominated Rej). Yale of St. Catiiarines, Deputy Grand Master. Rep. Reynolds, seconded by R«i). VanBrocklin, nominated Rep. John Cameron, as Deputy Grand Master. A ballot was taken, when Rep. C Yale was declared elected Deputy Grand Master. Pi'opositions for the Office of Graiid Secretary were then received. — Rop. C iinei'ou, seconded by Rep. Fitzsinimons, nominated Rep. Sher- wood. Upon his dechuiiij^ the office, Rop. Sherwood, seconded by Rop. Ciineron, nauioil R.!p. FitzsimiiiouH, wlio also docliued. Rep. Fitz- simmous, sccoudod l)y Rop. Dixou, proposed Rop. Ewing, wlio declined. Rcj). Yale nominated Rep. Dixon. Tliis nomination was seconded by Rop. Ewing, wlicroupon Rop. Dixou was duly elected Grand Secretary. Rop. Cook, seconded by Roji. Fitzsimnions. nominated Rep. Cameron, Grand Warden, and lie was declared duly elected. Rop. Dixon, seconded by Rep. Ashtou, nominated Rep. Claris for the Cliair of Grand Treasurer, and ho was duly elected. Grand Master elect, Thomas Reynolds, named Rep. Sherwood Grand Marshall ; Rep. Ewing, Grand Conductor ; Rep. Fitzsinimons, Grand Guardian. The D. D. Grand Ske then proceeded to iiistal the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, Grand Warden, and the Api^ointed Ofiicors, after which the Grand Master was duly installed by the Deputy Grand Master, and the Grand Lodge of Canada West was declared duly Instituted in Most Ancient Form. The Grand ]Master having taken the Chair for the transaction of business, it was moved by D. G. M. Y'ale, seconded by Rep Glover, — That this Grand Lodge do adopt the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of the United States, for the Present Term, in so far as they are apphcable to the management of this Grand Lodge. The motion wasjjut and carried. INIovcd by Rop. Ewing, seconded by Grand Secretarj- Dixon, — That the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Representatives Riggins, Ciuncron. and tlie mover, be named a Committee to di"aft a Constitu- tion and By-Laws for the use of this Grand Lodge, and that they pre- sent a written copy of such Constitution unil By-Laws to this Grand Lodge, for its consideration at their earh' convenience, but not later than the next Session. — Carried. Rep. Ewing moved, seconded by Rej). Riggins, — That Grand Master Thomas Reynolds bo appointed Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States. — Canied. The Grand Master proceeded to name the following Committees Oil Propertj/, — Rei^s. VanBrocldin, Dixou and Riggins. ^ ' Oti FiiKiiice, — Reps. Ashton, Claris and Cook. On Lciirn of SuhonVinates, — D. G. M. Y'ale, Reps. Riggins and Cameron. On Slate of the Order, — Rcjis. Cameron. Vale and Fletcher. Wii' \'\^\ / R. W. GRAND LODGE. Moved by Rep, VanBrocklin, seconded by Rep. Dixon. — Tlmt tliih Lodge do now adjoiu'n, to meet at 7^ p. m. r" Lodge Koom, 7} P. M. Lodge reassembled this evening. Present, — Grand Master in tlio Cliaii- ; Deputy Grand Master, Grand Warden, Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, and all the Representa- tives. The Proijerty Comnatteo made their Report, which, on mutiun ot Rep. Morgan, seconded by Rep. Cook, was adopted.-'^ The Committee on By-Laws made their Report, whieli was read, and on motion of Rep. Dixon- secDiided by Kep. Kitzslmmons, was adopted and ordered to be fyled.' The Standing Committee on the Good of the Order made their Report, which was read, and on motion of Rop. Cook, seconded by Rep. VanBrocklin, was adopted and ordered to be fyled.''= Rep. Sherwood luovetl, seeondedby Rep. Kwing, — Tliat wlien this Lodge adjom-ns it do adjourn to meet at Brantford, on the third Wed- nesday in the month of October next. Whereupon, Rep. Morgan, seconded by Rep. Riggiiis, uiovod in amendment, — That the word '* Brantford" be struck out of the motion. The Amendment was i)ut and lost. T]^^ Original ^Motion was then put and declared Can-ied. Rep. Claris moved, seconded by Re2). .Vsliton. — That the exjieuses ot the Representatives to the Grand Lodge of Canada Westbt! a charge upon the Grand Lodge Funds, and so soon as there are sufficient fundi on hand, each Subordinate Lodge be reimbursed its exi)enditure. — Car- ried. The Grand Master proceeded to name the following Deputy Di strict Grand Masters : — For Counties of Kent and Lamhton, — P. G. Henry Moaro, Amhorst- burg. /'//>■ Cttuutij of Middlesex. — Rep. G. W. Ashton, Loudo)i. h'of Contttif of E/f/iii. — Rep. W. A. Glover, Port Burwell. /''or Hmnt and Haldimamd. — Rep. B. F. VanBrocklin, Brantford. h'oi- f.inmln and Welland. — Deputy Grand Master, C. Yale, St. Catharines. For Jhtrhani, Vivtoria, Northiuuhcrland and Ontario. — Rep. C E. Ewiug of Grafton, to be assisted by Grand Secretary Dixon, of Co!joiU"g. For /jeeds and GrenriUv, Ottaira and the ncitjldiorinij Countiex, — Rep. (leorge Sherwood, Brock\'ille. Rep. Cameron, seconded by Rep. Ewing, moved, — That we cannot allow this, the first opportunity we have had, to pass, without placing o)i the Minute Book of tbe Grand Lodge of Canada West, a record for aL * These reports were not entered upon the miuutob. «■••' s^;. '' ' '■ M^'if^ ^^^i<(M I • Jou^i^AL oi the tinio tocnniu, ol our ]ii>4li H(^iiHL' mid iipprcciiiliou of tlif noblu uiul un- tiring zeal and truly priiiscwurtliy luirMtvt'niuco of tin- lute District DL'[)nty (Jriiiid Sire. Tlioiuns licynoids. in U|ilinldint^ and maiutaiuiu^,' our rcvorcd Institution in Canada West, and that too inalri' tlic most frownin^^ and adverse eireunistniiees. when its utter aiuuliihition vvas threatened and nearly aeeoniplislied. He it tlierefore luuininiously Ko- Holved. tiuit the iiodj^es of Canada West owe him a debt of f^ratitudo, and tlieir warmest tluinks. for his iM)l)le eondiul. wiiii^ii we, as tliisir |{i![>re.sentaLivus, do lierehy eoi'dially acknowledge and (^Ktend to him. and that this Jli.--olutioii l)e recorded in enduriuf^ charaeterH upon the Minute liook of tho Grand Lodj^e of Canada West. The Motion was ])ut from the Chair of the Dctjiuty (irand Master, and declared to he carried unanimously, all the Mond)orsof the Orand Lod<4e Htaudiuj^. Itepresentative E\vin<^ moved, secoialedhy Uep. Claris, — That this Lod<;e desires to return its tlnmks to Brock Lodj^e No. '.(, for thoiiHC of the Lodj^e Uoom upon this occasion. -Curried. The Grand Master proceeded, hy recjuest, to instruct tho Lodyo iu the Work of the Order. After which Kep. Sherwood, seconded by Rep. Cameron, moved, — That this Lod{;e do now adjourn, to meet on the third Wednesday in October next, at 2 p. m. — Carrieil, Tho Grand Master closod tho Lodye in Ancient form. ANTHONY DIXON, dmnil Secretarii. ADJOURNED SESSION. . '4 r ? \(5A ! ^1 I! %^^ • i I ht^:^ii Odd Fellows Hall, T5UANTF0KD, October 17th, 1865. This day the adjourned Session of the Grand Lodge of Canada West, 1. O. O. F. convened. The following is a list of the liepresentativcs present, together with the Lodges represented l)y them, viz : — N.BTGGINS, ) -' Q. W. MORGAN, [ Utiiun Loihje, \o. HI C. YALE, J . \- C. E. EWING, Induxtn/ Lodge, No. 25. \ G. W. ASHTON Eureka Lodge, No. 30. . . , G. T. CLARIS Ehjin Lodge No. 32. ^ ' f"***'' .TOHN CAMERON ) ,, ,.„ .,„, ». .,4 ^- •'-• ^''■* ''' B. V. VANBROCKLIN, \ ^"" ^'"'l''^' ^"- ^^^ In the absence of the Grand Master, the Chair was taken by the GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. Deputy (Iraiul Mastor, Hro. Yalo, nf St. ('ntliarinoM, and in tlio a))sonco of the (Iranrl Socrotary. Wvo. C K. Kwin<; of llaMiiniuid. was, by vote, appointod to act in his place, pro tcni, 'I'lic I'lcsidiiij; OlViccr tlion proceudud to open tlio (hand liod<^(> in due t'orni. after \vhic)i tlic foi lowinf» buHincsH was transacted. Two coniniuniaitions were received and n'lul; one from tlie (Irand Master to the (lian•:> ■ i' , 1 .V ''■31- i ^•i- •!■ I U \ ' • 1' K^'r • jg',' '•'m'' I if"'M ' /, ' .iiM it * ■ 'fm''^ ''■i%3 '• ■ ' JOURNAL OF THE The Lodge, after some consideration, passed the following Resolu- tion, which was moved by Rep. Cauioron, and seconded by Rep. Ash ton: lli'.solved. — That th(^ tTrniid Secretary do, hh soon as possible, have the Con- stitution iiTid ]5y-Laws for the government of tliis Grand Lodge, just adopted, en- grossed in duplicate, and a copy therof Hent to the (Irand Serrptary of the Su- preme Cxrand Lodge at Baltimore, for tlie sanction and approbation of that Grand Body, ui order that tlie same may go into opjration without unnecessary de- lay. Rep. Cameron is to see that the (Constitution , &c., is engrossed and forwarded properly. Tlie time and place of the next Session of the Grand Lodge, was tlieii c'onsifl red, wlien it was moved by Rep. Morgan, and seconrted by Re[). Vunljioclihn, 'I'liiit t' Grand Lodge do hold its next Annual Session at St. (Jathiiriu ■ :lit' first Wednesday in August, 18;"J0, commencing at 10 o'clocic, a.: , and that tlie (iraud Secretary do impress upon the Sub- ordinate Lodges the necessity and importance of tJieir represi^ntatives giving their prompt attendance thereat, as tlie faithful working of this Grand Body is essential to tlie success and prosperity of our beloved Order. After the business of the Meeting was concluded, the foUowing Re- sohitiou was moved by Rep. flwing, and seconded by Rep. Morgan — lirsoireil. — That tlie wannest thanks of the Keps. to the Grand Lodge, are due to the members of Gore Lodge, for tlie very liospitalde and brotherly man- ner by which their conduct has been marked, during the session of the Grand Lodge in Brantford ; and also that a copy of this Kesoliition be forwarded to the Secretary of Gore Lodge. — Carried unanimously. The Session was then duly closed, in the ancient form. CHARLES E. EWING, 6'. Seeretury, pro tern. ST. CATHARINES, AUGUST 6th, 1856. PRESENT : . . The following officers and a quonim of members : — THOS. REYNOLDS, M. D., M.W. Grand Master CHAIINCEY YALE, 11. W. Depitti/ Grand Mantir. JOHN CAMERON : " Grand Warden. ANTHONY DIXON " Grand Secretary. G.T.CLARIS " Grand Treasurer. WM. FITZSIMMONS, " Grand Guardian, I I R. W. GRAND LODGE. The Credentials of tlie Grand Representatives in attendance were received and referred to a Committee of Credentials, consistinj^ of R. W. Deputy Grand Master Yale, No IG, D. D. Grand Master VanBrock- lin. No. 84. Tlie Committee on Credentials submitted the following Report, viz : Your Committee on Credentials find the followin;? Represpntativcs entitlecl to seats in this Grand Modj-, having been duly elected liy tlieir several Lo l^i's in due form, Avith the exception of P. G. Joseph Laiiip, Elgin Lodge, No. 32, wIiofc Certificate of Credential is not properly certified, all of wliich is respectfully sub- mitted C. Y.VLE, ' B. F. VANBROCKLTN. THOS. REYNOLDS 1 n,. nh t n,i .. isi^ a ANTHONY DIXON, Ontario Lxlgi: No. 12. L. D.WINCHESTER ) WM. OSBORN [ Union Ludge No. 16. CHAUNCEYYALE ) .TOSIAS GILLRAD Industry Lodge, No. 25. HENRY HEARS, Base Lod,je No. 28. JAS. HENRY, Chatham Lodge, No. 29. W. BISSELL, Eureka Lodge. No. 30. HIRAM BELL Mori eth Lodge, No. 31. JOSEPH LAING Elgin Lodge, No. 82. DAVID MERRIL, Erie Lodge No. 33. JOHN CAMERON ) « r i . -fCr. ^a B. F. VANBROCKLIN ) ^^"^ ^°'^9e, No. 34. ALEXANDER MATHEWS Samaritan Lodge, No. 35. On motion of Rep. Yale, seconded by Rep. VanBrocklin, t)ie said Report was received and adopted, and Rep. Laing allowed to take his seat, notwithstanding the informality in his Credentials. The said Grand Representatives took theu' seats accordingly, where- upon the Grand Master delivered the following Annual Address and Re- port: — Officers and Brethren. — One year has rolled over our heads since you did me the lienor of conferring upon me the liigliest and most re- sj)onsible office in your gift. I stand now before you, to render an account of my stewardsliip — to answer what has been done for tlie good of the Order in this year of our existence. I have to render an account of the twofold capacity of your Repre- sentative to the Grand Lodge of the United States, and also as your Grand Master. I need scarcely tell you of how little avail it would be, that I should devote so many hours, frequently stolen from the duties of an arduous profession, if my heart were not in the work, and of how little benefit would be my labours had I not the active co-operation of so many zeal- ous in the cause. At the Baltimore communication, of the 17th of September last, I met with such a reception that I felt proud of being your Representa- tive — the cordial manner in which the right hand of fellowship was extended to me by all present, from the youngest member of the Lodge up to the venerable founder of the Order in America, P. G. Sire, Thomas Wildey, who with a firm English grasp, welcomed his youngest son from the North, will not readily be forgotten. tlHl M^r. mm ■v. •• it :>i r:- ''■ - \ 'iV'-i- ■ .*n *■ a?v',..f *flS ¥' m |i / .TOtJBNAL OF THE iKrr ■■ M Until onr Charter w>is continued I was not entitled to a seat, but by coxirteouH vote of the Grand Lodj^e, the Representative from Nova Scotia and myself were admitted to the floor of that R. W. bodj'. There were j^eseut upon this occasion Representatives from the luxurious South, the cold regions of the North, the enterprisin}»liardy sons of the West, and tlie not less distinj^inslied wisdom of the East ; a phalanx of warriors armed with the f^lorious weapons of onr Order, Frieiuhhiji, Loll' iitii/ Truth, and ready to stand forth in the strife in which our brotherhood is engaj^ed — the cause of unselfish, generous benevolence — the cause of common Philanthropy— ignoring all party and political views, and endeavouring to miite all in a cause in whicli lionesty of purpose is ti prominent characteristic, a b(md of imion wlucli rcipiires not traditional lore to give antitpiity to its origin, for all ages thosi; alone have been the recognized Chiil FrJIoirs wlio have proved thcnistilves to be h/iirst men. Many of the deliberations of the Grand Lodge were of great import- ance, and I liave ah'eady laid l)efore the Lodges in this jurisdiction copies of the miiuites of the last communication, from which you will liave learned what was done. The financial conditicm of the Order oc- cupied much attention, and in this connexion I may appropriately in- troduce to you the subject of vital statistics : this subjecit has deservedly engrossed much deliberation, and where parties are desirous of making ends meet, it is of manifest importancre that our expenditure should be closely regulated by the income as well as the probable casualties we have in the human course of events to expect. I would jjartitmlarly direct your attention to the able repoi-ts of the M. W. Grand Sire, and the R. W. (irand Secretary. To both these oflicers we are greatly in- debted for their warm interest in our brancjh of the Order, and to them personally I feel under many obligations. Referring to their flattering notice of our proceedings, I need only express a hope that we may in time to coiue prove ourselves worthy of the trust reposed in us — that we may guard, as the apple of om* eye. the jewel confided to our care. It was an occasion of no small I'egret to me. that I was unable to be present at the sliort session held in Brantford ; the reasons for my non-attendance are known to most of you, and it was (piite out of my power to leave home at that time, having been so recently away from my private duties and engagements. I regret it tlie more from the known and tried worth of the Brethren of Gore Lodge, wliose iicquaint- ance I liad previously made, and whose services to the Order I shall have occasion presently to notice, and also knowing tlie importance of having a proper constitution adopted for our guidance hereafter. Ttie disapi)ointment was also heightened by tlu; absencie of the Grand Secretary. In my capacity of (rrand Master, much of my time has l)een re- quired in keeping up the necessary correspondence wth the several Lodges. I have endeavored as promjitly as possible to reply to every communication, and have the satisfaction of knowing that no letter has remained in my hands more than a day unanswered. Many qf the queries addressed to me were easily answered by reference to the Digest and Laws of the Order presented to me at Baltimore : but few of them required much consideraJ ion. 1 shall now take occasion to enumerate them, as aU my correspondence will be laid before you, if thought de- sirable, In the choice of D. D. Grand Masters made at om* first session, I have to congratulate you in having such eflicient men of business and i n GHAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST 9 brethren so devoted to tlie intereHts of the Order. Without wishing to particularize I cannot refrain from speaking of the ready and able as- sistance rendered me by Bro. B. F.VanBrocldin.of Brantford, who upon every occasion has proved himself prompt and energetic in the cause of philanthropy — whose good judgment has guided hun in casting oil upon the ti'oubled waters without sacrificing coiTect principle — he is emin- ently entitled to your thanks for his good offices. May he ever feel the consciousness of having faithfully discharged his duty, and of having proved himself a good wan-ior in the crusade against Helftshness and Aace in which we are engaged. In consequence of some troubles existing in Victoria Lodge, Cale- donia, application was made to D. D. (irand Master, Brother VanBrock- lin, to visit that Lodge, at that time scarcely able to assemble a suffi- cient number of members to form a working quorum. He at once sug- gested a course which I as readily approved of, that thej' should sur- render their old charter and api)ly for a new one ; the new charter was granted, and at the desire of the brethren the name has been changed to Caledonia Lodge No. '27. I am sorry I '.annot report to you upon its working. I have the gratification of reporting to you the opening of a new Lodge at IngersoU, to be kiiown and hailed as Sttnunittdi Lodge No. 35 ; this Lodge was also instituted by Bro. VanBrockhn, assisted by the Brantford Brethren, and in its first report we have a good earn- est of its future usefulness and success ; the papers relating to these new Lodges are now laid before you for your approval. To our American brethem we are irnich indebted for assistance, counsel, and advice ; upon more than one occasion have we been under obligations to our brethren in Michigan, for the opening of lodges in the Far West and their sul)sequent instruction. Bro. Dr. Smith of Detroit, very kindly undertook the duty for me of opening Lodges, and also in- structing our brethren. I shall be glad upon some future occasion to know that we can make some adequate return for the repeated kind- ness shown us. Some weeks ago, I invited the presence of the Grand Masters of the three neighboring States to be present at this communication, and liave received frcmi the Grand Master of Ohio, his polite acceptance of our invitation. I had mucli pleasure in making the acquaintance of the Representatives from Ohio, and do not feel surprised that in such hands the Order should be in so prosperous and happy a condition. An application was made to me by D. D. Grand Master Locke of Bell Kiver, Michigan, to allow certain parties, residing in the townsliip of Sombra, C, W., desirous of joining the Order, to connect themselves with a Lodge on the American side of the river St. Clair, inasmucli as our nearest Lodge was situated some ;]() miles distant ; it was further represented to me, that these j)arties would shortly be in a jjosition to !ipply for a charter for a Lodge under our own jurisdiction. I felt much l)leasure in granting the necessary permission, and hope shortly to re- ceive an application for a diarter from these brethren. I have the satisfaction of laying before you a summary of the work- ing of all the Lotlges in this jurisdiction, by which you will find that our progress thoi gh slow has been steadily onward. Much of the dross has been cast off, and the pure metal remains with us. Our members now consist of men of the right stamp, engaged in a good cause, and ready to prompt others to do likewise. In deep sympathy with the struggling energy of Brother Past Grand Master Maclaren, of Quebec, / /■.!(iii ilP • *t , ■^|■»■ *T ■ 1* 1 ' y mmm m mm Wi ■f:: ■■■■ 'i'''i'-«i'f' ill 10 JOURNAL OP THE W: mi'.: tr. ib ' to revive the Order in Canada East, I have to report to you, that the number of Lodges in that jurisdiction has not increased, and only one Lodge now remains of the large baud who were pioneers in the work of the Order in Canada. Bro. Maclaren has bravely buffeted tlio waves of opposition which have been rising higlier and higher, and to liis hon- esty of purpose and firm determination to prove himself an OddFeUow indeed, it is attributed tliat the funds have not been 'livided and the last link broken — the last Lodge in Canada East dispolvod. It is not pleasant to reflect upon the misconduct of otliers, but it i^ only justice to state that had tlie Montreal brotherliood been composed of metal of the proper ring — had they nob in l)ygone days been recreant to tlieir duty, they would have now the satisfaction of being in a far different position — tlieir attempt to raise a single '* Phoenix " would not be so de- cided a failure. Brethren, 1 sliall not longer detain you from the work of the ses- sion ; I shall gladly convey to you all the information in my power, on matters connected with the Order ; it will be your duty to elect at this session the proper officers for the ensuing yoar; exercise due cau- tion in your choice, and in resigning my charge to my successor, I shall be glad of the assurance, that the work auspiciously begun has a bright future before it, and shaU retire witli the consciousness that whatever errors may have occurred on my part liave not been those of intention. Our Order in Canada now numbers 60.'> members, with a respectable amount of funds in the several Treasuries. See that you do your dut}' in compliance with the wishes of the Parent Grand Lodge, which "com- mands you to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, and ediTcate the orphan;" remember also, that "to whom much is given, of him shall much be required." • • THOMAS REYNOLDS, Grand Master. The Grand Master then submitted the following Financial State- ment for the past year, viz : — Grand Lodge of Canada West, in account vith the Grand Master, 1855. Dr. £ s. d. August. To Express charges on Rebekiih Books 7 6 " Postages 4 6 " Grant, Messenger 5 " Stationery 13 6 Sept. " Postages and Telegrams 11 6 " Paid for Seal at New York 3 October. " Postages 7 .S Nov. " do 5 9 December" do 4 10 1856. .January " Express charges on books 11 9 " Stationery 3 3 " Express charges 2 6 -' Postages 6 9 February," Postages : 4 9 March " " Stationery 10 " Postages 4 7 April " Postages 4 9 Mav. " Monitor Office for Printing 15 " Postages 7 6 June. " Telegrams 2 6 " Postages 8 " £x;pre»s charges 2 6 / GRAND LODGE OF ONTABIO. n d. 6 6 6 6 3 9 10 18j6 Db. t' 8. (1. June. To Stationery 4 6 July, " Postages 8 6 " PriutiuR Circulai's, at Cobonrg 1 11 fi " Tin box for papers 13 9 August " Printing AildresH and Report 1 I'i " Kepresentative Tax for 18u(), to G. L. U. S 12 10 " Paid for draft 1 3 Cu. 4'28 3 2 By Sundry monies from Lodges per Report 89 3 2 Balance fGl Deduct amount of G. Secretary's account 1 18 9 liV.) J 3 St. Catharines, Aug. 6th, IHrM. Also the followiiif^ accouut and coiniuuuicutiou from (iraiul Secrre- tarj' Ridgelj- : — Okfick Cob. & Rkc. Skckktary, R. \V. G. L. U. S.i Baltimore, May 21, 1856. i R. W. Grand Lochje of Canada West, To Hujht Worthy (Jrand Lodge, ('. S,, Jh\ 1855. Aug. 23. To amount of Charter Fee ^ PO 00 " Representative Tax for 1855, 50 00 1856. May 21. " Representative Tax for 1856, 50 00 • ■' • • • ■ ' - |i3o 00 Dr. Thomas Reynolds, D. D. Grand Sire for Canada West. My Deab Sib and Bbotheb : — You mil find the bill against your Grand Lodge annexed. The tirat item I think, will be remitted at the next session, if you apply for it. With sincere regards, " , Your Friend and Brother, .TAS. L. RIDGELY, C. S. The 'rraud Lodge then adjourned nntil half-past two o'clock, p.m. Half -past two o'clock p. m. — Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjourn- ment.. The Grand Master presiding, and the same officers and Represen- tatives present. The Grand Master called upon the Grand Lodge to nominate and elect its officers for the ensuing year, whereupon it was moved hy R«p. Cameron, seconded by Rep. VanBrockliu, That this Grand Lodge if fully satisfied that it cannot better pro- mote the great interests of our beloved Order within its jurisdiction, than by a re-election of its principal Officer, whose term of office now expires ; and having witnessed the deep and Lvely interest which lio m W m k'i'i-'^^ :.'■•* * ■■;■ ■■ im''M ''-■•■■ win . '^ ;'■ » vf ^'>'i 19 JOURNAL OF THE I if I «• i;^:\ '. \ has invariably evinced for itn welfare, and the zeal and fidehty which has ever cliaracterized his discharge of the onerous duties of tliat high office, Be it tlierefore resolved that our justly esteemed and excellent Brother, Past Grand Master Tlionias Reynolds, M. D., be again elected to that exalted office for the ensuing term. Which being i)ut by the Dei)uty (irand Master, was carried unani- mously, all the members standing. Rep. VanBrocklin then nominated Deputy Grand Master C Yale, and Deputy Grand Master Yale nominated Rep. VanBrocklin for the office of Deputy Grand Master. The Grand Master having appointed Rej). Laing and Fitzsimmons tellers, and a ballot being taken, and Reji. VanBrocklin having a majority of votes, he was declared duly elected for the ensuing term. Rep. Cameron nominated Rep. Wincliester as Grand Warden, and he was declared duly elected. Rep. Laing nominated Rep. Gamercm us Grand Secretax'y, and he was declared duly elected. Rep. VanBrockUn nominated Rej). Fit/simmons as Grand Treas- urer, and he was declared duly ele(!ted. The next business in order was tlu! installation of Grand Officers. Past Deputy Grand Master C'hauncey Yale presiding. The Grand Master elect, Tlios. Reynolds, M. D., was then presented and duly installed as the M. W. Grand Master of .the R. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The Grand Master then installed the following Grand Officers, viz : B. F. VANBROCKLIN, It. W. l^tepnti, Grand Master. L.D.WINCHESTER, " " " " Warden. .T.CAMERON, " " " Secretary W. FITZSIMMONS, " " " Treasurer After which the Grand Master announced tlie appointment of the following officers, who were duly installed : A. MATHEWS, W. Grand Marshall. HENRYMEARS " Conductor. HIRAM BELL, •' " Guardian. The M. W. Grand Master, with the tioncurrence and approval of the Grand Lodge, ai)pointed the following named Represent.Ttives as the regular standing Committees for the ensuing year : — ■Siate of the Order — Reps. Laing, Winchester and Mears. CniLttitution and ISn-Lans — Reps, Cameron, Yale and VanBrocklin. liinhje RetnniK — Reps. Osburn, Henry and Bissell. Kriiensen of He/irenentatices — Reps. Mathews, Bissell and Gillard. . . Oredent'wJn — P. D. Grand Master Yale and Rep. VanBrockUn. i The Grand ^Master's Address was then referred to the Committee on thc! '* State of the Order," and his Report, and the various returns from Subordinate Lodges within the jurisdiction, were referred to the Committee on '* Lodge Returns," V GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 13 There having been a very limited attendance of EeprcHentativeH at the adjourned meeting of the Grand Lodge, held at Brautford. on the 17th day of October last, it was deemed advisable to take up the im- portant subject of a Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of Order, for the Government of this Grand Lodge, and By-Laws and Rules of Order for the guidancio of Suljprdinate Lodges within its jurisdiction, and after a careful perusal and mature consideration tliereof, On motion of Rep. Cameron, seconded by Rep. V^anBrocklin, the Constitution, By as and Rules of Order* for the Goverimient of this Grand Lodge, and tlie By-Laws and Rules of Order for the regulation and guidance of its Subordinate Lodges, as set forth in the Appendix hereto annexed, were unanimously adopted ; the By-Laws adopted and now in force in Subordinate Lodges, to remain and continue in force in those Lodges imtil altered or amended in the manner and under the authority of tliose now adopted. -■' On motion of Rep. Cameron the Financial Statement or account of M. W. Grand Master, for the past year ; also the account of the Supreme Grand Lodge of the U. S., accompanied by a comnmnication f rom Grand Secretary J. L. Ridgely, in relation thereto, were refen-ed to a Com- mittee on Finance, consisting of Rei>reseutatives VanBrockliu, Yale and Merrill. Rep. Mears, of Rose Lodge, No. 28, submitted a report of a Com- mittee of that Lodge appointed to consider such measures as would be accessary to bring before the present Session of the Grand Lodge, and the M. W. (irrand Master instructed that Representative what he should communicate to his L.odge in relation to the various matters therein brought under consideration. The Grand Master carefully imimrted instruction in the secret work of the Order to the Representatives and a number of Past Grands pre- sent on the occasion. On motion, the Grand Lodge adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. 7th August, A. D., 1856, 9 o'clock a. m. The Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjournment. The M. W. Grand Master presiding. AU the Officers and Representatives present. Lodge opened in usual form. The reading of the mmutes of the proceedings of yesterday having on motion been dispensed with, The Conmiittee on Lodge Returns submitted the following Report : * Constitutiou as oricinally adopted, with amendments to each clause ns adopted since, will be found in the appendix. 1.," >''i Vi' • • '^r ' i' ,51' .^: 'Win p^ ' u'4 "^"i ^•4 In ffiW'i' lit Hr^ ' ^u^ EW 't Hi W ' I t 14 JOURNiVL OF THE ••■•ft r. ; 'V, III ■ 5 ■•■ •■ -ii: ■M;''v 1 ' if. St. Catharines, 7th Jul}', 1856. Moat Worth i/ Orand Master, Officers and Breth ren of the Orand Lodge of Canada West. Your Committee, appointed to Report on the OfHcial Returns from Subordi- nate Lodges, most respeutfully Report, that havin;; carefully examined the said retuium, they liiul a number of them either hut imperfectly nlledup, or inaccurate in other respects, luid although such iiiiiccuracies may he but trifling, your Com- mittee deem them incompatihlo with the perfect working and well being of the Order, relieving the aforesaid errors in the Seiui-Annual Reports returned to the Grand Lodge, to be unintentional, in every instance, and the result of want of information, haste, and the rather ambiguous wording of blank Returns, and other causes, your Committee have no desire to censure their Brethren for such errors, but would urge upon Subordinate Lodges, and the Grand Secretary, more vigilant attention to this subject in future, sincre upon the Reports of these bodies the statistics of the Order u''e based, and from them alone can a correct opinion be formed of the prosperity and actual state of tlie Institution in Canada West. Your Committee tluirefore feel it tlieir duty to report the following erroi-s in the Semi-Aunual Returns of Subordinate Lodges. SaiiKi) ita)i Lodi/fi. — The half yearly Report for the Term endi ig June 80, 185(), has returned too snuillapiucentage to tlu^ Grand Lodge, and shows a l)alance in favor of said Grand Lodge, of t'U Os. 3jd. Chatham Lodge. — Last two Reports iucorrect, and your Committee would respectfully recommend that they be returiuul for corre<:tiou. Erie Lodge. — Report for Term ending June iJO, IHoCi, is not correctly given, and there is an apparent error, in the number of Members returned in good stand- ing. Rose Lodgr. — In the Report f ■ 1 I juld leacl- iscre- iUed, Vrand |iiaiii« thu ber of ibers 3B 110 Id., iu llunee blank Uitri- tlaced Or- dift- tther 1 pro- GBAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. Ij per space in said blank Returns be allotted for that purpose. Which is respectfully submitted iu Friendship, Love and Truth, WILLIAM OSBORNE, JAMES HENRY, WILLIAM BISSELL, On motion of Rei). Dixon, seconded by Rep. VanBrockliu, tlie said Report was received and adopted. The Committee on State of the Order submitted the following Report : — To the Bir/Jtt Worthij Grand Lodge of Canada West, I. O. O. F. Tiie Committee on State of the Order, beg leave to submit the following Re- port : Your Committee has great pleasure in referring to our Brother Representa- tives of the Grand Ijodge tlie very able and lucid address of uur Worthy Grand Master, Brother Thomas Reynolds, who, %vith his usual matured judgment had given to the Grand Lodge a verj' full and comprehensive view of the state of the Order within our jurisdiction, much more so than your Committee can give; and for his invaluable services to ourselves and to the Order generally, we ought to feel a grateful remembrance. We find, from tlie material placed in our hands, that the Order within our jurisdiction, is progressing steadily onward; and from the short time that our Gi'aud Lodge has been in existence, there is evidently manifested a still more l)rogressive spirit among our Order, which cannot be better shown than by our present Granil Lodge Meeting, every Subordinate Lodge being represented. And by our Annual Report, we find we have got 605 members in good standing. The Widow and Orphans' Fund, that brightest jewel of (nii- Order, shows the handsome amount of 4;1033. The General Fund amounts to 11223. It satisfies your Committee that by continued exertion there will be consummated in Canada West a great and extensive Brotherhood, joined in the Bonds of Friendship, Love and Truth. In looking over the condition of Individual Lodges, we find, 1st. — Brock Lodge, Brockville, the oldest Lodge in Canada West, which through the enlivening energy of our Worthy Grand Master has sustained itself through good and bad report, in such times as no other had to contend with, which had within itself the germinating power of our present conditiciu. 2iid. — Ontario Lodge, Cobourg. This Lodge is in good, healthful condition, and shows last year a great increase in membership. tird. — Union Lodge, St. Catharines, the largest Lodge in our jurisdiction, numbering 150 members in good standing, with a large amoiiiii of funds, giving satisfactory evidence of its prosperous condition, and the energy of its officers, one among whom we have to mention, is P. W. D. Grand Master Chauucy Yale, whose zeal has ever been foremost in the good work. •it.i.—I>ulustri/ L:)dge, Grafton, a small Lodge progressing slowly, but with evident prosperity. ot I. — Caledonia Lodge, Caledonia. Y'our Committee regret the breaking up of this ouce prosperous Lodge, through the evil designs and ignorance of pretended Brothers, Your Committee are of opinion that the principal cause of its failure was the indiscriminate initiating of every one who requested admittance, without regard to mo. al siauding ; and your Committee would further submit to the Grand Lodge, that upon a proper selection depends our general prosperity and welfare. From the very able nncl valuable l^eports received from T>. J). G. ?.'., Brother Van- Brockliu, whose great exertions to resuscitate the Caledonia Lodge, and the gene- ral interest he has taken in his District, deserves our warmest thanks. 6tli. — Rose Lodge, Amhei-stburf,, a very prosperous Lodge, which has more than doubled its numbers last year, and from the interest taken by its officers, we anticipate a large increase duriiif; the coming year. Ttli. — Chatham Lodge, Chachani, a small Lodge, but increasing. This Lodge has had more difficulties to contend with than any other within the jurisdiction, on account at the time of the breaking up of the Lodge of the Manchester LTnity a complete division took place among the Brotherhood ; but now we are happy to say that there is every appearance of a permanent progress. •H'l •'• iV ' ■ ■ 'i -d- • "'4' '•!'•' '■mm 16 JOURNAL OF THE ' t ■ v*ii .. . .<:■!. i i»^ Mh. — Eiirvkd Liulgv, LuikIoii, iiii »'\ft'll('iit working' Jioil^^n, itnd iiici'iMHiiig in niHiiilH>rH)ii]i ; iiiiil from tlie known ahilitv of its orticcrs. we look for u large iiccuw- Mion of nieiiibers. l)//i. — Mor/iflli Liidi/f, Morjictli, m miiuiII Lodf,'"' in ii roiiiilry locidits, and for itH position hiih Huct't-dcd l)oyond our cNiifctiitioMN. null. — Hljihi Ldili/f, St. 'riioniiiK. II l,od(.'t' in good w orking order, and Hteadilv increHHing, Xith.—Krir Ltnlfic, I'ort Unrwcll, a liirgu l^mlge, mid, from itH adnUHHiou into tlm Order, Iiuk gone on with ii great dcul of (inorgy a'ul enterprise. 12///. — lioff Linlijc, Mruntfoid, one of our liest ijodges, and from the spirit ex- hibited l)y its oflicers, will still fnrther increase ; and to the eounsels and exertions of the D. I), (i. M., Ih-o. V'anBrocklin, the (iore Lodge are much indebted. Vilh. — Sdiuariht II hiiilffc, Ingersoll, a new Ijodge, opened in .Tanuary of this year, and now numbers ;J2 members. The enterprise exliihited by the progresH of tills Lodge, gives us tiucouragcnient for tlie future, in the fact that Odcffellowship has taken hold of the public mind; and we have no doubt that before another year a number of other Lodges will be brought into existence, to strengthen and ex- tend our sphere of usefulness. We would expre.is our sy.npathy with Hro. MeL'laren of Canada East, for the very arduous but unsuccessful attem[>t to revive the Order in his section of the Province, as his labors must have been trying to a high minded Hrother aiul true Oddfellow, in buffeting the up])osition which it is evident he had to encounter. Still, as there is one liodge left, we have hope that it may remain as a starting point for future success. We are much indebted to our .American brethren for the kind sympathy and encouragement they have afforded us, particularly the Grand Secretary, Jiro. Ridgley, of the Grand Lodge of the I'nited States; and Bro. Dr. I. Smith, of Detroit, who has ever been assidiimsly earnest, in giving assistance and advice. The Conmiittee express satisfacticm for the prospect now held out for the good and welfare of the Order in our jurisdiction, l)y the recent ele<'tion of G)'and Offi- cers for the ensuing year ; as from their known ability and heartfelt desire to extend the 1)lessings of Odd Fellowship, we anticipate great results in diffusing the principles of Friendship. Love and Truth. All of which is respectfully submitted. .FOSEPH L.VING, HENRY MEAliS. L. D. WINCHESTER. On motion of Hep. Dixou, seconded l)y Rep. Matliews, the said Re- port was received and adopted. The Committee on Expenses of Representatives suhmitted the fol- lowing Report : — To thv Mont Worthif Gntnd Mnntm; (Jtficera and Menilicrnut' the Grand Lodt/r nt by Ryp. Liiin;^, seconded l)y Hop. Houry, that this Grand Lodge do liold itH next SeHnion at the City of Loudon. The amondraont being put and carried, the original motion waalont. On motion uf Rop. VanBrocklin, Heconded by Rep. Yale, it was ordered tiiat the Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules of Order for the government of the Grand Lodge and its Subordinates, finally adopted at the present Session, sliall go into effect immediately from and after the publication thereof. On motion of Rep. VanBrocklin, seconded by Rep. Yale, the Grand Secretary was instructed to have the Journal of Proceedings of this Grand body, from tho time of its institution down to the present Session inclusive, printed in pamphlet form ; and that '2(K) copies be obtained for the use of the Grand Lodge and its Subordinates. The M. W. Grand Master, with the concurrence of the Grand Lodge, divided the Jurisdiction into districts, and appointed the following Representatives, District Deputy Grand Masters for the ensuing year, that is to say : for Kent and Ltiinhton, — Rep. Henry, Chatham. For Middlesex,— B,e^. Bissell, London. For Elgin East, — Rep. Merrill, Port Burwell. For Elijin West—V. G ; Claris, St. Thomas. For Brant d- Haldimand — Rep. VanBrocklin, Brantford. For Lincoln d Wellnnd, — Rep. Yale, St. Catharines. For Northumberland, Durham, Peterhorou(;h S Victoria, — P. G » Ewing. For Leedn and Grmville, — Rep. Fitzsimmons, Brockville. For Oxford, — Rep. Mathews, IngersoU. On motion of Rep. Laing, seconded by Rep. Bissell, tlie sum of £5 was ordered to be paid to D. D. Grand Master VanBrocklin, for services and expenses in visiting, and endeavouring in the most energetic and praisoworthy manner to resuscitate Caledonia Lodge, No. 27, at Cale- donia, and failing in that object in obtaining a surrender of the Charter, together with the Books and Funds of that Lodge. On motion of Rep. Laing, seconded by Rep. Bissell, it was resolved that a vote of thanks be, and the same is hereby tendered, to the officers and Brethren of Union Lodge, No. 16, for the use of their Lodge Room, and for the very great kindness and courtesy manifested and extended by them to the Grand Lodge, during its present Session. The business of this Session of the Grand Lodge having been brought to a close, the same adjourned, to meet at the City of London* on the first Wednesday in the month of August, 1857. Attest, N 'i^ f '■..'. .■ JNO. CAMERON, Grand Secretary. O. L. O. W. 3 « O PS Q O Q CD 05 O a* § a « O « H o H as o H a? GRAND LODOB OF CANADA WEHT. U Q H be _5g__« «e IN •ptml o}iB')na-')iarI "o • • rH • • • I* • • >n 0> (O O 1' 00 h- ■?! 'J JSr'i • • -j; . - ■ • 00 fO ■* '* .7: «.> •/: to ,■ 1 - > .«! . . . W •!' '5 '•■> ' Cjj ta • ir> •0? ii» ,,, 50 IH r- < :o pH O t> O ►-t $ -"^' n; s '=*^ o S5iS'0 us 1(3 •rH c ■ • ',•» • -* • • I..S -p t-( -.'3 (ji! : J xi o as !9 • ^ O :j aj •pauejuoo saaoaaci ^s;s^^ ^ ■paiJisaaaQ OOrHO •OOOOOOO •■( s s' •pa^B!)9ntaji OOTO 1-1 (M o acT • C O O Cj T O O ^OOO lO!?l rH 0~ •pansflxji •papuadsng •n.wwpq^TAV 1 •saoi')oa[aa •■■i' .5 c c i^-.' ." •» M 00 1-H iH — •pjBQ iJq uoisainipv •noT^'Bi!)vaT ■^ .Ci « o •OOcrOOrH^O oiw&ujfcgogg l(M (b U3I pHiNm 3; in 00 CO CO CO CO ^"SSl" m ll-y 25 iMA In mm '':* .«• JOUHMAL OF THE \\\ti Jlimil ^mmimM HXLS IN THE CITY OF LONDON, AUGUST 4th, 1867. I H li i^i/rV '■4,-u'' §\M,: :: The R. W. Grand Lodge assembled this day, being the Annual Communication, when the roll being called, the following members were found to be present : THOMAS REYNOLDS, M. D M. W. Grand Master. B. F. VANBROCKLIN B. W. Deputy Grand Master. JOHN CAMERON B.W. Orand Secretary. W. FITZSIMMONS ...B. W. Grand Treasurer. HENRY HEARS W. Grand Conductor. HIRAM BELL W. Grand Guardian. The credentials of the Grand Representatives in attendance from the various Lodges within its jurisdiction, having been received and re- ferred to a Committee on Credentials, consisting of B. F. YanBrockUn, D. G. M,, and P. G.'s C. Yale and G. W. Morgan, the Committee sub- mitted the following report, viz.: To the R. W. Orand Lodge of Canada West : Your Committee on Credentials, would submit the following as the result of their examination, the names contained in which they find have been duly elected and accredited to sit as Represe ^tatives in this Grand body, viz.: P. G. THOMAS REYNOLDS ) „ , j. , „ „ t- " WM. FITZSIMMONS ^Jirocic jjoage, JSo. y. " i:?:^S§LsbN.:":::;:::;:::.;:\\>«*°"^"'^^^'-^''-^ " WM. TAYLOR Industry Lodge, No. 25. " WM. HEDLEY Rose Lodge, No. 28. " JAMES HENRY Chatham Lodge, No. 29. " JAMES WESTLAND Eureka Lodge, No. 30. " G. W. MORGAN Elgin Lodge, No. 32 j " W. A. GLOVER Erie Lodge, No. 33. \ " B. F. VANBROCKLIN ) ^„,^ r j 7V7„ 04 " JOHN CAMERON \ Gore Lodge, No. 3i. •• EDWARD LONG St. Marys Lodge, No. 36. " CHARLES PERLEY.. Imperial Lodge, No. 37. " G. D. BRADWAY Forest City Lodge, No. 38. Your Committee find trifling informalities in some of the credentials, but deem them of no importance. They find that Rep. Hedley, of Rose Lodge 28, is without his credentials, the same having been lost or mislaid, but are satisfied that he has been duly elected and entitled to a seat here. Samaritan, Morpeth and Ontario Lodges are as yet unrepresented. Your Committee would express the great pleasure they feel in being able to report so full a representation at this, the third annual communication of the Orand Lod^e, indicating; as it does the steady march, increaBing prosperity, and GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST futtire success of the noble order, of which this Grand Lodge is as yet a young, and, comparatiTely speaking, feeble branch. Fraternally submitted, B. F. VANBROCKLIN, ■' ' • . i^-- c. YALE, GEO. W. MORGAN. On motion of Bep. Cameron, seconded by Bep. VanBrocklin, the report was adopted. The following Past Grands presented certificates of their being en- titled to membership, and were accordingly admitted and received, viz.: P. G. G. H. DENNISON I rr«v«„ Tr.^n. v« ^e " JOHN CHAPIN } ^"»'"* ^'"^^^' ^"^ ^^• " W. SMITH Eureka " " 30. " ST. GEORGE CAULFIELD Elgin " " 32. " W. A. GLOVER Erie " " 33. " GEORGE VAREY Oore " " 34. A quoram being present: The Grand Master, with the sanction of the Grand Lodge, ap- pointed P.G.St. George Canlfield, Grand Chaplain; Rep. W. A. Glover, Grand Warden; and P. Rep. Henry Hears, Grand Marshall, pro tern., which being done, the M. W. Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge open for the transaction of business. Prayer having been offered up by P. G. the Rev. St. George Caul- field, Grand Chaplain pro tern. The Grand Master announced the following Committees, viz.: On the State of the Order — Reps. Bradway, Mears and Glover. Lodge Returns — Beps. Henry, Westland and Hedley. Finance — Beps. Fitzsimmons and Taylor. Laws of Subordinates — Beps. VanBrocklin, Yale and Cameron. Appeals — Beps. VanBrocklin, Yale and Fitzsimmons. On motion of Grand Secretary Cameron, seconded by Grand Trea- surer Fitzsimmons, all communications and papers appertaining to the business of the said committees respectively, were referred to them, to enable them to report. The Grand Lodge then adjourned until 2 o'clock p. m. ;■:*.■.. |-.i-!., •,■•■/ p . . , Two O'clock p. m. The Grand Lodge met. The Grand Master presiding, and the same Officers and Bepresen- tatives present. Bepresentatives Dixon, of Ontario Lodge, and Morri- son of Samaritan Lodge, having entered and presented their credentials, took their seats. The M. W. Grand Master then delivered the following Annual Ad- dress and Report : . rj i-r- ,^ : .V r .,i. v«, »■ • '.» It , ■ 22 JOURNAL OF THE hU' •■*f..... .,! "k.lT-l!. ii^: • i-i. •• .. » ,-».'" i-;'»^ fi■.^!«^^^• ■? hi^'y I.' t J*.>' ••■ ,^;'iir Officers and Brethren : Onco more we have the privilege of ussembUiig tofjether as Reijre- sentatives of the Lodges of the Order, in Canada West ; banded together by links which hold us by none other than a moral force ; associated in a common cause of philanthropy ; armed with no other weapons but such as should be in the hands of every good subject and every Chris- tian man. Our little community consisted a twelvemonth ago of 12 Lodges and 603 members ; our labours have been blessed with a good increase ; while we have been under tlie necessity of lopping off many useless and decayed members, the parent stock lias been strengthened by tlie addition of timber of a better growth. We now number 15 Lodges and 738 members in good standing. In recording the removal of several from our ranks for their own carelessness ; and a few who proved tliemselves recreant to their duty and unworthy of a seat with- in our counsels, we have, with thankfuhiess to the Great Giver of every good and perfect gift, to report that of those who met with us in solemn deliberation this time last year, but one has been called to the dread bar of judgment. P. G. Osborne, of Union Lodge St. Cathariifj^es, whose zeal for the advancement of the great work in which we are en- gaged was unfaltering, whose great pleasure it was at all times to obey the commands of our order, has been called from our midst. " Within our jurisdiction," says the worthy brother who reports to me this bereavement, " we have lost a bright example of unswerving fidelity and attachment to our noble Institution and its heaven-bom principles." His relations and friends have our sincere sjrmpathy ; we trust that their loss ii his eternal gain; that he has his reward in the maasions of eternal bliss. It is also my painful duty to announce i o you the decease of an- other highly respected brother, who though not living within our juris- diction, was always considered one of our very selves. He was one of the Uttle band who united with and counselled me cordially in the movement to which we owe our present existence as a Grand Lodge. P. G. T. McClaren of Quebec, perished in the late heartrending steamboat dis- aster — one of the victims of the sad mismanagement of the ill-fated Montreal. Brother McClaren struggled manfuliy to keep alive the small remaining flame of Odd Fellowship flickering in Canada East, but I am sorry to add, without the success which his exertions merited. A few days before his sad end he wrote me, " although envy is a sin, I feel almost inclined to commit it, when I see the position you occupy in respect to our beloved Order : your circular calling the meeting of the Grand Lodge at London, has caused me some pain as it arrived at a time when we were about committing suicide, and by the time your meeting is held we shall be no more. The skill of one physician has kept the Order alive in Canadii West, but I fear it would require half a dozen of sujhto resuscitate it in Canada East." W^e hope he was spared the pain of seeing the last Lodge in his jurisdiction broken up and the funds divided as was contemplated — a measure which he had for a long time contended against almost single-handed. I cannot refrain from transcribing the words of the Quebec paper which brought me the notice of his melancholy death: "He was a man who proved by his example that intellect can elevate and Cliristianity soften the rigor of any office, who brought to the management of a jail an amount of judgment, sagacity, resolute intrepidity, and the power of metliodical management, which might have sufficed for the command of a fleet or the generalship of an a: r< an- your has lalf a )are(l the long from otice that who city, hich >f an GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 88 army." I may only add that his remains were followed to their last resting place by the principal citizens of Quebec, and by what would more than anything else hr.ve been a gratification to him, the children of St. Peter's School of whic 'i he was the Superintendent. It is re- corded " inasmuch as ye did i b unto the least of these little ones, ye did it unto me." His fidelity \,o his trust has verily not been without its reward. I regret exceedingly that I was unable to apijear at Baltimore as your representative to the Grand Lodge. U. S. that I was unable to thank our brethren for their many acts of kind consideration towards us. The proceedings of this communication are in your hands and you will observe that our interests were not left unprotected. You are, I dare say, aware that althoufjh I could not from pressure of professional engagements leave home, as strong a representation as possible was made for the remission of the claim against us by the G. L., U. S. The application at first was unsuccessful, but upon reconsideration by the committee, through the kind ofl&ces of the R.W. Grand Secretary, Bro. Ridgely, whose name is dear to us aU, and especially to those who have the high privilege of his acquaintance, all that we asked was granted, our representation of the case was sufficient to satisfy those who were adverse to oiu: petition. The question in which some of you expressed a strong interest at our last meeting, the mergement of the Encamp- ment order has not yet been settled. It is too long a subject to enter upon, but I am happy to tell you that the growing desire to satisfy the requirements of the Order in this respect is likely to meet with a gen- erous response from all parties. I mast not now omit to acknowledge with many thanks the receipt from the various Grand Lodges of the Union, of copies of theu' proceedings in the past year, and at the same time to apologize to them for not returning the compUment to all who so favored us. Most of these docmnents are replete with matter of the deepest interest and instruction, and I trust the several Grand bodies will excuse us for exercising a rigid economy in our management, put- ting up with the inconvenience of not having appropriate regalia and jewels for our Grand Lodge, in preference to incurring a debt upon the head of our successors. We hop<> thai ihis explanation will be accept- ed, and that we may be found to have engraven in our heaits the stem realities of which these emblems and symbols speak so plainly to the external senses. Much exertion has been made for the advancement of the Order in the western section of the Pi-ovince by our worthy D. D. Grand Masters. I have looked in vain for some sign for good in the East, but the cloud is yet " no bigger than a man's hand," Three new Lodges have been opened whose nttmes will be found in our Report — the one at Mt. Ver- non, instituted by the Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary, the Lodge at St. Mary's, and the very promising Lodge, taking the name "Forest City," by our highly respected and energetic Brother Bissell, who I am proud to say yields to no one in zeal for the cause in which we are laboring. I am happy to lay before you Reports from oui' Depu- ties VanBrockUu, Bissell, Henry and Claris, with the hope that others will be stimulated by their good example — will be promxjted to go and do likewise. While upon this subject allow me to suggest to you the propriety of sending an officer of this Grand Lodge to the several Towns where Lodges formerly existed or where new ones are likely to be formed, imparting necessary information, stiiTing up our Brethren to renewed exertion, collecting the scattered properties of the order, and ■i-N'i :;•*< i 24 JOURNAL OF THE ;•*>.»! i-. ?1(J>- ■n'-' M •■ " ■ "1. inducing the Lodges in good standing to work uniformly. I endeavored but in vain to procure the services of an efficient visitor for the Lodges since last session. A system of proselytizing is at all times to be depre- cated, but at the same time it must be admitted that by judicious visi- tation of the kmd I refer to, much good would undoubtedly accrue to the order. There was an appeal case of some importance from one of the Lodges, whicli I intended to submit for your adjudication, but as the party has since been expelled from the order and is consequently be- yond our control, it will be unnecessary to lay the matter before you or take up your time. I have had a good many decisions to make since last session, and have endeavored as far as possible to be guided by the laws of the Grand Lodge, U. S. Among others I decided that when the fact of a candidate's piedispositioii> to ill health or his Uabihty in any way to become a burden to the L jdge, is discovered between the time of his election and the time of initiation, the Lodge is at hberty and will be justified in refusing him admission. I also rule that » P. O. depositing his card in a Lodge is entitled to his rank in that Lodge, but is otherwise governed by the local By-laws. The name under which the dispensation for a Lodge at Mt. Vernon was granted was Kirby Lodge, but upon a petition of the member, and with the advice of the D. G. M. VanBrocklin, it has been changed to Imperial Lodge No. 87. I am very happy to notice that through the exertions of our worthy Bro. D. D. G. M. Claris, the ladies of St. Thomas have shown an interest in our order, and a goodly number have received the degree of Rebecca. It is pleasing to notice the advancement of this branch of the order. Wherever the influence of woman is exerted in a labor of love, good must result. " Her freedom spreads unfever'd and serene, And sovereign man can condescenr) to dee The throne and laws more sovereign still than he." It is in the day of affliction — it is in the hour of adversity ,when the false friends of the world frown instead of fawning upon us,as they are wont to do in the sunshine of oiu- prosperity, that woman's time noble- ness of heart is felt — woman's cheering counsel is given. What greater blessing can there be than the embodiment of "A perfect woman, nobly plann'd, To warn, to comfort and command; And yet a spirit still and bright With something of an angel light." There are several matters which will engage your ccmsideration at this session and I trust that they will meet with free and fair discus- sion. If anything sliould occur in which my little experience can be made available for the general good, freely as I have received informa- tion from others, am I as freelj' disposed to impart it. I have to thauk tlie officers of the Grand Lodge who have so kindly co-operated with me in the work, and to express the sincere hope that my successor may be equally well supported. Ours is a cause to which the energies we are possessed of, should most unreservedly be devoted. It gives us free scope for the exercise of principles founded upon justice to ourselves and our fellow men. We claim no prominent place — we say not "stand off, we are holier tlian thou ;" but we do say that if we have attained to " light and Hberty " we are the more responsible for it. We ask others to examine our fellowship, and if thoy see aught of good in it. to GRANT LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 25 follow our example. To our own memliers we say, be not weary in well-doing — be not Hatisfiecl in having tilled the chairs of your Lodge ; the command of your order is still binding njion you — the puiijose for whicli tlie Order was instituted never dies — persevere then in the good cause while this earthly tenement incases the brighter spirit within I "Endure and Hhrink not, we of nobler clay, May temper it to beiir, 'tiB but for a day." London, C. W., 5th August, 1857. THOMAS REYNOLDS, Grand Mmter. Tlie Grand Secretary then submitted the following report: To th- H. W. Grand Lodijc of Canada Wfxt, I. (). O. /•'.; It has been the conimoTidable custom and practice of those who liave been appointed to till a similar office to tlio one which you at your last Annual Communication did me the honor (much against my wisli, for reasons which I then expressed.) to confer upon me, to lay before the Grand body in wliich tliey may have held the office, a detailed re- port or statement of the mamier in wliich they may have discharged the duties thereof during tljeir respective incumbencies, and I have ob- served that many of these reports are the result of much, and often- times great labour and consideration. It has, however^beeu my good fortune to have been so honored under and during tlie administration of one, I mean tlie honored origin- ator and founder of your noble institution in this section of the Province, who has watched over its every interest, and been unto it a nui-sing father from its birth up to the present cheering, grfitifying, and (as 1 hope from the bottom of my heart it may prove) auspicious moment, that I have had little or nothing to do; indeed, he feels such a paternal re- gard and solicitude for all its interests, both jjliysical and mental, as to be unwilling to tnist even tlie least of them in the hands of any of his subordinates without his superv'isiou ; and while those interests have been thus better promoted rtnd protected, the labour of his subordinates has been rendered comparatively light and easy, and, therefore, I, as one of them, have very little to say on this occasicm, indeed nothing, un- less it is by way of apology. When I accepted the po.^t assigned me, I did it most reluctantly, fearing, as I did at the time, and as I then stated to you, that my ofli- cial and professional duties were likely to be such as to render it out of my power to discharge those which would necessarily devolve upon me bj' its acceptarce in a manner worthy of their importaiice,und my fears have been more than reahzed, as I feel that I have come far short of my duty in many .if not in every respect. I am consoled, however, in the reflection, that the great interests of our beloved and heaveii-born institution, under a good and all-wise Providence, in the hands of our noble, most excellent, and highly es- teemed Grand Master, have not suffered in any manner, but contrary - wise have been promoted beyond anything we could have anticipated under all circumstances, and such being tlie case, I can and do Avith some degree of confidence throw myself upon your kind and fraternal indulgence for all my short comings, and sins of commission and omis- sion, since I was honored with the office which I now surrender up to your hands. ],■■:■ «■;<■ '.vi ■ 1 ir^j m^i"i.':ti :■ .■'. ''■:';''V'-f''| .iU'4d 1 • JOURNAL OF THE hi"- ■' 1> •' > ■ .7:' '•V;* •<;•> '■■''V* J-'.'-^ .';'5,jJ- ;/'A''. v\*> ■i*.Mr.'.VV\h ■ I ^ 4 ... I J::.. • .•■•.'«■' ■ ■ ' * . /'■■ -■J ,' i' ■ , V \' f'i .' '■ :>:>.,■«'; ■■■"■ V i- :'''■ i^' ..,'1; 't'.'" 92 JOURNAL OF THE For fimnt nnd ffntdimitntl. — P.d ; Jan. Woodyatt. For l/niniln mid Wilhunl. — P.O ; Cliauncoy Yalo. For Xorlfiumhi'iliiinl, Ihir/ium, I'drrhoroniul I'ii'tnrin. — P, U; Anthony Dixon. Fi>r Li-fih mill «lrfiivilli'. — P.(l ; Win. FitzsinmionH. ' For (h'fonl. — !'.(} ; .foliii Morrison. ' For Huron nml llrmr. — VX\ ; Kdwiird Loiif{. On motion of Uoj). Dixon, stM-ondod by Re^j). Taylor, that it be He- Holved — That whoii tliis (Irand Lodfje adjoiirnn, it do stand adjournoa to moot at the Town of Cobonrf^. on tho hrnt Wodnosday in August, A. D. 185B. It was moved in amendment by Rep. Yah), Hocondud by Hop. VanHrockhn, That this Grand Lodge (h) hold its next session ut the Town of Brantford. It was tlien also moved in amendment by Hep. Westland, seconded by Rijp. Bradwiiy. Thnt tlii> next session of hhe (irand Lodge be held at the Town of Cliatham. Tlie ehair having submitted the last amendment, and tho same be- ing lost; lie submitted the first amendment, and the same being car- ried, the original motion was also lost : So the next session of the Grand Ln Igo is to ])o hold at the Town of Brantford, on the firat Wed- nesday in August next. ' -■ ■' It now being past tnidiiight, the Grand Lodge adjourned, to meet again in the morning at o'clock. '* {¥ 0th August, 1857 — fl O'clock, a. m. The Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjournment. The M. W. Grand Master, compelled by urgent, important and un- avoidable duties imperatively recjuiring his presence elsewhere, having taken his dei)arture, The II. W. Deputy Grand Master took the Chair, all the other offi cers and members being present. ...i,; , ;, , \ Lodge opened in usual form. 'I'lie reading of the minutes of yester- day having been dispensed witli. It was moved by Rep. Brad way, seconded by Rep. , That this Grand Lodge purchase for the use of its members one dozen sets of P. G. regalias, at a price not exceeding $1.50 a set. The same bemg put, was lost. Moved by Rep. Yale, seconded by Rep. Cameron, that this Grand Lodge pay its Representatives at the rate of five cents per mile, and oue dollar per diem, for attendance, and that the same be placed to the credit of the respective Lodges represe^ited at the present session, such mileage to be computed according to railway distances, and the num- ber of days allowed to be three. Moved iu amendment by Rep. Westland, seconded by Rep. Brad- way, That one-half of the Delegates' expenses, as passed yesterday, be '. ^ . GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. floflnod to bo at follow?*, Ave cents por mllo and throo dollars for time. Tlio ainondinont, hoiii^; put, was lost, and tlio original niotiou waH carriod. Oil motion of Uin. Wjntland, Hocondisl by Rip. Yalo, tliis (Irand Ijodf^o rofoniinonds Ooro Lodyc* No. 8t to refund tlie iiioni,'e, a motion will be nuide to the effect that power may bo vested in oacii Subordinate to appoint a Physician, whose duty it shall bo to examine all C!andidates for initiation, as to their general health, with- out a satisfactory certificate from whom, in that respect, they shall not l)e admitted, altliouHli in other respects worthy. Hop. Westland ^ave notice of alteration, at next Grand Meeting, tliat Clause I, Sec. '2, Art. *2 bo altered and defined fully, such altera- tion to be nnide as may be tlien deemed necessary. On motion of Ilep..Cameron, seconded by Kep. Yalo, it was unani- mously Uesntieil that a vote of thanks be, and tho same is hereby ten- dered to tho Officers and Brethren of Eureka and Forest City Lodges, Nos. HO and !}H, for tho tiso of their Lodge Room, and for tho very great kindness and courtesy manifested by them to the Grand Lodge, during its present Session. Tlio business of this Session of the Grand Lodge having been brought to a close, it adjourned to meet again at the Town of Brantford on tlio first Wednesday in tlio month of Augnst, A. D. 18.')8, in accord- ance with the resolution of yesterday. Attest : JNO. CAMERON, Grand Secretary, G. L. C. W. k •■ * IT. Y '; ' •< *l r•^ - <>»• "4 84 JOURNAL OP THE i.'',.. V .•(#i I, if^'!..y- -r li it.' y, ■« *•- ' ■ P iter y J ^7 t^ S CO W P 1-5 H o o o CO IS « P CO p ij o pa o a O a. I ^ Ss "^ t- eo f~ 3 ►ir ^ r? O -H —I « W.O Jl TO >^ I-? W H "Tf) 01 t>9n'>'t3r).i3,j •piin.y |iur)ii9r) •p"n..T O -y AV •s^poTioq ]».tiiini .^ r3 O S'l OT i.t O t- IS O TO "N o o s X s; • lO 'O 'S t^ O iH f i.-S ^'^ l~ -^ O >.'5 00 00 "J r-l -H rH rH .... mOOlTji^OOOOt^ r>-*>- TO •-3 -H » tj o 00 iH"a6~>H 95 1-- o TO o i( ^ ocS ^'" .,• "^ O TO -H -M t^ lO O lO O -4 • O X f '••Hr-! rHi— lr-(— (rtrH tH- f-l .,, Ol 'M 1^ !■> CO O — ( 'M —I 'M O • O ^ X -H -t m 1.-5 "7 -ti (M -H •N X O X ■ '.'5 tH w r-t -H -^ r-H • "T! 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Two o'clock, p. M. Representatives and Brethern met pursuant to adjournment, and the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master still absent. On motion of Representative Bissell, seconded by Rep. Glover, tliat Rep. Yale, ex-D. G. Master of Union Lodge, be called upon to take the Grand Master's chair, pro. tern., in the absence of the M. W. G. M.., which was unanimously adopted. The Grand Lod,r;e being duly opened in the G. L. Degree, the calling of the Roll of Officers was omitted ; and the Chairman appointed Rep's. Glover, Riggins and Doison a Committee on Credentials. On the motion of Rep Bissell, seconded by Rep. Fletcher, the G. L. closed in its degree, i.nd was opened in the scarlet degree, to enable brethern of that degree to be present and witness its proceedings. The credentialp of the Grand Representatives in attendance from the various Lodges \vithin the jurisdiction, were received and handed to the Committee < in Credentials, consisting of Reps. Glover, Riggins and Dolsou, who, after due examination, submitted the following report viz : To the li. w. Grand Lodge of Canada West : Your Committee on Credentials submit the following list, as the result of their examination, the names contained in which they find have been duly elected and accredited to sit as Representatives in this Grand Body : / i '■.^■![ ■I'i 'MM • I -if ■ "r« I *:<■■•'■■ .4:r'- • < - • •%■ ' ' ' ^..■■'i .;^,^>.- . ... \ ' "• (<■ 86 JOURNAL OT* THE P. G. THOfi. REYNOLDS, ),, . , , v o WM. FITZSIMMONS, ) ^^'■"''^ ^'"^'J'' ^ "■ »• ARTHUR Mcdonald, Ontario " " 12. THOS. FLETCHER )„. . ,. ... L. D. AVINCHESTER, I ' "'"" ^''• C.E. EWING TH.bifitri/ " " 25. .TAS. HENRY, Chatlui'n, '• " 20. WM.SKINNRR .* I„ , ., ,. „„ .TAS. WESTLAND, i ^"'■«''« =^"- A. J. ALLSWORTH, Ehiin " " 32. W. A. GLOVER Eiir " " 33. H.C.BINGHAM )„ .. .. ,,, ■TAS. WOODYATT, f '^'"■'' ■^'*- JOHN BARR Sfiwaritan " " 35. G. R. McINTOSH .S7. If^^rv.-! " " 36. JOHN COLLINS Tmpn-ial " " 37. THOS. PARTRIDGE >„ , ^., ,. ,, .,„ WM. BISSELL , ^'"-'■'^ ^'''/ •'^- Your Committee on tlie aliovo Crptlentiiils tiihl tlK^ia ,ill cDrrect, except tliat of Bro. John Collins, of Imperiil LoiIrp, No. 37, wlio is prpsciit witliotitanvcrcden- tials; but weave satisfipil by the stateinent m.ide l)y our wovtljy Grand S('crptary, that he has been duly electid. nnd is piititli-d to a siat in tliis Gnind Lod^e. R(^sppptfullv suhmitted, S. (K DOLSON. N. RIGGTNS. \V. A. GLOVER. On motion of Hop. Bissell, and seconded by Rep. Piitridj:(o,t]ie report just read from the Conmiittee on Credentials ^Yas adopted. li'roni Siinpensinn BiUhfe to .\iifiusT 4//', 18r)8. John C.vmekon, Stonn on Lake. Missed train. Leave here four fifty. Goon witli business. You read my address. THOMAS REYNOLDS. The above telegraph ycM, received from onr M. W Grand Mariter, ex- plained the canse of his delay, and according to Ids reqne.it tlie Grand Secriitary proceeded to read his Annual Address and Reiiort. REPORT OF THE M. \V. GRAND MASTER. Okfickrs .vnd Buethrp;n : — We are once more assembled togntlier for the interchange of friend- ly sentiments, for tlie consideratioji of objocts of true; benevolence and brotherly love : very appropriately \vi>. meet in tliis beautiful town, once tlie camp ground of Wiv. ivd man of the fm-est. — liere, wJicre the great chief of the Moliawks often called tlu> Six Nations tog -tlier to listen to tlie wise Councils wliich his keen and correct; judgment so readily jn'ompted, your Cliie" calls yon once more to your Council tire ; here yoiu' Grand Master asi-.s you to smoke tlic pipe of ])eace and good will to all men; hero he asks you to war only against vice in its myriad forms and fm'uishes you witli the only weajjons wliich our order recog- nizes as necessary for tlie contest; here li(> desires you to obey the mandates of our order, to succour your distressed brotlier. to watch over and ]irotect his orplian, and .vipe away his widow's tear. The great Thayandenagca's nanie.too.is an appropriate watch-word to call us here: his name pointed to tlie streugtli wliicli tlie union of a bundle of rods affords over the power exercised by a singh^ one ; his bow and arrows to that plighted faith between us as brotliers which knit together the hearts of Jouathau and D^Avid. 'C^ ; . ■■■'. • i GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 37 Brant, too,wjis a sort of link between the civilized life of the old world and tlie savage hfe of tlie new, he was ever the faithful ally of tlie great luotlier of civilization, tlie great protector of the oppressed, the redresser of wrongs, tlie great enemy of tyranny in every fomi, — Good Old England — Brant brought from the Alother land to his forest lionie and to his tribe the germ of those exalted principles, and taught his brethren to resjtect a nation holding sucili noble sentiments ; while the veiiMablo foinuhir of our order in America, Past Grand Sire Wildey, soon aftej' brfmghl from England, the knowledge of the great principles we proudly cLiim as our own. Here we are assembled, a chosen band representing the land of the Jtlo.-;e, the Shamrock, the Thistle and tlu; ])rogciij' of the Pilgrim Fathers, all now united upon tlie soil, and under the symbolic Banner of the Beaver and the Maple Loaf. — We Ijold the (JUve Branch of peace in our hands, pointing to the links which bind us together, extending the right hand of feUowMbi}) to aU mankind. May the great Anglo Saxon race never meet in a conteit os a sUife other than a friendly rivalry in the great and good iuHnences of Friendsliip, Love, and Truth. The red man of tlic forest has disapiiearod from his beautiful hunt- ing grounds here siHiatcd ; The Anglo Saxon has converted his wigwam into the handsome dwelling of more modern taste. Tiie Oak, the Ash, and the Elm of the forest are lanvn down, we have in their stead tlie Apple, the Peach and the Nectarine. But it we enjoy greater retiiie- ment, greater light, and greater privileges than the former i)ossessors of the soil, we must not forget that we have the greater responsibiUtj^ — The great warrior to wlioiu we have referred was possessed of great discernment, coolness, and at the same time, promptness of actiou. Your chief oiiicer should be possessed of "The veaKon firm, tlie tempevnto will, Endurance, foresight, strength find skill." I trust that he who is to fill this chair after the first part of the session, is over, will possess all these requisites, and that guided by the experi- ence of the past he will direct you onward in the noble cause in which we have eii\barked. with all the ability and zeal that the importance of the office requires. Should my advice be of service to him at any time, I need scarcely add. that he has but to command it. — In speaking of the progress of the order in the past year, and in telling you that we have not made tlie advance of the previous year, 1 need scarcelj^ teU you, for many of you are commerciiil men. that the monetary depression which has spread over the civilized world, has had its influence upon us, and several of our brethren who were desirous of estabhshuig new Lodges have been unable to accomplish a wish so dear to their hearts. Our old friend Brother Dixon wliolms already done us good by the resusci- tation of an excellent Lodge, and in a highly flourishing part of the Pro- vince has been unsuct-essful in his truly ccunmendable efforts on oui" behalf, but will shortly be able, I trust, to add another to our list. 1 had some time ago an iipplication for a Lodge in Guelph, and the wishes of the applicants I have; no doubt will be carried out by my successor, but the Lodges already in good A\orking order have felt the monetary crisis, and the list of suspensions and expulsions, for non payment of dues, is larger tiian I could wish : at the same time I have always ad- vocated the priiicijile of ke(.:piiig a Lodge's books clear, and prefeiTing a small trusty band in good stancling to a large Lodge burdened with de- faulters. I am sorry to refer to certain expulsions under other circuiu- ■'•^:./i.,i .; I. :• t h fe '' •1.''*!: ■■'!'> ■ ■' ■ 1^ , ■ \ V, t * • • '.i ;.'■ n&^ I ' I- ''.W'^'- "If: , ti .;a;v i:.*-S . •tfl'' :^ ■ ^ '^ »-K t. JOURNAL 01'' THJi stances, and although we have not to deplorn the loss of any who ?at with us at our last communication, from the hand of death, it is painful to know that we have to reiwii; the lapse from good star ding in the order, of more than one of a flagrant violation of tlie laws 4 the land. In the exercise of that " charity wliich sulfereth long and m kind," I willingly draw the veil over tliiw painful part of my duty, and sincerely hope that the erring ones may exliihit true jjeuitence, and in the end obtain forgiveness for crimes of by no means a liglit character. I have to express my full and entire satisfaction with the zealijis dischage of their duties by the several D. D. Grand Masters. M ,i, of the lodges have been visited by them, and the several Reports wnl be laid before you, and referred to their proper Committees. Our highly respected and ever faithful friend, D. D. Grand Master Yale, has furnished me with a very pleasing Rei)ort of the good feeling, as well as good work - ing, of Union Lodge, and to his exertions I have no doubt we have main- ly to attribute the state of the order in St. Catliavines. On the 17th of February last the Rooms of Umon Lodge were destroyed by lire ; the whole of their property was consumed, and ^ -egret to say they had not taken the precaution to insure. This severe loss, occurring in some Lodges, would have had the effect of completely paralyzing tlieir ener- gies, but it was not so with the good brethren at St. Cp ^jiarines ; our friend, Bro, Yale, wrote to me immediately, and I lost no time in collecting together a few articles and writing them a letter of condolence. Out of what appeared at the time a very great evil, good has already resulted, a long Ust of brethren who had been suspended for non-payment of dues has been placed in the column of " reinstated " in our Report. When the hour of need came they forgot not their old love, and verified the maxim that " where union exists there is strength." The good conduct of Union Lodge in the horn- of adversity deserves our commendation and thanks. I would commend to yom- notice, the reports of Brothers Bissell, Woodyatt, Dixon and Laiug. You will see that they have not been drones in the hive, and ihat tliey liave done much for the spread of the order in their jurisdictions. I have to thank the other Grand Officers for their cordial assistance at all times rendered me. From the Grand Secretary I have received all the good offices and advice I required. I have found him, during the two years he has so ably filled the import- ant chair confided to him, to possess the uniform "suaviter in modo" which characterized him at his ftrirt entrance upon the daties of an arduous office, while he has never lacked the "fortiter in re" so indis- pensable to a faithful discharge of the recjuirements of liis station m the order. I regret to say that the proceedings of our last Communi- cation, in consequence of tlio ilhicss of Brother Cameron, and other circumstances over which lie had no control, were not printed immedi- ately after the session ; I have the pleasure of seeing them now placed before you for distribution, and in a very creditable form. Our worthy Representative to the Grand Lodge, United States, was at his post, I am happy to tell you, and took part in the deliberations of that august body. There were some highly imiiortant matters brou;;ht under discussion, and it is to be hoped that in tlie coming session the imi)ort- ant question of mergement of the two branches of the order will be definitely settled. I shaU not detain you with the dt^tails of the several questions referred to me since our last meeting for my opinion ; the correspondence, as far as necessary, will be laid before you. I have been guided in every case by the laws of the G. L. U. S., and where any IS I l-t- al le BU GRAND LODGE OF CANADA W.ST 3& (lifRcnlty or doubt has occiin-ed to me, 1, have ondoavorod to tnk(^ an equitable, coriinion sense view of eacli anno and di^cidcd iiecordiiij^ly. J am happy to observe from the Grand Treasurer's lieport, tliat we have a respeetable balauce in liis liands ; Iliave striven tobeasecononiicaliis possible in the expenditure, haviiiff in view two objects whicli I trust, will meet with youi" approval and snp2)ort : first, 1 ednsideritnianifisth for the interest of tlie order that a duly qualilied officer on beluilf (it the Grand Lodt^e slionld visit every Lodf^e in tlie jurisdiction, and aliould also visit several places where lod<.^es formerly existed, and Towns where New Lodj^es are asked for. tliat we may tlie better deter- mine what are the requirements of our eonnuunity. Tiiis object J had partially arranj^jed for. wlien an occurrenc^e to wiiii^li 1 have already alluded, deprived me of services in which tliis tina; List year, we had every confidence. The other object in liusbandinj:; onr funds so closely, is sinq)l\' tliat in these '• liard times"' our siilxu'dinate Lodj^'es sliould not be l)urdened with the exixuises of their Kepiesentation. Last yeai- we paid half tlie expenses ; this year there is no rciason that we should not pay the .bole. I must not forjfct to acknowledj^e the courtesy of the several Grand jurisdictions in sendinj^ us copies of their pr()ceedin discharge the; duties devolving upon me. and with what success you are the best judges. Tlie little band of 'iHO with wliich we commenced the work of the order of 18.14 has now swelled in nundier to 7S8. We have had mueli jjleasant intercourse together, and 1 have seen more than one liead grow hoary siiice we first met atBrockville. We are all hastening to that "bourne whence no traveller returns." The numy emblems and symbols of our order with which you are familiar, point to this great fact. Tin; llour-Glass of Time is as steadily emptying its sands as we are approaeliing that jjeriod liidden in tlie womb of timi' when all distinction of society, all diiference of blood, of class and of creed, shall be buried together in the dust ; then as the g(jod old poet Shirley expresses it, we shall find " Tlie fjloiicrt of our liloixl aiirl state Are hliiidous, not subsliiiitijil things ; Thero is no armour ai^minst fate ; Dentil lii\ s liiH iey liand on Kings ; Sceptre and erowa Must tiiinble (Iowa, Ami in tlie dust lie e(iaal made Witli the poor crooked scythe and spadi." May the Grand IMaster of the universe so watch over your delilxy- ations and guard all your actions in our brotherhood in this life, that when our poiu- frail bodies are consigned to their mother earth, oui' immortal spirits may find a joyous entrance into the mansions of "good men made perfect" in the Lodge above. THOS. REYNOLDS. Urand Mantcr. Brautford. C. Vv'., 4th August, 1858. I if*' 1 ■'••1 ■ 'V i . .' i'<. i * -■if*!- .1 . im- ■■■'■-. ill:}' ■■■■/■■ .. ■fUih ■■.■ ■ * ■. ■^l^■ 7 1 r, 'i''&- ¥:■:: ^, ■..,., ■'.;'*•■•■ ? :•■■:'.••• 4 ■I '. I' -" '\^' ■ ■. -.f'-^-ftl - f-1 ■ • ''''''■■It n .*■ .. :' ■ " 1- '»:-^% .■•.'. ■:,',:,,•, :'r^ I,' » ::m^^4 '• 'y'^ym ... •■ •.+..x| '■,' '' ■' -km 40 JOUENAL OP THE r ■'■' ' . '''«"VI-' ^>•• '' f•■■^^j^••^ J -> ■J i ! '■■ p. ' :• H I'.-^f • V .' : '!. ^?i:•* . ■ 4 ■ ' n-^S.:i '*^..^i'* '"* A A-?-:,-- \' ■ ,'',;* 1 ■ ». < .' *- n • i i ■'., ■ ^ ., ■' ^^^i:," .;^'' :: » ''■"'4., . ■' *''' ' ■ •'••'JSJ'^f ' ■ ' "* ■ >ra 1* '• ■ ■r^;'» 'V^' ■-;.;. ^•■•<> ■' i._'i :■♦. .1 V , ^•';> :;' - •> ^^i-^-;: "" ■« ,■' ." «s-. J' . 'M. fii'. "■- ■>, V : ./ : On motion Rep. Ewing, seconded by Rep. McDonald, it was Resolved — That the Address of the Grand Master, just read l)y the Grand Secretary, be referred to the Committee on the state of tlie Order ; and that the Report of the Grand Master on the state of tlie Lodges, just read by the Grand Secretary, be referred to the Committee on Returns. Tlie folk wing Past Grands having preseni;ed their certificates, are entitled to P. v."*. degrees and membership : — . G. Thos. Mclntyre, " H. W. Winchester, - Union, 4fc No. 16 *' James B. Ingamills, Eiireka, 30 " James Woodyatt, " H. C. Bingham, " Alpin G. McLarin, " Francis 0. Dee, Gore, 84 it " Wm. H. Morgan, ■' John Barr, Samaritan, 85 The following Committees were appointed : On Credentials. — Rejjs. Glover, Collins and Ewing. On Lod(je Returns. — Reps. AUworth, MacDonald and Fletcher. On I'inance. — Reps. Henry, Westland and Mcintosh. On Laws of Subordinates. — Reps. MacDonald, Partridge and Wood- yatt. On Ajtpeals. — Reps. Ewiug, Partridge, Winchester, Woodyatt, Westland, Collins, Ban-, Allswortli, Glover, Mcintosh, MacDonald, and Henry. On State of the Order. — Reps. Allswortli, Henry and Ewiug. On motion of Rep. Ewiug, seconded by Rep. MacDonald, that aU communications and iiapors appertaining to the business of the said Committees respectfully be referred to them, to enable them to report with as little delay as i)o.ssible. The Grand Lodge tlieu adjourned until to-morrow moniing, at eight o'clock. Thuksuay Morning, 8 o'clock, .\.M. Grand Lodge met, pursuant to adjournment. Grand Master Reyuokls in the Chair, he having arrived last night, accompanied by vhe Grand Treasurer. Grand Lodge opened in the G. L. degree, when Reps. MacDouald, Collins, Ingamills, Mclntosli, Partridge, Skinner, Mclntyre, Bingliam, Morgan, Woodyatt, Ban; and Winchester, wei*e instructed in said degree. Moved by Grand Secretary Cameron, and seconded by Rep. Ewing, and Resolved — That the reading of tlie Minutes of the last session be dispensed with, and that they be adopted as printed.— Carried. ./ GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 41 The Grand Master appointed Reps. WincheHter, Partridj^e and Biuf^liam a.s a Committee on Mileage and per Diem. Nomination and election of Officers heinj^ in oixler — Moved by Iti^p. IMiicDonald, and seconded by Hep. Kwin({, that our present G. M., Bro. Tlionias Iteynolds. be re-elected by acclamation. Upon wliicli, Bro, Heynolds declincid, statin}^ that his professional enf^af^ements were such that he could not t^ive it that time and atten- tion tliat lie should wisli ; that liis heart was in the cause, and that he was ever ready to give assistance or advice wlienever called upon. It was tlien moved by Rep. MacDonald, and seconded by Rep. Ewing, and RrH()lvf(l—T\\\\i Hep. Yiilo be Grand Master for the eimuing year. — Carried unanimously. Moved by Rep. Mcintosh, and seconded by Rep. Partridge, that Rei). McDonald be Deputy Grand Master tor the ensuing year. — Carried unanimously. Rep. Westland and P. G ., Dolson having been each duly nominated and seconded to act as Grand Secretary, tlie ballot box was resorted to. when it was announced by the G. M. that P. G., Dolson was duly elected. Rep. Westland was elected G. Warden without opposition. Grand Treasurer Fitzsimiuons was re-elected for the ensuing year without opposition. Rej). Yale was re-elected Grand Representative for the ensuing year. Installation of officers being in order, G. M., Thomas Reynolds proceeded to install into their respective cliairs the following Grand Officers elect : — Cliauucey Yale, M. W. Gri:,nd Master. A. MacDonald, R. W. Deputy Grand Master. S. G. Dolson " Grand Secretary. 'Nva. Fitzsinimons " " Treasurer. •Tas. Westland '• " Warden. Cliauucey Yale " •' Representative. Grand Master Yale being duly installed, announced the following appointments : — liep. T. Flet■■*. * .;> ', * ' •^v •>. t ■-•*?•,■•', \ ' J'-^J^'. i • .»»'' ^^'.. ■ '. ■«'■ •„ 1 '-X;:'/' •.s- , h -■ -■'. ■ • ■ %■ iA'>, .-■ 'i :*t:^ ■■' " ^. S. - ' V vriv., '^.' V \^' 7- ' ' . , ' ^ '•■:-^.» •■ \ ■'.■•'■■ t ■m Lodgt) for a new trial, upon the groundB of Iuh beiii^' unahlu to ultiar hiniBelf from tht^ char{,'t) for wliich lie hiiH Ixh'Ii expelled, the Kiiid Lodfjo Hlumld (,'niiit it. Also, that a copy of this Report he furnished to the said B. H. VanHrockliii by the Grand Secretary, in replying to his (.'oinnuinication. All of which is respectfullv submitted. A. xMACDONALD, Gluiirmaii. C. E. EwiNo, Secretary. Tlie Committee on Appeals ha^ to make the t'ollowing report in the cane of Jolm Morrison, who has been expelled from Samaritan Lodge, No. 35, Ingersoll, for conduct unworthy of an Odd Fellow, in having been guilty of an act of Forgery, To the /I. If. (Jranii /,osition at the present moment ; and report also as to the ])rospeet of sustaining and continuing the Lodge. In the event of its being reported that Uose Jjodge, No. 28, had been unable to work for want of the instalment of its otHcers, the (Com- mittee would recommend that D. I>. G. M.. .Tames Henry, and D. .1). Ci. M., Thos. Partridge do proceed to Amherstburg, and enquire into the circumstances con- nected with the case ; and, if they see fit, proceed to histall the officers elect, ami place the Lodge in working order, and report their action to the Grand Lodge, at its uext session. Respectfully submitted, A. MACDONALD, Clutinuau. On motion of Rep. MacDouald, seconded by K«p. Henry, tlie Re- port of the Committee on Appeals was received and adopted. Moved by Rep. Ewing, and seconded by Oraud Secretary Cameron : That whereas, by Article 7th, Section "Jnd, clause, 7tli of the Con- stitution of tlie Grand Lodge, it is provided that the Grand Lodge, or in its recess the Grand Master thereof, shall have power to issue dis- pensations, countersigned by the Grand Secretary, to any Lodge under its jm'isdiction, to exempt it in any particular case from the operation of any of the various regulations other than tJiiancial, by which it is governed, or to enable it to proceed in any matter witli otlier than the usual formalities, whenever the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master may deem it for the interest and welfare of the Order so to do. And whereas. Industry Lodge. No. 2.'), working under tlie jurisdic- tion of this Grand Lodge, is obliged by its Constitution and By-Laws as they now exist, to hold its meetings weekly, by which regulation many of the members of said Lodge are subjected to seiious inconveni- ence in consequence of being resident at a distance of several miles from the place at which the sessions of said Lodge are held. And whereas, said Lodge are of the almost unanimous opinion that if they were not required to meet so often, it would teiK^ vastly to improve their condi tion, not only by securing a more general attendance, but otherwise. Therefore, m : GllAND LODGE 01-' CANADA" WEST. Mi liesolved, — That a diHpensation he iHHued to IiulustryLodKC, No. 26, empower- ing it ti) aU?r its CoiiHtitiition and Hy-Laws, no tliat it may havo the privilege of adjourning f.'om time to tiiiU! as it may deem (•xp(!diont, ho loii},' aH it doew not at any time adjotirn for a longer period than four weeks; and that similar thspensa- tions 1)0 granted to all Jjodges situated in e((iiutry places that see fit to apply for the Hame. On motion, the abovo Resolution was refen-ed to Committee on State of Order. The followiuf? communication from Brock Lodge, No. U, vvaH pro- Hcnted by Bro. ThonniH Reynolds. P.O. M. HuoiJK LoDOE, No. 9, 1. O. O. F. ) Ih-ockvillr, 2)i>i(7 Jiili/, 1858. )' To thf Orniiil Matter and Ojlici-rn nf tin- Oraiid Lodge of Canada Went : BuKTHRKN : — I am directed to furnish you with a copy of the fol- lowing Resolution, adopted unanimously by Brock Lodge: — Resolved — That the Grand ijodge of Canada West he invited to hold its next .Vnnual Communication in the rooms of Brock Lodge, No. 0, at Broekville, at such time as the CJrand Lodge may please to designate. 1 have the honor to he, Yours, in F. L. iV: T. R. SHIPMAN, li. Secretary P. (J. M., Thomas Reynolds stated that altliough he would be j)ieased to have the next session of the Grand Lodge held at Broekville, yet he would not urge tlie adoption of the Resolution just read, beUeving that the interests of the Order would be increased if lield m some other locality. He would move that the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge be held at Cobourg. Seconded by D. G. M. MacDonald. — Carried unanimously. Comnuttee on Mileage and per Jfieiii being ready to report, it was suggested by P. G. M., Reynolds tliat it lay on the table until after the Report of Committee on State of the Order. Moved by Rep. W. A. Glover, seconded by Rep. H. W. Winchester. Besolred — That Suhordiuate Lodges, in their official correspondence, in futiu'e he required to pre-pay postage on their communications. — Carried. The following Resolution fi'oin Union Lodge, was presented by liep. H. W. Winchester. Moved by Bro. Yale, seconded by Bro. Dolson, that our Represen- tatives to the G. L. are respectfully solicited to use all legal means in their power to cause to be repealed so much of clause 4, section 1st, Article G, of the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges, as prohibits said Lodges from negotiating with their members who are in arrears for non- payment of dues ; and that a clause be inserted giving power to such Lodges to negotiate with their members, in accordance with the decisions of tlie R. W. G. L. of the U. S. The above having been referred to Committee on State of the Order, was withdi-awn from that Committee and referred to a Special Committee consisting of Reps. Winchester, Westland and Reynolds. The following Statement of Receipts and Expenses was submitted by the Grand Treasurer and referred to the Committee on Finance. '"'iv,'*!, . ''■ ■•■ ^1 .jim: • ■■■:■■■■'■ ' ii •.•.'< 1-; » .-■■.,* j', , ■'¥;■ .[1 !»' J' ' 1 J., ■■'A . • \ im''< ;:i yp : [ (!'• HK ' :. ♦ ■ « ft- "'*■ •.. ,i ,tr «:,■'■' ''ihj ■' TV..-' ■. ■ I*' ■**".■ • ■ * M '!.. ':.■■■.■»•'■ I! '0- 44 u H o H O o W a O .TOUBNAI. OF THE X -i rM -c 2 s s s « « as s « o o o « c Si s s o » •-= o i-i Oi-^C!Ousioces>-i"oo^^oe5t"ao5a'ffXusoofi.r f-H p-tfHf— <-Hp-)i-H»-Hi-Hi— I rH t-H wM i-H g M ^ I-I •* » W -^ = irr ■^ 1~ O 1-1 ©I *! IS -J M 1-1 -< 1-1 »! r^ f o t o p. 1< p< as 3 c til « a. V Sh oT u: o r-t i>UN !^ a bc3 a _ Sri — . apq fc-S 3 hJ a' •?-c ^•^ 0.-W I"! i-l (L a< a- 3 „r u t, •<; »^ a) U WP sit --a t 'ip^-iwKOPPf^ bS5 11 -^ gat. h-l C W ^i-lrHr-lrH^lM (M'M i a; 1-5 00 O O O OT » S O O S 50 35 05 Ca O ti ;a US I" '- s 1-1 1^ '0 ■»*< IS IS 1^ >s IS X o c -f -Hirs ^ u PH cj ■*-» crt T- & H) St ^ c/: r^ u s -i-^ a t. CJ **-> t< « ca c/; u X a! r/l -1 X a 1 ^ ^ & 3 ■Ji aj •*-! r, G h oi ■-^ si a a) «M , n! a crt 1-5 > r— CS A ^, J c H IS L>- ar 5 ;i II S'l -1< SI i-H 1—1 rH -t -H -^ r-* — SI X 2 3 -So a = S J • ^ O (U --W ,^ « a^ "^ x I es O £ ..WJ -£ cp-a 2 5=^, H ^ .H .a . t. 3 X : SI o^ M JS 5 . = i^ i/ a -*^ S tT o sus.a3i.asc 35MOmWPM« ^ c s - C'w P._ u 3 P '" ©I s: ' 1«* GRAND LODGE OF CANADA Wi:sT. ' I Fh Rep. J. Wo.stland from the Financo Committee preHentod tlie fol- lowing report : (iuANii r.oniiK Room, ) lira n I ford, r,/}, Anr/ii.it. 1M,-,H. J Til the n. W. Gnnid Ijoihjr of CiukkIii W'ihI .— Your l''iimiii n Co'iiiuitti'n hc^ to R"port tlint thoj Imvi' cxHiniiit'd i\w liite Trciisuri'r'H iii'cimiil.s atiil voiirlu^rs, mul tiiul tlit; foro\'oiiij,'Htiiti'iiiciit corrt'ct ; iiiul would ri!cotnin«ii(l that the aiiiil statuiiiout bo printed in full in tlic i)ro<'ft'diiip< of thiH (Trand Lod^,'*-. All of wliioli iH resppftfiilly submitted. .TAMKS WKSTLAND,! (f. K. McINTOSlI, \ Finance Committee. JAMES HHNUY. Moved by R'p. Skinner, nocondod by R^p. (Uovor, that tlio report of the Finaiuio Coniinittoo bo received and adopted. (Carried.) Moved by R 'p. Allnvortli, st^eondcl by D.(i. M., MaeDonald, tliat this (frand Lod^c? approve (>f the word "eolle(;teynolds from the Committee on that subject sub- mitted the following report : To the liiijht Worthif (Jraiid Lodije of f'anudd Went: Tlie Committee to whom wns referred tlie resolution of Union Lodge, reconi- niendi'itt tUe repeal of elaiise 4, section 1, artiel(\ 6, of the Constitution of Subor- dinate Lodges, beg to Report — That, in their opinion, it woald bj ii dangerous praetiee to leave the finances of a Lodge in so precarious a condition us this reso- lution contemplates ; while, at the same time, tliey feel that there are frequent cas'^s in whicli this power might he exercised with advantagi;. They therefore re- cominend that such power be vested in the advisory Board of the Grand Lodge only, as will meet cases requiring this privilege. THOMAS REYNOLDS, M. D. JAMES WESTL,\ND. H. W. WINCHESTER. On motion of Rep. Ewing, seconded by Rep. Skinner, the above Re- port was received and adopted. . i Rep. H. W. AVlnchester from the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem presented the following report : : 'f '. !;j' ,1 • ^ = .11 « .!■■•. •'JV> ->/,! .. ! ■.I-'O* ••)'; ; ':■■■" '■• ' ■: ''' '#■■ ■ ';.»■■'.■■ *V? M'v ...l;).a-4 J «*;■> o *^*>. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) V ^'4*^ Z 4^ ^ 1.0 1.1 I 1.25 1^11 tii m m M 12.0 25 2.2 ■ 1.8 lab 6" Hiotographic Sciences Corporation 23 WIST MAIN STRIET WIBSTH,N.Y. M5M (716)t72-4S03 '^ ♦* ni ■It ■ h' 46 JOUBNAL OF THE To the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Canada West ; ' We, your Committee, appointed to report on Mileage and Per Diem, beg leave to snbmit the following : — LOOOEH. Brock, No. 9 Ontario, 12 Union, 10 Tndustrj-, 25 Rose, No representation . Chatham, 29 Eureka, Morpeth, Erie Elgin, Gore, Samaritan, St. Marj''s Imperial, Forest City, 30 31 Defunct. 33 , 32 34 , 35 36 37 38 NO. NO. AMOUNT AMOUNT MILES. HEl' MII.EAOK. PER OIEM. 566 2 956 60 $6 00 290 1 14 50 3 00 138 4 27 60 12 00 301 1 15 20 3 00 238 1 11 90 3 00 110 2 11 00 (! 00 132 1 6 60 3 00 146 1 7 30 3 00 3 9 00 72 1 3 60 3 00 98 1 1 90 3 00 18 1 90 3 00 110 2 11 00 6 00 2 222 21 $171 10 963 00 TOTAL. 962 00 17 50 39 60 18 20 14 90 17 00 9 60 10 30 9 00 9 60 7 90 3 90 17 00 9237 10 Thirteen Lodges represented. The above is computed iit 5 cents per mile, and one dollar per day, allowing three days for each session. Respectfully submitted. H. W. WINCHESTER, T. PARTRIDGE. H. C. BINGHAM. On motion of Rep. Bingham. Heconded by Rep. Wincliester. the foregoing report was adopted. The resolution tliat was referred to Committee on State of tlie Order, relatmg to the changing of weekly meetings was reversed, and referred to Committee on Laws of Subordinates. The alteration and better defining of article 2nd, section 2nd, clause Ist, of Grand Lodge Constitution was referred to a Special Committee, consisting of D. G. M., Macdonald, Reps. Westland and Glover. On motion, tlie Grand Lodge adjourned to meet again at half-past one o'clock, p. m. Half-past Onk O'clock, p. m. Grand Lodge met, and opened in the Grand Lodge Degree, when, on motion of Rep. Ewing, seconded by Rep. Woodyatt, that ti.e Grand Lodge close in its Degree, and open in the Scarlet, so as to give members of that Degree privilege of witnessing our proceedings. Committee on Returns Report ; and, on motion, it was not received, bat referred back to said Committee, with certain instructious, ■ 3, Ml . . GRAND LODGE OP CANADA \NTEST. Report of Spocial Committee, to whom was referred the alteration of Article '^nd, Hection 2n(l. clauHe 1st of the Grand Lodge Constitn- tion : — To the R. \y. Grand Lodtje ofOuiiadn Went: Your Committee would recommend the following to be Hnhmitted inHtead of the said clause . Every Lodge within this jurisdiction shall, at its first meeting in July, annu- ally elect by l)allot from its Past Grands in good standing, a Representative or Representatives as follows, that is to say where the number of raembere in gooil standing returned in the last preceding Semi-Annual Report be 50 or less, one Rspresentative, if over (50 and less than 100, two Representatives, if over ltX),three Representatives . Respectfullv submitted. A. MACDONALD, W. A. GLOVER, J. WESTLAND. Moved by Rep. Mclntosli, seconded by Rep. Woodyatt, that the Report of Special Committee on alteration of Grand Lodge Constitution be received and adopted. Committee on Laws of Subordinates beg to make tlie following Re- poi*t : — To the R. n . a mild Lodije of Cnmda West : Upon considering the Resolution of Rep. C. E. Ewing, the Committee find that the adoption of that Resolution, and to grant a dispensation to any Lodge authorizing it to do away with the weekly meetings, would be contrary to the Constitution of the Order, and that similar applications have been frequently re- jected by the Grand Lodge. The Committee do not deem it advisable to recom- mend the subject to the Grand Lodge for present action. Respectfully submitted. . ,. A. MACDONALD, C/iaw-rtian. Moved by Rep. Mcintosh, and seconded by Rep. Skinner, that the Report of Committee on the Resolution offered by C. E. Ewing be adopted. (Carried.) The Committee on the State of the Order submitted the following rei)ort : — To the R'ujht Worthy Groiid Lodije of Oniiada West: That notwithstanding the unprecedented monetary crisis that has and still prevails, our Noble Order still looks in a prosperous state, and although, not pro- gressing as fast as they would desire in members, they trust its members are in- creasing in true Odd Fellowship. Your Committee consider it unnecessary in this Report to attempt for one moment to offer anything like a correction to the Annual Report our very worthy and much beloved P. G. M., Reynolds has laid before this Grand Lodge, but re- mark that there appears an omission in Elgin Lodge of Funeral Benefits of $30; also, in Chatham Lodge, ^4.50 for Funeral Benefits is erroneously inserted ; where- as, in Eureka Lodge there should b^ entered for Funeral Benefits $40, as well as $5G for Sick Benefits, which is omitted, but presume them to be t)rpographic errors. Your Committee with extreme sorrow perceive that one Lodge — Morpeth — has neither sent a Report or Representative to this Grand Lodge ; and, by the report oi D. D. G. M., Henry, it is evident has become past redemption, and trust this Lodge will take proper action in the matter. This Report is unavoidably condensed, owing to the absence of any Report from the Grand Secretarj-. We cannot close this Report, however, without oesi- riug the prayers of each and nvery Odd Fellow for the welfare and happiness of our worthy P. G. M. Reynolds, whose Annual Report htw only to be read to be T • '■ ■ M M '^.'- •' V.'a >■." ■.».s-*v ■tf- 4 48 JOURNAL OF THE duly appreciated by every member of our Order. The sfe linp iiitcjjrity, pentle- mauly conduct aiul thor()Uf,'li buHim-Hs liibitH, tofjetli. r wi^li a sii;ivity of niainicr, has rendered the name of our M. W. P. G. M. ReynoldR, dear to cvrry ()ddFelb)W, and caused it to bo a household word in our iiol)li' institution, ^'onr Coiiiinittee would iiiipvoss on all Tiodtrcs under tlip jurisilieiioii of this (rnind liod"(', tlie preat necessi y of puardinp well tlio outi'V dom- of nil (lie Ijodp.' rooms, beariuR in mind it is better to prevent than to hn\(! to efTcct a cure. Teiideriuf? their thanks to the several D. 1). Cr. M's. for the %■ rv able He])orts your Committee liave with pleasure penised, they would ventr.re to hope that our noble institution is now placed upon a permamnt basis, ami tliat it will, with its present staff of officers, continue to increase for the cominp year more rapidly than it has hitherto done. Respectfully submitted, C. E. RWING, A. .T. ALLSWORTH, .TAMES HENRY. 'K. Moved by Rep. Bingham, seconded by Rep. Winclioster, tbat the Report of Committee on State; of tlic Order be ndopted. (Cnrried.) Rep. TlioH. Partridge from the Special Comniitteo on that subjtet, made the following report : lo (he M. \r.(jnniilM JAMES HENRY. Moved by Rep. Ewiug, seconded l)y Rep. Fletcher, that the report of Committee on Morpeth Lodge be received and adopted. Moved by Rep. Henry, seconded by Rep, Woodyatt. That whereas Morpeth Lodge, No. .SI, has become extinct, it is Resolved, — That a Committee of three be appointed to enquire into the case, and to report tlie best steps that can he. taken therein. (Carried.) Committee appointed to make the necessary enquiries, respecting Morpeth Lodge, were Reps. Henry. Partridge and Claris. To the M. W. Grand Master :- COMMTTTEE RoOM, ) Brnniford, 5th August, 1858. f a< ■ -t ^ Your Committee on Returns beg to report that they have examined the re- turns as produced, and the following is tlie result of their exan^natiou : — GRAND tODOE OF CANADA WEST. LODOK. Brock Brock Ontario Ontario Union Industry InduBtry Rose Bose Chatham Kureka Eureka Morpeth Elgin EI^ Bne..- Gore Samaritan St. Mary's St. Mary's Imperial Imperial Forest City... Forest City... NO. 9 9 la 12 16 2.5 23 28 28 29 so 31 32 32 33 34 35 86 36 37 37 38 88 DATK OF UKTURN. PKR CENTAOE jPER CENTAOK t SHOULD BE. BKTURNED. Dec. 31, 1857. .June 30, 18.58. Dec. 31, 1857. June 30, 1858. i'2 3 li 1*4 15 2 1 HI 4 15 1 19 19 Correct.] Correct. Dec. 31, 1857. .lune 30, i858. Dec. 31, 1H57. June 80, 1858. Dec. 31, 1857. June 30, 1858. iNo iNo Dec. 31, • •June 80, 1858. 4 10 8 2 6 Correct. Return. Correct. 2 16 8 Correct. Return. Dec. 31, 1857. June 80, 1858. Dec. 31, 1857. June 80, 1858. Dec. 31, 1857. June 30, 1858. Correct. Correct. Correct. Correct. Correct. 4 1 11 2 3 8 3 5 8| 6 4 61 6 111 3 6 1 7 4 ] 2 3 16 10 1 8 '2 2 1 4 15 9 3 15 9 * Return not produced, but Grand Master Reynolds informed the Committee it was in the hands of the Grand Secretary who had omitted to send it in. Your Committee presume that many of the above discrepancies arise from the different Secretaries not deducting the one-third from Dues' Account, previous to adding the per ceutage, and would recommend an uniform Blank for the Semi- Annual Returns, with tke words inserted (after the word ducb), less one-third : which would b . aguide foreach new Secretary. Your Committee also find consider- able discrepancy in the number of members in good standing, but presume that it arises from the different views held by the Secretaries. Your Committee would further suggest the propriety of the Grand Secretary, upon receiving the Returns, to check them over, and return those incorrect for correction, previous to the meeting of the Grand Lodge. Respectfully submitted, A. J. ALLSWORTH, Chainnau. Moved by Hep. ISkiimer, seconded by Kep. Winchester, that the re- port of Committee on Returns be received and adopted. (Carried.) Moved by Rep. Henry, seconded by Rep. Mcintosh, that as many of the returns of Siibordinate Lodges proving incon-ect, be returned by the Grand Secretary, with explanations as to their incorrectness. The same to be returned to the Grand Secretary, through the differeut D. D. O. M.'s, in their jurisdiction. (Carried.) Moved by Rep. Macdonald, seconded by Rep. Allsw«)rth, that in order to carry out the suggestion embodied in the report of the Com- mittee on Returns, the form used by Ontario Lodge, No. 12, be adopted for general use, and that blanks be furnished each Snbordijiate Lodge accordingly. (Carried.) Moved by Rep. Ewiug, seconded by Rep. Biugham, and Beiolved, — ^That all Communications and Returns from Subordinate Lodges, or its members, intended for this Grand Lodge, or its officials, during its recess, be addressed to the D. D. G. M. having iuriBoictiou over said Lodge ; and when- ever said D. D. G. M. is of the opinion that said Committee or Report, is iucor- 4 1 lif .J.. ■/ •! n'tit' '.•ai -"^e .'fllM'," ■ ■■' mnk Uc ^.. m ■•i ^■": ?•* 1 1 t* ■VI: I&: ^ «I0 1 f'jyf .K)UKN.Ar. OF THi: rect, or uut iu urder, thut Im hIiuII liiiv*' ttii^ (xivm'I'dI' ruiti'rin^'hHiddiicuinfnt Imck to the source wlience it eitiaiiiited for corrt'ctiou. All said docnmeiits wiirn thought correct mid in order by Hidd 1). 1). (i. M., shull lie forwarded l>y him to their proper deHtiiiutioii. ((Carried. | Moved by Rop. Hingliani, Hi^cotuU-d l)> H«!p. NVoodyutt, that tlu; term " members in {^oo respective iic(M)unts, keeping every account constantly posted uj) for the information of the Grand Lodge or its offi- cers. (Carried.) Moved by P. (i., W'n). H. Morgan, seconded by Rep. Ewing, and Besoliw.d, — That tliis Graud Lodge i-annot allow its preKeiit session to clohe without expretJKiug the many and laRting ohligations the Order i» under to theU. W. IV G. M., Reynolds, of Wrockville, for hin VKlual)le and efficient Ker>'ices ren- dered to the Order generally through this Province to the present time. And farther, it is thu r irnnst priiywr of thin Grand Lodge. tli:it Hvo. lieynolds may he long spared to aid, by his advice, the Order geuernlly ; and that when he has rvni his courKe below, he may receive the glad and welcome Kalutation of "Well done, good and faithful ttervant," and obtain u Meat in the Supreme Lodge above, where all Ik joy and i»eace. And that the (irand Secretary be authorized to forward a coi)} of this Resolution to Bro. Reynolds. (Carried unanimously. I Moved by Rep. Bingham, seconded by Rpp. Kwing — That this Grand Lodge wiU not hereafter pay the expenses, viz : mileage and per ilietn. of siich Gttiticrs and Representatives of this Lodge as shall leave before the close of any annual session without the consent of this Grand Lodge, unless coni})elled h\ circumstances over which such Representative or Officer may have no control. (Carried.) Account from Graud Secretai'v Ciimcron. and K.cpitxititr printijig office read, and on motion referred to Finance Comnuttee, Moved by Rep. Ewing. seconded by Rep. Maconald, and (' Eeitolvrd, — That the >.iini of tliree dollars be paid to Brother Jas. AVoodyatl, of Gore Lodge, No. 34. for his services rendered to this (irand liodge during its present session. .,■•,• , ,;:, - •:i..,,.i ..:j.,- i- To the ]{. W. Grand Lo(h/c nf Ctiiiinlu W'ck/ : Your Finance (Committee would lieg to further report thai the v liave examin- ed the following accounts, and find them conect : and recommend that the R. \V. Grand Master be uuthoiized to draw on the Grand Treasurer for the respective amonutii. r. ii. Secretarv, account for Sundries ^15 20 i;, C.E.Stewart, for Binding 2 00 * K. I.,aing, Rep. fee for 1857 6 80 - Jas. Woodyatt, for services 3 (K) Respectfullv suhmitted, ., i 1 :,..i.iiv..,;-' • .1. WESTLAND, ^ ' - G. R. McFNTOSH, I-*' ' iitOi^i.- JAMES HENRY, OHAND LODGE OF CANAJiA WKST. Muvud by Hep. Skiuuer, Hucuiided !>} Uup. McIntoHli, Tliat tlie re- port of Finance Committee just read be received and adopted. (Car- ried.) Moved by Hep. Bingham, seconded by Hep. Kwiu^^ : — Renoiveil, — Tliat for the intnreHt of the <)rder it im retiuired l)\ tliih Urnml Lodge that the Grand Se(;retary oondensc, and cauhetoln^ printitd in proper form, a journal of the proueediugH of tbis Grand Lod^re at its proseut session iit Brnut- ford, and distribute the Mumi! among the Lodges under this jurisdiction ns soon as possible. (Carried.) On motion of Rep. Wni. BiHHell, seconded by Hep. Tho«. Partridge, it was Benolued, — That a vote of unfeigned thunJts hf given to the ottiiei>iand breth- ren of Gore Lodge, No. 34, for the courteous manner thoy have entertained the officers and brethren of the Grand Lodge of Canada West, and for the use of their Lodge Room. (Cunied unanimously.) Moved by Rep. Ewing, seconded by Hep. Harr, and lienolved, — That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn, to meet again at tlie town of Cobonrg, on the first Wednosday in the month of August, A. D., 1860. SAMUEL G.DOLbON, " fl. W. Grniiil Secretary, f^ j> ■ , T •• .- 11 ■ '.'..I'' XJ it:!. • ■ ■*'« I L rvnt .nr ;*«,> vfVH: m;:^. w I In- }ii J>'■* ;3i. 5.9 ■:i1 991-1 a g£ I 9CD (Si '4 Grand Oppickrs haviii<{ »ssnmbleil in Uie Rooms of Ontario Lodge, No. 12, the presiding N. G. presented the following Address : — Moat Worthy Grand Muster, Officer* and Brothers : Ah the Noblo Grand of Ontario Lodge No. 12, it becomes my most pleasing duty, on their belialf, to welcome you to this Lodge, and to the town of Cobourg, and also to request you to become our guest at a public dinner, to be given this evening at nine o'clock at the North American Hotel, in honor of the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Can- ada West, on tliis occasion. And in thus extending to you a brother's welcome, we beg you not to accept it as a mere matter of form, only for outward show, or for our gi-atilicution. But to accept it in the spirit with which we hope it may be accepted — tlie true spirit of Odd Fellowship — springing from the heart; from wliich flows the only true sentiments of our motto, " Friendship, Love and Truth." That Fneiuhhip which is at once tlie pleasure and duty of every true Odd Fellow. That Love which is true and holy, prompting every high ant* %oble mind towards whatever appears good and beautiful, which seek:; icr its action other objects besides selfish purposes — that irresistible rinciple that con- quers the bitterest lire, and subdues tlie deepest hate. That Truth which substitutes the substance and reaUty of things, forms and shad- Ao-,^ adequate to the faithful diHchiirKo of tho labors that iiiiKht roanonably be expeptod at my liandH, that 1 luidortook tho dutioH of tho otUue. A yoar's uxporionco has satiHtiod uw. that no pornoii nliould aHpiru to the bimorH of thiH diair wlio is not willing (rlioert'ully to niako many and ({I'oat Hacritices, for the welfare of tho sacred institution which. fAr u time, is comniittod to his kfo])in^. If I liavt> failed in doiu(^ what my bruthron anticipated wiusii they elevated mo to this honorable position, if any errors have been eomniittcHl or (hilies iiej^U'eted, it is not from lack of d(svotion to the cardinal prineiph's of otu- Order. I promised uiyseli' the pleasure, in the earlier part of my adniinistraticm, to visit the several Lodj»es in this jnrisdietiou ; but circumstances, over which I had no control. Iiave lacvented me from carrying out my determin- ation, except in tlie f(>ll(»\vin<4 instances, viz : — Forest City Lod^^e, No. 88; Em-eka Lodt((\ No. ;i(). mid Elyin Lodj^e iJ"2 ; and beiny f-resent at tho dedication of tlie ni'w Hull of St. Clary's Lodj^e. No. liO. Too much praise cannot la; awarded to the members of tlnit Lod^^e, for their determined zeal in Odd KelloMshii*. .Mthou^h one of tlie youugest Lodges, thoy are the oidy Lodf^e tliat c^an call their Hall their own. I am informed it yields tlieni a reveiou! of one hundrerh of February last, in company with P. O., Timothy Parsons, of Hutfalo, D. I). (}. "M.. Partridge, P. (K. W. Bissoll, and Home twoiity-flvt> Bro->. of Fjireka Lodd by the above named Bros, lam gi'eatly iudebtod. We had a pleasant interview. Tlie future prospects of this Lodge are flattering. Coutiniied exertion in tho right direction will in- sure them lasting success. .Much praise is due to Deputy Mcintosh, for his mitiruig assiduity and zeal in promoting the interests of this Lodge, and the cause generally. Forost City Lodge. No. 88, still maintains her high rank in the Order ; and under the snjiervision of such men as Bro. Bissell, and Deputy Partridge, must continue to prosper. Their standard of tnem- Iwrship is high, and brings to the Lodge Room the wisdom of ago, the •ixperience of active business, and the influence of easy circumstances. The younger m3!nbt!rs are gooil workers, anrl ontinue to stendily in- crease in point of members, finances and character, which is praise enough for any Lodge: I enjoyed a pleasant visit with them on the I4th of February last. Two candidates were initiated. The correct manner in which it was performed shows that the officers are familiar with the work. Elgin Lodge, No. 82. at St. Thomas, has had some difficulties to en- counter. The last report show-s that three worthy brothers have with- drawn their connection with the Order, which I fear may seriously af- fect them ill their relations with the community aroiuid them. Our actions in the Ijodge-room should ever be such as to bear the scrutiny of those with whom we associate. Deputy G. T. Claris is one of the number withdrawn. His resignation, with his explanations which in- duced him to take those steps, will be placed in your hands by the R. W. Grand Secretary for your consideration. In February last, I met with the Lodge, and endeavored to aid them in settling the difficulty, l)ut I am pained to rejiort that it has proved inefifectual. Gore Lodge, No. 84, at Brantford, still maintains its good name in the Order, and no Lodge is more perfect in the performance of its work. They have suffered much from the late financial depression, and have . .5).!%!) ,".■■ ■••■■■' \ I h '■•' ■ f' f. il /. .. .■-!:'•< ■ JOURNAL OF TRB III-'' ^'- (1e«ino?ood an^true remain, he will l>y no mcauH deHi>ond." Ini}M)rial Lodf^o, No. 87. located at Biirford, has suffered from the decrease of members, who have failed to place in the hands of the Sec- retary their dues. Thirty -five members were returned one year a^o iu Kood standing; the last report shows but twenty -one. Their fundu show an increase over last fiscal year, ((iving eviden<*e that economy in not the least of thoir virtues. Doputy Wdodviitt informs me the work is correctly performed, in spirit, healthy and vi^jonius. Samaritan Lodge. No. tt!i, situated at Ingersoll, gives flattering omens of an onward progress, determined that financial depression vhall not retard them from a strict adiicronce to the principles incul- cated by Odd Fellowship. The work is well and faithfully performed. The increase in their funds over last year is ^IT^.'iS. Deputy Barr writes that many who are in arrears express a wish t(» pay their dues and return to their first love. Their future prospects look bright and cheering. Brock Lodge, No. 9. at Brockville — the oldest in this jurisdiction — is still prosperous and united, and will continue in the right path so long as they have the couusel. zeal and judgment of P. G. M. Thomas Reynolds and G. T. Fitzsimmons to direct and encourage. In June last, I received a communication from Grand Treasurer Fitzsimmons, conveying the intelligence that P. G. M., Thomas Rey- nolds had been suffering from illness for the past nine mouths, and fears were entertained at one time that his disease woiUd prove fatal. I feel a pleasure to be able to inform you that he has recovered ; and I trust that he may be long spared to cheer by his presence, advise by liis counsel, and encourage by liis example. Their report gives evidence that two of its members have passed to tliat bourne from when<;e n(» traveller returns. Erie Lodge, No. 88, gives evidence that the right spirit exists with her members, and that tliey feel to rejoice in tlie prospect of an abundant harvest, and return of those who have been obliged to yield to the financial pressure wliich has borne so heavily in all parts of the Province. I regret to add that two of tlieir members have been re- moved by death. Eureka Lodge, No. 80. I am pleased to remark, is progressing in point of initiations and usefulness, showing a zeal for the Order, worthy of example. Last February I Imd the pleasure of an interview with them, at which time two candidates were initmted, and can truly affirm the work was performed satisfactorily. In January last I received a letter signed by seven of the brothers of this Lodge, requesting permis- sion to proceed to Detroit to receive the Patriarchal Degrees at an En- campment working at that place. I felt much pleasure in granting their request, in the hope that at no distant day they would l)e encour- aged to open a subordinate Encampment in London. Chatham Lodge, No. 29, I have reason to believe has the right spirit among its members, and that their motto is " Onward." On the 11th of February last I received an application, through Deputy Henry, for the privilege of appearing in regalia on the 22nd inst., in honor of the ftiuuversary of the institution <^ their Lodge. I readily acceded to ORAND LODOR OF CANADA WBHT. HI tho requeHt, in the hope that it would prove bonofloial tn thnir intoreHtH, Mwl HU iudiiceiiuiiit to ot)ierH to ^;ocotue imerH endeavor to excel each other in carryinK out the princip- leH inculoate• ::*^,i;i'? '■- 1: •,V i ." ' 4; '^yr^f'M ) ■ '■ V, ^'•nv;. m':^ . <"«!> AS JOUBNAL OP THE preHented. The South sent her huudredH, the North her thouHaods, while the West added to the iminber her stalwart soas, to join in paying tribute to tlie day, aud honor to Past (irand Sire Thomas Wildey, the Father our our beloved institution. Two subjects, in uiy opinion, call for new le^slation. Furst, an amendment of the Constitution in relation to the number constituting tlie Committee of Appeals, as the law requires that it shall consist of one Representative from each of the Subordinate Lodges in this juris- a hji'-. . .,., C.YALE, Cobourg, 3rd August, lHr)9. ii> li n i.. : .i . • > • '- ' . The Committee on credentials submitted tlie following report : To the B. W. Grand Ladife of Canada West : Your Coujiriittee on Credentials sulmiit the folldwing Ueport, an the reiiult of their exiimiuatiou, the uaines coiitaiiied in whicli they find have been duly , (dented and accredited to sit as Tleprpsentatives in this Grand Body : P. G., WM. FITZSIMMONS > »,.„.z. . ,; v o " ALONZO C. DANA, • • T "^""^^ ""'^if^' ^"- «• ' " G. M. GOODEVE, Dntario " "12.' " H. W. WINCHESTER ) " HUGH MURRAY Thiioti " " IK. " TH08. FLETCHER I " CALVIN STEPHENS Chatham " "29.,, " RICHARD WIGMORE, : Eureka " " 30, , " DANIEL DRAKE, Elgin " "32.; " W. A. (JLOVER Erie " "33.' =' " GEORGE VAREY Owe " "34.- ' " ABKL BRISTOL.... ,.. Samaritan : 'Xl'^- i' JSSk^ GBAND LODGE OF CANADA WF-ST. P. G., DAVID ROBERTSON, St. Maru'H Lodqe. No. 3«. " JOHN COLLINS, Imperial " "37. " WILLIAM mSSELL, l' ^ """" ^''-'^ ^'"'^^'^ '^"••^" On motion, the above Report on Credentials was adopted. The Grand Master announced tlio following Standing Com- mittees : — On [jodye Itetuins. — BroH. Partridge, Dana, and (Joodeve. On Finance. — Bros. Varey, Glover, and Murray. On Lawg of SubotiUnntvx. — Bros. Glover, Winchester and Bristol. On State of the Onler. — Bros. Partridge, Varey. and MacDonald. On Appeals. — Bros. Bissell. Varev, Murray, Bristol. Robertson, Collins, Goodeve, Drake, Wigmore, Dana, and Glover. On MiJeatfc and per I Hem. — Bros. Fitzsimmons, Bissell, and Bristol. On motion of Rep. Partridge, the reading of Minutes of last session was dispensed with, and adopted as printed. S. G. Dolson, R. W. Grand Secretary, presented the following Report, viz : — REPORT OF THE R. W. GRAND SECRETARY. St. Catharines. July, 25th, 1851). 7V> the R. W. (1. Lod{ie of Canada West. f. O. of O. F. Brethren, — According to the custom and usages of the Order, I herewith present for your examination a report of the wtwk, condition and operation of the Order in this jurisdiction, for the year ending 80th June, 1859. As it appears from the Reports received from the various Lodges, I have attached to this Report a statistical table, showing the condition of each Lodge separately ; and I will not take up the time of this Grand Lodge by reading it, but will proceed to give a summary ofth.i same. ,|,. Initiations 106 Admissions by Card 8 Withdrawn. -■ 23 Expelled 108 Deceased 6 Rejected IB Suspended 50 Reinstated 4 Widows 1] Paid for Sick Benefits f53H Stipport of Widows , ^24 Members iu Good Standing 556 Degi'ees Conferred i32ri Paid for Funeral Benefits !J63 Widows' and Oi-phans' Fund $C130 Past Grands <»8 Brethren, — Although the foregoing Report sho^vs » reduction in amount of members, yet the future in most quarters looks bright and hopeful. They tell us that the financial crisis has been the princpal cause of the falling off. It is true that our country has passed through a remarkable period of its history ; dark clouds have passed over us, almost blocking the wheels of commerce. Men whose wealth was told in millions saw it take to themselves wings and flyaway, and he who j'es- terday considered himself a child of fortune finds to-day that it was all an illusion, and with thousands he is forced to lean on the cold charity of an unfriendly world. There is, however, one pleasing feature connected with our Reports, which you will observe is that there has not been one Brother expelled for conduct unbecoming an Odd-Fellow, or for contempt, during the past year : and we trust that '»:■;■ . ''N'l^ m iliiiil HU ''ml'. M ■Jed ■■a ■^^ Wm -mm ■TV m. pymi ; f;f^ mm m0 ''iBt'i'-i: ■ 44', I ■''■>■■ l1 \ * ■•V ■' «■•.».'»■■ .^^■v^:-= 60 JOURNAL OF THE y- -V the pure principles which constitute the rock upon which our Order is based will take such deep root in the hearts of those now belonging to tlie brotherhood that it will be tenfold more valuable to each individual member ; and that in future, additions will be made from a class of men who will not leave the Order wlien they find it is not devoted to further tlieir seltiHli ends. It is a fact tliat the intelligent and good everywhere continue firmly attached to Odd-B'ellowship. They admire and love its princijileH, they cherish it for its social and moral advan- tages and benevolent tendencies ; and with such men having such principles to sustain them, talk not of the declension of the Order, but rather look forward to a glorious time when the present deluge of curi- osity, novelty and cupidity have passed away, the Order will stand forth in its native purity. Men die, but principles survive, and that brother who has most consecrated his energies to the purposes of Friendaliip, Love and Truth, when the closing hours of existence come npon him, he will liave tlie satisfaction of knowing that not one deed of cliarity he has done, not one tear lie has dried up, not one tender word he has spoken to soothe the dying pillow, will be forgotten by our Great Grand Master, wlio rules and reigns in tlie celestial Lodge above. Brethern in every locality should always bear in mind that it is not the numbers of our members alono wliicli adds respectability and char- acter to our Order. Tlicy should therefore, guard well the outer door, and see that rone enter but tried men and true. At the commencement of my term in office, as soon as it was practicable, I had the proceedings of last session printed, and sent them by mail to the different D. D. G. M's. for distribution among the mem- bers of each jurisdiction. I have also sent one copy to the Grand Secretary of every State in the Union, besides giving them to several influential members in my own locality. I also sent a copy to Mitchel & Adams, 24 Congress Street. Boston, according to a request made by them to the effect that they wore about publishirg a fist of Lodges, together with other information useful to members of the Order. Ilav- ingmade soUberala distribution jf the proceedings, I have a very small number to lay before you on the present occasion, however, I trust you are all furnished with copies. According to Report of D. G. M., Arthur MacDonald, Industry Lodge, No. 25, has concluded to close. I have not received any Report for the term ending 30th June ; but I received the Report of term ending 31st December. 1858, sliowing 17 members in good stand- ing, with funds in the Treasury amounting to $206 ; and a widow's and orphan's fund amounting to $137 ; and yet the N. G. writes to D. G. M., MacDonald tlint lie ^^^ll, tlie next time he comes into the place, bring the charter books, &c., &c., of the Lodge, but no funds. It is but fair to the Grand Lodge that he should give a statement of what became of those funds, it is to be hoped that Lodges will not allow themselves to disbnnd too easily, and as long as there are five members left they ought to protect tliose funds, or deliver them up to the Grand Lodge. No matter how honest and conscientious the parties may be that are connected with this affair of Industry Lodge, yet the example that it sets for others to follow is most to be feared. The disbanding of Lodges, defalcations in Treasurers, and embezzle- ments that have taken place in different sections show that there have been unprincipled men in our Order. Men who, regardless of every sense of honor, of the obligation of a most solemn vow, stole into our Lodges, intent upon nothing but the pecuniary advantage that gleamed l^i- GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 01 be >le iu the futui'o, aud if Providouce blessed theui with health, that they could not obtain the funds under the false pret«;nco of sickness, would conspire with iiindi'od spirits, and. rej^ardless of bringing ruin upon the Lodge, and mocking the hopes of the widows and orphans, would rob it. What body however select could prosper wliile contaminated by sucli associates. Tlio almighty dollar is the deity they worship, and its acquisition, by any means, is tlie only religion they practice. This, Bretliron, may ajjpear strong language to use towards those we are bound to by most solemn obligations, but men so devoid of tlieprhiciples of honor, the sooner the connection is severed the l)etter it will be for our Order and ourselves. I have much pleasure in stating to the Grand Lodge that the reports for tliia last term were all received in good time, thereby showing that the D. D. (1. M.'s in tlie several jurisdictions were pnmipt in the per- formance of their duties, a neglect of which, I am sorry to say, prevails to a great extent in some jurisdictions. I am inclined to think that a blank form of report for D. D. G. M.'s woiUd be of great convenience. Blanks could be made to contain all particulars necessary to be con- tained in such reports, and would be the means to induce a more strict attention to the duties required of such officers. I would also state tliat the form of Blank Semi- Annual lieports which are now in uie, (a number of which are in my possession, having been obliged to get a new lot printed,) are very plain. I notice in all the last Reports the per centage is accurately made up. I trust in future there will not be so many errors iu making up per centage, &c. I did find one error in the last Keport of Brock Lodge, which was in not paying per centage on the amount received for initiations, degrees, &c., which I immediately pointed out to the Secretary, and have not yet received any correction. There is one thing I respectfully call the attention of this Grand Lodge to, and that is the election of Grand Representative. ,,Experi- ence teaches us that is a mistaken policy in not re-electing to send to that Grand body ; and more especially as the present Representative has received from us the highest gift, thereby proving that he is worthy of our continual conlidenco and esteem. A Representative is elected for two years, and it takes him fully that time to become acquainted with the routine of business and be of service to the jiu'isdiction. The great men of om* Order become so from i '3-elections, thereby e.vtonding their sphere of usefulness, forming a largo circle ot acquaintances, eventuating in being clothed ^/ith the highesthonors of the Order. I should like to have been ,'_h'e to lay before you a full report rela- tive to the manner in wliich the National Celebration passed off in this jurisdiction ; I liave received but two or three reports respect- ing the matter, and I hope that the present Representatives may be able to make up a report for each of their jimsdictious, so that it may be forwarded to the R. W. Grand Secretary for publication. I would state that Gore Lodge has furnished us with a tine report, a copy of which \vill be found on the table. I also submit for yoiu" examination a report showing the receipts of the past year. GRAND SECRETARY'S liECEIPTS. - Amountu received for Term eiuUny 8l8< Dec, 1858. Received from Forest City todge, per corrected Repoi't $17 00 " Ontario " " 4 00 " Industry " " .120 " Imperial " " 5 14 f •^V■'|•.Wl JOURNAL OF THE m •;:fts t" ■• -i ^'^■x-' 1 w ■:• r-4 Hp'.ilk' ^' Kn^' 'Jl ' '. Sift!' * It ' «^ ^ ftiCl Im? 'i"'-'* ' ^ r!p f|\f #iii |Wfe< »'.■••'.■ < Hni'i"'' B:^?; Hp4^"?l ^P'^ •'"'s'!" Hfty tSR* '" ' ' '^ itWI . '' ' . • 'jBk.}:^..' ' MP:' ■^4'' ' ff"^ •!-•"' KJP K'|,;'';rf|i*r Hii.' \"} ■"■ S^'' • ' ^ • T wi-C. ^^ p;:_;^::;:- Ki'''^, • Jmk ^,■^ , HFfi' ' '^ -''* B'-^*' *~ K'''^'---' Up., v^r* ^. ■■_) ,.'^•^. II tl « M 11 II 11 — Brock 9 (H)— Union " 17 78— Eureka " 9 60— Gore " 3 55 — Samaritan 1 80 — Samaritan Industry Lodge, no report. 14 00, 36 80, 18 10, 18 88, 7 06, for Car(l8 94, Total »848 04 Mo per centage from Brock Lodge, on account of having overpaid in laut Report. The above account shows a dilfei-ence of only $1.62 in the amount of per centage received for each term. Brethbkn, — I cannot close the Keport without returning you my sincere thanks for the confidence you reposed in me when you elected me to fill this responsible office, and as the year is now about to close let us one and all lift up our hearts in thanksgiving to the Author of all Good, for having permitted us to meet here on this occasion, enjoy- ing so many marks of his peculiar favor, with a prospect of a plentiful harvest at our very doors, and peace within our borders. Cold indeed must be that heart that does not glow with gi-atitude for all these bles- sings ; and may He stUl continue them towards us, and grant us wisdom to avoid the rocks and dangers that continually are besetting us in this world, and at last safely anchor us in a secure and peaceful harbor. Respectfully submitted, SAMUEL G. DOLSON, * ■ ' ' . •' Orand Secrttary, ,.'-■■ 1 ■ t '■■'.; / : ■. .r ;■; h 7>M: ■; Hit ,mv/a*^. < ■' i \ • *■ ■■ ■ f^^t. • . \ :'■£*■ ;^^.^^ ...... ,vU Kl'i.2 r- GHAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. t' ft ,0 ij; X X ffl H '• ' ••Mil ,,,t (,.,.■,<% ., 05 to OO r-H OQ QQ o Pm o o o •4-3 a s & n3 ;»7 ,.' t' I 6. - I. -In I I • .1. !■■ ^ e — ^— u w a — 'tJ 2 "■•-: = o c •s.vvopiAi prej ijanoiuv •pttn^q^ ,Hu«i{d.i() o •"i ^^ -** c .^ ■■o a ■ •5 ir>}^ piBfl ^nnouiv O S (N W 1(5 1^ lUr^ — < f-( U5 « 11 « ^ S = 030 aO U500S O O 70 ■ OS "SI •Stiipn'B^g poof) III 8jaqui9j^ •p9Xi9jno3 •pasDaoaQ; •sAiopi^Vi •p3!>BHfinia}^l •p^n^dxa 88 'S 888 8 S88S 8 » OS -N -niNws 53 30a0!O2; J2 C5 h- ^t> OD^HTOf- iffl 50 -i* C *1 O* S -^ ro M »— t t^ 1< « US (M "5 UJOQ CC (NM05 N . 'tHrtritj a:!M « ?>Oc ■:'r,r.'. !, {,•'■(' • 'i! ^.i '3 m^ in T't C; ■ i.. ■ i .." ■ .■I v'<»''*'"'' i Hi- *' l^.r. JOURNAL OP THE On motion, the Report of Grand Secretary was referred to Com- mittee on state of the Order, and on Finance. Grand Treasurer, Wm. Fitzsimmous, submitted the following statement : — GRAND LODGE, CANADA WEST, I. O. O. F , IN ACCOUNT WITH THE GRAND TREASURER. 1858. Dr. Auff. 17. — To paid W. L. Copeland'a aucouut for Stationery ( 5 31 " Post Office account 4 81 " H. V. Leavenworth's account for Printing Proceedings and Blank Reports 82 00 " Express charges on books from G. L. U. S 1 60 " C. Yale, for Travelling Expenses and Postage 18 OU " H. F. Leavenworth, print. Circulars 40th Celebration 7 00 Blank book 88 " Post Office account to 1st July, 18u9 2 27 " Discount on Postage Stamps 38 " C Yale, for Freight and Duties on Visiting Cards 1 35 " Two Stamps on two letters 10 " Representative Tax G, L. U. States 76 00 " Account of G. L. U. S. for 100 Visiting Cards 20 00 " John Cameron's account, Postage, Stationery, &c 16 20 " Representatives' expenses to G. Lodge — Eureka 17 00 Samaritan 6 80 St. Mary's 13 17 Elgin 10 80 S Chatham 14 90 Industry 18 20 Union 39 60 Brock 62 60 Ontario 17 60 Gore 12 00 Forest City 17 00 Imperial 8 90 Erie 9 80 1869. , , . J July. '*" "^* " Postage, &c., Grand Treasurer 86 -' BalE^ce in Grand Treasurer's hands 466 00 ■"'-■'- - - -- #877 92 1868. Contra. Ur. Aug. 4.— Cash ou hand, per Report 1858 i;i83 14 i *634 88 1859. i.-- Jnne. — Amount of per ceutage paid by Subordinate Lodges to ' the Grand Lodge, for the year ending 30th June, 1859. as per Grand Secretary " 348 04 ' ■*■ . - • - :i «877 92 Balance in Treasurer's hands 9466 60 WM. FITZSIMMONS, Orand Tretuurer. Brockville, July 30, 1869. ., ^^ v On motion. Grand Treasurer's Report was referred to Committee ou Finance. Rep. T. Partridge presented a Report, the result of a visit to Rose Lodge by a special appointment for that purpose. is." "'•'■.■*" ittee GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. &i To the Jt. W. Ormid Lodge of Canada Wtwt : Your Committee appointed to examine into and adjust tlie disputes and diflfteultieH which have iiriHen between tlio ofHtHTs and moinlxa's of Rose Lodge, \(i. twenty-eight, Bituiite iit AmherHtbiirp, Hul)!nit the following Report: — That after visitinff said LodRe, and requestinK a Hpeeial mi-eting to be ca'"od for the purpose of Ht'curinR a full attendance of ifs membei-s, and minutely in- vestigating the complaints of all parties, find the diflienlty arose i-x consequence of the Treasurer's having loaned the sum of $lSti (being the amount due the Widow's and Orphan's Fund,) without tlio knowledge or consent of the Lodge, and refused to m^ition the name of tiie party to wluuu lie had loaned said money, which, as soon as became known, caused a division of the metnbers, and general dissatisfaction in the Lodge; and had it not been for the presence of your Com- mittee at that particular time, would have proved most disastrous to the Lodge. We now have much plciisuri' in reporting that the funds have been received, full and satisfactory explanations jfivon, and the existing difficulties amicably ar- ranged. Your Committee would urge the passing of a Tly-law, if possible, at the next sittings of the Grand Lodge, strictly proliibiting subordinate Lodges loaning their funds, and thereby preventing a recurrence of the above. Your Committee wish that tliey could here close their Report ; and it is with feelings of deep regret tli.it thi'v liring before your noti(^e the conduct of one of the members of Rose Lo■• « ^'>,*r " .. » ; '■; ■. ; , ■ ■ * ••.;: * i. 1 • ■:v .L.N .[ ■ •• ■ ^ .■I l' p ■■'' .■?^^ 1 Ht :> ■ '">*■• 1 1- '^H ill, J"' y i:;< -, ? 06 JOURNAL OF THE ation could be had, as the Grand Master had written, (in answer to his enquiry to say that P. Q., Wifpaore was duly elected Representative, and we could not lUter it. I cannot believe that our M. W. O. Master would have given his dicision in this manner, had he been made acquainted with all the particulai-s. If the election held on the 6th July was illegal, the one held on the 12th was jqaally so, as one of the Tellers' appointed whs disquiilitled by our laws, by allow- ing his dues to overrun the time ullowed, otliers also voted who were equally disqualified from the same cause, also the meinberH present in tlie Lodgf wen- not counted, although the votes were. I make this appeal, that the wisheb of the majority of tht^Lodge should be heard, and their feeling expressed in tlie Grand Lo Ige, which, under the circum- stances, are impossible to be presented in any otlier wiiy than this. I rest assured that justice will be done, by a free, unbiassed enfjuiry iiuide by Brothers unpreju- diced and willing to decide as Odd Fellows. All of which is respectfully submitted, .TAMES AVE STL AND, P. O. The following papers relative to the appeal of Bro. Westland, were submitted by the Noble Grand and Secretary of Eureka Lodge. London, 27th .Inly, 1859. To the Most Worthy Grand Master, Officem and Meiuhers of the li. ]V. Oravd Lodge of Canada West, I. O. O. F. As there is an appeal taken by P. G., Bro. Westland ngainst the action of Eureka Lodge, in regard to the election of Keprosentntive to your Kight Worthy Body, I deem it my duty in defense of tlie Lodge of which I liin a member, to lay before you all the facts in coimection with it, and I believe he has no right to appeal under all the circumstances, iniiMmuch as he acquiesced in tlie decision of the Chair, and again became a candidate iit the secend election. The facts of the case are as follows : On the 6th July, it being the night of installation, the members of Eureka Lodge wislied to elect their Bepresentativo to the Grand Lodge, and one of the Past Grands l)eing from home, it was suggested by some to lay the election over till his return ; but some objections were raised to laying it over, and accordingly the Lodge proceeded to elect their Representa- tive. Two candidates were nominated, Bro. Westland being one. It loas before the nomination took place that the roll was placed in my hands, and as I under- stood, to shew me the names of such members as are entitled to the password; and on the vote being taken, I did not think of calling said roll ; and Bro. West- land having received the majority of votes, he was do(dared elected. On the 12th inst., the election of Bro. Westland was objected to on the follow- ing grounds, viz : — That the roll was not called as prescribed in the By-Laws of the Lodge. On tho^e gri'ounds I considered the election was not le^al, and de- clared null and void. Bro. Westland did not then object to my decision, but be- came a candidate again for the office, and on bein^ informed of his defeat he gave notice of appeal, and I on the following day wrote to our M. W. Grand Master, giving him all the important facts of the case, and received an answer confirming my decision ; and there were only four votes more polled on the 6th than there was on the 12th, and two of those were not entitled to vote on the 12th, they being in arrears for dues ; and the Tellers appointed were good, at least thej' showed good on the roll. There was no one voted who did not appear good on the roll, and I have never seen members in the Lodge counted at an election ; and I can testify there was no one voted whose name was struck off the roll. • A. McPHAIL, N.a., Eureka Lodge, London, C. W., 28th July, 1859. To the Bight Worthy D. D. O. M. of the London District of ths I. 0. O. F.:— Sib and Brother, — I forward to you a copy taken from the minutes of Eureka Lodge, No. 30, 1. O. O. F., relating to the action of the said Lodge in the election of a Bepresentative to the B. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West, along with an appeal uat haa been taken from the action of the said Lodge. r GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. \'.7 LoDOB Boom, 6th July, 1859. Bro. Peel proposetl, Bro. J. Earln seconded, that P. O., Bro. Westland be our Delegate to the next meetint; of the Grand Lodge. Bro. InganiellH proposed. Bro. J. W. Cryer seconded, tliat P. G., Bro. Skinner be our Delegate. On the vote being Laicen, Bro. Westland was declared duly elected to rej)resent Eureka Lodge in the Grand Lodge. Lodge Room, 12th July, 1869. After a lengthy discussion with regard to the election of Delegate to the Grand Lodge, the N. G. declared the election of P. G., Bro. Westland on the 5th inst., illegal, and against tlie By-Laws of this Lodge. The name of each Bro. good on the books and entitled to vote not being called from the roll provided for that purpose. The Lodifo then prepared for a new election. Bro. Yealland proposed Bro. Wigmore, seconded by Bro. Skinner: Bro. Skinner proposed Bro. Ingamclls, seconded by Bro. Wigmore; Bro. Anderson proposed Bro. Brock, seconded by Bro. Westland. The three candidates then retired, the vote being taken, and Bro. Skinner having received the fewest number of I'otes, his niime was with- drawn. The vote was again taken, when Bro. Wigmore was declared duly elected. I certify the above to be n true and correct copy of the minutes of Eureka Lodge, No. 30, 1. O. O. F. RICHARD ANDERSON, Bcroi'ding Secretary. P. S. — I also certify that at th" election on the 12th July, Tellers were ap- pointed and the roll called by the N. G., as placed in his hands by the Per. Sec. RICHARD ANDERSON, Recording Secretary. Grand Lodge cloned in Scarlet Degree, and opened in the Grand Lodge Degree, when the following P. G.'a were dnly instructed in the Hame : — Bros. P. G., Hugh MuiTay, Richard Wigmore, Daniel Drake, Abel Bristol, David Robertson, Alonzo C. Dana, G. M. Goodeve, Calvin Stephens. Grand Lodge adjourned to meet again at 6 o'clock. I . ' 6 O'clock, p. m. Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjoomment. Grand Officers present and a quorum of Representatives. Reps. Geo. Varey, of No. 34, from the Finance Committee submit* ted the following report, which was adopted : — To the R. W. Grand Lodtje of Canada West: Your Finance Committee beg to report that they have examined the Iat« Treasurer's accounts and vouchers, and find them correct, and would recommend that the said reports be printed in full in the proceedings of this Grand Lodge. Also, they have examined the following accounts, which were referred to them, and find them correct, and would recommend that the M. W. Grand Master be authorized to draw on the Treasurer for the respective amounts, viz : — . _ Grand Secretary, for disbursements $ 1 50 James Woodyatt, for postage , 2 00 Thomati Partridge, expenses visiting Rose Lodge..! 14 00 Respectfully submitted, « 917 50 G. VAREY, H. MURRAY, W. A. GLOVEE. 1 " .1 • ivy K'v f- ■ •-■> ■•iiVs;'!:*.! I •1; Nriti fl ^ .. ... ,»t.j' i- •'..1 . ,t. n.--:, '- ;"v, .' iT <•V^ '4 ftl- . IV' .■■■• K\r .(*!!■ {*•' I 'i^f^ \^ ■' "«'»** tt JOTTRNAL OP THE Rep. Win. BIhhoII. of No. H8. from Coniinittop on AppealH, Hnbmit- tful tlu' following report, whieli waH adopted : — To the l(. W. a rami Loihic ot' C'lnothi IK(•*^ /. (). O. F. Your C'ommittpp on Apiienls Im'i; to ipporfc on tlir ripneiil of F. ft., .Inn. Weat- liiiid, of liJnrckii fiodfjf', No. Ml), (lint iiftor linvhiK cnrefnllv invpHtiKated Haicl ap- poiil, tlioy would rrcoinnirnd tliiit tlii' action of i-'iiireka I^odift', tiikiMi on tlif 12tli Jnty, 111' Hiistttincd. tin- Kiinii' lieini; in conformity witli the By-Law^ of Hnid LodK<'. imd tlip npplirnnt not linviiifr entpred nny o))jertion prcvioim to tho vote licinK takou. lloHppctfnllv Kubniittpcl, WM. lUSSRLL, Chtihwini. Rop. A. 0. Dana, of No. !). from Committee on RotnrnH. Hubmitted tlio t'ollo\vin{{ report, wliicli wnn adopted : — 'I'll the R. H . (iitiiiil /jOilifr of Cmimlti il'i'Sf : Your Comnuttee on Rotnvns ]u% leiivc to report thiittliey have examined tlie same, and find them forri'ft, witli these Hli(;lit alteratioiiH. The retunm from Brock LodRe, iis should he, mIiow n lialan<'i' to their credit for next term of fl'.l^- [ndnntrv Lodpe lias reported to Mist Dcccmher, IHIH, hut no report for term cndinf? MOtli .Inne, 18.^9; and St. Miiry's Representative shonld he D. A. Rohert- son instead of ft. R. MeTntosh. Respeetfnllv snhmitted, A. C. D.\NA. T. PARTRIDGE, ft. M. ftOODEVE. C. Yale. P. (t. M.. Ropresentativo to the Grand Lodge of the United States presented the follo\vint{ report, viz : — REPORT OF THE GRAND REPRESENTATIVE. " ? To tJie U. \V. (j'n/iiil Ijfxhjf of <'ti>iii(hi Went : The undersif^ned, your Representative in tlie R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, respectfully reports — That the twenty -tliird Annual Session of the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States was held in Odd Follows" Hall in the city of Balti- more, begiimiiig on Monday, the 21st of September, 18.57, at o'clock, a. m., and ending on Saturday, Sejjtember 2(ith, at half-past three o'clock, p. m.; and, tint the twenty-fourth Annual Session of the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States was lield at the same place, on Sep- tember 20th, 1858, at U o'clock, a.m.. and adjourned to meet at the Odd- Fellows' Hall in tlie citv of Baltimore, on the third Monday of Septem- ber, 1859. The M. W. Grand Sire, William Ellison, the Grand Officers and Rei)resentatives from twenty -two Grand Lodges and eleven Grand En- (!ampments were present in 1857 ; and the M. W. Grand Sire, George W. Race, tlie Officers and Grand Representatives from twenty-four Grand Lodges and fourteen Grand Encampments were in attendance. During the session, Representatives were present from every jurisdic- tion under the Grand Lodge of the United States ; and all the Repre- sentatives were entitled to seats except three, viz : one each from Pennsylvania, Michigan and Delaware, in 1857 ; and in the latter ses- sion. Representatives were in attendance from every jurisdiction except from the Grand P^ncampments of North Carolina and Michigan, and all of tliose entitled to seats were present except six, viz : one each from Iowa, Georgia,JMichigan, Pennsylvania, Texas and North Carolina. 'Two new sister jurisdictions were this session added to our con- ■ 4 ii^ , « (HUNl) LODOE OV CANADA WKST. t'uderutiou — the Grand Lod^eH o( KaustiH and Nohinska. uacli having five flonriHhinK Lod^eH. CONUITlUN Ot' THK UKOKIt. From the K. VV. Gi-and Hoiirotavy's Kcsnort tor IH.')?. I learii that ro- turuH liavo beon rocoived from ;J,5Ur) Snhordinato Lodj^ushaviui^ 1H8.71'2 mombers in good Htandin<;, and tliat thero has l>ot>n ])aid out of tlinir treasuries for *' relievinj^ tlio sick, buryin<( tlie dead, and eduDatiiifj tlu; orphan," |i538,4 11.00 ; to wliicli there in to bo added *;{4,010.!n.l. ex- pended by the Encampment brancli for the name glorious cliarity. The total amount of receij)ts reported in the jurisdiction of tlie Grand Lod<^e of the United States, from botli Jminchiss of the Order, is «1,22«,187.07. In the Grand Secretary's Repent for IHilH, 1 find— leav- ing out the Grand Lodges of Arkansas and Nebraska, from which no reports were received — 8,88.') Lodges. 17<5.70() !nend)ers in good stand- ing. There has been paid for the "relief of the sick, burying the deail, and educating tlie orphan," by tlie Subordinate Lodges, the sum of 1440,259.22, and from the Encampment branch ^8(),G7!).94 — amounting to $476,988.66. Tlie gross amount of Receipts being for the fiscal year, »1, 888,841.57. Herewith are submitted copies of the Annual Reports of the M. W. Grand Sire, and the R. W. Grand Secretary, for more particular infor- mation. I also have much pleasure in presenting to the R. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West a bound copy of the Journal of the Proceedings of the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, (in fotir volumes,) in- cluding a history of the institution of Odd Fellowship from 1819 to 1855 — with the Journals for 1856, 1857 and 1858. in pampldet form. UKCI8ION8 BY THK M. VV. (JRAND SIRE, WM. KLUSON. First. — Whether it is competent for a Grand Lodge to grant a dupli- cate or any other kind of a copy of a subordinate eliarter to a working Lodge, and at the same time permit sucli Lodge to I'etniii tlw orii/iim/ in Us poxsemon .' Second. — In granting a charter to take the place of one luutilated, defaced or destroyed, can the Grand Lodge change or vary the phrase- ology or the original charter ? Third. — In case of the absence or deatli of any of the original signers of a suborduiate eliarter, is it competent for the jneseut officers to write the names of the original signers upon the new copy, and with their own signatures attest the fact of their being a true copy of the original signatures ? My reply to these enquiries was as follows : To the first, that there is no provision to furnish a subordinate body with two charters, except in case where the original one has be- come mutilated or destroyed. Second. — That in granting a duplicate charter, the granting power caimot change or vary the phraseology of the original eliarter. Third" — In granting a duplicate charter to take the place of one mutilated or destroyed, it should be signed by the officers of the 1 lody granting such duplicate, with an endorsement stating that the charter was issued in place of one granted at such a time, and which had be- come mutilated or destroyed. Second. — It has been inquired of me "whether an officer of a Lodge whose regaUa is in his chau* in the lodge-room cannot enter without any regalia?" c 1-. (f .^* 1.- ':'«i ■.•»,■ 70 JOURNAL OF THE ,1 ' . , i.' f1 , i^l <>■ : Wav :■:•'■ M ■ 1 iif.-:* !pr.i ■■'I. Is ^'^* . ■■1. fej: i •■<•■». pi tiloct 1)1' this Ixdly iiiquivuH •'if by Kiicsiunpiiiunt to ustabliKli u uuw a Huiit in tliu (tfuul Lodj^o of tliu Tho atiHWur ih unntiiiiiud iit tliu uhiir;{o b >ok. No brothoi* in entitled to ontur or lis ivn tlio lo l^d rootu uuln-t-» clobh 1 1 in ro}»iilia. If au irticor, an.l hU ro^ilia bi in bin r'lait* in tho lo l'4(3 i-o:>!n, bt; uiiMt oator in a Hc irlot ru, but the bogo 890, article sixty-six, auswers this question in the affirmative. To retain membership in an Encampment it is necessary to be a contributing member of a Subordinate Lodge iu good standing. OKCISIONS OK TUK M. W. ORAND SIRE, GEO. W. RACE. The following decisions of the M. W. Grand Sire, made during the recess were conlinned : 1st. — That upon principle, a Grand Master should not hold office in his subordinate Lodge, or in a degree Lodge. But that it was a subject for local legislation, and in the absence of any local prohibition, "he might hold any such office as would not iu any way interfere witli his official business." 2d.— That where a Noble Grand obtains leave of absence from his Lodge for three months and overstays his time, being absent for a ma- jority of nights in thu term, and his office is declared vacant by a vote of the Lodge, and a Past Grand elected to his vacancjr, the Lodge can- not, by the resignation of the latter and the re-election of the former tor the remainder of that term, make him a Past Grand entitled to thu honors of a Past Noble Grand, as this would permit him to take advant- age of his own wrong, and 'accomplish indirectly that which the law prohibited him doing dii-ectly. (See Journal of the Grand Lodge of the United States, 1886, 1898, 2781). 8d. — That an "Ancient Odd- Fellow" is one who has been regularly initiated into the Order and retired therefrom iu good standing, either by taking his "ijermanent," or "withdrawal card, or by "resignation." If done by "resignation," he at once becomes an "Ancient Odd-Fel- 1 • T^ : ■mm •■■■ 'J >"■%%'- ■■":>A \: !^ 'i^i^i ; S ;(i'.!^|i-lT''\;!:,£a • ■>!'-t""fiM 72 JOTTRNAL OF THE H U ",t v"» 5 _: S* >• a. w'.ef • . ••t -• ;v%. low," and if by taking a perinunent card, lie becomes so at the expira- tion of one year from the (la\„ of his card. 4th.- That a District Deputy Giand INhistcr has not the right to introduce visitors whose cards are f)nt of date, the power being restrict- ed by hiw to "Elective Grand Officers." 5th. — That where the by-laws of a Subordinate Lodge read, "That every member, &c.. against wliom there is no «*luirge, shall be entitled to benefits, "a brother, wlio is not entitled to sick benefits by reason of the non-payment of his duos, cannot during his sickness, by the pay- ment of all arrearages, reinstate himself in good standing in his Lodge, so as to be entitled to benefits diu-ing that illness." 6th. — Tliat where the Constitution of a Lodge requires "a majority of the votes cast to elect to oflice, " there being two candidates for the same offi,ce, one liaving received twenty-seven, the other twenty-six votes, and one blank vote, there was no legal election, as twenty-seven is not a majority of fifty-four ; and that a vote in blank is as much a vote to be counted as though it liad tlie name of a candidate upon it. 7tli. — That "a Lodge in surrendei'ing its charter and effects, should also relinquish into the control and custody of the Grand Lodge its available and unavailable funds." 8th; — That "the law relating tore-admission of members suspended for non-payment of dues, (page 2605, Journal of the Grand Lodge of the United States, stssion of IBfjO), refers to all Subordinate Lodges," whether under the immediate jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, or of State Grand Lodges. 9th. — That "wliere the Grand Lodge of the United States pass anv law or make any decision. provi(\ing that a Subordinate Lodge kJui)/ have p.Hccr to do certain things, wliicli are denied to the subordinate by a clause in its constitution, framed years since, the Lodge may disregard said prt)hibitory clause, and do tliosc tilings expressly allowed by the Grand Lodge without becoming amenable to tlie laws of its Grand Lodge." The constitution and laws of tliis Grand Lodge are paramount to all State laws, and tlie latter, so fur astliey conttict with the former, must yield to them. Two other decisions were made by the M. W. Grand Sire, which were revised and altered ; tlie result of tlie action of the Grand Lodge of the United States, being as follows : Firstly. — That where the books of a defunct Lodge have been lost or destroyed, a brother who was a member thereof, and is not in pos- session of his permanent card or certificiitt; of membership from the Graud Secretary, cannot, as the law now stands, be received into any other Lodge as an "Ancient Odd-Fellow." Tliis conclusion was con- curred in, and the following resolution was adopted : Jiesnlrcil, — That the granting of withdrawal cards to members of defiuict Lodges or Encampments, is more properly a subject for local legislation. Secondly. — A decision that "a member under charges" shoidd be deprived of all rights of every description, except tliat o* ipeaking "in his own defence when on trial." was overruled : and the Grand Lodge voted to "concur in the views of a former committee, who, in reporting uiion a constitution providing that "a member under chal'ges, during the investigation thereof by the Lodge, is under a state of suspension and cannot participate in the work of the Ijodge," say, that such a pro- position is "subversive of that well known principle that a man is pre- sumed to ]ni innocent until proved guilty ; the only effect of andecided W,. GRAND LODGE OF CANADA^WEST 78 charges is to deprive the member of the right to take a travelling or visiting card, and, where the charges bear upon the right to benefits, to suspend the payment thereof imtU a final decision," (see Joui'nal 2132, 2174), and "that the same be re-aflftrmed." GENERAL DECISIONS BY RESOLUTION. Decisions were also made by the Grand Lodge upon Reports from the examining committees and resolutions, as follows : ""^ Ist. — That printed copies of appeals made in conformity to the law, be received. 2nd. — That the necessity of submitting for approval all amend- ments to Constitutions of State Grand Bodies, whether of a purely local or general character, is imperative. 3d. — That after a visiting brother has been once regularly examin- ed and introduced, the exammati(m and introduction in form, map be subsequently dispensed with, if the Lodge is so minded, "provided the presiding officer shall find the card of the visiting brother to be in date." 4th. — That in Grand Lodges, Past Grands maif be deprived of their right to vote (unless they be special Representatives) except in the election of Grand officers : and that in the case of such elections, after the opportunity of voting has been once allowed, the Grand Lodge may limit the privilege to special Representatives, or in any other manner define its exercise. Also, that in no case can any one be allowed to vote for the officers of any Grand Body but those properly qualified for membership therein. 5th. — That, as the term "in good standing" embraces thope brothers "holding unexpired withdrawal cards," and as, after the expiration of twelve months from date "the card becomes null and void, and of no value," and "the holders of them are beyond the jurisdiction of tlie Order," being already adjudged })y the Grand Lodge of the United States; a brother holding a final card over one year in date, cannot legally be aa applicant for a dispensation to open a new Lodge. This decision, although correct, was deemed to bear hardly on some remote and sparsely settled jurisdictions ; and the legislative committee have now in charge the subject of the expediency of legislating for their reUcf. (5th. — " That whenever a Lodge, Encampment, or member of the Order, authorized by existing laws to introduce testimony in any proceeding, may desire the testimony of a non-resident witness, such Lodge, Encampment or member may take the deposition of such witness in tlie mode described by the i-esolution of this R. W. Grand Lodge, passed at the session of 18.57, and to be found on page 2738 of the Journal." This was adopted to extend equal facilities in this important subject to all parties interested in a judicial proceeding. 7th. — " That a Lodge or Encampment may visit a sister Lodge or Encampment in a body, when accompanied by one of their first two officers, who may introduce them in the manner provided for the intro- duction of visitors by the elective Grand Officers." This was an im- portant matter, being a proposition to change the unwritten work, requiring a four fifths vote to adopt, and elicited much discussion ; being finally adopted by a vote of 83 to 12. 8th. — That further legislation upon the length of terms and periods of official service of Subordinate Lodges is inexpedient. A caustic report on this subject expressed a determination of the Grand Lodge of the United States not to interfere Nvith the six mouths terms. si.- 'j/,;.>,jf;<)l i. S; ,i 1 ■■: . ''I Iw-' ■•■■■'!''• H\ 74 JOURNAL 0¥ THE •t. ■■ \ >' .V|i.,'- ytb. — That the time wheu tlio person elected to become a member of a Lodge ov Encampment, bof^ius liis membership, is a "mai.tef for legislation," as already decided by the Grand Lodge of the United States. This decision was decided by the R. W. Grand Lodge of Call- fornia, on res-.olntion of Grand Rep. Brewster, (page 388) Journal Grand Lodge of California. REVISION AND MEKGEMKNT. This subject, which still maintains its interest in many of the juris- dictions, had been referred to a special committee at the last annual communication, and was brought up on the first day of the communica- tion, by a resolution calling on the committee for a report on the fol- lowing morning. The committee reported, — " that they have under- stood the duty assigned to tliem to be to rejjort a plan whereby the work of the Subtu'dinate Lodge and Encampment might be consoU- dated, and so to revise and arrange the charge and lectures of both these branches of the Order as to present as a homogeneous whole one work." If the committee have understood the object of their appoint- " ment aright, they liave but little difficulty in reporting that, in their judgment, such a plan is, under tlie existing Constitution of the Grand Lodge of the United States, impracticable. The committee therefore declined to offer any plan which, in their opinion, would in advance be declared unconstitutional, as involving the abolition of Grand Encamp- ments ; but say, " They nevertheless are of opinion that if this consti- tutional impediment was removed by sucli a change in that instrument as would transfer the jurisdiction over the Patriarchal branch to the State Grand Lodges, whence it was originally derived, and by the imposition of such qualifications for membersliip in these Grand Lodges, as would appropriately tit them for the supervision of such subordi- nates, that the local interests of that branch of the Order, as well as its general prosperity, w »uld be gi'eatly promoted, and perhaps, at the same time, the (question of mergement be for ever settled." The com- mittee expressed the opinion that "mergement" — " as a whole" — and a corresponding " work " — would injure prosperous jurisdictions as much as it would benefit weak ones ; and therefore proposed the local remedy contained in the above suggestion, which, as they proposed in difficult cases (that is, where the Lodge branch was strong and the Encampment branch was feeble), "would assist the Encampment branches, in some jurisdictions, by bringing legislation on the subject at theii* own doors, where their local cases would be best known and cared for, and could not, on the other hand, prejudice such localities ui which the present Encampment system is cherished, since the same local power of legislation would equally appreciate and respect such wants." From the reasons above given against reporting " a plan of merge- ment," under "existing circumstances," the committee decUned to submit such a plan, and rested under the above expression of their views. This report was signed by Wni. T. Cornwell, A. F. Askew. James L. Ridgoly and Alexander E. Glenn, and accompanying it was a partial concurrence from John A. Kennedy and Edward H. Fitzhugh, who "state that they are opposed to revision and mergement in any form or to any extent ;" — " still, if any change has to be made, the modified plan proposed by the committee is, perhaps, the most practi- cable and feasible which can be presented." The above " report was considered " and concurred in." i;..< ; • ,. ?•: , 'i ' 1 1 GBAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 75 FINANCE. With a view to the adoption of some system by which the work of the Grand Lodge of the United States can be caiTied on without the present injurious disproportion between expenses and revenue, several amendments to the Constitution and Resohitions were taken into consideration and recommended to the notice and examination of sub- ordinate jurisdictions, viz : 1. — To amend Article XIV., Section .5. — In the case of a deficiency in the receipts of any fiscal year to pay its liabilities, that the Grand Lodge of the United States may "levy a capitation tax on the whole membership of the Order, or a specific tax on each Grand Body at its pleasure, sufficient in amount to pay such deficiency." See page 2957, Jom-nal G. L. U. S. 2. — To amend Article XIV., by reducing the Representative tax from $75 to $50. Page 2958, Journal G. L. U. S. 3. — To amend Article IX., Section 2, by limiting the number of Grand Representatives to one from each Grand Jurisdiction, with power to cast all votes of such jiuisdiction, except the payment of the cost of the extra Representative be assumed by such jurisdiction. Page 2991, Jounial G. L. U. S. 4. — To amend Article XII., by requiring the Regular Communi- cations to be held " biennially on the third Monday of September, at 9 o'clock, A. M., at such place as the Grand Lodge may from time to time determine." That meetings may be callea by the M. W. Grand Sire after three months' notice to the several Grand Representatives. That between the regular Communications the Grand Sire, Deputy Grand Sire, Grand Secretary, and Committee of Appeals of the iJ reced- ing session shall form a Committee, meeting semi-annually, to take charge of any and all necessary business, except matters affecting the finance or legislation of the Grand Lodge of the United States, and their action to be subject to reversal or confirmation at the next regu- lar Communication of the Grand Lodge. Page 2995, Journal G. L, U. S. 5th. — To amend Article XXVI., by making the fiscal year to begin on the 1st of January, and end on the 31st December. See page 29(59, Journal G. L. U. S. I. — Also, "Besolufid, That the Graud Lods^e deem it inexpedient and adverse to the best interests of the Order to grant in tlie tuture any warrant or ciiarterfor the establishment of a Grand Body, unless there shall be unler the jurisdiction of the proposed body at least one thonsanl contributing members at the date of the application." And, "Resolved, That it be respectfnlly reuommendel to the M. \V. Grand Sire to conform his action on all applications for warrants to the views of this Grand Lodge, as expressed in the above resolution." — Adopted, page 2998, Journal G. L. U. S. 2. — Also, " Whei-eas, At several sessions of the Grand Lodge of the United States, the question of representation to or of meeting of this Grand Lodge, in view of its expenses, is agitateu, and it is desirable that th:; question should be settled to the satisfaction of the Subordinate Grand Bodies, be it " Resolved, That the several subordinate jurisdictions of this Graud Lodgo be requested to expreiis their opinions at their next annual session, as to what change it is desirable to make, if any." Adopted, page 2995, Journal G. L. U. S. The prices for "Installation Form" and for " Diplomas of Mem- bershij)," were fixed at one doUar each. Your Representative lias been thus minute in his report upon this subject of the finances of the Grand Lodge of the United States, from V L'l .'(■'«» '.'#•'1 '1 '41 J 'rhi '• I .a' ta m 4w w ''■'.■«'«;• ■Mi SI i*\ ■'. '•; *>.'' K!ja ■-. I . VI >T m vb-I m 4^ 1^1] fill ■ :? !'''.'I:d >■> iM I ftT's mm •I . '• . » ■f ^ 76 JOURNAL OF THE a conviction of itH intrinsic importance to the welfare of the Order, and from a desire to afford every information and assistance, prompted by a sense of duty, to the efforts I am well assured will< be made by Canadian Odd Fellows in justice and generosity to relieve the embar- rassmeuts of the Grand Lodge of the United States. All of which is respectfully submitted. C. YALE, Representative. On motion, the Report of the Grand Representative was received, and ordered to be entered in full on the Minutes. Rep. Fitzsimmons, of No. 9, from Committee on mileage and per diem, submitted the following Report : To the B. W. Grand Lodge, of Canada West: — We, your Committee ou Mileage and per Diem, beg leave to snbmit the fol- lowing Report : — LODGUH. iirock, Ontario, Uniou, Chatham, Eureka, Erie, Elgin, Gore, Samaritan, St. Mpry's, Imperial, Forest City, No. !) " 12 " 16, " 29 " 30 " 33 " 32 " 34 " 85 " 36 " 37 " 38, NO. BdLES. 276 282 486 380 392 414 290 332 838 308 380 3,878 NO. BEP. 18 am't MILEAGE $22 08 o6 40 19 44 15 20 15 68 16 56 11 60 9 ! 13 52 12 32 30 40 9222 48 AMT VEU DIEM. 96 00 3 00 15 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 6 00 $54 00 TOTAL. $28 00 3 00 71 00 22 44 18 20 18 68 19 66 14 60 12 28 16 52 15 32 86 40 $276 48 Twelve Lodges represented. The above is computed at 4 cents per mile : and one dollar and ftfty cents per day — allowing two days for the session. AH which is respectfully submitted. WM. FITZSIMMONS,) WM. BISSELL, ■ Committee. ABEL. BRISTOL, Moved by Bro. Collins, and seconded by Bro. Bristol — ' V Eesolved, That the Representatives at the Annual Session of the K. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West of the I. O. O. F., held at Cobourg, on the 3rd August, 1859, having lieard with deep regret of the serious illness of our worthy Past Grand Master, Thomas Reynolds, and in view of the many lasting services he has rendered to our beloved Order, we do at this time extend to him our most heartfelt sympathies in this his hour of sickness and affliction, and pray that God in his mercy will restore him again to his usual health, and that the rays of heaven may shed theii- benign influence on him, so that he may still continue to aid us by his counsel and advice. Unanimously adopted. Rep. H. W. Winchester, of No. 16, from the Coumiittee ou Laws of Subordinates, submitted the following Report : — ''"'! ''; >• ^ ■<; lit •■£ 4B GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 77 Ta tJie B. W. Orand Lodge of Canada West:— Your Committee on Laws of Subordinates would beg leave to Report that no matters of importance have come before us except the recommendation of the M. W. O. Master, that the Representative system, as adopted by the Grand Lodge last year, be changed, each Lodge sending only one RepreHentative to this Grand Lodge, in order to relieve the Grand Lodge and Subordinates of the heavy tax at present imposed on their funds, with power to cast the name number of votes as they are at present entitled to ; and that this Grand Lodge pay the mileage and per diem of such Representative. And also, that the num))er constitiiting the Committee of Appeals be altered to five members, instead of one Representative from each Lodge, as at present. Your Committee would therefore urge that the Grand Secretary be instructed to send a copy of this Report to each Lodge in this jurisdiction and notify them that these Resolutions will come up for action at the next session of the Grand Lodge ; and also, that Lodges be instructed to act on this Resolution in sending Representatives to next session of the Grand Lodge. All of which is respectfully submitted. H. W, WINCHESTER, W. A. GLOVER. Nomination and election of officers for the ensuing year being now in order, the following was the result : Bro. Chauncey Yale, St. Catharines, M. W. G. M. — Re-elected. " A. J. Allsworth, Port Burwell, R. W. D. G. M. — Being no other nomination, was declared elected. " S. G. DoLsoN, St. Catharines, R. W. G. Secretary — Re-elected. " Wm. Fitzsihmons, Brockville, R. W. G. Treasurer — Re-elected. " Wm. Bissell, London, R. W. G. Warden — Declared elected. " Thos. Partridge and C. Yale, for R. W. G. Representatives. On passing the ballot, Rep. Thos. Partridge, of London, was de- clared elected. On motion, that the next meeting of the Grand Lodge be held in St. Catharines. Moved in amendment by Bro. Fitzaimmons, that the next meeting be at Brockville. After some discussion, Bro. Fitzsim- mons withdrew his amendment, and the original motion carried. Grand Lodge adjourned to meet to-morrow at 9 o'clock A. M. Thursday Morning, 9 o'clock. Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjournment. Present, a quorum of Grand Officers and Representatives. On motion of Rep. Wigmore, the Report of T. Partriige, D. D. G. M., was again read. After being read, it was referred to a Special Committee, consisting of Reps. G. M. Goodeve, T. Fletcher, and W^ A. Glover. Bro. Varey being one of the Committee on State of the Order, and having retired, Bro. Thos. Fletcher was named to act in his place. By particular request, the degree of Rebekah was conferred on ■I ■■■'■■' *;...i ! ,L'M4| f MP*'"'-?, ' ■■";■■! f J- ■h =1,". Bi I ffr.'. 'i.' 1} 'ppi.-'i**i'^.< JOURNAL OF THE > ,..». " Bro. Collinn, and all others entitled to receive it. After which Rep. Allsworth, by request, went througli with the secret work. On motion of Rep. Bristol, seconded by Rep. Allsworth, the fol- lowing was referred to Committee on State of Order. liiisolvril, — That this Grand Lodge take ipto consideration the propriety of increasing tlie facilities for the institution of new Lodges within the limits of the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge. The before mentioned Officers wlio wlio were declared elected, were now installed to their respective chairs, in regular form. The Grand Master then announced the following appointed Officers : — Rep. Richard Wigmore, Grand Marshall. " Daniel Drake, " Guardian. " A. C. Dana, '• Conductor. Rep. G. M. Goodeve submitted the following Report : To the R. W . (J mild Lodge of Cunada West : Your Committee to whom was referred the Eeport of theD.D. Grand Master, of Middlesex, beg leave to Report— That they arc all of one opinion that the Brethren alluded to in said Keport hiiving used the Seal of the Lodge without first obtainini,' the consent of the said Lodge, are deserving of censure ; but they And the Bretliren have expressed their regret for this transaction. We therefore liopi), as tiii:> Grand Lodge feel the great impropriety, as well as the illegal course pursued by the Brethern, that in future such a transaction mav not occur. And they further report, that they consider a severe c. nsure should be given to the N. G. of Eureka Lodge, for refusing to sign the Report of the Lodge at the close of the term ; for, in consequence of such neglect, it might have placed his Lodge in a false position, and prevented them from having a voice in this Grand Body. Respectfully submitted, G. M. GOODEVE, THOS. FLETCHER, ' ' W. A. GLOVER. Moved by Rep. Goodeve, and seconded by Rep. Drake, that the G. Secretary get 200 copies of the proceedings of this Grand Lodge printed. — Adopted. Moved by Rep. Wigmore, and seconded by D. G. M. Allsworth — That the warmest thanks of the Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to Past Deputy Grand Master, Arthur McDonald, for the manner in which he has performed the duties of that office ; and it is the sincere wish of this Grand Lodge that he may long be spared to counsel and advise. — Unamiously adopted. The M. W. Grand Master, with the concurrence of the Grand Lodge, appointed the following District Dnputy Grand Masters : For Leeds and Orenville, — Robert Fitzsimmons," Brockville. " Lincoln find If'elland, — Timothy Healy, St. Catharines. " Lainhton, Kent d- Essex. — Calvin Stephens, Chatham. " Middlesex, Huron d- Bruce, Wm. Bissell, London " Northumberland, Durham, Peterhoro and Victor i, — A MacDon- aid, Cobourg. " Elgin Eust,—W. A. Glover, Pt. Burwell. " Elgin West, — Asa Howard, St. Thomas. " Brant and Ualdimand, — George Varey, Brantford. " Oxford, — John Barr, lugersoU. ,, , . ..; •' Perth, — G. R. Mcintosh, St. Marys. ft' •■ the jodge iDon- GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 79 The following moved by Rep. Wigmore, and seconded by Rep. Bis- sell, was unanimously adopted. Beaolved, That the thanko of this Grand Body is hereby tendered to the Officerb and Meml)er8 of Ontario Loilse No. V2, for the use of their Lodge Itoom during the present seSHion, and also for the kind and warm reception extended to the Offieers, Representatives and Menil)ers of tliis Grand Lodpe, not only in our social intercourse while among them, hut in tlie sumptuous Banquet witli which we were provided at the Nortli American; and it is the sincere wish of this Grand Lodge that the efforts of Ontario Lodg^^ may be crowned with success in the promotion of the grand princi^des of our Order. Past Deputy Grand Master, A. MacDonald, of No. 12, from the Committee on State of the Order, submitted tlio following Report. To the R. W. GmniJ Loihje of Cnnmhi Went : The Committee on State of the Order beg to Report — That the Committee fully concur in the Report of tlie Grand Secretary, par- ticularly with reference to the future prospect of the Order, as set forth in section 2 of that Report. Tlie suggestions made by the worthy Secretary in section 5 having been reversed by a vote of this Grand Lodge, l)y the appointment of Rep- resentative Partridge as Grand Representative, requires merely the passing notice that the Committee fully appreciate the remarks of the Grand Secre- tarj', and admit their propriety and justice. Tlie Report of the Grand Secretary is therefore recommended for ado))tion and approval. Your Committee consider that notwithstandincf tlio outside pressure, and under all circumstances, the present stiite of the Order is satisfactory, and affords cheering prospects for the future. With reference to tlie Report of the Committee appointed at the last session of this Grand Lodge to investigate the affairs of Rose Lodge, your Committee recommend that the future D. D. G. M. should be instructed to obtain possession of the charter, property and funds of the said Lodge; and that the Secretary of this Lodge should be advised to gi-ant cards of clearance to all such members as would be favourable to the resuscitation (>f the Lodge, so that immediate action to that effect may be taken thereafter. Your Committee would strongly recommend that this Grand Lodge should urge upon the respective Subordinate Lodges the inconvenience and even danger of investing their surplus funds in private hands; and that it would be more desirable that such investments should be made in public securities, such as bank stock or other chartered institution, where they can be realized when required. With reference to the last clause of the Report referred to, your Committee would recommend that the Grand Secretary should write to Rose Lodge and express the surprise of this Grand Lodge that any such conduct as therein set forth should have been toleratid. A due respect for their own Lodge, not to mention the want of respect for the officers of this Grand Lodge, should have caused Rose Lodge to visit the conduct of the members guilty of such unworthy conduct with the severest censure ; and immediate action should have been taken to remove the evil impressions likely to have been created by the occurrence alluded to With regard to the motion of Representative Bristol upon the subject of affording more facilities for the estabUshment of new Lodges, your Committee see no other mode of accomplishing this desirable object than to recommend to the nearest Lodge to retain the fees for Initiation and Degrees for the candidates who are desirous to start a new Lodge, and that after the obje(!t has been accom- Elished by their obtaining a Charter, the fees should be handed over to the new lodge, with the exception of the Cards of Clearance, which would have to be obtained for this purpose. In cases such as stated, with reference to the Valley of the Ottawa, your Committee are of the opinion that the locality would afford a valuable field for the introduction of Odd Fellowship; and the easiest and least expennve mode of accomplishing the o'lj ict would be that the Grand Master should be authorized to appoint a delegation which might consist of two members, one from Brock 4i« ';;■. .il« .1.1 . % 'A i ■■■■*■( ''-M wm f^.- i >i^ 4''^!' > •tml'A 'i*'k't'U '^nln f mmmm :■ ■:'-'"M '!■ = y I :'!' ■'' "I ^.■■m y ■ JOURNAL OF THE wi'^^- 17 ri-..-. ih , .. ■$ % ^ii * 's ;*. ;'< l> 'f^ io.-^^>i: t^'' '^^riif-f Lodge and the Brother who may be on the npot for the time being. The expense of the delegation to be borne by tiie new Lodge upon obtaining its Chartei*. All which in respectfully submitted. A. MACDONALD, Chairman. T. PARTRIDGE, THOS. FLETCHER. Coboiirg, 4th August, 1859. Rep. A. McDonald submitted the following Supplementary Report of the Committee on the State of the Order : — To the Ji. W. Omiid fMhje of ('(tmula ^ est. Upon the subject of the commnnications from D. D. Grand Mastei*s .Tohn Rarr ot Samaritan Lodge, .Tames Woodyatt of Gore and Imperial Lodge, Thomas Fletcher of Union Lodge, with a copy of Resolution upon the subject of the cele- bration held 26th April, .Tames Henry of Chatham Lodge, and G. R. Mcintosh of St. Mary's, the Committee would only remark, that they appear satisfactory, and Rive good promise of future prosperity. With reference to the letter from Brother G. T. Claris, the Committee heartily concur in the remarks made by the Grand Master in his Report upon Elgin Lodge, No. 32; and sincerely hope that the Brethren of Elgin Lodge therein alluded to, may upon mature reflection, have felt that hastj- proceediugs are not in accordance with the spirit of Odd Fellowship. That the object they all no doubt have in view, that is, to maintain the piinciples of the Order, which would be l)etter attained by a little yielding on both sides; and hope that Bros. Claris, Caulfleld and McLean may be induced to deposit their Cards with Elgin Lodge, and bury past differences in oblivion, in order that such worthy members may not be lost to the good cause, when it is in their power thus to show a laudable example of forbearance and good feeling to the members of the Order generally. Your Committee have much pleasure in calling the attention of their Brother Representatives to the able Report of owt worthy Grand Master, which is replete with valuable and interesting statistics, as well as useful instruction to the work- ing and progress of the Order, which they should carefully treasure in grateful remembrance for future guidance. All of which is respectfully submitted. ^ " A. MACDONALD, Chairman. T, PARTRIDGE, THOS. FLETCHER. Rep. S. G. Dolson, from the Committee on that subject, submitted the following Report : To the M. W. Grand Master, O^fficeri) ami Members of tlie R. W. Grand Lodge of Canada, West: The Special Committee to whom was refened the notice of a Resolution passed at tne last session of the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, recom- mending that the Subordinate Jurisdictions express ii»?iv views at their next annual session as to what would ue the be: you amongst us on tliis occasion; and on behalf of Union Ijodge. I tender you the free use of this Hall during your [)resent Session. I trust your intercourse with us will be characterized l)y that good feeling wliich siiould always actuate true Odd Fellows, and that in your deliberations nothing will occur to embarrass your actions or di'^turb your harmony. Fom' years liave elapsed since it was our privil 'ge to entertain you at St. Catharines in our old Lodge Room, at whicli time our then Grand Master, the late lamented Thos. Reynolds, Esq., M. D.. of BrockviUe, was pleased to compliment us as being the most prosperous Lodge in liis jurisdiction. Since then we have seen some severe reverses of fortune ; but through the kind and unerr- ing guidance of an AH wise Providence, who hath sent blessings in disguise, we are again in a flourishing condition. In welcoming you to this Lodge, and to the town of St. Catharines, we also request that you will do us the lionor to become our guests at a public diimer, to be given this evening at the Welland House, in honor of the Grand Lodge. 6 I' Jv ^1 i#!';lliy '! K I JOURNAL OF THE i'i( r '1;. ' ■■■• f ^,*ff* '•'•■* .%;- "^» And in ooncluHioti, let iis tender onr grntefnl acknnwledgementH to the Divint' (lran dinner this evening. The Grand Master then took the Clinir. and appoiutetl Brother Partridge as Deputy Grand Master pin iini.. and Br(». W. A. Glov. " W. H. Nki.son Chatham " •' 21». Rep. John Barr, from the Committee on Credentials, submitted the following Report: Ti, the li. W. the Grand Lodge of Canada Went : , . The Committee on Creflentials subinit the followiiigr Report as Uie veHiilt of their examinations, and the fnllowin^ names they find duly aceredited to sit as representatives in this Grand Hody : ROBERT FITZSIMMONS )«,„.,,. r.in. v n A, C, DANA -^ Brock L'idge Ao, 0. ARTHUR McDonald.!!."!,',',".",',!,',',,,','.'.'.' o„tr,rio " " 12. .rOHNR. COOK ) HUGH MURRAY, [Thiin,, •' " k;. WM.H. READ ) W,H, NELSON Chatham " " 2{>, J.R, PEEL, Eureka " " .SO, JOHN KING Elgin " " ;{2, \V, A. GLOVER Erir " " .1,3, H, C, BINGHAl\r Gore " " M. JOHN BARR Samaritan " " .'55. ,rOHN McLEAN, 1 ,S7 \frrn« " " 4« RICHARD BOX, ^ ,'>t. Maigs .%, .JOHN COLLINS Imperial. " " ,37, E.W.DIXON, Forent Cit,/ " " .38. CALVIN STEPHENS, Bond Enn " " 10, The Credentials from Imperial Lodije No. .37, accrediting V. G, John Collins as their Representative, had no Seal attached, the Lod^e liavin„' none. The Credentials from Gore Lodge No. 34, were likewise without seal, the siime heinp: destroyed by fire. We also find the Credentials from Eureka Lodge No. 30, not in regular form, and also the Credentials from Ontario Lodge No, 12, not cor- rectly worded and without Sesl. Your Committee however, would recommend ^' ..^■■■,fe :> , - ■ GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST the acceptance of the nhnvi' rrcdciitinls, but would snpi^est to the R. W. Grand Body tlio iiecfWHity of futui« iiniformitv in nil our fortiiH. If w») do not insist upon this in our Chiind llody, \vt' iiinnot cnim (iilx.—l{{i\)^. A. McDonald, A. C. Dana, Jolm Collins, Rich- ard Box and William H. Road. Oh Lmis nj' Suhoriliiiiilr.^. — Rei)s. John Barr, Roht. Fitzsimmons, Hugh Murray. K. W. Dixon and W, H. Nelson. Uii Milcfii/i- mill per />/'•;«.— Reps. John King. H. C. Bingham and Richard Box. Oh tin: Stnti' of tlir C/v/,;.— Rep. John Knig, W. A. Glover and Cal- vin Stepliens. All communications and papers appertaining to the busmess of the said Committees wore referred to them, to enable them to report with as little delay as possible. The Grand Master then read his Annual Address, as follows : GRAND MASTER'S REPORT. To the llfin'csi-iilul'in's of the H. If. iJiniiil Lodye of Caniuln West: Ofpiokrs and Bkkthrkn : — The period fixed by the Constitution of this Grand Lodge for the annual Commuijicatioii having arrived, it becomes my duty to render to you a repn-t of my stewardship and official acts. But first, I would join with yon in iicknowledging onr dependence and gratitude to an All-wise Providence, wlio has once more permitted us to meet under such favorable tarcumstances, for the purpose of reviewing the past, and to make such alterations and amendments as may m your wisdom be found necess I ry for tlie best interests and furtherance of the prin- ciples of our beloved Order. In my last report, mme was tln^ unpleasant task to call your atten- tion to the long continued illness of the late Past Grand Master, Thos. Reynolds, Esq., who, it may be truly said, was the father of the Grand Lodge of Canada W^est, and whose untiring zeal for the well-being and prosperity of Odd Fellowship was ever uppermost in his thoughts and actions. Ever ready to relieve the distressed, to succor the destitute, and to advise the erring of his revered Brotherhood, that heart and hand that so often and so freely opened to relieve and sympathize with I- 1 '. "^■lil^ .t « ;■•. •■«,j, .•('.«%;. -! ••••• ■ ■•■• i''fi' 'r;' ^l M TOURNAL OP THE ,' .1 • I' El' ' f * <' * !''■ '•''■ .'■ 1. .« I ■ ■ r». !(■ '"■ < t. ■ .'■ '9 r i^<^;-:. *' tho (listroHHod, now lien nilent in tlio toml). Rnt hin virtnes romain, a liiHtin^ monnuKUit for our oxiitn[)le. May w<> proHt by tho admonition, Uiat wo too may " be also nnuly." whon tho (iroat Mastor abovo Hhall oall UH honc(>. An oxtract from bin biHt Koport may not bo inappro- priato. Ho sayw : " Wo aro all baHtonin^^ to that bourne wbonce no travollor roturns. 'I'lu^ many omblctuK and HymboU of our Ordor with wliicli you iiro familiar, point to Mum ^roat faot ; tb«' bour-f^lans of timo Ih as Htoadily oniptyiu}^ itn HiindH. as we aro approaobin^ tliat poriod liiddon in tbo womb of Timo. when all diHHn<'tions of Hocioty, all ditt'or- onooM of blood, of class, and of crood. sliali bo min^lod tof^otbor in tbo dust." His lovo of poaoo and ^ood will to mini aro oxomplitiod in tlio Report roforrod to : " Wo bold tbo olive braiicli of peace in our bands, pointing:; to tbo links wbiob bind us tof^otb(>r. (^\tunndsliip, Lovo iind Truth." I would respect- fully suf^f^ost, that some Httinj; testimonial of rej»ard to his memory be presented his family, expressive of tho hijih esteem in which this Grand Lodge and tho momlHHtroyt!(l tlii'ii' liod^ti t'ooiii, fiu-nitiii'D, have no ruuoi'il, having •luly last in Brantfortl. rii^alia, and papers '.' My annwer will bo t'onntl in the l)ij{osl t»t (>ran*l Lodyo ol tiio Uni ca Statos, folio ">l)U. Hoctioii 11. whioh rocittss "that Suhordinato Uod^OH nuiy make Hiioh ai-ran^on>onts in ro^ard to aocinniUatod arroars of (luoH, as will Hoourc the i-itinHtatoniont ol inondMiis who havo lost their rnoinhorHhi[> from disuse." (Journal 1HH.'», 1U4H. CI. L. U. S.I By section 1*2 of Digest, folio ilOl), Suhorilinato Lodj^os nwiy settle by coniproniiso their pecuniary clainis. upon such of their menihors sus- pended for non-payment of dues as shall have establisiied their resi- dence in another Stat(t ; anil by virtue of such settlement nuiy ^rant tlu'ii regular Clearance Cards. (Folio 'i4".H) and 'irt'ii), .h)urnal Grand Lod^e U. S.) Uth. The question was also submitted, can a Lodge receive evidence of respectable parties not mendn'rs of the Order, to Hustain a charge against a brother '/ I have been unable to find any law prohibiting sucii agency, other than the wife of the brotlier, to sustain charges preferred against a member; but would suggest that caution be exorcised in making too public a display of the action of the committee, wiiose duty it is to de- cide the issue between the Lodge and the accused. I would respectfully call your attention to the report submitted by the Committee on Laws of Subordinates — viz : That the representative system as adopted last year be changed, each Lodge requiring only one representative, (in order to relieve the Graiid Lodge and Subordinates of the heavy tax at present imposed « V "■ If my'. ':v. ..»v ?'• m^^x. h ',39 . . ■. « ■ •> t m JOURNAL OF THE for the promotion ot order aiul good will among tlie men ' ^rs ; exciting them to renewed energy in that canse which amehorates tlic sufferings of mankind, and the furtherance of those principles which bind us to each other, by the influence ot our appropriate motto. Fnendsliip, Love and Truth. Their reports wdl be laid before you ; and in commending them to your consideration as vahiabh! d(K;ujuents. allow me to express to these officers my grateful aclviiowledgements for tlie assistance in tlie performance of my onerous duties. In re-;: filing the trust imposed on me as (ivand Master for the term just expiring, permit me to express my lieartfelt thanks to you and the members of the Order in tliis jurisdiction for tlie many favors bestowed, and the liearty co-operation and aid received from you in the performance of the duties incumbent on this higliest office in your gift. And now I beg leave to surrender tlie office to my successor ; returning the homage of a grateful heart to the Supreme Being for the guardian care with which he lias nmsed our beloved Order. Let me invoke a continuance of His blessings ; may He guide and direct your councils, and temper your deliberations with wisdom and judgment ; 80 that you may preside over the destinies of this institution with reli- gious and watchful care. Farewell iny brethren, and ])ermit me to tender you individually my most affectionate feelings, and best wishes for your continued health, happiness and prosperity. .; • .• OHAUNCEY YALE, ' ,^ (riaml Master. St. Catharines, August lat, 1860. On motion, the Grand Master's Address was referred to the Com- mittee on the State of the Order. The Annual Report of the (hand Secretary was next submitted, which he read as follows : . i (tRAND SECKET A IIY'S REPORT. St. C'atu uiiNi-.s. Autrust 1st, 18()0. To the H. \V. thi' Gmiui Lwhjc of CiiikhIh. MV.v/, /. (). (). F.: Brethkkn : — 1 have again the honor of submitting to you my Annual Report for the year ending BOth June, 18()0, as requu-ed by our Constitution ; and it is a source of gratification to me to bo enabled to congratulate the assembled Representatives at this time on the in- creasing prosperity of our much beloved Order. Although we in this jurisdicti<^n have not. during the past year, increased in numerical strength, yet the information that I receive from all parts of the United States, convinces me that at no period since the introduction of our Order on the AmericHii continent has it lieen in a better or licaltliica- coudition ; and we liave abundant cause to lift our hearts in gratitude to that Providence which has fostered and supporfed us during tlie past year. And while we thus congratulate ourselves upon oiu' prosperity, let us as Odd Fellows ever be mindful, that to Him who c(mtrols the ele- ments of discord, stills the storm, soothes tiie spirit of passion, and dirt'^ts in harmony mens united efforts, are we indebted for the suc- cess of our principles, and humbly slujuld we acknowledge oiu" depen- dence on Him for the future success of our cause. The reports as received from the different Lodges in our jurisdiction show the condi- tion of the Order to be as follows : (I < < H H i) H H o o Pm O o CO ?! M « a, ■A as o I •pau.»^Hoa saaiSaci; •puuj ,smiqtl.t() 'Hasti9c[xj[ iu.iaunj; •sAvopiAV 1" J-Ml^H .i-s •< — i Sg o P< gen a-r!r; a-^.Si sk-S ■ i "H -K •J' M 1^ 3 O PCS 3"^^5'o;3 " wo as * IM so cs us 00 o I"- ■ •H rH iH l-H fH U3 T 5" 8 " 38 8 88 8 ' 8 ''S 8 8 25© X I^C05b(5J>-lCQpHoS ej^ C5 rHyS^eOKSsirH-HIM .loj praj ■sjaquiaps aui ^miLUHOQ JO "oj^ ■siipao; 8 8 -t< « «^ '8 8 55 IS 8 :8 t.'^ ' o f™l •CO 88 lOUJ 8 :8 •if O 5 « (N X o 88 LI : CO s 3 s § (N'^50i-t«»I 05 ® 1-1 CO CO'^MflMCO "5 r-tSKN 95 O 0» «r-0l^50"* t- US-^-H "i^ OO O O '-^O~0~'O"rH"O" •p9!HHHUl9H^ •p9l[9tlxa •p9piiadsng "o o . « o a^oBs i 3 Sn-iB l a O O O OC0WO®t> ■^ rHi-IO S' o o —< -ifi<'»ifi--e«cq -H ot^o •ti.wuapqijiAi •pxBO All pai^^inrpv ■suonaataa •suoi(^vi^iui o o o oiisoiocoa^ 'H otto O ■* O rHOrHOOO y^ O O !>• rHO i-l OOp-IOOOO. Or-(0 rHrt ©I ■^X»!OCt9COi-l©>i-l50 ■OM a o "S a fl to r.'S 3 ^ 93PC 9 3 +j floe \ ^ Sis m '-.fl^ ^■^■i ^fe ..,'■•;« " H'- ^i;r .^f,:' /-;!•■ Vt» 1 tit ■^■1 ^ ■•?■•!■•• fr| >• 8H JOURNAL OF THE luitiatious 96 Admitted by Card ■! Ecjected M Withdrawn by (Jiud 11) Siispeuded 7*2 Expelled 4H Reinstated (> Deceased (J Pn8t Grands. KX) Whole iiiiniber of Contcibnting Meinbfis .'i'M Paid tor sick benefits ^(568 Relief of Widows ,, . . . «480 Funeral ]'iX])enseK i|l90 Widow (ind Orphan's Fund ^0435 DeL'reea conferred 298 KECEIPTS FOR YEAK. Amounts Receivkh for Tkbji Endino iUsr Dhc. 18ij9. Received from Grand Treasurer for I'ostafje Stamps f " T. Partridge, on aceount of Cards , " G. Varey, " " ElginLbdgo, " " I'liblie Installation luul Degree Books St. Marv's Lodge, for per eentage Eureka ' " " " " balance on iiecount for per eentage Travelling Cards |4. Clearance Igi2 for per eentage « (I t( « « Forest City Erie Samaritan Chatham Union Gore Imperial Ontario Brock Elgin 1 C4 7 50 ;j 00 2 40 7 50 it 52 15 20 4 45 12 55 « 00 7 98 8 00 »i 88 19 73 11 20 2 7(5 2 60 10 70 9 42 Total, ending 31bt Dee. 1859 fl48 9B By less received from Brock Lodge on account of oveii)aid dues 9 18 Total Tenn ending UOth Dec, 1859... ;|139 75 Amounts Rkcbived for Term Ending 30th Junk, 186(X Received from Brock I,odge, for per eentage . " St. Mary's " Chatham Erie F'oresl Cit Eureka (f Sanuiritan (C Elgin Rond Eau Gore- (( Union Imperial Ontario Rond Eau for account, for per eentage . for account, for [ler eentage.. for account for per eentage 27 2 85 a 70 ;io 00 94 06 39 75 33 81 32 134 14 1 I GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 80 Bretliron, I cannot close this repoi-t without returning you my most sincere tlmnks for the lionor you confen-ed ujion me in re-electing uie to fill this imijortaut office. I assiure you I have always endeavored to discharge my duties to tlie best of my ability, and if I have failed in so doing, it may be attributed to tlie head and not the Iieart ; for I have invanably felt a strong desire to see our Order prosper, especially under t'anadian jurisdiction. Nor can I but think that the year just brought to a close is exceedingly satisfactory and favourable to our much beloved Order; and that it may long continue thus to prosper and extend its usefulness throughout tivery poi-tion of the world, is the sincere wish of Your Grand Secretary, SAMUEL 0. DOLSON. On motion, the Grand Secretary's Report was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order and Finance. Rep. A. McDonald, from the Committee on Appeals, pi'esented the following report, which was read, and on motion adopted : To the It. \V. (fraud Lodije of Canndu West : The CimiiiiitteB ou App3als, to wlio;u was referred the appeal of J. B. luga- luclls, of Eureka Lolge, No. 30, fro^n exriiiiiiiatiou of different papers, beg leave to report with rcsfereuce to tha complaint respecting the purchase of a carpet for tlie Lolge Room. The Co nmittee consider it a matter of ret^ret that any differ- ence of opinion slioiild hivB arisen upin the > ;ilv. ''1 1 ■ ■' :•«■ t'S- ; '< *;..- .••kj.' V. Viii; i ■■•" ■:l\y- f'vto; ' a ■ . li'i;^ .,,■• ?ri . -■ Pt'-' mi. " 1; ''♦■' ■■•;■. ^■:f:: *v 1'^' *i' i i|"k^» [' '■'■ U'..}' Mr 'ii, . ■ m^^' u 1. i 5|.?-^; rr^ i.,v' ^ttl^v * ; * ■»' .■••* s j^^E^i / ■i»*ii ^HB' '^^ DN|^^ "^ ■^; ■ * ^Bw v=l H mK' 1 ^ '.*" -*.* Si'"' •;>^: sHi li > ■■ 90 JOURNAL OF THE the conected Keturu plainly shows the Dues of the Graiul Lo(l(j;e to l)e A'4 Is. 2d. cwiTeiicy on JJlst Dec(inil)er, 1857. Both of thewe matters, however, the Commit- tee uudevstand have been adjusted by proper explanations. Respectfully submitted. A. MclXJNALD, Chairman. WM. A. READ. JOHN COLLINS, RICHARl* BOX, A. C. DANA. Moved by Reij. Kiii}^. and se'jonded by llep. Dicksou, that the reports be adopted. — Carried. Ou motiou it was resolved— That C. Yale, (xraud Master, Haiauel (t. DoIhou. Grand Secretary, and Rep. J. R. Cook, be a Committee tt) receive and select from drawings (which may be presented to them gratuitously), a Charter for subordinate Lodges, and that the sum of Fiftj' Dollars be placed at their disposal to accomplish the completion thereof as soon as possible. On motion, the Grand Lodge adjourned until to-morrow morning, at 9 o'clock. Thursbay Morning, •«> oclock \. M. Lodge opened in the Scarlet Degree. The Grand Master ordered recess for one hour, for the purpose of allowing the Committees time to complete their reports. The Committee on Returns, being prepared to report, submitted the following, which was on motion adopted : To the R. W. the Grtaiul Lodge of Canada Went : Yonr Committee ou lletui'ns beg leave to report, that they have examined the same and find them correct, with the exception that most of the Lodges have made a slight error in reporting the number of members in good htandiug. Com- paring one report with the other, your Committee would recommend that the Lodges be instructed to be more particular in future. And your Committee would also suggest tire necessity of an altemtion in the form of said Reports, as follows: — That the word other in said Reports be altered, so as to read whole number. Respectfully submitted. JOHN R. COOK, Chainnun. W. A. GLOVER, JOHN KING. The Comuiittee on Laws of Subordinates submitted the following reiK)rt, which was on motion adopted : To the a. W. Grand Lodge of Canada IVest ; ' ' ■ ■ ' Your Committee on Subordinates have considered the application of C'hut- hani Lodge, No. 29 for amendment of their By-Laws, and would i-espectfully recommend its approval, reading as follows: — "That all Brothers reinstated by compromise, who havi' been suspended for imn-payment of dues, shall not lie entitled to receive any sick or other benefits, until the expiration of six months from the time of such reinstatement.'' Tlie Constitution and By-Laws of Rond Eau Ijodge, No. 40, as also that of Eiie Lodge, No. 33, we find conflict with the Clonstitution for Subordinates made by this Grand Bodj-, and would therefore condemn their Constitution and By- Laws as illegal. The said Lodges, we believe, have not received any copies of Constitution from this Grand Body. We would therefore rec(Mumend, that each of their Rep- G«AND LODGE OP CANADA WEST, 01 rfHbutatives he iustructerl to lay the C'oUMtitutiou before their LodguK, and point out to tliem their errors, especially in not acknowledging their submisHion or the Huthovity of this Granl Loil^e, and also of having their By-Laws eonfonn to the (•onstitiitiou provided. Wo have also eKa.nined the C'onBtitution of ForeKt City Lodge, No. 38, Gore Lndgv', No. 31, an 1 Ontarin Ijo'lge, No. 12, and tind them correcit, and would therefore move for tlieir approval. ReBpectfnllv submitted. JOHN BARH. (JIniiniiaii. E. W. DIXON, HUGH MURRAY. ROBERT FITZSIMMONS, WM. H. NELSON. 'I'lie Coniinittee on Mileage and per Diem Hubniitted the following report, whieh waH on motion adopted : To the It. W. Grand Lodge of Canada Went : We, your Committee mi Milea^'e and I'er Diem, beg leave to submit the fol- lowing report: LOUGKS. Brock, Ontario, Union, Cliatham, Eureka, Elgin," Ene, Gore, Samaritan, St. M»ry's, Imperial, Forest City, Rond Eau Nr. 9... " 12... " 16... "29... " 30... " 32... " 33... " 34... " 35... " 36... " 37... " 38.. " 40... NO. MII.ES. "»o6 280 326 216 242 238 136 178 258 170 216 351 NO. BEP, 31671 17 .V.M T MIIvKAGE $66 72 11 20 13 04 8 64 9 68 9 52 5 44 7 12 20 64 5 60 17 28 14 04 $188 92 AM T PKK niKM. $9 00 3 00 15 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 6 00 3 00 6 00 3 00 TOTAL, $75 72 14 20 15 00 l(i 04 11 (>4 12 68 12 52 8 44 10 12 26 24 8 (50 23 28 17 04 $63 00 $251 92 Thiiieen Lodges represented. The above i.^ computed at 4 cents per mile : aud one dollar and fifty cents i)er day — allowing two days for the session. All which is respectfully submitted. .JOHN KING, I RICHARD BOX, [ Committee. H. C.BINGHAM j The Committee on the State of the Order submitted the following report, wliich was on motion adopted : To the It. ir. Grand Loihje of Vaiuula West. Your Committee on the State of the Order l>eg to report, that the Committee fully concur in the report of the Grand Se(;retary, with reference to the present state and future prospects of the Order, as set forth in said report; and would re- commend the approval anil adoption of said report by this Grand Lodge. Your Committee consider, that u*)t withstanding the small increase of Mem- bership during the last year, owing, no doubt in a great measure, to the financial pressure that has affected every department of society, the present state of the Order is nevertheless satisfactory, and affords cheering prospects of continued prosperity and usefulness. ■ i. j. .-- yi Mywm ■*Bi:i ( 'v^: : V-'. ' I-: ■■'■■ iVi »,, vti '■•<: *•; >»^"- ;-u'- -^; '•v: -*■■* JOURNAL OF THE Your Committee would recommend, that this Grand Lodge concurB with the Grand Master, that Home fitting testimonial be preHented to the family of our latt' ami much eBteemed Bro., P. G. M., Thomas Rej-nolds. Your Committee would alHO rc'commend, that the att'nirs of Hose Ijodge, No. 28, be closed up if possible, and that a Committee be ap])(>iiited for that purpose. Your Committee regret that misunderstandings have occurred in some Lodges, in reference to tlu' Constitution and Hy-laws, and would recommend that the Committee on LaA's of Subordinates take the nuitter into consideration, and that so nnuih of the Grand Master's report, as refers to Appeals, and to (|uestions asked by different Tjodges, be referred to the Committee on Appeals. Your Committee would recommend, with regard to the permanent location of the Grand Lodge, tliat no permanent location be decided on at the present Session. Your Committee would also recommend, that the Grand Secretary be allowed some remuneration for his valuable services as Secretary of this Grand Lodge. All of which is respectfully submitted. W. A. GLOVEK, Chainuau. C. STEPHENS, , JOHN KING. The Grand Treasurer subiaittecl the following annual report wliich was on motion received and referred to the Finance Committee : GRAND LODGE, CANADA WEST, I. O. O. P , IN ACCOUNT WITH THE GRAND TREASURER. 1851). Dr. Aug. 1.— To paid Grand Lodge account, ^12, do i$2 | 14 00 " T. Partridge's account 14 00 " J. Woodyatt's account $2, Grand Secretary's account ^1.50. ... 3 50 " Grand Secretary for outside Guardian at (,'obourg 2 00 " Grand Secretary's account 4 59 " Representatives' expenses to Grand Lodge- Brock 28 08 ^'nion 71 40 St. Mary's 16 52 Forest City 36 40 Samaritan 12 28 Chatham 22 44 Eureka 18 20 Im^eiial 15 32 Erie 18 68 Klgiu 19 56 Wore 14 60 Ontario 3 00 " Postage, Telegraph, ifcc, to Grand Treasurer () 69 " Express charges on Proceedings and Digest 2 30 " Bound Copy T 3 05 Post Office account to Januai-y p.38; do to Aug. fiS.lO 8 48 " W. L. Copeland's account for Paper 56 " Leavenworth's account, ^2 ; J. Seymour, do $4.50 6 50 " Leavenworth's account for printing Proceedings 38 00 " Express charges l 75 Balance in Treasurer's hands 414 41 111790 31 1859. CoNTBA. Cr. By Cash on hand as per ReiJort 1869 #456 50 Amount of per ceutage paid by Subordinate Lodges to the Grand ^ Lodge, for the Term ending 31st Dec, 1859. as per ' '{ Grand Secretary's Report 139 75 /* Amount received for Term ending 30th .^ine, 1860, per Grand Secretary's Report 194 06 fli7!)0 81 WM. FITZSIMMONS, St. Catharines, July 30, 1860. Oraiid 'Treasurer. 'v.- GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. Moved bv Rep. Barr, and Hecondecl by Rop. Nelson, that the error occurring in the amount paid to Rep. BriHtol, in the report of the Com- mittee on Mileage and per Diem at last Sension. be referred to the Fin- ancial Committee for correction. — Carried. The Committee on Finance Hnbmitted the following report which was on motion adopted. To the H. \V. Grind Lmlt/e nfVaiuula Went : - We, your Committee appointed to examine tlie Financial Statements of tlie (rrand Treasurer and Crraiul Secretary, and other accounts presented tha Grand Lodfre, beg leave to report, that we have examined the same and find them cor- rect, and re(!ommend the printing of the above mentioned Reports, and alno recommend the payment to Samaritan Lodj^e of four dollars den(^icncy in pay- ment of mileage last year. We find on deducting from the amount now in tlie Treasnrer's hands the amounts probably required for Mileage and per Diem, and other necessary expenses for the ensuing \ear, that a balance of ai>out 1|i40() will remain, and recommend the investment of the same in some suitable way, in order to afford a revenue to this Grand Lodge. -V All which is resjiectfuUy submitted, fi. C. BINGHAM, (7/(fi/>wr///. JOHN R. PEKL. JOHN McLEAN. Moved by Rep. E. W. Dixon, and seconded by Rep. Nelson, that that part of the Constitution referring to the Committee on Appeals, requiring one Representative from each jurisdiction on said Committee, be and is hereby expunged, and the following resolution be adopted in lieu thereof : — That five meml)ers do compose the Comittee on Appeals, three to form a quorum. — Carried. On motion, the Grand Lodge adjourned, to .meet again at 2 o'clock P. M., at whicli time it was decided to go through the secret work of the Order. l i?i;- ti 1 1, ^■'-'m r-- iff :-:};.;■ LfV, V Ur ^{,^ :: ;ii:til'i h ■ ;, irf ,■■ ',1,1, ^ The Grand Lodge met at 2 o'clock P. M., and opened in the Scavlet Degree. The Grand Master announced that the election of OfKcers would ho the first order of l)usiness. Nominations were thereupon made as follows : Bro. S. G. Dolson for M. W. Grand Master. Rep. John King " R. W. D. G. Master. " J. R. Peel & J. B. Ingamells " R. W. Warden. " H. C. Bingham & Wm. H. Read, " R. W. G. Secretary. " Wm. Fitzsimmons, '* R. W. G. Treasurer. The elections were next proceeded with, and resulted as follows : Bro. Samuel G. Dolson, M. W. Grand Master, by ace. Rep. John King, R. W. D. G. Master, by ace. " J. R. Peel, R.W.G. Warden bymajoritv. " Wm. H. Read, R. W. G. Secretary, " " Bro. Wm. Fitzsimmons, R.W.G.Treas. re-elected by ac. The Grand Master was then duly installed, after which he an- nounced the following appointments ; 94 JOURNAL OF THE IK'.' !>■ , ifflfi^''' '■•' iajr* •.;»i « . !stt^ f ■; . '^ ]S^n?r E*^»;il , .'■ *■ .-( . • .J- Rep. W. A. Glover W. G. Marshall. " W.H.Nelson W. G. Guardian. John Barr W. G. Conductor. At the request of the (irand Master, the Secret work of the Order was exemplified hy T. Partridge. Grand Representative, and the degi-ee of Rebecca conferred upon Reps. A.Macdonald and R. Fitzsimmons. The Past Official Degrees, togetlier witli the Grand Lodge Degree, were also conferred upon the following Past Grands, viz : Stephen Jones, John McLean. Fi. S. Friesman. Richard Box, tJ. R. Peel, ¥j. W. Dixon. John King, Robert Fitzsimmons. Wm. H. Road. Moved by Rep. Bingliam, and seconded by Rep. Peel, that the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to Union Lodge, No. Ki, not only for the gratuitous use of their Lodge Room during our present session, but also for the very courteous reception and entei-tainment given us, hotli from tlieir hands and hearts. — Carried. Moved by Rep. E. W. Dix(m, and secfonded by Rep. Bingham, that the next meeting of this Grand Lodge ))e lield at St. Tlumias. on the first Wednesday in the montli of August, A. D. 1801. — Carried. Moved by Rep. E. W. Dixon, and seconded by Rep. J. R. Peel, that tlie sum of Thirty Dollars ]w paid to Grand Se(;retary Dolson for his past servic.^s. — Carried. The Special Committee appointed to draft a Letter of Condolence to the widow of our late Bro.. P. (t., Wincliester, submitted the follow- ing report, which was adopted : To the It. W. Ominl Lodge of Coniula WckI, I. O. O .1< . Your Committee appoiut.'d to draft a Letter of Condolence to the widow of onr lato dtsfeafled Brother, I'ast (i-.and H. Vs. Windicster, beg leave to report the accompanying resolutions : Whereas it has pleased Divine Providence to remove by deatli Bro. Houatio W. WiNCHESTKB, P. (t. and late Grand Bepresentntive to this Grand Lodge; therefore be it Resolved, — That, in the deatli of our late Grand Representative, Horatio W. Winchester, the Order has sustained the loss of one who in all relations of its Brotherhood, by his virtuous aiitecodeiits, has given eflicacy to the cherished principles of Friendship, Love and Truth. Resolved, — That we sympathize with the Brotherhood in St. Cnthnrines and with the relatives of the deceased, in the sorrows which this sad event has occa- sioned. Resolved, — That in testimony of our respect and sympathy, these resolutions l)e printed upon the Journal of this body, and a copy of the siiinc be transmitted to the family of the deceased by the Grand Secretary. All which is most respectfully submitted. WM. H. ep:ad, ) AV. H. NELSON, 'Committee. ' A. C. DANA. i The Special Committee appointed to draft a. Letter of Condolence tothewidowof our late P. G. Master, Tliomas Reynolds, M. D., submitted the following report : To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Camida West. ' ' In accordance with the report of the Grand Master, and the recommendation of the Committee on the State of the Order, that a fitting Testimonlhl be presented to t'le family of our late Brother, P. G. M., Thomas Reynolds, M. D.: >our Com- mittiie beg to report, that a letter of Condolence emanating from this Grand Si.! •\' -■• GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. Ui Lodge, be prenented to Mrs. ReynoldH, accompanied by a copy of the Holy Scrip- tures, witli an iipjiropriHtc Inscriptio.i, iis a iwiiii'iita of the 'celiiifjs ciitcrtiiined toward our dcpaitfd Hiothc'r; and tl;nt our present 1' (1. M., (frand Muster, iind Gmnd Secretary, be a Coininittee to carry the same into effect. All wliidi is respectfiwly submitted. JOHN KING, Chninnnn. WM. FITZSIMMONS, W. A. (U.OVER. Ou motiou, this report was adopted, to<^ether witli the followinf» Letter of Condolence from the special Committee named in said report: Tn the R. W. Grand Lodffti of Canada Went:— ' • Your Committee, to wbom was referred the Letter of (".indolence to Mrs. Tlum. Reynolds, submit the following : WhrrcaH this (ri-and Lod^f has learned with feelinf^s of deep sorrow, the mournful intelligence of the decease of Bro. Thomas Reynolds, M. 1)., first Grand .Vf aster of the Grand Lodge of C!anada West: and whereas Bro. Reynoldw may well be considered the pioneer of American Odd Fellowship in Canada West, he lieing one of the petitioners in 1855 to procure the charter tor this Grand Lodge, was present at its origination and elected its first Grand Master, which office lie filled for a succession of years with honor to the Fraternity and pleasure to himself. Ever modest and unassuming, he put on the garments of our Order and were them, a worthy example for us all, in his entire efforts to spread the cement of Brotherly love and affection. Be it therefore Resolved, — That whilst we how in humble submission to the dispensation of the Great Ruler of events, yet we cannot but express the regrets peculiar to oui- nature, at being deprived of the society, friendship and advice of one so devoted and faithful in the performance of his duties, a» waa P. G. M., Thomas Reynolds. Resolved, — That whilst we regret the loss to the Order as a severe affliction, our own sorrows are almost hidden from sight, in contemplation of those sustained by those to whom he was united by so many nearer and dearer ties than those b>- which he was connected with us. Resolved, — That we tender our heartfelt syinpathies to the family of our de- ceased brother, and assure them that his memory will ever remain dear to us. That although some time lias now elapsed since that melancholy event occurred, and your Committee do not feel disposed to awaken those feelings, which must in some measure be by this time composed and resigned to the Will of the .Vlmighty : yet, from the high opinion we always entertained of him now gone to another and better sphere, this Grand Lodge cannot separate without reiteratinit its imperishable esteem for one whose talent and energy was so eminently de- voted to I'ender Odd Fellowship a blessingto the whole hiiraan family. Resolved, — That a copy of the foregoing resolutions be forwarded to his widow, as a testimony of our deep-seated regard. All which is fraternally submitted. CHAUNCEY YALE, P. G. M. SAMUEL G. DOLSON. G. M. VVM. H. READ, G. S. Moved by. G. Rep., T. Partridge, and seconded by Rep. Murray, that the action of the M. W. Grand Master, in granting a Warrant for the institution of Rond Eau Lodge, No. 40, be and is hereby confirmed. Moved by Grand Treasurer Wm. Fitzsimmons, and seconded by G. Rep. T. Partridge, that the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to our late Grand Master. Chauncey Yale, for his very efficient services while occupying the Chair. — Carried unanimously. Moved by Rep. E. W. Dixon, and seconded by Rep. A. C. Dana, that twenty dollars be placed in the hands of the Committee on the letter of Condolence to tlie Widow of our late Bro. Thos. Reyn.»lds. M. D., for a Bible to be presented to Mrs. Reynolds. The accounts of the Grand Lodge of the United States, for Re- presentative tax and Charge books, amounting in all toftfiO ; and Jameo r>': ^:;^'; :'j 06 JOURN.\L OF THE C'>/t-.^^ 1> ':•>••*-. Henry'H account for expenses incurred in visiting Rose Lodge, amount- ing to 110, were on jnotion, ordered to be paid. The M. W. Orand Master, witli tlie concurrence of the Granr this evening. . ... The Grand Master having taken tlie Chair proceeded to business by appointing Reiis. Bingham, Box and Fitzsiminons, a ( 'oiiiinitUr on ( 'irilentiiils, who, after due examination, submitted the following names of members entitled to seats as representatives to this Grand Lodge : ioBlOTF?S^mMOXS;.V.-.V.V.;::I-^'-^- ^'-^^'^' -^'"- ^^- BrockoiUa. ('.YALE, ) H. S. EKIESMAN, ■ Union " " Hi, St.CafharuwH. !■'. HEALEY, ) JAMES MARQUAXD, Chatham " " 29, Uhathain. R:mGSE,:::::;;;;::::::::;:::::/^'"''*" " " ^«.^"«'^-- A . WALTHE W Hlffin " " 32, Si. Th(,ma.s. W.A.GLOVER Erie " " :i3, Port Burwcll. H.C.BINGHAM, (fore " " M, Brantford. Jt.BOX St.Manj's" " &\, Sf. Maru». JOHN FINDLAY, Iwniirinl " " 'Al, Burford. A.A.TOWNS Fo'ri'HtCitii" " ^i*,, London. A.HUMPHREY Bond Eait " " 40, Blenheim, rlj HENRY SE WELIi, . Aeon, " " 41, Stratford, u.. On motion the Rei)ort on Credentials was adoi)ted. "'^ On call of Roll, the foUowiiig Officers and Representatives answer- ed to their names : JOHN KING .V. W. Ikpntii a rand Master. •■ J. R. PEEL U. \r. (1 land Warden. WM. H. READ /.'. W. Grand Secretary. '" " W. A. GLOVER R. If Grand Marnhall. THOS. PARTRIDGE It. W. Grand Reii. to Cnited .Slates. Representatives James Hutcheson, Robert Fitzsimmons, C. Yale, E. S. Freisman, T. Healey, James Marquand, T. Browne, R. Wigniore, A. Walthew, W. A. Glover, H. C. Bingham, R. Box, John Findlay, A. A. Towns, A. Humphrey, Heuiy Sewell. 7 '• .« ■ ;>« kt •■i) : '>.''»:! H P'. :^ t.Kii ' U ' f' '^•' tiam ' ■-*.«'*;,•''-■.. ft ■ft HI '^n ■:;■•■ FN---- I.?!; ,»■; ; ■« J*' »'■ P;i ■'■■ «••■'' i i vm^-- '•"^'» ■ • f o»''<.*'v'**- .' ^* ^ 1 1 . c^lIv' ^''■., ^^Bi ' ^*! ^* '^W'''''**^i' '■■"'*:•" i»JK;f' •' 1' ■'" * "-' yupK: ; 1 % . * V N ] Blt:f: *• ";" ■ K--y ' m^^- ( ! sl''- -'.c-' ^Kp,'- . R;'i'-*:^ " 1 HEn,. « ',' 1 Hn, -« .•*. " 1 HT^' ' " ^ " .■ 1 BB'I'^ 1 BB jj* ' 1 iuui'-' "^ ' ■ *X' H Rv%t S ' ^ ■f* B^K^ ^ ' >' % - \k ||Bt^:.' 4, ■ .; . •■* i BL'4i''*'V:>-* Se JOURNAL OP THK The Deputy Orniul Mustur tluin uppoiiitud (>. Hv\}, I'lirtiid^u, Wardon. firo tcui., mid K<^i». Waltliow, (hiiirdiaii, whi-ii the variouH Ofiicei'H having' taken tlieir nmpective HtatioiiK, and tlit; now Keps. and ntliers not (|imlified having retired, he proceeded to opt^n tlie Lod^e in the Grand Lod){e De^^ree, after wliieli, all entitled were admitted and iuHtruuted in that Decree. On motion of Hop. Yale, secionded hy Hep. Hox, the Loilj^c then closed in (Irand Lodj>e Dot^ree, and ojtened in the Scarlet Decree, for the heneflt of all Scarlet Decree Brotluirn. The re'idinj^ of the Minutes of last Sussion of tlie (irand Lo(lj»e held at St. Catharines, was dispensed with, and on motion adopted as printed. The Deputy (Iraiid MiLster then appointed, with the approval of the Grand liodj^o, the following? C'oininittees, viz : (hi lietiiniH. — Reps. H. C. Hi'iyhani, U. Hox, lloht FitzsininionH. On Fiinniin. — Rups. C. Yale. R. Wii^niin-o, and W. A. Glover. Oil A/ijtfiils. — Reps. K. S. Friesinan, Jaiiios Hutclieson and A. \Valtliew. Oil fi'iiiH of Siibdiiliiiiitin. — Reps. T. Healey, E. S. Kriesmtm and .John Findlay. (hi MUeiiiji' iiiul per Iheni. — Reps. T. Browne, James ^lanpiaiul and Henry Sewell. On flie State of the (hdir. — Reps. T. Healey, A. Humphrey and A. A. Towns. On motion, the foUowiu}^ Address of S. G. Dolson, M. W. Grand MuHter was read hy the Grand Secretary as follows. GKAND MASTERS ADDKKSS. 'Ill the li. 11 '. (Jniuil Ijoihje of Ciniaih W'vxI. •> By the contuiued favor of the Grand Master of the Universe, we are ouce more permitted to meet in Annual Session, and it hecomes the duty of each and every one of us, to return Him thanks for the many bleHsiu^H and privileges we have enjoyed during the year that has just passed away. It affords me much pleasiu'e to meet the members and representa- tives of our Grand Lodge in this beautiful to\vn, and I hope, while surrounded by the consecrated walls of this newly fitted up Lodge Room, our deliberations may be conducted in a spirit oi harmony and brotherly love, and that the meeting of this Grand Lodge may produce something that will be beneficial to our jurisdiction, and our coming to- gether at this time will not be altogether in vain. The time has ah'eady come when the grand luminary of day, from the moment he leaps from the Atlantic wave, which lashes the rough coast of New England, till he laves his burning brow on tlie placid waters of the Pacific, ceases not to shine on and illumine the towers and minarets of the beautiful temples of Odd Fellowsliip ; and at these annual gatherings it becomes our duty to cast a retrospective glance at the past, and see if our Order is exercising that great and be- nevolent influence, which we, as its members, claim and desire. During the forty-three years since we were first instituted on this Continent, through many vicissitudes has our brotherhood i)as8ed, and GUAND LODGE Ol? CANADA WK8T. W how uoltly liHH it i)IiI-i-(mU) uvta'v storm ; how valiantly siu'iiioiiutud cvory (littiinilty, and liow) iiiant'iilly niut and diHconiHtted uvury foo. Thu hot blast of calmuny Iuih passud ovui- it, hut it roniaiiiK nnscathud ; tlui fioi(;ti and volmitlt'ss opposition of ij{iiorani;o has ossayod to ovor- throw our principles, hut in vain ; wo havo livod down all opposition, and find oiu' Ordur still contiuuiis to dissuininato thu principlos of Friendship, Lovo and Truth, t)» visit tho sick, (ruliuvo the distriissud, oilucate tho orplian and hury tho (Uiad. What offnot tho disor^^aniza- tion now at work in tho I'nitod States, will havu upon tiur Ordur, it will hu ditiioult for any ono at present to foretell, hut it is to he hoped that tho lowering elonds whieli now overspread that nation, momen- tarily threatening to hurst and seatter destruction and dissolution in their midst, will he speedily disi)elled, and tho time soon eomo when they shall heat their swords into jiloii^h-sliares and their spears into prunint^-hooks ; when they shall not lift up sword aKuiust one another nor learn war any more. An extract from the address of the (J rand Master of the State of Indiana, may not hero be inap^»ropriate : "The troubles which exist and threaten the diHruptiou of our <»lorious Union, has {^iven rise to numerous surmises in the minds of our brethren as to the; effects of these troubles on the unity of our Institu- tion, and upon the perpetuity of the one (ilrand Le^ishftive head of the Order as it n(»w exists, composed of representatives from all the (^raud bodies on this Continent. The si)rnitieancy of these quostious at this time, and in view of future events, can neither be doubted nor evaded. Many anxious minds desire some alleviation of their tears for our unity, and some encouragement to their hopes that the Order may |)aHS un- scathed tlirough tiiis tryinf< vicissitude. My counsel is that we do nothiu({ and say nothing caleulated to engender dissension or fruitless discussion in our now united and fraternal Order. Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth ; but let us, as an Order, with all lowliness and meekness, with lon^ sutferinf» forbearin«{ one another in love, endeavor to keep the unity of t)ie spirit in the bond of peace. Let us rely upon the freedom of our Institution and its principles from all political bias, tipon its universal fraternity that would make us all under God, benefactors and all mankind objects of our benefaction and rej^ard, to hwcj our cherished Order from disruption and dissension. Though love of family, of party, or of country is a natural and beau- tiful sentiment an. I holds us to obligations of a peculiar character that sliould never bo disregarded ; yet we must not stop with these, we must not array them in direct conflict with other and more comprehen- sive duties. Let us never lose sight of what we teach respecting our benevolent enterprise, that all men are one family ; that there is but one country, the earth ; but one nation, the human family." The limited field of the juriwlictiou of our Grand Lodge has not furnished during the past year many topics on which it is necessary tliat I should address j'ou. It seems to have been a year of rest, com- imred with other years, or the principles of Odd Fellowship are getting too well understood, and too rigidly practiced in the several lodges to call for the frequent interference of official authority, and it gives nie much pleasure in stating that no interference on my part has been necessary during the past year, and I believe, for the first time in many years, there are no appeals before this grand body. The report of our worthy Grand Secretary will give you full de- tailed information as to the condition of oui' Order in the various Lodges. ■lit a, :*, • 1i 3 & 11 |[f"i*::*-. i '•^■•■:: •■': & '»'■,' •■• 4 If. 7i ■ ■ :•■ • ■ .■ -... ' "• 100 JOURNAL or THE From the reports which I have received from the D. D. G. M.'s I tlnd that^the Order has not increased in numbers a great deal, but the finan- cial condition of most of the Lodges appears to be better, which is very important to the existence of a Lodge. Ontario Lodge, I fear, will have to surrender from the mere want of energy among its members. In December last I received an application for a dispeusatitm for a new Lodge to be located in the town of Stratford, and from the recommen- dations of Brother McLean, of St. Mary's, I granted the request, and it will be necessary for this Grand Lodge at this time either to confirm or set aside ray action. In January last, wliile taking an official tour among the Lodges, I had much jJeasure in proceeding to Stratford and instituting Avon Lodge, No. 41, which has since continued to work and their reports "- >w that they have not been idle, and I here take tlie opportunit »f v jtuming thanks to those Brothers from London and St. Mary's, wl. ■ jre present on that evening, and also Brother Bingham, of Brantford, and the Grand Secretary ; they aU being good and effici- ent members, enabled me to conduct the whole proceedings in a becom- ing and satisfactory manner. The official tour taken by me may appear to some to have been un- necessary, but it was a duty which I considered I was called upon to perform, which, however, I did not undertake until I had consulted all the D. D. G. M.'s in our jurisdiction, as to the propriety of such a visit ; they all having approved of my intentions, I proceeded in January last and visited all the Lodges, excepting Brock and Ontario, and I must say that I found everything as well as could be expected. I had the pleasure of instalUng the officers of Forest City and Chatham Lodges in public, but would here recommend that, in future, public install- ations do not take place of tener than about once in five years. I went to Amherstburg and made an effort to revive Rose Lodge, and supposed I had succeeded, for nine members signed a petition requesting to be re- organized. I immediately granted the request, and installed their princi- pal officers and left them, under the full conviction that they would work and try to make themselves into a prosperous Lodge as they once were, but I have not heard from them to this day, and I now believe that all future effort there will be in vain. The expenses connected with this visit will not draw very heavy on the receipts of this Grand Lodge, as they will be mostly met from tlie sale of blanks, whicli I fur- nished to the different Lodges for the piurpose of introducing a uniform mode of working?, reaUzing therefrom the sum of thirty -eight dollars, the printing of which cost eleven dollars and fifty cents. Another great inducement I had for making the official visit was that I might personally present before each Lodge the necessity of dis- posing of the Charter question. I felt as though the funds of our Grand Lodge were not sufficient to allow any money to be taken from them for that purpose, and I am glad to say wlien it was properly laid before the liodges, that they have liberally responded, and in most cases in- forming me if what they gave was not sufficient they were ready at any time to pay their share to make up the balance. I have great pleasure in stating that Brother Peel furnished the design for Charter, which he freely and voluntarily offered to do, at the last session of our Grand Lodge, which was unanimously approved of by your committee. It certainly was a very beautiful design and high- ly spoken of by all who have seen it, and reflects great credit upon Brother Peel as an artist, and certainly must liave cost him many hours of anxious thouglit and labor, and I was in hoi)eH that this Grand Lodge I find finan- s very [1 have rs. In a new mmeu- )t, and sonlirm ial tour >rd and )rk and ike the and St. nghani, d effici- becom- jeen un- apon to ilted all a visit ; lary last I must had the Lodges ! install- I went lupposed to here - ir princi- sy would liev once believe )nnected Grand 3h I fur- xiniform dollars, [isit was ly of dis- \r Grand Im them Id before lases in- at any Ihed tlie To, at the roved of id high- it upon iy hours Id Lodge GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST 101 would be in a position to tender to Brother Peel some testimonial of their appreciation for his valuable services. From the moment I saw the design, I was more convinced of the necessity of making a personal appeal to the Lodges, in order that so beautiful a piece of workmanship might be properly lithographed, the whole cost of which will be $161.25, including expenses, &c.,for which I have received from Lodges $127, making nearly enough to cover all without using the $50 appro- priated by this Grand Lodge at the last session. The lithogi'aplied copies are now in the possession and at the disposal of this Grand Lodge, together with the estimates [ received for the Uthography and all communications connected therewith. According to notice, a resolution wiU be in order at this meeting, altering our Constitution so as to allow lodges that choose to meet semi- monthly. My opinion is that it might be desirable in some localities, but I am sure it would not do for the Lodge of which I have the honor of being a member. We will probably have a full report from oxa worthy Grand Repre- sentative, which may bring up some questions upon which it will be necessary for you to act, in order that your next representative may be prepared and enabled thereby to sustain your views. I believe there is a strong disposition to have the secret work somewhat changed, and a committee has been appointed for that purpose ; in my opinion, a change, in some respects, would be beneficial, and fully believe that the matter is in competent hands to report on. Permit me, in conclusion, to tender to the members of this Grand Lodge my sincere thanks for the honorable position they assigned to me one year ago, for I assure you it was with many misgivings and doubts in regard to my ability that I accepted the trust which was then confided in me, and in again resuming my position as a private in the ranks among you I shall labor with increased zeal, and be at all times ready and wilhng to advance the interest of our order, and thus may we all co-operate in the great mission of Odd Fellowship, and hasten the period when man shall hail his brother-man with fraternal greetings ; when wickedness and falsehood shall be driven from the earth, and tlie race of Adam form a universal family, acknowledging the God of the Universe as their Father, and every child of man as a brother ; when, in short, one law shall bind all nations, tongues and kindreds of the earth, and that law shall be the law of Universal Brotherhood. "When no sigh, no murmur the wide world shall hear, From every eye he wiped off eveiy tear ; P&ace o'er the world her olive wand extend, And white robed innocence h'om Heaven descend. " SAMUEL G. DOLSON, Gnnul Master. Rep. Bingham moved, seconded by Rep. Wigmore, that the Grand Master's Address be referred to the Committee on the State of the (h'der. It was moved in amendment by Rep. Yale, seconded by Rep. Brown, tliat the address be referred to a Si)ecial Committee of three. The vote being taken on the amendment was lost, and the origina] motion duly carried, i. I Ml: J-llj ■■*.'■• r ,. ■ '.• • ••>■■- fir-' V* 'I 1 : t^'f: '■!'■■ loa JOURNAL OF THE On motion, duly carried, the Grand Lodge then adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock, Thursday mornmg. ||:?...v:. '■{'*•• 1;.+;... .*,^ is't -4. r • f-*\' ■■■■ r'u Thursday Morning. Lodge was opened in the Grand Lodge Degree, by Grand Master Dolson, for the instruction of new members. The Roll being called, the following answered to their names, vi/ : Grand Officers Dolson, King, Peel, Read, Glover, Walthew, and Partridge, and all the Representatives. The Grand Master then appointed P. G. Skinner, of London, as Conductor, 7;/'o tciii. On motion the Lodge closed in the Grand Lodge Degree, and opened in the Scarlet Degree. The Committee on Returns then submitted and moved tlie adop- tion of the following report : To the U. II'. Gnnul Lodrie of Vamiiht Went I. O. O. F. We, your Committee On Returns, having examined the various Tjodge Re- turns, beg leave to report as follows : The Returns of Forest City, Union, Gore, Samaritan, Chatham, Imperial, Eureka and Erie Lodges, are conreet. Avon Lodge reports no W. and O. Fund ; St. Mary's is deficient in percentage 89cts; Ontario Lodge Report does not give names withdrawn. Rond Eau Report for 1860 is without Seal. Brock Lodge Report for 18H0 is signed hy current officers instead of Past Offi- cers, and is without Lodge Seal; and the Report of same Lodge for June, 18()1 does not give names of expelled members. Elgin Lodge overpaid percentage $3.23. Your Committee would recommend that the Grand Secretary insert hereafter in the Return Forms, before sending them out, the words In (/ooti .sfandhig, after the words Past Grands, and erase the word Other, and insert the word Total be- fore the words Members in good standing; insert the word General l>efore the words lands in Treasury, interline or insert the words W. and (). Fund in 'Trea- sury at bottom of all reports; prefix the word General to the words Fnnds in Treasury, and annex the word Invested, to the words W. and O. Fund, in order that our statistical reports, when filled and published, may show exactly the amount, and position of each Fund. We further recommend that whenever new blanks are printed, the above alterations be properly made in them. All of wbidi is respectfully submitted, • ' • H. C. BINGHAM, .. RICHARD BOX, . . , , . ROBT. FITZIMMONS. The (piestion being to adopt, it was moved in amendment by Rep. Yale, seconded by R«p. Marquand, that the report be referred back, with instructions to report in a separate form, a new Blank Return, embodying the proposed alterations. The question being t.,,ken on the amendment it was declared Zosf. The question then recurring to the adoption of the report, it was carried. The Annual Report, Statistical Table, Receipts, &c., of the Grand Secretary, was next submitted and I'ead as follows ; GBAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 108 GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. To the //. ir. Grand iMhje of Cnmihi Wext I. O. (). F. Brkthrkn, — Another year in Odd Fellowship having passed away, usage imposes upon ine the duty of suhmitting to you a report, whereby you may be enabled to judge of the work and condition of the Lodges m our jurisdiction. I have received the regular returns from all tho Lodges in good season, excepting Ontario Tiodge, which lias, as yet, made no report for the term. I have nmch pleasure in stating that a beautiful Bible, as a testi- monial to the widow of our late P. G. M., Thomas Reynolds, was pur- chased by Grand Master Dolson, with the $20 appropriated by this Grand Lodge at its last Session, and the same was duly forwarded by me through Bro. Wm. Fitzsimmons to Mrs. Reynolds, together with the letter of Condolence, which was prefixed in the Bible as a fly-leaf. Slie expressed herself highly pleased, and wished me to convey her sincere thanks to the Grand Lodge for so beautiful a gift ; one which she should ever highly prize. Tlie reports from the several Lodges I have condensed into the following : — STATISTICAL TABLE, » » ;■- . ' •* , 1 * ' 1 Ur :•- ,' ■■i.i ' ■ ' 1 . _ Vhstrant from the Semi- Annual Return R, foi the year ending June 30, 1861. . ^ ;.,,.. i 1 ;1' be 05 a IB 1 f o >> rO J .n® a ^ i £ TiODGE. >> s .a a 1 +3 'te 1 g ! ^ -• IM ■i V d 43 ft t fl tJ 43 ^E -C -^^ a -§1 i i o 9 1 < 9 ^ s SS ■ '^■^ ^fe ft Brock 1 9 24 56 $ 3 00 $130 »15 $1324 00 38 Ontario ;12 1 9 14 270 42 — I'nion :16 15 2 20 19 3 1 19 107 104 00 380 30 1980 53 49 ("hatham ...'29 15 1 11 7 36 52 60 .... , ^ 227 21 i 33 Eureka 30 5 2 1 12 1 3 1 9 66 93 18J . • . . 40 779 16 10 JClgin 32 1 1; 1 1 9 1 10 35 123 00 7 30 399 77 15 Erie 33 7 10 9 2 8 34 48 GO 30 359 15 40 (lore 34 2 2 2 1 7 29 68 , , 475 00 13 Samaritan. . 35 1 1 i 5 15 9 66 • . • • 15 271 48 1 St. Marv's.. 3G 3 1 3 5 2 9 50 24 00 138 06 19 [mperial !J7 7 1 7 18 8 00 20 123 00 T'orest City. 38 8 3 17 2 6 32 13 00 . . . . 313 03 26 Rond Eau. . 40 8 1 2 32 • • . • • • 44 05 8 Avon 41 24 105 10 2 14 79 43 1 30 44 ' * 13 4 123 544 477 68J 686 180 6704 861 297 Note. — The Suspensions and Expxilsions are mostly for non-payment of Dues. RECEIPTS OF GRAND SECRETARY FOR THE YEAR ENDING AUG. 6TH, 1861. Received from Union Lodge on Per Centage, Blanks and Odes $60 70 St. Mary's " " '< and Cards .. 26 62 " Forest City •' " " " ,. 32 53 .i M.'.'-i.-^-. ?Ai k! n^ ♦i'!: 104 JOURNAL OP THE tti>- phi -■*j':^K ■ . ■ "i.- » ■ -" .'■. *. ■•if' It' "^ St., ',» .;' I! •• ^ ■ Received from Oore Lodge Per Ceiitage, Blanks and Odes 19 17 Elgin " " " 21 45 «« Hrock tv.^ .,,'«• ,v " " 23 M . .«« Iniperiftl " ' 8 12 ■' ' *"" Enieka " Blanks Odes and Cnwls.... 29 08 •">' '"•'•■ C'hatliam " " " " ..28 04 r «.■;•< i"t-!i Bond Ean ^ru; .'<•*' >ii: so P>). u " 14 35 " Erie " " " 23 07 ,„„ ' ''^...^ Samaritan ,.,,, ,,,",.., ,,j",,,, " 1203 ". Ontniio " " " 2 80 ' ^' t ••*'■'' Rose " Blanks, and Odes 2 50 " Avon Lodge on Charter, Books," Blanks and Odes 72 r)3 • :• .««'U ..• P. G. McLean, for Digest 2 50 I , ' .M< .<■> Gore Lr.dge as a Giant for New Cliarter 10 00 , ,:: fu'.-. Samaritan " " 5 00 , V . ,.'« ; Forest City " " 10 00 .'**,'■'■ Erie " ' " 7 00 j„ ' «>3 . . oiathani " "■-'>.' <' ' lo 00 .'. -'fJi- Bond Eru " ...:*'..'/ 5 00 i.< .■ «fiv, . Brock " ,!(;*^; ! 12 00 ,,,,,?',. Avon ; V vr ;. I- <"'.;! lO'lO ". Imperial " '• 8 00 " , Eureka , "' , "' 1« 00 "■' •■'■ti »•'" XTnion ' ' " "' ' "■"■''^'•'^ ■'■ 10 0th of Angnst, 1861 $505 98 Brethrkn, — Before retiring from tlie office of Grand Secretary of this (rrand Lodge, iiermit nie to return you tlianks for the honor you confen'ed upon me in electing me to fill so important an office. Being only a young member in Odd Fellowsliip, I felt that I was incomjietent to discharge such important duties in a satisfactory manner, and I trust that any irregularities on my part will be overlooked by you. With a fervent prayer to the Author of all good, that our present Session may be usef id and harmonious, and that the future of our beloved Order may be bright and prosperons, I respectfully submit for your consideration the foregoing abstract of tlie past year's work. WM. H. BEAD, Gmml SecrHary. On motion of Bep. Towns, seconded by Eep. Glover, the Grand Secretary's report was referred to the Committee on Finance. Bep. E. S. Friesman, from the Committee on Appeals, road the following Beport, which was adopted. 'lo the II. WJh-Kiiil f,n(fifc qfl'inutda West /. (). X).l<. : ;: •''■.* '. We, your (Jimimittee on Appeals, to whom generally falls the most disagree- able and tedious business of the Grand Lodge, l)t'g leave to report : That we have made a most diligent, but very agreeable search, and can find nothing in the shape of an Appeal, requiring our attention, — not even a nunor of an appeal, and hope that our successors on this Committee may be able to report likewise for all time to come. All of which is respectfully submitted. E. S. FRIESMAN. ,■ ,7 {/»'•/:•( }r, irv' .1. HUTCHESON. A. WALTHEW. The Grand Treasurer then presented his report which was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Finance : , . 19 17 , . 21 45 , . 23 .'i4 .. 8 12 .. 2ft 03 . . 28 04 . . 14 35 . . 23 07 . . 12 03 . . 2 80 . . 2 50 . . 72 f)3 . . 2 50 . . 10 00 .. 5 00 . . 10 00 .. 7 00 . . 10 00 . . 5 00 . . 12 00 , . . 10 00 , . . 8 00 . . . 10 00 , . . 10 00 . . . 20 00 . . . 10 00 .4505 98 98 retary of lonor yoii >. Being ipetent I trust With a ion may rder may [deration retnry. e Grand •oad the disngrep- can find runioi- of to i-eport I was, on GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 108 To the WM. F 1860. Aug. 1. 18«l. AuR. G. M ' R. \V, the Grand f^nihie of Canada \Ve»t, I. O. U F.: . ' • - ITZSIMMONS. GRAND TREAST^RER, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE R. W. GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST, I. O. O. F. ,,v,i.. . V- -. . ^ , , . TO C.VBH RECEIVED. To bftiance as per Report of 1860 Ji414 41 To received from Grand Secretary as ordinarv revenue of Grand Lodge for year ending this day 378 98 " received from Grand Secretary on behalf of Subordinate Lodges for new Charters... 127 00 (f (( -.:i< , . , .■*♦ M ,•■.•«■. « H (1 .' i< « •;-u . '. . ?' ■■ . «« Total BY CASH I'.Vin. FROM AUGUST 1ST, 1860, TO AUGUST 6th, 1861, INCLUSIVE. By paid mileage and per diem of Reps, of Brock Lodge at St. Catharines ^ " Ontario Lodge " Union " ■' Chatham " Eureka " Elgin " " Erie " " Gore " " Samaritan •' St. Marys " " Imperial *' " Forest City " " " " Rond Eau " James Henry, per W. H. Nelson, on account of visit to to Rose Ijodge Abel Bristol deflciencj' of mileage attending Grand Lodge, 1859 Grand Treasurer's account for money-order telegiam and postage Grand Master Dolson as per resolution of G. L. for Bible for Mrs. Reynolds Grand Lodge United States account and Representa- tive tax and exchange Express charges ^1, do. do. ^2, Stationeiy Jfl 07, and Postage accounts ^10 54 (t. M., Dolson for supplies for Avon Lodge ()•. G. at St. Catharines i)er order of (rrand Master Past Grand Sec. Dolson for past services in office. . Grand Master Dolson travelling expenses visiting Lodges Fortwo Rebecca Books James Seymour printing proceedings, itc ^920 39 75 72 14 20 15 00 16 04 11 64 12 68 12 52 8 44 10 12 26 64 860 23 28 17 04 16 00 4 00 1 63 20 00 80 80 Wm. L. Copelandife Co., Stationery H. F. Leavenworth, printing For Charter and incidental expenses of same.. 14 71 9 43 2 00 30 00 35 00 2 00 33 00 1 50 1 39 11 50 61 25 Total ^676 13 Balance in Treasm-er's Hands 244 26 $920 89 WM. FITZSIMMONS, Grand Treasurer. The following Communication from the Grand Lodge of tlie United States, was read, and on motion placed on file : ;1 * ^ ]l ill O? fill mm 106 JOURNAL OF THE ■» ■' ! 5^ .. ■ ■ ■ ' ■ f "'' •*.o^'; ■? I :., *• "J. '^, .1 It W I •'■4' ' * J * ' lijJ h '<■■ ? • I' '."<■■' ^>'i ■''it ». i- ' "''•»''i ■ i m -^ . ^^ H«'i f- Vi.- * ^ I. O. O. F. OFFICE CORBESPONDING AND RECORDING SECRETARY, , , .. , ,, R. W. GRAND LODGE OF UNITED STATES. Baltimore, April Int, 1861. 'To Will. H. Head, R. W. ffnnirl Secretanj of the (iraiid Lodge of Oaudda Went; Dkar Sir and BuoTiuai, — i'ursuaiit to ii rosolutiou passed at the September HeBRiou of the R. W. (iraiid Lodge of United States, I. O. O.F., held at the city of Nashville, State of Temiessee, directing the undersigned "to communicate tothe several State (Trand Bodies, in circular form, due notice of the amendment tothe tenth article of tlic Hy-Laws, adopted at said session," I herewith have the honor to submit a copy of tlie said tenth By-Law as amended, and as now in force, and fraternally to request that the law be complied with. Yours in Friendship, Love and Truth, JAS. L. RIDGELY, G. S. BT-LAW OHAND I.ODOE OF I'NITED STATES. Article X. — Annual returns shall be mailo by each State, District or Terri- torial Grand Lodge or Grand Encamp:nent, in which they shall give the names of Grand Officers, numl)er of Lodges, and the aggregate number of members in good standing in all Subordinate Lodges, and the aggregate number of Initintiona, of reinstatements, rejections, suspeusioiis and cause, expulsions and cause, ad- missions by card, withdrawals by card, of brothers relieved, of widowed families relieved, deaths, amount expended for relief of lirothers, amount expended for education of orphans, amount paid for burying the dead, and the whole amount of receipts; forms for which shall be furnished by this (trand Lodge. Said re- turns sliall be made to the Grand Corresponding and Recortting Secretary at least one month previous to the annual meeting of this body, and shall be accompanied with the dues thereon, in money current at par in the plac^e where the meeting of the body is held. And in default o^'surJi returns heinn made and the dues there- on paid within ten days prior to the annual meeting of this bodg, the Hejiresenta- tive.sfrom iu eh delinquent Grand Lodges or (irand Encampments shall not he admitted to a seat in such annual meeting. Tlie Committee on Mileage and per Diem then made a report, which on motion of Rep. Box, seconded by Rep. Bingham, was referred back to await the report of the Committee on Finance. The report of the Grand Representative of tlie Grand Lodge of United States for 1859 and 1809, was then submitted, and on motion of Rej). Sewell, seconded by Re^^j. Fitzsimmons, tho.se jtarts referring to proposed amendments in the Constitution and By-laws of the Grand Lodge of the United States, were referred to the Committee on the State of the Order. . ! . ! ' • On motion of Rep. Yale, seconded by Rep. Wiemore, Grand Master Dolson, Grand Secretary Read and Grand Rej). Partridge, were ap- pointed a Committee to abridge the report of Grand Rep. Partridge, for printing in the Journal of Proceedings of this Grand Lodge. Moved by Rep. Bingham, and seconded by Rep. Box, that in con- sequence of the disorganized condition of Political, Religious, Benevo- lent and Social Institutions of the United States, it becomes this Grand Lodge to act with more than ordinary caution in the payment of its regular per centage to the Grand Lodge of the United States, and that the same be not forwarded until perfectly assured that the executive officers, and those having control of the funds, and other effects of the Grand Lodge of the United States, have no sympathy with the pro- posed dismemberment of that Grand Body, and unless such assurance can be obtained sooner, that the per centage be placed in the hands of the Grand Representative to be paid over by him at the next regular meet- GRAND LOnOE OF CANADA WEST. 107 ing of the Granri Lodge of the United States, when fnlly aRstired that onv confidence will not be abused, nor onr funds misappropriated. Moved in amendment by Rep. Healey, and seconded by Rep. Fries- man, that tlie motion proposed by Rep. Bingham, be rpferred to the Committee on the State of the Order. — Carried. The Graixd Master, \vith the consent of the Grand Lodge, added name of Grand Representative Partridge, totlie Conimittee on the State of tlie Order. The- Committ' n Laws of Subordinates submitted the following report which was lulopted and ordered fyled : To the It. W. am lid Lodge of Canada West I. O. O. F. : We, your Committee on Laws of SubordinateK, have carefully examined the Tiaws laid before us, and ask leave to report as follows : — We condemn the Preiinible and Artii^le 1st of (Constitution of Elgin Lodge, No. 32, and recommend the use of the Constitution for Subordinates, as adopted by this Crand l^odf^e. We cannot recommend any alteration atpi'esent, in the i)roportion of regular receipts set apart for the W. and (). Fund, as the re(|uisite notice of Amendment has not been given. We recommend that the Amendments adopted l)y Imperial liodge, No. 37, of its By-laws, clianging the scale of Initiation and Degree fees, be sanctioned by this Grand Lod^e. Your Committee are also of the opinion tliat the application of Rond Eau Lodge, No 40, for a change in their night of meeting, from Friday to Saturday, should be granted. All which is respectfully submitted. ' ' "• ■' , . T. HEALEY, -'■ " ' ■ ' E. S. FRIESMAN, JOHN FINDLAT. On motion of Rep. Wigmore, seconded by Rep. (ilover, tho Grand Lodge adjonraed for half an hour. \ '.',,'■..' ' I Thuksdav, 2^ O'clock, p.m. Grand Lodge met and opened in the Scarlet Degree. Officers and Representatives all present. The Committee on finance then submitted a report ; wliich on motion was referred back, with instructions to include a report, upon the receipts and disbxirsements for Chti'ten. Rep. Box gave notice of a proposed amendment to the Constitution of tliis Grand Lodge, so as to combine the oitices of Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary in one. The Committee on the State of the Order submitted the following report which was adopted and ordered fyled : To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West:— Your Committee on the State of the Order, beg leave to report ; that the Order in our jurisdiction remains about the same as one year ago. There has been a slight increase in membership, but quite a number ot expulsions and suspensions for non-payment of dues. We are of oj)inion that the cause of the small accessions to our numbers dur- ing the past year is to be attributed rather to the general financial depression through ■ 4v' '!■";* {if.? il*' V wwm 1'''! ^-.f^riv*!* . nib v.>;^.^ ■f: i' p'ifWl i , ■ »■ i'r- ft, i!j ■'-■'1 «;>| ¥ 106 JOURNAL OP XHB .y^': :.>mf < ■»« ■'if' I;-'- ■ : "'■.. R* 1 • ' ■"•;■■" /.- -" ■ -■ which the country has paased during the past few years, than to any want of in- terest or dereliction of duty on the part of the Officers or Brothers of the Order in general. Your Committee fully concur in the report of the Grand Secretary, in regard to the present state and future prospectH of the Order, hm set forth in said report, and would recommend the adoption of Raid report by this Grand Lodge. In regard to a Resolution moved by Rep. Bingham, seconded by Rep. Box, and I'eferred to your Committee on tlie State of the Order, relative to the sending of the regular percentage to tlie Grand Lodge of the United States ; your Com- mittee fully concur in the view set forth in waid Resolution, and would recom- mend the adoption of the same. In regard to the possible effect, that may result to our Order, from the preseiit troubles in the United States ; your Committee fully concur in that portion of the Grand Master's Address, whi(!h refers to this subject, and would recom- mend that the counsel there given be strictly adhered to. In the report of the Committee on the State of the Order, at the last sitting of your Grand Bodv ; your Committtje find the following recommendation : Viz : "Your (!)ommittee would also recommend, that the affairs of Rose Lodge, No. 28, be closed up if possible, and that a Committee be appointed for that purpose." In regard to the above we would state, that subsequent to the recommenda- tion of the Committee above refen-ed to, an effort was made in January last, by our M. W. Grand Master, tore-organize said Lodge, which effort, he supposed had £ roved successful. Since which time, however, nothing has been heard of such lodge. Your Committee are therefore of opinion, that all has been done in the premises, that can reasonably be expected, and we regret to say without avail Your Committee would recommend, tha* the action of the Grand Master, in granting a dispensation to Avon Lodge, No. 41, be confirmed, and a Charter granted them. In regard to the Charters now in possession of this Grand Lodge ; yottr Committee would recommend that in consequence of the persevering efforts of Grand Master Dolson in obtaining them satisfactorily to this Grand Lodge, that he be allowed to fill the same, together with the Grand Secretary, and present to each Representative a copy of the Charter, for their respective Lodges. With regard to a change in the secret work of the Order, as has been pro- posed by the Grand Lodge of the United States ; your Committee not knowing wherein the change may consist, merely say, that, reposing full confidence in our Representative to that Body, we would allow him to use his own judgment on the question. Your Committee feel that this Grand Lodge is deeply indebted to our respec- ed Brother Peel, of Eureka Lodge, for the very chaste and beautiful design fur- nished by him for our Charter ; and would recommend that some suitable testimonial be presented to him, as an acknowledgment from this Grand Lodge, of his zeal for the good of the Order, as well as of his taste and skill as an artist. Your Committee would also recommend, the Grand Secretary be allowed some remuneration for his valuable services during the past year, as Secretai-y of this Grand Lodge. With regard to the amendments to the Constitution of the G. L. U. S., to be acted upon at its next session ; we 'object to the adox)tion of No. 1, 2 and 3, as Eroposed. In regard to No. 3, we would recommend that the words foiir-fj/ths, e inserted instead of the word ^'anammous." We would recommend the adop- tion of No. 4. No. 5, we would favor, in the event of No. 4 being adopted. No. 6, we would favor, excepting the second part of the clause, with regard to the meeting of Grand Officers every six months. No. 7, we would approve. No. 8, we would opjiose. No. 9, we would favor, providing No. 4 is adopted. No. 10, we would approve. Your Committee are happy to state, that from the able reports already laid before your Grand Body, nothing of present interest or future good of our beloved Order, is likely to be omitted or left undone during the present session of this Grand Lodge. Respectfully submitted, . .iv-, . .■ i -;i •-*. t ' A. A. TOWNS, C/Knrwmn. M ' T. HEALY. '-."'■■■■;>:' ■^'■'' - ' ■ : ■. ' A. HUMPHREY, GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 1U» ; on of be as 4o. Ibhe On niotiou of Rep. Glover, Heconded by Rep. Yale, the Committee on Mileage and per Diem, waH inHtrncted to compute the mileage a.t 8 centH per mile, and to give the estimate of mileage and per diem for Gran(f Officers, in a separate table. Moved by Rep. Glover, seconded by Rep. SeweU, tliuL Article IV, Section I, Clause I, of Constitution of Subordinates, be amended to read as follows, viz : This Lodge sluill hold its meeting weekly, or semi- weekly, on such evening, and at such hour, as may bo pi'ovided by its By-Laws ; provided always, that, as recpiired by the Grand Lodge of the United States, twenty-six nighTs service, shall be required as the term of office. Moved in amendment, by Rep. Box, seconded by Rep. Hutcheson, that Resolution of Rep. Glover, be laid over until the next session. The question being taken on the amendment, it was declared lost ; when the question recurring on the original motion, it was declared curried. Rep. Walthew gave notice of amendment of Article V, Section II, Clause IV, of Constitution of Subordinates, so that Subordinate Lodges may appropriate only one-tenth of all dues collected, to the W. and O. Fund, instead of one-third, as at present required. On motion of Rep. Friesman, seconded by Rep. Fitzsimmous, it was resolved that a blank Charter, of which Grand Warden J. R. Peel was the designer, be presented to him, and that the Grand Master appoint a Committee of three, to obtain a suitable token of esteem and acknowledgment from this Grand Lodge, for the generous work and masterly design of Brother Peel. The nomination and election of Officers being in order, the follow- ing n(miinations were made . M. W. Grand Master. — Past Reps. King, Morgan and Bissell. It. W. Deputy Grand Master. — Grand Warden J. R. Peel. " Grand Warden. — Past Rep. John Collins. " " Secretary. — Reps. Bingham and Wigmore. •* " Treasurer. — Reps. Brown and Box. " Representative, U. S., P. G. M., S. G. Dolson. The election was next proceeded with, and Reps. Fitzsimmons and Bingham having been appointed Tellers, declared as follows : M. W. Grand Master on '2d ballot— jWm. Bissell, London. R. W. Deputy Grand Master by acclamation — iT. R. Peel, London. " Grand Warden, by acclamation — .John Collins, Mt. Vernon. " " Secretary, 1st ballot — H. C. Bingham, Brantford. " " Treasurer, 1st ballot — Thomas Brown, London. " " Representative, by acclamation — S. G. Dolson, St. Catharines. Past Grand Master, S. G. Dclson, then installed the Officers elect into their respective offices, afte). which Grand Master Wm. Bissell an- nounced the following appointments of officers, who were duly installed, viz : Past Rep. Wm. Skinner, London W. Grand Mai-shall. " A. Walthew, St. Thomas " Guardian. " R. Box, St. Mary's " Conductor. m ■•■' .if .'i >ii'«- * nilt 4 * .1 " V tifL.i l\ \ ilf f' 'lit.' r '■'.'■' Mm i'--'r't ■' '■ •■■/'♦'■'■fl 'V, <-J ■.. ■••i-i'-T-'i ;i-;t 110 JOURNAL OV THK ii'n"'.:-*; ■ F' . ■ ■ » • i ^ f-s. .V ¥•■■••' ,■■;, • E-i . i.'i;. * * • if,-. ■. -.'.^ The following Jtrothurs wore t)iou appuinted by the Gruiiil MoHter, aH DiHtriot Deputy (Irand MaKtorH. • '•^» {'-^ ♦■ "' " Ftif l,eeih tmd (Jri'iiri/lr. — Robert Fitzsimmons, Brockville. • " lAiiitdii iind ll'flldinK — JaiuoH I), 'J'uit,St. tJatliHrines. " Liimhtoii, hint and l-'iHsex. — .Tames Martiuand, Chatliaiii. / 1 " Middliiacv, Huron and Itiiur. — Win. .Skiiiiier, Londun. ..., (,* ,, " Khjin Wi'Hl, — J. C. Liudop, St. Thomas. ,t i.. ,.,. " Hl'iiin Eiixt. — W. A. Glover, Port Bmwell. • I ,1 " Brunt iind Huldiniunil. — JAries Woodyatt, Ihaiitford. • '• I'crlh. — John McLean, St. Marys. ,,,, " Oxford, — Abel Bristol, luyersoU. At the reqixest of the Ciraml Master, (rrand Representative T. Part- ridge proceeded to instruct tliose entitled in the Past Official Degrees. Moved by Rep. Yale, and seconded by Rep. Browne, that the dett- ciency in the Charter Fund, be divided amoiiL; the Subordinate Lodges equally, and that the respective Representatives of tlie several Lodges advance the amount due from each Lodge, vi/., #'2.()4. Moved in amendment by Rep. Bingham, seconded by Rep. Box, that, whereas, there is a deficiency in tlie (iontributions for payment ot Charters, tlie whole cost of Cliarter hv. apportioned among the several Ijodges according to their Representation, and that each Lodge be credited with the amount already contributed by it, and called upon for the deficiency, if there then be any due by said Lodge. The question being taken on the amendment, and the Yeas and Nays being called for were taken as follows : Ykah. — Bingham, . Findlay, Browne, Towns, Wigmore, Waltliew, Sewell, Marquand, Humphrey and Box. — 10. ji, li i «, *■», ii.ii.a".. ■* \\\-.\ Nays. — Yale, Friesman, Healy, Fitzsimmons and Hutchesoii. — .'). The amendment being carried, the original motion was declared lost. Rep. Yale, from the Committee on Finance, submitted the follow- ing final report which was adopted and ordered fyle^ •;. • M/ ■<: • !.-!.•-,':■.. KICHD. WIGMORK, W. A. GLOVER. Rei). Browne from the Committee on Mileage and per Diem, sub- mitted the following final report and tables : :^' GKAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. m To the B-W. Grand Lodge of Canada WtHt 1. O.O.F. .. ,. , ■ . , Wo, your Cdinniitteo on Mileitj^u iind l'«r Diem, beg leave to Hubiiiit the fol- lowing roport for this SeHMioii; LUDOK.H. Broik, Union, Chiithiiiii, Eui'uka, El^iu, Erie, Gore, Kt. Af'My'B, Imperial, Forest City, Itond Euii Avon No. 0. Itl. 2!t. iXl. !t'2. .%. !J7. !IS. 40. 41. CrltASn (JKKUKKS in A'rTKNI>.\NCK. Grand Master. Deputy (rrand Master. ,., ,. Grand Warden. Grand Seeretary. Grand R;^i)resentative, U. S. 12 Lodges and 5 GrHud Orticer«. NO. MILKH. lil4H 73H ir,H (iO "oo 142 70 144 :U) 1W2 NO. RKP. 2 ;j 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ] 24(1 iU) 2t(> HO 3574 1« AM'r MILKAOK A.M''I' I'K.U niKM. 940 44 22 14 9« (X) !t 00 4 74 3 (M) 1 HO (i (X) 3 (X) 1 80 3 00 4 21) U 00 2 10 3 00 4 32 3 IX) ilO 3 00 5 4(i 3 00 2 70 3 00 TOTAI, 94K 44 31 7 7 3 4 7 r> 7 7 3H, 90 7 38' »0 3 (x;i 3 (XJ| 3 (X) 3 00 3 00 14 74 HO 00 HO 2(> 10 32 3 DO 8 4t; r, 70 10 3H 3 (M) 3 !I0 10 38 3 90 9107 22 9B3 OOi 9170 22 The above is computed at three events per mile, and at one dollar and fifty cents per day, allowinj,' two days for the Session. ■ i-i,. All .)f which is respectfully submitted. " " • '' THOMAS BROWNE, ■ r, ''I'A HENRY SEWELL, JAMES MAROUAND. On lujtiou duly pusod, tho Ujp n-b oil Milua<{0 and Per Diem was adoptod and cn-dorod fylcd. and the (xi-and Socrctary instrnuted to is- sue orders aocordinj^ly, on tho Grand Troaiuror, in favor of the Civand Officers and Representatives. Tlie Spocial Committee appointed to abridge the Report of tlie Grand Rapresentativo, rejjorted their duty completed, and were duly discharged. RKPORT OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVE, , ' To the R. W. Grand Lmhje of Canada WeH f. (). (K F. : ■ '■ '■ ,, The undersif^neU. your Rjt)resentative to the Ri^ht Worthy Grand Lodge of the United States ol America, woitld respectfully submit the following report of the proceedings of that body during his tei'm of of- fice. On the nineteenth day of September, 1859, I attended the Annual Communication held at the City of Baltimore. By reference to the Grand Secretary's Report, 1 am informed that tliere were then, under the jurisdiction of the (xrand Lodge of the United States, thirty-nine State and Territorial Grand Lodges, three thousand four hundred and twenty-live Subordinates, with a member- ship of one hundred and seventy-seven thousand seven huudi'ed and •.y '/•'m:.. mmtmm '4.":.r .'•; t h ■■!•*• J* '■■ r !,»■. ." .■rt. ' ! :83 l,..l . ,'>-■] if'., '« * 4 ''i #~n- M ■ » » f'-'S K.>^;:. .. ■" ;^ .. Un f^'J \' ''* "' nn pv' *" US JOURNAL OF THE ulovun, which hIiohh an iiicruaso during tho p.ist yuar of tliirty-tlvo Sub- oi'dinatu Lod^uH, and onu tlioiisaud and tdovim ni(uiihui'H. Hy thu Hanio Itupoi-t I tind that ttioro wa-t, (hiring tlio Haiitu year, oi^htuun thousand onu hnndi'ud and thirty brothors roliuvod ; two thoimand Hi\ hundred and ninoty-Huvon widowtul faniiUos asnistud, — »;KH),Hri!).ir) paid for the relief of brothers. *r)1.4r)4.()0 itiid ti> widowed familieH, SlB.nnA.T'i for the education ot Orphans, and fl(r>,227.74 ux- ])onded in burying; tlie dead. The deciuions made by the Most Worthy (irand Sire (hiring tiiu recess of the Grand Lodjjo, and contirniud by tliat body at tiie Session of IH.IO, wore as follows: When the holder of a Withdrawal card has, within a few nionths after its use, deposited the same in, and thereby ))ecome a member of another Lod^e, tlie Lod^e issuin<^ such card has no ri^ht to annul it. That it is com2)etont for a State Grand Lodj^e to prescribe a Ity- law, that all applications for Visitiut» and Withdrawal cards, must bo in person or in writing?. It is not competent for a Lodf^o or an Kncami)ment to try a de- ceased member or deprive his widow of the bouetita allowed by the laws, her husband havin({ been benetlcial, and not under charge at the time of his decease. If under the law authorizinf* public installations, any controversy arise between the Elective Grand Officer and a District Deputy (irand Master, as to which shall conduct such installation, tlie Elective Grand Officer, bein^ superior in rank, shall have precedence. The following decisions t)f the Grand Sire were reversed : — When a brother, living remote from his Lodge, sends to its Treasurer instead of its Secretary, his dues, and said Treasurer fails at next meeting of the Lodge to report the j)ayment of the same, and before another meeting the brother dies, this Ijodge cannot withhold the funeral bene- fits authorized by law, the Treasurer reporting and paying such dues to the Lodge at said second meeting. The Treasm-er is an agent of his Lodge, and the proper custodian of its funds, and to refuse biiuchts under such circumstances, would not be consistent with the just and libe- ral Npirit of om' laws. The Grand Lodge decided that when tlio law of the Lodge required payment of dues to tlie Secretary, a payment made to the Treasurer, who withholds it, does not bind the Lodge. The following decisions were made by the Grand Lodge upon re- !)0i*ts of Committees, to whom the subjects were referred. That when ocal laws require a majority of two-thirds present to be necessary to expel, that member excused from voting must be counted as present, and in fact as voting in the negative. That when the By-laws of a Lodge limit the Candidates on a second ballot to the two highest on the first ballot, all votes cast for other Candidates on the second ballot are void. That a Grand Lodge is not liable for the indebtedness of one of its defunct Subordinates, arising out of advances made by a Lodge in a Sister jurisdiction to one of its sick members, unless it appears that assets sufficient to discharge the debt belonging to the defunct Lodge, come into the Treasury of the Grand Lodge. That when a brother without the term pass-word shall api)ly for admission to his own Lodge, the Noble Grand shall, after he has been satisfied of the good standing of the brother, direct his admission. None of the proi>osed amendments to the Constitution were adopted. GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. US I also attended the SeHflion for 1860, which commenced itn littingn in the city of NaHhville, ToimesHee, on the 17th Soptembor. The M. W. Ornnd Sire w»m not preHent, and thu chair waH tilled during tliu hoh- Hion by tho R. W. Doputy (IrandSiro, KdwardH. Fit/hu^li, of Virginia. The (lebateH were undHually lively, conteHted, and extended, and brought out, in full reUef, the promptneHH. the perHpicacity. tirnineHH and courteny wtiich diHttnguiHhed the preniding oniccr. ORCISIONM MADE. The following deoisionH, applicable to the branch of tho Order which I represent , were made : Wliere tlie DogreeHare conferred by a re,;'ularDe,'"ee I<'lge, Hepa- rate from thu Subordinates, the <.ip;)iication oi the br ui^ior lUtiiring the degree muat bo acted upon in Iuh Suboruiaatf Lodge by .m>.', niemborn only as liavo taken the degree applied tor. If H*ie !>pp\l..bi; u\ is grant- ed, a certificate of the fact is given to tfic ap[il'<-a.it, v.liich certifioatn being presented to the Degree Lodge, authoh/f.s it <'« confer the de!^iH, It is not legal to ballot upon the applic,«i,tion iii h ivr the Ilebbkah Degree conferred upon brothers' vivos whci; obj'it^tionn ar i iutc^a, The Degree of Rebekah is conferred on ihr, v'va.^ oi' scarlet UAOiiiVeiH in good standing, as a matter of course. It is not competent for a Subord:r>»:.<'i>i Lucam^>m insert in its Constitution a provisicui that a memoei' \.'ho wry i^xfvw a final card, shall have the privilege of 'i^^positin/? thi^ sa^^na ii>. lard Li dye within a specified time, by a simple voie of the LikCc,'), ii?f,«;cad of a ballot vote, as in the case of initiatin;^ membois. Tho lav; 3 ni the Order clearly provide tlie way in which a pi^rscii \n&y repaiu member- ship upon card, and a Lodge grantiag a iinal card htm no mocti pon'er to depart from that way when the person Iroldiner ihat caru seeks to reunite with said Lodge, than upon the application of a strii,ager. But Kersons who, from no fault of their own, ai'f illegally jnitiaU d. cannot e discharged from membership for that ]I'(3arlO(^ bun are oubitled to .ijl the rights enjoyed by other members of simili.t tank; and thu fame rule governs the case of an unworthy person, wiio may ha V8 neeii ii!ad> vertently admitted. — Diyest 807, tiection 17, The above decisions ^/are made by the R. W. Qrand Lodge « pon reports of the Committee on the State of the Ordor, upon decision o^ the M. W. Orand Sire, made during the reco^js ot * I ■t; . ;;:■? "\i, t .^'-.V-m'''!* - ■* l:- "'Mil '■ '1... '!.( !■£'.■ mmi ■M * m^ i. ; I, t...]...V^ - '^,^-:X "- "» ■:. li*..-;*. " . • ■ « *.#■"■ ») '. .' ^• f'.. '" ^ ' -■>^■ >fy:?:.:..T >•• 114 JOURNAL OV THE Fellow — ^the Iavth of the land and the conrta which administer them, are the Riirest and moflt proper meann by which justice can be attained ; especially is tliis so in regard to civil contracts, frequently involving, as they do, long, intricate and conflicting accounts ; requiring close and patient scmtiny, and impartial investigation. This class of ques- tions of difference should always be submitted to the legal institutions of the land, rather than be attempted to be adjudicated by any author- ities within the Order. This was a case in whi^h a brother refused to permit his Lodge to interefere with his pecuniary transactions with another brother, and for that reason was expelled for contempt. He was restored to mem ■ bership. — Appeal of P. G. CatUn. The Order does not, in every case, recognize the "legal represen- tatives" of a brother deceased, as entitled to his benefits. — Appeal of P. (t. Adams. The Treasurer of a Subordinate Lodge became pecuniarly involved by the accidents of business ; he informed his Lodge of the fact, and made security to tliem which they accepted as satisfactory, and released his sureties. It then became unlawful to prefer charges against the dehnquent brother for appropriating the funds of the Lodge to his own use. — Appeal of P. G. Seaman. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS. Rei». Kennedy, of Southern New York, moved the following reso- lution, which was adopted : Besolved, That the Legislative Committee be instructed to report such action, if any is required, to enable the Grand SecretHries of Grand Lodges to issue proper certincates to members of defunct Lodges, who are in good stand- ing, to enable them to make application for membership iu another Lodge. The Legislative Conmiittee having considered the subject matter, reported the following resolution, which was adopted. Besolved, that the resolution adopted by this Grand Lodge, to be found on page 3134 of the Revised Journal of the Annual Session of 1869, having refer- ence to the authentication of all certificates and cards issued by the State Grand Officers and Officers of all Subordinate Lodges and Encauipments, shall not be oonstmed to apply to certificates signed by Grand Officers of State Jurisdictions to members of defunct Lodges, as heretoiore provided. On motion of Rep. Veitch, of Missouri, the Lodge adopted the following amendment proposed by him to Article X of the By- Laws, as follows : Amend Article X of the By-Laws by adding thereto as follows : " And in default of such return being made and the dues thereon paid within ten days prior to the annual meeting of this body, the Repre- sentatives from such delinquent Orand Lodges or Encampments shall not be admitted to a seat in such annual meeting." The following resolutions were adopted : Besolved, that a Committee of three be appointed to report to the next session of this body a revision of the secret work of the Order, having in view the various suggestions to that effect submitted to this Grand Lodge at this and previous sessions. Reps. Stuart, of the District of Columbia, Dwinelle, of Northern New York, and Nicholson, of Pennsylvania, were appointed such Com- mittee. Besolved, That the Committee to whom was referred the subject of revising the work of the five degrees, be directed to enquire and report upon the propriety or expediency of incorporating into the instructions required to be given in confer- Ui k<: r GRAND LODGE OF C AH AD A WEST tu ring degrees, the several emblems of our Order, and give emblems sncb a fixed language. The following were unanimously adopted : Resolved, Th.\t the tlianks of this Grand Lodge are due and are hereby tendered to the Grand Sire, Samuel Craighead, for the veryr able, courteous, and impartial manner in which he has performed the very arduous and responsible duties of his office. Besolved, that P. G. Sire Samuel Craighead be requested to sit for his por- trait, to be placed in th«i Hall of this Grand Lodge, and that the expenses incurred for the same be paid from the treasury of this Grand Lodge. Besolved, that the thanks of this Grand Lodge are due and they are hereby tendered to R. W. D. Grand Sire Fitzhugh, for the very able, courteous, dignified and impartial manner in which he has discharged the unusually arduous duties of the Grand Sire during the present term. Resolved, that in consideration of these services, and of the services hereto- fore rendered this Grand Lodge, in all the departments of duty which he has been called upon to diijcharge and fill, the Grand Lodge recognize a debt of obligation, which they propose in part to discharge by tendering this acknow- ledgment ; and the additional request, that he consent to sit for his portrait, to •mbellish our Grand Lodge ; and that an engraved likeness be made to be inserted in the bound Journal, and that the Grand Secretary have the same carried into effect. The following propositions for the amendment of the Constitution of the R. W. Grand Lodge, are pending for action at the next session : By Rep. Prall, of Northern New York, seconded by Rep. Wliite, of Northern New York. Rep. Taylor, of Pennsylvania, Rep. Hunt, of Texas, Rep. Garwood, of California, Rep. Vnitch, of Missouri, and Rep. Clark, of Vermont. Amend Article XlV, Clause 2 of the Constitution, by striking out the words ''seventy-five" and inserting "twenty." Proposed by Rep. Kennedy, of Southern New York, seconded by Reps. Dwinelle, of Northern New York, Escaville, of Maryland, and Starr of Illinois. Amend the Second Section of the Ninth Article of the Constitution so that it shall read as follows : "Section 2. Every State, District, Territorial or Colonial Grand Lodge, or Grand Encampment, having under its jurisdiction one thous- and or less members in good standing, shall be entitled to one vote in the Grand Lodge ; every State, District, Territorial or Colonial Grand Lodge, or Grand Encampment, having under its jurisdiction over one thousand members in good standing, shall be entitled to two votes; and no Slate, District, Territorial or Colonial Grand Lodge or Grand Encampment, shall have more than one Grand Representative at the same time ; provided, however, that any Grand Lodge, or Grand En- campment, shall be entitled to as many Grand Representatives as it may have votes, on assuming the payment of the Mileage and Per Diem of the additional Grand Representatives." Proposed by Rep. Thayer, of South Carolma, seconded by Reps. Lamberton, of Pennsylvania, Granniss, of Georgia, Bumham, of Maine, Krogman, of Massachussetts, and Dwinelle, of Northern New York. Amend Article XIT of the Constitution to read : 1. This Gi'and Lodge shall meet biennally on the third Monday of September, at 9 o'clock, a. m., at such place as the Grand Lodge shall from time to time determine. It may also meet on its own ad- journments. It may also meet on the calls of the Grand Sire, of which the Grand Sire shall cause three months' notice to be given to the Representatives of the several Stflite, District, Territorial and Colonial iiiJ- : 5m ' J ■'1 ■ ;'.*')[ Wm .. 11 -mi ■■.•' ?■ ' ■;v'/ 'rl>^' Mtm pii»mi^)»«^»i»i gas i Mm 116 JOURNAL OF THE ' 'f.<. (irand Bodios, conimunicating to tliem the piirpose for which the special meeting is called ; and in no case shall any husiness be trans- acted at a special meeting, nniess notice thereof has been given as above provided. '2. During the time intervening between tlie biennial seHsions, there sliall be a committee, of the Grand Sire, the Deputy Grand Sire. the Grand Secretary, and the Committee on Appeals appointed at the last preceding session, to whom appeals and ai>plications for charters may be made, or any other business referred, not affecting the finance of the Grand Lodge, nor being of a legislative nature. Said committee shall liold semi-annual sessions, their actions being always subject to confirmation or reversal by the Grand Lodge at its next session. 3. Article IX and other Articles of the Constitution are hereby ordered to be formed in phraseology, so as not to conflict with this. Botli of these propositions were pending and acted upon at the ses- sion just past. Tlie Grand Lodge patiently devoted a whole legislative day to tlieir discussion in Committee of the Whole. It is conceded tliat some alteration of tlie Constitution is imperatively demanded by the present and prospective condition of the finances of the Grand Ijodge, which cannot now or hereafter sustain the present representa- tio'n with an annual session. The Grand Lodge received, at the hands of the city authorities of tlie city of Nashville, a public reception at the Capitol of the State, whidi was worthy tlie reputation of that city for a genial and graceful hospitality. The sessions of the Grand Lodge were held in the hall of the House of Re))resentatives. by invitation of that body. The Grand Lodge also visited in a body tlie residence of the late President James K. Polk, by invitation of Mrs. Polk, and were entertained by her with her accustomed grace and urbanity. They also, l)y invitation of the Odd Fellows of Nash\nlle, visited the Hermitage, and tomb of Andrew Jackson, wliere a cliair was presented to them, and some special exer- cises had, which are explained by the following resolutions : On motion of Past Grand Sire, John A. Kennedy, the Grand Lodge liesdlrrd, Tliat tlie hickory arm fhnir presented through the M. W. Grand Sire, bo accepte'l, and tliat the R. W.Grand Corresponding and Recording Secre- tary be instrncted to have the following iuscriptiou placed, in a permanent form, on the chair: "Presented at the Hermitage to the Grand Lodge of the Unite(l States, I. O. O. V., by Grand Rep. H. K. Walker, of TeuneHsee, on behalf of Dr. John Marshall liawrence, a meml>er of the family of the late Andrew .Jackson, who coustructed the chair with hickory withes grown upon the Hermitage estate, Xashville, September 20, 1800." Rep. Mills, of Kentucky, moved the following resolutions, which were adopted : Resolved, it iianiinnii.il i/, That this Grand Lodge hereby express the great pleasure derived from our visit to Mrs. .Tames K. Polk, and tender to that esti- mable lady our unfeigned thanks for her very elegant, courteous and hospitable reception of this Grand Lodge. Ecsolved. iDxiiinnoiisli/, That the Grand Lodge of the United States fully ap- pr^iciates the kind endeavors of the members of the Order in Nashville, to contri- bute to our comfort whilst in that city, and tlie efforts they have made to this end shall be remembered with pleasure and gratitude. Resolved, That our honorable reception at the State Capitol, our visit to Mrs. Jam-s K. Polk, and our excursion to the Hermitage.are worthy of special remem- brance, and will be clierished by us as amongst the most pleasant incidents of onv lives. lleiolved , Thnt the presentation of the hickory chair, at the Hermitage, by Dr. .T, M. Liiwrence, is peculiarly calculated to e.xcite our admiration and our GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 117 pride, and we rejoice to have Huoh a memorial from the homo of the iUustriouH s-oldier, statesman and patriot, Andrew Jacksnn, intnisted to our hands. Renoliwd, That tiie abova reao^-ition:;, together with the n^sohitiou offi'i-ed by Itep. Kennedy, of Sonthorn New V'ovk, in reference to the inscription to he pliiord on the chair, be pubUslied in the pa) ers of tliis city. Rep. Shinkle, of Kentncky on belialf of Olivo Hraiich Kucainpuieut, No. 6, of Iventucky, presented a f^avel to the Grand Lodj^e of tlio United States, made of ash wood, obtained at the lionie of tlielate Hon. Henry Clay. On motion of Rep. Strong, of Mississippi, it was Uesolved, Tliat the ^avel presented to this Grand Loda;f liy Olive Branch Kncampment, No. (i, of Kentucky, be accepted, and tliiit tlic tliiinks of this Grand Lodge be i-eturned to OUve Branch Encampment for the Hanie. The following officers were elected for the ensuing two years, and duly installed : M. W. Grand Sire. — R. B. Boylstou, of South Carolina. R. W. Deputy Grand Sire. — Milton Herndon, of Indiana. Grand Rec. and ('or. Secretary. — James L. Ridgely, of Maryland. R. W. Grand Treasurer. — Joshua Vansant, of Maryland. The following by-law was adopted by the R. W. Grand Lodge : Any propositions offei-ed for reference to any Standing Connuittoo of this Body,, which shall require an entry in full upon the journal, shall be submitted in duplicate, either in print or manuscript ; if in writing they shall be on paper not less in size than half a page of foolscap. A resolution substantially tlie same was adopted on the first day of the session, and the business of the session was transacted under it. It enables the Grand Secretary to send to its appropriate Coiumittoe at once, everything winch is referred by the Grand Lodge ; it i)rotects liim from annoyance, and from the loss of papers and documents. Resuluiid, that the following matters be referred to thi' several Grand .lui-is- dicticms for their consideration, and that they be requi^sted to rcjiort theiiccjuchi- sions to this R. W. Grand Body at the next annual Com.munication : I. — The abolishment of the mileage and poi- diem to Grand Representatives. IT. — The reduction of the present Iteprese ',ative tux of s.iventy-tivi' dollars, to its former amount, of twenty dollars for each Representative. fll. — Supplies, such as Cards, books, odes, etc., be furnished to Grand Mo:lios and Subordinates at cost price. IV. — All deficiency in revenue to be yearly assessed upon the membersldjj of the respective Grand Bodies. In conclusion, I have in every respect endeavored to advance your interests, but in consequence of a custom of the Grand Lodge, of a])poiuting only those Representatives wlio have for years occupied seats in said Grand Lodge, on Committees of any importance, I was unable to bring the same amount of influence to bear, I could wish. In closing the report of my stewardship, allow me kindly to thank tlie members of this Grand Body, for placing me in the position I have occupied, and hope that no act of mine has caused any niend)cr to regret the confidence they have bestowed. All of which is respet;tfully submitted. THOMAS PARTRIDGE, fj'ranil Reprnncntalkc. In compliance with the resolution of the Grand liodge, moved by Rep. Friesmau. the Grand Master apiJointed, P. G. M. Yale, P. G. M. \y Sj'i y*i ■A 'in. j^' *t|ii ■■•■ *• IT '• 4;:. h:;i' >•••■''■ llr-ir'' m... 118 JOUENAL OP THE Dolson and P. G. Secretary Read, a Special Committee, to procure a Buitable Testimonial for Deputy Grand Master Peel. On motion of Rep. Browne, seconded by Rep. Findlay, the several Lodges, were instructed to return their original dispensations, as soon as possible, after the receipt of the new charters. On motion, duly passed, the New Charter, signed by S. 3. Dolson, as Grand Master, and W. H. Read, as Grand Secretary, was then presented to the Representatives of each of the following Lodges — Avon, Brock, Chatham, Eureka, Elgin, Erie, Forest City, Gore, Im- Serial, Rond Eau, St. Mary's and Union, and one sent to Samaritan lodge. On motion of Rep. Fit'simmons, seer led by Rep. Hutcheson, the Bonds of the Past Grand Treasurer Wm. Fitzsimmons, were duly cancelled, he having paid over all the funds in his possession, belong- ing to this Grand Lodge. On motion, duly passed, the Grand Secretary was instructed to issue an Order on the Grand Treasurer, in favor of the Outside Guard- ian for 12 for services. On motion of Rep. Yale, seconded by Rep. Hutcheson, the hearty thanks of the Representatives and Members of this Grand Lodge, were tendered to the Past Officers, and especially to Past Grand Master Dolson and Past Grand Secretary Read, whose duties have been ardu- ous indeed, for the uniform courtesy and zeal with which they have performed the duties assigned them. ., ,. Moved by Rej). Bingham, seconded by Rep. Sewell, and Resolved, that we, the Meinbei-s of the Grand Lpdge of Canada West, in Grand Lodge assembled, extend to the Brethren of Elgin Lodge, No. 32, of St. Tlioniaa, our unanimous thanks, for the very cordial welcome and entertainment we have received from them, in the gratuitous use of their Lodge Room, and the table of luxuries provided for us by them, on the occasion of our visit to this place ; and that we most heartily wish for them, that they may be as fortunate in the welcomes they receive everywhere through life, as we have been among them ; and that the Grand Secretary be instructed to remit a copy of this resolution, to the Secretary of Elgin Lodge. Moved by Rep. Marquand, seconded by Rep. Friesmau, and Resolved, that this Grand Lodge do now adjourn, to meet at the town of Chatham, on the first Wednesday in August, 1862, at the hour of 9 o'clock, A. M., punctually. H. C. BINGHAM, R. W. Orand Secretary, ...» ,-,■ .J-,:-,, i •':'>,lllK'> I;..' 1.- il: ' ■'./ - - .. ' ..r - . ■ ■..'.: - ■ r ^_,i7. ! ,^ ■ ,1- I; ■•. .,-'!■/:.•' ■,..'■'■ i/yi ^" ,: ■^]r'- \^vi !' ■ * ■ ■.." ,\ ," # GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 119 HELD AT THK TOWN OF CHATHAM, AUGUST «th, 18«2. The officers ami member a of Chatham Lodge being assembled in Special Session, the officers and representatives of the Grand Lodge were received and welcomed by them in due form ; the N. 6. then ten- dered the use of the hall for the purposes of the Session, and invited the officers and members tbt the Grand Lodge to become the guests of Chatham Lodge, at a dinner to be given in honor of the Grand Lodge this evening. The M. W. Grand Master on behalf of the Grand Lodge, acknow- ledged the compliment and accepted the invitation. The Grand Lodge was then opened in regular form, in the Grand Lodge Degree, and the following officers and representatives answered to their names : WM.BISSELL M.W. Grand Master. J.R.PEEL B.W. Deputu Orand Maitter. JOHN COLLINS " Qrand Warden. H.C.BINGHAM " " Secretary. S. G. DOLSON " " Representative. wrH^kT^!- : 1 "■'- '-^^'^o- "• G. W. HuHon, > - Chatham " " 29, James Woodyatt Gore " " 34. John Findlay. - i Imperial " " 37. A. Humphrey, • Bond Eau " " 40. Henry SeweU, - Avon " " 41. The M. W. Grand Master appointed P. G. Rep. Partridge, Reps. Read and Findlay, a Conuuittee on Credentials, who submitted the fol- lowing rej)ort and resolution, wliich were adopted : , ,',1 -1 To th-e B. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West I. O. O F.: Yom* Committee after a careful examination, find the Credentials of the fol- lowing named brethren duly formed and attested as represeutatives from their respective Lo^igeu, and recommend tkeiradmissiou to seats iu this Grand Lodge viz: — i;! .?. ^^tin", .,' s'V' ■■■'* '■': • ''\ ' . '•\-" ;f<." '»"S ■?■... mm. •.,,, * 1,1 > it-- - ■> Vi i ■ ■ ' : ^a-*i " ■ .4." .. ^li'^.- .V. 130 JOURNAL OF THB JOHN TAYLOR, JR Brock Lodge No. 9. JAMES D.TAIT 'Xunion ■' " IB. WM. H. READ f ^"""' "• G.W.HUSON .... Chatham " " 29. R. KIRKPATRICK \ Wur^kn " « 30 tt. POWELL [AwrcArrt 30. C.WARREN Erie " " 33. JAMES WOOD YATT Gore " " 34. ABELBRISTOL Samaritan" " 35. J.HARRISON Si. Marys " " 36. JOHNFINDLAY Imperial " " 37. JAMES SMITH Forest City " " 38. ALBERT HUMPHREY Bond Eau " " 40. HENRY SEWELL Avon " " 41. In conclusion your Committee move the adoption of the following : Resolved, That the foregoing report and recommendation be adopted. T. PARTRIDGE, J. FINDLAY, WM. H. READ. The M. W, Graud Master appoiuted P. G. Rep., T. Partridge Grand Marshall, pro tern., and P. G., R. Wigmore, Grand Conductor, pro tern. The minutes of last meeting at St. Thomas, were, on motion of Rep. Findlay, adopted as printed. Visiting brothers from Michigan, Charles Brady and James C. Melick, were announced, and after examinatnn admitted and intro- duced. The following Brothers were then admitted as Representatives, and instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree, by Grand Representative Samuel G. Dolson, viz : JOHN TAYLOR ., liroek Lodge No. 9. - R. KIRKPATRICK \Enreka <• " 30 Q. POWELL ^Jimeka dU. C.WARREN Erie " " 38. • '' .LHARRISON St. Mary's " " 36. JAMBSSMITH ForestCity" " 38. The following Past Grands were also admitted and instructed in the same Degree, in accordance with a recommendation of the Com- mittee on Credentials, viz : James G. Crawford Forest City Lodge, No. 38. J.C.Jackson Rond Eau " " 40. The Lodge was then closed in the G. L. Degree, and opened in the Scarlet Degree. The Grand Master appointed the following regular Committees, viz : On Returns. — H. Sewell, James Smith and C. Warren. On Appeals. — J. Harrison, G. Powell, R. Kirkpatrick, James Smith and A. Humphrey. On Finance. — Jas. Woodyatt, A. Humplirey, G. W. Huson and C. Warren. On Laws of Subordinates. — Jno. Taylor, Jas. D. Tait G. W. Huson, R. Kirkpatrick and James Woodyatt. On Mileage and per Diem. — Jas. Smith, J. D. Tait and G. PoweU. GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST, 181 ()n State of the Order. — Jas. Smith, Jas, Woodyatt, W, H, Read and J. Findlay. The M, W. Grand Mawter submitted tlio following report : GRAND MASTERS REPORT, To the R. I^' . (irand liodije of Vanuda H'cut : Okfickrs and Brkthkkn, — We liave aj^aiu asscmbleil togetlier to legislate for the progress and lawful worknigof thelNDEPKNDKNT Ordkr OF Odd-Fellows, in Canada West, and for the interchange of friendly sentiment, that will promote the advancement and general interest of our beloved Order. Thank God, another year has passed without any serious disaster to ourselves, or the Order under whose Banner we hail. Here your Grand Master would request you to unite together in peace and good-will to all mankind, and especially our great Brother- hood, and to war only against vice, in all its forms ; to obey the man- dates of our Order ; to succor our distressed brethren ; to ^vatcli over and protect their orphans, and to wipe away the tear from that once happy wife, but now disconsolate widow. It gives me great pleasure to meet so many familiar faces, wlio have stood firm through the trials of adversity, and stand as pillars in our great moral association, and likewise some new faces, who look as if the Jewels of onr Order would not tarnish in their liands. Much praise is due to our Wortliy Grand Secretary for the whole- souled interest he has manifested in advancing tlie cause of our Order among us, I would commend l?'?; ^ W '-.■4' .';<■■• * V*. ' ■ -^-' fel-i l*?-i ?.i^ i:!-.i:^- of Windsor, C. W., desirous of joining the Order, to counect himself with Olive Braiicli Lodge, inasmuch as our nearest Lodge was situated some tifty miles distant. I felt umch ][jleasuro in granting the necessary permission, and hope in time to receive an application for a Charter from that source. Application was made to me for my decision, as to the legality of expulsion of members for the lum-paymentof dues. The decision that I gave was, tliat it is a custom at variance with the pi'inciples and spirit of Odd-Fellowsliip. and of course I must pronounce it illegal. The digest, our liighest authoritjs declares tlie practice impolitic and unjust, to visit misfortune witli the extreme penalty of the law, designed for criminal ott'ences. Brethren, I cannot sanction a wrong in my juris- diction, and hope the Representatives present will respect my motives if they condemn my decisions. Elgin Lodge, No. 32, has surrendered her Charter and working Books, a report of which will be laid before you during the present session. Tlie following will show that the cause of Odd-Fellowship lias not been slumbering within the past year. There have been ninety-two initiations, twenty-seven withdi'awals, lifty-six suspensions, thirty-tive expulsions, four deaths, three re-in- statements, seven admissions by card, and an average of contributing members as shown by Reports for Dec and June of 500. There have been 230 degrees conferred, $507.50 paid widows and oiphans, #90 paid for burying the dead, $207 paid for the relief of brethren. The W. & O. Fund amounts to $7350.09. Brethren, I will not detain you longer from the work of the Session, I shall gladly convey to you all the information in my power, so far as connected with the Order. Regretting my inability to do justice to the office I have held among you, I submit the foregoing with my best >visheH for my successor in office, and the prosperity of our Order. WM. BISSELL, Omnd Mtinter. . August, 6th, 18G2. On motion of Rep. Tait, the Grand Master's Report was referred to the following Sijecial Committee for distribution of subjects to ai)- appropriate committees, Wm. H. Refid, Henry Sewell, and James Woodyatt. The R. W. Grand Secretary made the following Report : GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. / Tu the. It. W. the Gnuul Lodge of Canada West I. O. O. F.: Offickks and Rkprksentativks, — At the close of the last session of this Grand Lodge, in pm'suance of the practice of my predecessors, I attended to the publication and distribution ot the proceedings of that Session. The distribution extended to those Grand Lodges m the United States, accessible by regular mail, and I have to acknowledge the receipt in return, of Reports from nearly all of those Grand Lodges from the perusal of which, very mucJi is to be learned, of interest to this Cirand Lodge and to tlie Order generally. In commemoration of the life services and the death of the latePadt Grand Sire, Thomas Wildey, subjects calculated to enlist the mingled admiration and tenderest sympathies of every good Odd-Fellow, they .»^. GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 128 luited tlie I from igled Ithey have all adopted appropriate resolutioiiH. He died at the city ofjBalti- more, October lOtli, 1861, in the 78tli year of his age, venerated and beloved by Odd- Fellows and f^ood men everywhere. In order to provide for the deficiency required for the iithogi-aph- ing of our new Charters, the Secretary was authorized at the last Session, to apportion tlie whole cost of Charter amonjj the Lodges according to their representation, and call upon them for any deficiency remaining due by them. Notwithstanding the adojjtion of this resolution, there seemed to be a very general desire to raise the amount required, by voluntarj' contributions from the Lodges,and several Reps, having guaranteed from their respective Lodges, sums, intlieaggi-egiite nearly covering the tlefici- ency, I deemed it advisable to make the appeal and await their voluntary action. I am happy to be able to report the success of the course pm-sued, as the amount required, less $5.50, was wholly coutiibuted. The amounts thus received are in addition to what these Lodges had before paid to the same object, and will bu given in my statement of Receipts. Having acted on this measure (not without advice) but without authority, 1 shall most cheerfully contribute the present deficiency, if the Grand Lodge Fund is to suffer on account of my action in the matter. It will be seen by reference to the correspondence with this office, that an opportunity has quite recently offered for the disposal of a quantity of lithographed Charters, and from what I can learn of the wants of other Grand Lodges, I am satisfied, that the Charter has only to be seen to be appreciated and sought for. The design is a most beautiful and comprehensive one, doing credit both to the head and heart of the donor, Bro. Juo. R. Peel, our present Dejiuty Grand Master, and with an alteration of two or three words in the printed portion, could be adopted by any other Grand Lodge. I believe a very creditable revenue may be derived from the sale of Blank Charters, and with a view to the purchase ol the stones upon which our present Cliarters were struck off, I submit such esti- mates for the stones and the cost of piinting or lithographing, as I have been able to obtain. In response to the resolution on ^jage '27 of last jomnial, ordering the return of the original Dispensations of Lodges, on the Receipt of the new Chai'ters, I have received the Dispen.^ations of Union, Erie, Gore, Samaritan, Imperial, Forest City, Avon, and St. Mary's Lodges. Of the existing Lodges that have not complied with the resolution referred to, I believe three of them hold Dispensations from the Grand Lodge of the United States, issued before tlie organization of this Grand Lodge, and seem to be of the opinion that this Lodge cannot recall their Dispensations. This opinion is, I think, erroneous, since full authority and control of all Subordinate Lodges in this Jurisdiction was transferred by the Grand Lodge ly claim two Dispen- sations or Ciiarters — one or the other should be retm-ned. Of those Lodges that tlid not receive the new Charter, Rose, Mor- peth, Industry and Ontario Lodges, (some of them long since extinct,) '^' • Siv «:/••' 124 JOURNAL OP THE if't $y''\ ',: ... * »' ■ - " . " ' ■,^. ■» „, -i ■••*■• have made uu return of either their DiHpeuuutiouH, BookH or other effects. From Outario Lodge no Report has been received niuce Jan. 1H61, and I have been unable to obtain even a reply to my letters of enquiry, iiddreHHed to their last Rep., and to the D. D. Q. M. for that District. Industry Lodge was also under his charge, and his long silence is wholly luiaccountable, and apparently discreditable to him and the Officers of those Lodges. I deem it a duty which this Grand Lodge owes to itself and to the Order, tliat such conduct shoiUd not go unnoticed ; the guilty parties should be found out, and unless restitution and amendment is made promptly, let them " atom' to the offi'iuM lair" by having their conduct held up to scorn, and their names i)ublished to the Order and the worla as men " void of the primtijih^Hof fu)nor/' The new By-Laws of Long Point liodge, as also several amend- ments to the By-Laws of other Lodges, which amendments have received the sanction of M. W. Grand ^ia8ter, are on tile for confirma- tion by this (irand Body. The Dispensation for Excelsior Lodge in Hamilton, which was issued in March last, is still in my hands, and I would recommend that a Charter be granted instead. I herewith submit correspondence with this office, which should receive the attention of this Lodge. In relation to the revenue of this Grand Lodge for the past year the following statement embraces all the details. UECETPTS OF THE GRANU SKCRETARY, FOR THE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 5th 1862. Received from the several Lodges on account of per oeiitage, as followK : Jauy 3, Gore Lodge »(S22|-,„ „ July 3, " TaSf*^***'-' .lan'y 10, Erie Lodge « 00) „, ,„, July 14, " llOit)^"^"" Jan 'y 10, llrock Lodge 8 1U) ,,, ,,, July 15, " 5 00) ^'^ ^" Jan'y 20, Eureka Lodge 19 43 ! qo uu July 24, " 13 46) ^2 «» Jan'y 20, Foreut City 10 87 I .,- ,, July" 24, " 1430)- ^1^ Jan'y 20, Union Lodge 16 07) ,,,. ,,, July' 12, " 2090) '^"•'' Jan'y 21, Long Point Lodge 9 00 1 , - ,> , .Itily 31, " 6 94) ^"' •" .lan'v 25, Imperial Lodge 8 44 ) .r, .,,, •July 31, " 186)^^^" .Tan'y 25, Chatham Lodge 7 61 1 is m, July 31, " 7 98)' ^''"•' Jan'y 27, Avon Lodge 4 92) ,^ ,,„ July 19, " 1000)^*-'^ FeVy 12, Samaritan Lodge 6 00 ) „ ,y. .ruly 11, " 300)" •* "" Feli'y 19, St. Mary's liOdge 6 78 ) ^,, .,., July 14, " 9 60)1*'**^ Mar. 20, Kond Eau 7 801 ,.-.,. July 31, " 786)'^'^'*'' July 14, Thames Lodge 4 40 Total percentage for the year 9242 91 The returns from the Subordinate Lodges, have in most cases l>eeu promptly made, and I submit the following abstract : GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 19i5 •I' ^? *: « 'V ^ ■ tl -w I • • I !-'-'H .?. if -i 1 . i i, 1 •fiK' > 1^ '■■ m JOUBNAL OP THE K^* \ - f-.c'.'l.' . * Received from LodgeH on account of HupplloH of Books, Blankg, and t'ardH, hh foIlowH : imi 01. AuR. 7. Kron Imporiiil Lii Isji- for Ulankrt 9 " (^ " H»'pt. .10 " '' " Working BooUh 'i HO fl2. .Inn. 'il. " " " CU'ftnviico CtiriU I 01) 1801. \ng. 7. 1802. Auff. r.. IWn. Nov. J. IH(W. l''ol). 2H. IHCl. Nov. 20. 1802. .1(111. ». " Miir. 14. " .Tilly M. IR02. Miir. 17. Avon Lo28 75 Is42 01 ■58 00 ■ OO 00 ■ 28 75 GRANTS LODGE OP CANADA TNT. ST. w 4 Publics IiiHtallatinn HonkH, nt $1 25 9 5 (N) 2 U.-h.'c.ii Hooks, " 125 2 50 » J)»!KriH( HookH, " 2 TiK 10 0«» a Working Hooks. " 2 .-)0 7 50 !l " •• sHcriid hand " 1 2r. !l 75 li;j Triiv<'lliiij,'iiii(l ViH'tiii;,' Ciirdrt, 2."» H 25 Odes, lit'ffulationH, Itliiiik CiniiliirH, I'rupoHitioiiH, HeportH, DniidH, and CiTtiflnifes, to thf viiliu' of 10 (10 147 00 From a compariHon of our Ilovenne ami DisljurstfJuontH. you will Heo the uecusnity of roduciu^ our oxpuiiHDH if possible, and of adopting Home new sourco of income. Vhv adoption of the Proxy Rtiprosenta- tion will accomplish tho one objecit, and the sale of Blank Cliarters will effect the second. Both of these subjects, it is desirable, shotild receive the consideration of tin; Financjc C'omniittee, and be reported to yon in some tanf^ible form for adoption. In reference to the compilation of the (Irand Lodyo proiieeilinys, and in order to facilitate the labors of my successor, and also to cuisure accuracy and order in the JoiU'nal, I would recommend that all motions and reports should be in writing, and on uniform sixed slips of foolsca)>, as it is impossible, with our present practice, for the Secretary to take down correctly all the motions nuide verbally, or to file properl^- reports and motions written on all sorts and sizes of )>aper, varying from jjilt- ed^ed to scraps of wrapping paper and envelopes. I would also resjMJCtfuUy recommend that in future the (irand Secretary be instructed to have our Journals printed the size of the Constitution volumes, and paged from tlie commencement of our (h-and Lodge proceedings, with a view to binding, and an index as practisiMl by other Grand Lodges. In conclusion, I return you my cordial thanks for tho confldentio you reposed in me, and the honor you conferred upon me at your last session, and for tlie uniform courtesy I have received from the Frater- nity in the discharge of mj' duties. While surrendering my jiosition to a worthy successor. I can only say, that if I have so far succeeded in advancing the work we all liavt) at heart, as to merit the approbation of the Brotherhood I have en- deavored to serve, my highest ambition will have been attained. All of which is fraternally submitted. I ' H. C. BINGHAM, (Jriind Serii-tiiri/. On motion of Re]}. Woodyatt, the Grand Secretary's Report was referred to Special Committee for distribution of subjects. The R. W. Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States, read the following Report : GRAND REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT. Mont Worthy Grand Master, Offii'ern and MemherH of the R. W. Grand Lodge of Canada \Ve»t, I. O. O. F.: Sir and Brothers, — The duty that devolves upon me at this time of sabmitting to you a report of the proceedings of the Right Worthy I ' N J, m »i. •■H '•I 5 ■)\ VS^SBSESSSm «• V';l 128 .TOtJRNAL OF THE .■£:■ „. '.V . ' .■ ^••"vj'i^'^^i Grand Lodge of the United States, is one whicli affords me much pleas- ure in rendering; a cheerful obodienc. I assure you that it was with a mixture of strange feelings, that I for the first time entered th;; city of Baltimore, as your Representative. Owing to the liigh state of excitement the country was then in, travel- ing over miles of railroad protected by armed soldiers, was something new and novel, and entering a city which had but recently been dis- turbed by an excited and infuriated mob, was calculated to lead a re- flecting mind to tliiuk and ptrnder. and more than all tliis, going almost in sight of two of the largest contending armies that probably ever met, (and certainly that ever done so little) . hourly expecting to engage in bat- tle ; I say, strange were tlie thoughts and feelings tliat were constantly revolving in my mind. I thought how many good and true Odd Fellows tliere were arrayed face to face in botli those armies, and I inwardly hoped tliat the institution of Odd Fellowship would indirectly exert an influence in stilling those elements of discord, soothing tlie spirits of passion, and direct in liarmony a united effort to restore peace and prosperity to that great ciountry. Upon arriving in tlie city of Baltimore, I found everything as quiet as if nothing had liapponed ; law and order reigned triumphant, but under tlie authority of a Provost Marshal and his guards, which were kept walking tlie streets constantly day aad night. And on Monday morning, the 16th day of September. 1801. a quorum of Representatives assembled in tlie Odd Fellows' Hall, in the City of Baltimore, and the United States national ensign floating over that beautiful building, dedicated to the principles of Friendship, Love, and Truth. The Most Worthy Orand Sire, R. B. Boylston, of South Ciirolina, was not present to preside over the deliberations of Grand Lodge, but in liis absence the diair was ably and satisfactorily filled by the Right Worthy Deputy Grand Sire. Milton Herndor., of Indiana ; also that able and efficient officer, James L. Ridgely, Grand Cor. and Recording Secretary, was not able to be with us but a few hours, in consequence of a severe attack of summer complaint, rendering him very weak, and unable to attend to any business at all, which was a source of deeji regret to the Representatives assembled. His chair, liowever, was ably filled pro. tem. by Representative Tlumias, of Connecticut. TJie Report of the Grand Secretary, as usual, contains a complete account of the work and condition of tlie whole Order but it is too lengthy to embody in this report, and I would recommend it to the (;arefui perusal of every member who feels interested in Odd Fellow- ship. He tlius speaks of Canada West : The Annual Report shows a gratifying condition of the Order. During the year an application was received for a Subordinate Encamp- ment, to be located at St. Catliarines, which being conformable to law, was granted by the M. W. Grand Sire, and the warrant issued on the '20th March, 18'»1, with a special dei^utation to Patriarch J. B. Hunter, of the Jurisdiction of Northern New York, to institute the same. The Encampment, by the name of Union No. 1, was instituted accordingly by Bro. Himter, in July last, whose report, showing that the Patriar- chal Order was introduced into Canada West, with a good prospect of success, is herewith submitted. The Fiuanciiil Statement, as given in the report of the Grand Sec- retary, is us follow i : iljlete is too to the loUow- GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 129 The Roveuue of the year up to the (5th Septeiiiber, IttUl, iuiioimts io...$ 8,i;Jl 1)1 Falliug due on that aad payable during tl u sessiou 5,366 39 Total amount, 113,500 30 Of this amount he assumes that will not be paid 2,300 00 Leaving available , .?11,200 30 This balance is chargeable with special appropriations of last scstsiou of $5,650, and the mileage and per diem of this session of $12,000, amounting to $17,650 00 Apparent deticieucy $ 6,il'J 7 But by reason of the al>sence of ut least one-third of tlie .Jurisdictions, the mileage and per diem will be reduced about $4,000 1,000 ((0 $ 2,41'J 70 To this amount must be added the expense incurred during recess, for printing a new edition of the Journal, new steel plate i^ard en- gravings, and portrait engravings for new Journal, $1,280.12. .$ 1,280 12 Estimated real deficiency $3,721) 82 Tliis statement proseuts au a^jpro-xiiuate view of the Hiiaiicial con- (htiou of the Grand Lodge, which will be somewhat varied, thougli not materially, by further receipts into the Treasuiy. In view of the .ijon- eral prostration of all the monetaiy and business interests of the country, it is a much more gratifying condition of finance than could reasonably have been expected. I see no way in which this deficiency can be overcome, except by a liberal and magnanimous act of personal sacri- fice on the part of the representatives themselves, which doubtless will, under the circumstances in which the Grand Lodge is placed, be promptly made. A reduction in the rate of mileage from live to throe cents per mile, will provide for the entire deficiency, and it is believed will not oppress a single individual, however distant his home from the place of meeting. Your Representative woiUd here meution that the suggestions of the Grand Secretary, which I have just embodied in this report, were acted upon by Grand Lodge. And the mileage and per diem, instead of being $8,000, as estimated by Grand Secretary, was reduced to $4,760, thereby leaving the financial affairs in a better condition than they have been for years. The number of members returue 1 in good standing up to Septem- ber, 1861, is 149,289. The t>unual receipts from Lodges show a sum of $900,981. The amount ptid during the past year for the relief of lirotlicrs was $257,902. The amount paid for the relief of widowed families was $60,815. The .imount paid for educating orphans was $94,707 ; and for burying the dead, $56,660. The report of the R. W Grand Corresponding and Recording Sec- retary is finished in the foU»/wing language, which I perceive is not pub- lished in the revised joai-ual of the proceedings, and why it was left out I cannot conceive, for tJiere is nothing in it that could liurt the feel- ings of any Brother, but on the contrary, the language is beautiful and appropriate. He says : " Upon a review of the condition of the Order presented by the re^wits from the various Juris ;1- a. 1 ■*■■ , ^ '* .1.. 4 EU>' ■AX 130 JOUltNAL OF THE oflico of benefaction to nnm continues to be exerted with a single eye to itK high caUing ; yet in the midst of our gratuhition and thanksgiv- ing to a lieneticent Providence, for the especial favor vouchsafed to our ()red the withering influences inseparable in the nature of tilings, from so all-permeating a calamity as chat which now afflicts our countx'y." The Most Wt)rthy Grand Sire of the Order, R. 13. iJoylston, of South Carolina, whom it was your pleasure by your suffrage, at the last ses- sion, to honor for his long, valuable, and eminent services, not less than for his distinguished ability and private virtues, is not here to grace his high chair of office ; that seat, honored by long list of his predeces- sors, whose administration has consecrated their names and memory to our l)est affections, lias been occupied by faAV ei^ual to him and by none superior in ability. It is to day, under tlie constitution, by reason of his absence, held by tlie Worthy Deputy Grand Sire. The \i. W. (hand Marshal, Tiro. K, D. Farnswoi'th, of Tennessee, is not found in liisplac(% and the voice of Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina. Georgia. Alabama, Mississipju, Loinsiana, Texas, Florida, Ark- ansas and Tennessee, which we have been for so many years accustomed to hear Avithin thest; walls, participating in our councils, enlightening, instructing, and animating us by their experience, is not now hoard, and will ]U)t be heard during our deliberaticms. The seats wliicli the Re])resentatives of these Jurisdictions in our brotherhood were wont to occupy, are not now occupied, and when the Reeonling Secretary shall call tlie roll from time to time, his familiar voict! will not Ix; heard by our brethren from the South, nor will there come up any response from theu' vacant places. We shall not grasp thei)' hiiiuls in friendship, nor read their inward joy, as it sjiarkles from the eye wlien friends and brothers meet. We shall not meet with them in committee labor, nor measure lances with them in the arena of de- bate as heretofore. Wliy tliis si)ectaele ? 1 dare not trust myself to answer, however choice and prudent may be the language employed, or liowevcr pure the m(>tive, lest tlie answer should offend that conse- crated law of our ritual, which ignoring with vestal honor, the divisions and classifications of human society, studiously avoids all aflinity, with systems of faith or sect whether religious or political. The answer leaps nevertlieless spontaneously from cii saddened hearts, and in- vokes us to measure up in this crisis, to the full standard of Odd Fel- lowship. Yju. Representatives, are the great heart of that order, from you her life-blood passes into all her veins. In the language of >ine of our (Ustinguislied and ever-belo\ed Patriarchs ; " You are the watchmen on her towers, the rulers in lier nalaces. Her destiny is with you. Her fortunes aie in your hands. God grant tliat her unity, her prosperity, and her perpetuity, may come forth from your councils ; strengthened and assured by the light of wisdom, attempered and chastened by the broad spirit of brotherly love." Tlu! several amendments t ) the constitution which were in order, were laid over in coiisecpieiice of there being so few Representatives l)reseiit. until tlie next meeting of (hand Lodge, all present feeling a ilispositioii to do as little liusiness as was possible. There were some decisions made by (h'aiid Lodge, which may be of sufficient import- ance to include in this report. A brotlicr susjjemU'd fdf iioii-jmymtiut oi dues, mid tlio Loilt,'u afterwards HUnvuders its Charter, may be admitted to memler.sbip upon such termb, as the I.^' Ill you of our lien on Her [lerity, phoned |)y tlie [order, latives pliii}^ a some iport- rwiirdb I us tlie GltAND LODGE 01'' CANiU)A WEST. 1151 State Gi'iinil Lodge may liy law preiKirilie. Tlio (Traiid Lodge of the Uuiteil States having no law npijlicublc to tlu; caHi'. (Journal * ' I. n ij ■ ■■''1 ■: ii-i ^':' '•;v ' ■ • ; ■ '■■■■i :','. ;•' <: ■•:•...■ ) ,\ ".v; 1 i. t t." ■■ 1 \ ■^ » u m^: .L ■^M >.' 132 JOUltNAL OF THE the I'Jtli October, he was called to meet with those who had gone before, ill the Grand Lodge above, ai^d may we all finish our work as well and completely as he did his, and be prepared when we are sii umoued away to again shake the hands of t'lat venerable Father, with t frater- nal grasp, that shall know no end, and in the presence of Him who is our Ciod and Father. llespectfully submitted, S. G. DOLSON, Grand tt- ■••• "seiitatii'i'. On motion of Kep. Woodyatt, the above Report was (». lered to be placed on tile. The M. W. Grand Master appointed Brothers S. (i. Dolson, J. Harri- son and J. Taylor, a Special Committee to draft llesolutions on the death of Past Grand Sire Wildey. The Grand Treasiu'er submitted the following lieport, which was referred to the Committee on Finance : THOMAS BKOWN, GRAND rKEASUKEK, IN ACCOUNT WITH THH R. W. OllAND LODGE OF C. W., 1. 0. J. F. TO CASH KECKIVKD. ' 1861. August Otli, To JJiiliiuco on hand as iwv Treiisurer's Kuport last year. . . . $'2ii 26 18C2. Febiuai y 20, " Ueceived from Grand Secietaiy K51 78 August " 5, " " " " '•' balance of Utjvenue for the year ending tins date 21!) 88 Total Sf«ij8 !)2 JIY CASH I'All) I llOM AlUirST (jTH, IHtjl, JO AL'lUST, 5TH, 1862, INCLL'SlVr,, 18(>1. August 7. By I'aid mileage and per diem, to Kepresentatives and Otli- eers at the St. Thomas Session, as follows: " 21teps.Brock Lodge # 16 11 " a " Union Lodge, and 2 Grand Offieers 51 !»0 " " 1 " Chatham Lodge 7 74 " 2 " Eureka Lodge, and 1 Grand Officer 12 15 " 1 '' Elgin '•' " " (! 00 " 1 •' Erie Lodge 7 26 " 1 " St. Mary's Lodge 5 10 " " 1 " Imperial " 7 a2 " " 1 " Forest Citv Lodge, and Grand Hep. U. S 7 80 " 1 " JlondEau' " 8 16 " 1 " Av.m " 5 70 '' " (4uardian at St. Thomas 2 00 Sept. 7, 1861. " S. G. Dolscm, li. L. I' . S. Tax and acet !)6 00 Nov.;W, ■' " C. E. Stewart, printing (I. L. I'rmeedings 28 00 March 21,1862 " Henry Lemmon, i)rinting Blanks 3 00 July 25, " " American Exjiress Company 2 75 " '• " C. E. Stewart, printing Blanks, &c 2 75 Aug.l. " " Grand Master's trnvelling expenses, postage iind printing 1 ~5 " 5 '' " Secretary's account for postage, stationery, duties on sii2)i)lies, exchange, binding, iVc , 20 b'J Total Disbursements p.'tO HI Balance in Treasurer's Hands -WH 11 ^658 U2 THOMAS BKOWN, Graiul TifanHitr. CuaTUam, Aug. (Jlh, l80i?. €:■• y GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST 183 Rep. James Woodyatt, from Sp-jcial Co.nralttoe on Distribution of Subjects, Hubmittert the follov\n;. . ■ - ■ 'i ^ '. :ri"v • ,1 ;, )■..■■''' * ' ii ■■:■ '■'■ '■ .■' h :S ;||-y'."l *5-' '■■'.:■ ■.■■■.v'ii '.' > •» ..V- « : , ■ I .■>» . . v.r'v'^ J; 6' :|i-'';;'t^: ?■! : '•,..'•■ ■..■A ■I'ti '" ■■ 'A ■.' ■.»,'' •,. 1 •1 ■■''>■<:■'■" ;'" '? ' >:;■:,; »1 I. ■ ■t ■J; /VXi . . '■ ■;- '^ ■■',»•« ^ '•'■ l-''''^ ■ 'l ■4 'M •if ! ml w^. >1 ■11> m Hip pt: |5ff ■,.-■• •'' 't^-: 'I 184 JOURNAL OP THE .i-' '" » ' .. the amount clinrped Vjy tliem in such cnses, as snch proceeding will much facili- tiitc tlie labors of future coniinittpen, 111 concluHiou, we would most rps])ertfiilly suggest that Krie Ijodge be reques- ted to make up the deticiency of lieiween 'it'4 and %\'),an received hy them for fines, and to remit the same to tlie (jrand Secretary. All of which is •es|ic(ttfullv submittee fit. Your committee have much pleasure in recommending for the adoption of the Jjodge, the suggestion of the Grand Secretaiy, to have the ■< 'cceedings of the Grand Lodge printed, of uniform size with the Constitution volMies. In conclusion we respectfully submit the following resolutions: 1st. llrsolrcil, — That the above named accounts be paid. •2nd. Rfsolrrd, — That the recommendation of the Committee with regard to purchase of ryithogra))h Stones, be ado])ted. • .'h'd. Itraoh'cil, — That this liodge recommend the voluntary adoption of the Proxy system of ivpresentation for next session. ■1th. /?r.sY)/(YY/,— That the ]irocp(dings of the Grand I-odge be piinted of uni- form size with the Constitution volumes. .TAMES WOODYATT, G. W. HUSON, C. WARREN, A. Hl'MPHREY, GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. m On the (inestion of adopting tho tliiril resolution, tlio Yeas and Nays being called for, were taken down aw follows : Ykas — Reps, Taylor, Huson, Warren, Woodyatt, Harrison, Findlay, Humphrey, Sewell and Bristol. — 0. Nays. — Reps. Tait, Head, Kirkpatrick, I'owell and Smith. — '». Rep. John Taylor, Jr., from Committee on Laws of Su))ordinatos, submitted the following report and resolutions : • To the li. W. (JfKiifl l^oihje oftUimithi West I. o. O. !■'.: Wt! your Coinmittec on Laws of SuJmrdinates, linvc carefully oxamiiiod tho laws laid before us, and ask leave to r'^port as follows : — We rec^mniond that the amendment to Artiele .Otli, Sec. 1st, of tlic J{y-laws of Ilnion Lodge, No. l(i, alterinj; the s(!ale of Initiation Fees, and that the amend- ment to Bj'-laWH passed by above Lodge, on the lilthday of August, IWil.strikiiif;- off all widows who have received benetits over five years, and all others who arc or may Jiereafter bf in receipt ot benefits, shall be governed by tlie same. And also, that the amendment to the amendincnt to Article (Ith, Section -tth, Clause 1st, adopted Nov. 14th, IH.'jlt, providing for a continuation of widow's henetits, if found necessary by a two-third vote of tho brethren ])resent. Also, tho Mmciid- ment of Article .5th, Section 7th, Clause 1st, of the By-laws of some Lodges, Jiuik- ing jjrovisions for investing their funds in land and liuildings ; above having been approved by the advising Hoard, be sanctioned l)y tliis tl-rand Lodge. We also recommend the adoption of Clause 22, in the Worthy Gi'nnd Secre- tai-y's Repoi-t, and Clause 8 in the Worthy CTriind Master's address, and that tlie Cliai'ters be filled and forwarded to Long Point and Thames Lodges, and fo K\- celfiior as soon as organized. The opinion of your connnittee c lincides with that of the H. W. (irand Siicrc- tary, with reference to Clauses Hi, 14, 1.5, l(i and 17, l)ut any Lodge wishing to re- tain their original Dispensation may do so l)y icturning it to the R. \V. (Irand Secretary, in order that it nniy be cancelled and returned. Witli reference to the decisions of the M. W. (Vrand Master, in Clause 12, in his address, on expulsion for non-payment of dues, yo'ur Committee admit that it isaciistom at variance with the principles andsitirit of our Order, yet wo hold tliat it is not illegal to expel a member for non-payment of due.<, lint your com- mittee would recommend that the term ccaHcd to he :■ km ■ ■ A '' ' • , I *:^ ^. V.' n "■ ■■.:;''*"-*;v.v-.":. 1,1 ■ : , ■ ■ ■ • ■ ■<;'■• I jj i ., jij i; • ' ^y: ■■■> ■ '£■' ^n,.-i' •■•.-■ ^jl;'|>:>^:- i !•■ » V' :W \i:..r '. jt^t-*. ;.% ., , 130 JOURNAL OF THE ing the offices of H. W. (rruud Secretary and R. W. Orand Treasurer be adopted. AH of wliich is respectfully submitted. .TOHN TAYLOR, .Tn., .TAMES D. TAIT, JAMES WOODYATT, (tEO. VV. HUHON, ROBERT KIHKPATRTCK. Rosolntions 1, 2. !J, 4, and T), were lulopted. Tlie qnestion l)einp[ on tlio iidoption of tlie (itli Resolution, it was moved in amendment by (h'and Sofr(>tary llin^luini, seconded by Rep. Hnmplirey, that the pro- portion of (jnarterly dties to be set apait for tlie W. & O. Fimd, be fixed by this Grand Lodge, at one-fifth of all qnarterly dnes for all Subordi- nate Lodges. The (juestion being on the amendment, it was declared carried, and the original iv 3tion lost. The 7th Resolution was also adopted. On motion of Rep. John Taylor, Jr., the (Jrand Lodge adjouni(>d until i) o'clock a. ni. to-morrow. Chatham Loixjk, Room. August 7th, 1802. Pursuant to adjournment, the (irand Lodge convened, and on call of roll the following Officers and Representatives answered to their names : (irand Master. William Bissell ; Deputy Grand Master, J. R. Peel ; Grand Warden, J. Collins ; Grand Secretary, H. C. Bingham ; Grand Treasurer, Thcs. Brown : Grand Marshal pro. tern., Thos. Partridge ; Grand Conductor pro. tern., R. Wigmore ; Reps. Taylor, Tait, Read, Huson, Kirkpatrick, Powell, Warren, Woodyatt, Harrison, Findlay, Smith, Humphrey, Sewell and Bristol. Rep. J. Taylor, Jr., from Committee on Laws of Subordinates, sub- mitted tlie following Report and Resolutions, which were adopted : Chatham, August 7th, 1862. To the E. TF. Grand Lodqr nf Canada Went, I. 0. O.F.: We, your committee appointed on Laws of Subordinates, having carefully ex- nmineil the laws laid before us, beg leave to report as follows : Your committee having minutely examined and criticised tlie By-laws of Eureka Lodge, No. !M), situated at London, C. W., find them correct, and in strict accordance with the Constitution. Y'our committee regret to inform you that Erie Lodge, No. 33, have not yet corrected tlieir Constitution and By-laws, condemned by your Grand Bodj- at the sesxion held at St. Catharines, in ISftO. We also recommend that C!hatham Tiodge, No. 29, strike out from the title pages of their (.'onstitutiou and By-laws the words, "British North America," and insert tlic words, "of Canada West," and in co.ichision we respectfully submit the following resolutions : ItcHolved, — That the By-laws of Jiureka Lodge, No, 30, situated at London, C. W., be adopted by this R. W. Grand Lodge. Besolred, — That the words "British North America," be erased from the title GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 137 pugeH of Chatham LoiIkb, No. 2!I, and that the words "Canada Wewt" bt- inHeitod thereon. lifsolred, — That tlm firand Secretary lie instructed to cull the ntteiitioii of Erie Lodge, No. JJ.'J, tothesiihject referred to in your conuiiittee's re])ort. ,\11 of which is respectfnlK' snlmiittcd, JOHN TAYLOR, .In. .IAS. 1). TAIT, (lEO. W. HCSON, HOIVER'J' KIHKI'A'l'lUCK, .JAMES WOODVATT. llep. JanieH Smitli, from Comniittoo on tlio State of tho Ordor, siihinitted tlie f()llowiiit» report and resolnticniH, wliicli wert' a(lopt«' //*(' //. II'. (Jiiind LoiJiiciit' ('i(Hiiiht Wrxt, I. O. O. /•'..• Your committee on the State of the Order heg leave to submit the following' Report ; In looking over tlie re)>ortaof our Worthy Grand Master and (Irnnd Secretniy, we find mucli tliat is encouraging to all well wishers of our beloved Order. On comparing the returns with last year, we find tliiit the Order is in about ♦ he same standing in regard to members and tinan(;es. Your Committee fully endorse the sentiments of the M. VV. (Irand Muster, relative to the indefatigable exertions of our R. \V. Grand Secretary. It is to be deplored that no lietter feeling yet exists in the neighboring Rej)ublic. in which so many of our worthy brotliers are at present engaged in strife, and your Committee sincerely trust that it will soon be brought to a Ipenceful termination. In regard to the action taken by our M. VN'. 'rraiid Master, relative to allowing a certain individual, residing within his jurisdiction, to join Olive branch Lodge, of Detroit; your committee fully concur in the aition taken thereto. Y'onr (."ommittee feel heartily sorry that the demise of I'll gin Lodge, No. :12, should he reported, and would strongly recommend that a committee of three be appointed by this Grand Lodge, to enquire into the cause, and if possible, to have matters at present in dispute, readjusted at as early a date as possible. Your committee would strongly recommend that the Grand Master be em- powered by this Grand Jjodge, to take the earliest opportunity of visiting the localities of Ontario, Industry, Morpeth, and Rose Lodges, with a view of obtaining all documents belonging to said Lodges, which should now lie in the possession of the Grand Lodge, and that he take such action as he may dpem tit, in relation to the matter, and that his expenses be defrayed by this Grand Lodge. Your Committee would express their gratification at finding tlirtt the D. D. G. M.'s have been alive to the work entrusted to them, and in conclusion, (;on- gratulate the (irrand Ijodge on the general ])rosperity of our beloved Order, and submit the following resolutions : lienolvcd, — That the M. W. (rrand Master, Bissell, Grand Treasurer, Rrown, and P. Rep. Wigmore, be a committee to visit the members of the late I'llgiii Lodge, for the purposes set forth in this report. Ttetolved , — That the incoming Grand Master be authorized to visit the localities of Oi.tario, Industry, \Ior])eth, and Rose Lodges, in accordance with the recommendations of this Committee. All of which is respectfully submitted, .TAMES SMITH, .lAMES WOODYATT, .lOHN FINDLAY, WM. H. READ. On motion of Rep. Sewell, it was resolved tliat the Grand Secre- tary notify Subordinate liodj^es to forward to the (Irand Master, duplicate stattnnents of all monies ]iaid by them to the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, whether on returns or for supplies. Ct. llep. Dolson, from special committee { ' i ...'• •? •'■* .' ii'* ' 'v.. • I . ■• :'i m ..1, ■, ' '■.■' «^^ '••■F,' '.'.n "It I -'■'.'H>;'!i.'' i:.;-i , .... ff * '■1 •y ■*■" ^ ... . 188 JOUBNAL OP THE To the li. W. Grand Lodge of Canada Went, I. 0. O. F.: Your Committee appointed to draft iippropriatt! reHolutiono in reapeot to the memory of our late departed Bro. 1', (}. Sire, ThomaH Wildey.beg leave to|Hul)mit the following : It having pleaHed the Suj)rem(' Uulcr of the UniverMe, to lemove from our midHt, our late beloved and much rcspecited Hro. P. i\. Sin- ThomaH VVildey. after allowinff him to complete more than tlie full nhiire of time UHually allotte(l to man on thiH earth, in extending and watching over the intercHt and welfare of Odd-FellowHhip. Let us truHt that he rests securely and peacefully from his lahon), in the Grand Lodtrc above, and turn our attention to tlu^ example whicii Ids life aflonbi, and stri\ to emulate his good deeds, and carry on the great work that he has inaugmaled. Let the ttrea he has kindled upon our altars be handed down to the future, that it may share with the present, in the blessing of our glorious institution. Less than fifty yeai-s ago, Thomas Wildey was instnimental in planting the germ of Odd-Fellowship up»»n the continent, and to its advancement he consecrated the whole energies of nis life. He established an institution with principles based upon a broad platform of brotherly love, all of us without distinction of party or sect, can meet in social intercourse, and he has lived to see it grow in gigantic proportions, exerting an infiuence of good and benovelence, greater than any other institution of the nineteenth century. How gratifying it nnist have been to him in his last moments, to look around and bciiold the vast structure that had grown so nobly upon the foundation laid by him, now numbering over 143,- 000 Odd-Fellows. What a world of pleasing emotions must be written on the tablets of his memory, as he thinks of the pleasures and blessings he has been instru- mental in bringing to many a disconsolate home. Brethren, let us pray to Ood that he is now enjoying the unspeakable blessings of meeting with his Father in Heaven, and may the good he has done, and the good that we must do, continually arise up to that saitred retreat, to cheer and make, if possible, more happy that good man. Brethren, entertaining as we do, the feeling and sentiments expressed in thi! foregoing preamble, towards our worthy and departed Brother, let us therefore imanimously adopt the following resolutions. liesolved, — That the Grand Lodge of Canada West, I. O. O. F. join in unison with the entire Order, and sympathize with the family and friends of oxirdeiieased Bro. P. G. Sire, Thomas Wildey ; that while we feel the loss of so worthy and valuable a friend to our Order, yet we are certain that our loss was liis gam, for he had completed his three score years and ten, and almost held out lor four score years, when ^;he knock came, and he was received to his long home, we trust in Heaven, a fit resting place for so worthy a man, for one who had been instru- mental in disseminating so many Heaven bom principles here below. Bcsolved, — That we will unite with the Grand Lodge of Maryland in that laudable effort of erecting a suitable monument to his memorj-. Eesolved, — That a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions be fonvar- ded to the R. W. G. L. of the U. S. All of which is respectfully submittid. S. G. DOLSON, JNO. TAYLOB, Jr., JOHN HARRISON. Grand Representative S. G. Dolson, exemplified the secret work of the Order, and conferred the P. N. G. and P. V. G. Degrees on Brothers Humphrey, Smith, Kirkpatrick, Warren, Harrison, Brown and Powell, On motion of Rep. Read, tlie Grand Lodge adjourned until 2 o'clock p. m. Chatham Lodge Room, 2 o'clock p. m. The Grand Lodge convened pursuant, to adjournment. Grand Officers and Representatives all present, 1:1,^ V ' ORAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST, 190 Nomination of Ottlcei's for enHiiinK year beinf? in order, the follow- inR Brotliers were uoniinated, vi/. : — P. O., Marqimnd, nominated H. C. Bingham, for Grand MaHtor. Rep. Smith, " TIioh. Brown, " Depnty (irand Master. " Warren, ** T. Partriduo, " " Humplirey " H. Sewell, " " •• " G. Rep. Dolson, " J. Collins, (t. W., Collins, " J. Harrison, " Grand Warden. Rep. Tait, " Jas. Woodyatt " (irand Sec. & Treas. P. G., Wallace, " R. Wigmoro, " - The Grand Master having appointed as tellers, Iteps. Bristol and Smith, the Grand Lodge proceeded to election witli tlie following result : H. C. Bingham M. W. G. Master, acclamation. H. Sewell R. " D. G. M., 2nd ballot. J.Harrison " G. Warden, acclamation. J. Woodyatt " G. Sec. & Treas., 1st ballot. The above named Officers were then presented by P. G. M. Bissell, and P. (t. Rep. T. Partridge, and installed by G. Rep. Dolson. The Grand Master made the following appointments, vi/. : Rep. J. Taylor Grand Guardian. " Jas. Smith Grand Marshal. " A. Humphrey, Grand Conductor. who were duly installed by Grand Representative Dolson. The Grand Master then appointed the following Past Grands, District Deputy Grand Masters, to take charge of the several Subordi- nate Lodges for the current year, viz : For Brock Lodge R. Fitzsimmons. " Union Lodge C. Yale. " Chatham Lodge G. W. Huson. " Forest City and Eureka Lodges Thos. Brown. " En»?i Lodge W. A. Glover. " Long Point and Gore Lodges Thos. James. " Samaritan Lodge A. Bristol. " St. Marys Lodge J.Harrison. " Imperial Lodge J.Collins. " Rond Eau Lodge A.Humphrey. " Avon and Thames Lodges John Bums. Rep. James Smith, from Committee on Mileage and Per Diem, .submitted the following report and resolution, which were adopted : To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West I. O. 0. F. Your committee on Mileage and Per Diem herewitli submit the following Tables and Report: — ifh ' i I*. ■.J* ^'r 'I' ' ] I i : .,. . .. ,; •« '.; :■■ *'•••! ;■•:,:.., •„.' ■■ . , ■■ • , (■■* ,' , •• ^v • ■,''')i.".- .» ill- ■'■:':':■'.■■' • ,■< n,' v.'v* ; ' I i,i i f - ^> ;' •.':■. ■,'ti'l > 5 £'■;'■■' ^^5 ;,'!. 1 "];'":'■' ■ '-■ ' ''..It *J ■ ^ €iM '■."'./; J h: ^, IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) ^ .*\^ 1.0 I.I m 122 12.2 :? ufi 12.0 11-25 Hi 1.4 IL& 1.6 6" FfiotogF^^hic Sdences Corporalion iP V \ :\ ^, 33 WtST MAIN STMIT WIBSTER.N.Y. M5M (716) 872-4503 O^ 140 JOURNAL OF THE t^»* ■ t', ? 1-v. > 1 Namk of Lodok. No, Hrork !) I'liioii.. Hi ChflthHin at Kureka 3<( Hlgin 32 Erie 33 (lore 84 SiiniaritHii. 35 St. Marys : 3fi linjjerial i 87 Forest City 38 Hoiul Eau' 40 Avon 41 Tiong I'oiiit 42 I'liamcs 43 (tuand Ofkkerh ' Phkhknt. (Iranrt Master 38 Deputy (rraiul Master 30 (xraiid Warden 37 (Vrand Secretary 34 Grand Treasurer . 38 (rrand Hv\>. to (K L. V. S 16 a o »5 i. I K I o I >5 774 244 240 168 172 240 130 24 192 3pt8 V i I be « ! a s c s -5 •si ;< a as 923 22 20 76 "'fso 2»1 4 . 50 130 130 240 240 130 346 32 20 04 16 20 90' 72! 76' a • ■4 hi 9* . ■5 a- 3 o H 93 00 6 00 3 00 6 00 926 22 26 76 3 00 13 80 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 I 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 10 32 10 20 8 04 8 m 10 20 6 iK) 3 72 8 76 3 90 3 90 7 '20 7 20 3 90 10 38 4352 20 130 56 40 300 6 90 3 00 (i 90 3 00 10 20 3 00 10 20 3 00 6 90 3 00 13 38 60 00 190 56 Tlie above is computed at 3 cents per mile, and 91.50 per diem, for two days. Your committee think that the above apportionment per jnile is not quite suffi- cient to cover Reps, expenses, but being within 12 cents, we think it best to adopt that amount. In conclusion, your committee respectfully submit the following: Unsolved, — That the foregoing report be adopted, and the Grand Secretary do issue orders in ttocordance therewith, in favor of the Grand Officers and Kepre- sentntives. All of which is respectfully submitted. .TAMES SMITH, .IAS. D. TAIT, , GEORGE POWELL, Rep. Sewell gave notice of motion to amend the Constitntion, Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1, to be so amended as to adopt tlie Proxy System of representation to the (xrand Lodge. On motion of Rep. Smith, seconded by Rep. Read, it was resolved that the resolution of last session, referriiiv; to apportionment of tlie cost of Cliarter, be rescinded. On motion of Rep. Sewell, seconded by Rep. Bristol, it was resol- ved that the members of the Grand Lodge, now assembled at Chatham," do tender onr sincere thanks to the brethren here, for the use of their Lodge Room, and also for their kind and hearty welcome since our ar- rival amongst them. :-K..^ QUAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 141 On luution of R«i). Tait, seconded by Rej*. FiniUay, it was resolved, that the thanks of tliis (irand Lod({e are hereby tendered to Bro. H. C". Kiiigliani, Past (Irand Secretary, for the very able and ettiuient manner in which he has discharged the (liities of liis otfice, dui'ing the past year. On motion of Hej). Taylor, seconded by llep. Harrison, it was re- solved, that a vote of thanks of this (irand Lod^je be f^iven to our Worthy Past (irand Master, Wni. Uissell, for the strai^^htforward man- ner in which he has disehar^^ed his duty for the past year, and for the f^ood feeUng he has always manifested to our beloved Order. On motion of llep. Hamson, seconded by Rep. SewoU, it was re- solved, that Brothers of Lodges that have surrendere. JOHN McLEAN St. Man/' s " " 3(>. JOHN FINDLAY Li.peria'l " " 37. JAMES SMITH r treat Cifi/ '' " 38. E. F. RYERSON iron, " " 11. JOHN WETHERLY Lona Point " " 42. JAMES M. O'CONNOR Thames " " 43. ARCHIBALD FREW E.ccelsior " " 44. Your Committee on Credentials Ami the foregoing Representatives correct with the exception of the Rep. from Forest City Ijodge, No. 38, who has left his Ccrtilicate behind him, but can be vouched for by Rep. Browne — also an error in the Certificate of E. F. Ryerson, Rep. from Avon Lodge, No. 41, stating that he is elected to serve only until the first of January instead of July 1864. Your Committee also find the following Brothers duly certified as Past Grands, and entitled to membei-ship in this Grand Lodge. A. CRICHTON Union Lodge, No. US HARRY BLACK Eureka " " 30. JOHN LEVEY Thames " " 48. We therefore recommend that the above named Past Grands be admitted as members of this Grand Lodge, and instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree. And we further find that Roud Eau Lodge is not yet represented. In conclusion your Committee move the following :— liesolved, — That the foregoing report be adopted. SAMUEL G. DOLSOX, THOMAS BROWN, JAMES D. TAIT. The following named Past Grands were then instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree, by Grand Rei)re»eutative Samuel G. Dolsou, viz : GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. iia Kureka Lodge, No 80. Goro " 84. Erie '• 88. Avou " 41. Lon^; Point " 42. Thames " 48. Excelsior " 44. n Han-y Black, Thonias .Tames, V. S. Milkes, E. F. Ilyersoii, Jolin Wetherly J. M. O'Connor, Archibald F*'e',v, On motion of Rep. J. Taylor, seconded by Rep. J. D. Tait, it was lieaolvod, — That tlic Minutes of the last sesHiuu of thiti Gand Ludgo, hekl at Chatham, hu adopted oh priuted. The D. G. M. appointed Bro. John U. Peel, Grand Conductor pro tern. And also appointed the following regular Committees, viz : On Dintributioii. — Reps. Taylor, Smith, Findlay. Oil ('oric»poiideiii-e. — Reps. Kirkpatrick, Smith, Ryerson and Tait. (hi lietuius. — Reps. Bristol, Taylor and Huson. On suite of Oiiln- mid f,ei/ish,'tion. — Reps. Smith, Frew, .Tames, Brown and Healy. On /jiiiiH of Snbonlhiiih'H. — Rex)s. Brown, Healy, Ryerson and Kirkpatrick. On Fintiiii'i: — Reps. James, McLean and Wetherly. On Miletiije and per l>ieni. — Rei)S. Tait, O'Connor, and Milkes. The Lodge was then closed in the G. L. Deg^e and opened in the Scarlet Degree. The followmg Report from the M. W. Grand Master was then read, and on motion of Rep. Thos. James, referred to a sj^ecial committee of three for Distribution. M. W. GRAND MASTER'S REPORT. To the Ik. W. Oniiid f,odiie of Canaihi MVx^ /. O. O. F.: Okhcerh and Rki'Rkskntativks. — This day brings us together in our various capacities, as Officers and Representatives, haAang in charge the general interests of Odd Fellowship in the Province, and when we, as Officers liave accounted to you for our past stewardship, you as Representatives, having ascertained the true i)osition and wants of our good craft, are exi)ected to put things "to rights" ? to make the necessary provision for the future ; and having put new Officers in command, to bid them "God speed" for another, and I hope many other successful voyages. When in taking a retrospect of the year past, and of the carnival of riot and war upon oiu* borders, in the track of which we see hosts of distigm'ed, helpless beings, and hear the wail of soitow and anguish which iU'ises from thousands of hearts and homes. When we consider all this in contrast with our peaceful, and i)ro8i)erou8 condition as a people ; and when, bringing the unhai)py scene still nearer the sub- ject before us to-day, wo contrast the guilt that i>ervades our own Grand and Subordinate Lodge, with the troubles and burdens of the Lodges of our Order in tlie United States, it is almost an overjwwer- ing motion which jwomiits us to unite more fervently than ever before, as well in humble thanksgiving for blessings received, as in appropriate supplication for a continuance of Divine favor towards us. While it is meet that we should thus acknowledge the Great Author of all tilings, let us not f argot to specially implore His mercy, ..+' V.1' <-. illf^i • '* m 4^ ■■»« i- "^( ^|t^:l. m'4- .n M'-->f -v. M.. I f5^ ■!':■■. », . 'il ': Tsf rn 144 JOUllNAL OF UIK Mi-, ^uitdinci! and ble>sKiiig, tor Odd FcIIowm mid tliiar LodgoH evorywhere ; to HO prcHei'Vf, strou^thuii mid iuei-uuse thuiu, mid vuuder thoiii 1>1ohh- iii^s to iiimikind ; that, wlitiii peace and K*>*>d \vill a^jaiii ruHUiiiu tliuir sway, Odd Fellows shall he known only to he iionored and lovtd, and our Order remain fur all time to eonie, as it has been for years past, — the most praetical. the most munitieent, and the (grandest heuuvulent organization niton this Continent. Soon after our last adjonrinnent, I visited, in accordance witli my instructions, the localities of Ontario and liidustry Lod(»es. for the j)uii)ose «)f rocoverin<{ their effects. I succeeded in obtaining their Charters, Hooks, Knd>leins and lte({alia, a list of which, together witli the property itself 1 placed in charge of the (trand Secretary, hy wliom tlioy will he duly accounted for. The Furniture and Funds of Ontario Ijodge had been divided among the members. In a paper (marked "A"), accompanying this report may be fouud the names of these brothers, and a statement of the amount each received. Soon after the organization of Industry Lodge, they commissioned the erection of a Lodge Hall, upon a lot donated to tlieui. Their f imds being insuthcient to complete the work the Brothers united in making small loans to the Lodge, with the understanding, as I was informed, tliat they were to be repaid those sums, from the Lodge Funds accumu- lating thereafter. Their supposed benefactor failed soon after the t)ie completion of the Hall, and they learned, too late, that he was unable, as indeed ht^always had been, to give them a title to the lot np(m which they had built. On account of the exorbitant requirements of the party into whose hands the laiiil had passed, the Lmlge felt unable or unwilling to redeem their Hall, and soon removed to another builduig, where they continued their exertions l«)r an existence for some considerabh) time ; but under so much dissatisfaction and discourage- ment from their misfortune, that they finally ceased to work, and, so far as they could, reimbursed themselves for their loans to the Lodge, from the Furniture and Funds they had accumulated. F'or further l)articulars concerning these Lodges, you are referred to their Miimte Hooks and Ilecords and to a communication from their last District Deputy (irand Master, liro. A. Macdonald of Cobourg. Having, without success, made; repeated endeavors by letter, to accomplish the wishes of the (irand Lodge concerning lU)se LiMlge, 1 determined in .Jaiuiary last to visit Andierstbnrg taking the Western Lodges in my route. By this jcjurney 1 secured the Working and Degree Books, the Dispensation, and a few other articles belonging to Hose Lodge. Of their F'unds, 1 i;ould get no account beyond the very nil satisfactory one long since in possession of this Grand Lodge. Their furniturejwas seized^for rent. Concerning the disposition made of their Regalia, Emblems, 5linute Books and other lUjcords, all with whom 1 conversed, professed entire ignorance. Wlieu it is borne in mind, that it is several "ears since this Lodge ceased to work, and that the Dis- pensation recovered by me was a special one, gi'anted two years ago, ujion their reorganization by their Grand Master Dolson, and from that day to this, they have not once held a meeting, or paid a single dollar of dues — it will not be expected that any very fiattering account can bo given by me, either of the property or the conduct of the members of this Lodge. However, in this case as in all others of a similar nature, there are honorable exceptions, whose names, together with such fm'ther particulars as I could obtain, you will find attached to a com- mimicatiou (marked B) addressed you from members of Rose Lodge. ir ■s day of bo of lire, uuh om- e. (iUAND LOlKiK OK CANADA WKSI I I.I I did uot visit Moi-puth, liaviii^ bueii aHHiirctl hy ditlurunt llrotlu'is. ^who I believe were in a position to kiuj\>.i tliiit tlir C'iiartui' was mui- reudered hoou after the dissohitiuii of tito Lo.l^e tliero. and tliu funds having been loaued or misappropriated by their Treasurer, the roniain- ing property, sueh i..«* Books, Euihlouis, l{u;^alia, iSiic., were turned over to their more creditable successor, Uond Eau Lod^c. In the matter of Elgin, our only remaiuin<; dolinqnenl. tiie Work- ing and Degree Books, and Charter of wliich w(!rc recovered last ytnir. a Special Committee was appointed, whose report will bu laid before you at thi « meeting. I consider it is only fair to state liore, that tliest) dehntjuencies are none of them chargeable to the past year, but are, ies> o'.iv, the total of such cases diuiug our existence as a Grand [jod^e. Hut in eacli of these cases of irregularity in disbanding and of dishonor in divitling property and funds, tliis Lodge should not longer delay decisive action. in order tliat those who are free from blame shall not be left on a par with, or entirely at the mercy of sueli as liave tluis far becsn al- lowed to pursue and perfect their evil designs with impunity. Our own indifference or hesitation in dealing with affairs of tliis kind, it appears to me, has not been the part either of wisdom or justice. Let us see to it at once, by our decisicm now, that we offer no license or premium for future misconduct or dishonor among Odd Fellows. In January last I had the ideasure of Instituting Excelsior Lodge No. 44, located at Hamilton, for which a Charter was granted at our last Session. I was most ably assisted tliroughout the entire cere- monies of tlie session, by Grand Officers Woodyatt and Smitli, and by Past Grand Officers Bissell, Peel, Brown, Read, Partridge and Wigmore ; as also by a very creditable number of earnest and talented Bretliren from Union, Eureka, Gore and Forest City Lodges. On account of the size and importance of the City of Hamilton, the necessity for a Lodge of our Order there, has long been felt ; and our meeting for the purpose named, was an occasion we were all delighted to honor, as in conclusion we were proud to acknowledge it, tlie happiest reunion in our experience as Odd Fellows. For t)ie first Representa- tive of that Lodge, Past Grand Archibald Frew, I besi)eak from you all, the welcome to which, if you do not already, you will soon concede lie is really entitled. During the year just ended, I liavc; visited every Lodge of our Order in this Province. In most cases this has been tlone in connec- tion with the execution of the special orders of this Grand Lodge, or in the pursuit of my private business. It would be impracticable to gi\i; you the details of my visit to each Lodge ; their Representatives here, to talk with and to you, and their Semi-Aunual Reports soon to be laid before you, will inform you of all that is most important coneeriiinj^ them. The reception I met was invariably gratifying to me and credit- able to the Fraternity, and tlie Lodge meetings were well attended, by Brethren, who with scarcely an exception were ready to renew with me their pledges of zeal and fidelity to the principles of the Order. In each Lodge I endeavored to liave a thorough rehearsal in the Secret Work, making sucli correction, imparting such advice as 1 deemed necessary, and conveying from one Lodge to the other, those items of information with regard to Lodge rooms and appiu'tcnaces. Finances. Membership, efficiency and zeal, as 1 thonglit best calculated to increase fraternal interest and incite laudable emulation. 10 '.'■1* • HI llJ II ..!• :»!•.:■ '3 .. .' ••■^ ■ •■■■ ••*:.•■-' ' ■ 'J- ■.^' f.mi ■i-mm -Am iU> l(»M;NAIi (•! IHI, {?;]• V^' ■ wt-: .-<■■:■ If «.'■■.(?:• J ■ P 1' i * *^"*^ ■^^":": .'•it ■ V"*-. ,' «» »•.■<•.* If J "*•**.-•' ii^ ■■■'■' ■•^■' '',' -.' - fir*'' . . In Miis <(iiiiit'( tinii. I iiiiisl piii'ticiiliirlv (■oiiiiiifiul to vDur iiotici' tli*- actiitii of liiioii Loil^f in tlu' i-r*'('tion ot it ln>iiiitiliil mikI Spacions 0«1(I Fellows iiiill. Tin- Urt'tiiivii of St. Miirv's Ijcilm-. \\luiht» Hall \\\\ now occupy. lUf iilso the 4»\vnt'rs «»f their Hall. 'I'licsi' niv «'\iinij)k's. which cuti iMid should he followcil hv iniiiiy oMit r Lodjii-s ininxMliaU'ly. iin«l in lime hy nil. On iiccount of liie dislance uud conse(|ueut tli'afl u)miii our limited Kunds. I had not Ihouj^ht a visit to IJrock ljnMi- ness iniex|K'etedl> calliii<; ine to Montreal. atVorded an opportiujity which I jiladly iniproved. Notwitlistandin^ the lateness of luy arrival there, (juiti- uui'Xixcted to them, a meeting was speedily improvised, at wiiicli I had tlie [ileasui'i' of <'\cluiu^'in^ i'uu;^ratulations with several former associates in (»ran. Our nua'tm^ was tpnti- iiifonnal, lint was improved to the best advantaj^e. both in conveying' and receivin^j infonmition [)ertinent to the occasion, and proved. I beheve, mutually agreeable and satisfaetory to all ]>resent. M<»st of you are aware tliat Broekville was the home of our Hrst (irand Master, the lamented Dr. Reynolds, the ori({inator, and until his death, the nnister spirit of our present organization iiA a (irand fiodti' . Urock Lodj^e. of which he was a member, is the oldest of our Subordinate fjod^i-s. Hearing these things in mind, you will readil> ajijucciatc the stran<,'i'ly minj^led feelinys with wliicii I ap- /»roiiched, and souj«ht familiarity with the scenes and associates of Ins life and labors — feelin-^'s of sorrow for his loss: of respect almost aiucuntinj,' to devotion for his memory, and of fraternal sympathy and lov«^ for his co-labon rs wlin stdl cluster around the altar «'onsecrated by his words and «<)nduct. to the works of Kriendship. Love and Trntli. What hallowed memories center around his home and Lod^e ! And iiow shoidd the rcLollectioii of his iintiriufi devotion to onr cause iirompt his successors tliere. and our Ui'ethren everywhere, to renewed efforts for tlie extension and perpetuity of Odd Fellowship. In Novend)er last. I n.ceiv.il a letter frcmi the Correspondinj.; Sec- retary of the Manchester I'nity Order of Odd Fellows; written, as stated therein, in conformity with a resolution passed at their last ses- sion, askiny whether aiiythin'.; in the way '^f anial({a:nation or reci- procity could be effected, wliereby the objects of both Orders (tould be advanced and if so. what steps were Jiecessary to accomplish that end'.' This <'oniinunicalio)i, together with a eo])y of my rejdy tfi the same, will be found amon<^ otlui' coiTesitoiiden<'e and papers for yonr consifhfration. Of the various (piestions submitted for my tiecision, to all of which I ha\«' replied, sevc^ral were only of local interest ; while others were of minor imiuatance. ov. so well defined by the usaj^esof the Order and •the reiH'ated action of our own and the 15. W. (rrand Lod^e of tlie I'nited States, that 1 dtem it unne<< ssary to place them upcm record, anil will only offer the foUowinj^ : 1st. A Lodjre. having' rejected a camlidate. on a vote taken with- out ball ballots ; at its next re^jular meetinj^ proceeded to a ball ballot, (as jd'escribed by the t'<»nstitntion.l for the same candidate who was thus elec-ted. <^OKi!V : \Vai> the re consideration, and final action of the Lodge correct'.' My reply sustained the final action of the Lodj^e, on the i;round that the ballot which r«'suJted in rejection, was not conformable to law and consequently void. 'Jnd. Can a member retiring with the V. (i.'s 1'. W. for the night, i ■: UU.VNl) LODlrK Ol'' tJANAJ).\ VVIih'l, ll'i !)«' iv-iidiiiittrd lit any tiino (liiriii^ tliiit incrtiiii; by uiviii^ tlu! hiiiik! to tlu! I. (i. ".' To wliifli I iiiiswi red ••V«'s." M. Ai'(> ciiiKiiiltitrH rctiiiiiiii^ nicinlM'i'sliiii ill tli«.^ Muiu-lutstcr I iiity cli^iltk' to iiiitititioii in onr Lod^ttH : ntid is it lulniissiiltlr for iiicndHU'H of out' Order to nnitt; witii tiic M. I'., lliiis liol(lin!L< nitinilx rsliip in l)otli Orders".' My reply wis '"No." Siilisei|iieiitly. I ol)tiiiiii>il, tliroii>{li llie Deputy Orniid Sire for tliis IVoviiici!. tlie opinion ot the Most Worthy (iriiiid Sire of tlie I'liited States, whieli is on fyh^ mid fully supports my own view of this ease. (jiiite recently I received from the source of the last (^iierv. a special request from the X. U. on lushalf of the Ijodyt; ; that L would call y«mr attention to this question, with a view to its discussion, and if tieeiiied advisalile. siuh representation of tlu- siihji^et. to tlu" Oniiid Ijo !"(. of tli(! rnited States as wduld ])erhaps result in such amendment of law, or relation of usa<{e, as would |icrmit the initiation of members of tin; Maneliester Inity. It is a question which I believe e'xclusively ett'eets this jurisdiction, iiiid I respectfully submit it for your consideration. The ainendnients udopteil at last s(;s.-.ioii havi- worked hivorably, and if followed up by those proposed for this lueetiiij^, will. I believe. Iilace lair Financial affairs on a more liberal and sub.staiitiul basis than las existed for s(»me time past; a result much to be desiii'd, since we should have been ••oinpellid. in a short time, under our former system, to resort to s[iL'cial assi^ssmeiit. The Deputy District (Jraiid Mastias have been more than usually prompt, in reiiiittiiit^ their olli<'ial reports; and I trust e(pially so. in the performauee of the various (hities assif^ued to them. As very mu(;h of advautiif^e. both to the (Iraiid aiul Siiliordinate Lodj^e arises from the promptitude and faithfulness of the District Deputy, it is cariastly to be lioiied that futiue ajipointees, w ill not only acee])t their Commis- sions with pride, but. not resting satisfied with tillin;,' nominal jiositions. see to it that iiotbiti^ is left undone or unattended, vvhicli will advance the interests of the Ord«'r, and espe«ially, that the very first, and in fact every act of their Lodj^es, desij{iied for, or tendin<^ to cbsmember- iiieiit, is promptly and fully re' ''ttud idther Ut tlu« (iraud Set.-retary or (Jrand Master. For tlu- lirst time in many ears we havi' complete riiturns from all our existiiif^ Lod<*es, aiul none have ceasef the Keturns the Secretary's Hepurt will attordyou an ab- strat^t, and the Ke]»orts will in due lourse be reviewed in Committee. While 1 do not for a iiumieut eonclude that our receipts towards tliortion to our numbers, will compare favorably with that of any of the State clurisdietions from whi(rli we have yet heurd. This sum, small thou}4h it is, is our sincere tribute to the memory of Father Wildey ; and added to similai' sums to be gathered in from all parts of this continent, will accomplish a work which will creditably liei-petuate his memory, and be alike honorable to us all. Kxperience and observation liav«" taiii^ht me that tin; labors of (iraial Secretary are. and by no means should be limited to the duties enjoiued upon him in the Constitution. So far as authority e.vteiids, that of course should be his guide and limit ; but there are inuiuuerable other opjiortuiiities and ways of ini[>artin(* information, and keeping up an interest throughout the fraternity, both by tongue and pen. wliicli i Jn'. H ■f 4 * fill !i \.' mm ■ i^: C.'v ' 'rl' '• '.•■•■.■•>l''t' m mm llh .lOUUNAL UV THK 21] "'^'^'v • mf. Ll^l. voi-y aitpropriritoly fulls witlihi hisHphci-e!, iind thus nmdors liis position not only tliu most iiHotiil, but tlio most arduous imv (louuccted with our (iraud Iiod^(^ It is lii^ldy ^ratityiujr to mo to ac;kuowhf ('aiifornia, Iowa, KiiiiKaH, .MinneHota, N(!)>i'aKl{a, MaHsarliUHottH. Mi- chigan, Now IlanipHliire. Maryland, I'cnnHylvania, Now York, Oliio, OiKtrict of Colnnihia, Kcntiu-ky. Indiana, MiMsonri, 'lYnncsm-e and Maine, an happy to Hay that all tluvsc, whilo they doeply iloploro the torrihk' condition in which their conntry is placcii hy the crnci and desolating war now raging there, yet speak hop(>fully of the present iind fnture prosiwcts of the Order, and most of th(Mn afford inideniahle evidcnc(> of the great good accomplished ity tiie Order, which is hronght more jtrominently into view hy the din^ necessity that exists for its henevolcnt miuistra- tiouH. fn accordance with the resolution of last Hession, an appeal was nuide to each snhordinate Lodg(^ in the jurisdiction for a fuhscrii»tion to the Wildey Monument Fund. To this sevj'ral of the Lodges have already responded in a liheral manner, and it is hoped that ero this session close the renniinder will have done likewise*. The amounts received will he found in the statement herewith submitted. The matter of purchasing the stones upon which our Subordinate Lodge Charters: were printed having been placed in the hands of the Executive Officers, I am happy to report, that, as the result of considerable correspondence, one special and two casual visits to Toronto, made by M. W. Grand Master, we have at last effected the purchase of the principal stone, containing the blJlck drawings. The other quite small stone containing the written portion had been defaced, but can be obtamed at a trifling cost at any time. We contracted ■with Messrs. W. C. Chewett & Co., for tlie renewal of the written portion and the tints, and also for the printing of a limited supply of Charters for sale. For further particulars you are referred to the correspondence and memorandum of agreement made with Messrs. Chewett & Co., through whose courtesy and favor we were finally enabled to secure our ol) jcct easier and (earlier than we could other- wise have done, and to whom this acknowledgment is justly due. Early in the' year descriptive circulars of tlio ('liartors were mailed to all acces- sible Grand Lodges, and sample Charters sent to a few. 1 would recommend the purchase of tho small stone referred to aliDve. Orders already received will very nearly, if not quite, reimburse the Grand Lodge for tlie purchase made, and there is every probability that when tlie financial, political and soc-ial affairs of our neighl)ors shall have regained their ecpiilibrium, we shall be enabled to realize by the sale of Ciiarters all that my predecessor in office anticipated in his annual report, and in view of the fact that some of our negotiations are yet incomplete would recommend that the whole matter be left in present liands for another year. The original Dispensation of Chatham Lodge (a Charter having been granted instead) has been cancelled in accordance with the resolu- tion of Grand Lodge. The Dispensation of Eureka and Brock Lodges are the only ones of this class yet uncalled. Charters of extinct Lodges, (Ontario, Industry and Rose,) have been recovered during the recess, and together with inventory of the •If 'I i . TV.' I. in .4 ; / i;< ,J :u'.'f:i' i 'it I'. i I.MI .TOUimAI, OV THK m^- i^vK pr«»p«)rtv rt'C()v<'ml. nvf rMof siiitl [iiMl^UH. Piirt t»f flu- (iffiHts «»l' tli«' iilxtvc liOil^'i's liMVc Im'cii ilis|i ciircfully piVHcrvi-d for riitinr r«>f«'r»'iir<'. TIn> viiliif of the cliiti^ic ImioKs iiikI |iro|M«rly ohtiiiiicd is coiiMiilrrnlily yvt-atrv tiiaii tlio «'\pfiHc iiK'iiiTrd in tiicu rcnivi'ry. 'rii«^ Hy-laws of KxcclHiov liod^f, t^iid tin uiiiMitlt'il llylaw of Onvc liod^o. arc MiilniiittiMl for your ti|)))roviil. Aiiu'IkIiiu'IiIs to tlic Coiistitiitioii of tliin (hand Lod^o of whicli hotico was j,'iv«ii ln>^t Scs.-.ioii will rctiniri' your carcfnl conHidc'ratioii. Till' l.'orrcHpondcnci' had lu't\v«'«'ii the M. W. (Irand ^hiHtrr an*l niywif iH herewith Hiihiiiitted. The StMiii Annual Ihports for hotli ti^nis from all tlie li(Hl^(•H have h»'tn rcffivi'd >,'ivin;; cvidcntt' of life and activity in the henevoleiit work of the Order. Wlio s inlie.ite the ahility. if uvm] la.', tr) do yet more for the iilleviation nl sicKiK'ss iind dintress. It will he well for the jiropor « ommittee to earefnily exumiiM* the reports with a view to th»iuired t«» adhere to our well estahlished nsajje and law. The Statistical 'J'ahlo a(!eom))iiuyin^ this will show more fully the eoiiditioii of the several Lodjjes. ' The income and ex|»enditure fik. I'osc Tii«l;ic |i ti Qo Balnnci' of RoKalin, OtitMiiK Lnflf,'t' 5 oy •2 Workiuff Hooks 'J2 50 5 00 t Dptfroo Books 2 .50 10 00 2 UolMjknli Books 1 25 2 50 3 J'ublip Installntioii Books 105 !} 75 HDeprce Books 2 00 ](i 00 :i Working Mooks l 25 3 75 11 Visitinf,' (Janis .. 25 2 75 Orders. Blanks, Circnliivs, Heport«, I'rojiositions Ac 10 00 I'ostago Stiimi).' I m Amonni owing hy Kxcclsior Ijodfic for Tifpiliii 27 00 Aniount owiiitc liy l-'.ric Lixlffc for two \V'ovkin<; Hooks l (Mi Total jiea 8B V the ^- tin ' ivn- fr t; (M) r> ()o >0 5 00 lO 10 00 !o 2 50 10 !J 75 i) ]li 00 5 3 75 !5 2 75 10 00 I 18 27 00 \ 00 )162 8fi ailAN'D LODOK Ol" CANADA WKST. 151 S 1 3 < H H b a II <1 1 Eh il i¥a:t.t:t:s«s«8f;!;53r2$g '^ fC w ■>! a 1^ 5 tf 31 Si >r ?i2 ^ ' '|iiiii.| |ii.i.)n>t<) •|)m.,r iiui|ilao |>ini ^vopiAV •■^llll.l.MJI |uitiiiiv ;<• ^iiuoiuy ■.(•'!I'>}I 1"1«'X •|MH(| ^m )[ |)«»A\opi^^y • 'N ?s is 5 c tr r* c :j 5; . • •* • « -^ t ic i; -c ri 2 t- -r ' 5 -• ;i '^ - '^ ■;< 2 9 "J* ^1 _ ; r. 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To this end I conceive the Grand Lodge will do well if it adopt the amendment proposed at last Session, and recommended before that by Past Grand Masters Yale and Dolson, I refer to Proxy Representation. In conclusion, brethren, accept my warmest thanks for the honor conferred upon me. Look leniently on the shortcomings of my admin- istration, of the bruBt committed to me, and let me trust that my sue cessor will have it in his power to report much greater prosperity another yeax* " i> ■ Fraternally submitted, ' ' ' JAMES WOODYATT, Orand Sec. and Treas. The Grand Beprej^ntative to the Grand Lodge of the United States read the following Report, which was on motion of Rep. J. D. Tait, referred to the Committee on State of the Order : — GRAND REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT. To tlw R. W. Orand Lodge of Canada We$t, I. O. O. F. : Sib and Brothers, — It is with much pleasure that I again meet with you as your Representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States, and render unto you such of the proceedings of that Grand body as is essential to the interests of our Order in Canada West. The Grand Lodge of the United States met according to adjourn- ment in the city of Baltimore, on Monday, 15th August, when on report of the Committee on Credentials, twenty-four GrandLodges and eleven Encampments were represented. The Most Worthy Grand Sire, R. B. Boylston, of South Carolina, was again not present to preside over the deliberations of the Grand Lodge, in consequence. I presume, of the unsettled state of affairs in ^M n'''.i- '^.^1 ■■ 1 »*;^# .ih • ■!'* •; '■'•'■? mm Ax i ■1^^' ;:-i Legislative Head of the Order, over whose deliberations he so long and so ably presided, and in furtherance of this object that the co-operation of all sister Jurisdictions be invited, to the end that the offering may be the spontaneous and united tribute of the brotherhood at large, beg leave to report that the committee regard it as eminently projier that the proposed monument should be erected under the auspices and di- rection of the Grand Lodge of the United States, representing as it do • several Subordinates, and that such sums as may be con. tributed by fudividual bi others, or Lodges, or Encampments, maybe received by the Grand fiecretarics or Grand Scribes of sucli .Jurisdictions, by them to be for- warded to the Grand Corresponding Secretary ; to be placed by him in the Treas- »iry of the GiW'?''. Lodge of the United States, to be held by the Grand Treasurer in special trust as the Wildey Monument Fund. Resolved, further, — That a Committee of liive be appointed for the purpose of receiving drawings or designs for a suitable monument, and estimates of its cost to be reported to the next session of the Grand Lodge of the United States. Resolved, — That this action on the part of the Grand Lodge of the United States, is not to be construed in any way to commit this body to the erection of ii monument to Thomas Wildey, or to incur any responsibilities therein, other than to apply the funds voluntarily contributed to the object contemplated. Resolved, — That this Grand Lodge hereby pledges its faith to the fraternity, that no debt shall be contracted in the erection of said monument, beyond what the voluntary contributions of the Order may amount to, and that only such a monument or tablet shall be erected, as the funds thus collected shall pay for, and that under no circumstances shall any contract l>e made or plan adopted ex- ceeding the amount of the sum thus contributed and provided for the purpose. From the report of the Grand Corresponding and Recording Sec- retary, the Order ajjpears to be in a healthy condition, the utmost har- mony continuing to prevail, although in some jurisdictions there has H i 11 '■'•''I ■'I illl '.<■ .••■Ill, ^ WW if I' & •m- . .'fit Ji^ W ,•'» !**« i +*' ■ • ^ 1A6 JOURNAL OF THE been a falling ofif in memberahip, in consequence of so many of our mem- bers going into the army. There was some prospect of a deficit in the Treasury of the Orand Lodge, but the Representatives present magnanimously voted a suffici- ent reduction of their mileage to meet the emergency. The cousequeuce of which was that the Grand Treasurer, in his report, was enabled to say that the financial condition of the Grand Lodge was now much more favorable than it had been for a series of years. This Session being the time according to the Constitution for the election of Grand Officers, the following members of Grand Lodge were duly elected and installed with the usual ceremonies : M. W. Grand Sire — P. G. M., James B. Nicholson, of Pennsylvania. R. W. Deputy Grand Sure— P. G. M., Wm. H. Young, of Maryland. R. W. Grand Cor. and Rec. Secretary — P. G. M., Jas. L. Ridgely, of Maryland. R. W. Grand Treasurer — P. G. M., Joshua Vansant, of Maryland. APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS : R. W. Grand Chaplain — P. G. M., James D. Wilhamson, of Ohio. «• " Marshall— P. G. M., B. W. Dennis, of Michigan. " " Guardian — P. G., Augustus Pfaff, of Pennsylvania. *• " Messenger — P. G., John E. Chamberlain, of Maryland. The Committee to whom was referred the revision of the Secret Work of our Order, only partially reported, and the matter was again laid over until the next Session. The Committee on Grand Bodies, not represented, reported the fol- lowing States not to be present, namely, South Carohna, North Caro- hna, Louisiana, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Teimessee, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, Arkansas and Vermont, which was asc3rtained to be from causes entirely beyond their control. A communication was received while in Session, and read by Grand Secretary, from the Grand Master of the State of Virginia, which for a moment created considerable clapping of hands by the Grand Repre- sentatives. It was as follows : Office of the M. W. utrand Master, of the B. W. Orand Lodge of Virginia, Norfolk, Sept. 7th, 1862. Dkah Sib and Bbotheb, — Permit me to remind you that our mail facilities are open between you and I, and notwithstandiug the difficulties of this cau»eleRs war, it will afford me much pleasure to receive your daily printed proceedings. I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, * A. L. HILL, Orand Master. To James L. Bidgely, Esq. On motion of Grand Lodge, the request of Grand Master Hill was granted, and the proceedings were ordered to be sent to all Grand Bodies not present. It has been decided by resolution of the Grand Lodge of the United States, that Grand Secretaries or Grand Scribes, shall not deliver cards to any one. except he has first received a written order signed by the Secretaries of Lodges or Scribes of Encampments, in his own hand writing, and authenticated by their Seals. It was also decided, in the same manner, that all reports of Sub- ordinates to Grand Lodge, must contain the signature of each of the elective officers thereof, and the same carefully preserved by Grand Secretaries and Scribes. - ■ .. = ."- .•,.-.,f.,.^ .-,,.,,. GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST 167 A brother depo.sitin|{ a withdrawal card iu a hodge for membership, must be in possession of A. T. P. W. Lodges when giving withdrawal cu,rds to members should impart the A. T. P. W. to them. Should any brother fail to be in possession of such words, he can only be admitted as au Ancient Odd Fellow. Such, brethren, is a brief outline of the most of the business done by Grand Lodge, the Session lasting only four days. Of course there is a gi-eat amount of time consumed by committees, and the discussion of appeal cases, whici. ire of a local nature and not necessary to intro- duce lierc. The Grand Lodge will meet again in the City of Baltimore, if no unforseeu cause happens to prevent it. Brethreu, iu closing this report, permit me to return you my thanks for the contidence you have reposed in electing me to the honorable position of liepreseutative to the Grand Lodge of the United States, and hope and trust, that my humble efforts for the good of our Order may have produced some good results. Still hoping that Odd Fellowship may safely pass through all the difficulties which is now shaking its foundation to the very center, and that soon all America's sons shall once more be gathered within its peaceful folds. Respectfully submitted, SAMUEL G. DOLSON, hntntl Heprenentatke. Bep. Taylor from the Committee on the distribution of subjects submitted the following report and resolution, which were adopted. St. Maiy's, August 5th, 1863. To Uui H. II . a rand LoiUje of Voiuulu West /. O. O. F. Your Ci>mraittee to whom waH referred the (Iistribui;iou of liubjeuts iu the M. W. Grand Master's, and R. W. Grand Secretary and Treasurer's reports, most respectfully recommend, Tiiat Clauses of Grand Master's Report, Nos. 8, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, be referred to the Committee on Laws of Subordinates, and that the remaining portion be submitted to the Committee on State of the Order and Legislation. And further recommend that clauses in Grand Secretary and Treasurer's re- port, viz : Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 15, be referred to the Committee on the State of the Order, and that (;lauses Nos. 7, 8 and 11, be referred to the Committee on Laws of Subordinates ; clause 9, to Committee on Correspondence ; Clause 10 to Com- mittee on Returns, and clauses 12, 13 and 14 to the Finance Committee. Your Committee respectfully submit the following resolution : Resolved,— IhxA the above recommendations be adopted. JOHN TAYLOR, Jk, JAMES SMITH, JOHN FINDLAY. The Grand Lodge then adjourned, in order to give time for tlie several committees to prepare their reports. LoDUK Room, 7 O'clock P. M., ' > ^ . August 5th, 1868. Pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Lodge met and opened in the Scarlet degree, the M. Vf. Grand Master, H. C. Bingham, presiding, and on call of Roll, the following Officers and Representatives answered to their names : — Grand Master Bingham, D. G. Master Sewell, Grand Warden Harrison, Grand Sec. & Treas. Woodyatt, Grand Guardian Taylor, Grand Marshal James Smith, Grand Conductor, pro. tern., J. R. Peel, Grand Representative Dolson. I;. .1. 5: m Hi . •••K.5iii-V. ■ . 168 .lOUHNAL OF THE Reps. Tait, Healy, Hiihou, Hrowii. Kirkpatrick, MilkeH, JaiueH, Bristol, Findlay, Ryersou. Wetlierley and O'Connor. Tlie Committeo ou CvedentialH submitted the following Supple- luentarj' Repoit, with resohitiou subjoiued, whicli were adopted : To the H. yV. Ot'tiHd Loihje ofCuimlu Went, I. (). it. t . : Your Committee 011 Credentials do fmiiher report iipouPust Grand Certiftcuteu, uud which we ttud correct, viz.: r. G. EDWARD LONG, ) " GEO. H. MARLATT,....- [ •' DAVID A. ROBERTSON \-Si. Marys Lodge, No. 86, St. Mariju. " THOMAS IREDALE I •' JAMES WHIMSTER, J " CHARLES LEE \ " WILLIAM MOWATT . . . .: [Auuu Lodge, A'o. U, Stratford. " E. F. RYERSON ) We therefore submit the following Resolution for adoption : ReHolvfd, — That the above named P. G.'s be admitted as lacinberK of the Grand Lodge, and instructed in the Grand Lodge and Past OfUcial Degrees. SAMUEL G. DOLSON, THOMAS BROWN, ' ■• •' , t. ,. . .JAMES D. TAIT. The Committee on Laws of Suborctiuates submitted the followiuf^ Report and RcHohxtion : St. Mauvs, August oth, 1W)3. To the fi. W. ffrand Lodije of Canada II Vs^ /. O. (). F. : Your Committee on Laws of SnViordinates, humbly beg to submit tlio fol- lowing : Ist. Your Committee have entertained the suggestion "'for the amendment of By-law No. 73, of Gore Lodge No. 34," and recommend that so much of that By-law as follow the words, 'next preceding such vote," be erased. 2nd. Yotir Committee further recommend the adoption of By-law No. 78, of Gore Lodge. 3d. Your Committee further recommend the adoption of the Constitution and By-laws of Excelsior Lodge No. 44, with the exception of Article V., See. 1, of By-laws, by substituting for the word "ten" the word "six," and amending Sec. III. of same article by substituting for the words "two dollars for each de- gi'ce," the words following: ''Two dollars for the ftrst degrae," and "three dol- lars" for each of the subsequent degrees. 4th. Your Committee further recommend that clause No. 4, of Article V. of the (Constitution of Subordinate Lodges be amended by substituting forthe words, "btit shall not be less than one dollar and fifty cents (or seven shillings aivl six pence)" the words following: "But shall be at the following rates: #4.00 per year with 15 per cent., ^.00 per year with 12i j)er cent., ^6.00 per year and over, 10 per cent, payable to the Grand Lodge on such <'ontribution8.' 5th. Your Committee have examined the Report of the M. W. Grand Mastej-, and have given attention to those portions of it which were brought under the notice of your Committee. 6tli. Your Committee regret that they cannot recommend the sustaining the M. W. the Grand Muster's decision as to the subject or query contained in Sec. '2 of Clause 18th. 7th. We recommend that the decision of the M. W. the Grand Master, con- tained in Sec. 3, Cbiuse 19, be sustained, ard which same matter is referred to in Clause 20. 8th. As to clause No. 8. in the K. W. Grand Secretary's Report relating to the change of the Coustitixtion, as the representation to the Gi-aud Lodge, your Com- mittee cannot recommend any change to be made thereon, considering such a change as proposed to tend to a certain extent to curtail a free and just represen- tation of the opinions of Subordinate I/odges, and of the sentiments of each par- ticular Lodge. (iUAND LODGE OF (JANAUA WE81. i6U 111 aoconlAiicn with the foivgoiug, we reHpeotfuUy suliinit the following Be- HolutioiiH : Int. Heiiolveil,—'t!hut aniuiiduient of By-law 73, of (toit Ludgt: No. 84, be iiordiuate JiOdges, be amended as leiommeuded by your Committee. 5th. Rutolved, — That the decision of our M. W. f4rand Master, eoutaiucd iu tlauHes 10 and 17 of his Keport, be adopted. 6th. Htisolvrd, — Tliat clause 6 of your Committee's Report be adopted. 7tb. Hesoloed, — That the decision of the Grand Master, contained in Sec. 8, (dause 19, be adopted. 8th. Besolved, — That the recommendation of your Committee on clause 8, in It. W. Grand Secretary's Report, be adopted. Respectfully submitted. ' ' THOMAS BROWN, Chairman. , , . E. 1'. RYERSON, . . ; . , ' T, HEALY. . ., „■ ; , ,.' R. KIRKPATRICK. The I'ore^^oiug RcHolutiuus liaviug lieen taken u]> clauMe by clause, upon due deliberation thereon, resulted in the following : ReHolutiouM Nobi. 1, 2, 8, 4 and 5, adopted. Resolution ti lost, and the following adopted iu lieu thereoi, viz. : . Moved in amendment by Rep. Tait, seconded by Rep. Findlay, and Uesolved, — That the decision of the M. W. Grand Master i>u clause G of his ixldress, be and is hereby confirmed. Resolutions 7 and 8 adopted. The Committee on Credentials submitted the following additional report, and resolution which were adopted. St. Mamvs, August 6th, 1863. To the Ji. ir. Giund Lodge of Canada Went, I. O. (). F.: Your Committee on Credentials are happy to report that the fuU representa- tion is now made up, as Rep. Peter Fraser, of Rond Ban, has just arrived. We therefore rei)ort Past Grand I'l'aser duly elected and accredited, and re- i-ommeud that he be admitted to a seat in this Right Worthj' Grand Body. We therefore submit the following : Resolved, — That the foregoing Report be adopted. SAMUEL G. DOLSON, , :-..;«-V.--.. -Miv .: n- •■..<'. ^ •<:■%, r THOMAS BROWNE, ■.. '■ <. ' JAMES D. T.VIT. Tlie R. W. Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of the Uni- ted States, Bro. Samuel ii. Dolson. then exemplified tlie secret work of the Order. It being now past eleven o'clock, the Lodge then adjourned until Thursday moi-uing, the 6th inst. .•'ll"JH.i>,rl ,!i. St. Makvs, Thursday, Aug. Hth, 1868. Pm'suant to adjom'muent, the Grand Lodge convened, and ju call of roU all the Officers and Representatives answered to their names, with the exception of Rep. P'rew. of Excelsior Lodge. t*- • j j^ • • ^■'V:M ,!:.?••, ''^■':m%. fj^ §-U\ ■•V ■'^r I' i M If? :; ItM) JOURNAL OF THE D!?iL.»-'" : "' a ' [Si*- Rep. James Smith, from Committee oa the State of the Order and Le^i-ilation, tiubmitted the foUowiug Report and Rasohitioaa, which were adopted : . i St. Makvu, August 5th, 1863. To tlie B. W. Grand Lodge of Canada Went I. O. 0. F. We, your Coannitteu on thu State of the Order, have muoh pleasure iu 8ub- tuittiug the following ileport : The very lengthy and interesting addiesses of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, have been very carefully looked into by your Gomtuittee, who are very much gratified to find therein great encouragement that our beloved Order is steadily increatting, both in regards to numbers and usefulness. We regret to leani that our Grand Master has been unable to again get Onta- rio, Indnstrv, Rose, and Elgin Lodges into working Order; but we trust soon to liear that the nientbers of the said Lodges, individually, may come to a better understanding with each other, and harmonize so that they will at a very early date unite themselves once more with the brotherhood, and thereby enjoy the privileges and benefits of Odd Fellowship. With regard to those members of Ontario Lodge dividing among themselves the funds and property of the Lodge, we would recommend that your Honorable Body use the most strenuous means to punish them as their merits deserve, and have their names published as acting unworthy of men and Odd Fellows. Your Committee have much pleasure to learn that another L ^dge has been added to our number, and one which in the estimation of all Odd Fellows, will do much to the furtherance of our cause. We now speak of Excelsior Lodge No. 44, instituted at the city of Hamilton in January last. Your Committee highly approve of the syste.n adopted by our Grand Master iu visiting the different Lodges in our jurisiiocion, as th i sa^n a has a, ^reat ten- dency to create a better and more lasting feeling to the Or.l^^r in a^meral, and trust that the same plin will be continued by each suocee Ung Gr>in I M istor. Your Coil aithee are proud to learn that the mj ibirs 4 Juiuu Lo Ige, St. Catharines, have followed the steps of the brethren of St. Mirys, in possessing themselves of a Hall or Lodge Room of their own, and trust soon to hear, not only of some, but of flU the Lodges in Canada doing likewise. Year Committee are pleased to learn that the District Deputies have acted with a promptness worthy of their position, and which has greatly assisted the Worthy Grand Secretary to prepare his Report for this Grand Lodge, and trust that future D. D.'s will exercise a similar zeal. Your Committee fully concur with the hopes of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, relative to the Wildey Monument. Resolved, — That the purohasing of the Charter Stones, and all matters ap- IMtrtaining thereto, be left in the hands of Brothers Bingham, Woodyatt, Sewefl, and Harrison, and that they carry out the instructions given them at a former session ol this Grand Lodge. Be»olved, — That the Grand Seci-etary be instructed to demand from each and all the members of Ontario Lodge, situated at Cobourg, who participated in the division of its funds, at the time of breaking up, the amount each received, and should they decline to comply with the foregoing, then be it further Resolved, — That the Grand Secretary make known throughout the Order, the facts in connection therewith. All of which is respectfully submitted. JAMES SMITH, ,; s. THOMAS BROWN, ' . T. HEALY, ' THOMAS JAMES, ARCHIBALD FREW. Rep. John Taylor, from the Committee on Returns, submitted thtt following Report and Resolutions, which were adopted : 'lothe R. W. Grand Lodge of Oanadtt West I. O. O. F: We, your Committe on Returns, having ezaokiued the various Lodge Roturus, beg leave to report as follows : GUAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. l«l 'I'hi^ retiiniH of Jh'OL'k, Union, Chatham, Euiuku, Gore, Roud Eau, Samaritau, l''oi't)i*t City, and Loiin I'oinl. urn correct. I'Uie 1.(hI(,'o No. 'Mi, ilorn not f,'ivt' names of rejected appLieautH ill Term eud- inK^Otli .lime; tlu'.\ iilso rontiniU' l.> cliui>,'c four duUarii per auuum, which is iiiiitniiA to Constitution, iind piiv the Grand Lodge 15 per <'eut. instead of lU, uhii'ii of ('oMi'M' is not iidvantii^'cons to tlieir Lodge; in Term eudiug Juue iiUtli, limy do not insert niiuies of (-caned to bo members for iiuu-payment of dneti — they rt'tuin tive. St. Mar\ s Lod^c No. ilti do not give names uf ceased to he memberH for uou- |.i>meut of dues, ihon^'li tliey report 17; they also report 'Jl members oil bookb w lii'ii tlu'ir tigiaes oidy mal«c 59. Imperial l.od^^c No. It', report 1 menihei-H deceased for Term eiidiiig 31bt l>eceinl)cr wliicli is not correct, tiu'y also iu the same report give teu membem w itiidra\\ n and only insert tlie nann' of one. They report two members expelled, and do not give nanu's in eitlnT reports; also give fifty-five uameB on bookH when tignres only show tliirtv -nine ; and in last report fifty-six members iustead of forty, and not signed hy the proper N. G. .Vvon Lodge No. ti. reports are both signed by present Secretaries; report einling .Inne iHHIi, returns fifteen cents too much iu percentage. Thames Lodge, No. J:t report, ending Dec. 80th, signed by present instead of past Secretary, otherwise correct. With regard to clause 10 in the H. W. Grand Secretary's Report, we beg leave to state, that having examined all the points uecessaiy with regard to re- ports, and arc extremely sorry to say that so many mistakes and discrepaucieit occur in filling Blanks which are so plainly laid down for the nse of Secretaries of Suborilinate Lodges, ami we further recommend such clause to the considera- tion of this Grand Lodge, hoping that some stringent measure may be adopted to obviate such ditticnlties in future. In conclusion your Committeo move the ad- option of the following: Hfsolvft}, — That the foregoing report be adopted. .\ll of which i' vost respectfullv submitted, ABEL BRISTOL, JOHN TAYLOR, Jb. GEO. W. HUSON. llei). llobt. Ivirkpatrick, from the Committee ou Correspoudeucu, submitted the t'ollowing report and resohitiou whieh were adopted. St. Mary's, Aug. 5th, 1863. I'n the li. W. dnnid Lutlyc of Cattmla Went, I. O. O. F. : Y(uu- (Jonnnittee on Correspondence, after having carefully reviewed the 1 cincspondcnce laid before them, respectfully report, that they do not find any- iliing but what has been gone over, and reported npon by other Committees. licsolvnl, — That the above report be adopted. ROBT. KIRKPATRICK, Chaiimuu. .TAMES SMITH, E. RYERSON, .IAS. D. TAIT, Uep. Thomas .lames. I'rom the Committee ou Fiuauee, Hubiuitted tliu t<)llowiu}4 report and resohitiou. whieh were adopted : St. Marys, Aug. ttth, 1803. To Ihr R. \V. drand Lodtjt: of Canada Went 1. O. O. F. : ^our l-'inance Committee having carefully examined the accounts, and NOuchers of the Grand Sec. and Treas., find the same iu every respect correct, with a cash balance on hand of #258.44. Your Committee would recommend the payment of the following accounts, viz : U. W. Grand Lodge of the United States #75 00 i;N1icnses of Snecial Committee appointed to visit Elgin Lodge, No. 32.. 5 47A Tutal »80 47i Your Committee are happy in being able to state, that iu cousequeoce of i -I <' 1 ,Jl.! if ■' ','■'■ ■''''■■' 'I'M ' ". •,f-.'I"fvi'r'J mBm • ■-'■'tv.'ik ■' . -ft:l^: m$ III'J •lOUIJNAl, (Jl'TllK liriiiicrly iilitaiiicil fntni extinct liod^t^H, with tliiit Ix^t'orc roiniiiiiiii){ in tlin IiiukIh III' till- VVintliy (iiand Sfcrctiiiy, tlic viilnc of the wiitne hiis incrciihcd as foUowK ; ri'(i|ii'rty (if ( Inuiil Luili,'*^ in Giiind Seci-etiirvV care, iHll;) VM't '.III " ■ " ma 17 (Ml Incr.iiiHi' fll) im 111 ciiiii'liihidii voiir Coniniittcu hej^' to Huhniit the foUowinK rescdiilion : /iV'.irf/rrf/,— That tile above rciKJil he aiiojiti'd, and (lie account of the H. W. (iiand Lodf^') of the United SlatcH, iind tluit of the Special Conitnittee lie paid, Itespei tfnily Kulmiitted. THOMAS JAMES, .lOIIN M( LEAN, •loUxV \veathi:hi,v. l{e|). .Iiimos I). I'liit. IVoiii tliu ConiiuittcL' on Milea^u iiiul per Dioiu, siiluiiiiU'd tlu! followiuf^ n'|Hut and resolntion wliicl) were a(loj)tu(l : Vo ///-■ /.'. II .ii'nniil /.(iilijr of' > iiiiiiiiii Willi I, (). (). I.: IliiKinuiA, — Your t.'oniniittee on Milea^'e and pot- Diem hcicwith Nuhniit tlie foliowin},' talile. report and rcwoliition: — "SK.-O N ami; oI' LoixiK. Hroek !» Uni(ni l(i i Chatliani 2!» i jjireka 3(1 Eric ;t;{ (lon^ 31 i Sanii'.ritan 35 | St. Marys 3(1 | Imperial 37 l''orest Citv 38 ]{ond Ean 10 Avon 11 Eon^ Point I'i Thames 13 l'',\i;elsioi- -11 (iUA.Nl) Oki'ickhs I'llK.SKNI'. (iraiid .Master ;14 Delinty (irand Master 11 ( Irand Wardi'n 3(1 ( Irand Sec. and Treas .'i 1 (iiancl Kep. to (i. L. V . S 1(1 lot) 20 1(10 20(1 2704 i 1 1 1 00 ^ 1 . .\ . 1 80 1 1... . 1 1 1 (K) ^ i H 24 22 i 108 16 3 00 7 00 3 00 3 80 3 (M) 3 (M) 3 00 7 00 3 00 11 21 64 m. 172 (Ki The foregoing,' computation is made at J ceutb per mile — 11.50 per dicui for two days. In conclusion, your Coinniittee res|>e(tfnlly suhmit the following ; ' - it - Vf'Z s o H *27 5() 2'2 4H '.) HO fl !J0 8 68 7 00 U 20 3 00 7 00 4 68 11 24 ;i H() 8 ()<) 1 HI I 6 38 7 (H) :t 80 :i (H) 7 00 11 21 172 t)t) ieiii for (I HAND I.OUCI'; ol' (AN AIM WKST. 108 llfn'ilnil, 'I'lial tile l'nn'>;iiiiin rc|niil lie ii(li(|il»'(l, iiiiil tliiit llu^ iiiiiml MiiHtor ilii ihsiic iinlci-i ill III Tdi'iliiiit I tln'it'with in fiiviir nf tln' < >l11ifrs iiiul lirpri-MMitu- llvfs |iri'sciit. .1 AMKS 1). TAir, .1. M. O'CONNOH. VINt'llNT S. MIJ.KS. J' (i. lilt). Kicliiuil Wi^iiKiK; tniiii tliu S[it'cial Coiiniiittuu iipiHiiiitDtl at till' lust. soHKion l<» visit St. 'rinniius in the iinittev of Kl^in liodt^e, siibiiiittt.'fl 11 report iiiul irsoliitiou s\ lu'ri'iipoii it was" Itrsolrril, 'I'liut till' S|iriiiil ( 'olllljlil til! lie (liscimrni'il rtliit till) roliol't l)o If- feri'rd til tile ( Diimiillfc on llir State of llir OnliT. (iiaiul Itupii'suiitativt! S. lli('iiil CoiiiiMittri' will) wcrn iippoiiited at ii pi'L'viuus SuHsiim of this (iniiid liOilf^r to ))i'ii(Min: sniui- suiliilili' ti<>>tiiiiiiiiiii! to our svortliy Mro. .1. I!. 1'(<)>I, for tile vrry iii'Miitifiil ilcKij;n lii' lias fiiriiihlied tliis (tniiiii Loilgtt for ii Chiirtcr, lii'j,'l(!itvt! to ri'iiorl for tiir iiifoiniiition of tlii'ir (Iriiiid I,odf,'e, tliiit iii ronsci|iuince of iliit liniiiii'i:s (if tiio (iniiid Iioilgc not lM>in^' iiiori! than suDicifnt to dcfrtiy tin; lutiiiil i'\|ii'nsrs of tliis (iiiinil l)0(iy, tliiit tiu'V Imvo not iis yot lit.'on uhlii to ol>taiii iiiiytliin;,' wliiili in llit;ii' o|iiiiioii would lit' siiilaljii! ; bi' it tliureforc /iVs(i/(7'(?, - Tliiit in vifw of tlic liigli I'stiniatioii in which this (imntl I^ixlgc liiih for till' iKiiiitifnl dfsi^'n fuinisluMl us by Mro. I'onl, and tho great ImiiuJIt likily to 1)1' derivrd from tlio sale of I'opii's of Clnirti'rs, niadu from tlioso draw- ings, that this Cirnnd Lodgr will, w Iidui'Vi^' tln' funds so ailniit of it, in'ot-urc such li'stimoiiiiil as may he dccnii'd suitable by aiis t'oniniitteti a])[ioiutt!d by this (iriiiid Ijodgc. ■'i'c.vo/cc(/,--'l'hat such ti'stiiiionin! be not considered of kiicIi importiuicu for its intrinsic Miliie, but as a loKcii from this (Trand Lodgi', to Jh'o. I'eo), as uii iip- prei'iation for his kindness shown in the matter and ability displayed. Ilcfiiilriil, further, 'i'liat the present Commiltei; ap|)oiiited to l>rofurc siluii 'L'uMtimonial be now discharged, and a now C'ouimittee appointed, ouiiHisting of the M. W. Ciraiiil Master, and the (Iriind Secretary and Truasurer of this (4rand fjodge be a Standing ('oiiimittec for that pur)>ose, and that when iu their opin- ion the funds will warrant them, that they procure what tlie_> would consider suitable, and that the prescnlation of said 'restimonial be made iu open Session of this (irand Lodge, and that the same be fully announced to the several Suhor- diiiales to this (Iniiiil l>od.\, previous to the said meeting of (.irand Lodge, licspci Ifiillv siibniitted. SAMi:i':ii (J. DOLSON, WM. 11. iU';ai), CllAUNCKV YALE. Tlu! Cirand Ijod<^c thou ad,)onrnud until oiiu o'clock, i). m. 1 ()"( I.Ol K, 1'. M. St. Marys, Auj,'. Ctli, IHm. The Clrand Lod}j;o convened piirsnant to adjournment, and opened in the Grand Lodge Deforce. All tlie Officers and liepresentatives present, with the exception o Itopresentatives McLean and Fraser. ]*ast (irands P. J), b'raser, Thomas lre(hile. (i. H. Murlatt, .lames Whimster and C. IL Haidciuson were then instructed in tlic (irand • This report was uot printed and is not on fyle. 4 I fw4\ •■ ■T-.'i-'J' .. '■ ■ -I "^'^i ffif. V* 1 Vw,'\.j ,;}.., P " ' A. ^' ■ '• r' ■'■' <4> m .lo( KN.W. 1)1 I'llI'; i^k IS i-i liodgi' Dd^rec. Tlu; Lud^f vvhh tlioii i-1ohu(I iukI opc-iu'd in tlu* Scai'let l>cgrct'. On niution ot i{v\i, llciily it wuh lit Xd/ 1 III,- 'I Iml tile (intinl l.oil^t- |)l'i><'tH'(l \N ill) lllr l('rt')llii)ll nf lf|l(>ltn iif I'diuuiittofs. Ut>)). KroNMi, tioni tlio (.'onmiittuf uu hawH ut SubordinatcH. Hnb- niitted tliu following n-poi't and rcHolntion, wliicli wuro adoptitd : '/" t/ii' II. W . fhiiiiil /.oili/e 1)1' r'liHiiilii n'ist. I. (). <). /•'. . Voiii' Coiiiiiiitti'i' ii)<|)i>iiite(l ti> ruiitii't on the Ity-liiWH of Siilioriliiiitli' liodueb, lid liuruliv fiu'thcr riM'oiiiineiul thiit ^,^-lll^^H of llrork Loil^'c, No. !l, he iiiiicniled, l»V siiliHtitutiiiK ill the ChiUMc Xo. S of Sfctiou !{. of .VrtiuU; \\\., for tlii^ words in- rliuU'.d w ithiii iniil lictwi'di thi' words '• nor slmll any vote " imd '• NiiKiiciiHioii iis |ir«vioiiM tlmri'to," -thf words foHowiiiK, iitiiufly, ' aiiv HiiH|)eiidod hrot)ier who iiiiiy wibh to hi' reiiiNlated. on liis hriii^' tliouKiit worthy hy l)anot, hu admitted hy |iayiii^' his dues, uh thr,\ arcriie from the date uf his adiuiHsioii ; auil shoiihl he at iiiiy tiuie he entitled to henelUs of whatsoever kind, said henetltH flhall he rreditud to his arrears, if the same he not previously paid." Hrsiihril,—'V\\\\i the iihove ii)>|KMuled report he adopted. 'J'HOS. HROWN, Cliaininiti, T. hi;ai,v. ROHT. KrKKI'AllUCK. HtiT. I-'. HVKUSON. liuii. JuiueH Smith, t'runi Cuuunittue on Statu of the Ordur, to wiioni was iuf«'rred tlic i'ei»oi"t of tlu! Special C'oinniittt'e on Klgin L{l', suI)- nntttid the foUowinj^ ri>]H)vt and reH(»hitionM \v)ii(;h were adopted : St. Marys, Ann. •Jth, IWW. '/n lliv II. W. 'h'liiiil ImiIiji vf (.'iinuilii \\'e.il I. O. pi)osition to their duties and ohligations, and also for contempt towards this Grand Lodge, as well as the Special ('onnnittec a])pointed to imiuire into the Hame. Ilmolrcil, — That all other hrothers of I'Hgin l^odge in good staiiding at the lime of its dissolution, who did not aid in the sanu'. or who innocently l)artici- pated in the division of the funds anil jtroporty of the said Lodge, shall be entitled to cards from this Grand Lodge, as soon as they shall furm'sh satisfactory evi- dence to the eflfect. and deliver up to this (Trand T,odge. nil such funds and i>ro- |)ert> iis they may liave received as afoi'csiiid. All of which is respectfully Mihmittcd. .LVMJ:S S.MITH. THOMAS infOWX. T. HEALY, V THOMAS .JAMKS. ^ Noinination of Officers for ensnin^ year beinj^ in order, the follow- ing brothers were nominated, vi/. : P. G. >!., Bissell, nominated .TanMis Woodyatt. tor Clrand Master, (i. W. Iltirrison. " .lohii li. Peel, for (iiiANi) i,t)n«n; or caxada wkst. IfW J|i|». Smith. '• ThomaM Brown, for Deituty (Irmid MaHtM- '• Hiiiifli. •" Hohort Kirkiiiitrick, for (iranil WhpU'H. •• Taif " .laiiH's Sinitli, for (Iraiul S»«('. \ TrraH. P. ..S. (i. |)(i|s(iri •• fl.C IliiiKliani, for (iniiKl Hi'prcHciitativo. '('lie (Innitl Master liaviMt^ a)>])oiiit(Ml as 'rdlors, U(!|».s. Kyitrsoii aiitl 'I'aylor, the (Iraiid Lod^c procctMlcd to rlcctictii \\itli tin' following roHiilt : .1 aniens Woort Kirkimtrifk " (Jrand Wanlcn, •laiiios Siiiitfi " (iraiwl Soc. \ Troas. •• II. ('. hin}{tiaiii ■• (h"aii(nN']ircs«'iitativp ■• The ahove iiauictl Otticcrs wen- tlion prosciiti'd by P. (i. M. hisHcU. and installed by Orand Uv\i., S. (I. Dolson, into tluMr rosiH'rtivo offict's. 'I'll*' (Jrand Mast«'r ufterwards niadt- tlie foll«>winj^ app(»intnu'nt - ; I*, (t., Kdwanl W. l>ixon (Irand (iimrdian. Kic'hard Wif^niore (irand Marniial. Harry Hlack (Irand Condnt-tor. The M, W. (irand Mantor tlion appointed the following Past (frands as Distrii't Deputy (Irand MaHters for their respoetivo Lo<1^ch, for the ensnin){ year. viz. : Kor Hrock Lodj. 5'''-;. ■». .;r;>' i< 1 m ,,'■■•' V'' iif' ^■mi-:^.. ■'■■ I' '■ '. 1 »i i** '. ;■•■ • ■ • •'!»,»>. (.•n',.l3? ^■,"■■ hi. ■■'. ■'• ■■-»" ip.r, JOURNAL OP THE Rcnol rr.ii , Tliiit a cop.y of the ricpDri imd lii-soliitioiis, sMlnnittcd liy tlio Sppciiil ("onimiUcc in matter of 'I'l'sliiiK.iiiil tit Hro. .1. It. I'cfl, mikI uimuiiiionsly iiiloiiti'd l>y this (Inimi LikIkp. hv fniw aivh'd to I'.io. I'd^l h\- the (^irniid S('cn't:ir\ , iiikUt till' Soul iif Ciiiind lind^;!'. \\v\). Kirkpatiick siibniittcd tlu' f'()ll()\viii<^ ApixMidix to No. 1 of l{eport on CoiTcspondt'iicc. toj^ctlicv witli Ifcsoliitioiis s])oc-iti(>(l l)o]o\v : St. AI uivs, All},', •itii. IWi-'i. To thr It. W. (iniiid Luihje iifc attPlitidii of your ('(nmiiittci' hiis liicii culled to ;i corrdsjioiidciicc had iiotwcfii the M. W. (iriiiid Master mid fi\(' brothers df the lute Hcise LodKo, "pni v- iitf; for fiirds of cleiiraiu'C." AfteriiKitiire deliheratioii, yoiir Coiiiiiiitti'e do rejioit favorably iii)oii the ])etiti' of the said Kose I,odi;e. y^fl.so/cef/,— Second, That there are not siilllcient facts preseiittul in the cor- ros|)oiulenee and memoiand\iin of the (iran,i'.> i.'*1 i|lV.' 5. 0. m ,*.'■■'.';■ Sr:.',,'?- ..;.■«, • '«•■■ ■ •• ODD FELLOWS' HALL, LONDON, — 'I'lIK rilOl'KEllY OF — Eu{\EKA, No. 30, Fof(FST City, f(o. 38, and Dominion, % 48. - DKhltATHI) «V- W. FiTzsiMMov«, l<'s(,i. , M . p. , M . W. ( ! HANii M.xsTKi! 01' Os -i'Auto, ArdrsT 2, 1875 — nunicATio.s op.ation dy— Hon. .John N. I.ncierhol, P. O. M., ov MicurdAS. Original toi^t of pvopci'tf, 910,000* I ( ■ i 1 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WERT. 107 (\yi i.i-»fi/Mi of P ti lf'.i> I^Ouoll Mtlll <«'C(ilwli>(l In- l!rili 'I'-ixlof if 1 ,1 !••■ ■■ '''!■ I ^ . Isntti iraai i;i^i;:;i'\iiiKay3'' : ' '•■ 'II-' . 1 -< I !• ■!. .• ■\-\,, ..l):,.,.)-. .Ul 1 l:,r!--lK. '>! I nT'l>.. I ...1;.. . ^- >' ilrl i-.-'. - i ■.\ !.i':l''i' >■')■ ■■'. H-^t nJif -It 'ii -jiitj;'! ^t-.-.i I. M: ii)i- '1,'M wt j' I, : Ci, l,,,l"i> Ijj- '^" '' r-t' '■.',!>. k.- I. 'i':i'. *')VI. V'l;., ,,,-.»-,. I.'. \ M.; l.-i!-..-i. T.ic M ^^ . iif.-'iil ^I'^'.f"., (n:.'i';.)i.'' vvi l il; i^;- ■>■. .-nfl K.-i-:-; ■ - •ii.iiivf- JM^iii^ 1' '' iiiti.'il'icc.i. Iii<' A i>;ii( •!( . «.,! l..-:ri(It ..'.-t!. !,.l■r^•■ I.Mi.l--rt^a ('" ti-i- ..t.'lT Hail I'-.. II.' |w|.-jH,M . ','■ (;!,(• s, >.,,,,. ;,,i i ;ir Viu- ■ iu.ic tn,:t- .rol-.! t'- .-ni'-er.-. • imI m. ;.'I). ;•* . ; i i . t.i-.iin! j^,, j. ,. (,,, 1,., olii!' tilt. ;•■•>•'->•. ■! i.'ai; J.uilo;'- <•■! tlilN \\, .l:i(-..-|!i\ h\,-i, i,i. ;;.-■:''■''. il'.■^t.. •■'■'' iMMur :-' i--- viM-ii :i!. 1 1^>' 'l"i''i!",;-t'|i il.ui-.. i ;1h- !;->;ir --i' li!')r V-r-'' ei->.' .>'r..v|i, A' i.il., r.^ ;,, , i-i ..-A-, IlUIi ■, : ,,ii;l: • iM'k !.- 1\\ i^' I ,fu i 'n ' >t.. >)! i Ml. .m ! ! n. ,(■l|1^^^ '.Mf jnvltJi'inn. ■;•;:,.,:,.. 11(1 :^it-i.--t i,:.viM;: l..!vi ;i tt;.' !ii:lM- vIm' !•' •-•.»■•■;.' t'lr- *; i' ..i ,,f.,- . ■- i., .-, • , ■]\.i, i;p-,.l\M'-- ■\,^^lr. .1 i.... ■ ' 1 ii'iM \s ;.h' "A - )i5t::!" KIHKi-\ !'-'• '■■■ ■' ' ■■■'■-' '"'■■■ • 1 \-,!i:s^ \!1 I II ' • ■ " "•• ./■.-.,. • uirii vi<,i> \vr(;\r>)>;j-:. . ., ■ ■' >>■" - ■ i; SK'JY iUi.vi.'K ' ■ " '' ■■ ' I !-,.. .nMPii >ftt-':..r ;i5)|"-.nti-(l 1'. (■...■>!. iin,. '^^ ; i: vm 'v di.itid C.Mflut!.. /"•" /"'"-»'(.! !'. ; - -?• Did. !■>. '1- !>.■!■.'.!. ^;. (Inov- -; MMj.tMiri. ., ' . ; . I i I. W./ , >',1 •.,- >■ ..'••.■'5,-> L •,}■ \M^>'^ •■I? ''iiiy-'Y'' •' 4;-^:' .,.'■■ ■■''"■^a^g -) •; ^, .■■■'• ;■• ' ■f' -»:.'!''■ '■' ^' ^'■' ^i.V'-vv""*-!- ■ it ,v *• .%• ;' « ■. • ■- J- - >t; i^ ■•«'■' i,'i '.V •>? -.r ' J' •» «■ •■ . 1 1 1 ^ -T'»"*«Mv„„- ^^-^-■^''^, t^-i>: ^) ^:"# .'ij-l' *^ •' m I 4^«y^: ■:;fr-^ .lll'.'i. >•. 'M, r(ji.Ai W l''rr/*r-.uV >, !:<•, .. \1 1' ■: '\ I' .1 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 107 Oil iii')tioii (it P. (1. 1{"1). DdIsoii. 1111(1 s(!C(>ii(1imI l.y I'cj). Tiiylor. it WilH /I'r'.vo/cr/,— 'I'liiit tliis (Iriiiid l.u l<,'r ilo iiuw .iilininii l.i iinri in tin- Cil.s of l,')llilnii on tiiP livsf \Vc(|iM-.'l.iv ill Air.'ii-ct, A. D. IHill, :il llic liiiir of iiilir ti'clnik ill till' t'liniiiiiiii. .1 \Mi;s SMITH, ( i nnni Strfrffi rij . fentl ItMaal |5iiuttlcation iiKr.D \!' 'I'lii; (TTVOF LONDON', AHdUST :!tii, 18(11 Tlic otticcvs und iiiciiibors of Kuvckfi liodj^o. No. MO mikI Forest C'itv [jodi'e, No. MH. asscnihlcd in sjiocijil St'ssion in the Hull of Forest C'itv Lo(V'e. The N. (r. of Knreka Lodye. Jiro. Wi<^inore. imviu^ tiikrii the Chair, the Lodf^e was opened ueeordinj^ to ancient form. The M. W, Cirand Master, to<^ether witli the ()ftijiiests of botli Lodj^es on this Wednesday Kveii- in" the Hrd inst., at a dinner to be ^iven at the Tecuiiiseh House, at tlu! lionr of half past ei«lit o'clock. The M. ^V. (rrand Master (m behalf of the Cirand Otticers and Alembers in his own happy manner acknowled<^ed the compliment and accepted the invitation. The (irand Master havin<^ taken the Chair the (iraiul L<)d<^'e was opened in the Grand Lod^e degree. The Roll of oHiciu's heiii.t^ called, the following; answered to their names : Hro T'VMES WOODYATT -^f- W. driiiid MuHtar. ""t'H0M\S 1?H0WN UAV.ncinitu Orniil Mii'itrr " KOBkuT KIllKl^ATUICK " Cmuil \V, :, " •■: mm ■:: :y:.' ^--'•'I./* 1 ■\: i-t: I ''fill fiM Ait-" *' '^ < I if 1 ' ^ * ■M. ; * :i\ : ' IT'* IfiS JOURNAIi OF THE The M. W. Grand Master then appointed (iriind So<-..liis. Siuitli. (i. Warden R. Kirkpatrick, and Grand >[aisliall R. Wif^'niore. n Coniniittec ou Credentials, who after examiuiny the ('trtifictitos ns ineseiited, siih- mitted the following; i'0]iort, wliich was adoptt'd. To the It. \V. Grand Lo • ,J0. " WM. A. GLOVER... i ,. . ,. ,. „,. " CALEB H.HANKINSON.. ) ^"' '^' " THOMAS JAMES (;„rr •' •• ;{4. " THOMAS IREDALE Sf. MnniS - '■ SC. " EDMUND BELTZ I'Wrst ritii '■ •' HH. " .JOHN BURNS Iron, •' •• 11. " GEORGE F. COUNTER hnna I'oinf - •• 42. " JAMES M. O'CONNOR ThnwpH - •' l.'t. " HENRY Mo.A'FEE... Front i,;- • •' Vt. Your Committee on Credentials find the foreftoin^' Rfpreseiitatives correctt, and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge. We find that Siuiniiitiiii, Imperiiil, Roud Eau and Excelsior Lodges are not yet re])resenteil, and that only one Rep- resentative from Forest City Lodge has yet made his appearance. Your Committee also find the following Brothers dnly certified as Past Grands and entitled to membership in tliis (hand Lodge : WALTER CHATFIELD TJiii,,}, Lod,/r, So. IC. JAMESHERON l'J}irpln '• •• 30. JOHNJURY •' '• ■■ 30. J.B.KING Gorr " •■ 31. WM. COLEMAN St. Mari/s '• ■• 3C. We therefore recommend that the ahove named Past Grands he admitted as members of this Grand Lodge, and instnicted in the Grand Lodge Degree. Past Grand D. H. Cuff, of St. Mary's Lodge, No. 3(), has produced Certified te to that effect, lacking the seal of the Lodge, but yourC'cmiiiiittee have reason to believe the Brother diily entitled to receive the Degree, and w.nild thcirefoic recommend that the brother have the same conferred upon him. In coisclusiou your Committee move the follow! nj;- : Ttesolved, — Thatthe foregoing report be adopted. .\ll of which is res])ef'tfully suhinitted, •FAMES SMITH. ROBERT KIRKPATKICK. HICHAKD WIGMOKK. The Grand MarHhall P, G. Bro. It Wigmore. havin;; introihiccd the Representatives and Past Grands ti to Grand Lonj^fe, tlie Grand Master instructed them in the Grau.I Lodge Degree, and they then took theu* seats. ^ The R. W. Grand Marshall, Bro. R. Wigmore moved, seconded hy Past Grand Master Bro. 8. G. Dolson. tliat the niiruites of the last ses- sion of this Grand Lodge, held at St. Marys he adopted as printed. — Carried. -"■-.'.:-> ,..4.,^;..^.;;^ J* I'ilSt |('K. 1(1 the in-anrt then Ll hy It ses- led.— (HiANi) r.o-ncn- 01' caxaoa wi-.s'i Kit) Thr M. W. (Tvniul MiiHtcr then ai)i)()int('(1 tlic tnllowiiiy ConunittcoH vi/ nil liialiilniliiiii. — \\j\)-\, IJinj^li;iiii. I>irr. W.ilcs smd Itmwii. (hi ('orrr.iiiiiiiih'iirf. — l{o])S. (ilovcr iind .1. ('. Jiicksoii. J hi /(V7/n//v.— Hops. lliiiT, lUlt/ 1111(1 C'lirlc. Oh Sliilr III' til" Onirr mul /.ii/is/nlinii.- \U'\)s. McAfee. \Vi<;;more. .Iiuiips. Dolsoii 1111(1 lleltz. ihi /.nils III' Siilii,iiliiiiih:^.-'\{v\)^. I'dwell. It. (>. Smith. ('. H. Iliiii- kiiiHOii Mild llirtim Slieck. (Ill i'iiiiiiH-i', — JJcps. -Iiiiiu's, Uiinis, licdule and MeC'oiiiiick. (hi Mih'inic mill I'rr /linn. — IJejis. Ddlson. OC'oiiiiov. « 'omiter iind Bristol. Tlie Lodf^c then closed in tlie (Inind I,()d{.;e Decree, and opened in tlio Scarlet l)ef,Ti>e. Tlie Pollowiiifj; n'lioil from th(> M. AV. (h-tuid ^faster was then snh- niittod : (MIANI) MASTKUS lIKl'OII'l'. '/'ll the II. ir. tliiiml /.iiiliji' iif Citiiiiiln IIVv/. /. O. ( >. /•'.. Oi'i'icKUs AND 1{ki'KKskntativks, — Once aj^ain wo lUe assemblecl tor tlie purpose ol deliberating^ njion the. alfairs-ot' onr Order. Let uh first tnnii our hearts otter thanks>,nvin<^ to (iod, who thron<,di another year has vouchsafed to us so nineli ])rosperity. harmon\' and peace. Let ns also invoke His divine favor, to aid us in our ^reat work in the future, and while thus met together in friendly (conclave, may ^\•t^ cherish the most kindly feelin<^s and sympathies for our whole brotherhood ; re- memberiuf; those oi our Order in tln^ nei^hborinj^ nati(m, wiio are cal- led upon to endure arlv double that of last year, the funds of the several Lodges are steadily on the increase, the total receipts being about twenty-tive per cent more than last year, while the amount expeude;! for relief bears evidence, both of the ability and wil- lingness of the Order to fulfil its duties in this respect, and last, though by no means least, every Lodge has made its semi-annual returns. From a careful perusal of these, and the reports of T>. D. Orand Masters '. \' :ii \ 1 ''rl I'l ■mm' ,.« ■' ' ; ■.k4-i f-'M M: ^ ^ t<»j,'l*, ' ■''■'i'''!m i\'-:.-^'m ■■v<^ . m ha 1. ■ I 170 JOURNAL OF THE which will be laid before yon, I foel sure that yon will ai-rive at the same favorable estimate of the prosperity of tlie Order. '1, As a {onseiinoiicu of tho forej^oniy, the finam-ial att'uirs of tlio (rrand Lodj^e are in a mncli more Juvilthy state tliaii in fin-nier years, so mneh so tlirit lial I boon awaro of th{! amount at its credit in siifliei- ent tinie to liave notified tlie s;!Vi!ral Snliordinatc Ijodj^tis, I slionid Imve (b^emed that the projji'r time had arrived for earryin;^ out the vecom- nuMidation of tlu! s[)oeial <'ommitt(!(! on 'restimoni)il to l5ro. .1. I{. Peel, adopted at the last session, I would therefore rcu-omna^iid tliis matter to your special attention at this Session. Durinj,' the year I liave receivcMl (unnmnnicatioiis from tlie (h-und Lodges of Kansas and Minnesota r(!.Sj)octin<^ tlie pnrcliasc of (.'barters, and as they appmiriMl anxious to o))tain a sujjjily of tluvsc from us, F fully expected I would have been able to announce tliat a sale iiad becni eifected, but the liif^li rate of excliaiiHe lias for the ])r(!sent prevented the acc(mii)lishment of this object. ;{, 111 January last I received a petition from five brothers, askiuj^ that a Lodj^c be instituted in tlie town of Windsor, to be hailed and known as "Frontier Lod<^(!." IJelic^vin;; tluit the openinj^ of a Lodf^e in that place would be proilm^tive of nnicb },'ood, and rejoicin<^ in the o})- l)ortunity of addinj^ yet an')ther to granted for "Frontier Lodge, No. 4r).'" 4. As another proof of the satisfactory manner in wliich the affairs of the Order have been conducted during the past year, I would adduce the fact, that in no case have I been called upon to decide in the matter of appeal, and in but one instance have I been asked for a decision, namely, in the following matter : D. D. Clrand Master Bristol, on be- half of Samaritan Lodge, enquired — "if they would be justified in in- viting and introducing into the Lodge as visitors, persons from tlie United States who were well jiosted in OddfeUowship, and who could convince a con:mittee of three that they had been instructed in the five degrees of our Order; but owing to the unsettled state of affairs in the United States, were not in possession of the ordinary papers and could not produce them," to which I replied they would not be justifie'd in admitting the parties, as only those brothers could be admitted as visitors who can prove themselves members in t/ood xtnmlinif of some other Lodge of our Order. T). In accordance with the decision of the Grand Lodge at its Ses- sion of 1862, with regard to cancelling original Dispensations. I have to report that in September last that of Eureka Lodge was cancelled, thus leaving the original Dispensation of Brock Lodge the only one of that class uncancelled. I would recommend that the 13. D. Grand Master for that Lodge be instructed to cancel the same. GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST 171 (1, Tlio If. W. (iraiMl Lo(l}»e of tho United States, at its last Ses- sion, tlirouj^li the luonipt and eneif^etir action of onr U. W. (Irand Itep- resentative. very liandsoniely conceded to this (inind Lod<^e, the riylit of dealing; with thi; matter of the udniission of nuunheis of the Man cliester I'nity, to onr feUowshii) ; it will therefore he incnnd)eiit on yon to taK(! the snhject into yonr serions consideration. On this, I need say nothing more, as I have no douht the 15. W. (irand Uejiresentative, IJro. I5iii<^iiaiii. will in his report. l)rin^ this snhject prominently hefore yon. 7. The nunuhors of Lonir Point Lodf^e have made alterations in tlieir Hy-laws, which I have apjtrovcd of, snhjiut to yonr decision. Tlie whol(Mnacliinery of tlie Order havinj^ rnn so smoothly, has rendered the work of yonr Otticers far less onerons than it wonld other- wise lniv(! heen ; still, the fact of tin; (Irand IMaster and the K. W. (rrand Secretary residinj^ in ditt'erent localities, has involved a very (tonsiderahle anionnt of correspondence ; and in this connection, I he^ to tender my warnuist thanks to the H. W. (Irand Secretary, lirother Smith, who has proved himself a most efficient officer, prompt, vijfilant and conrteons. And now, hrothers, having thns hiid hefore yon an ahstract of the work of my department, permit me to lu-j^e that yon address yonrselves heartily to the work of the Session. Many of yon it has heen my priv- ile<^e to meet on former occasions, in which we have had i)leasant intei'- (uHUse ; som(! are now with ns for the first ;. <). /■'.; RiiKTHUKx, — How truly thankful we all ought to be to that kind Providence, who has been graciously pleased to spare us through all the trials, dangers and vicissitudes which all mankind have in some way to undergo. Yes, brothers, another year has rolled away since last we met in annual session — a year of trial to some, of sorrow to many, and of varied experience to all. i'.'V' I I '• I : tCm '\^m • ',1, . ' I j • .% ;■ ' .,; I, ■ '*| mm ">tii'|> ^■■^m 178 TOtTTlNAL OP THF. h::*- If is jiv vi,: i.■v•.' ■, .'V .!■■ ■ LI***. •,; :; When we look back at onr last gathoriu^, it seems biit yesterday. Tlio kinds words of ((reetinf» Imve liardly died njion our vnrn ; tlio warni farewell {^rasp seems yet to linf^er upon onr lianilM, when lo ! Mother Kartli, wlio has been jtayin^^lier annual visit, in lior own "round about way," and now just returninj,'. smiles and pertly says, tluit it oidy tooU her twelve montlis to jierform lier journey. Brethren, like li<>r, we are Mkewise joiu'neyin{» on to Kternity ; tlu-n pray let all make yood use of the time allotted us, none know how soon we lunv iirrive at tliat bourne from whence no traveller has ever returned. And whih' tlu^sc tliouf,'hts press hard upon us, and ])erlui|is sadden our heiirts iis we {^atlu'r in annual session, let I's not fail to lift fnmi (air inmost souls tlie voice of gratitude and thanksfjivin^ to tlie Almifjhty Disposer of events, whose fatherly kindness has sjtared our lives, and jjermitted us once more to meet for the purjioseof disseminating tlie {glorious principles of our l»e- loved Order ; yes, l)rethren, of nuikinj,' known to tlu; world, that there- is no way so ^ood to ^uard ayainst the ills of tliis life, as in [jractisinj; the duties in connection with Friendship, Love and 1'rutli. I take pride in subniittinf^ an account : t' my stewardshii» in tlie duties of my office, and in doinj^ so havi! innch pleasure to state, that, notwitlistanding the very nil-bill work orr Order has luid to undergo for the past year, that now, at the close thereof, statements will show that this Grand Lodge never was in a lietter position, especially in a liuaucial point of view, since its first organization tlian at the present time. As soon as time would permit after the last session, I compiled the proceedings thereof, of which, according to instructions, I had one hun- dred and fifty copies printed, and wbicli I distributed by sending num- bers to all the officers of the ^ Irand Lodge, all subordinate Lodges in our Jurisdiction, likewise to tut) K. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, to each of the Grand Lodges of the different States, and also to all the Grand Encampments whose address I was in possession of. In return I beg to acknowledge the receipt of Journals of Proceed- ings from the following, vi/. : The R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, the Grand Lodges of Maryland. Pennsylvania, Northern New York, Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Connecticut, California, Maine, Ohio, IlUnois, Iowa, Indiana, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Kansas, Oregon, Kentucky and Michigan. Also Journals from Grand Encampments as follows : The States of Ohio, Pennsyl- vania, Tennessee, New Jersej', Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Iowa, New Hampshire, all of which proclaim the glad tidings, that the good cause of our Order is rapidly progi-essing, and that the unhappy strife and discord which has for some time past and is stiU raging in their midst, has tended much to emblazon and make known to the world at large the noble work of our institution, raising it more and more every day in the estimation of the public, so that a brilliant futur(> may be expected. We ought to feel proud to be em-olled under such a noble Banner, on which is written those sublime words : "We command you to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, and educate the orphan." With such beautiful sentiments, ought we not each and every one of us to try our best to advance its interests '.' Yes, brethren, let all be working bees in the hive of Odd Fellowship ; permit no drones, if possible, to remain, but let aU give a helping hand to push our cause onward. If each and every member will only have a will, they can easily find the way to do good and to uphold our noble Institution. Mi*''; aK.\^D LODGE OF CANADA WKB'l I7H 1. Bi-ethruii. fur the cuuHiduvutioii of tliiH Oi'itucl iicxls . I have iini(.-ii plt'iiHure ill hul)tiiittin({ for your duliberatiuii all corroHpondence in cou- iii'utioii witli thin (traixl Ijo(I^i>. which has coiuu into my poHHusHioii ihu'ini; my term of otti(;e, and wiiicli comprises commmiicatioiis from the It. W. (iraud Secretary of the (iraiid Lotlj^e of the L'nited States, from tlie Secretary of the Wildey JNIomimeut Committee, from tiu! M. W. (.iraud Mast(;r, ll)'o. Woodyatt. and from all the Lodges in our •lurisdictioa. 2. In accordance with resolution on page 'lii'2 of our ilournal, rela- tive to Ontario Lodge, as soon as possible after tlio session of this (irand Lodge, I scut enclosed to Hro. McDonald, who laHt acted as D. D for tluit district, a copy of said resolution to each of the brothers, as fol- lows, viz : Bros. McDonald. J.)b Tame. H. Hntf, W. (Irundy. H. Mason, W, Deering, .lolin McLeod, K. A. (Joodwin. H. J. Hradley, \V. Hargraft. •f. Launcely, and at the sanie time refpiested that if any one of them would nuike up their minds to comply \vith the denuind, tc» be so kind as to re[)ly on or before the 1st of .July last. I am sorry to inform this (irand body that up to the present time no counnnnication from any of the above mentioned brothers (not even from Hro. McDonald to whom r specially wrote), have been received. H. The resolution on i)age 'M>, relative to the lu'etliren of Elgin Lodge, I liUew ise made known to the niend)ers of that Lodge, who w ere reported as liaviug been good on the books at the time of the breaking up thereof, whose names are as follows : liros. Joliu Lindop, Thonuis Lindop, N. W. Moore. Elijali Moore. Henry Brown, John Mitchell, Charles Lawrence, James Mitchell, li. Cochrane, O. E. Benton, A. Wal- theren, Wm. Martin. George Newcond)e and Joseph Laiug, and of tliem also I begged in vain an early reply. 4, With reference to resolution on page "idH, relative to granting cards of clearance to Bros. Dunbar, John and James Courov, members of Rose Lodge, whom I also wrote to in connection with said resolution. I liave imici' pleasurt; to announce that a couunnnication has been re- ceived from Bros. Dimbar and John Court )y. praying for Cards of Clear- ance, and which comnnmication is respeetf'illy submitted for your con- sideration. NoTK. — A copy of amendments to By-Laws of Long Point Lodge which has been submitted to the M. VV. (irand Master, and has receiv- ed liis sanction, is laid before your (irand Body for (consultation tlicreon. a, I have received from imperial Lodge, a notice of amendment in their By-Laws, which is herewith likewise submitted. (i. In connection with tlie Wildey Monument Fund I commimicated with all Lodges in o ir .lurisdictitm, wlio had not up to the time of the meeting of this Grand Lodge last year, subscribed thereto. The a^jpeal has had tlie effect of drawing from the members of Chathiun Lodge 1^() 00. and Bond Kau Lodge $'2 (K>. the amount of which is included in receipts for the past year, and subject to the disposal to right quarters by this Grand Lodge. I liliewise expected that other Lodges not yet heard from otHce have ever had some littli; cause for complaining as to the proper lillinj^ ui» thereof. 1 fancy that of the jtrescnt ilepoiis there is not much cause for «;omplanit, still I find that some discrepan- cies in minor nnitters are therein ; in connection v ith which I would stronj^'ly advise this (rrand liodj^e to adopt some plan whereby each Lodf^o could submit senu-annually a list of all l)r«»thers on their books, and the amount each has paid dtuiny tin; tfsrm. I feel sauj^uine that this (Irand Lod},'e would receive much luuietit thereby, as from the [)reseut system of new Secretaries cominj^ into office, it cannot be ex- pected that full and correct Heports can be at all tilings made ont. i). As a source of a slij»ht revenue to this (irand Lod^^e, and whicii it is constitutionally entitled to, I would sii<;f^est that stei)s be taken to provide a la^v whereby all Iiod<,'es in this .Jurisdiction may be supplied with all necessary blank forms for the workinj^ of a Lod<^c. and that no Lod<^e have power to fj;et printed for its own use any sucli blank forms as are kept by this (irainl Lodye for the us(! of its subordinates. 1 find that (irand Lodj^es (ni the American Continent adopt this plan and would therefore reiionimend that we do likewise. 10. The Income and Exjienditure tor the past year is lieriiwith respectftdly submitted, and which 1 have no doubt will give satisfac- tion tu all : .)AMKS SMITH, (iUAM) SECHi:T.\liV AND TUKASlUKIi, IX ACCOUNT WITH THE n. W: (iKANI) LOlKfK OF C. W.. I. O. (). F. ^ I'O (AMI liKClMVKn. lH6a. ' Augtibt 7, To CiisL I'niiii late Trcasiiivr ijf'26H'4-l " " " Ciisli from Foivst Cit> Jjoilga for :> W itluh-iiwal Cardi, 1 25 " '• •' SiibHL-ription from Lo(l(,a!H to Wildcy Momuueiit Fund -laa'v Jl, " Avon Lod^'c, Mo. n .' (J UO !" Ai)iil !1, " St. Mhivs ],(hV. No. ;t6 ()()() .Jiilv 8, " IiiipeiialLodgf No. a? 2 1)0 v Ur- 1.;;: GRAND LODOK OF CANADA WEST. 17o .lillv l<>i " I'lsri'lhiiii- LiiiIki', No. It fi'HN) .Jiil'v 1(1, " (Idli- l-(>il«.', N«i. Ill IN) ir, 75 1M()1. Jaii'v IH, " Ur.ifk l.oil^'.', No. It, I'lTCfiititKo * H 72 [ July 15. " I " 2!»8MI Jills 11. ' " " !i2f.4) l''clp lit, " Cliiillmlii L(m1ko, No. '2!» " l.'t ItH I Jiilv 'i.-i, •' " • 7 71) I'Vl'. o, '• IliiiflMi Loilnf. No;il) " lit 171 J.iix 20, '• " 'i:M)i) I'.l. 7, " Kric Lo.Iki', No. :t;i " 10 711 .lulv i:,. •• •' '• •• " !"IM) l''rh If. ■• (loif hoilnO, No. :)l " r. I7i .lulv (1, ' " •'i!»8i F(>l> :!, " S iritau liodnf, No. ;t.") " 2 20 l July 15, '• " " ■■ " =' •l»i VvU 5, " St. Miiiv'h 1.0(1^1', No. ;l(( " J0 2(il ,lulv 15, •' '• ■ " " " !'<'Hi Jiin'v 15, •' liii|H'riiil iiO, •• iMirfHtCity liOdnv, No. ;JM '• 15 fiit i July :t, •• •■ " . •• •• ■'f«!"ii J-"i.|) (i, •• Hoiiil IliMi I-oclp', No. 10 ■• 22HI .lulv l;i, " '• " " ■' " "") I'l'T. 12, '■ Ason l.odnv. No. 11 " i;i [ •' •' " 40) l-'eli 7, •• l-ouK I'oiut Loilf,'*'. No. 12 " 7 i»H » F.-l. l:t. " ■■ " ''•") Fell ■>:,. •' 'niiini.'s l.oil^;.^. No. l;i '• 2 40t .lulv 15, •• '• •• " ■■ ' ^"'1 Ki.|) 2(1, ■• I'lNcflsioi- LikIki', No. 11 •' lll-ilt .lulv .s, '• •■ " " •' '^ •>»> ,liil\ 12, " I'ldUliiT l.oil^'c, No. l.> •' .Iiiii'v 27, •' " " " nispcMsiitiiui mill Cliiirt*'!' Jiilv 12! '• Cliiitliiiui LoilKe, .subscription to Wildcy Mouuinentl''un(l . Miii-uh M, " Tuiou Lod^f, for one dozen ciirds Miiv !10. •• liondl'iiiu I,od^;c, Hulistiiittiou to W'ildey Mon. l'"uiid ■ '• " Kric Lodf^'t', Supidics ,(uly I. •• Long Point Loil^rr, Su))iilies .. ti. ■• dori' l.od^'c. " " (1. •• Forest City IiOd{.'f, " '• 15. ■• Hroek Jjodf,'!', " 11. " I'niou liodtre, " '• 25. " Chiitliuiii TiodKe. " " 20. '■ iMiiekii liod^e, " l."). '• St. Miirys liod},'e, " l(i. " ImiKiiiiil T'0(l{,'e. •' 15. " 'riiiinies Lodfj;e. " H. " lv\celsior Lodf,'e, " " 12. " Frontier T;()dKe. " •' 28. '■ Forest City J -odge, " " 15. ■• Siiniiuitan Lod^e, " " 15. •' I 'uiou Lodge, Subscription to Wilcley Monuineut Fund, . .. Tulul, ff~7!i 7!i 50 12 (It) OH 00 15 HI ;ii 01 10 H!) a2 10 02 20 00 00 00 00 :io ;jo ;io ;)() 80 ;io :iO 05 ;to ;iO :io 75 51 00 HO 00 '♦,'■, '■;*<' ■ i. •■■ . ,■ ^"? ■.I"'!''' ■ .. ■''^' ' ■V-f,'' '■■"■ '.■ , y.':^^' i7e JOUliNAL OF THE 1 Wl ■»•*!■. -jl , •■fir iiY CASH I'.vin iJtoM viiiiM' 7tii. 1803, •m vcnisr -Irii, 186i, incmsivk. 1863. Aii^'ust 7. ii> jiaid riiileiif,'!' iiiid per du'iii of Ollicfis iiiid (iriuid L()df,'e lit'- ))ii>i'iit;itiv('s at tilt! Si'ssiiih Ik lil iit St Marys, viz: ily lici). t(i (i. I., of l. S.. Hit). S. Ci. J)(ilsi.ii '. f, II -21 ■'• i'ast Craiid MasliT, H. I'. Hinghaiii 7 0(1 '■ I'. T). (liaiid Ma^lir. Ileiin Sc\\(dl ;i SO " r. (iiuud WiuiK'ii, .l.diii Harrisdii :! 00 " " r. I'rniiid Sfi-vi'tan ami 'J'j(MMin r, .laiiH's Woodyalt 7 00 " " Keprcseiitativf fniiii Ihock liod;.;!' No.lt. .lohu 'lavlor 27 St! '• 2 Rejts. fioiii liiioii Lod;.;c No. J(>, T. Heuly and J. D. Tail, -22 IH '• •• Kep. friim C'halliaiu Lod^'c No. '2i». licorjiv W. Hiisoii '.I 80 " " •> Jic'j)S. I'^uifka Lnd^c X(i. ;JH, 1". llidw II and K. Kirkpatrick !) 30 " " l{i'pit?M'ntalivi' fniiii I'hic Lod^jc \o. :(:!, \'. S. Milk.- 8 08 " " " (iiiif lidd^fc N'o. 3-.*, 'J'lioiiias .lanu's... . 7 00 " " " St. Maiv^ Lodo.. No. :!0, .lolm McLoau 3 00 *' " " liiipfiial Lod<,n' No. 37. .loliii Findlay, 7 00 " '• " Forest CitvLod;;e No. 38. .Faiiie.s Siiiitli 108 " " " lioiid KairLodj^v Xo'. 10, I'. 1). Fniser, 11 24 " " " Saiiiarilaii [iod^'e Xo. 3"), .VIiidBrislol, 20 " .\v(.ii l.oduc No. U. !•:. F. Hvcrsou 3 HO " " " l.oiij: I'oiul l.od^e No.42,.luo'. Wctlifilv 8 Ot) " " •' Tluiiiies Lod^jv No. 43, .). M. O'Coiiuor 18^1 '' " " lv\((4sior I.odKo Xo. 44, Arcli'd J''re\\. 37 " " J'aid ('omiiiitti'o's expcuM's to Elgiji l.odfif, vi/ : lUos. Itissell, \Vij,'iii()ri' and Brown ")47 Sipt. 1. ' " I'aid Kep.Tax toG.L.F.S..f76, less#1.5 OO 00 " " Su)>^.(•ri)ltion to Wildcy Moil. l'"iind 40 75 '• " " Dawson iV Hrti., priutini^- .loiuiial of I'roct'ediiins :^8 00 Aiu-il 10. •' " \V. L. ("ari\, Stfitioneiy ItO Aug. 3. ■' " (Iraiul Master's aicoiiiit. postaj,'!', iVi. . 3 43 '• '• '• l'ostapi'.i'.\])rc--s(hari.'<'s, stationery, iV.c lij 01 " Tiavelinfj; elu'st for (i. Lodge imi'poses, 2."i " " Dawson \ Jlro., I'rintiiiK 3!t OO " '' VV. L. t'lirrv, Stationerx I 75 Aug. 4. " " Malanee '. 302.il Total *770 70 STOCK OX llAXT) AiCFST 3. IHlil. JlaniKU-, liegalia and Fialileins ^ 00 rialaiiee of lief^alia, Ontario Lodge. 5 00 1 Working Book 2 50 1 Degree Book , 2 50 2 l{elieeea Degru.i Books, at *1.2."i . . : 2 50 3rul)iie Installation Books, at Mv 10 00 'i'otal *.183 2.S 19 hi I 5 oQ IS ■^ » to «0 (SI S "-O o c < 35 1- 5 o : > • ■ 00 F^ .1(5 (M !S53!5;5gSS3S28 ssss o?a?9?»o^3|ogg§o 1 t- «5 ^ iH lO 1-1 rt !5 2 2fi P- "? 8ss;§8 <-tS5 ffi 35 I> 50 5» ■* O t« •* » -H ft t- f-( ■<»< rH C 'S o <-H 1-1 't' «» f-< • -OSffl . . . . •ffl • iHfH « 1-1 W O « « i-l US •» 'i-IpH ^ 88 •pauajaoo saaigaQ I gSS^S :''S"'SSSS"^ s.iaqiaai\[ S,!»nqu(juo5^ a 'd "N JOJ pasB33 ■papaadsng QOia5C0O5ia535I>'*©U5W.-(r-(eC>.'B :« :(M 'iH 'papaadsns i^oa •Sqi>'B8(I <-t < L.l_! _ • • • 00 a* w « :"» ;6-«(os ■ -pai^B^Bmag •pjBf) jCq pa!)t)TmpY ■papatag; •p9!)'Br)rai o •Oil W •Hr-teO l> 35 t^ CO 05 • a • -IS s U3 OOl-tUJrHW«»l< 3U » :f^ "-2 O l4 s.sSa'^s.g'Sgg'iii -a--? P« 1» ."< V <:i.;-.v,;-,;V '^rf m 178 JOURNAL Ol' THE m mm mm .'it'** *< .'. i- Pi'.. . ",>':«, i> 11. The foregoing Abstract or Statistical Table will in itself give evidence as to the progress in every way of each of the Subordinate fiodges of and under tlie control of the (rrand Lodge. 1*2. I also submit en page 17(5 a statement and valuation of Stock on hand. Having had to get a quantity of blanks printed, and which I did by order of tlie M. W. Grand Master, I now include it in the Stock Account, as submitted herewith, and for future guidance, showing what they cost, and at what rate I thought would be very light for Subordi- nates to pay. and what I expect would be a slight benefit to this (itrand Lodge, 13. Bkkthkkn, — 1 would strongly recommend that the officers and members of this Grand Lodge use tlieir best endeavors to have all mem- bers in this tJurisdiction subsci'ibe to the American O/ld Ffllaic, publish- ed in New York, by Bro. J. W. Orr. It is a work solely got up for the benefit of Odd Fellowsliip. It is a highly commendable Journal, and a book no Odd Fellow ought to be witliont (and will only cost $1.00 in gold with Tic }»er iinnum i)OHtage.) Brethren, when at the last session of tlie Grand Lotlge yon kiiwUy honored and ])ressed me to take the office I now hold, and have tried to occupy witli lumor to you and creel it to myself. I then refused to ac- cept it. i)rincipally on the grounds of not having sufficient time that I would wisli to devote to tlie duties in connection with such office, not from the lack of energy to forward the good and noble cause. No, nothing would give me greater pleasure than to try in my humble way to advance tlie interests f»f our Institution in every particular, as I then said. I now say likewise, that time did not permit m? to attend to the duties required of me, or as I should wish to have done. All I can say is, that I did all I coidd, to tlie best of my ability, and should any errors or omissions be found in the work submitted for your considera- *^:o7i I trust that such lenity will be shown me as to you will seem fit. 1 must here thank the Grand Master for his special kindness in giving me all tlie information which I at different times required of him, also to (irand Representative, Bro. Bingham, for his advice and kindness during the past vear. the Deputy Grand Master, Bro. Brown likewise, the Grand Warden Bro. Kirkpatrick and to the Grand Mar- shall Bro. Wigmore, who duly assisted me in tlie work of my depart- ment ; and to all tlie Brothers generally, who have ever treated me with marked and kind respect, and in every way as Odd Fellows ought to do. In conclusion. Brethren, accept my heartfelt thanks for the honor conferred upon me in placing me in nearlv the highest place within your gift, and in whidi position I trust my successor, at the end of his term will have it in his power to report mudi more favorably, as to the advamrenient of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and of which society I am more than proud to be a member. Respectfully submitted, bj' yours faithfully and fraternally, ; JAMES SMITH, Ontnd Serretavy and Trmsiirrr. On motion of Rep. Counter anil seconded by Reji. James, it was Besoled,— That the Secretary'K Ke|)ort he referred to the Committee on Dis- tribution. The Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States submitted the foUowiug report : !.^ ! I honor within of his to the which Wiirr. [was 311 Dis- IStateH GrliA.^1) LODttE OF CANADA WEST. 179 GRAND REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT. 7« the II. W. annul L>.l!ionf C'lmitia West I. <>. O. A'.- Dkak Brkthrkn, — It fiives nie pleasure, iis your RepreHeutative to the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the United States, to t-oniply with the usag(! which requires from lue an ahstract of tlie Proceedings of that Grand Hody. This pleasure is the greater, heeause 1 am enahled to assure you of a general revival in our Order. Seldom, if ever, have the reports of the different Grand Iiodges shown greater progress or efficiency m everything that constitutes strength and success ; and in the practice of the fundamental principles of our Order, I heheve the work of tlie past ycnv has far surpassed everything in the history of Odd l-'ellowsliip. Human suffering was never so wide si)read upon this Continent, for destitute Widows andOrplians, and sick, maimed, and dying men are everywhere luet. Appeals for help and sympathy have consequently been made at the doors and hearts of everyone, and while all have done nobly and given cheerfully 'and liberall>', and seem willing and deter- mined to do so to the end. Odd Fellows have really covered themselves and their Lodges with glory, by the prompt and self-denying mannei- in which they liave fulfilled their pledges and the requirements of our laws. Not satisfied with this, they have so far exceeded all ordinary practice, that Odd Fellowship has almost become a business, to which not merely a few men devote their time and talents, but in which whole Lodges are zealously engaged. The greater difficulties and burthens seem to be overcome with the greatest ease. It seems more than ever true that the practice of virtue is a two-fold blessing, and especially has it proved true of the benevolent and charitable practices of our Order, blessing both the giver and the receiver, for in those Lodges and Jurisdictions where most has been required by far the most has been done, and as a consequence we invariably see in those cases the great- est prosperity. I believe the necessity for our Order was never more strongly felt than at the present day. and that its attendant blessings were never so grfitofully appreciated and acknowledged. In Septembei last, all the Grand Lodges and Grand Encampments of the North were fully represented in Grand Lodge at Baltimore, with the excei)tion of the Lower Provinces and Vermont and Tennessee, and through her Representa-tives were again welcomed by one and all to the Grand Council of our Order. Western Virginia, too, is seeking re- cognition as a Grand Jurisdiction, while from every quarter of the South, through sometimes very difficult cliannels, come up to us words of good cheer and hope, regarding the i)erpetuity of the Independent Order, as an undivided brotherhood upon this continent. By way of relief to the Order in Tennessee, the Rep. taxes for 1861 and 18(52, still unpaid, were cancelled, and a quantity of suppUes were also voted, free of cost, to enable the Lodges there to resume work if possibl". In the raid upon the citj' of Lawrence, in Kansas, last year, the Treasurer of that Grand Lodge was killed aod robbed of all his money, together ^vith the entire fund of that Jurisdiction, and as a temporary aid the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the United States was authorized to settle by note the Representative Tax of Kansas for the year 1864, if so requested. The Wildey Monument Fund already assumes very respectable ■ 'i ^'^ T • > I. •••l :* M , •■■ ■,■•■■».' .,11 1 ■*mm ■/if-'f:''' i;'i'.'i;.rJl' ^ ■IJ'lf,.«f»:''( ^.i r l»f'. , '■■■.«{ iVf.,., ,5 Mil,, 180 JOtTRNAL oF THE pi-oportious, anionnting in September last to $5,922.28, and from ac- counts recreived / Canada Wist 1. O. O. F. Your Special (-ommittee on Distribution of Subjects in the Reports of tlie M. W. Grand Master and R. W. Granrl Secretary and Treasurer, have to report as follows, recommending that (Clause 1 in reference to the importance of Grand Master's visits to Subordinates ; H, Charter for Frontier Lodge ; t, Grand Master's decision on Samaritan Ijodge Inquiry ; 5, Hrock Lwlge Dispensation ; and G, Manchester Uni^y be referred to the Committee on the State of the Order and Legislation. That Clause 2 (Peel Testimonial) of same Eeport be referred to Committee on Finance, and that Clause 7. Tiong Point Amendments, be referred to Committee on Laws of Subordinates. We also recommend that Clause 1 of Grand Secretary and Treasurer's Report be referred to Committee on Correspondence ; Clause 2, 3, 4, 10 and 13, to Com mittee an State of Order and Legislation ; Clause .5 to Committee oil Laws of ^^' ■ :,' ? '■' : 'V. ■' li.lfi' ' .1 "C 'Ji ■•■ ,■'1 ■:k^^ ^n mM^ I ■•, , . »! i It',' j Of, 3 ■;. ■'**•■! Jf.»-K;'f' i, I.' ■ ■,< Si ■.'v.:'..' •'■.•■*#; I'M* }■■ '■•''•■<>•].' ■' ■ • V'./V-.l't 1H2 •lOUHNAL UF THE SuborclJnateH ; ClanseH 6, ft, 11, 12 to Committee on Finance, and ClauseH 7 and 8 to Committc't! on HetnrnH. All of which we reHpectfullv submit and move the adoption of tlie Hanie. H. C. BINGHAM, JOHN HARH, (I. WALES, THOMAS BKOWN. liONDoN, August :h(l, iHlil. Bro. Bissoll moved, secoudeil bj' Bro. O'Connor, that the Lodge do now adjourn till 4 o'clock p. m. Rep. T. JanieH moved in amendment, seconded b}' Hep. K. Wig- more, that T) o'clock p. m., be the hour appointed for ro-assembling. The motions were then i)laced before the Lodge, and the amend- ment declared. The Lodge then adjourned until o o'clock, in order to give the several Committees time to prepare tlieir Rejiorts. m ■^'-- *v "■■' * rt o"cLot:K 1'. M.. August 3rd, 1864. Pursuant to adjournment, the (irand Lodge met and opened in the Scarlet Degree — the M. W. Grand Master, Bro. J. Woodyatt, presiding, and on call of Roll the following Officers and Representatives answered to their luimes : Grand Master Bro. Woodyatt, Deputy (irand Master Bro. Brown, Grand Representative H. C. Bingham. G. Secretary and Treasurer Bro. James Smith, (irand Warden Bro. Kii-kpatrick, Gi-and Marshall Bro. R. Wigmore, Grand Conductor Bro. lilack. and (irand (iuardiau Bro. Bissell. And Reps. James Curie, Samuel G. Dolson, George Wales, Robert O. Smith, Richard Wigmore, (ieorge Powell, Wm. A. Glover, Caleb H. Hankinson, Thomas James. Tliomas Iredale, Kdnumd Beltz, John Burns, Geo. F. Counter, James M. O'Connor, and H. McAfee. The Committee on Credentials submitted an Appendix to their Report, whicli on motion was carried. London, August 3rd, 1804. 'J'o the R. W. O'riiiid l.oihje of Canndu H'cW, /, O. (>. /•'.; Your Committee on Credtntiiils do further report, and that the following named Brothers be admitted as members of the Grand Lodge, as we have exam- ined their Certiflcates and find tliciu corret^t : KEP. JOHN BARE Hj-celniur Lodge, No. 44. " HIRAM SHECK Imperial. " " 37. v " ANDREW J. McCORMICK Fore.it City " " 38. " JOHN C. JACKSON Bond Eait, " " 40. We therefore submit tlit following Resolution for adoption : Benolvcd. — That the above iiaiiii'd brethren be accredited, and take their seats as Representatives in this Grand Lodge. Your Committee furtlier find that the Certificate of Past (irand .John Fergu- ^'. GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST lua mm of Eureka Lodge is correct, and would therefore rofoiiinieud his iidinittanue to a seat in thiH Grand Lodge. Be it tlierifore, Ucsolrifil, — That Bro. FergiiHou he instructed in the (iraud l^odge degree. .Ml of which is respectfully suhiiiittcd, . " .T.VMKS SMITH. KOHT. KIHKI'.VIRICK, liFC'H.XKD WIGMOKE. The Coianiittec on Laws of SnborUinatt's snbniittod the follo'AUif* Ueport, which was adopted : Tu the ft. ir. (imnti Lodijc of Cumidn \\'e»t I. (J. O. /•'. Your Committee on Laws of Kuhordiuateti to whom was referred the lly-Liiws of P^ontier Lodge, have examined the same, and find thoni inaccurdiinci' with the usages and Bv-Laws of this (Irand Lodge and of the Order. In reference to Imperial Lodge nnd their amendments to l^y-law 35 of their Laws, reducing the Quarterly dues from fL.'iO to fl.(M). it is sti'ic'tly in accordance with the decision of this Grand Lodge at its last session. We also appro\i' the amendmenes of their ITth By-law reducing the weeklj- l)encfits of ScarU^t Degree members from $3 to ^2, and the weekly benefits of members of the initiatory or any degree from $2.0() to f 1.50. In reference to the amendments of liOng I'oiut Lodge as follows : Amending Article J 0th, changing night of meeting from Tuesday to Wednes' day, at the hour of eight o'clock from March 1st to October 1st, and half-past seven from October 1st to March 1st. Amending Article IHtli and I'Jth, by striking out all in reference to Secretaries' salaries, .\niending By-law 33 ))y striking out the last clause of the same in reference to Initiation Fees and substituting the following, viz : From 21 to 30 years of age, ft5 ; from 30 to 10, $i\, and 50 cents for each additional year from forty to liftj'. .\ mending Article 35, making their dues' payable on or before the first regular meeting in each iiuarter, and declaring the brother in arrears if not so paid. .■Vmending .Vrticle 37, making the charge for degrees ^1.25 each. Amending .\rticle 47, making the bick benefits of Initiates, and Ist and 2ud degree members, i|2.00 per week ; for the 3rd and 4th degree, :$2.50 ; and the otli degree, $3. Amending Article 61, by striking out thirteen and inserting six. Amending 1st clause of Article 65. by striking out fifty and insert-- iug twenty-ftvi' ; and the last clause of the same article by striking out twenty- five and inserting fifteen. We find all matters for their own adjustment subject to the approval of this Grand Lodge, and submit the appended Re«ohitions : 1st. Itestilved, — Tliat the By-laws of Frontier licxlge, ns submitted, be ap- proved. 2d. llciulved, — That the amendments of the By-laws of Imperial Lodge, as submitted, be approved. 3d. Reaolved, — That the amendments of the By-laws otLong Point Lodge, as Nubmitted, be approved. 4 t Fraternally submitted. ' ' ' ''"' GEOBGE POWELL. I{. O. SMITH; • ' C. H. HANKINSON, HIRAM SHECK. The Committtoe on Coi-respoudeiice submitted the foUowuig Re- l)ort, which was adopted ; .\ugust 3rd, IStiJ, LoNJlON. To the It. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West i. O. U F. : Your Committee, to wh2 i")U GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 185 Deduct from this amonnt ooBt Oi Stone, Printiug, &o., and there remains in this matter to the credit of the Grand Lodge in the Hliape of Stock 9148.50. At the last session of the Grand Lodge your Conimittfe fully expected to be able to diHpoHe of a considerable number of Cliarters more than tney nave, but on account of the depreciation of American (iurrency, and conHequeul high rate of gold and Canadian MIIh, we have only been able to (effect one Hale, which fortu- nately has relieved uh from all debt in this matter. BeceiptB from MessrH. Chewett Sc Co., in full of all detnandu to date accom- pany tb:B Keport, alno an acknowledgement from them that the Htone and draw- ing remainH in their poBseHsion and care, uubject to our Order at any time. Very respectfully, H. C. BINGHAM, JAMES WOODYATT, HENRY SEWELL. Rep. R. Wigmore moved, seconded by Rep. H. McA'Fee, that thiH Lodge now adjourn till to-morrow morning at nine o'clock. — Camed. The Grand Lodge then adjom-ned. LoxnoN, AugnHt 4th, 1864. Pursuant to adjom-nment the (iraud Lodge assembled at 9 o'clock, and opened in the Grand Lodge Degree. The Roll being called the following Officers and Representatives answered to their names. M. W. Grand Master James Woodyatt, D. G. M., Bro. Brown, G. Kep. to G. L. U. S., Bro. Bingham. Grand Sec. and Treas. Bro. James Smith, G. W. Bro. Kirkpatrick, Grand Marshall, Bro. Wigmore, Grand Conductor, Bro. Black, and G. I. G. Bro. Bissell. " *" Also Reps. James Curie, Samuel G. Dolson, George Wales, Robert O. Smith, Richard Wigmore, Geo. Powell, Wm. A. Glover. Caleb H. Hankinson, Thomas James, Thomas Iredale, Edmund Beltz. John Bums, Geo. F. Counter. James M. O'Connor, J. C. Jackson, John Barr and H. McA'Fee. The Grand Marshall, Bro. R. Wigmore, presented the following Reps, viz.: Bro. A. J. McCormick and Bro. Hiram Sheck, together with P. G., John Ferguson, to the Grand Master who instructed the Brothers in the Grand Lodge Degree. Rep. E. Beltz moved, seconded by Rep. T. James, that t' e Grand Lodge now close, and open in the Scarlet Degree. — Carried. Rep. H. McAfee, Chairman of Committee on the State of the Order, presented the following report and resolutions which were severally adopted. London, Auguwt 3d, 18C4. To the B. W. Grand Loihjv of Canada Went, I. O. O. F.: Your Committee on the State of the Order and Legislation beg leave to Hub- luit the following as their report : 1. That portion of the Grand Master's Keport contained in Claube Ist, refer- reed to us by Committee on Distribution, wherein the Grand Master admits "that he has not been able to visit the different Lodges in this Jurisdiction as he wished to have done." We are satisfied that while it would have been agreeable an proof thiit tlu' Order part of our Most Worthy (irnnd iind iucroiiKi- botli niimi'rically and tinnnciiilly, has not suffered from iniy want of duty on tin' Master. 2. In cluuHe 3d we hbi- the institution of Frontier Lodge is referred to, whii li speaks in the highest terms of approbation of Bro. P. (i. Afarquand of Chatham liodge, who parformed tlie eeremonies of Institution and Instalhition. We liere- by recommend tliat the thanks of this Clraiid Lodge are hereby tonch'red to Uro. Marquand for having performed this im|)ortant (hity in so satisfactory a manner, lioping that Frontier Lodge may hmg continue to evince tlie same degree of en- ergy, usefuhiesH, and increase in memliersliip with whicli she lias started, and tliat she miy ere hmg successfully rival tlie oldest and best I^odges amongst us ; and though last on the list, miiy she be one of the first in wealth, talent and ability in the dissemination of the heaven-born principles of our beloved Order, provided always that her members be of the right kind and such an will prove worthy of the Order, and we recommend that a Charter be granted by this tirand Lodge to Frontier Lodge. 3. Clause -Ith in Crrand Master's Keport, in answer to questions from Samari- tan Lodge, with regard to admission of members of the Order from the United States, who are not able to produce the re([uisite documents as jiroof of memlier- sliip in good standing, in consequence oitlie unsettled state of affairs in tliat coun- try. We recommend that the (lecision of the (rrand Master be confirmed. i. Clause 5th of Grand Master's Heport, with regard to cancelling of original Dispensations ; that all have been cancelled except that of itrock Lodge, we would recommend that ihe Grand Se(;retarv be authoriiied to communicate with the J). D.(}. M. of that liodge, requesting him to see that said Dispensation is properly cancelled, allowing the Lodge to retain the same in their possession should they wish to do so. THK UKANl) SKLKEXAHY AM) TUKAHlMEU's HKPOltT. 1. It affords us great pleasure in observing the manner in whiidi that ofttcer has discharged the duties of his oflice, and it ia highly satisfactory to your Com- mittee as it is doiilitless to the brotherhood of this .Jurisdiction, to see the pros- perous state of Odd Fellowship in (,'anada West, as is exliibited in his report, feeling conttdeut that at no time when we have assembled together at our annual meetings in Grand Lodge, have we had so much cause for congratulation and en- couragement as at this present Session. Clauses two, three, four, ten and thir- teen, being particularly directed to our attention by the Committee on Distribu- tion, we wouUl report on Clause two, that no answer having been received to any communicatitm sent to members of Ontario Lodge, and especially to Bro. McD(m- ald. that no future correspondence or expense be entered into with regard to said Lodge ; and that said liouge with the members thereof, be and are hereby expel- led from the Order, and that the resolution adopted bj- this Grand Lodge, at its last Sessioii on page IGO, be strictly cawied out ; and that no cards be graiited un- less hy satisfactory evidence to this Grand Lodge that the.^- were in good standing and in no way connected with the breaking up of said l;odge,andthe full consent of this Grand Lodge thereto. In Clause three as to members of Elgin Lodge we would recommend, as the Grand Lodge at its last Session took all the action necessary, no further legislation is now i-eles iiutl j)ur])oses of OddfellowHlhp. We would recroni- iiieudthat the Mrotliern of this .lHrindiction i)atroni/e liberally the said \Nork, and thiiH uhow liro. Orr, and other .luriMdi(^tionti that Canada Went will not be behind in advancing that which appertainH to the ^ood and welfare of American Oddfel- lowHhiji. VVe are also pleased to oliserve the cordial good feelinp exprensed by the Grand Secretary and TreHsiirer towards members for runderinj; him so much assistance during the ])ast year. We feel that it has been more from the good feeling of these brothers towards the Order generally, than that Hrother Smitli actually reijuired siudi assistance. While we hav(! snidi members at the liehn as Brother Smith, and su(;h membcrH to assist him as Hros. J-lingham, Brown, Kirk- j)atrick and Wigmore. the good shin of Oddfellowship in this Jurisdiction will yet be iiafely anchored, in that peaceful harbor where no Committee are required, no kind brethren called upon to assist; but where the great grand .Vrchitect lives and rules supi-eine, and directs in his mysterious ways the whole machinery of true and never ending Oddfellowship, such as we trust that one and all of us may be initiated into, when passing from this Grand Lodge below to the Grand Lodge above, where he reigns and rules for ever and ever. • We therefore submit for adoption the following : I. Iteniilced, — That Clause 1st on Grand Master's Report be adopted. •i. llmolucd, — That Clause 'id on Giiuid Master's Report be adopted. :l. licHol red . — That Clause ad on Grand Master's Keport be adopted. J. lienolvad, — That Clause 4th on (irand Master's Report be adopted. 1. lieaolved, — That Clause 1st on Grand Secretary and Treasurer's Rei)ort lie adopted. 2. ncfolfvd, — That Clause 'idem Grand Secretary and Treasurer's Keport be adopted. 3. lieHolred, — That Clause 3d on Grand Secretary and Treasurer's Report bo adopted. 4. RcHolved, — That Clause 4th on Grand Secretary and Treasurer's Report be adopted. Respectfully submitted in Frieudship, Love and Truth, HENRY McAFEE, RICHARJ) WTGMORK. THOMAS JAMES. SAMI^EL G. DOLSON. EDMUND BELTZ. Rep. T. James, Chairman of Comimttee on Finance, submitted the following Report and Resolutions as regards Charter Stones, &c'.. which were adopted. London, August 3d, IWJi. Tu the fi. W. Grand Lod-ot('aiuid(i 11 W /. O. O. F. Wt' your Committee on RetuiiiH, ImviuK examined the varioUH Lodgi- KcturuM beg leave to report aH folluw» : 1. The KeturuB of Brock, Union, Kureka, (roru, Samaritan, Forest City, Uoud Eau, Long Point, Thames, KxcelHiur and Avon are correct. 2. Chatham Lodge, No. 2l>, Hhew on their report, totnl rnenihern ou books 32, should be only BO, according to ilgureH given. 3. St. Marya Lodge, No. 36, report total mcmbtTM on books 41, bhould be 42. according to figures given. 1. Frontier Tiodge, No. 45, nhew on their receiptH dues less one-third, whicli should be Ichh ono-tifth, therefore their percentauul shown is only 1^.60 on dues, but according to the number of members shown in ^ood standing, the amount of duen collected (less one-fifthi should be 9^1.60. Agkin in their return of term ending 30th June, 18<»4. they show 53 as members in good standing, and in their account of receipts on dues they only show $41.()6. iTiis number of members ought to show #84.40 on receipts; a<:cording to the amount of dues collected would only give about 26 members in good standing, still they send to this Grand Lodge two Keps. This they are not entitled to, and should only have ono representative. 7. We would also recommend that liodged be requested to state on their Ke- turns thi amount of their Quarterly Dues, and also the amount charged for each degree, as we find different sums charged bv many of the [jodges, and it is im- possible for us to check the Returns correctly. All of which is most respectfully submitted. In conclusion your Committee move the adoption of the following : HeHoliwd, — That the foregoing Report be adopted. JOHN BARR. EDMUND BELTZ, JAMES CIRLE. Rwp. Iredale moved, secouded by Kej), James, tliat tlie Report ])e taken up clause by clause. — Camed. On motion, Clauses 1, 2, 8, 4, 5. and 7, were adopted. Rep. Dolson moved, seconded by Rep. McAfee, that the Hth clause of the reiM>rt be amended by adding the following, viz : That the two Representatives of Erie Lodge be recognized and paid, and that Erie Lodge be debited^with the amount of deficiency, viz : #8.80. Rep. Beltz moved in amendment, seconded by Rep. Wigmore, and Benolved, — That the mileage and per diem of only one Representative from Erie Lodge be paid, and that in future no Lodges will be credited with Represen- tatives except m accordance with the Constitution of this Grand Lodge, and the Constitution ordained for the use of its Subordinate Lodges. There l)eing some dissatisfaction, Bro. R. Wigmore called for the yeas and nays. ,«\., .....V L i'.t . s^. , , iw yi - ' ••■' GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 119 Ykas. - R«'|m. .TrtrkHoii. (Hover. Cnrlf. McAfrt*. Dnlsoii. O'Connor, II ml KuruH. Nayh.— RfjiH. B»'ltz. Wiilt'H. Wij»nior[', Powoll. Smith. Sheck. HriH- to], Iredalc. Coiintor, •InnieH and Bart-. Moved l)v Hop. Dolnon, Heconded by Hep. McAfee, that C'lH-use »5th of KejKtrt of (.'ouimittee on Keturnn he adopted, and the que«»tiou of luileaj^e and per diem of both Kepresentativen he referred to the L'oiii- niittue on Mihia^e and Per Diem. — C'arried. The Committee on Credentials Huhmitted the foIlo^ving Heport, whi(4i waH adfipted : L«tNi>oN, AiiKiiHt 4th. IMU. To thr It. W. the Grand J.odif, i,fCo„ada Wmt I. O. O. F.: Your Committer on CredentialH have inurh pl<'anur« to itniiuuui'H that there is now a full rep osentation, a8 fchr f'ertiflcate of the KeprrRfiitativefroni Sanmr- itiin Lodge has been handed to this Committee, whieh is correct, and would re- commend that Uro. Bristol be duly accredited, and take his «eat in (irnnd TiOdKe. lAMKS SMITH. UOBEKT KIRKPATUICK, RICHARD WIGMOHE. i>n motion, the Grand Lmlge adjourned until 8 o'clock. Thrkk O'Ci.otK P. M.. Auk. 4, 18B4. PuTHUaut U* adjournment, the Grand Lodge met at 8 o'clock. Th»' Roll heing called, the following Officers and Reprenentatives answered to their namcH : Grand Master, Bro. Woodyatt, D. O. M.. Bro. Brown, Grand Kep. to G. L. U. S., Bro. Bmgham, Grand Sec. & Treas., Bro. James Smith, Grand Warden, Bro. Kirkpatrick, (i^rand Marshal, Bro. Wigmore, Grand Conductor, Bro. Black, and G. I. G., Bro. fiisseU. Also, B>api. James Curie, Samuel G. Dolson, George Wales, Robt. O. Smith, Richard Wigmore, Geo. Powell, Wm. A. Glover, Caleb H. Hankinson, Thomas James, Thomas Iredale, Kdmuud Beltz, A. Mc- Cormick, John Bums, H. Sheck, Abel Bristol, Geo. V. Counter, James M. 0'Conm»t. J. C. Jackson, John Barr, and H. McAfee. On motion, Grand Rep., Bro. Bingham, proceeded to exemplify the sePAXD LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 1»» the ensuing year, which being in order, the following Brothers were nominated : Rep. Conuter nominated Bro. JamcM Smith for CJrand Mastei". '* McCormick. " *' Thos. Brown for Deputy Grand Master. " Kirkpatrick, " '• J. Barr, for Grand Warden. " BaiT, •' " R. Wigmore. for Grand Sec. & Treas. The Grand Master having appointed as Tellers, Reps. Bristol and Counter, the Grand Lodge proceeded to election, with tlie following result : James Smith M. W. Grand Master, by Acclamation. Thomas Brown R. W, Dep. Grand Master, 1st ballot. John Barr '• (irand Warden, by acclamation. Richard Wigmore " Grand Sec. & Treas. '* H. C. Bingham " Grand Representative, " Tlie above named Officers were then duly presented by Past Grand Masters Dolson and Woodyatt, and installed by (irand Rep. Bingliam into their respective chairs. The Grand Master afterwards made the following appointments : P. G., Bro. Weatherly Grand Marshal. " " Bristol Grand Conductor. " " James Grand Guardian. The following Past Grands were duly appointed Distric^t Deputy Grand Masters for their respective Districts, viz. : For Brock Lodge John Taylor. • " Union Lodge Alex. Crichton. " Chatham Lodge Jonas B.Jackson " EureKa and Forest City Lodges Thomas Brown. ♦' Erie Lodge „.Wm. A. Glover. " Gore Lodge W. B. Woodyatt. " Samaritan Lodge ...Abel Bristol. " St. Marys Lodge Thomas Iredale. '* Imperial Lodge William Calder. " Rond Eau Lodge Josepli Sewell. •* Avon Lodc;e R. S. Service. *' Long Point Lodge Geo. F. Counter. " Thames Lodge.. Wm. McNeil. " Excelsior Lodge John Barr. " Frontier Lodge Henry McAfee. On motion of Rep. Dolson, seconded by Rep. Counter, it was Resolved, — That the tliHiiksof this (Trand Lotlf^earo liereby tendered to P. (r. Master, Bro. .fames Woodyatt. for the coiirteouH, able, and satisfactory manner in which he has performed the duties of his office durintf the session just closing, as well as throughout the entire term of his service as (irand Master. On motion of Rep. McAfee, seconded by Rep. James, it was Resolved,— Thixi tlie thanks of this Grand I.odge are hereby tendered to 1'. Ci. Secretary, .Tames Smith, for the zealous, prompt and efficient manner in which he has clischarged the duties of the most liurthensome office in tliis Grand Lodge- On motion of Rep. J. M. O'Connor, seconded by Rep. G. F. Coun- ter, it was ••■r-i 1 . m .J',;.' vU,?l • ;:' -yip' ■ ■■•■ - ..i >'ii'i >■(!^ :I'.,' :.,^:r\ Mi < « Iv ■if H: r- iii' *l{l# iS > IM JOURNAL OF THE BeHolved, — That the Bond of P. G. Stieretary, James Smith, be now cancelled and returned to him, he having fnlly performed the obligations and duties therein set forth. On motion of Rep. James Curie, seconded by Rep. Tbos. Iredale. it was Besolved, — That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to thn Brothers of Eureka and Forest City Lodges for the accommodation afforded, and for the exceeding hospitality and kindness evinced to the members of this Grand Lodge. On motion of Rep. G. F. Counter, seconded by Rep. A. McCormick, it was ■■ ' ' ^- lienoloed, — That the sum of two dollars be paid to the Brother who has offici- ated as O. G. during this Session, and that the M. W. Grand Master issue his order for the same. On motion of Rep. S. G. Dolsou, seconded by Rep. H. McAfee, it was Itenolred, — That the Grand Secretary is hereby ordered to get the proceed- ings of this Grand Lodge printeil as soon as practicable, and that he forward the usual number of copies to Subordinate Lodges immediately after. On motion of Rep. John Barr, seconded by Rep. Hankinson, it was Benolved, — That this Grand Lodge heartily adopts the privilege granted t«> it by the Grand Lodge of the United States, at its last Session, in relation to th f; admission of members of the Manchester Unity into our Order by initiation, atid exhort the same to our Subordinate Lodges. Moved by P. G. Master Bro. Woodyatt, seconded by Bro. Barr, and llesolued, — That the thanks of this Grand Lod?e be most cordially tendered our Most Worthy Rep. to G. L. U. S., for his exertions in the G. L. U. S., in get- ting the sanction of that worthy Grand Body, to consent that members of the Manchester Unity can now he admitted into this Order. Moved by Rep. James, aeconded by Rep. McAfee, and Resolved, — That this Grand Lod^e do now adjourn to meet in the Town of Brantford, on the first Wednesday m August, A. D., 1866, at the hour of nine o'clock in the morning. Moved by Rep. G. F. Counter, and seconded by Rep. John Barr, that the foregoing Resolution be amended by striking out Brantford and inserting Hamilton. — Carried. RICHARD WIGMORE, Qrand See. and Trecut. »f >;,,'?■■ ^ ■ u ■■f.'A- --. ■' h :. •^'^., ./-.-? ■^■-- >;.: GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 198 llevenilt |wal |&iM9ieiUoii HBXiD IN THB CITY OF HAMILTON, AUGUST 2d, 1866. The officers and members of Excelsior Lodge having assembled in special session to receive the Grand Officers and Representatives of the Grand Lodge, the same having been duly announced, admitted and re- ceived in ancient form, and the M. W. Grand Master, together with the Officers and Representatives having been introduced, the N. G., Bro. J. W. Ferguson of Excelsior Lodge welcomed the Grand Lodge, and tendered the use of their Lodge Room during the session of the Grand Lodge, and hoped that the present session would be marked with harmony, and all unite to advance the interest and working of the Order. The M. W. Grand Master having taken the Chair, the Grand Lodge was opened in the Grand Lodge Degree. The Roll of Officers being called over, the following Officers answered to theu' names : JAMES SMITH M. W. Grand Master. THOMAS BROWN B. W. Deputy Grand Master. EICHARD WIGMORE ' Grand Sec. and Treas. H.C.BINGHAM " " Bep. to U. S. JOHN BARR " " Guardian. JOHN WETHERLY " " Marshall. The Grand Master appointed P. G. Master Bro. James Woodyatt, Grand Conductor pro tern. The M. W. Grand Master then appointed Grand Secretary Bro. Richard Wigmore, D. Grand Master, Bro. Thomas Brown, Representa- tives John Barr and Henry McAfee, a Committee on Credentials, who after examining the Certificates as presented, submitted the following Report, which was adopted : 18 /r i;,!y m ff m-'^^ i'1 '; IS i Vi mm mm «;■■., N^ji ■#■ i ,>•■•», .n " "••!. V i'Ttt'ti ''J'-'f 'il ';;. f.. .; ,;;.•■■■ I.', fl '':■■}■ ^".'1, mi '■'.■t>.". ■■.■w.A < ■■ ■I '. 194 JOURNAL OF THE f- 1 B ir »« '•** To the li. W. a rand IaxIijc of ('>nmtlti Wext, 1. (). U. F. Your Committee after a I'art'ful examination, find the Credentials of tlie fol- lowing uamcHl Past Grands, duly fornu'd and attested a« Representatives from their I'espective Lodges to this Grand Lodge, and recommend their admission to seats in this Grand Lodge, viz : JOHN TAYLOR, J Jt lirucl,- L,nlyi; Ao. i». GEORGE WALES I ., • . <. w A. PURVIS )^"'"" ^•^• THOMAS HENNETT Chitthan, " " 29. CrEO. POWELL \K,u-fk,i " " 30 JA]VH:S heron ^-Luieha du. WM.A. CiLOVER Erie " " 33. J. B. KING Gore " " 34. JAMES MilNTYHE Samaritan " " 35. (iE(J. MAUL ATT St. Mania " " 30. H.C. FORSYTH Iinperiul " " 37. E])MUND RELTZ )« , ^,., „ ,. .,« \VM. HARRISON ) ^""'^ ^'^" ^^^ C.B.TAYLOR A.von " " U. GEO. WERRETT Long Fuint " " 12. C. W. KEMPSTER..., Excelsior " " 44. HENRY Mr .VFEE ) r-. >• .. .. ,- JOHN BATTY \ frontier 4o. Your Comniittei; on Credentials find the foregoing Representatives correct and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge, but we find that tlie following named Lodges are not yet represented, viz : Samaritan Lodge No. 35, and liong Point Lodge No. 42. \Ve also find tliat P. G. Bennett of Chatliam I;odge, No. 29, has not a Representative's Certificate. We also find that the following named Past Grauds liave the proper certifiates as BU(;h and entitled to the Grand Lodge De- gree, and to seats as members in this Grand Lodge, viz: A. G. Miller, Excelsior Lodge, No. 44, Thomas Bennett, Chatham Lodge, No, 29, Adam Purvis, Union Lodge, No. Hi, H. C. Forsyth of Imperial Lodge, No. 37, and Archibald Frew of Excelsior Lodge, No. 44. Y'our Committee also find the following Brothere duly certified as Past Grands and entitled to membership in this G-rand Lodge, viz : A. PURVIS Union Lodye No. l(i. THOS. BENNETT Chatham " " 29. •LB.KING (iore " '^ 34. i' ' H.C.FORSYTH Imperial " " 37. WM. HARRISON Forest Cifi/ " " 38. C. W. KEMPSTER ) ,,. , • ' .. „ ,, A.G.MILLER r h.rcelswr 44. We therefore reecniiiiend that the above named Past (xrands be admitted as members of this Grand Lodge, and instructed in the (rrand Lodge Degree. In f:ouclusion your Committee move the following — Resolved, — That the foregoinj;!' Report be adopted. All of which is resi)ei:tfully submitted, IHCHARD WIGMORE, . THOMAS BROWN, HENRY McAFEE, JOHN BAHR. Moved l)y Kep. Heuiy McAfee, and seconded by Grand Wjirden .lohu Rarr, TJiat P. G. Bro. Thos. Bennett, of Chatliam Lodge, No. 29, be admitted to a seat in this Grand Lodge, and also that be be recog- nized as tbe Kepresent>itive of said Lodge, waiving the formality of a Representative's Certificate. — Carried. The Grand Marshal, Bro. J. Wethorly having introduced the Re- presentatives and Past Grands to tbe Grand liodge, the Grand Master instructed them in the Grand Lodge Degree, and they took their seats. On motion of Bro. -lobn Harr, Grand Warden, tbe minutes of Inst GUAND LODGE OF CANADA WKST. 19r. session of this Grand Lodge, held at London, were adopted as printed. The M. W. Grand Master tlien appointed the t'ollowiuf^ Committees, viz : 0)1 Distribution. — Grand Rej). H. C. Bingliiini, Ueps. Henry ^LcAfee, W. A. Glover, George Wales and J. Batty. On Corresfiondeiue. — Rep. AV. A. Glover, Wm. Kan-ison, Tlios. Ben- nett, and H. C. Forsyth. On Uctunis. — Reps. E. Beltz, A. Purvis, \V. A. Glover, .J. B. Kiijg and G. WeiTett. On State of the Order ami LeijiKlatioii. — Reps. Henry McAfee, James Heron, James Mclntyre, C. B. Taylor and George AVales. On Finiinve.—RepH. G. Werrett, A. Pnrvis, Tlios. Bennett. C. B. Taylor and J. B. King. On Laws of tiithordinnten. — Reps, John Taylor, (' W. Kempster, J. Batty, H. C. Forsyth and G. Powell. On MiletKfe and Per Diem. — Reps. A. Purvis, (t.PoweU, George Mar- latt, C. B. Taylor and J. Batty. On motion the Lodge closed in tlie Grand Lodge Degi-ee and open- ed in the Scarlet Degi-ee. The M. W. Grand Master then submitted thts following report : GRAND MASTP:RH REPORT. To the H. II'. (hand Lodije of Canada West, I. O. O. /'.; Okfk'kks, Rei'HKsk.ntativks ANn BiioTHKHS, — Atrcording to ancient usage it now becomes my duty to render an accomit of my stewardshij) for the i)ast year. Notwitlistanding the many self-promises 1 liad madcs to try and do aU 1 could both l)y writing and visiting the several Lodges in and under this jurisdiction, my liopes and plans were sadly frustrated by that dread element "tire." in consequence of which tliere was en- tailed upon me such a vast amount of work and attention, as prevented me from carrying out what I had fondly hoped 1 shoidd liave liad tlie honor of doing. Nevertlieless, brothers, I can assure you that J was not asleep as to the interests of our l>eloved Order, but did aU I could as far as my abihty and time allowed to advance the glorious cause. Those Lodges I have visited are flourishing. Everywhere J was affectionately received and hospitably entertained, and I nuist say Jiere that I see no other organization that equals ours in social merits. Odd Fellows, everywhere I meet them seem to feel their duty summed up in the golden rule ** to love God, and their neigld)or as themselves." To those of you wtiom I liave met in])ast years 1 am Ijound in ties of grateful affection wliich it is a delight to renew, wliile to tliose who for tlie first time meet in this assembly, my heart goes out in words of welcome, as I in\ite your earnest and loving participation i)i the (Uities and moral responsibihties of the session. May you all be knit firmly in the bojids of unity and brotherly love, and may tlie seed of Odd Fel- lowship Hovni at this meeting of the Rein-eseiitatives of the Order in this jurisdi;•;<.' dill V; .■■t*';^'rt#':;-i);l 1^ 'iM^'i-^ •.; All Jm ^r.^'v mi uw JOURNAL OF THE i - larftG and pleasant company wore in attendance. In the ceremony of dedication I liad tlio honor to be assisted by the (irand Representative to tlie R. W. (hand Lodgo. of the U. S.. Bio. H. C. Bin{?]iam, Deputy Orand Master Brown, Grand Secretary AVi<»niort!. Past (Irand Master Bissell, P. D, M. Skinner. D. D. G. M. Bro. McAfee, and many other leading members ot tlie Order fr(»in London. St. Marys, Sti'atford and Windsor. Everythinj^ passed off pleasantly. andseeniin>»ly to the satis- faction of all present, and 1 belifivo has been the canse of great good to the Order in London. On the 21st of tlie same mcmth I enjoyed a similar pleasure in dedi- cating a new HaU in Windsor, belonging to the members of Frontier Lodge. D. G. M. Brown, Grand Secretary Wigmore and other brothers from London accompanied me. We were assisted by several eminent brothers from the Lo' (irand Siro. tlie Grand Oorresijonding and Recording Secretary, D. D. (Jrand Sire Bingliam, and from tlie Secretary of tlie Wildey Monument Committee, togetlier -with reports from a few of tlie D. D. Grand Mas- ters in this our Jurisdiction. In accordance with the request of the Secretary of the Wildey Monument Committee, I forwarded a copy of tlie design, with a few remarks^ of my own on tlie subject, to the ditferont Lodges under the guidance of this Grand Lodge, urging on tliem tlie necessity of giving a hearty response to the call. I hope the result will be favorable, and that when our Representative leaves for the Grand Lodge of the United States, we will be in a position to remit a further contribution to that Monument, of which we should be all justly pi'ond. It IS a source of pride to me, and must be one of gratification to you. to learn that no case of appeal has been received, either be me or the Grand Secretary, so tliat yon will be relieved of the onerous duties :^onnected with such cases. (/>) I have thought well to submit for your approval or amendment the following decisions : "A member of the Manchester Unity may unite with our Order, and may retain nieinbership in both Orders." (f) T. S. Milks, under date of June I'ith, 18G5, writes, eiupiiring whether a Lodge can legally liold property in its own name, and also whether a Subordinate Lodge could invest tlie W. & O. B'und ; To the first I refeiTcd him to the Consolidated Statutes of Canada, quoting Chap. 71, Sees. 7, 8 and 9. To the second interrogatory my answer was Yes ! and explained to him the way that other Lodges had much benefitted that Fund by investing it safely. (iT) D. D. Grand Master, Bro. McAfee enquires as follows ; i. Can a Lodge, after electing a candidate to membership, and previous to his admission, reconsider the matter, and order a new bal- lot for the candidate ? I answered Yes ! and referred him to the Di- gest, page 13, sec. 6. m « % . ■ •'I J [ m4 ,v.j,i!ia Ills JOURNAL OP THE Id '2. A person clainiH to liave hcoii ii niembor of tlie Order, and also a meiiil)('i' of liis Stato Grand Lod^e, but cannot prove Hatinfac- torily Ids staiidinf,' in tliu Order, liavin}^ no Card, in conHoquenco of his Lod<4e liavin{4 ceased to work, joins another Lodge; hy initiation. "Has that Lod<,'e a rij^ht to aj^aiu eonfor the de;;rees on the brother, or does his initiation entitle liini to tlie rank itnd position lie formerly held in the Order ".'" My re])ly then-to, (after a j^reat deal of conHideratiou and incpiiry was) "tliat tlie reinitiaticni of a member was illcf^al. as he could only be admitted by card, and if he had no card he could in no way he received." ( /') To anotber (|uery in the same communication, which was, whether if tlie fjud<{e had conferred the degrees, could they not be com- pelled to refnu;i tlii! money to the brother which he had paid for the same ? I i-ejilied, ••Tliat if the member was ignorant of the law and iwted boiKi Jii/r, he ought to liav(! the money refunded ; if otherwise, he ought to forfeit it." There were some other ((uestions asked of me, which I thought unnecessary to embody in this report, as they were of but minor impor- tance. In accordance with a resolution of this Grand Lodge at the session of 180*2, relative to a testimonial to P. D. Grand Master, Bro. J. R. Peel, I am pleased to state that such a memento is now in the keeping of this (rrand Lodge. (//) I have much pleasure in referring particularly to the following named Rejiorts : From D. D. Han' (January and .Tulyi, Bro. Orichton (Januaryi, Bro. .lackson (Julyl, Bro. Glover (Julyl, Bro. McAfee (Jan- uary and July), and one from Bro. Sewell, of Rond Eau Lodge, which is a splendid production. I feel sorry that the IJeputies have not all kept to the requirements of this (irand Lodge, in i-emitting punctually their semi-annual reports, which would givi' the Grand blaster, whoever he might be, a better opportuuitv of understanding more fully tins true condition of the (Jrder. (./' ) I have prepared and will submit a blank form for semi-annual lleiiorts. as my opinion is, that the form we now use is incomplete, and gives unnecessary trouble to the Committee appointed by this Grand Lodge to report upon Returns. (/•) Immediately after receiving the intelligence of the assassina- titm of Al)raham Lincoln. President and Chief Ruler of the neighboring Republic, and after conferring witli those members of this Grand Lodge to whom I could get access. 1 assumed the resjMmsibility of preparing and forwarding in behalf of this Grand Lodge and the Order in Canada West, an appropriate addniss to President Johnston, of which the fol- lowing is a copy : 7V> the Hon. Ainlnir JdIuikoii, I'rrsiihiit of t/ir I'ltited Stuteti of America : The iminlicis of the Tiidcpi'iuliMit (Jrder of Odd Fellows of Cnnadii West, in eotiimon Willi the lirethren of the Order in the United States, deploring the atro- eity of the recent Hssiissiiiation of the (^resident of that nation, and bearing in muid the elose ties whieli hind them in brotherhood together, besidos being the i)ffsi>rlng of oii(( I'omirioii stock, do tender tlieir deepest syniyathy and heartfelt regret to tlie bretliron and citizens of the adjoining Republic under their present great national liereaveiuent, oeonsioned by the late brutal and dastardly outrage, which has deprived that people of their Chief Ruler, the country of a good and faithful servant, who has been the means, under Providence, of rescuing the de- graded and suffering, and restoring them to light, liberty, and new life. 11. N ':t- OKAND LODGE OF CANADA VNTEST IW Trusting tlmt the mild luul tolfrant policy which ko (miiiicutly cliarncterizcd the le^iHlutioii of the hit.i I'resiiU-nt, may over be coiitiiiucd between tiie suljjecta of Her Britftiiiiic MajcHty and those of Hie Hepublie, and tliat Ood, who in His infinite wisdom often tji'ings f,'rcat fjood out of apparent evil, may, around the fjtrave of Abraham Jjincoln, bury for all time to come the lieiirt l)urnint,'s and dif- ferences which have unfoi'tunately occasionally arisen between those, one in Idoud, one in common (jriwin, and should be one in "Friendship, Love and Truth." In conclusion, the Odd Fellows pray that the God of the fatherless and widow may comfort aud support Mrs. Lincoln and lierfaniil_\ under their jiresent great nnd rruol affliction. I Signed) JAMES SMITH, Grand Master. RICHAHD WIGMORE, Grand Sec'y. Loudon, C. W., April lb, 1865. • I forwarded the same to the Speaker of the House of ilepresenta- tives, Bro. Schuyler Colfax, by whom it Iwas handed to the President. I beg to submit tlie very cordial and friendly reply which r received from the said honcn-able and highly esteemed Rrother : SoiTH Benk, Inuiana, May Hth, 18(1)5. Dkak Siu and Bkotheu, — I have received and forwarded to President John- son.the address you commissioned me to present to him in behalf of my brethren of l!anada West, and I was gratified at seeing its noble anil pitrir.tic tone. I have not been in Washington since the fuuenil exendses there of our murdered President, which will account for the delay of this acknowledgment. ,,,, ,,if ? ;' ,• -i Truly and fraternally yours, SCHUYLER COLFAX. To Jas. Smith, Grand Master. Representatives, I would again urge iiixm you the necessity for sup- porting a Journal devoted to Odd Pellowsliip, and as such present the claims of the Aiueriran ihUl Felloir. In drawing this Report to a close, I have the pleasure to state tliat from my own personal observation in our noble Ordor, together with information 1 have gathered from letters and otherwise, from the Depu- ties and other members of tlie several Lodges, that a bright future is in store for the advancement of our benign and glorious cause. Facts and figures will sliow that notwithstanding the many causes which liave worked against us, we are tliis day stronger in membership, stronger in finances, and thanks be to God, stronger in love for our Order, and for the advancement and glory thereof. I have no need to^ be a prophet, or the son of a prophet to assure you that our Order must prosper, and permeate the land with its principles which are holy and true, and with its teachings which are pure and grand. I have to thank the brethren in this jm-isdiction for their many acts of kindness shown to me whenever and wherever I have had the good fortune to meet them, and also specially to thank those brothers from whom I received coun- sel and advice. Brethren, let us not weary in well doing, let us only have a will and we can easily find the way to feed the hungry, visit the sick and to bury tlie dead, never forgetting the widows and orphans of our deceased bre^jhren. I now deign brothers, to offer you my most humble and heartfelt thanks for the honor you conferred upon me, in placing in the highest position within your gift, and in which I tried to the best of my ability to sustain aud uphold the sacred and heaven-bom principles of our glorious Order. Should anything have occured that nmy not turn out to the advancement and good of our cause, I trust that you will leni- ently attribute it to a fault of the head and not of the heart. I would further beg that you accept the assurance of my fervent prayer, that f - ■J.t'.t'' 'H ■:.rAd i:i\' ..H **iL 'v. .', ■'S ,"r fi'i '.{".' 'i' ill . •* W:>j-i .* 111 , .■» !('i . V ^■.J . i t' 3v i in ilOO JOURNAL OP THE you may all meet witli success in every f»ood work, and be prospered not only in earthly, but in heavenly blessings. All of which is most fraternally submitted by Yours, faithfully, Ac, J AS. SMITH, Grand Master. On motion of Hap. J. B. Kin;», seconded by Rap. H. C. Forsyth, the Grand Master's Ruport wa:^ referred to a Special Committee for distri- bution of the various subjects to appropriate Committees. The R. W. Grand Secretary and Treasurersubmitted the following Report which whs on motion of Rop. J. Taylor, Jr., seconded by Rep. G. Wales, referred to the Committee on Distribution. GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER'S REPORT. 'In the M. W. (fraud Manter, Offioera, lieprcnentativeH and Mi'tiibfrn of the Hii/ht Worth 11 (jI rand Lodijr of' Canada IJV^/; Brkthrkn. — In accordance with the duty devolving upon me as Grand Secretary and Treasurer, I beg to submit this my annual Re- port : Permit me in the first place, brethren, to offer you my warm con- gratulations in meeting you again under circumstances so gladsome and auspicious. Here we are met brethren of the mystic tie, of the "Three Links,'" in open Grand Lodge, under our own vine and fig tree, to en- deavor to advance the interests of our Order. With thankfulness wo should re^^ew the past, the Head Master of the universe ha\'ing per- mitted us to meet as Representatives and brothers, in the principles of Friendship, I^ove and Truth. We should not only hail each other in the ties of Odd Fellowship, but feel thankful to Almiglity God for his sparing mercy, in preserving our lives through another year, and in health and strength granting us the felicity of coming together once more. Brethren, ours is a noble cause, worthy of our attention, and worthy of a little sacrifice. Great is the good before us ; to alleviate hnman misery, raise the fallen, succor the distressed, and dry the orphan's and the widow's tear, is the sacred offtce of an Odd Fellow. What work more noble ? More delightfully great and good ? All man- kind may engage in it and labor, no matter how exalted their station or elevated ther position. Our Order has never been more prosperous nor more successsnl. Our ranks are now filling up, I trust with good, true and faithful men wlio will endeavor to promote its jtfosperity, and prove themselves worthy of the honor conferred on them. Yet, while we rejoice and take courage that our membership is being steadily increased, our ranks filling up and the Order generally on the increase, I have to state that as is usually the case, a few Lodges have died out during the year, and became defunct for want of proper interest taken by its members, and disliouest acts of its officers, clearing out with books, papers and funds intrusted to their keeping, and other mem- bers in good standing removinf^ to different parts of Canada and the United States. In concert with the Grand Master 1 visited several Lodges during the past year. All goes well, large prosperity following the good canse and work in Western Canada. The reception we met with everywhere was cordial and brotherly — just such a welcome as only a good Odd FeUow can give and appreciate. GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. IM Immediately after the Hession of the Grand Lodge, held at London, C \V., J (M)inpile(l th(i Proceediiij^H thcrciof. und imcording to inHtnu;- tions I caiiHi'd two linndrttd copies to be prijiti'd ai»d forwarded to all the Lo(l}»os, und otticers under tlie jin'isdiction of the (Iriind Lod> pro-icntttd to Bro. J. R. Pool at the pren- ont soHsioii of this (^v lud H.)dy. Also iriforniod tho wiid Bro. J. R. Pool that his ))roHoiK'(' wonld h ) roiiuirod at thin Hossion of the Graud Lodgo to roooive said ToHtiiiifHiial. (7.) Tho By-laws of KxculsiorL()dnoNo.44,arc horewith laid before tluH Grand Body for thoir approval. (8.) The HoiTii-aiiiiiial Keturiis for both terms have been duly re- ceived from all Lodi^os, oxcopt Rand Eaii No. 40, and Tliaraea No. 48. Botli those Iiod<. I), (h-and Master, William McNeil, called on me with theCliartor. Working Books, and Odes of said Lodge. The Mintite Book and other books connected with the working of the Lodge, together with its funds, have been stolen by their treasurer and cannot be found. The furnitni-e was sold to pay *;he rent due, and the regalia was divided among a few of tlie brothers. Some other things were borrowed from thf; St. Marys Lodg(\ which liro. McNeil says will be returned to said Lodge. In my conversiition witli the said Brother McNeil. I have learned that the whole cause of tlie breaknig up of the Lodge was by defaulting tivasurers, and the careless manner in which tlie Lodge was worked. He promised that if at any future time any article connected with the working of Thames Lodge can be fonnd, he will forward immediately to the jrt'oper otti'-er of this Graud Lodge. 1 feel ccmfident that D. D. Grand Master. Hm. McNeil, did all in his power to keep tlie Lodge working. The t'harter. books, Ac., are now in the possession of this Graud Lodge. The Returns from Erie Lodge show no amount to the credit of the Widows" and Oii}haus" Fund, while the General Fund is large. I think by the Laws of this Grand Lodge, it is imperative t'tfr all Subordinate Lodges to place the regiUar amount to the (iredit of the Widows' and Orphans' Fund, regardless of being in treasury or invested. The fund ought to show a credit when sufficient funds are hi the possession of the Lodge. (9.) In accordance with the resolution of this Grand Lodge, on page 190 of our Journal, instructing me to charge the extra amount paid to the Representative of Erie Lodge, at the last session of this Grand Lodge, I did so in conformity with said resolution. (10.) According to a communication received from D. D. Grand Master, Bro. W. A, Glover, he seems to think this Grand Lodge is paid, or nearly so, by percentage in Returns. I cannot agree with him on that point, therefore it is left for your deliberation. (11.) The income and expenditure for the past year is herewith respectfully submitted, and which I have no doubt will meet your approbation : ■■i iO'^t«<'' ■•t'j 'i%'i'{' I ' I, he . 1 his HOW (iRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. '^yu RICH'D WIOMOUE, OHAND SKCUETAHY ii THEASUUER, IN ACCOUNT vnTH THE R. \V, (HUND LODGE OE C. W.. L O. O. P. TO t»HH RK.l'K-.IVKP. 1861, August Hh. ToCa^ih receivi'd from lati- Socn-tiiry aiui'l'reHHiirer |8ttl2 M 186fi. .Fun'y 4. To Brork L8| ,.„ ,,^ .Tulv " " " " " ■' 17 30 1 ^" •'" Jaii'y " " GorpLo(^ge, y'o. .11 " .Sfi , ,„ ,. July " " " " ■'■ " 8 7ft, '^ *'' .Tan'y " " Siiiiirtritau Loi't.e, No. ;i,> " ](K)i July " " " " ' " .i 14) '' '' .lati'y '• " St. Marv'HL.Klv, No. 'i;; " .. . .. J.()flr>) ., ^, .Tuly " " " ■■■' '• " ,, 10 '.II) ; ^' "' Jan'v " " Inipt-rinl i,,:dj/u, Nc J^V " 2 G-j i . ,,, .luly " " " " " " « .',())■ •' ^ .lan'y " '• For- - 1 City Lod>,e, No. 38 " .... !Ji' 0!) . ,.„„,, .lan'v " " Avon Lodge No. 11 " ."..".'.'.",.!!".". 7 r.O) ,^ ,„ July " " " •' " • . JO ..4t •" "* Jan'y " " Long Poin(, Lodge, iVn. ICi " ', IH , , ,„ July •' " " »< • ■■" It _ ,1 1^, ■' i" .Tan'y " " Excelsior T.idge, Nc. 44 " ..!.',.*!...*!! IJ ''2 ' , _, ■Inly " " ' '■ " " 10 92f "^ '■* .lan'y " " Frontier Lodire, No. 4/5 " il W) .,0 <. . July ' " " .... :r \M\, '^ "•' 1864 Aug. " " Caflh from Br<>. FT. M" Atee. fo: 2 Carda for Bros. Duuh.ir uud Conroy 50 Sept. " " Cash from ChathRtB Lodge, Curdrt.oirc, Ac 150 " " " Cash from Eureka Lodge, ('win H\id O-ieh (.12 " " " Cash from Erie Lodge, account J Oo I860. July " " Cash from Excelslov L>dge, Cards 5 50 " " " Cash from Fror lier L.nlgo, Cards 4 68 Total ^aSit 04 r 1 A.ixi'JY HovMUf^sr fund. 18«4. Rond Eau Lodge, No. 4(^ $ 2 (Kt Chatham Lodge, X- i'' 6 00 Union Lodge. No. .6 10 OO $J8 (HI •3". ■*■,)'" r.^liWil .t;r> ■ ■<'■' •'•■■»''t»1; :';H< •1. ". .f •■'■'' ■■'..?■.•• v>i' ■■'J** ' '.I ■ ■ ■.■■ *■' i I i h* Ml''!- f;, •' Mm-'' ^"•' mm.: GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 206 STOCK ON HAND, AUGUST 2, 1865, With araoniit of value, together with the amount due by Subordinate Lodges to the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Canada West. Banner, Regalia and Emblems 1 6 0U Balance of Ilegalia, Ontario Lodf;e 5 00 One De(?ree Book 2 50 One Iiebe(;na Book 125 Three Public Installation Books, at $1.25 « 75 Eight Degree Books, at $2.00 10 00 11 Visiting Cards, at 25c 5 75 39 Withdrawal CnrdH, at 25c 9 75 270 Blank Treasurer's Bonds, at 5c 13 50 414 Installation Odes, at 6c 24 84 H-15 Blank Heports, at 2c 16 90 •286 Blank Propusitiona for Membership, iit 2c 5 72 281 Blank Representative's Certificates, at 2(' 5 62 25 Past Grand's Certificates, at 2i' 60 63 Blank Orders for Supplies, at 3c 1 89 29 Blank Rules and Refjultitions, at 10c 2 90 1 Charter Stone and Drawing thermion 52 60 48 Blank Charters for sale, at !Si2.00 96 00 68 Blank Charters for use of this Grand Lodge, at $2.00 136 00 Blank Semi-Annual Rfsports ami Letter heading, say 8 00 To amount due by Union Lodge No. 6 8 87 To amount duo by Erie Lodge No. 33 7 68 To amount due by Bond Enu Lodge No. 40 30 To amount due by Avon Lodge No. 41 30 To amount due by Thames L dge No. 43 30 To amount due by Excelsior Lodge No. 44 27 00 To amount due by Frontier liodge No. 46 3 04 Total amount, $458 86 RECAPITULATION. Initiations 155i Rejections, 12: Admitted by Card 7 Reinstated, 5j Expelled, 2| Deaths, 7! Members in An-ears not suspended .. 124 Suspended 65 Ceased to be members, non-payment of dues, 75 Contributing members ... .539 Degrees conferred 343 Number of Brothers Relieved 31 Number of widowed families relieved 7 Withdrawn |by Card, 16 Amount paid iFor relief of broth- ers, $346 98 Amount paid for widowed fam- ilies 415 50 Amount paid for education of orphans Amount paid for bui-ying the dead ($5 00 Total amount of relief 826 98 Amount of animal receipts 4,165 411 Widow and Orphan Fund,. . . .7,859 85^ General Fund , .5,860 42} ff'. -:■ i ■.'■' ■ r ■■.^! I.- ., . ' -i'p it i;,,"'. ■'■■"»'>•■ , . 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Feebly and imperfectly liave I fulfilled the duties entrustet 1 to me. StiU I may say with all rectitude and candor, that I did wh,*ii 1 could to further tlie progress and advancement of Odd Fellowship. Brethren, accept my thanks for the kindness you have ever mani I'ested towards me. Believe me, I sliall ever feel and duly appreciate your disinterested favors, and 1 sincerely trust I shall ever prove a good and worthy Odd Fellow. Brethren, I cannot close without returning to our Orand Master my hearty thanks for his manifold kindness to me ; for hia hearty co- ()l)eration in furthering our common object, and at the risk of being charged with flattery. I must sav, that a better, larger hearted, or more wliole souled man and brother Odd Fellow thai Bro. James Smith, I never met — ready and wilhug at all times, regardless of time, to assist hi carryiug out the object of the Institution. Brethren, may the hand of an Odd Fellow bo ever outstretched to shield the poor and needy, to clothe the naked, feed the hungry, and protect the widow and the orphan ; then will the world see that we are taideavoriiig to caiTv out the grand object of our noble Order, and that our character, life and actions are in accordance with our profession as Odd FeUows. Respectfully submitted, by yours, faithfuUj' and fraternaUj', RICHARD WIGMORE. (irilllil Sit, ((• 'J'rtdx. Tlie (xraiid Representative to the Grand Lodge of the Unitoil States submitted the following Report : GRAND REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT. I'll tlie H. \V. GmnJ Lmlye of (Jamuhi West I. O. italities of ■-k .■,1 '.1, , ! .■■■ '■•'» I ' ..!Mi ■,.i ■ [■' i;* •*. ■■'■■.■ '. !.■•■# 'i'' ;<^. m ■J,. ,.; \;. \ '•{■i'llsMi,: ■ „ ■",!f'l'' I 1. IT. 1 1*1 !..■■■ I" ■5' Ml ■h iff III '''•*« t * soe JOUENAL OF THE their hearts and homeB. I am aware that this is not strictly in the line of a Representative's Report, but it is a pleasing duty which I as- sume, and I am sure you will all heartily approve of this passing trib- ute to the courtesy, the intelligence, and the mTuiilicent hospitality of the Odd J'ellows and citi/eus of the Old Bay State. With the exception of Vermont and the Lower Provinces, all the Noi-theni. Western and Pacific Jurisdictions were fully represented. Of the Southern Jurisdictions, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Floiida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Arkan- sas, were still mirepresented. The Reporis of the Grand Sire, Grand Secretary and Grand Trea- surer were ' •''ry able and gs "iying — papers well stored with items of interest, conveying to us the assurance of prosperity to our Order. The decisions of the Grand Sire submitted for approval were : 1st. "The customs and usages of the Order prohibit the initiation of a person whose physical deformity prevents a compliance with the requirements and laws of the Order. The decision of the question as to the apijlicability of the general i>. iciple to si^ecial cases of partial deformity, rests with tlie local authorities, and especially with the sub- ordinate Lodge to which admission is asked." 2d. Until Cards suited for the pm-pose are issued bj' the Grand Lodge of the United States. State, District or Teiritorial Grand Lodges may have prepared and issue a certificate or card to members of ex- tinct or suspended subordinate Lodges in their respective jurisdictions, said ceititicate to set forth on its lace the circumstances of the case : to be signed bj- the Grand Master, attested by the Grand Secretary under seal, and to have the same force and effect as a regular with- drawal card." 3d. "An Ancient Odd Fellow, who can satisfactorily estabUsh his claim to be so considered, and can prove himself in the Initiatory work, is not required to be re- initiated into the Order. His rank or standing in the Lmlge to which he may be admitted will be determined by tlie Lodge upon the report of the Coniniittee api^ointed to make the. neces- sary examination." 4th. "One principal pui-pose to be subserved by the office of Grand Representative, being the communication of the A. T. P. W. to the Executive of his respective jurisdiction, before the fii-st day of January following the session of the Grand Lodge of the United States, a Stj> te Grand Body has the right to instruct its Grand Representative as to the mode by which the A. T. P. W. shall be communicated to the Grand Master or Grand Secretary, whether personally or otherwise, due regard being had to safety." 5th. "A member of an extinct Lodge who did not regularly with- draw therefrom prior to its extinction, can be admitted to membership only upon the presentation of a card from the officers of the Grand Lodge under which the defunct Lodge formerly existed." The above decisions were approved. li'rom the Grand Secretary's Report I glean the following : Total paying membership, 137,628 : lt),234 of these belong also to the En- campment Branch of the Order. Number of Lodges and Encamp- ments, 3.584 ; Initiates, 16,7(59 dm-ing the year ; Families relieved, 2,542 ; Brothers relieved, 18,730 ; Paid for relief of Brothers, Widows and Orphans, Education and Burial, H62, 134.99. Total receipts, * 1,161, 828.65. GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. Ill re}i;ar(l to the tiuaiices of the Grand Lodge of the United States, wo leani from the Grand Treasui'or's Report that the available assets were in cash and registered United States 5-'20 bonds at par value. ■SlSJGG.'iB. Estimated demand uiuin tliat for MUeage and Per Diem, and Printing, Hil'2,8r)0. Tlic revenue of tlic Grand Lodge from ordinary sources for the year had been ^if 11,822.40. Tlie (Usbursements had been #13,834.12. Tliis excess of disbursements is accounted for by the spe- cial expense incurred in tlie printing of tJie revised Journal and New Digest. Tlio Wildey Monument Fund amounted to #11,862.38, and from the Report of tlie Committee on Monument, about ft2.r)00 more was requi- red to erect a monument in accordance witli tlie plan adopted. Tliis amount, I presume, will be made up by September next, at which time it is decided to dedicate the monument now being erected in the city of Baltimore. On ])age 3(i4U appear resolutions submitted by Rep. Stokes, of Peimsylvania, in regard to the tUvision of the Funds and property of Lodges and Encampments. These resolutions were adopted, and de- clare such proceedings illegal and dishonorable, and that in case of the failure of a Lodge from any cause, their Charter, Books, Money, and property of every kind, must be delivered to its Grand Lodge. Grand Lodges are also directed to make provision for the care of such funds and property, which shall become a separate fund to be employed in aiding and assisting Lodges and Encampments needing funds to main- tain their organization. A special committee on revision of Funeral Service reported in full, which report was recommitted and accompanied by a Service submit- ted by Rep. Escavaille, of Maryland. (JPage 3G62.) Rep. Ransom, of Kentucky, submitted a resolution in favor of admitting members by initiation who reside in other Juris- dictions,provided the Lodge petitioned is nearer than any Lodge out of the •lurisdiction ; provided also that no jietition shall be received where the consent of the foreign Jurisdiction can be obtained, except Avith such consent. .All of which was approved by reference to former actions of Grand Lodge, page 3485. (Pages 3(5()3 and 3GG5.) Reps. Escavaille and Lambertou submit- ted resolutions somewhat similar, in reference to members of extinct Lodges who are incapacitated by age from joining other Lodges, and proposing such legislation as would secure to those brotliers the social l)enetits of our Lodges, but not entitle them to pecuniary benefits. On page 3G'J0 Committee reported favorably. Page 3707, Report adopted. (I'age 3G78.) Sundry amendments to the Constitution, proposed in 18G0, 18G1, 18(t2 and 1HG3. were all either indefinitely postponed "r laid on the table. (Page 3G01.) Two resolutions by Rep. ElUs, providing for withhold- ing funeral benefits, and Widows" and Orphans' benefits, in case of mis- representation of age, were adopted. Page 3G79. (Page 3G83.I The Committee on Appeals report against the retakituf of a ballot before the result is declared by the Noble Grand. (Page 3GU8.) Report on above adopted. (Page 3!)8G.) Ijugislative Committee report adversely to the adop- tion of a system of lite membership. (Page 3699.1 Report adopted. (Page 3G77.) luipiii'v by Rup. Sanders : Can the M. W. Grand Sire legally appoint a Past Grand Sire, not a Representative, to lact upon U M ..1' ' IM'- f> '. ■ '.I sir i I If I it ,'» •• '■■!>■ m ,«■■ ■m I ,1 i; ■•:•■ I 't ,'f■i(t■"■■^l s I.' •■;.;.' > K'l ■•'V-V., • ' i< % . '^ U '..'V-^ ' 210 JOURNAL OF THE Conr.uitto'Ji, citlicr voi^iihii' orsjjociiil '.' (I'a^o cJ700.) A Hpocial report in the iifftrm-itive. (Paj^o 3710.) Rei)ort adopted. (Pugos 3701 and 3701).) A new price list for Books, Odes, &c., was adopted, niakinj^ quite an increase upon former prices, but owing to the decline in gold, tliore is no good reason why those prices should bo maintained. (Page 370'J.) Grand Lodge adopted resolutions censuring convivial practices in Lodge Halls and ante-rooms, and instructect Grand Lodges and Grand Ollicors to hnbid and disallow overytliing of tlie kind. (Pages 3710 and 3720.) The Finance Committee reported against the practice of some Lodges publishing Odes and Diplomas, as being an encroachment upon tlio prerogative and perquisites of the Grand Lodge of the United States, wliidi report was adopted. The following amendments to the Constitution were proposed for consideration in September next : (Page 3710.) By Rep. Merriam, to amend Section 5, of Article I, by striking out tlie words "l>y tlie unanimous vote," and inserting in lieu tliereof tlie words, iritli the rouniirreiice of four- fifths of the meinherxoi the Grand Lodge. Also amending the ninth line of the same section by striking out the words "four-fifths," and inserting the words three- fourths. (Page 3713.) By Rep. Burnham to amend Article VII of Constitu- tion by striking out from the first clause of Section I, the words, "by the Grand Sire attested," and also the words "under the seal of the Grand Lodge." (Page '61'2r>.) By Rep. Logan to amend Article XVI of tlie Constitu- tion by adding the following — Provided, That when it shall be satisfac- torily represented to the (irand Lodge of the United States, that the necessities of a State, District or Temtorial Grand Jurisdiction require it, a resolution may be jjiissed by a vote of tliree -fourths of the Repre- sentatives present at any meeting, granting to the particular State, District or Territorial Grand Jurisdiction applying therefor, the right to re-admit to membership within its Jurisdiction, upon such terms as it may prescribe, suspended members of the Order residing in the same, who may have been suspended in other Jurisdictions for non-payment of dues, and who have not been under suspension for less than three years, and also the right to admit members of defunct Lodges not able to get a card, it being distinctly understood that so soon as the neces- sity requiring it shall have passed away, this privilege shall be yielded up to the Jurisdictions receiving it. (Same page.) By Rep. Thompson to amend Article XVI of the Con- stitution as follows : Provided also, Tliat such Jurisdictions as choose to do so, may readmit to nieml)ership within their resi)ective Jurisdic- tions upon sucli terms as they may prescribe, suspended members of the Order residing in the same whose Lodges have become defunct, who may have been susiiended for non-payment of dues, and for no other cause. (Page 3711.1 Resolution of Rep. Logan providing for Special Com- mittee of five to report in Septemlier next a revision or improvement in the Rebekah Degree. (Page 37'2G.) Committees appointed. The Committees appointed some years since on revision of Secret Work, made able Rcjports, but owing to the length of the Report?, and the caution necessary in adopting matters of such great and lasting im- portance, and the impossibility of giving to the subject the considera- GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 9U tion it deserved, the wholo Hubject aftor considerable discusBiou iu secret session wiis laid over aj^ain until next session. (Pa}.f(! ;!()'.)1 and i)7<)7l sliow ii Report of Finance (Jonimittoe, andtlio adoption of the same, autliorizintf tlie pnblieation of a snfficient number of copies of the Revision Ueport to fnrnisli one copy to each Officer and Rejn'esentatis'e ])resent iu September ItSf!"), in order that each one may have an opportunitj' to st luly tlie suliject carefully before taking liual action. The following Officers were elected : M. W. Grand Sire — Issae M. Veitch, of St. Louis, Missouri. 11. W. Deputy (irand Sire— .lames P. Sanders, of Yonkera, N. Y. " (irand Cor. and liee Sec — James L. Ridgley, of Baltimore, Maryland. R. W. (trand Treas. — Joshua Vansant, of Baltimore, Maryland. " " Cliaplain — Rev. I. D. Williamson, of Rural, Ohio. " " Marslial — Joseph Kidder, of Manchester, New Hamp- shire. R. W. Grand Guartlian — Augustus Pfalf, of Philadelphia, Pa. " " Messenger — -John K. Ghamberlrin, Baltimore, Mary- land. The session lasted hve days, during which time a large amount of business and legislation was disposed of. The transactions of the Grand Lodge, and the intercourse of the Officers and Representatives present were diaracterized by intelligence, dignity and fraternal courtesy. I have thus ])ri('tly attempted to place upoh our record a synopsis of those transactions and diKtisions of most interest to the Order at large, but for very much moi'c of importance I am compelled to refer you to the Revised -Tourutil of last Session. In view of the increased interest exhibited on every iiand, and the zeal manifested by those hav- ing our affairs in cliargo, I can assure you of the increasing strength, usefulness and prosiiority of our brotherhood, and I am confident I speak the sentiuKmt of every Odd Fellow who knows him, in saying that to Past Grand Sire, James B. Nicliolson, more than to any other man, are we iudcl)ted for our i)resent proud and prosperous position. With sueli an estimate of our Order, drawn from the Repoi*ts and proceedings of nearly a year ago, how sliall I find language to convey to you a description of tlio glorious vision of peace and consequent re- union that has already opened to onv view since then '? For foui" long years the seats of our brefcliren from the South have been vacant, and iis our venerable Gravid Secretary in the routine of business called the roll of States, we listened in xnia for the responses of many we had learned to love. But wliat a change awaits the Representatives who assemble again in Baltimore. My blood quickens in its course, and my heart leaps witli joy in contemplation of the scene. The Representa- tive whom you shall see fit to honor with the charge of your affairs in Grand Lodge of tlie United States tliis year, will look ujion such a re- union of hands and hearts as is not often given to mortals to behold. And how appropriate that this re-union slionld take place over the grave of Father Wildey, and at the dedication of a monument perpetuating \iis memory, and lianding down to those who shall succeed us, the re- ijord of the origin and ol)je(!ts of Odd Fellowship. With many pleasing and prolitable recollections of my connection with the R. W. Grand Lodge of tlie United States as youx' Bepreseuta< I y:tf '''■'.'' 'v., 'OTm :■;...;■ '.el ■,v,. '",;>! !^ . .V.' » ' fi ' i[\ l( • r,( ■.''!,■:«■'.* mm 1. ?•% T 'H >212 JOURNAL OF THE tivu theroiu, uuc] with muuy uud HUiuei'e thanks t'ur thu houur aud truHts you have often confided in me, I reHiiectfiUly conclude tliiH Rei»ort. H. C. BINGHAM, (Jrimd ItepreHeHlolivv, On motion of D. G. M. Thos. Browii, seconded by Hep. Jas. Heron it was Resolved, — Tliat the lieport of the GvHUtl Representative to the Ovaiul Lodge (if the Unitecl Statea, be referred to the Coiumitteo on DiHtribution. The Distribution Committee presented the following Report which was adopted. To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West, I. 0. O. F.: Your Committee to whom was referred the Reports of the M. W. Grand Master, R. W. Grand Secretary and Treasurer, and of the R. W. Grand Represen- tative of tliis Lodge to the R. W. Grand Lodge of the U. S., for the distribution of their various subjects to api)roprinte Committees, submit the following, recom- mending Tliat Clause A aud K of Grand Master's Report, relating to Correspondence, be referred to Committee on Correspondence. Clauses B to J of same report be referred to Committee on State of the Order and Legislation. That Clause 8 of Grand Secretary and Treasurer's Report relating to Rond Kau and Thames Lodges be referred to Committee on State of Order and Legisla- tion, and tluit Clauses 9, 10 and 11 of same Report be referred to Committee on Finance. Excelsior By-laws to Committee on Laws of Subordinates. Also that Clause A of Grand Representatives Report be referred to a special Committee. We therefore submit the following. Resolved, — That the foregoing report be adopted. . . H.C.BINGHAM, HENRY McAFEE, .JOHN BATTY, ' W. A. GLOVER, G. WALES. On motion a Special Committee was appointed, consisting of Grand Rep. H. C. Bingham, Reps. George Powell, Henry McAfee, and W. A. Glover. Moved by Rep. H. McAfee, seconded by Rep. Edmund Beltz, that this Grand Lodge do now adjom-n to me?t at 7 o'clock p. m. — Carried. The Lodge than adjom*ned until 7 o'clock, p. m.. In order to give the several Committees time to consider the subjects refeiTed to them. 7 o'clock, v. m., August 2nd, 1865. Pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Lodge met and opened in the Scarlet Degree — the M. W. Grand Master, Bro- James Smith presid- ing, and on call of Roll the following Officers and Representatives answered to their names : Grand Master, James Smith, Deputy Grand Master, Thomas Brown, Grand Representative, H. C. Bingham, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Wigmore, Grand Warden, John Ban*, Grand Guardian. Thomas James, Grand Marshall, John Weatherly, Grand Conductor 7//v> /,tw, James Woody att. ., , _ . . *„ . GRANT) LODGE OF CANADA WEST. Reps. J. Taylor, Jr., George Wales, A. Purvis, Thomas Bennett, Oeorge Powell, James Heron, W. A. Glover, J. B. King, George Mar- latt, H. C. Forsyth, Edmund Beltz, William Harrison, C. B. Taylor, George Werret, C. W. Kempster, Heny McAfee, John Batty. Communication from J. W. Ferguson, N. G. on behalf of tl>e mem- bers of Excelsior Lodge was read, inviting thv; Grand Lodge to a Lunch to be held at the Royal Hotel to-morrow evening. On motion of Rep. John Taylor, seconded by Rep. H. McAfee, the communication was received, and invitation accepted. The Committee on the State of the Order and Legislation submit- ted the following Report : To the R. W. Omnd Lod(fc of Ouiiada H'eat I. U. O. F. The Committee on the State of the Order, beg leave to report, that thoy have had under conHideration the following queries, and after careful investiga- tion present the subjoined as their replies : Ist. In answer to the question marked (1) we answer, No.* 2d. In reply to question marked (2) submitted by Rep. Kempster, we answer No.** 3d. In reply to the question of Erie Lodge marked (3) and (4,) the first was fully discusiied last evening, and as your Committee supposed that it was deter- mined to appoint a Special Committee to report on this subject, we beg leave to be relieved from further consideration of this question. f 4th. In reply to the next question No. (4) members sucpended for non-pay- ment of dues only can be re-instated to membership by ^-tuawocc vote after having first ^aid all dues which they owe the Lodge, or the Lodge have a right to com- promise with the suspended brother, if they think proper so to do, (by a similar vote) by the brothers paying thirteen months dues. \ Your Committee submit the following resolutions, viz : 1st. Besolved, — That Clause A of Grand Master's Report be adopted. 2nd. Besolved, — That Clause B of Grand Master's Report be adopted. 3rd. Besolved, — That Clause C of Grand Master's Report be adopted. 4th. Besolved, — That Clause D of Grand Master's Report be adopted. 5th. Besolved, — That Clause E. of Grand Master's Report be adopted. 6th. Besolved, — That Clause F. of Grand Master's Report beadopted. HENRY McAFEE, - GEORGE WALES, JAMES HERON, CHAS. B. TAYI^OR, The first, second and third Resolutions were considered and adopted. The question being to adopt the fourth Resolution, Rep. H. C. Bingham, seconded by Rep. Batty, moved the following which was agi'eed to. Besolved,— That all after the word "after" iu the fourth Resolution be stricken out. The fifth and sixth Resolutions were adopted. And on motion the Report as amended was adopted. »' .',1 ■•;i; '■hm ■ ,;> I' ' . • i". -!;'.'^i' 'A'.I'*i'"Vi| 1 1 ',' "■■(; Aflf::, ... -W . .. y.MU ym\n •' V.ti '»■ rM\ Pimm . * 'Question not printed. tQuestion by Rep. W. A. tQues- Glover ♦Question by Rep. Heron page 214. tion by Rep. W. A. Glover page 214. page 214i These minute; so -in to have got mixed up by the printer. See report of Special Com tnittee presented at the opening of the aftemooQ session, first day.session of 1866, 'Mm ';i;p » « t ■ m m^ Ih 1 iP 1 ' = MHnj, Rjy. I . ,|ny|tjj:' 1 i. y ■ iWhImiId J If-' ' I • sHiiui!] Pit '■*' ^^^RPi |]!'; '' ^ • Ifflp 11 1.1; iflUI iH nMr., ' 214 JOURNAL OF THE On mutiuu tho (riMiiil Loil^^o luljuiuuo.l until 1) o'cluik Lo-iuorrovv LoDfiK Room, TlinvHdiiy, Anfiu.st iiid, 1805. Pursuant toadjouvinnoutthc (iraud Lodj^o iisHomblodiitMo'clock.iuul opened in tho Grand Lod^o Dof^'rci;. 'I'lui Jfoll bt'in^' (alloil tlio i'uUow- ingOfficorH and HeproseiitatisoK iuiHAvciod to tlicii' iianusH : Grand Master, .lanios Siuitli. Deputy (riand Master, Thomas Brown, Grand Warden Jolin IJarr. Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Wij^more, Grand Re^jresciitative, II. C. I{iii<^li!un, Gra^)d Con- ductor, Thomas .Tamos, (iraud Marslnil, .Tolin Weatherly, Grand Conductor, Abel Bristol. Reps. John Taylor, Jr., (xoor<,'e Wales, A. Purvis, Tliomas Bennett, Geo. Powell, James Heron, W. A. (Jlover, J. 15. Kiii<,». .Tames Melntyre, George MarLitt, H. C. ForsyLli. Kdnnind Belt/., William Harrison, C. B. Taylor, George Werret, C. W. Kempster, Heuy !Mc.\fee, John Batty. On motion the Grand fjodt^e closed in the (ciMiid Lodj^e Dej^ree, and o))3ned in the Scarlet Decree. Tae question asked by Rep. James Heron of Kureka Lodge, was referred to the Committee on Legislation. 1st. It is riglit when a caiulidntc ()!i licii),'^' Imllottod for luid decliirofl elected, for a member tliat black-balled him to diMUiiiid ;i iu ■.v bidlof,, on the Rround that he is too oldaud has a larfj;e family, when he is \\illiiii tln^ iii^v! iis jn'ovided by the By-Laws of the Lodge ? If not ri/^ht to reconsider the ballot, iu what position does the candidate now stand? The question asked by Reii. W. A. Glover, of Erie Lodge was re- ferred to the Coinmittee on Legislatiou. 3d. Erie Lodge, No. .33, being about to erect a Hall on laud of their own, would ask the opinion and advice of this (Iraud Jjod^e, iu reforeiu^e to tho proper mode of securing to the Lodge tln^ re:il estate, '-iioul.l tlu' tith; be made to tiie Officers of the Lodge iu trust, or should a C'oiunulI.ee he a])[)ointe(l for the purpose ? 41i. Erie Lodge would also ask inforuiatiou on the])roi)eruioileof re-instating members whose connection have censed foi- non-piiyment of dues '.* Should tluijr be considered as ancient Odd-Fellows, and Ik; aduiitted as siudi '.' Or can the Lodge compromise with such applicants '.' Tlie question asked by Bro. J. W. Ferguson, X. G. of I'^xcelsior Lod'T;o, No. 44, was referred to the Committee on L'jgislafcion : Whether the V. G. of a subordinate Ijodge has the power to admit a member who is reported not in possession of tlu; I'. \V., without rcf -rring the subject tn theN. G.? Moved by Rep. Henry McAfee, and s(>conded by ; — and Resolved, — That the Grand Master have tlic ])rivilcg(! of refeiTiug all qnes- tions handed in, in writing by liepresentatives to appropriate Committee. — Carried. Rep. J. B. King, from the Committee on Returns submitted tlie the following Report which was adopted : . , - GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 218 Hamilton, August 2(1, 1805, To the n. W. (hand noih/n of (hiiimla Wr^t, I. U. O. /'.. We, your {'omiuittei^ on IlctuniH, after ImviuK cxatninod tho s'lirioiis IjiKlffft Returns, hej^ Iciive to report us follows ; 1st. Tho Returns of Hrofk Lodi^'o No. il, Uuioii Lodgo No, 10, (Jon- I.odKe No. 34, Samaritan liod^e No. !l,'), St, Marys Iiodf('t. 2d. The Rojxjrt from Cluitliam Lod^e No. 20, for .Tune 30th, 180.5, has noseal, and reports hut 30 nieinliors on the hooks instead of .'11. 3d. Tho Ri'turns of Mrie Lodf,'o No. 33, rei)orts 23 luemhers Deo. 3lKt, 1804, ill ^'ood Htandin;;, and i)ay 15 jx'rcont. on ?.S0. .">(), whereas it should lie l.'j per cent, on fli36.80. and 1(( \wv eent. on 'ft 1 1.00, makiuK 1|i4. U ovoijiaid. .\nd on 3lHt .Tune, IHO.'j, pay 16 i)or cent, on $.")!). 1)7, instead nf 15 jier eent. on ftlH, making ^l.SO overpaid. Total, |0.2l overpaiil, 4th. The Returns of Forest City LodKO No. 38, for .Tune 3Ctli, 1805, is without a seal. 5th. Your Committee would <^all tho attention of all the RepreKentatives to tli3 faot, that many of the Ijod'^'es in mikins; out their Returns have failed to comply with tlie Resolutions of this R. W. (rrand Rody, inasmuch as they have not attached the amount of their (Jiuiirterly Dues to their Returns, All of which is respectfully suhmitted, and in eomdusion would move the adoption of the following resohition, viz, : llcaulvcd,—']^\iO,i Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the ahove Report he adopted, J, R, KING, EDMUND RELTZ, A. PURVIS, GEORGE WERRETT, W. A. GEOVER. Tlie Committee on Correspondence submitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : H.vMiLTON, August 2d, 1805. lo the It. IF. Grand Lodi/e of Canada irext I. (). O. F. Your Committee, to whom was referred the correspondence of the Grand Master and Grand S(>cretary, i'esi)ectfullv leport that they have examined the same, and find that the correspondence of those otlicers has heen very extensive during the past year, and lias heen conducted in a nnmner that reHects great credit to them. We find that all matters that have heen suhmitted to those ofii- cers for advice or decision, have been promptly attended to, and disposed of in a manner satisfactory to your (Committee, With regard to tlie communication of .Tared M, Gh>ason and Charles S. Male, at one time members of Industry Ijodge No. 25, and now residing in Lockport, in the State of New York, asking for Cards of Clearance' from this Grand Lodge, j'oiir Committee would report, that they have exiimiiied the books of the late said Industry Lodge, and find that the parties making application for Cards of Clear- ance were implicated in the breaking up of Industry Lodge, and are not entitled to Cards of Clearance, and that the (rrand Secretary give tliein notice accordingly. Your Committee would also refer to the communication of Rro. Joseph Sew- ell, of Rond Eau Lodge, and are of opinion that Bro. Sowell's explanation of the affairs of that Lodge are satisfactory, and that the reason of the suspension of that Lodge was owing to causes over which that officer had no control. All of which is respectfully submitted. W. A. GLOVER, , , . . H. C. FORSYTH, WM. HARRISON, THOS. BENNETT, Rep. J. T.iy' >r. Jr., from tlie Committee on Law.s of Subordinates, submitted the tollmviiiff Report ; K . ^ I 73 . » ;.:m tei-'V.; ■\ , M-' ■ ,< r ■h ■If.: f't '■,.'■, '!■ -SJ * 'i r \ '/' ^•' A 'i ■ i^;.':ir yi,AV?l • ,» ''»-^ -I 5- --^fi 'i " " ' » J ♦ at .TOUBNAL OP THE (ii i^- •H H vMii TON, Anf?u«t 2(1, ISflrt. 7(> t/ii' //. ir. O'/vo/// Loihiiitf rutiihlii W'lsl, I. I). U /''. ; Wf, your {'omiiiittt'i' on f^iiwn of SulidriliiiiitHM, to wlioin wiim rotViri'il llic (%)iiHtituti(iii mill M> -liiws (if l')\i'i'lKi()i' lidd;,'!' N'n. 1 1, Iimn jn;,' I'MiiniiiiMl tlii' hmIiI lly-lawH, /if(' of ('niinihi IVml, I. <). <). !• . : We, tho CoMiMiittee on Fininiie, b ■(,' Iciive to Hubiiiif, tlit> following' Rnport : We have (iiircfullv e\iiiiiini'd tiio a'cuuntH of tlu' (ti'iiid Siu'i'ctiry an I Titiih- urer, and coinpii'od tfi * n witli th ; vdi-'Uih aci: ) aptnvin,' t'ln sini-, mil fin I a voiKjlier wiiitiii'j for tiiirfcy (lolliiN, which was oxiiiinded for jii'nciirin',' a Tcsti- inoninl to Bro. .T. It' IVid, to wliich thi' (rriiid Mistor lias cortifli- 1, and will ex- plain t > this Lodge. In iillotliei- riis[)e(.'ts we fiiul tlie accDiiiits piTfcctly correct. Yd ir Committee would recdninieiid tlie payment of the fulldwin^,' iiecdiint ; To the R. W. Oniml Lodf,'o of tin; I'liiled Statc-s for Rep. Tax for IHiP) fTo 00 Your Committee feel j^'reat iileiisure in ftiidinK the tiiiaiKa's of tliis (rraiid Body in such 11 healthy mid prosperous condition, as sliown hy tlie increaHe of caHh on hand, which ^81. (W, and a decnase in indelitedness of '^M). makiiif? nn ac- tual increase of f 147.08 since last session. Itemilved, — That the account of the ]{. W. Grand Ijodf,'e of the United States aK above mentioned be paid. All of which is ivspectfully Huhmitted. GEOK(fK WKRRKTT, .. TIIOS. BHNNHTT, C. W. KEMl'STER, CHAS. B. TAYLOR, .1. B. KING. A communication was read by Grand Uop. H. C. Binffham, from Bro. James H. Graham, a former member of Thames Lod<»e, Mitchell, C. W., requesting a Card from the R. W. Grand Lod<^e of Canada West. This commnnication was accompanied by a receipt from tho Secretary of said Lodge, crediting him for dues in advance to the Ifith of Feb. 186.'), previous to wliich this Lodge ceased to work. On motion of Bep. J. B. King, seconded by Rep. C. B. Taylor, it was Resolved, — That the Grand Master and Grand Secretary make out and for- ward to Bro. Graham a Card as requested. Moved by Rep. J. B. King, seconded by Rep. H. C. Forsyth, and Resolved, — That when this Lodge adjourn, it do so to meet at Brantford on the first Wednesday in August, IHtifj. On motion, the above resolution was laid over till the aftenioon session, - . . ^ = . .^- ...: r.^=.K"-.->»-'i ORANTl LODai? OP CANADA V7RST 21 f The following, moved by Rep. ,h B. King, Hecoiuled by Rep. A. PnrviH, wiiK aurood to ; llrsi)! veil, —TUiil llie rimttt'i' "f I'liHt (Irundu, not Ht'prcHcntiitivi'H, voting Hiiil Hpeiikiii^ ill tint (triiiid Lod^^i-, lin liii'i dvci' until tilt* iiftttnioon hchhuiii. I'lui <'oiiirnitto«> oil CriKlciitiiils Hiibiiiittrd tin' following >i)iii«>iidi\ to tlicir Itcport, wliiirli was adoptod: '/« ////• /.'. II'. tJiiinit IjOilije of Ciiiitiilti W'fHl, I. O. <). /-'..• 'I'lii.' ('oniiiiittci' on CredcntiiilH Ih'K It'iivf to rt'port tliat thiM'ortiHcate of (leo. Worrctt IIS n-picscntiitivi- froMi l.on;,' I'oiut Iiod^^p No, 42, liiis hern luindod in; iiIho tliiit II I'iimI, (irimd'n CurtiHcute in due form, from Kiirt'kii l.odt^i' No. !M), to 1*. (r., Itichitrd AtidcrHon, mid rccomnmnd tliivt thf (h'liiid liod^e Dopreo he oon- forriMloiiHiiid UrothiT. Wf tiuM-cfom Hnbniit the following HeHolntion for iido])tion ; Ki'snliTil, -'I'liiil tlio iihovc iiiiincd hrpthrcn iic iK'oi'fdited. RICHARD WIOMORK, HENRY McAFKE. THOMAS BROWN. JOHN RARR. Hop. A. I'lirvis, from the Committoo on Mileage and Ver Diem, Hnbmitt««d tlie folh)\vinR Report : Hamilton, Augnst 8d, IBfiT). 'lo Ihr II. II'. ca u H 10 o a. Brock •: ' Union 1«! Chatham 29 Eureka .SO Erie 1 33 Gore ! 34 Samaritan 85 St. Marys 36 Impenal , 37 [''orestCity 38 Avon 41 fjong Point 42 J^xcelsior 44 i^'rontier 45 Grand Officers | Pkf.sf.nt, ; (rvand Master ' 38 Deputy Grand Master i 30 Grand Warden 44 Grand Sec. and Treas.. ...... j .30 Grand Rep. to G. L. U. S i 34 402 282 152 172 70 u 4ct8 iJ o s 35 I 142 74 152 122 114 372 162 162 152 70 $lfl 081 6 121 11 28; 12 161 » 88j 2 801 2 92 00 4| .. 2' .. 4i .. 2! ,. 2, ... 5 68 2 94 12 16 4 88 4 56 ■I- I 3474 ' 22 29 76 6 08 6 08 6 08 2 80 a « S u o a a SPa 94 00 8 00 4 00 8 00 4 00 4 00 4 66 ?^ o H 138 9644 8 00 933 68 13 12 15 28 20 U( 10 88 (i HO 968 6 96 20 16 8 88 8 56 4 00 37 76 00 00: 00; OO! 00' 10 08 10 08 4 00 10 08 6 80 92 001 226 96 'l'::»*''' '■•■■■• ■,■,1,', '4 I ''A I ' ■. ' ^'. sill ; Si! «1.M •••H.U .. •■■ \'' I lit 1 y '■■t'^i Jfjf 4. ■}.. '-m ' ■';■ ilia ■ '■,'•• •♦•■1 '"^ ^1 /•.■ ¥W u p ■" • • ; A, ., ,. V ..• ■ "i.T i S m !V f Mis*. ' *[ \^: '^^■- M- ■■'»:,»■ > • k. ■; ■ I 218 7JURNAL OP THE The foregoing computation is made at four cents per mile, and two dollars per diem, for two days, A. PURVIS, CHAS. B. TAYIiOR, GEORGE POWELL, JOHN BATTY, GEO. H. MARLATT. Rep. George Powell moved tlie following resolution, seconded by Eap. C. B. Taylor, which was adopted : Resolved, — That tlie foregoing Report just submitted from the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem be adopted, and that the Grand Master issue orders on the Graiid Treasurer in accordance therewith, in favor of Officers and Reps, present. Ou motion, the Grand Lodge adjourned until two o'clock p. m. Two O'CLOCK P. M., Aug. 3, 1865. Pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Lodge met at 2 o'clock, the M. W. Grand Master, Bro. James Smith, presiding, and on call of roll the following Officers and Representatives answered to their names : Grand Master, James Smith ; Deputy Grand Master, Thos. Brown ; Grand Representative, H. C. Biugliam ; Grand Secretary and Treas- urer, Richard Wigmore ; Grand Warden, John Barr ; Grand Guardian, Thomas James ; Grand Marshal, John AV'eatherly ; Grand Conductor, Abel Bristol. Reps. J. Taylor, Jr., George Wales, A. Purvis, Thomas Bennett, George Powell, James Heron, W. A. Glover, J. B. King, Geo. Marlatt, H. C. Forsyth, Edmund Beltz, William Harrison, C. B. Taylor, George Werrett, C. W. Kempster, Henry McAfee, John Batty. Rep. H. McAfee, from the Special Committee on that subject, sub- mitted the following Report : To the B. W. Griiiid Lodge of Canada West I. O. 0. F. Your Committee, to whom was referred Cbiuse A of the Report of the R. W. Grand Representative to the United States, sub7nit as follows, viz : That they have examined the subject in question, referring to the breaking up of Lodges, and the misapproijriation of the funds and property of the sarre, and also have considered the instruction of the Grand Lodge of the United States in the matter. The import of this instruction is : 1. That all such funds and property should be paid over and surrendered to the Grand Lodge, from which the defunct subordinate Lodge derived its authority. 2. That Grand Lodges shall enn(;t Laws to prevent and punish division and misappropriation of funds and property. 3. That Grand Lodges shall enact Laws for the care of the funds and prop- ertv of defunct Lodges, which funds and property shall become a separate trust or fund, &c. This Grand Lodge has always adhered to and acted upon the doctrine set forth in the first part of these instructions, and to the best of its ability has also complied with the second part of those instructions. in regai'd to the enactment of laws for the care of siu-h funds and property in trust, your Committee would recommend that the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and Grand Secretary and Treasurer, l)e a Committee to draft and present to thib Grand Lodge, for its consideration and adoption, at its next regular meet- ing, such Laws and Regul.ttious as will meet the wishes of the (h-and Lodge of the United States, {^■■■f'^" OBAND LODDE OF CANADA WEST. 216 Antl ill aceordancii witli the foregoing, your Committee submit the following ; lieaolf d, — That the Report aud ri'coinmemlatioii of the Speidal Committee be adopted. HENRY McAFEE, H. C. BINGHAM, GEORaE POWELL. Heury MciAfee from the Special Committee on State of the Ortler, submitted the following Report and resolutions whicli were adopted : Hamilton, August 3rd, 1865. To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West, I. (). O. F. : Your Committee oti tlio State of the Order and Legislation beg leave most respectfully to olTer the following as their lleport : 1. Tliey liave luid under their serious consideration tlie Report of the Most Wortliy Grand Master, and they would take fclie lil)erty to congratulate this Grand Lodge on the prosinnity, li.irmony and unanimity witli which the Lodges in tliis Jurisdiction are doing their noble and holy work of Friendship, Love and Truth, and also at the rece])tion which the M. W. Grand Master met with in his otlicial visits and capacity as the liead of the Order, from tlie various Lodges which wer" hoinued and benefitted by his presence and counsel. But it is a source of deep i-egret to your Coinniittee to hear that two of our sister Lodges have ceased to exist, yet on tlie whole we may be permitted to congratulate tliis (rrandljodge on the prosperity and increase of our beloved Order within our .Turisdiction during the fiscal year now ended. Mi:y our Order continue its course upward and onward, until every good and true man in our common country is enrolled beneath our h(ij)i)y and friendly Viannf of Faith, Hope and Charity. 2. (A) In reference to the decisions of the Grand Master, as submitted in his Report. First, " .V member who is in good standing in the Manclu-ster Unity wishing to join our Order,can he do so and remain a member of the former, or in other words can he belong to lioth ?" Answered in the affirmative. We ln'lieve the answer to be in acH'ordance with law. (B.) The next question, "Can a Lodge legally hold property in itsownname?" Th(! (xrand Master says he referred the brother to the Statute, giving the Chapter and Section. (C) The next question, " wliother a Lodge can invest the Widow's and Orphan's Fund." We believe the reply to be in every way correct, and would furtb(>r add, that the Lodges should at all times invest said fund to the best ad- vantage, but in such a manner that it could be always at the control of the Lodge, to be available at any time. » (D) The next decision, "Can a Lodge after electing a candidate to member- ship and yireviousto his admissiini, have thej- or not the right to reconsider the matter and order a new ballot for the caiulidate '.'" Answer'^d in tlie affirmative. Wi> think this qucsfon of much iiiii)ortance and should be well understood, b'or instiince, f the Lodge iiscertains tliiit the apjilicant for membership made false rppresent.itions in oi'der to gniu iidmission into the Order, then the Lodge; would clearly hi'vo the riglit to i-econsider and reject the a])]iliiinit. (E) The next decision was in reply to the (piestion, ''A brother who has been a menibev of the Order, iind passed all the Chairs, and had been a ni'Mnber of lis State Grand Lodge, who cannot prove satisfactorily his stiinding, having t'o .'ard, in cons(>quence of bis Lodge haying ceascnl to work, and joins another I odge by initiaticui, has that Lodge a right to confer over again the De- grees on the liiotlier '? Or does his initiation entitle him to the rank and position he formerly held ill the Order '.'" Beplied to in the negative ns follows: That the re-in.tiation of a member wiis illegal, as a brother ciin only be admitted by Card, iVc, which decision w(! deem to be legal and in accordance with law and usage. (F) The next decision was in reply to the question, " Whether, if a Tiodge had confeiTed the Degrees on a brother, situateil (as described in the preceding (luestinu aud reply! would tliej- be compelled to refund the money to the Brother which h(^ l)aid f(n' same." Replied to as follows: "That if the ^oember was ignorant of the law and acted l)i)iin fide, he ought to have the money refunded, if otherwise, he ought to forfeit it." In the case wherein this question w"- asked Mm mm '■■■'ni \\ ft '-■ ; • ' '' K-. ^ mm .fi .«»■ ' a: ■ f ■ •;'. if-'.'! ;?• !i I'f ■m: .•" , ' • V!- :,.;•.■■/■, ■■•'w: ■ ' ,'i'tf- ■ ', y y '/•,, . 1 , , 1 ■* ^ ■ '» . ■ ' ■ . • \ , . , '1 • • 'il''*! '; ;, •'■ 'fi '?4ffl r V— * ?>:.; •?■: : •• 220 JOURNAL OP THE and reply given, the Brother expressed the desire to have the degrees conferred on him, as he would much rather pay for them, than go to the trouble of hunting up evidence of his having before taken thorn ; and under the circumstances it is the opinion of your Committee that aa the Lodge acted in good t'aith, and at the request of the brotlier, the mone> 'hould be forfeited to the Lodge, altliough we must add that the proceedings were at variance with the Laws and usages of the Order. Your Comaiittee are sorry to be informed that Bro. Peel will not be present at this Session (in consequence of a death in ids family) to receive th e Testimo- nial so honorably earned from this Grand Lodge. Your Comniittee would earnestly endorse nil that the Grand Master has said with i-egai'd to 1). D. G. M's. making full and complete f>emi-aunual Reports to tlie Grand Secretary, as such reports would materially assist that Officer in his arduous duties, nndin making out the statistics for this Grand Lodge. With regard to tlie action taken by the Officers of this Grand Lodge, on the a,ssassination of the late President of the Unittid States, Abraham Lincoln, your Committee would fully endorse the a( tion of the Grand Officers. With regard to the very alile imd lucid Report of our efficient and Worthy Grand Secretary, Bro. Wigmore, your Committee liavo but few suggestions to offer, as the document which you have heard read this morning, in evei-y pai-ticu- lar is full, clear and explicit ; dearly demonstrating that our noble Institution is amply fulfilling its mission and labor of love, and that it is both numerically and financially at this time, in as healthy a condition throughout this Jurisdic. tion as at any former period of its existence. And while your Comnaittee deplore the loss of two of our subordinate Lodges, yetwe have abundant cause forcongrat- ulation that we are as a whole in such happy and prosperous circumstances as are set forth in that Report. Your Committee would reco'uraend that the Grand Master be instructed to appoint a Committee of one P. G. to visit the defunct LodffCK mentioned in the Report, with power t^ reclaim the Charters, Books, Regalia, Furniture and Funds of said Lodge, and deposit the same with the Grand Secretary, We have afeo had under the consideration the able and masterly Report of our R. W. Grand Representative, Bro. Bingham, and find that nothing therein contained calls for any legislation from this Committee or the Grand Lodge ; only to thank most cordially that faithful and efficient officer, for the able and zealous manner in which he has discharged his duties. In conclusion Brothers, we would again congratulate this Grand Lodge on the prosperity of our noble and beloved Order. May it continue to increase. We therefore submit the following resolutions for ajjproval : Reaoh'ed, — That Resolution marked A, be hereby declared adopted. Resolved, — That Resolution marked B, be adopted. Resolved, — That Resolution mitrked C, be declared adopted. Resolved, — That Resolution marked D, be adopted. Resolved, — That Resolution marked E, be adopted. Resolved, — That Resolution marked F. be adopted. Resolved, — That the remainder of the Report be adopted. Resolved, — That the Report as a whole be declared ado]jted. HENRY McAFEE, GEORGE WALES, .TAMES HERON, CHAS. B. TAYLOR. The Grand Master decided tliat no Past Grand of a Subordinate Lodgo has a rij.^ht to move or second a motion, or debate on any sub- ject unless a P. G. Master. The Grand Master here requested the Grand Representative of the G. L. U. S., Bro. H. C. Bingham, to instruct tlie Grand Lodge in the Secret Work of the Order. The Grand Representat'vo after having given tlie proper instruc- tions in Tihe Secret Work, ihe Rebekah Degree was conferred on the following brothers : t■V^ ■;^ ^^ - the tho GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 221 Robert Dale, Joseph Light, Johu Wetherly, George Werrett, John Taylor, George Kuight and Josiah Kaply. Moved by Rep. W. A. Glover, seconded by Rep. H. C. Forsyth, and Resolved, — That this Graud Lodge make application tu the uuxt session of the Provincial Pavliauient for an Act of Incoi-poratiou for the Order of I. O. O. F. of ('anada West, and tliat the Representatives present use their influence with tin; members of Parliament with whom they may be acquainted, with a view of secur- ing tho passage of the same. Moved by Hep. Henry McAfee, seconded by Reii. H. C. Forsyth, and Uemlveugree and opened in the Scarlet Degree. The Grand liodge then proceeded to the nomination of Officers for the eu3uing year, which being in order the following brothers were no- minated : P. G. J. Heron nominated P. G. Thos. Brown, for Grand Master. J. B. King, E. Beltz, Henry McAfee Wm. Bissell. G. Marlatt. E. B^ltz, James Heron C. B. Taylor, Jno. Taylor, Jr. J. B. King, John Taylor, W. A. Glover, " J. D. Tait, " R. Wignaore " " declined " John Bxrr, for Deputy Grand Master " Henry McAfee " " " " W. A. Glover for Grand Warden. " James Heron " " " L. Beltz " R. Wigmore " Sec. & Treas. " Thomas James, " " " '• H. C. Bingham, Grand Rep. G.L.U.S. " James Smith, " " " •• James Woody att " " " R. W. Grand Representative H. 0. Bingham, and P G. M. James Woodyatt declined tlie nomination. The nomination being closed the Grand Master appointed Reps. I'oweli and Purvis, Tellers, and proceeded to election, withtlie following result : James D. Tait M. W. Grand Master. Henry McAfee R. W. Dejjuty Grand Master. Edmund Beltz " Grand Warden. Richard Wi^'more " * * Sec. and Treas. Jas. Smith " " Representative. Tlie above named Ofllicers were then duly presented by P. G. M.'s liissell and Woodyatt, and installed by G. Rep. Bingham into tlieir re- spective cliairs. ■••I ''m: % "' .s V Kvl''; ; -■ % ^'J I- ': -I,''.- ' i'* ■ >.'. .1.., 1 (.;'"<■■ ■ I f ■■ ■,".'■ '■ ■ I h-y^ ■■'■:..■'. 'i. . . 1:." •!'• . . ' . 1 ■■ ,^i^ •■ ■m •]i V." • * ■ i i;':rv .■■■.>■ v I l' I ' • 4 L' ■'■ f i;*Hf^ :.':;■■■ < iVl ■ _«' . • I- ' '" ■ - i 222 JOURNAL OF THE The Grand Master aftOiWardu made tht; followiuj^ appointmentH, Tiz : P. G. John Tayior, Jr Grand Mar.shal. " Goo. Powell '* Condmitor. " J.B.Kuig " Guardian. The follo\vin<5 Past Grands were duly api)ointod 1). D. G. M.'h for their respective Districts, viz : Brock Lodge John Taylor. Union Lodge Walter Cliatfield Chatham Lodge John Snider. pjureka and Forest City Lodges Ilobt. Kirkpatrick. Erie Lodge AV. A. Glover. Gore Lodge G. Lauterbach. Samaritan Lodge Abel Bristol. St. Marys Lodge Jolni McLean. Imperial Lodge Smith Mathews. Avon Lodge ....Henry Sewell. Long Point Lodge John Wetherly. E xcelsior Lodge A . Frf > w. Frontier Lodge Jolm B ;tty. Moved by Bro. James Woodyatt, and seconded by Bro. W. A. Glover, •VVliereas it wiis not possiblo foi- our respected BrotluT, P. D. G. Master, John R. Peel to 1)0 present at this session of the G-rand Lodge, for tlie ])iirpose of receiv- inj,' the Testimonial j)roeure(l for presentation to liim, as announced to tlie several Subordinate Lodt,'es in this Jniisdietion. 'J'Jierefore, Hrsoli'cd, —That the M. W. Orand Master nnd the R. W. Orand Secretary he a Co.nmittee to draft a suitable address, and forward the sanu) witli the Testi- monial to Bro. John R. Peel. Moved by Rep. Henry Mc.\fes, seconded by Bep. l^jdnmnd Beltz, and llesolvotl, — Tiiat tlie thanks of this Grand Lodi^e are hereby unanimously ten- dered to each and all of our retiring Orand OHioers, for the earnest and xealons manner in whicli they have performed their onerous duties during the past year. Where each has so well performed his duty it would be nnneee-sary to partiru- Iflrize, but to one and all, this Grand Lodge hereby V'uder thiur affectionate and brotherly regards, and as they retire from the liigh and res])(msible positions in whicli this Grand Lodge has pi. wed them, it will bo with the )ileasiiig remem- brance that they have done their whole duty to themselves and the Order through- out the Jurisdiction. Moved by Rep. .J. H. King, seconded by Rep. Edmund Beltz, and ltoH()hjed,—T\\n.t the (rianl Sn'retiry be ordered to get the proceedings of ♦ihis session of this Grand Lodgs printed as soon as ])ractieable, and tliat ho for- ward the usual number of copies ti Sul):u-diuite Lodges iuTiuiHliateiy thereafter. Moved by Rep. -J. B. King, secimdod by Rep. H. C, Forsyth, and Resolved, — That the thanks of this Grand Lodge ar^i liereby tende/ed to t!ie Brothers of Excelsior Lodge for the accouaniodation a'''orded, and for Via hospi- tality and kindness evinced to the members of this Grand Lodge. The following was then adopted, That tliis Grand Lodge do now adjourn to meet in the Town of Brautt'ord on tlio first Wednesday iu August, A. D. 1866, at the hour of nine o'clock iu the morning. RICHARD WIGMORK, O'i'iiml Scci'i'tdl'i/. GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 223 - Mm Mm HELD IN THE TOWN OF BEANTFORD, AUGUST 1st, 18GG. Tlie membors of Gore Lo(lf];e luivin}^ assembled in special session to receive the 'irand Officers and Representatives of the R. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West, and The Grard Master, Officers and llopresentatives havinj^ been duly announced and admitted. The Noble (jirand, Bro. Edwin Chalcraft, on the part of Gore, Lodge, welcomed the Grand Lodge to Brantford, and tendered the use of the Lodge Room — expressing a desire that the session would prove harmonious and useful. The M. W. Grand Master thanked tlio brethren of Gore Lodge for their cordial reception, and gladly accepted the use of their Lodge Room for the Grand Lodge, after which the special meeting of Gore Lodge closed, and The M. W. Grand Master having taken the chair, called the Grand Lodge to order, and opened in the Grand Lodge Degree. The roll of Officers being caUod, the following answered to their names : JAMES D. TAIT .1/. W. Grand Master. HENRY McAEEE, M. W. Deputij Grand Master. KICHAllD WIGMORE •' Grand Sec. and Treas. JAMES SMITH, " " Bcp.toU.S. J.B.KING " " Guardian. JOHN TA.YLOR, JR " " Marshall. The M, W. Grand Master appointed Rep. John Barr, Grand Con- ductor pro. tern. 'J'hu i\L W. Grand Master announced the Committee on Creden- tials, viz : — Doi)uty Grand Master, Henry McAfee ; Past Grand Master, i • ji"..' "' ' : \ ! ■ .J .' III.. *..iH,.-l'-.V'-,''';| «■ ..■;.■ If \ I •0. mmm . (.. J. *■ ' »;, • i-'lL-,'* . . *•■" ' '*< ■• ■ •■ »' ■ J^i > r •. .-^"■m • -.f^W . i» . i'lM rv m m h.; \ll .t ft:: k, • \ l\ '( ...... H ^'; ib^ «*< • fl -'. •.. mi JOURNAL OF THE H. C. Bingham ; R. W. Grancl Sec. and Treas., Richard Wij^more. D. G. M. H. McAfee, from the Committee on Credentials, snhmitted the following Report, which was adopted : To the B. W. till! Graiul Loilc/o of Canada Went 1. O. O. l'\: Your Committee on Credentiiils submit the following us the result of their inveRtigation. We find the certiticates of the following in dui,' form, entitling them to senl.s in this Grand Lodge as Hepresentatives : JOHN TAYLOH, Jii llnwlc A. PURVIS.. UniuH WM. B. WOODYATT, . Chm^ HENRY N(nrrHWOOD, Uhiitliam M. D. DAWSON I THOMAS PARTRIDGE • Forest Cili/ ' WM. BISSELL ) WM. MOWATT Avon J. H. STEWART | ,, . „ , • ,. JOHN BATTY ) ^ "^"^"^' Liithfe No. '.1. .1 <( 1(). n II 111. tt (1 2!». //" It ;i8. ii i( u. " 11 15. JOHN BARR J. W. FERGUSON - Ti.vcvlsiur 44. We also find the Certificates of the following, entitling them to seats as Past Grands : A. D. CLEMENT Gove Loili/e No. 34 A. FREW Excelsior Lodije. ,. No. 44 We therefore submit the following : Resolved, — That the Past Grands and Representatives above named be now admitted and instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree. HENRY McAFEJ:, H. C. BINGHAM, RICHARD WIGMORE. # The Grand Marshal, Rep. John Taylor, Jr., introduced the follow- ing Representatives to the Grand Master, as entitled to receive the Grand Lodge Degree, viz. : HENRY NORTHWOOD Chat/iam Lodije No. 2!) MELVILLE D. DAWSON Forest Citi/ Lodi/'J No. 3K J. H. STEWART Frontier Lodijo'. No. 45 J. W. FERGUSON Excelsior Lodge No. 44 On the roll of Rei^resentatives heing called, the following answered to their names : JOHN TAYLOR, J it Uhnk Lodije Xo. 'J. AD :VM PURVIS rition " " IG. HENRY NORTHWOOD Chutluuii " "20. WM. MOWATT ivon " " 41. JOHN BATTY J. H. STEWART JOHN BAKR J. W. FiiR(HTSON. .. . I ■ Fro Jier ■ Excelsior " 44. D. (i. M. H. McAfee from the Committee on Credentials snhmittoi'iHtod being considered ; On motion of Rep. Partridge, a special committee was appointed to revise and correct the printed proceedings of the last Grand Lodge meeting, and report upon the same. The Grand Master appointed the following as a Committee : Reps. W. Bissell, and Thos Partridge, and P. G. Master, H. C. Bingham. The M. W. Grand Master then announced the following CommitteesI On Diiftnbution. — Keps. Samuel G. Dolson, Robert Kirkpatrick, M. D. Dawson, John Barr and John Batty. On (.'orregpondent-e. — Reps. John Taylor, Jr., Adam Purvis, Heiu-y Northwood, James Mclntyre. On Returns. — Reps. W. A. Glover, James Heron, M. D. Dawson, J. W. Ferguson. On State of the Order and Letfislation. — Reps. Sanmel G. Dolson, AV. Bissell, Tlios. Partridge, W. B. Woodyatt, John Barr, W. Mowatt. On Finanve. — Reps. John Taylor, Jr., Robert Kirkpatrick, W. A. Glover, H. Northwood, W. N. Ford. On fjaws uf Subordinates. — Reps. Wm. Bissell, John Taylor, Jr., Jas, Heron, W. A. Glover, W. Mowatt. On Appeals. — Reps. J. W. Fergusson, John Batty, Jas. H. Stewart, James Mclr^tyre and Wm. M. McBride. On Milea^je ami Per Diem, — Reps. A. Purvis, Thos. Partridge, John Ban, J. W. Fergusson, W. W. Brown and W. M. McBride. On motion the Lodge closed in the Grand Lodge Degree and open- ed in the Scarlet Degree. The Most Worthy Grand Master submitted his Annual Report, us follows : 15 - ■ • •■'!; •.'■Ill ■•'Vi'.'l •» ,s .■■.ll""'." '' . t '.■ ^^.•.^...^•' 1 M'.Hil i ' (-i muy ■"#:■■■• ij^ rt-, ' :■ III 226 JOURNAL OP THE GRAND MASTER'S REPORT. To the R. W. a rand Lodje of (JaiiuiUi \Ve»t, I. O. (). F.: Officers anf Representativkm, — Permit me to welcome you once more to the mystic circle of the Grand Lodge. Through the infinite mercy of Divine Providence we have again been permitted to assemble together, to legislate in "Friendship, Love and Truth," for the welfare and advancement of our noble Order. 1. It affords me much gratification to preside over yom- delibcra' tions at this time, and to meet so many old familiar faces. But that pleasure is alloyed with sorrow, at the removal from thin earthly en- campment of those devoted and time honored brethren. Past Grand Master C. Yale, and P. D. Grand Master Henry Sewell. Wliile we mourn over their demise, let us liope that our loss is their everlasting gain, and that, though these pillars of Odd Fellowship have been re- inoved from this earthly Lodge, the memory of the good deeds they have done will long be green and fresh in the memory of the Brotlier- hood. The loss of Bro. Yale is severely felt in the St. Catharines Dis- trict, where he was regarded as a patriarch indeed, and a connecting link in the chain of our fratejmal existence. Lon*,' and sincemly lio labored to build up and extend the influence of O^ld Fellowship, and in the evening of his days he had the proud satisfaction of seeing that his life long labors had not been altogether in vain, 2. Since we last assembled our country has been subjected to an invasion by a horde of ruffians styUng themselves Fenians, who endeav- ored to render our homes desolate, and deprive us of that beneficent system of government under which we have been so abundantly blessed as a people ; we have reason to feel prond of the spontaneous response given by all classes of the people, to repel the invaders and drive them back in disgrace from whence they came. How marked a contrast does there exist between the Fenian organization and our own ; there is a fellowship in each, but while theirs is avowedly for exciting tlie worst of human passions, ours is calculated to cement together the kindliest feelings of our nature, to succor the widows and orphans, to relieve the distressed, and so act under the divine providence of God, as to attain as nearly as possible the summit of human liappiuess. On a former occasion my predecessor had the jjleasure of submit- ting to you a condmunication from Bro. Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana, through whom was transmitted an address to His Excellency Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, referring to the assassina- tion of Abraham Lincoln, late President of the United States. His re- I)ly was couched in very comj>limentary language, and dwelt upon the friendly and brotherly feeling expressed in our letter. I regret to state that [ have since learned that this brother has openly countenanced the Fenian organization, and thus placed himself in a position of antag- onism to us, and also to the well known principles of our Order. 8. On Jime 5th, in company with P. G., A. Purvis, and according to arrangement with D. D. Grand Master, A. Frew, I paid a visit to Excelsior Lodge No. 44, Hamilton. This Lodge is o le of the youngest in the jurisdiction, but the membership and representation show her to be in a flourisliing coadition. In Bro. Frew's report for July, he says : "The prospects of our Order here are exceedingly encouraging ; during the last teim we have made 28 new members, conferred 92 degrees, and since the first of the month we have had eight applications for mem- bership." I feel assured that if harmony continues to prevail among l\>r them contrast there ting the ther the lans, to of God, <8a88ina- His re- pou the to state .enanced )f antag- ccording visit to jToungest w her to le says : ; during •ees, and or meni- l1 among GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 2fl7 the meml)erH of Excelsior Lodge, she will take high rank in the Order, from Ijer ]>oHition in one of the first cities of the West. While visiting the ahove Lodge, the minute hook of Burlington Lodgn No. 17, which had heeu reco\ cred hy the energetic endeavors of Bros. Barr and Frew, was handed to me. The last meeting lield by tliis Lodge whs in Marcli, 1848, over eighteen years ago. The records contain matters of mudi interest, and will repay tlie curious wlio may give tliem a careful perusal. 4. In the month of March I i-eceived a pressing invitation from D. D. Grand Master, .Folm Taylor, to visit Brock Lodge No. i), to attend tlieir anniversary supi^er. 1 could not at tlie time comply with their wislies. A short time after, while on a business jom-ney to Montreal, I stayed over a few hours at BrockviUe, but was unable, from the sliort notice given, to obtain a special meeting. Tliis was during the first Fenian excitement, and I found Bro. Taylor, together with other brotli- ers, "doing duty at their country's call," tliereby giving lu'actical evi- dence, that while we as Odd Fellows are "fraternal to om- feUow men," we are at tlie saiiM! time faithful to our Queen and country. Bi-ock Lodge, in her old age, is still healthy and. vigf>rous. r>. On Monday evening, July Kith, 1 visited Forest City Lodge No. 558, London. A well tilled Lodge and a bright glare of scarlet regalia greeted my eyes as I entered the room, thus reflecting on my mind tlie motto, "zealous in the cft.use and well up in the Order." I took part in an initiation, and (although early in the term), I was much pleased witli the proficiency of the several officers. Seven petitions were presented. The following evening I visited the officers and members of Eui-eka Lodge No. 30. The iiiBeting to me was an interesting one, the worlc was prompt and correct, showing that this Lodge is a strong pillar in tlie temple of Odd Fellowship. From among the warm-hearted lu'others of London, 1 took my de- parture to visit Samaritan Lodge No. 35, IngersoU. Arriving there, I foimd awaiting me our firm, tried and true brother, D. D. Grand Master, A. Bristol ; after an hoiu-'s conversation with a few of the brothers, I proceeded to their Lodge room, took my seat amongst them in due form, and the business of the evening went on. I am jjleased to say that a more contented and happy family compact it never has been my i)rivi- lege to witness. Samaritan Lodge during the early part of the year was in rather a precarious condition : in the D. D. Grand Master's Ueport, he alludes to tlie time when he saw but little hope of their surviving long as a Lodge, but towards the close of the temi he for- warded a most encouraging report. I have met thrice with Union Lodge. No. 10, in an official capacity. I installed the officers of botli terms, and also paid an official visit in June last. It would be unbecoming in me to eulogize my parent Lodge, [ may, however, be pardoned for the just pride that 1 cherisli in hailing from one so honored and revered by all for her steadfast adherence to tlie principles of the Order. She is now as she has ever been — faithful and true. 0. I regi'et to report that Long Point Lodge has been compelled to Murender her Charter. In a letter from Bro. R. Thoroughgood, he de- plores that such is the case, giving as a reason for their discontinuing to work, a lack of interest, and irregular attendance of the members. He enclosed me #'2.0() as per centage due (rrand Lodge up to the time that the Lodge became defunct, and informed me that the Charter, W. ■>t. •",i\. V .'•;• '.u*?' ''.■■'• Ill \P ^.'•V..;i - ■, ■.■"• ,•. ■ ,4t"11'/' ,.;.-' ■ I.- J, ■ -■: !■.■■■ ■>Us ('I'.'i'. ■ .'■' 'V'' '■ 1^'i.it;- ■■;'.•/ '>*-^ ■vtrf M8 JOURNAL OP THE M mm'.- ■ • ^ i BooUh, Hiid a ((Utuitity oi bluuk forms woru iu Iiis ImtidH, I iuHtructed him to torwiim them to D. I), ii. M. Liiutarbacli. iu trimt tor (Iraud Lod{^o. Tliis roqiieHt haH heoii coiii[)liod witli. i Imve heon supplied thrcMj»h the same source witii a list of brotli ers luinies who are eiititlo(i to Cards of ('learauce froiu the time Lonj^ Poiut Lodf^o hecauie deftujct. I would most respectfully recommend tJiat said I'ards ho issued by authority of this R. W. Grand Lodf»e, to tlio followiii}^ Itrotliers, viz : — ^(ieorf»e NNetlierly, John Wilson. Thomas Simpson, (ieorf»e F. Counter, .John Roid, Goo. Werrett, Chas. Damyou. TlioH. Hobortslaw. .lohn S. Austin, Duncan M. Wilson, and ItDuben Thorouyhf^ood. I liavo to couuuend those brothers for their fidelity to their pledge of lionor. ImiH-rial Lodge, No. 87, lias also ceased to exist. I am iu receipt of comuumicatiouH from Bros. Smith Mathews, H. (.'. Forsytli and otliers, tendoring their t\ffects and funds to Grand Lodge, with the view of joining Gore Lodge, No. 34, Brantford. 7. During the early i)art of January I received a connuunicatiou tluougJi the H. W. Grand Secretary, from five Scarlet members, pray- ing for H Warrant to o])en a Lodge, under the name and title of Mount Zion Lodge. No. 4(), in the Village of Newbury, C'. W. I issued said Warrant and commisfiioned the proper officer of that jurisdiction to in stitutt! said Lodge. He having declined, I instructed the R. W. Grand Secretary to proceed and perfoi'ni that duty. He accepted the trust, and carried out the same on the IHth of January, in company with Grand Warden Beltz, I). 1). G. M., R. Kirkpatrick, I'. G, Anderson Chapman, and M. Dawson. The R. W. Grand Secretary informs me tiiat since their institution he has jmid them several visits, and that they are making daily improvement both in knowledge of the work and iu point of membership. 8. Wlieii I accepted the office of Grand Master at your hands, I did so under the impression that, selecting my own time, I could accom- plish a visit to every Lodge in the jurisdiction ; in this I have been dis- appo'iited. I liave therefore been compelltHl to deny myself the plea- sure of visiting the followiug Lodges, viz : Chatham Lodge, No. 2it. Erie Lodge, No. 33, (iore Lodge, No. 34, St. Marya Lodge, No. 30, Avon Lodge, No. 41, and Frontier Lovlge, No. 45. Nevertheless, I have been in constant correspondence \\ itli the different D. D. G. M.'s of those districts (wJiose diUgence 1 take pleasure in recording here) and from all, come the cheering intelligence. "We are increasing in membership, in wealth, and ])osition." Tlie powers of expansion exhibited in the "Infant" Lodge at Windsor are unprecedented ; they, truly, are giants in latter days. U. Report of commission to Rond Eau Lodge is detailed in corres- pondence of Bros. Bennett and Snyder, and also refeired to iu a letter marked A. from tlie R. W. Grand Secretary. A card cf clearance, as ordered by the (irand Lodge, has been issued to Bro. Graham of the late Thames Lodge, Mitchell. 10. Points of law, submitted for my decision, are few in number, and as follows : — 1st. Query — Is the junior P. G. of a Lodge, eligible to be sent to Grand Lodge, when there are other (jualified P. G.'s who arc willing to attend ? Answer,— A junior P. G. is not directly speaking an officer of a Lodge, but may be elected a Representative to Grand Lodge. (Page 148, clause 5 (if revised Digest. 2nd. A person is proposed for admission by cai'd, i)ay8 his fee fti"), ■ I < OB AND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 220 and iH api)ointo(l or elected to ottico. On the next ni^'lit of inoetin{» some of the niombers take exception to his stiuKhiii^ in tli<> <:onnnuuity, allo^in^ that he is ou^a^od in an nnlavvful (uiUiii^'. A coiiiiiiitteo is ap- pointed to make tlie nei'essary incpiiries in the case, report in chut tinut to the Lodge that tliey are satisHed l)oyond doubt that the party in (piestion keeps an luduiensed f»rof^ory. The Ijod^c; tak(' iicome a nuMiiber of the same Lodf^o, not considering; hiiiiself as belouj^'inj^ to any. The questiou is, how can it be done'.' Can he be rticcMved as an Ancient ()d»1-Fellow ; or is he actually a member, having; lieen formerly received ? Did the nnitual understaudinj; between him and the Lod^c! two and a half years af^o. dissolve his connection, lie having; nreived back his fee ; or is he still a member '.' If a mend)er must lie jjay his two and a half year's dues before he can l)e aciu-pted as j^ood ou tiie books".' If not a nuanber, can he be j)roj)os(!d n-^ if no former action laid been taken '.* In short, what is his position m connection with the Ijod^e. Answer f^iveu by referring to Digest, page Hi), clause I',). "If a per- son be illegally elected to memberHhip through fraud or mistake, (as to his health or otherwise) a majority of the Lodge can, previously to his initiation, order a new ballot ; but if the fraud be not discovered until after his initiation, the party must be regarded as a member, and can only be expelled upon a regular trial." In accordance with the fore- going, I decided that the Lodge committed an error in returning the fee and coming to an understanding of the kind. If the Brother has not ceased to become a mend)er from non-payment of dues, he can make himself good by paying all arrearage, or by compromise ; yet the charge would still be pending. 11. I have to acknowledge receipt of a copy of proceedings of the (iraud Lodge of Kansas, U. S. In looking over it I find the following reference, " No action has yet been had in regard to procuring charters from the Grand Lodge of Canada West, for the same reason as assigned iu a former report, viz : the high rate of exchange. The Subordinate Lodges are exceedingly anxious to have their charters, and would re- spectfully ask some definite legislation on the subject." 12. According to resolutions passed at the las-t session of Grand Lodge, appointing the Grand Master and Grand Seca-etary as a special (committee, to draft an address to be presented to Bro. John Peel. The committee have carried out their instructions. The address and Jewel were presented by Grand Rep. Jas. Smith, assisted by the R. W. Grand Secretary at a meeting of Eureka and Forest City Lodges, and in the presence of P. G. Sire J. B. Nicholson. Bro. Peel made a most affection- ate reply, and all present were delighted with the social reunion. A copy of the address is herewith submitted : TO PAST DEPUTY GRAND MASTER, .JOHN R. PEEL. Dk.ui Sui AND Bkotheb. — It was with feehngs of unalloyed regret to tlie members of the Grand Lodge of Canada West, of the I. O. O. F., at their last session, held iu the city of Hamilton, to learn that a sudden and unexpected bereavement in your family would prevent you from being present at that meet- ing, and thereby deprive them of the pleasure they had in view of placing upon their records the high estimation in which you were held by the Order in this Jiuisdiction, as an Odd Fellow, and a just appreciation of your ability as an artist, fl. 1 n i •Iff' •ft; mi ■'■■,"" I'll",*.. ■ , . Ill' r r-«' <•■' ■ . )f:' W^|y.^.v ■r'l I., • ■ ■fif ■l•:■•^;'H '•:,■,: . ^, ^ ^ ^-^^^-c IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I 125 U£ Ui [2.2 2f 124 ■■■ [^ 1^ 12.0 u 11.25 i 1.4 3^ / "^J M '^ '/ Hiotograiilic Sciences Corporalion '<^.V^ 23 WIST MAIN STIf IT WIBSTH.N.Y. 14SS0 (716) •72-4503 '^ if-' 28(1 JOURNAL OF THE t ': r»^.« : •• * ■ ■'.. 4 t which the beautiful denigu presented by you to the Grand Lodge for a Charter, moHt fully and HubHtantially proves. Tho Grand Lodge has long felt its inability to do you the justice which the time iind lalM>r you have s])pnt on that beautiful design fully entitles you ; but we lire satisfied that is not so much the real value of the article that may be ten- dered to you as the spirit from which it emanates, that we can assure you is unanimous, and only to be regretted by all, that more could not )>e done. There- fore, Dear Hrother, please to accept this Jewel of the Order as a slight souvenir of our affectionate regards towards you, and may the feelings which prompt the gift stimulate you to still persevere in spreading faithfully, wherever your lot may be cast, the healthy and beneficial inhuen(;e of Odd Fellowship. May the All seeing Eye of the Ruler of the Universe watch over you during your earthly pilgrimage, and at the Great Day, wlien all sliall be called upon to give account of their stewardship, may you be permitted to recei^ the everlast- ing Jewel of Eternal Life, and with the right hand of Angelic Fellowship be enrolled a member of the Grand Lodge aljove, where our Heavenly I'^ather rules and ])residPB for evermore. (Signed,) . . JAMES D.T AIT, .If. W. Grnnd Master. RICHARD WIGMORE, R. \V. (Iiniiil Secretarij. 13. P. G. Sire Nicholson's visit to Canada, were times of refreshing to all who had the privilege of hearing his lectures, receiving his in- structions, and enjoying his social company. His institution of Har- mony Encampment, No. 8, London, and Frontier Encampment, No. 2, Windsor, gave them a prestige otherwise unattainable. , 14. Rkprksentativks, — In resigning again to your keeping the high- est office in your gift, permit me to thank you for tlie uniform courtesy iiiul assistance so freely extended to me in everything pertaining to my office. I am deeply sensible of my short comings, and regret exceeding- ly the many calls of my own private business would not allow to devote tliat attention I intended to bestow upon the duties pertaining to the Grand Master's chair. In conclusion, I have to congratulate you on the steady advance- ment and progress of Odd-Fellowship, both in Canada and the United States. And I retire from the chair with feelings of pleasure and pride afforded me by the prospect of still greater triumphs awaiting the Order in the future. May Providence have you all in his safe keeping, and let us earnestly invoke a continuance of those blessings which have been so abundantly showered upon us as individuals and as a Society. God bless you all. Respectfully sabmitted. • ' ' JAMES DAVIDSON TAIT. ' (imml Master. On motion of Rep. John Barr, the Grand Master's Report was re- ferred to the Committee on Distribution. The R. W. Grand Secretary and Treasurer submitted the following report which was referred to the Committee on Distribution. GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER'S REPORT* ' ■ 7'rt the H. If. Orand Lodge of Canadn. Went, I. O. O. F. : In compliance with the Constitution of our R. W. Grand Lodge, I herewith submit to you a report upon the condition of the Order in this jurisdiction. Brkturkn, — The return of another Grand Lodge meeting should bring with it the solemn and peculiar feelings common to all of our race, jodge, I ir in this GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 281 who are alive to their instincts as children of one common parent, the lapse of another year. And while its trials and sorrows are past, we cannot forget the manifold blessings and privileges with which we have been fbvored, how we are again ])ermitted to associate ourselves to> gather, under the mild and benign banner of our Order, clasp each others hand in communion and fellowship, and unite to more closely develop the principles of Friendship, Love and Truth. Who that has a heart to feel, must not at this hallowed moment and under such gracious and favorable circumstances, thankfully render the tribute of gratitude to Almighty God for his kindness in sparing our lives and permitting us once more to meet in this Hall, consecrated to Friend* ship. Love and Truth. Since our last annual conmiunicatiou, part of our jurisdiction has liad a visit from Past Grand Sire, Bro. J. B. Nicholson, of Philadelphia, and si)eaking of tliat worthy Brother brings up joyous emotions. His visit to Canada will never be forgotten. Imbued with fervent charity to all men — long may the great Master of the universe spare him to expound the gentle teachings and grand truths to which he gave utter- ance in the halls of St. Catharines, Brantford, London and Windsor may his shadow never grow less and immortality crown his earthly transit. Immediately after the Session of this Grand Body, held at Hamil- ton, Canada West, I compiled the proceedings thereof, and according to a resolution of this Grand Lodge, caused ^0 copies to be printed ana forwarded to all Subordinate Lo^es and Grand Officers of this juris- diction ; also, to all Grand Lodges and Encampments through the United States. I have, during the past year, received the proceedings of the fol- lowing Grand Lo^es and Encampments, viz : From the Grand Lodges of Inmana, Kansas, California, Maine, Connecticut, Oregon, New Jer« sey, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Michigan and Massachusetts, and ^om the Grand Encampments of Wisconsin, Indi- ana, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire, Kentucky, New Jer- sey, Massachusetts and Illinois. 1. My correspondence for the past year will be laid before you for your inspection. But little of consequence has been received. 2. According to the report of the Committee on Correspondence at the last year's Session, and adopted by the R. W. Grand Lo^e, (page 827.) I notified Jared M. Gleeson and Chas. M. Male, of Loo^ortTu. S., of the action of this Grand Body regarding their cards of clearance from this Grand Lodge, and returned the one dollar "green back" which they forwarded for said cards. 8. The resolution of this Grand Lodge of last year, on page 884 of tlie Journal of Proceedings, referring to the presentation of the Jewel to P. D. Grand Master Peel, has been duly carried into effect. 4. The By-Laws of Mount Zion Lodge, No. 46, are hereby laid before this Grand Body for approval. 5. On July 18th, 1866, 1 received a letter from Colombia, Soath Carolina, dated July 6th, 1866, and signed by John Stork, enclosing 80 cents m scrip to forward 18 circulars to the different Lodges in this jurisdiction ; said circulars have not yet arrived. 6. The semi-annual returns for both terms have been duly received from all our Lodges, except Imperial Lodge No. 87, Bnrford and Long Point Lodge No. 42, Simooet I received two dollars from the M. W. •'■•'.'.11 '■|'*'-.i.l''i"'''^>»iEI , r ^ '^li ■ ■ •! 1^'' • f • '-■ i*i > • ■■•;■.■■•.■♦ , . '•V' '.■#'<■■■■'■ lift: I A •■* 1.. \>-'- k. - " i '» . !> ■ '. '. > '.i. • ;.* ■ t . .• |i -: 1 • i V 1 " ill ¥ 282 JOUBNAL OF THE Grand Mauter, ati Kent to him from Long Point Lodge, being the amount due Uraud Lodfc at the time of said Lodge breaking up. 7. Your Secetary, since his arrival in Brantford, received from Bros. Matthews and Fiudlay, tlie books, papers, funds, &c., &c., belong- iug to Imperial liodge, with an Inventory marked B. The funch returned to tliis Grand LoG 22 To Brock Lodge No. 9, Per centage It K tl Union Lodge No. 16 " (( if «( Chatham Lodge No. 29 " II II II Eureka Lodge No. 30 " II II II Erie Lodge No. ,S3 " II II II Gore Lodge No. .14 " II II I Samaritan Lodge No. 3.5 " II II II St. Marys Lodge No. 86 " II II II Forest City Lodge No. 38 " II II II Avon Lodge No. 41 " II II « Long Point Lodge No. 42 " Excelsior Lodge No. 44 " II II 11 Frontier Lodge No. 4.5 " . " Hecretar)' and Treasurer, 11. Wigmore.. 10 08 " llepresentative, John Taylor, .Tr 2ii 68 " " George Wales 6 66 " " A. Purve? 6 56 " " Thos Bennett 15 28 79 04 " " Geo. Powell 10 08 " " James Heron 10 08 Deputy Grand Master, Thomas Brown, 10 08 " Representative W. A. Glover 10 08 J.B.King, 6 80 " George Marlatt 9 68 H.C.Forsyth 6 66 64 26 " Edmund Beltz 10 OH " William Harrison 10 08 . • C.B.Taylor 8 88 " George Merritt 8 56 '• " C.W. Kempster 4 00 ' .. " JohnBan- 4 00 " Henry McAfee 18 88 •• " John Batty 18 88 88 :<6 Post Office account 1 06 2 63 , i " " 67 •. •!.. " " 3 99 Dawson & Bro., printing Journal of Proceedings 35 00 Express charges on Proceedings of G. L. U. S. . 1 65 44 90 James Smith, Rep. Tax G.L.U.S $76.00 Balance due Wildey Men. Fund $6.00 ,, ,■ ^. . Chatham Lodge, for " 4.00 Erie Lodge, " " 5.00 Canada money ....15.00 21.75 Americanmouey 96.75 less dis. 68 75 Post OfHce account 1 70 A. Laug, engrossing parchment, D, D. Grand Master Peel's Address : 2 00 Dawson & Bro., Declaration Book, Erie Lodge. , 3 75 " Books, &c., Mt. Zion Lodge 10 50 J. Taylor, for box, &c 7 75 W. L. Carry, Stationery, &c 3 22 Post Office account 2 76 ' Secretary and Treasurer's account, incidentals. .10 22 Grand Master's account 20 15 62 11 Cash to balance, 780 11 , 911B2 83 ii A >JJ ■'■' GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. US . 'i'lJ STOCK ON HAND, AUGUST Iht, 1866, WITH AMOrNT OF VALUE To THK (IBANIl I.onoE. Banner, Regalia and EmblemR Htilance of Ilegalia, Ontario Lod^re 2 New Charge Books, at J).< (> New Degree of Rehekah Books, at $2 2 New Degree Books, 1 Rehekah :{ Piihlie IiiHtallation Books, at $1.25, 8 Degree Books, at $2 ' 789 l<'avonihI« and Unfavorable Reports, at 2 cts, 269 Hep. CertiflcntfK, at 2 ets, 12 Past (irands Certificates, at 2 ets 'it)(> Treasurer's Bonds, at .1 cts 5 Propositions for memherHhip, at 2 cts H Orders for Supplies 834 Odes, at 6 cts 109 Travelling Cards, at 25 cts (59 Withdrawal Cards, at 25 cts Tjetter Headings for Grand Master and Grand Secretary *' " D. D. Grand Master, Commission Blank Semi-Annual Reports, siiy 28 Blank Rules and Regulations, at 10 cts 1 Charter Stone and drawing thereon 48 JUank Chai'ters for sale iit $2 ((3 " use of this Grand Lodge, at $2 Stationery on hand say 96 00 5 00 6 00 12 00 2 (N) 1 25 3 75 16 00 15 78 5 38 24 13 30 10 24 20 04 27 25 17 25 86 00 115 58 7 00 . 2 80 . 52 50 . 96 00 .126 00 . 4 00 286 30 4 00 $441 88 AMOUNT DUE BY SUBORDINATE LODGES TO THE R. W. GRAND LODGE, TO THE Irt DAY OF AUGUST, 1866. Erie Lodge No. 33, bal. due,. ...$1 88 I Samaritan Lodge No. 35, bal. due,. .$0 27 Avon Lodge No. 41, " 30 Excelsior Lodge No. 44, " 35 36 Mount Zion Lodge No. 46 " 9 56 1 St. Marys Lodge No. 36, " 6 00 Total amount due ^3 .37 RECAPITULATION. Amount of Cash on hand $780 11 Amount of Stock on hand 443 88 Amount due by Subordinate Lodges 53 37 Initiations 211 Rejections 22 Admitted by Card * 11 Reinstated 8 Expelled 3 Deaths 11 Members in aiTears not suspended 140 Suspended ..36 Ceased to be members for non-payment of dues . . 31 Contributing members 647 Degrees conferred tt ($42 Number of Brothers relieved 82 Number of Widowed Families relieved 8 Withdrawn by Card 26 Amount paid for relief of Brothers " Widowed Families i " Educating the Orphan " Burying the Dead ,,.. Total amount of relief Amount of Annual Receipts Widow and Orphan Fund General Fixnd , :u 1 1277 36 H, ^1 - 669 00 385 00 186 00 1239 00 6013 84 8356 75J 7613 88J . ' '• '! .I'M . 'U '■;■■;■■• %,r tI ^ \fU::.^:'\P. ■'mm t"ii":i ' .. '■■ A .i: mm '■. • . 'i; if ' ¥\ > . J ■;) ■■ • •■ » . i J • ■; • '• • ( . ' J- * • - 290 P < H b 0] H in I a 2 .2 -u U r^ « 3^ ?i js « 1-H ►^ -, ^ » 1 5 s • u CO £ ® J 43 ■^ X ■tt ,<" o is: X X ca I rB C3 cA s fl a < 1 c^ 0) •s '^ o JOURNAL OP THE •pnn,.j pu^iiaf) •punj IHiintiy'jo ^niiouiy ■pxpW in;ox ^ 1-H ■30 »t< r» p 55 ■« r- is Si «6 t< h- «> in U9Q "q" ■ '' •' 1 '*" '■ ' '■ ""'r 11 ■ •' • V- • ■' . '•■•' fl 'yy.): :l!' ,,.],, ' '■•n;! •'..l.'ii'L' •'■•,■■.■1 s.: ■'■■ (■;.-!f:;.,lE| ' 'A' " ■'}, ■■.■, v'^' ■/■;,•■'! I ' .• t*' if,. ■•;■!:■'■ iv: , ■J- ' 1 1 1" *> . '■ m • * li' ' ■ f , ii <% fl88 JOURNAL OF THE L \ « 10 I ' ; ... r. •■ r ■• into the Order guuerally, more eHpocially tliosc juriHclictioiiH whidi wore lag^iu^ by the way. Need I Hay that already he haH reaped a rich reward, and to IiIh nntiriuf^ zeal in writing, Hpeakin^ and viHitin^, may he attributed the fact (to a ({reat extent) that onr order is now in itH ({ood and present prosptu'ous conchtion. Ai)ion({ liis many deciHioiiH daring tlie past year, I have selected the follow ing as retpiisite for sub- mission in this report. 2nd. Tliat a motion for re(;onsideration of a ballot for an applicant for membership, who has been rejected, may be nnidc at such time as the local law of a Lodge may specify ; and in tlie absence of any local law on the subject a motion for reconsideration may be made at any time, provided such motion is made by those depositing the blackballs. JJrd. If the local law so provules, a Lodge may go through its reg- ular business, close in due form, and then open in and confer any of the degrees. 4th. Where the law of a Grand Lodge or Grand Kncampment pro- vides that a Grand Reprosontabive is an elective Grand Officer thereof, he is to be recognized as such and entitled to the honors of the Order when visiting a Subordinate officially. 5th. It is the duty of a Subordinate to obey the decisions of its Grand Lodge, which are final and conclusive, until reversed by the (irand Lodge of tlie United States upon projier application thereto. Pending sucli appeal, the Subordinate Lodge is not entitled to any privileges other than those accorded to it by its (irand Lodge, which may enforce its decision by demanding the Charter and effects of the Subordinate for non-complicance with the decision appealed from. (5th. A number of Subordinate Lodges cannot legally establish a Union Degree of Rebekah Lodge, and hold regular meetings thereof for conferring and working that degree. 7th. When a Grand Master and Grand Representative of the same jurisdiction, each at different times during the recess of the Grand Lodge instruct a Subordinate Lodge or a D. D. (irand Master, in the secret work of tlie Order and their instructions differ, the instmctions of the Grand Master as the supreme authority in the jurisdiction, are to be followed. 8th. A candidate for membership in the Order, wlio has been elect- ed in a Lodge where he resides, cannot be initiated in a Lodge located where he may temporary reside, upon the request of the Lodge electing him, but all initiations must take place in the Lodge in which the ap- plicant is elected. Uth. Societies of the Degree of Rebekah. composed of ladies in pos- session of that degree, the Regalia Room and the work of that degree used, are irregular, unauthorized, and in ctmtravention to the legisla- tion of the Grand Lodge of the United States. 10th. The law of the Session of 1864, prohibiting anniversaries, i&c., without the consent of the Grand Master or Grand Patriarch, pre- dicated upon the promises that no intoxicating beverage would be used, is not intended to prevent Lodges and Encampments from joining in a public procession in regalia, in connection with other organizations when invited to do so by the civil authorities ; and permission for that purpose may be obtained from the respective jurisdictions under such regulations as they may jjrescribe. These decisions of the Grand Master were severally confirmed by by OBAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 23» the Grand Lodge, except the 7th, whicli waH modified by tlie R. W. Grand Lod({c. (See page UH21, »H4B, Journal G. L. U. S.) The report of our venerable and highly eHteenied Brother, Grand Secretary Kidgely, Ih complete witli a vaHt amount of information, and fully hIiowb that our I)eloved Order never waH in the name healthy con- dition HH it now iH ; imd what goen far to HubHtuntiato tluH in the fact, tliat thu revenue also for the HHcal year ending Septemlwr 1, IHHr), haH far exceeded that of any previous year. The Grand TreaHurer's report hIiowh the AnanceH of the K. W. Grand Lodge to be in a inoHt Hatisfactory condition, the total amount to the credit for tlie ])erio.i)2, leaving a balance in the Treasury of $18,799.00. The report from the Finance Committee, and which is substanti- ally as follows, was adopted. RpHolved, — That the DigeHt herenfter )«• Hokl at $1.50 eacli, with a diHCUuiit of 88J per rent, when fifty or more copieH are purchased at one time. RpHolved, — That the (Irand Lodge of the United StateH hereby remits tlie tax of the Grand Ijodges and Grand Encampments of Virginia, South CaroHna, North Carolina, Georgia, Alahuma, MinHihsippi, Louisiana, Texaw ; and of Grand liodges of Florida, Arkanaaw and Vermont, for the years lH(il, '62, '63, 'M. JteKol rad ,—Thi\t the notes of the Grand Lodge of Vermont, for Representa- tive tax for said five years, and notes of Grand Encampment of North Carolina, given for taxes and siipplies previous to 1861, be and are here})y cancelled. Resolved, — That the Grand Secretary be, and is hereby authorised to furnish up(m reasonable credit to such institutions, whatever supplies he may deem necessary, dunng the current year. The consideration of the last three clauses of this report drew out a tliscussion, in which many noble brothers out-poured the essence of their inmost souls, expressing sentiments liallowed by the purest prin- ciples of Friendship, Love and Truth. Yes, men and Brothers of the North and South there met and gave utterance (breathings of peace and harmony) to such expressions as never before fell from human lips. Joy knew no bounds : All seemed to realize that beautiful passage in our Ritual, " That the wolf and the lamb were about to lie down to- gether." Yes, and in reality a little child coidd easily have lead all as- sembled there, they were so impressed with the magnanimous, kindly, and brotherly feelings so beautifully portrayed during the occasion. All was peace and harmony. The Committee on the State of the Order, gave decisions of law as follow*' : — Ist. Question — What is meant by the words, "Satisfactory evidence of former connection with the Order." They, the Committee, ex- pounded. 1st. "That the evidence to be satisfactory, must come from the Lodge of which the person was formerly a member." 2nd. "If such Lodge be extinct, then from the Grand Lodge, under whose jui'isdiction the Subordinate existed." 8rd. In case the evidence can be procured from neither of these sources, then the party may be admitted into the order by initiation.^ 2nd Q. Upon a question as "to how a Brother expelled or suspend- ed, whose Lodge has afterwards become extinct, may regain member- ship," the interpretation of the law was to the following effect. "That a Brother who has been expelled for non-payment of dues or crime from a Lodge which subsequently became extinct, can only re- gain membership in the Order through the Grand Lodge, to which the - '•'■•..•'? ■ I- .■ . ■' '• 1 ,^J K,v"., -;■•' 'f\ i' . •> I .J :{ . ' 1 '■ ■.•»■'!. l"k ■ '' ■'.■■■ ,;■•> ' .'.4'i :■*»■■• ^'-iir-S .•)! ■.,, T ■vli j l' ;< • i ■ T ;u! !. ^ .• 940 JOtTRMAL OV TUB Lodge he belonged to waH Hubordinate ; and UiiH rule applieH alHo to the putriarchal branch of the Order." Brd Q. UiK)n an incjuiry hm to whether inomberH of Lodges and Eu- canipnieutH viHitiug other Lodges and KucampmeutH in a bo 'A'l i >i i ' 11 1 f] ,■'■ -i |<',W.. ' • I .■4 I 'ft. ■/■•■■•;'•'■.■ ■:4': ?■ J •■^■;n .••;>■■■ .■i ■'•'.!- •^'J> 242 JOURNAL OF THE •»• li "1 , cupants were very neatly attired, and bore in their hands numeroun decorated banners and shields, named after the different States and Territories. "Canada West" was well represented, as in each car I perceived some fair danj^hter of Eve np]joldin{» a banner with that en- dearing name thereon. Tliorc was only one disappointment to mar the happiness of the day's proceedings, and tliat was the absence of his Excellency, Presi- dent Johnson. It was fully anticipated that that angust personage would have been present ; although the Committee made every effort to secure his preseiice amongst us on tliat important occasion, owing to previous Cabinet engagements, he was obliged very reluctantly to de- cline the invitation. Notwithstanding the above disappointment the day passed away most pleasantly. Tne programme, as laid down, being fully carried out to the satisfaction of all, and to the glory and honor of Odd Fellow- ship generally. One of tlie most interesting, and at the same time beneficial laws (especially to tlioso more immediately concerned), carried into effect during the session, was the crmsolidation of the Grand Lodges and En- campments of Northern and Southern New York, which had been sep- arated for a period of more than fifteen years, causing to eacli jurisdic- tion a great deal of difliculty and annoyance during that time. The Legislative Committee, to whom the matter was submitted for consid- eration, submitted a report that the two Grand Bodies be united and consolidated ; and they also reported a resolution to satisfy and confirm the enactment of those two Bodies to carry the union into effect, and directing that the Grand Sire issue a proclamation that such take force from and after Tuesday following the third Monday in August, 1866. With the exception of one of the representatives from the Southern Jurisdiction of New York voting in the negative, the above report was carried unanimously ; as all the Officers and Representatives were too glad of the opportunity to have all differences existing in their Juris- dictions forever buried. Immediately on the Grand Sire declaring the I'esolution carried, a scene was enacted on the floor of the Grand Lodge which will not be easily forgotten by those who had the pleasure of witnessing the proceedings. Tlie Representatives from each district of Northern and Southern Now York, arose and grasping each other by the lianresent reposed in me. Hoping that our present session may be one fraught with much good and that our deliberations may be the means of spreading the glorious and noble cause of Friendship, Love and Truth. All of which is respectfully submitted By yours, faithfully and fraternally, &c., JAMES SMITH, Grtiiul Represenlative. On motion of Rep. Woodyatt, the report of the Grand Represen- tative to the Grand Lodge of the United States was referred to the Committee on Distribution. By the instructions of the M. W. Grand Master, the Deiraty Grand Master conferred the Grand Lodge Degree on Rep. Alexander McBride, of Erie Lodge No. 38 ; Rep. James Mclntyre, Samaritan Lodge No. 85 ; Rep. W. B. Woodyatt, Gore i;jodge No. 34. On motion, the Grand Lodge adjourned until 2 o'clock. Pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Lodge met, and opened in the Grand Lodge Degree. M. W. Grand Master presiding, and on call of roll the following Officers and Representatives answered to their names : James D. Tait, M. W. Grand Master; Henry McAfee, Deputy Grand Master ; Richard Wigmore, Grand Secretary ; James Smith, Grand Representative to Grand Lodge United States, ' ■ •''■' ; i'' It' fff.i til' ■^-■f-^'i^i' •'•■'■ I, ■•V- 'hti'; f '. -(.j':, ' J • if ■ .i.'« • 'T-. Si •, ' ■■U' •'■;•»', '.i'lii .- ■■■•■■ 'I'U-.rj-'ii .,,- ;-■■: '•'■•■ .1, .1.1 f i ■ ♦ . '!! 1 *•■"' '!■••-' • £ V"- J:.' 1 ■ 1 k > . -- ii-' ff* ► ' ' ' si .- M' k •■ ft - "t n '^ ' K 1 ' % t ■ i - M4 JOURNAL OP THE Reps. John Taylor, Jr., Samuel Dolaon, A. Purvea, Henry North- wood, James Heron, W. A. Glover, A. McBride, W. B. Wondyatt, James Mclntyre, Wm. Biasell, Thos. Partridge, M. D. Dawson. Rep. Wm Bissell, from the Committee on Revision of Journal of last Session, submitted the following Report, which was adopted :* To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Caniida We»t, t. 0. O. F. Your Committee, appointed to revise and correct the minutes of last session, as printed, submit the following : We find, on examination, many errors of minor import, but propose to call attention to only a few of the most important. Dn page 213.-.— Report of Committee on State of theOrder— answer "1" refers, we suppose, to (juestion from Eureka Lodge on page 214, Answer (2) given, but tlie question does not appear. Answers (3) and (4) in same report evidently refer to questions on page 214 by Rep. Glover. We ulso find a series of resolutions marked 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, commencing on page 213, whif^li it seems to us can only refer to a report of the same Com- mittee on page 219-221). But a diiUculty arises here, because two sets of resolu- tions will then appuar on adoption ot the same report, and somewhat conflicting. l''or instance, resolution (D) in tlie one set as printed is adopted, and in the other it is lost. On referenco to the manuscript, we find that resolution (D) of this Committee on Grand Master's Report was lost. The fifth resolution, referring to clause "E " of the same report is carried, according to the minutes as printed. The recollection ri those members of this Committee who were present last session is positive that the fifth resolution of clause " E " was lost. On i-eiereuce to the Digeut, page 69, clause 11, we find the derision of the Grnnd Master and the approval of that Committee as expressed in said clause and resolutions, are in direct conflict with the law, which more fully confirms the opinion of this Committee that the minutes are wrong in this respect. On page 234 in a supplementary Report from the Grand Secretary on Monu- ment Fund, he reports $6 balance due tr at Fund, whereas a careful examination of his main report will show a balance of $9.45 due from this Grand Lodge to the said Fund at that time. In conclusion, we respectfully submit the following : liesolved, — That the opinion of this Committee as set forth in the above report be approved na corrections to the Jonma' of last session. WM. BISSELL, H. C. BINGHAM, T. PARTRIDGE, On motion the Grand Lodge closed in the Grand Lodge Degree, and opened in the Scarlet Degree. Rep. S. G. Dolson, from the Committee on Distribution, submitted the following Report, which was adopted : , . • . . To the B. W. Orand Lodge of Canada West I. 0. 0. F.: We, your Committee to whom was refeiTed the reports of the Grand Master, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, and Grand Representative of this Grand Lodge to the R. W. Granil Lodge of the United States, for the distribution of their various subjects to appropriate Committee, submit the following, as distributed according to minutes in the different Reports. No. 1, referring to the deaths of P. G. Master Yale and P. D. G. M. Sewell, we would refer to the Representatives of the various jurisdictions to which they were attached, to present some suitable eulogy that may be entered on the min- utes of this Grand Lodge regarding their deaths. Subjects referred to the Committee on the State of the Order. Nos. 3, 4 and 5. Regarding official visits of Grand Master in his report. No. 6. Alluding to the closing of Long Point Lodge. " 7. Institution of Mount Zion Lodge. 8. Lodges not visited. "This Report refers to tbe report on page 213, GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 245 No. 9. Befereuce to Commiasion visiting Bond Eau Lodge. " 10. Points of Law. " 18. P. G. S. Nicholson's visit. " 7. Referring to books and papers of Imperial Lodge, Secretary's Report. " 8. Receipt of books and papers and other projierty from lloud Eau Lodge, " -0. Revision of work of Grand Lodge U. S. " 10. Receipts of new forms of O. B. N. from the Grand Secretary of G. L. The whole of the Report of the Grand Representative to G. L. U. S. Subjects referred to Committee on Correspoudence. No 11. Proceedings from Grand Lodge of Kansas, in G. M's. Report. " 12. Bro Peel's testimonial mentioned in Grand Secretai-y' Report. " 1. Printing proceedings of this Grand Lodge and receipt of proceedings of different Grand Lodges. " 2. Roport of Committee on Correspondence with Bros. Gleesou anc^ Male of Lockport, N. Y., regarding cards of clearance. " 3. Bro. J. R. Peels, testimonial already alluded to in the Grand Master's Address. " 13. Communication from Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Subjects referred to Committee on Finance in Grand Secretary's Report. No.ll. Overcharge — Erie Lodge. " 12. Institution of Mount Ziou Lodge and disposal of effects of Bond Eau Lodge to said Mount Ziou Lodge. " 14. Account of the Grand Lodge of the U. S. 15. Income and Expenditure. General accounts and books of Grand Secretary and Treasurer of ro- caipts and disbursements. Subject referred to Committee on Laws of Subordinates in Grand Secretary's Report. No. 4. By-laws of Mount Zion Lodge, No. 4G. Subject referred to Committee on Returns in Grand Secretary's Report. No. 6. Lodge Returns. All of which is respectfully submitted. S. G. DOLSON, JOHN BARR, JOHN BATTY, ROBT. KIRKl^ATRICK, M. D. DAWSON. Rep. John Barr submitted the following question, which was re- ferred to Committee on Legislation : A "person who wishes to become connected with our Order as an Ancient Odd Fellow, but not in possession of a withdrawal card and unable to get one, the Lodge to which he belonged being extinct, — the question is asked, "How is he now to be admitted ? " Rep?. J. W. Ferguson and John Barr submitted the following ques- tion, which was referred to the Committee on Legislation : " Can a Lodge in any case initiate a person into the Order without the payment of the usual initiation foe and quarterly duos prescribed by the By-laws of said Subordinate Lodge ?" On motion of Rep. Thos. Partridge, the mat<:'.r of Bro. Brown, of Mount Zion Lodge, was referred to Committee on Cx jdentials to report. D. G. M., McAfee, from the Committee on Credentials, submitted the following Supplementary Report : ■■/ •;f. 'kH >f:''.k. "...■■ . . ^ ^ •■' P( J n' I mm ■^t: '•> ;'.•; '■■.■|i'"i-i.f 1^ . -^ J ., '!*" •i- ^» ■ ... ■■ ■!■: f . '4 ■ - * '-»i 1-^^ ^i^ 246 JOURNAL OF THE 'Jo tlie R. IF. Qraiul fmltje of Canada West T. O. O. F. Your Committee on Credentials, to whom was referred the case of W. W. Browu, of Mount Zion Lodge at Newbury, who claims admission here as the Rep. of the above Lodge, have to report as follows : We . /<'.; Your Committee on Returns having examined the returns from the vaiiou? Jx>dge8, beg leave to report as follows : GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 247 Ist. The returns of Union Lodpe No. IB, Samaritan No. 35, PjXcelRior No. 44, St. Marys No. 86, Brock No. 9, Eureka No. 30, Erie No. 33, Chatham No. 29, Gore No. 34 and Frontier No. 45, we find correct. 2nd. Tlie report from Forest City Lodge No. 88, for the term ending lUJtli June last, we find correct ; but the report for the term ending 31st December, 1866, we find incorrect in data as to members in good standing, il'c. The returns of Avon Lodge No 41, for December 31st, is without a seal, and the return for June 80th does not give the names of nieml)er8 suspended. The report of Mount Zion Lodge No. 46, we find incorrect, us to the number of Degrees conferred. Your Committee would congratulate the Lodges on the rajirked improvement manifested in the filling out uf their semi-annual returns. All of which is respectfully submitted. W. A. GLOVER, .T. W. FERGUSON, • JAMES HERON, M. D. DAWSON. H. C. Bin^^ham, P. G. M., on behalf of Gore Lodge, invited the members of the Grand Lodge to a supper to be held at the Brant Hotel this evening. On motion of Rep. Thos. Partridge, the Grand Lodge accepted the invitation. On motion the Grand Lodge adjourned until U o'clock to-morrow (Thursday) morning. '• • Thursday Morning, Aug. 2ud, 18CG. Pursuant to adjournment, tlie Grand Lodge assembled at 9 o'clock and opened in the Grand Lodge Degree. The Roll being called, the following Officers and Representatives answered to their names : Grand Master, J. D. Tait ; Deputy Grand Master, Henry McAfee ; Grand Secretary and Treasurer, R. Wigmore ; Grand Representative to G. L. U. S., James Smith ; Grand Guardian, J. B. King; Grand Marshal, John Taylor, Jr. ' ' ' Reps. John Taylor, Jr., A. Purvis, Henry Northwood, Jas. Heron, Robt. Kirkpatrick, W. A. Glover, Alex. McBride, W. B. Woodyatt, Jas. Mclntyre, William Bissell, Thos. Partridge, M. D. Dawson, W. N. Ford, W. Mowatt, J. W. Ferguson, John Batty, J. H. Stewart, W. W. Brown. On motion of Rep. Ferguson, it was resolved that the claim of Mrs. Williams against Eureka Lodge No. 30, London, for benefits, be refer- red to a special committee to report tliereon at this session of this Grand Lodge. The M. W. Grand Master then appointed the following Reps, as such Committee, viz : — J. W. Ferguson, Thomas Partridge and \V. N. Ford. On motion of H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., it was .^tt^ ■>^'.Ak>l •:' ?* ;■•*'■ $'!.: 1 f tl''' :.'4vv! ,' ■ !'...,■; •.:.i;.]v%H -.1 i .'V ■',-'.• Hi "■ I '. I 248 JOURNAL OF THE •"» h .* '"' Beaolved, — That the iucomiug Grand Officei'H be iuHtriicted to iusue Huitablu Cards to Bron. Sinitli (>. Mathews, and James Rumsa)', members in good stand- ing of Imperial Lodge No. 37, at the time the Lodge ceased to worli. Also, — Resolved, — That Bros. John Findbiy, John Collins, Wni. Douglass, John Douglass, Calvin Forsyth, and Lewis Evans of the same Lodge, do also receive similar Cards from the same source as soon as they make themselves good on their books up to the same time iiu Bros. Mathews and Kamsay, the said Lodge having surrendered their effects in due form. Rep. J. W. Ferguson, from the Special Coiimiittee on the petition of Mrs. Williams, submitted the folloAving report, which was adopted : 'lo tlie li. n.Omiid Lodye of Cainiihi West, I. O. O. t. : The Committee having carefully heard the evidence and examined the papers connected with the said case, find that the late Bro. Williams died of Typhoid Fever on Saturday, 9th December, 18(i5. That he had paid JG on ttth February, 1865, which according to the By-laws of the said Lodge, paid up the dues of the late Brother to December Slst, 1864. That in July, 1865, the Secretary of the said Lodge had duly notified the late Brother that he was ))ad on the books, and not entitled to benefits, of which no notice was taken by the late Brother. That a further sum of $5 was remitted by a member of St. Marys Lodge to Em'eka Lodge a week before the Brother died, and received by the Secretary of Eureka Lodge on the Tuesday following the decease of Bro. Williams. That on the Saturday j)revious a telegraph despatch was received by the officers of Eureka Lodge, notifying them of the death of Bro. Williams. That the said Five Dol- lar were immediately returned to Mrs. Williams, accompanied with the instruc- tion that she was not entitled to widow's benefits. In view of these facts, and in accordance with the By-laws of Eureka Lodge, your Committee are of opinion that Mrs. Williams has no legal claim to bunefits as widow of the late Bro. Williams, and would not even had the said Five Dol- lars been received by said Lodge on the day it is claimed to have been remitted, as six weeks would have had to elapse ere the l»te Brother would have been good upon the books of the said Eureka Lodge. llespectfuUy submitted. J. W. FERGUSON, THOS. PARTRIDGE, WM. MOW ATT. On motion the Grand Lodgo a,djourned until 1 o'clock. Pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Lodge met, and oponod in the Grand Lodge Degree. Present — M. W. Grand Master, James D. Tait, presiding ; R. W. D. Grand Master, Henry McAfee ; R. W. Grand Secretary and Treas- m-er, R. Wigmore ; R. W. Grand Rop. G. L. U. S., James Smith ; P. G., J. B. King, Grand Guardian ; P. G., John Taylor, Jr., Grand Mar- slial ; P. G., George Powell, Grand Conductor. The following Reps, answered to their names : — .John Taylor, Jr., S. G. Dolson, A. Purvis, Henry Northwood, James Heron, Robt. Kirk- patrick, W. A. Glover, Alex. McBride, W. B. Woodyatt, Jas. Mclntyre, William Bissell, Thomas Partridge, M. D. Dawson, W. N. Ford, W. Mowatt, John Barr, J. W. Ferguson, John Batty, J. H. Stewart, W. W. Brown. Rep. J. Taylor, Jr., from the Finance Committee, submitted the following report, which was adopted : ) ■ > •» ^ ..m./. jru f»M 1. ed the GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 249 Bkantfoud, Aug. 2u(l, 186ti. To tlte B. W. Grand Luiltjo of Caiuida West, I. O, O. F. : We the Cuminittee on Finance beg leave tn aubmit the following report : We have carefully examined the bookH and accouutH of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, and compared them with the voucherH accompanying the same and And them correct. We ako ilnd that the booka, property and funda of the Lodgea that have surrendered their Chartera during the laat year, have been pro- perly accounted for. Your Committee feel great pleuaure in reporting that tlie Financea of thia Grand body are in aa healthy and proaperoua condition, as shown by the increased balance of cash on hand. Your Conuuittee would alao report that they iind that the books and accounts of your Secretary and Treaaurer have been kept in a very aatisfactory manner, and that mucli credit is due that otHcer for the manner in which he baa diacharged the duties of those offices. Your Committee would recommend the payment of the account of the R. W. Grand Lodge of U. S. Your Committee would therefore respectfully submit tlie following reaolu- tiou : Resolved, — That the foregoing report be adopted, and that a vote of thanks is due and ia hereby tendered to the Grand Secretary and Treaaurer, Bro. R. Wigmore, fur the eiBcient manner in which he haa diacharged the laborioua duties of his office. JOHN TAYLOR, Jk., W. A. GLOVER, WM. N. FORD, HENRY NORTHWOOD. ROBT. KIRKPATRICK. Rep. John Taylor, from the Committee on Correspondence, sub- mitted the following report, which was adopted. Bbam'foud, August 2nd, 18G0. To tlie B. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West I. 0. 0. F. We, your Committee, to whom was referred the correspondence of the M. W. Grand Master and R. W. Grand Secretary, beg moat respectfully to report as foUowa : — First— We liave examined all correspondence of the above named Officers, and find that it has been most extensive for the past year. Second — We find that all subjects refeiTed to them for advice or decision have been most promptly attended to, and diapoaed of in a manner quite aatiafa^tory and reflecting much credit on the aforeaaid Worthy Grand Offlcera. Third — We find that many questions of importance have been brought before the notice of this Grand Lodge in their respective reports, aa will be aeen from the following, and referred to this committee by Committee on distribution of subjects, viz : clause in Grand Master's Report with reference to proceedinga of Grand Lodge of Kanaaa. Your Committee would recommend that our R, W. Grand Secretaiy be authorized to communicate with said Grand Lodge of Kanaaa and inform them that their money would be received at par in payment for Chartei-s. Clauae 12, in same report. Your Committee are much pleased to find that the Addreas and Testimonial to Bro. Peel have at last been presented and accept- ed by the worthy recipient, after having made a most suitable and affectionate reply; and we have also to congratulate the special committee on presentation, for the manner in which they accomplished their task, and would recommend that that committee be discharged witn the thanks of thia Grand Lodge. Clause 1, in the R. W. Grand Secretary's Report. We entii'ely concur with the action of the R. W. Grand Secretary in having proceedings of laat Seasion printed after having been compiled by the said worthy Officer, and in accordance with a resolution of thia Grand Body, and yom* Com- mittee would recommend the adoption of said proceedings, if such are found correct. Clauae 2, — ^With regard to the correspondence between your Grand Secretary and Jared M. Gleeson and Chas. M. Male, of Lockport, New York, your Com- .,■"■• !• m i['\ '!• V-^» ^'l ml^' ,1 ■>•'::> '>.r>i,v!i 1 1' Spill ■^ '',% iJ. f ■■.?: ■If-*' '■ ^' i m < i-ii' 1 'M i ilr' i; Mv ■ • i ,*'..^ ':»• i 26U JOURNAL OF THE mitteo ftuil tliat the action of tlie R. W. tirand Secretary waH in direct accordance witli the reHohitioii passed by this Grand liodge at its last SeHsiou. Claufit) 3, — III reference to tlie Peel testimouial, we would refer to the report of our Committee, in claune 12 of the M. W. Grand Master'H addreuH. We would recommend your Grand Secretaiy to inform the Grand Lodges of New Jersey and Massachusetts, that not having all back ntunbers of proceedings of this Grand Lodge we would be most hap^)y to forward to each, such proceed- ingB as we have in our possession, in compliance with their request. Clause 16, — We would advise your R. W. Grand Secretary to acknowledge, with thanks of this Grand Body, the receipt of a copy of tliie " Odd Fellow's Coiupanion," published by M. C. Lilley & Co., of Columhus, Ohio. In cor lusiou, your Committee would bog leave to offer the following reso- lution. Resolved, — That the foregoing report of the Committee on correspoudeuce be adopted. JNO. TAYLOR, Ju. HENRY NORTHWOOD. JAMES McINTYRE. ADAM PURVIS. Graud Master J. D. Tait, from the special Committee appointed last Session, submitted the following report which, on motion of Bep. J. W. Ferguson, was laid over until next Session for more mature consideration. To the R. W. Gmiul Imhie of Canada West 1. 0. O. F.: The undersigned Committee, appointed at the last Session of this Grand Lodge, held at the City of Hamilton, for the pui-pose of preparing and submitting to this Grand Lodge such legislation as in their judgment was necessary, to pre- vent the illegal distribution of the funds, regalia, furniture, or other property of Subordinate Lodges which had ceased to work, by the members of such Lodges submit. Your Committee report that the amendments introduced by the Grand Lodge of the United States at their last Session, into the obligation to candidates for membership, and to the Officers and Subordinates at installation, covers the whole ground contemplated in the appointing of your Committee. Your Committee would ask leave to introduce the following resolution, viz : — That on any Subordinate Lodge in this Jurisdiction ceasing to work, any of its Officers or members illegally taking part in the distribution of any monies or property of whatsoever kind, belonging to said Lodge, or, not using all due diligence in preserving said property or monies and having the same sent to the Officers of this Grand Lodge, shall upon being found guilty of so doing, be expel- led from the Order and published as such in every working Lodge in the Juris- diction. Itesolved, — That when e vera Lodge in this Jurisdiction surrenders its Charter and other effects, that if there are any monies surrendered at the same time, that such money shall be kept as a separate trust for any number of the Brothers of the said Lodge (five or more) who were in good standing at the time of the surrender of said Charter and effects, and may be paid over to the Lodge in this Jurisdiction ; or such part or parts of said money (on resolution submitted to this Grand Ijodge and can-ied,) to assist said Brothers in defraying the expense of again gaining active membership. All of which is respectfully submitted in Friendship, Love and Truth. JAMES ]). TAIT, * HENRY McAFEE, D. G. M., RICHARD WIGMORE, G. Sec. Brantford, August 2. 1866. The M, W. Grand Master instructed the D. Grand Master to con- fer the Grand Lodge Degree on Bro. J. Chapman, of Eureka Lodge. P. G. M., H. C. Bingham submitted the following preamble and resolutions, which were adopted. ' ■ ' '^"■'' '• *' ' "*'^ am '■ ■I i - to con- )dge. jle and GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 2ul Whereas, Imperial Lodge No. 37 has ceiiaed to work, and the OfBcem and meniberH thereof have honorably Hurrendered to thin Grand Lod^o their entire effects, including books, regalia and funds ; and wheretiti, at least eight of the members of the said Lodge have applied to this Grand Ijodge for clearance cards, with a view to uni«e elsewhere, and thus keep their connection with tlie Order ; it is hereby Resolved, — Tliat ho many of the Brothers of the lute Imperial Lodge No. 87 as have applied to this Grand Lodge for clearance cards, and wliose applica- tion has been constitutionally grantdd, shall have placed to their credit indi- vidually as an admission fee in any Subordinate Lodge in this Province to whidi they or any of them may apply, such a proportimiof the fundsof the said Imperial Loap:e as may be required to pay their respective iidiiuHsion fees as members joining by card ; provided always, that siu^h application or applications to join by card shall be made and accepted within six mouths from this date, and pntridc.d also, that so much as may be necessary to pay such admission fee or fees, shall liave been received from the source above named by this Grand Lodge, subsequent to July Ist, 186(5 ; and prooided further, that in case the amount so received is insufficient to pay such fee or fees in full, then the amount actually received shall be divided in fair proportions to their respective credits as above mentioned, upon the conditions and within the time aforesaid. On motion of Rep. J. W. Ferj^uson, the following was agreed to : Resolved, — That the opinion of this Grand Lodge is adverse to the precedent of the work of Grand Lodge being transacted in the Scarlet Degree, believing that the business of the Grand Lodge should only bo trausacte.l in Grand Lodge Degree. On motion of Rep. Batty, this Grand Lodge instructed the Repre- sentative to the Grand Lodge of United States, to support any motion to carry out the Degree of Rebekah to the fullest extent. Rep. W. Mowatt, of Avon Lodge, rose in his place and read the fol- lowing Eulogy on the death of P. I). Grand Master Sewell, of Avon Lodge. Most Worthy Gb.vxd M.vstku, — I learn from the very able address which you presented to this Grand Lodge, that it is the duty of the Representatives of the districts of deceased members of this Grand Lodge to make a suitable eulogy on the character of deceased members. I regi-et, therefore, that it devolves uponme, as the Representative of Avon Lodge, No. 41, 1. O. O. F., to have to refer to the decease of our late Brother, Henry Sewell, who was a distinguished member of this Grand Lodge for many years past, and also an active and useful member of Avon Lodge. My regret is two-fold in its character — first, that this Grand Lodge has lost one of its brightest ornaments — and second, that it has not been the lot of one more competent than I am, to do that justice to the memory of our de- ceased Brother which duty demands. Imbued with one of the kindest hearts, with an ardent and sincere temperament, with a disposition leading almost to an extreme in the dispensing of his Charity, and in the manifesting of the recipro- cal duties of friendship, Brother Sewell has left few equals, and I venture to say, no one more heartily devoted to the true, legitimate interests of our Order. Having enjoyed a close intimacy with him for some 8 or 9 years I speak that which I know, and testify to that which I have seen, when I state that a more warm hearted friend of the cause has not been left in our ranks, for under what- ever reverses, his zealous exertions to promote the welfare of our Order never once flagged. But it is not so much in this Grand Lodge as in the Subordinate Lodge to which he was attached, that his ever cheerful countenance will be most missed, for seldom indee>l was there ever a meeting but he was there, however leasing his other engagements. But besides being an ardent friend of our Order le occupied several prominent and responsible positions in his lifetime. He took an important interest in fostering the Volunteer movement of our young couu- ti-y, and held the position of Ensign in the Stratford Infantry Company, and I need not say that had he been spared in life he would gladly and cheei'fiiily re- sponded to his country's call, to assist in rolling back the tide of invasion which threatened — and still threatens — " this Canada of onrs." The deceased was for nearly twenty years a meuiber of the Order, the "Manchester Unity," but some e: 'lit-' III < '■"'>■■;' '■f"'>jVi'it| •|*r.,i'-V.;te'^i|]H 'V M,. if -1^. i'T'i^i;' '••'■1' 'i. ■;'lih *'• • • 'l' ''I |li »fi i *,■ ■ 252 JOURNAL OF THE .r. , r .■• Hix yeara ago he became conuected witli the Baltiiiioi-o Uuity,aud wau oue of the Churttii- 11161111)6111 of Avou Lodgo. In hiH family reliitiouB our deceaued Brother eujoyed au unviable position, being bluHHed with a mottt amiable partner aud au affuutionutu and wull-doing family, with whom the mumbcnt of thiH Grand Lodge in eoiinnou deplore their Had bereavement. A kind huHbaud and a loving father he strove to walk in tliu patlm of duty, and he haH descended to tho tomb with hiH character unntained by sin, unnpotted by vice. Tho late Bro. Se well, who honorably filled the office of Deputy District Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, died on the 11th day of January, 186(3. Yours, il'c, WM. MOWATT, liep. Avou Lodge No. 41. Brautford, August 2ud, ItMiti. The following ou motion of Rep. ThoH. Partridge was agreed to : Resolved, — That this Grand Lodge go into secret Session, When the R. W. Grand ReproHeututive JameH Smith rebuurHod the secret work, and gave a syuopuiH of the proposed change in the Ritual. On motion of Deputy Grand Master U. McAfee, the Grand Lodge closed in the Grand Lodge Degree and opened in tho Scarlet Degree. Rep. S G. Dolson from the Committee on the State of the Order, submitted the following report, which was adopted. Tu the It. W. Grand Lodge of Canada Went, I. O. 0. F.: Your Committee have much pleasure in presenting this report as the result of their labors upon tlie different subjects refeiTed to them by the Distribntiou Committee : It is highly gratifying to find the manner in which the good and welfare of this Grand Lodge has been attended to during the past year. The vei-y able reports presented show cbnclupively that our officers have not neglected auy of the duties devolving upon them. OHAND MAHTKU's VIHlTfcl. We are pleased to see the manner in which tho visits of the M. W. Grand Master have been received by those Lodges he has been enabled to visit, aud the good order and hannony which seems to prevail, and we are of opinion that the annual visits of GranH Officers upon Lodges in their jurisdiction are highly desi- rable, and conducive to the interest of the Order. DEFUNCT LOOUKU. We deeply regret that some of our Lodges have seen proper tojclose up their affairs during the past year, but it is a source of great satisfaction to see the nonor- able aud upright manner in which this has been done, and reflects credit upon those who have been instrumental in its accomplishment ; and we recommend that the action taken by the Grand Officers iu closing up the said Lodges, viz : Long Point, Imperial and Bond Eau Lodges be approved. Also their action in instituting Mount Zion Lodge at Newbury is correct, and we recommend that a Charter be granted, C.UIDS OF GOOD STANDING. It is to be hoped that should any of the members of these defunct Lodges require any evidence of good standing from this Grand Lodge, that the Grand Secretary will give them every facility in his power to enable them to do so, and gi-aut certificates to all those whom he finds to be in good standing, by their pay- ing the regular fee for the same ; and any members of defunct Lodges not good upon the books at the time of the expiration of said Lodge, may be granted cer- tificates of good standing by paying up all dues against them on the books at the time of closing, which will enaif)le them to deposit said card in any other Lodge, the nearest to their place of residence, should they desire to do so, and continue in membersliip with the other ; provided always that there are no other charges pending against them. GRAND master's DECISIONS. As to the decisions made by the M. W. Grand Master, alluded to in item No. 10 of his report, we find tO be con'ect, and recommend their coufinuatiou. ip their Bnonor- aRAND LODGE 09 CANADA WEST. 858 CHARTERR Or HUBORDIXATE LODOEI. The Grand Master alhided to a copy of proceediago received from the Grand Lodge of Kannag, wherein tlie Hiihjeot o) CharterHfor Subordinate LodgeH in men- tioned. We would rr-eommand that the Grand Secretary inform them that tlie Grand Lodge will Hupply them with what copies they may re(iuire at ^2 eadi, American ftmds, for we are satisfied that when once introduced, other Grand Bodies will be anxious to purchase more, for they will find as regards the item of expenses, they never can have a better opportunity, TESTIMONIAL. We are pleased to find that the Committee appointed to procure a testimo- nial to P. D. Grand Master, J. R. Peel have completed their duties, and we re- commend that the address and reply to the same he entered upon our minutes as a further evidence of our appreciation of the work done by our respected brother. PAST GRAND HIKE, JAAIBS II. NH.'HOI.HON'h VISIT. The visit of Past Grand Sire, James B. Nicholson, alluded to by our M. W. Grand Master, we believe has fully come up to the expectations of the bretliren, and those Lodges who had the plonsnre of hearing him will look back to that time with feelings of respect and admiration for i^hat distinguished member of our Order and noble champion of Odd Fellowship ; and it is to be hoped that those junsdictions who have not had the pleasure of listening to his able and eloquent speeches on Odd Fellowship will embrace the first opportunity in their power of doing so, and we are satished they will never have occasion to regret it. OUANl) IIEPHISENTATIVE'K HEl'OKT. The very able report of that GrandOtHcor upon the proceedings of the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States speaks for itself, and is well worthy of a care- ful perusal by any who take an interest in the Order; he will there see described one of the greatest epochs in the annals of Udd Fellowship. The reunion of Re- presentatives from the Southern Jurisdictions, after an absence of four yeai-s, en- gaged as thej' were in fierce civil war, is a scene which it is to be hoped may never be witnessed again, notwithstanding the great pleasure which was experienced in that happy re-union. The inauguration of the Wildey monument is also full of interest, and cannot but send a thrill of joy to each and every one of us, to think that the founder of the cause which we espouse has been so honorably and triumphantly consigned to his last resting place ; and may it remind us all that as eacn succeeding year is revolving around, the sands of life are fast wasting away, and the places which now know us will soon know us no more for ever. QUESTIONS SUBMITTED. The question proposed by Reps. Ferguson and Barr, of Excelsior Lodge, viz : "Can a Lodge initiate a person into the Order without the payment of the usual initiation fee and quarterly dues prescribed by the Jiy-laws of said Lodge ?" Answer: No. Also question proposed by Rep. Ban*, of Excelsior Lodge, viz : "A person who wishes to become connected with our Order as an Ancient Odd Fellow, but not in possession of a withdrawal Card, and unable to get one, the Lodge to which he belonged being extinct, how is he to be admitted?" In answer, we refer all in- terested to the decision of the Committee on the State of the Order in the Grand Lodge of the United States, as laid down in Grand Representative's Report for 18fi6, and also to clause 3, page 208, of our Grand Lodge proceedings for 1865 al- luding to the same subject, and in our opi lion fully answeriu;:; the question. THE FUTURE OK OUR ORDER. Your Committee having covered all tlie subjects referred to them, would say, in conclusion, that as regards Odd Fellowsliip in this jurisdiction, we have good cause to congratulate ourselves upon our present position, and good prospects which are before us for its advancement. The future of our Order looks bright and hopeful ; from every quarter we hear that Odd Fellowship is reviving and progressing, far exceeding the expectations of the most sanguine, and in proof of what W9 here assert, we recommend to you a perusal of the American OddFellow, published by Bro. Orr, of New York, every number of which contains glowing accounts of the renewed spirit in the Order from all jurisdictions, and should be read by every good Odd Fellow. May the holy principles which constitute the rock upon wnich our fabric is based, take such deep root in the hearts of our pres- ent brotherhood, that will encourage us to advance its interests in such a manner •r- ■}■'< ^'''- /*■ ■ ««r' rf-i •■'...•.<• 'i,"' +■• '■■.*•■ '■'■ ■r ■ ■'' ■ •'1 ■ •■,.■•....■ .'■': .. V It J »,.-,'•' ■•*L'i 'i/llV •";.( J ■•(',' •/".'• .'1', ',^^ i"' •>'v'|t'-JiM ■■■• '.'^l'-' "J/ 'J as4 JOURNAL OP THE ). •.) 'I- I ,>■( 4 •> » ' 1 ■■' ml that w« will all he ht^neflttecl bv iti* toachiuf^n, and in future, additions )>« inadA from a (^Iuhs of im>u who will a((d new iuMtre to the laureU it han already attained. RfHpectfully Huliiiiitted in F. L. iV T. SAMUKL O. DOLSON, JOHN HARU, T. I'AUTRIDOE, W. B. WOODYATT, WM. BISSELL, W. MOWATT. Geo. Lauterbach, D. D.O.M. of Gore Lml^e No. 84, formally deliv- ered to the Umnd Lodge the books, papers, etc., of the lato Long Point Lodge. S. G. Dolson, P. O. M., arose and road the following Eulogy on the death of Chauucey Yale, P. U. M., of Union Lodge No. 1(5, St. Cathar- ines. To the M. W. Qranil Manter, Offi-eern and Ri'preiieiitativea : lipath, relHntleHH and inexorahlo, has niadt* mournful hreaches in our fraternal circle, during the past year, and forcihly rtmiiuds uh that no manly virtues, no endearing and social qiiiilitieH, no uprightness of character, van shield us from his unerring shafts. Brethren, — Let us pause a moment in our deliberations, aud do honor to one who, when livinj^, was ever ready to give a helping hand to the cause of Odd Fellowship. Past Cirand Master Channeey Yale, so long and favorably known to many of you, is gone, he has been gathered to his fathers, his seat is now vacant, his voice is lost, his earnest pleadings are no lou'^or heard, his silent vote is no longer to he seen upou our weekly records, his regalia is laid aside, like a cast o£F garment, and nothing remains but the treasured recollentions of associations and inter- course, many of us have engaged in with him, into his grave let us deposit this covenant emblem, sweet memory. May his rest be that of the just and his awakening be among those who shall bo received by the Father of us all, into the Grand Lodge above, where meetings never t ud, and where the sublime prin- ciples of our Order are fully recognized and approved. Our departed brother was a good and tried Odd Fellow, the great interest ho always tooK in the Order procured for him the confidence of his brethren and elevated him to the highest position in our gift to bestow. He not only held the position of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, but represented us in the Grand Lodge of the United States during the same time. He had the honor of being the second Grand Master in our jurisdiction, and was installed into his office by our depai"ted and much esteemed brother, P. G. Master, Thomas Reynolds of Brock ville, eight years ago, in this beautiful town, and in the presence of many familiar faces, I see assembled here again to-day. How little we know whose turn niny come next. Brethren, let us live, that when death closes up this eartldy scene, we may be prepared to meet those worthy brothers who have gone before. While we deeply deplore the loss of worthy, useful and zealous members of our order let us avail ourselves of this consolation, that our loss though great, may prove to be his eternal gain, and cheerfully bow to the will of an Almighty and inscrutable Providence. Brethren, although a link has been detached, we tinist the chain is not broken. Let the camp fires still burn, and fraternal greetings and good fellow- ship be our watch word, and may we go on extending the hospitalities of our order to the wandering and destitute travellers of life. On mof u of R«p. W. N. Ford, it was liesoliuul, —That the incoming Grand Master and Grand Secretary sell to Chatham Lodge, No. 29, the regalia of the late Bond Eau Lodge, provided they can agree as to price, etc., etc. Rep. J. W. Ferguson moved the following : Resolved, — That the matter of securing an Act of Incorporation be referred again to the Grand Officers, to act upon or not at their discretion. n GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 835 tlraighty is not d fellow- en of our y sell to Jed they referred Rep. Ford moved in ainondinflnt. that tlu» irfJJt clause of the resolu- tion bo Htruck out, una lo foUowirtH innerted " with iuHtructiouH to make the uoccsHary apitlieatioii mid publiHli tlm iicnessary noticos before the next nu-ntim; of Parliairmit, " wtiich was uota ..,..«•■ " W. N.Ford, :-.: ,'..■«•.! > i-,..:^ '' ii Barr, M Jolm Batty, •• , ; , , , 1 , I. '. ' 1 " ' ,•'■■ > ■f til ..{■■ -•'•■■■■•■•• -^ 'A ^} t * » \ . ..» < , ■- ■ 111- ■• I • -1 '■!5 356 JOTJBNAL OP THE Rop. A. Purvis, from the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem, submitted the following Report : Bn.vNTFonD, August 2nd, 1866. lo the R. IK Grand Lodfjeof Canada We»t, I. U. O F.: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem beg leave to submit the following table, report, and resolution : n ^ 4) n -S •I- H^'^-'* ''^'M *. 1 '• . • rj- , *]' *f^:*-' ■ ■ . , ,■ , , :: i Ij:'' .'■ '., ■ ■•• ..;^1 f . ,1 lili; V '■•..'.' V -1 ■''■■::•'' '^'^',1 " . *■#■• .■ " ' . ■• .«♦ ■■ -i •!■'' ■',, I'" v' •, ' ' 3'.'' "■( f;, . :'%. VV:! <'f'A] .il^"i 'Hf:.; ■'■'... •:t--^i,;i'V ■•'• ■ • L'.'V V":"! jB vl I'' rim' -:.ir^).:i • .' '.'"'i' ..'•■' >■■•''■ .ti -^114 ■• "'■■ ^"j. !.';'■■ t''- • ^ ; ' ■■,•■••' vi. , ■V ', ,s.:i*t ;.■■!■'■ >;i' «'*! ■,ii '-'.''I, :'fr' .Jl'l 1 ' ^ -*.■;■ » i . \i ;-tc '» i ■ 4- f ; • » tji -.. .. ; * :. ■i ■ • ;•■ !■ 1 n. »■» 956 JOURNAL OV THE Beaolvtd, — That when this Lodge adjourn, it do bo to meet in the town of St. Catharines, on the first Wednesday in August, 1867. Rep. Glover, of Erie Lodge, moved in amendment, "That St. Catharmes be struck out and Port Burwell inserted, which was not agreed to. The question recurring on the original motion of Rep. Thos. Part- ridge, it was adopted. On motion of Rep. T. Partridge, the Bonds of the R. W. Grand Sec. and Treas. were ordered to be cancelled. On motion of Rep. W. A. Glover, the R. W. Grand Secretary was instructed to have the proceedings of the R. W. Grand Lodge printed at his earliest convenience. On motion of Rep. W. McBride, of Erie Lodge, the Grand Lodge adjourned in conformity with a previous resolution. ■ ■ J. B. KING, Grand Sec: d Treas. uU ,. . ( . K i^-T IK \ , .. .\ jwh Ik* * ■ '■ L||i s t i r -"■"■ ■; r^ V ^ ' -*»' ^w'^ '.KM Waij IflJE « iV^t IS; E; II ^ aSi f ^f -^ .• ' -_ ■MdS g'^R 1 ■1 H>'^^ 1 taaS.^ff' n > ■ :*■ I^HwI i i . 11 ti '-SmII ■ 1 slillt ^mM lomiiiiioatioa HELD IN THE TOWN OF ST. CATHARINES, AUG. 7th & 8th, 1867. Union Lodge, No. IG, being assembled in special session, and the M. W. Grand Master and Officers being announced, were admitted and received with tlie proper honors. The free use of Union Lodge Room being proffered for the transaction of the business of the session, by the Noble Grand, Bro. J. R. Gook, was accepted by the M. W. Grand Mas- ter, Bro. H. McAfee, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, after which the special meeting of Union Lodge was closed. The M. W. Grand Master having taken his seat, called the Grand Lodge to order, and the R. W. Grand Warden having examined those present by direction, declared the Grand Lodge duly opened in the Grand Lodge Degree. Upon the roll of Officers being called, the following answered to their names: »■«■ ii \( L (>]' DUii'.yv Luiu-;:, m> i.;. 1. 1,-. o wi'W.i.wn. r.* ■ •»."1:V J : ;»,:.,/,>,■ ,(•,' .*,» i^-^'f': .•' ' M >,. ?>■•;.,. 1 $>* 'tiic^ilvlinii MjC Apji'ii.lix jifisij 17. Wf ■i » V, ■*^ M ^i ' ■ '.•1 , ''? iV. .<;. '■ Vi ;• ^vi »* > ?• fM .TOTTBVAT. nv TTTfl. '1' » •• •,"(« ' r * ..'. .■.^,. . .' ?' ^■^j- • i ' >■• : : ■! '* ■■. ..', ■ ^l . f il ' ',1 :^K|' ; /i«o/('«(?,~Th«t whoii this f.>>d{('' «4jiit.rt..l»f v m Angu»t, IHt-.T. Kt>[). vev, of f-.iio T.oMgf, luovt'd in ameiulmoiit, '"That St. C'ltlmi'iiie ; l»i^ Ht.i-iK.k out »,ii(? '^^■ll Biivwrli ins(iru:roc«:>f lin'*-. "' the K. \\ . Gnuid fiod^^e j-.rint«id !!t Ills eai'liest uoini'MJuucfc. On nidtiou of Ucp. W. M^ Bni'ie. .if Kritj Lodi^o, tlie (rrand Lodge Mdjournod in •.•unfuiiuitv wit), u jin^vitju.'i rfisfilntioii. J. r>. KINO, (ii'itiil Sr.f. <(' Tredx. fw&Ht^} |?!\aal ^eiiuaioallaa SKLn JV T[. W. i>rand Master and Officers being anuonucod, woro admitted and tereii'j^iJ with tli*.' i>roiM;i iit.'Uoi.'fi. 'I he free use of Uv.ion T^odyo Room heinf; ]iiT.ft'i;ieiI fou thi. ttansaction of tii's lm.-.im)Msoftlio session, l.'V the Noble Grand, Hifi. J. II. Gook, vva.s accepted by tbe M. W, (h'aiid .Mas- ter, Th'o. H. McAft^e, on bohall of tho Gram^ Lod}j;(\ aftca \\m\\ the Hpcfcial nitH^tin^' of Union Iiod;,ii was oloseci. Tbe M. ^V. y baring talicn liia soat. oailod tbe Grand Lod>;t' to order, and tho \L W (irand Wirden bavim» n,\ainined tlioso promiiit by diroctiou, deobiri- d fchf inly opened in \\w Grand LimI<;o l>o;^ree. (poll Uie vol! of C>11ioei> btui'; caJled. tiie folWwing answered tn) tbeir names : " , ' t • - ♦.(.iWTl of liat, St. wan not >s. Part- '. ("ivaiicl ary was y.rintetl .1 l..'"iae 'Trenx. iitteom 1 by tht' ;u:l MftS- .licli the ,iic Gvourt lu'd thoso jit in tVu? il \I,L OF ORIENT LODGE, NO. WA, 1. O. (). Y \VKI.L.\\I>. « .1 • K' • Il'l'.-' '.I . m ■I. r/^,' , yi^Ay^'S ► ': •' .:■:.' •v'L" ■■■f \%\' :'i -J;'.V ':^ ti. •T;. ' ■'", -■ ' ' .; ■ .•■V <■' *{ V SftflTfl to I''or (loK<'ii|itioii SOP Ain'f.iidi.x imge 17. II I ■ J' . •• •• • • • * ', ♦ -'1 ■ :l. ■' .^ ^ • 1 » •• ', - •^ 1 Bt[V. |J^^ i . -I) . ORAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 269 HENRY McAFBE M. W. Grand Maater. T. P ARTRIDOB (pro. tern.) li. W. Deputy Grand Maater. JOEIN TAYLOR, Jb B. W. Grand Warden. J. B. KING B. W. Grand Sec. d Treaa. A. PURVIS B. W. Grand Guardian. W. MOWATT B. W. Grand Marahal. And also a quorum of RepreBentatives. The Most Worthy Grand Master then announced the following Committee on Credentials, viz : — Rep. Thos. Partridge, of ForeHt City Lodge No. 88 ; J. B. King, R. W. Grand Sec. & Treas., and Rep. Robt. Kirkpatrick, of Eureka Lodge No. 30. I^p. Thos. Partridge, from the Committee on Credentials, Hubmit- ted the following Report, which was adopted : To th$ R. W. Grand Lodffe of Canada We$t, I. O. O. F.: We, your Gommlttoe on Credentials, having examined the Certificates of the following Past Oraudt, find them in due form, entitling them to seats in tliis R. W. Orand Lodge as Repreientatives of the several Lodges named ; JAMBS CURLE Brock Lodge No. 9 T. HEALY, 'X TTnint) TjniJnit " 1« S. G. DOLSON I ^"'°" ^°"'9'' *^° ISAAC SMITH Chatham Lodge JOHN HUNTER • Eureka Lodge " Erie Lodge " R. KIRKPATRICK JAMES HERON TV. A. GLOVER G. H. HANBJNSON EDWIN CHALCRAFT Gore Lodge, JAMES McINTYRE Samaritan Lodge, G.H.MARLATT ROBERT BARBOUR E. BELTZ M. D. DAWSON THOMAS PARTRIDGE . . THOMAS T. IRVING C. B. TAYLOR J. W. FERGUSON C. E. PEIRCB A. B. GRAHAM , GEORGE IRWIN 29 30 K (( 34 36 \ St. Marya Lodge, " 86 Foreat City Lodge Avon Lodge '. Excelsior Lodge " Frontier Lodge " 38 41 44 46 46 F. GREEN Mount Zion Lodge We also find that P. G. M., W. Bissell, Rep. of Forest City Lodge No. 38, is present without his certificate. We being satisfied that he is one of the Repre- sentatives of that Lodge, recommend his admission as such. We therefore submit the following: Beaolved, — That the foregoing report be adopted, and the Pant Grands named, be introduced, and such as have not already received the Grand Lodge Degree, be instructed therein. , , , , T. PARTRIDGE, ""'■'' '■ R. KIRKPATRICK, J. B. KING. On motion of Rep. T. Healey of Union Lodge No. 16, the minutes of last session were aidopted as printed. On motion of Rep. Edmund Beltz of Eureka Lodge, No. 80, the sum of (fifty dollars) or so much thereof as may be necessary was ap- propriated for incidental expenses. The choir then named the following committees : On DigtributioH.—JajaeB Woodyatt, P.G.M., S. G. Dolsou, P.G.M., Wm. BisseU, P. G. M. i: ■.■r.*!>i|! ' *•■'■': .t.V, iv '-.^^ ■ :'■■'. 'fiR'; ■'..1 in v,:./■;'^■^,>■;^if|^# 'l' Ma i ., ■ % » ili- IP y*^ ilk I\Vj • ,^r ^ lUi ; ■ - ■ ■4'- ^?al • inm ' . -■ fe m ■ :=. _■ -. : \:..A' I ^'^ JOUBNAL OF THE On Con-expnmleiire. — H. C. Bingliani, P. G. M., KepH. W. A. Glover, C. B. Taylor. Ou Ili'tiiniH. — Reps. J. W. Ferguson, A. B. Oraliam, Jas. Curie, J. B. Kiu<;(, Grand Sec. and Troas. (hi Stiilf of the O/y/c/.— Jlups. James Woodyatt.P. G. M., S. G, Del- son, P. G. M., Heps. C'. H. Hankinson, (!. K. Peiroe, Tlios. PartrulKC, .luo. Hunter. On FiiHinir. — Reps. E. Chaleraft, F. (ireon. M. D. Dawson. On Mihiitif find Per Ihcni. — Reps. Jas. Mclntyre, James Heron, I. Smith. On I.i/iin i)J Siihiinlindtrs. — Reps. T. Healy, (i. H. Marlatt, Robert Barbour, T. Partridj^c. * On A/>pi'iilti —}iv\)^. Tlios. Partridge, W. A. Glover, E. Chalcraft. Tlie M. W. (irand Master Henry McAfee, tlien read the report of tlie Grand Master RieJiard Wigmore and bis own, botb of \vbit;h were, on motion of Rej). M. 1). Dawson, referred to Coinmittee on Distribu- tion, c .• LATE GRAND MASTER'S REPORT. ' ' To the II. W. Oi-((nil iMdije of Ciiniiila Wext I. O. O. />'. ' Okkrkhs and RKintKSKNTATrvKs, — Preserved by Divine Providence through tlie changes of auothef year, you again greet each other at your annual asseinl)ly in which I fain would join, but am prevented by circumstances wliich I cannot control, though absent. To one and all I would wish '* Mercy. Gracte and Peace" to be multiplied. In the accomplisliment of the great objects of oui' Order, allow me tt) congratulate you that during tliat past year we have not labored in vain nor spent our strenth for naught, a benign Providence has crowned om- well directed energy with success. My brethren, I am happy to report that our country for the past year has been in peace, and noth- ing has transpired to mar the harmony and jirosperity of this our country. '* We cannot but hail the confederation of the provinces as giving us an enlarged sphere of operation calculated to draw our members closer together, and blend us more essentially into one. " Hence, while we ma}' wish the Dominion of Canada every suc- cess, we should not overlook the fact, that its success will largely de- pend on those to whom we entrust the management of its affairs." Circulars were received ]>y me from different Lodges in the South- ern States, asking for aid m building New Ijodge Rooms, i&c, &c. A tew Lodges in this jurisdiction responded to the call, and forwarded contributions to the Grand Set^retary, whitfh amotmts were duly for- wfirded to the proper (piarter. 1 issued a circular to all Lodges in this Jurisdiction, asking aid for the Quebec sufferers, wlio, at that time were destitute by hundreds, with nothing but the canopy of heaven for their covering. 1. I am happy to inform you that the call was duly responded to, and over one hundred dollars (1100) was sent to the Grand Secretary to be forwarded to the Committee in Quebec, but on account of the manner in which the funds subscribed by the people of this and the Old Country for their relief, has been misapplied by the Relief Com- mittee, I deemed it but right to retain said money for youi- disposal. Ft* GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 261 Dec. iHt I received a circular i'roiu James h. Kiilgoly, V!.tu\., U. W. CorreHpondiiif; and K«icordin^ Se(!retary, (rrand L(>d«i»\ I'. S., rcqiiuHt- iii^ tliat the Lodf?eH in this jnriHduition should set apart the '2«»th day of Aj)ril, (Thanksf^iviii^,' Day I. I accordingly issued a circuhir to all Lodges, reijuestinK them to govern themselves accordingly. I am most happy to. report that the ahove named day was duly set apart for the ))urpose mentioned in the circuliir. hy the Brethren of this jnrisdict'on. 1 also received a circular from the same source, ask- ing for aid to the Southern Lodges. The (Irand Secretary will infonu you what amount the Lodges subscrihed to that object. 1 received a letter from D. D. G. ^bister, W. A. Glover, Erie Lodge, asking me to be present at the dedication of their New Hall, on the 20th of December. AVishiug to pay that Lodge a visit, I availed myself of the invitation. After the dedication P. G. Master, Jiro. Bingham, who had also been specially invited, gave an oration which was listened to with marked attention by all present. 2. I received a comnnmication from 1). I). Grand Master, .John Barr, of Hamilton, enclosing a petition from five Scarlet mend)erH, asking me for a warrant to open another Lodge in the Citj' of Hamilton, to be called Unity Lodge. I cenuplied with their re(piest, and on the '6n\ day of April said Lodge was duly oi)ened by Past Grand Master Bingham, assisted by several members of Excelsior Lod<;e. Bro. Bing- ham will please accept my thanks for his assistance to me on that oc- (tasiou, also Bros. Ferguson, Pierce and other members of Excelsior Lodge. ' The following questions have been submitted to me : Can a person be initiated into the Order, over HO years of age '.' Answer, No. Can a person be mitiated into the Order who has lost his right arm, but who is in every other respect fully qualilied '? Answer, No. If a Brother has lost his card can his Lodge gi-aut him another ? "Answer." — A Brother who has lost or been dispossessed of his card from no cause which should impeach his own conduct, may obtain a new one bearing the same date, from the Lodge which granted the orignal, they being the judge of the proprietj' of such gi'ant. The card if issued to be marked duplicate on its face. See Journal, page 1841, 1883, 1899, 1952. 3. According to resolution t)f Kep. Ford on page 254 of last year's Journal, authorizing the sale of the regalia, &c., &c., of the late Bond Eau Lodge. On my visit to Chatham. I sold said regalia to Chatham Lodge for the sum of eighty dollars, said amount was paid and duly forwarded to the Grand Secretary. This sale, however, was made subject to your approval. In relation to resolution of Hep. Ferguson on page 254 of last year's Journal, regarding the matter of getting an Act of Incorixu-ation, I beg to say that nothing has been done ; but I would strongly recommend that action be immediately taken, as a good opportunity is offered since the Confederation of the Provinces has been accomplished. My coiTespoudence for my term of office is most respectfully sub- mitted. You will find by the report of your Grand Secretary, that the funds and member.ship has greatly increased during the past year. ■■■■; ■ '-'f ! •■II •I'l* t'-mm ■j| J ■•'..vl ''-.'. .V: 'I , 202 JOUBNAL OP THE *. 'ii '■ '<■ I i '1 t Ta ; ' ., 1-1 *■ ••. Brethren I cannot allow this opportunity to pass, without referring to the action of the Grand Lodge at its last Hession, regarding the ad* miuHion of Bro. Brown of Mount Zion Lodge to a Heat in this Grand Lodge, as Rep. withuut either Curtifinite or (.'redeiU'ialu to justify Huch proceeding. I brin^ the matter to your notice, and respectfully suggest greater caution in futiu'e, and that you at least endeavor to show your subordinate Lodges that the law is carried out to the very letter in this Grand Lodge, then and only then will the dignity of our Grand Body be respectetl. 4. Officers and Rkprkskntativks, — I cannot but regret that owing to an Act of Parliament I had to resign the honorable position of Grand Master, to which the sulf rages of my Brethren had promoted me. T have also to express my regret at being deprived the privilege of meeting with you in the Grand Lodge, and using my feeble ability in assisting in the advancement of our noble Order. I shall, nevertheless, watch anxiously your proceedings. Before resigning, I issued the following circular to all Lodges, ex- plaining the cause : Office of the M. W, Grand Masteb, i Loudon, May lat, 1867. I T« the li. W. Deputy Grand Master, Officers ami Bepresentntives of the li. W. Qrand Lodge, C. W, ; and to the OMcers and Members of Subordinate Lodges under the Jurisdiction of the B. W. Orand Lodge, Canmda West : Brethben, — Having through a recent enactment of th Provincial Parliament of Canada, been forbidden as a Civil officer to take part in, or hold membership with any Secret Order or Society, I am under the painful necessity of resigning the honorable position of Orand Master, to which }rour kindness has elevated me ; and not only this, — I must entirely sever my identity as a brother. This mandate, whether judicious or otherwise, I am bot u^. to respect, and I need not inform you that nothing but the commands of an avthohty towhichmy position in life binds me, would nave induced me to take this stop ; but it is una- voidable — our relations must be severed, deeply as I regret it. I have, during mjyr term of office, visited every Lodge within the jurisdiction, with the exception of one, which was at too great a distance, and am happy to state that in all, the vigor of youth is discernible, as indeed it cannot otherwise be, based as our principles are, on the most philanthropic and beneficent designs. Numerically and financially, the Lodges are every day increasing ; the first add- ing to our interest, the latter to our means of doing good. It would have been mv greatest pleasure to have retained the honorable posi- tion of Orand Master for the remainder of the term, but I would not be doiugjus- tice to myself or to the Order, if I retained the position any longer, which the law of the land deprives me of enjoying. I cannot, but shall under all circumstances be one with you in heart. If my assistance in your deeds of Charity will avail anything, I need no other incentive to act, than the knowledge I already possess of your aims and designs, obtained by fifteen yeais' coimection with the Order. Brethren, I hope and trust, that in all proper efforts to sustain the principles of your noble Order, a guiding Providence will direct your thoughts and steps. And now, Brethren, I most affectionately bid you one and all — Farewell. I am. Brethren, Fraternally youra, RICHARD WIGMORE, M. W. Grand Master. P. S. — From and after the 15th inst., all coi-respondence to the Grand Master must be directed to Bro. Henry McAfee, R. W. Deputy Grand Master, Windsor, C. W. I forwarded to the Deputy Grand Master, Bro. Henry McAfee, of Windsor, the Charter, Books, &c., in my possession, the property of this Grand Lodge. ^^ GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. 2<13 I have visiteil all LcMlgeH in my jimHdiction, except Brock Lo(lj»c, Brockville, which my time would not permit me to visit. Kverywhero I received a cordial welcome, and I am hajjpy to report I I'oiuid all our Lod^oH working harmoniouHly, and all increuHiu^ in luomberHhip. In concluHion, I have to thank my Brethren in office for the ren- fect hIiowu to me during my official career, and wliich I cannot forj^et. beHpeak for your Grand Secretary and Treasurer, your kind appre- ciation for luH services ; a better Secretary you cannot t^et, and I say keep him where he is, if you can. Bro. Kin^, accept my warmest thanks for your attention as Secretary dm'iu{^ my rei^n, and nuiy your shadow never grow less. Bhethken, — I wislj one and all peace and prosperity, witli an abundance of all tlie pleasures, privile^^es and blessings arising out of a common brotherhood in which I hope all mankind will yet be blend- ed. Brethren, farewell, and may our watchword ever be, "No Sect. — No Section iu our creed, One faith from pole to pole ; The brotherhood of man, the link Of UuiveiBal Soul." Resi^ctfully submitted, RICHARD WIGMORE, Late Gnind Master, Grand Lodije Ontario, D. C, GRAND MASTER'S REPORT. To the R. W. Grand Lodije of Camuhi West, I. O. (). F.: Officers, Representativks and Past Grands. — We are again per- mitted through the protecting care of a merciful Providence to assemble in Grand Lodge, to legislate for the noble Order and principles which we all love and revere. Brethren, I am unexi)ectedly placed in the position of Grand Master, consequent on the resignation of our respected Brother Richard Wigmore, Esq., whom yom* suffrages placed ill the honorable position of Grand Master at the last annual communication, the causes Avhich compeUed him to resign the position is patent to you all, therefore, it is unnecessary for me here to advert further to them, and much as we deplore his loss to our noble cause, we must bow in submission to the law as it is. On the 15th day of May last, Grand Master Wigmore resigned to me officially the Books and Stationery in his hands belonging to the Grand Lodge, at the same time notifying me that Ms comiexion with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was then severed. No alternative being left me, but to take the helm so reluctantly dropped by our late captain, and as tit'st mate take charge of the noble craft until this, the 7th day of August, and resign her safely into, I trust, abler and better hands for another year's prosperous voyage in her exalted mission. Brethren, during my short incumbency, I have but little to report legislatively ; but one mtitter was submitted for my action, viz : Chat- liam Lodge, No. 29, asks under date of June 3, if one or two black balls require to be reconsidered ; I replied that a candidate was elected wliere only one or two black balls appeared against him in accordance with the constitution of this Grand Lodge, immediately afterwards I had a letter from Bro. John Schneider, the D. D. G. M. of Chatham '''■■- rii ■■:;i t' V, V «i. ■; ■.•■■:.. -..U."..' ■ ■.: .•■-.!•"■' { -f ,), •. ■:<..■'•'.,;■.■;■■■.;: *'■.*■;.' ■'■'' .'■' 1 'I ' ■ i iw. ■ ■ .J, '-I v, . ■' i'a .'"■ 'J'. ■ If;. / v _ ■ J ■ -.1 r-' 'it • ' /^' • ■ 1 •♦•;i , i • iM JOmiNAL OK THK I:' r;.' ; : • :£': I 1 Lodffo, stating that it wan the ciiHtoni of that Lodgo, when two black ballH appoariMl to lay tlin ballot over for oim week, the lettui'H reforrwl to ai'i! licrowith Hiibinitted. I am i)luas()(l to stato that tint rupoitH from l)iHtri(;t Deputy (iraii«l MaMtuvH of till! followiiiji named LoiI^uh, are received and herewith Hub- initted, viz : Ihiion Lod^i*, N(». l((, (lore Lodge, No. IH, St. Marys liodgo, No. !<(», Avon Lodge, No. 41, Krie Lodge, No. HI), KxeelHior Fjodge, No. 44 ; from thesj^ an well aH from tiio semi-annual returns to the (Jraiid Secretary a:id TreaHurer for tht! past term it will be seen that our Order is steadily on the nicreasts both numerically and iinau- cially. In tlie n'port of our R. W, (irand Secretary and Treasiu-er, you will no doubt get the facts and figures in detail. Brethren, on one or two matters relating to the interest of the (Irand Lodge and the Order, 1 would respectfully recommend to your earnest consideration. The first is the necessity and importance of con- tinuing the Orand Sec. and Treas. in office, and paying him a reason- able compensation for liis services. The duties of the office require both tinu! and tiileut, which in my opinion should be paid for, and when a c()ni))utent and faithful officer fills that position, it would, I think, be for till! interest of our Order at large, to keep him there as long aK he is willing to serve, and remunerate him for his services. Might 1 cheer- fully add that the present iticunibent is in every sense fitted for the position both in talent, zeal and ability. The ni!xt matter I would submit for your consideration, is the liropriety of locating the Grand Lodge permanently, or at least for a term of years at some central and convenient point. By locating the Grand Lodge permanently, or partly so, I think a saving might be ef- fected to the (rrand and luauy of the Subordinate Lodges, and the in- terests of the Order as well, if not better subserved than in accordance with the present system. One other matter I would beg to submit, viz : that not more than two representatives from any one Lodge be paid mileage and per diem from the funds of the Grand Lodge ; if more than two are sent by any Lodge, or Lodges, let such Lodge pay the expenses of the additional representatives ; but at the same time, if a Lodge is entitled to more than two votes, allow the representatives from that Lodge to cast the additional vote or votes such Lodge may be entitled to. Those suggestions are made for your (;ousideration, believing as I do, that if adopted, it will bo for the interests of our Order, as that is the only consideration that induces me to place them before you at this time. Officers, Reiu'csentativcs and Brothers : j)rosperity, peace and plenty has indeed been ours in the past year, and if we have not made as rapid progress in adding new Lodges and members as some of our Sister jurisdictions on the other side, yet, I think we have abundant reason to lift up onr hearts and hands in gratitude to the Supreme Grand Master above, in that he has aided and permitted us to prosper as we have, and invoke a continuance of His Blessing in the future, in order that our humble efforts may succeed in spreading abroad amongst our fellow men the glorious and heaveiiboru principles of Friendship to all. Love to our Brethren and Truth in our intercourse with the world at large. May these principles characterize and animate every one of us, and every member of oiu- beloved Order throughout the globe. ff»' . •• I, iiprenie Tosper lire, in mon{»Ht sliip to 3 world one of ORAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 9M OfflcorM iin<\ RepreHcutativeH, I will not further detain you from the work of tlif HtiHHion ; may you all entor upon that work with an eyu Hin^^le to the idvancoiiiunt and development of tlie principleH of our beloved ()rd«*v 1 thank you moHt cordially for the uontidence heretofore repuned, and the ooiurteHieH alwavH extended to ine Hinco mv connection with your Grand L(Mlge, and if any errorH Iiavo at any time l)een committed, attribute them, my brotherH. to the head, and not to the heart, for that 1 am Hure in ri^ht alwayH in the caimo of Odd FellowHliip. All of which iH roMiHJctfuUy Nubmitted, in KriendHhip, Ijovc and Truth. HKNHY McAFKK, finiHil MuHtr. The M. W. Grand Sire of the ()rd'>r, togetlier with other diatin- ^iiinhod visitorH, being in waiting, the chair appointed the following (Jommittoe of Pant Grand MaaterH to await on and introduce them, viz : P. G. M., H. C. Bingliam, to introduce M. W. Grand Sire, James P. Sanders ; P. O. M.. S. G. Dolson, to introduce P. G. Rep. Terwilli- ger, of New York ; P. G. M.. .TameH D. Tait, to introduce P. G. M., John W. Orr, of New York ; P. G. M., James Smitli, to introduce G. W. Dewo, of Michigan ; P. G. M., JameH Woodyatt, to introduce P. C. P. A. H. King, of Baltimore ; and P. G. M., William BiHHell, to intro- duce P. G. M., Wm. H. Barnes, of Georgia, and P. G. Rep. .Tohn White, of New York. They, after being presented to the Grand Lodge, wore received with the Grand Honors, and after a suitable reply from the Grand Sire, on behalf of himself and colleagues, were seated. J. B. King, R. W. Grand Secretary and Treasurer, then submitted liis Annual Report and financial statement, wliicli Avere referred to the Committee on Distribution : GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER'S REPORT. To the M, If. fh'untl Master, Officern and I{epre»entative». Brovhkks, — Another year, fraught with many of the changes inci- dent to Iiuman life, has x^assed since last we met in tlie town of Brant- ford. With its close devolves upon me the necessity of rendering an account of my stewardship, wliich you will find substantially as follows : Immediately at the close of the session I received tenders from the Brantford Expntiior and Courier for printing the Journal «jf 186G. The latter being tlie lowest, I accepted, and with all due despatcli com- piled the minutes of the session, and had printed (225) two hundred and twenty-five copies, of which I forwarded tlie usual numbers to each of the Officers and Representatives of tlie Grand Lodge ; also, to each Subordinate Lodge and the several Grand Lodges and Encampments in the United States. On the 7th August I wrote to the members of the late Imperial Lodge, Burford, the action taken by the Grand Lodge in reference to their application for cards. (See pp. 251. Journal 1H60.) And on the jJlst October, Bros. Win. Douglass, J. R. Douglass, John Collins, and Lewis W. Evans, each paying the amoimt of liis indebtedness to Impe- rial Lodge when it became defunct, and together with Bros. .1. R. Ramsay and S. G. Mathews, applied for cards of clearance, which were duly given them, and they each having applied to Gore Lodge No. 84, • ■ ■ ■ • > ^ 1 , ,, ■ ' • ■■ f|l ■t ./ . ■ ■ ■■^•'' V'i:'.- ;■.■' • *■ ■ I i ■ ' •''.' ■■' ■') ,' ,■•'•..■,1 . . ,i ' ■■.'>i'., "■ .''''.•■ '*■:.• if"'. I' ■ '■'' . ' ' '. ' ;• 888 JOUBNAL OF THE • ' .- ! 'ib. "U ''S.T I At of Brantford, for deposit of card, and having been accepted, I paid to that Lodge the amount necessary for such admission, amounting to ($48.50) forty -eight dollars and fifty cents. On the 16th August, I received from the M. W. Grand Master fif- teen (15) circulars (referred to by him in his report, pp. 349, Jour. 1866), asking aid for Palmetto and Congaree Lodges, of Columbus, S. C, which I at once foi varded to the several Lodges in this jurisdiction, and in response received from Frontier Lodge $10.00, and from Chat- ham Lodge $6.00 ; in all, $16.00, U. S. currency. After waiting a suf- ficient time to hear from all the Lodges, I forwarded the amount to the committee appointed to receive it, which has be n duly acknowledged. 1. As directed (pp. '250, Journal 1866), I wrote to Messrs. M. C. Lilley & Co., publishers of the "Odd Fellow's Companion," thanking them for their courtesy in sending to this Grand Lodge a copy of their valuable magazine. I am still in receipt of it, and would suggest the propriety of having the volume completed, neatly bound. I have also to acknowledge the receipt of "Western Odd FeUow," a neat monthly published at Mason, Michigan ; also, "The Olive Wreath," published at Chicago, 111. On the 10th August I wrote to the R. W. Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, the decision of this Grand Body relative to the price of our blank Charters, viz : $2.00 cash, U. S. currency ; and on the 15th October I received from that Grand Lodge an order for twenty-five copies, which I at once forwarded, and for which I received the sum of fifty dollars, American funds. 2. On the 20th August I wi'ote to Bro. R. Thoroughgood.of late Long Point Lodge of Simcoe, asking information of the effects, funds, &c., of that Lodge, which were not returned or surrendered with the books, &c. Receiving no reply, 1 wrote to Bro. Geo. F. Counter, of the same place. Shortly after I had the pleasure of an interview with the brother, and learned from him that the funds and other effects of that Lodge had been divided between the brothers to whom cards were re- commended at last session (pp. 228, Jour. 1866.) The brother told me he would use his utmost endeavors to have the amount received by each brother properly returned to this R. W. Grand Lodge, thereby com- plying with the obhgatiou they have taken. I have heard nothing from them since, although I have written to Bro. Counter lately. On the 3rd September I sent to each State Grand Lodge in the United States a circular, descriptive of our blank Charters, with the price of the same. In reply, I received orders from the R. W. Grand Lodges of Maryland and Illinois for samples, which I at once forwarded, but have received no reply. On the 25th September I wrote to Bro. J. M. O'Connor, of the late Thames Lodge, of Mitchell, relative to the effects of that Lodge, and received in reply the Secretary's and Treasurer's books, and a few forms of but little, if any, value ; together with a letter asking, if in case their Charter was restored to them, would the effects surrendered to the GraJiid Lodge be restored also ? To which I replied that they would, but have heard nothing from him since. Received a letter from Bro. Escavaille, R. W. Grand Secretary of Maryland, suggesting that if the blank Charters could be printed with the colored tint, leaving the letter press out, they might command a ready sale for blanks on which to engross complimentary and other jresolutions frequently passed by subordinate Lodges. I at once wrote le late and a few if in Ldered they ary of with land a other wrote „ h:.'.' 'tl "it ^* ./, -. ■ 1 '■; asking aid for the Lodge in that city, and asking me to distribute the same amongst the Lodges in this jurisdiction. Being under the im- presdon that the appeal from tlie R. W. Grand Lodge, United States, included this, as also all other Lodges in the South, and with the ad- vice of the M. W. Grand Master, I notified the brethren accordingly. I also received a circular from Grenville, S. C. for same purjwso, both of which are herewith submitted. On the 2nd May, I received from the M. W. Grand Master, Bro. R. Wigmore, a notice of his formal resignation of office, together with a copy of his circular to the various Lodges in this jurisdiction announ- cing this fact. 8. I have to acknowledge the receipt of the proceedings of the R. W. Grand Lodges of North Carolina, South Carohna, Texas, Indi- ana, West Virginia, Massachusetts, Arkansas, (Jounecticut, Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Ohio, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Ken- tucky, Nebraska, District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York ; and of the Grand Encampments of Illinois, Texas, Arkansas, and New Jersey. In order that a more extended uotice of their contents may be j^re- sented to the brethren of the jurisdiction, I would respectfully suggest that yoxu* committee on coiTespondence examine the same and compile a report, to be presented at tins session, as there is much valuable in- formation in them which is likely to be of great interest to the Brother- hood generally. Orders for supplies are continually received, without the seal of the Lodge attached. Such neglect invariably causes delay in sending the supplies or information sought for. The report to the R. "W. Grand Lodge of the United States was duly forwarded, together with the amotmt due by this Grand Lodge for representative tax and supplies, the receipt for which is now on fyie. The Financial Report, comprising the receipts and expeuditures and present financial standing of the Grand Lodge, is substantially as follows : Dr. To Bttlauce received from Grand Sec. and Treas. Wigmore,.. $ 780 11 tn- »( , " ReceiptB of the year 1094 24 .. s i-otal, 11874 85 Cr. By expended during tlie year, including amount paid to the Officers and RepreBentatives at SesBion held at Brantford, 1860 ^ 570 27 Ijeaving a balance at present on hand of 1304 08 An increase of $528.97 during the year. The details of which are as follows : . .,•,-.•;• J. B. KING, GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE R. W. GRAND LODGE, C. W., I. O. O. F. 1860. Dli. Aug. 3 To balance, cash received from Grand Secretary Wigmoi-e, $780 11 " 29 " Cash from Excelsior Lodge, on account 27 00 " 21) " " Excelsior Lodge, Hupplies, 4 60 '• 30 " " Chatham Lodge, supplies 9 00 Oct. 9 " " Excelsior Lodge, supplies, 125 Nov. 2 " " Grand Lodge of Kansas, 25 blank Charters, at $2 ^. .. , . . . each, U. S. currency, $50.00, at 71c 35 60 b.l OBAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST. Nov. fl " " Excelsior Lodge, DiKest 160 " 21 " " Uniou " Supplies 10 10 Dec. 22 " " St. Mai-ys, " " 10 oo 1867. Jan. 7 " " Bro. J. W. Ferguson, Digest G. L. U. S 150 " i{ " " Gore Lodge 34, Percentage 13 11 " 11 " " Union Lodge 16, Percentage 39 82 •' 21 " " Samaritan Lodge 35, Percentage 8 14 " 11 '• " Mount Z ion " 46, on account of Percentage 10 90 " 14 " " Erie " 33, " 32 14 " 14 " " Erie " 33, Supplies 186 " 3 " " Gore " 34, " 300 " 17 " " Mount Z ion " 46, Balance of Percentage 130 " 17 " " Eureka " 30, Percentage 40 44 " 17 " " ForestCity " 38, " 45 43 " 23 " " Excelsior "44, " 43% " 23 " " " " 44, Balance on old account 5 36 " 23 " " " " 44, Supplies 4 00 " 24 " " Chatham " 29, Percentage 9 86 " 31 " " Frontier " 46, " 27 66 " 31 " " Bro. W. Douglass, arrears due late Imperial Lodge 6 50 " 31 " « " J. R. Douglass, " " 6 50 " 31 " " " John Collins, " '• 9 25 Feb. 3 " " " L. W. Evans, " " 5 qq " 15 " " Avon Lodge 41, Percentage 13 51 Mar. 27 " " Brock Lodge 9, Percentage lo 45 " 27 " " Brock Lodge 9, Sxipplies 1 62 .Ian. 10 •' " St. Marys Lodge 36, Pei-centage 14 83 May 28 " " Forest City Lodge 38, Supplies ^ . 6 00 .Iune20 " " Gore Lodge, 34, supplies 574 July 8 " " Gore Lodge 34, Percentage 2168 " 5 " " Chatham Lodge 29, Percentage 15 42 " 5 " " Chatham Lodge 29, Set of Regalia 80 00 '•' 9 " " Union Lodge 16, Percentage 27 69 " 10 '■ " Erie 'odge 33, Percentage on account 24 00 " 11 " " Eureka Lodge 30, Percentage 5192 " 11 " " Forest City Lodge 38, " 6840 " 12 " " Brock Ltxlge, 9, " ',\ 17 gn " 12 " " St. Marys Lodge 36, " 24 02 '• 13 " " Avon Lodge 41, " 26 10 " 13 " " Frontier Lodge 45, " 4132 " 16 " •' Excelsior Lodge 44, " 38 38 " 16 " " Unity Lodge 47, " .", 1334 " ir. " " Samaritan Lodge 36, " ' ' 85 00 " 18 " " Mount Zion Lodge. 46 " 1743 Mar. 22 " " Charter, Working Books, Ac, Unitv Lodge 47 30 00 •' 22 " '' Subscribed for Quebec Relief Fund... 102 35 " as« " " $50 U. S. currency, at 71c \[ 3550 9I88O 98 1866. Aug. 2 By paid Mileage and Per Diem to Officers and Representatives at the session held at Brantford, August 1st and 2nd, i .as follows : '^'- " Bro. J. Smith, Rep. to R. W. G. L. U. S « 8 72 " 1^" " J. D. Tait, M. W. Grand Master 976 •* !- " " H. McAfee, R. W. Deputy Grand Master 17 44 '^ '" • " " R. Wigmore, Grand Secretary and Treasurer 8 72 *« i ." " E.Beltz, Grand Warden 8 72 *' ' ■ ■ " "J. Taylor, Jr., Rep. Biock Lodge No. 9 26 88 " *'*4i " " S. G. Dolson, Rep. Union Lodge No. 16 9 76 " ■ " " A. Purvis, Rep. Union Lodge No. 16 976 *' " " H. Northwood, Rep. Chatham Lodge No. 29 13 84 If ->- ' f „ ,i -R Kirkpatrick, Sep. Bureka Lod^e No. 80 8 72 ♦ • ".,■■*;,* • •; 'i'l m. t.v.-Nv'';:;1"i ;v life : ■•:' -:d . • ,•:■■•;; 7 . ! .'■«! ' -I ; ,;■?...■'•'»..>■?:; H'^ -J ■:■ J • ■ ■■»■•.,■>,• > ''..TTJ. ;",■'■•. " ?;■■•.. mI' •I ..-'"'i.^ •• •"'■■■-...":. fijl^'fi^: .4,'. ' ■.» ■ . ill i-' t ■ 4 f i 'I u V" '. ' * .f t • y 4- [I }• ^- d70 Aug. 2 JOURNAL OF THB "•' ^^^ ill '; .'.••.■I'. ' ■ ■..■ . • J 1 " ,■ S'l ■ ■''.•■ ;i' •■■■..: .f ' -i! . .. ■.:'/■ ■.ivfiH • .i- .,4:.f ,' ■ •■. .1 '■ "'.I'll •.-. .:■;,•• .'i:! f . . .y .. ■* ^ h'. i: ■ -Wk H m m " .: iti' V "■ \ •'- '■ ■': i •j" ■ . ."11. w • ATfl JOURNAL OP THE This amount of sapplies on hand does not inclnde a number of old Charge and Degree Hooks, which have formerly been included as sup- plies. As they, being soiled and mutilated, are useless and represent an amount not to be realized, I would recommend that they be des- troyed. The account of the R. W. Grand Lodge U. S. is herewith presented, as also the correspondence of my ofl&ce, which has been rather exten- sive, all of which nas evinced a firm interest in the cause and a steady desire for the advancement of the principles of benevolence and peace. Your approval of my acts is respectfully asked for. Clause 11. I dftem it necessary that a copy of all correspondence of this office should be kept on fyle. To that end I would recommend that the Grand Secretary be authorized to procure for his office a small letter press and copy book. In conclusion, permit me to congratulate you on the increased membership and much improved state of the finances during the year just closed, and to thp.nk you all kindly for the uniform courtesy and forbearance shown iue. To P. G. Masters H. C. Bingham and James Woodyatt, late Grand Master R. Wigmore and Most Worthy Grand Master Henry McAfee am I especially indebted for valuable assistance and timely advice. With the hope that the business of this session may be transacted with that harmony which has always characterized the meetings of this Grand Lodge, this report is fraternally submitted. J. B. KING, (J mud Seeretary and Treai^urcr. The Right Worthy Grand Rep. to the G. L. U. S., James Smith, then read his Annual report, which, on motion of Rep. Heron, was re- ferred to the Committee on Distribution : REPORT OF R. W. GRAND REPRESENTATIVE. To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West I. O. O.F. ' Most Worthy Grand Master, Officers and Representatives : — After a lapse of another year, I again have the honor as your Grand Representative to the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the United States to appear before you, to submit for your consideration an accoimt of my stewardship at the session of that Grand Body which commenced on Monday, the 17th day of September, in the city of Baltimore, and which concluded on the following Friday evening after a most agreeable and harmonious session. I have no doubt but that it will be a great source of gi'atification to all members in this jurisdiction to learn of the extraordinary success which our Order has met with during the past year, and of its brilliant prospects for the future. At no former session has there been such a representation ; The jurisdiction of Canada East, alone, bein^ unrepresented. I hereunder submit a copy of decisions rendered by the Grand Sire, during the past year, all of which were approved, see page 8958 icnd 8988. 1. When the Constitution of a Grand body designates and fixes the place of its meetings, and that instrument is amended so as to per- -:rT*tk fixen fcoper- GRAND LODGE OV CANADA WEST. 373 mit fche Grand Body to determine by resolution, or otherwise, where itH sesBions nhall be held ; such amendment must be approved W the Grand Lodge of the United States, and until approved oy the Grand Bo •* .■ *.. ■••.ii:'.fm ; i ' ' ■•; ^ t ; ... ■ ' " ■ . I ,- '1 ■ > n i v! r'".:.! %-^' > * '•I ..■■■■:■:■■ .... ^,^ 274 JOURNAL OP THE tions and Lodges, ostensibly for building Halls. &c., wore not in violation of the law of the Grand Lodge of the Ciiitnd States prescribing tlie manner and form of aslcing rehef of Siibordinatos, and^invoking my official interposition in suppressing sncli scliemes. I gave it as my opinion that t]iey were not prohibited by tlie law referred to, unless thei'e was an evident design to evade tlie law by resorting! to 'such scliemes for the })urpose of obtaining relief, wliere the recpiisite per- mission conld not be obtained from the proper authorities, and tliat it was competent for the State Grand Bodies to prohibit sucli schemes emanating from tlicir jurisdictions, or l)eing laid before their Subordi- nates, wlieu c()ming from any other jurisdictions. Tliis plan of solicit- ing aid is obnoxious to the moral sense of the Order and meets with general condemnation, and I respectfully suggest tliat some law be enacted at this session controlling all applications for pecuniary assistance in every form in whicli tliey may l)e presented to tlie Order, whether from Hall .Vssociations, Lodges, Encampments, or otherwise, and reipiiring in all cases the approval and recommendation of tlie Grand Bodies or (rrand Officers of tlie jurisdiction, from whicli such application may (!ome and also of tlie jurisdiction in whicli tliey desire to ask aid. Tlie Committee to whom the last named decision was referred, submitted the following resolutions which were adopted. See page 305;} of Journal. Rrsolrcil, — " That no Loilf^o or Encampment, or any of the members thoroof ; sliall, in the name of the Onlei, resort to any sclieme of ItalKies, Lot- teries or Gift Enterprises, or schemes of hazard or eliance of any kind, as a means to raise fnnds for any purjiose ofrelief or assistanep to sueli Snhordinates, or to individnnl memhers. Ucsolved, — " Tliat no Lodtfe or Enoampment sliall entertain any application for pecnniaiy aiil or assistance under whatsoever scheme it may ije presented, unless the same he authori/.e! l)y the Clrand Body, or its principal Grand Officer, of the Jurisdiction in which aid is solicited, and in accordance with the form prescribed for such purposes liy this Grand l?ody." The Grand Sire, in his report, reiForred to other matters of vital importance to the Order ; the principal of whicli were tlie uses and abuses of the Degree of Robekah, report page 4013, adjourued to next session ; of the privilege granted by Grand Bodies on the Pacific Coast, to members of the ( )rder!i'esiding in their limits who had become suspended for non-payment of dues in other jurisdictions (with refer- erence to this portion lie, the Grand Sii'c, suggested that a special resolution be adopted a*", lliis session for the guidance of all Grand Bodies). Adopted, page 4011 Journal. See report, page B982. He strongly declaimed againsC the expulsion of members for non- payment of dues, as not being in accordance with the spirit of Oddfel lowship, impolitic, unjust, and confounding misfortune with crime: To the present system of suspending members for non-payment of dues the Grand Sire would call particular attention. Clausk 1. The Legislative Committee to whom these latter suggestions were referred reported, (see page 3994, Journal) suggesting that "i Committee of five be appointed to report at next session on the subject, report adopted |P. P. 4011.) Tlie next recommendation of the Grand Sire ; I would respectfully call the particular attention of this Grand Lodge to, wliich was, to the condition of the Order in Can- ada East, the work altogether ceasing there and witli only a slight vitality in the Lower Provinces. In consequence of wliich he suggests that this jurisdiction be extended over Canada East and that the « .■■ vtr ^'W"- of GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 273 Grand Sire be enipowcretl to appoint a special Connnissionei' to visit the soc'tioi'.s naiiiod, witli full iiutliority to restore Charters of extinct Lodifos, and institute lunv ones wherever a (rrand Lodj^e does not exercise jurisdictiou. The special Coniniissioner to he also clothed witli power to treat with the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows in tho British Possessions of North America, with a view to an alliance and full cominnnion with them, on acceptinj; our work. Rep. Fit/.liu^h, of Virj,'iiiia, from tlie Legislative Committee, to whom the subject was referred, made a report, (see pa, Journal,) from whicli tho following is an extract. To the liii/ht ll'of/Jnj f/niiul Loih/e oj' thr Ignited Slu/rx : The Committee on Legislation to whom that portion of the Grand Sire's re])()rt, relating to tlic Order in Britisli North America, lias been referred, liog leave to ropf)rt, tliat, at tlio suggestion of tho Chairman of tlie Committee on tiie state of tlie Order tliat tlie whole subject should be disposed of by one committee. Tiiey have considered the same, and as the result of their deliberations recommend tlie approval of the Grand Sire's suggestions, and among others tlio adoption of the follow- ing resolution : ItfHolred, — That tlic Rif,'ht Worthy Grnurl Ijodge of Canada West be, and is lierel)y roqucstod to ninkc^ known to tliis (Irand Body, at its next Annual SesRion, wliethor tliere is any objcrtion to cxtcndipf,' tlie jnvisdietion of that Grand Lodge over the Province of Canada l']ast, in tlie event that this Grand Lodge, after hear- in{» the report of said Sporial Commissioner iind snch other information as may he laid before it, shall judge that such a conrse be projier; all of which were con- sidered and adopted. (See page 4007, .Tonriiul.) The report of our noble and much beloved Right Worthy Grand Secretary, Bro. Ridgely, was submittetl ; and contains a vast amount of highly interesting and important revelations as to om- present position and the wonderful strides made by om- Order during the past year. His report shows that our success in every respect, the past year, has far exceeded tliat of any similar term since the organization of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the United States. Right W^orthy Grand Treasurer, V^ansant, submitted a very grati- fying account of his Stewardship. The past year's receipts exceeded tliat of the previous year in the sum of nearly eight thousand dollars, (*8,000.) It is also pleasing to learn from the same report that the work of the Wildey Monument, lias been fully completed, and that all expenses in connection witli the same have been paid. There still remains to the credit of the Monument Fund over Vi, 0(X), the interest of which is to be devoted to the purpose of keeping in repair the Monument and appnrtances belonging thereto, and to such improvments as the Grand Lodge in its discretion may deem expedient. I would call the particular attention of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge to the following matters of interest to be considered at the next session of the Grand Lodge. 1. "The Degi-ee of Rebecca," action on which was postponed till next session. 2, Revision of our Ritual was likewise deferred, and on motion each Grand Rep. was iiei'mittcd to take home with him a copy of the work as printed Avitli positive instructions that the same be returned to the Right Worthy Grand Secty. at the next session of the Grand Lodge. The next Annual Session of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the •;.' 1 • • iff I. '*'.«}' I, • •■■•.', ■■•ll.i'J! J '.'.ivi'Vii' ■-.:,: r. A. 'rUi ':MM^^'i ':' -' ^•■■•i ^' '/ \ 4f I' ' ■ -1 . I"! -J" . . > - ■ ■ .J»- i(..' i '3 l-H 11 ■: -.J" 27fl JOURNAL OF THE United StatoH was on motion, tleciflecl to bo lieW in the City of New York. On .Journal pastions, nnil has decided; that Subordinates liave powor to re^Milat(! and control their own financial affairs, a delicate, sacred, and hiyhly clu'risluMl preroj^ative witli which the Grand Lodge of the United Stati's wdl not unwisely interfere. (See Journal of 18r)5, pafie 24'.Mi, and 18r>7. pii«e 'im\. On .fonrnal paj^e iiVXi-J, Hep. Foss, of Illinois, moved the following resohition ; whicli was adopted : J^rfo/ivi/,— Thiit tlieve be Ki'nnted to the jmisdictions of Illinois, Georgia. KtMitui'ky, ArkiuisnH, Newlirnsliii, Florida, Texas, Ciiuadn West, Minnesota, Ver- mont, New .liTscy luid New limiipsliin', the rinhtto admit to nieml)ei-shij)%vitliin thi'ii- sevi'i'al jurisdictions, upon sncii terms as may l)e rifjht andjnst, as i)ro^)OHed by Sertion Ijart Ifi of tlie Constitution ; all suspended membei-s of other junsdie- tions residing within tlu' several jurisdictions named above, who nniy liave been suspended for nmi payment of dtu-s only, and such members of defunct Lodfjes of otiier jurisdictions as may not be able to j)rocure j)roper cards or other vouehei's. The Legislative Comniittee relative to the resolution of Rep. Ellis, of Maryland ; and tlie amendment of Rep. Barry offered thereto (page 'WilH, Journal) rei)orted. submitting the following resolutions {see page 8i)(»7) which were adopted: (Page 4007, Journal.) Itt'scJ lu'il , — That in all eases of apjdication for membership in Subordinate Lodges or Jincampment v.nder the immediate jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the United Statss. three black balls shall lie necessary to reject the candidate, but if the apjdication shall be by card, a majority onlj' of the Members present on i)allot, shall be neressary to elect lieHolvpiJ, — That the Grand Corresponding and Eeeording Secretary be direct- ed to transmit, in circnlar form, under the Seal of tliis Grand Lodge a copy of the foregoing resolution to each Subordinate Lodge and J'hicampment working under the immediate jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge Througli the Special Committee on that subject two forms of funeral Service ; were submitted, one by Rep. Mayes, of Miss., and the the other by Grand Chaplain I. D. Williamson, (page 3997) and upon resolution the consideration of the same was postponed till next session (see page 40153 Journal.) A resolution submitted by Rep. Dennis, of Michigan, in approval of the American Odd Fellow as the organ of the Grand Lodge United States, was adopted ; tlins again placing upon record their estimation of Bro. Orr's efforts in the publication of an Odd Fellows' Journal. On resolution of Rep. Iiogan, the thanks of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge were tendered to Past Grand Sire Isaac M. Veitch. (Members standing.) The Right Worthy Grand Secretary was instructed to procure the portrait of Past Grand Sire Veitch, the same to bo placed in the Cabmet of the Right Worthy Grand Body. The following highly honored and Revered Brothers having been GllAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 277 dtily elected to tl 10 Hovoral otticos, were by Past (iiuial Siiu Voitcli, iuHtallud into their rospeetive positions for ami (lining llic present tenn, viz : Most Wortliy (Irand Sire .Ianu;s 1*. Sainiders. Yonkers, New York; Ui^^lit ^Vortlly l)e|)iity (trand Sire Kdwin I). Karnswortli, Nash- ville, 'renness(!e ; (irand Correspondin},' and Kccordiii}^ Secretary James L. Hidj^ley. Haltiniorcs, Maryland: Ui^lit Wortliy (hand Treas- urer Joshua Yansant, Haltiniore, Maryland. The ax)pointed oHicers were likewise installed as follows : Kit;ht Worthy (irand Chaplain, R(!V. 1. I). Willianisoii. Ohio ; Right Woi-thy (irand Marshall. .John S Ueip, Pennsylvania ; Uij^ht ^Vorthy (irand Cinardian, John I' Foss, Illinois; Hi<»ht ^Yorthy (irand MesHeuger, John K Cluunherlain, Haltiinoie, Md. Upon retiring, Past (irand Sire Yeiteh delivered an eloijneiit address in every way suitable to the oc(!asion. Most Worthy (irand Sire Sanders, ui)on taking the gavil also addressed the (irand Lodge. His remarks were wt'll timed, Hiient and forcible ; and well calculated to instill a now enorgy in all present. Officers and Brethren, again I liavo to chronicle the courtesies which were extended to me by the Officers and Keproseiitativos of the Right Worthy (Irand Lodge, and a Ko of the many good Ihethren of Baltimore and elsewhere (luring my sojourn among them, f cannot fully describe either with pen or tongue, the fraternal attentions be- stowed me. Officers and Brethren, 1 again thank you most ncial Tallies of the (rrand Secty. and Treas. rci)ort; lie referred to the Conmiittee on Finance. 3. That Decisions 1. 2 iV' H of Grand Master Wigmore's report ; Clause 1 of Grand Master McAfee's report; be referred to tlie Committee on liCgislation. 4. Tluit Clauses H & 11 of the rejjort of the Grand Secty. it Treas. ; be refer- red to the Committee on Correspondence. 5. "That Clause 4 of the Grand Secty. & Treas. report, be referred to the Committee on Retiu-ns. Your Committee therefore submit the following, viz : .,: Reaolveu, — That the foregoing recoiumendatiuns be adopted. , .■ JAMES WOODYATT. '-■ ■ ' - ''■ '-■ '' ^- - '^ ■' '■ ■■•' -' WM. RISSELL. Tho foUowinff communication was read by the Grand Secretary, and on motion of Rep. Farmer Green, was refen-od to the Committee on the State of the Order. Tu the Grand Master, Officem and Members of the Grand Ludge of iianada, J. 0. 0. F. The petition of the undersigned Members of a Lodge legally recognized by your Eight Worthy Body, respectfully represents tliat it would be consistent with the advantage of the Order to establish a Subordinate, Lodge to be located ill this place. iHl i'* kcrctary, Immittco Oanada, j;iiizeil by iteiit with Le located GRAND LODGE OF CANADA "WEST. 27ft WluirofoiT vdiir |M-titioiiPi'H pniy tliiil n wiiinint nuiy iliily in.iUf in pumuituco of till' liiwK (if vmir l(i;rliti Wiirtliv jtodv . JJhIimI itt l.iiiiiliiii, Oiilidio thin liftlidiLv of Aii^'iixl iHtiT. IIIIJAM KOIiDKH, .1..T. DYAS, 1). Md'HAll., A. JOHNSON, J. W. .lONKS, ANGUS (JHANT. iiur .1. .). Dyiih. lur.L.r. DyiiH. .1. a. DODl), Ht!)). (i. M. Marliitt. of St. ^fury's Ti()(l«^('. No. !»(*>, Hul)iiiitttMl tlio I'oUowiii}^ ()iU!stioii, wliicli was ndoruitl to tlm L'oimuittuc on LchihIh- tioii. After 11 hidtlii'i- ln'ir.f,' Iwidvc iiKJiitl' - in ancurs nf diirn, iiiid tlii' l.dd^'r (,'l'aiitK li iiioulliH l(>iif,'(M- foi' I lie Miino to lie paid, and tlii' saline proliiibly ),'t)iii{,' on 2 yearn unpaid, tliini the iliotlii'i- is willing to pay, lint dcinms at more than I'i months; (^iiery— Can he denuuul it? Kep A. li, Gniluini, ol Kroiitiov L(h1';o 4('j, Hubiuittctl the following qucHtioii, wliidi was ictcrrcd to tlio saiuo C'ouiiiiittt'c : Hns the Nolile Onind of a Ijodf,'i' tlic [lowur to },''i<"t sick henefits without a vote of the fiod^'e'.' Hop. T. Ilealy. ol' I iiion Ijodf^'o No, Ki. siibiuittod the following question, which was rel'erretl to tlie same eouiniittee : Is it legal to withdraw a, proposition for lueinhership after it is referred to a Coirunittee on Character, hifore the rejiort is suhniitte(l to tiie Jjodj^'e '.' Tlie iicconipaiiyiii}^ connnunieation was read by the Grand Secre- tary from Eureka Lodj:;e No. 30. and was, on motion Hep. J. W. Fer<^UHon, referred to a Special Committee, eonsistino of H. C, IJinj^- ham, P. G. M., Reps. T. Heuly and T. T. Irvui},': London, July 2'Jth, iH07. To J. B, Kill!/, li- ^^- Oraiid Secretanj, Umiid Lodge of C, W. : Dk.vk Siu it Buo., — At a regular cojanuuiicaton of this Lodge, held on Tues- day, the 2yd of July, 18(i7, Mr. 'I'lionias lirowu was reinstated a nieniher of this Ijodge, awaiting the sanction of the Grand Lodge of Canada West, which uauctiou will bo applied for at the next session. Yours in V. L. & T., JOHN ATIUNS, liec. Secrvtarji. llep. W. A. Glover, of Erie Lodge No. '66, submitted the t'ollowinf^ (luestious, whicli were referred to the Committee on Legislation : 1. Can honorary members be atbnitted, and if so, on what terms ? 2. Has the N. G. of a Lodgi! a double vote in case of u tie, in the election ot ollicers, or in any case 'I 3. After a Brother is taken sii-k, can he make liimself good on the books by l)ayingor sending his money to the Secretary befure he is reported sick? 4. If a Brotlier is rejected for degrv;es, how soon can he apply again? 5. Should the Degree Master be elected the same as the other officers, or in tlie Degree Lodge ? Rep. C. E. Peirce, of Excelsior Lodge 44, submitted the following iiuestiou, which was referred to the same committee ; When there are two or more Lodges in the sajue place or vicinity, and arcjec- tion takes place in one Lodge, is it projier for the rejected candidate to be admit- ted into the other Lodge after six mouths, without reference being made to tlie Lodge in which the rejection took place ? By request of the Committee on Legislation, the M. W. Grand Master added the names of Reps. J. W. Ferguson, of I'^xcelaior Lodge ' •• 1. i! I. .!l I t '< .11 ■:;^l '■'■:■■:': '0 A .' ' '.'. '.'■' ; rr u i r , • • ,' -v '.',1 'y^rnjr'y •rim I f- •,'v\ . ■'. "it |dra . • ■ .V, k'i>*. ..'> tjri, - 1 'V:'-}M V. i •.,.■.,•■-'■; v"''i,it,(' '.>■;■« ■ • ' • ■ •' '♦'■' * ■.'' '^^ ■'■■■■ "('fl'.._ • • •' • .1,1. Hjlj •t ■ to ■ •'■.!f' f P « ■,:.;.■'*■■'«■. ■«' •!•■: ■r.: .■f.luia 9 -"; '^'i t ■ »; I ■^ , . Ml'.' 280 JOURNAL OF THE No. 44, and James Mclntyre, of Samaritan Lodge No. 85, to that com- mittee. The following communication waH on motion ol Hep. Jolm Hunter, of Eureka Lodge, referred to the Committee on Laws of Subordiuates : J. B. King, Esq., B. W. Grand Secretary and Treamirer. DuAH SiB & Bro. — Enclosed, please find revised and amended copy of By-laws for Forest City Lodge, which you will be kiudenough to present before Grand Lodge for sanction and approval. M. D. DAWSON,^ E. BELTZ, L, ' w WM. BISAELL, ^ Representatives. T. PARTRIDGE, J In order to allow ^ various committees time to prepare their reports, the Grand Lodge, on motion of H. C Bingham, P. (}. M., ad- journed, to meet this evening at seven o'clock. '■£■' ■■ m '■''■'■ 'i. H^^Hn^m^ ,, a'/W' ■ ' . Vm, i i4- ' InnH i « ' ■ ^jl ' '^jI^^t^^BMI i%l 1 .. -'-W Kl,-.''jiiff^BMfiB I B' "1 fMHl 1 1 WM ' ' •'. 'li ^J|''^;; l#| '^'V.; \i. &f ..•■;>:' M' !-";-^-> Oni ' H 'itr.' a ^^■llf!fif<] "'- Vf''l ^^HeHkiII '. t af 1 ■ .:>'' ' 18 J ■ L' u' ' '' ■ * II'. * V ? H^^^ Ri' ■^*l Hi '*5 ■' ■ '■• ■'■;- » HiWi^i'i": U 11 Sy 1 ? ■■ ■•"•■'lil m Iflni:; '--iK •M^^^SJfM^i S» I ■ ■:t , y EVENING SESSION. The Grand Lodge was called to order at seven o'clock p. m., by the M. W. Grand Master. All the oflBcers and a quorum of Representatives present. Rep. M. D. Dawson, from the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report, which was, on motion of Grand Rep. .lames Smith, taken up clause by clause : To tlie R. W. Grand Loihje of Canada West, L (). 0. F. We, your Committee on Finance, beg leave to submit the following report : 1. That we have examined the Grand Secretarj- and Treasurer's books, and compared the vouchei-fl accompanying them, and find them correct. 2. We would strongly recommend that the amount of money subscribed for the relief of the Quebec sufferers, to which attention has been called l)y clauses in Grand Master and Grand Secretary's Reports, be at once refunded or sent tit our suffering brethren in the Southern States, subject to the permission of the donors. 3. Clause No. 3 of Grand Master Wigmore's Report, referring to the sale of regaUa to Chatham Lodge, we consider perfectly correct ; and as said I;odge have made no appeal to this Grand Body for a reduction on the regalia, they must be satisfied with their bargain. 4. We are of opinion that Clause No. 2 of Grand Master McAfee's Report, re- commending a salary for the Grand Secretary and Treasurer is a move in thi; right direction, and we would recommend that a sum be appropriated for tliat purpose. We consider the suggestions in Clauses 1 and 6 of Grand Secretary's Report, referring to "'Odd FeUowii' Companion" and "Tract," published by order of the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, advisable, and would recommend that the Grand Secretary be instructed to procure the same. 5. Your Committee would recommend the payment of the account of R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States. In conclusion^ your Committee are happy to find that the finances of the Grand Lodge are in such a healthy and prosperous condition, and that the books GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 281 and accounts of your Secretary and Treasurer have been kept in so creditable a manner. We think that the thanks of this Grand Lodge are due to that higlily efficient officer. Your Committee would therefore respectfully submit the following resolu- tion: Besolved, — That the foregoine report be adopted, and that the thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to the Grand Secretary for his very faithful and efficient services during the past year. M. D. DAWSON, EDWIN CHALCRAFT, FARMER GREEN. Clauses 1, 2 and 3 were considered and adopted. Grand Bep. James Smith moved to amend clause 4 by inserting the sum of fifty ftoO) dollars for services for the ensuing year, which was agreed to. Clause 5 was adopted, and the report as amended was adopted. Bro. P. G. Master James Woody att from the Committee on the State of the Order, submitted the following report, which was adopted : To the It. W. Grand ftoihje of Cuiuida West,, I. O. O. i'. ; Your Committee on the State of the Order beg to submit the following report on the matters submitted to theiu : 1. The iate M. W. G. Master having, on the 3rd of April last, issued a war- rant for opening a Lodge of our Order iu the city of Hamilton, to be hailed as Unity Lodge Lodge No. 47, your Committee recommend that the action of the M. W. Grand Master be confirmed, and that a Chai'ter be granted to said Lodge. 2. The late M. W. Grand Master, Richard Wigmore, Esq., having been compelled to resign his official position and sever his connection with the Order, your Committee recommend that the R. W. Grand Secretary ))e instructed to communicate to our M. W. Grand Master the deep regret the members of this Grand Lodge feel at being thus deprived of his valuable services, and inform hiui that this Lodge sympathizes with him in his compulsoiy separation from tlie Order. 3. Y'our Committee cannot recommend the adoption of the suggestion made by M. W. Grand Master, McAfee relative to representation in this Grand Lodge. 4. Yoiu- Committee highly approve of the Grand Secrtaiy's action in with- holding the cards from the members of Long Point Lodge, as recommended last session, and suggest tliat, unless the funds divided amongst said members be i-efunded on or before next session of Grand Lodge, their names shall be published. 5. Your Committee cannot but remark on the flor.nshing state of the Order, as evinced by the statistical table submitted by the R. W. Grand Secretary, and earnestly hope that a like prosperity may attend the Order in coming and future years. fi. Your Committee cannot recommend the adoption o£ the suggestion of the Most Worthy Grand Sire, that the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge be extended over the Province of Canada liaat, as we deem that too great an extent of terri- tory would be embraced thereby, causing great and unnecessary expense. 7. With regard to the petition from certain members, asking for a dispensa- tion for a new Lodge to be opened in the City of London, your Committee recommend that no action be taken until the application be made iu a proper manner by live Scarlet Degree Members holding withdrawal cards. Your Conunittee therefore submit the following resolution : Jiesuloed, — That the above Report and recommendations be adopted. JAMES WOODY ATT, C. E. PEIRCE, T. PARTRIDGE, JOHN HUNTER. Rep. E. Bcltz, submitted the following Reiwrt of the Committee on the Laws of Subordinates, which was, on motion of Rep. E. Chal- craft, adopted, i'i :■■■■■> >;S\ 'mm: '''>: vl •• • ■■■:■■ M''li lib: ei-.; . •■n. . 282 JOURNAL OF THE lu *•.?■.»■• '^l-:l ;j»/ I'l I'o :>S,i»!l ^si^,v.>^^H.' ■■■Mm ..■ .' ' '■> >. ,1 '.' i-'i,'!! iR' '' ■'/.>-'■ -V ■■■..■ m -KT-i • i!V,:.. ,* ; "■ ♦a ■'f< il:. I i' f'fi ... li' i'i -It : „ , • i4 m V: . . w :|- •t: * * ^^1' •!'^ !'-■ K^. '.! . I '* * ' -'it .! 1^ •. ) 1., ■'i . 1 .-■ » 281 JOURNAL OF THE To tlie B. W. Grand Lodge of Canada West I. O. 0. F. We, your Committee on Correspondence have examined the same, and find nothing of importance tO submit to this Grand Body, as all communications have been attended to by the Secretaiy. In the matter of collecting a report from the journals of the di£Fereiit State Grand Lodges, would submit as follows : — We deem some such report desirable, but it is impossible for any Committee during a short session like ours, to do justice to such, and we would advise that in the future the Grand Secretary who receives these journals during the year, and has time to review them carefully, should make out a brief report as possible of matters of general interest found in such journals. Respectfully submitted, H. C. BINGHAM, C.B.TAYLOR, • W. A. GLOVER. H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., from the Special Committee, appointed to consider the commonicatiou of Eureka Lodge, 30, submitted the fol- lowing report, which was considered and adopted. Uo the li. IV. Grand Loih/e of Canada West 1, O. O. F.: The Special Committee appointed to repoil upon the petition uf Eureka Lodge No. 80, praying the sanction of this Grand Lodge iu the matter of reinutat- iug Mr. Thomas Brown, submit the following : Mr. Brown had been expelled for contempt more than a ^ear since ; lie hav- ing been tried for insubordination and drunkenness while visiting Forest City Lodge, was found guilty of insubordination. He failed to appear either upon trial or to receive the reprimand from the Noble Grand when summoned. This repri- mand being the penalty decided upon, he was then expelled for contempt. Expulsion totally severs a man's connection with the Order, and he stands iu a worse position than he ever did before initiation, and should certainly be sub- jected to the same ordeal before re-admission to the Lodge, and that is to an in- vestigation and regular ballot. Mr. Brown had not, as we are informed, even made the amend of an apology to Forest City Lodge, where the original offence was committed. A reinstatement under the circumstances seems to us a gross trifling with the dignity and good sense of the Lodge which flrst sentenced him to a repri- mand, and then to expulsion because he would not receive that reprimand. We find that he has now been reinstated, simply by a vote of the Lodge, upon paying six months' arrears of dues. Your Committee would recommend, that when Mr. Brown makes suitalile apology to Forest City Lodge ; pays up his full arrearages, and is submitted to the omeal of a regular ballot, that this Grand Lodge will sanction Ms readmissioii. Respectfully submitted. H. C. BINGHAM, T. HEALY, GEO. IRWIN. J. B. King, R. W. Grand Secretary and Treasurer, submitted the following preamble and resolution, which was seconded by Kep. M. D. Dawson, and adopted : ! Whereas, the American Odd Fellow, edited and published in New "fork by Past Grand Master J. W. Orr, is the official organ of^the Right Worthy Graiiil Lodge of the United States, and seveml State Grand Lodges, and Whereas, it would be a benefit to the jurisdiction to have a monthly medium of communication between this Grand Lodge and its Subordinates, therefore be it Resolved, — That the Right Worthy Grand Secretary be directed to contract with the publisher of the American Odd fellow, for a copy of that magazine for aRAND LODGE OP CANADA WE9T. contract aziue ior each Subordinate Lodge in this jiirisdictioD, and to pay for the Rame out of the funds of this Qrand Lodge. Resolved, — That the Bight Worthy Grand Secretary be requested to commu- nicate, through the cohimnH of that journal, all matters of general local interest to the brethren in this jurisdiction. On motion of Rep. Thos. Partridge, it was resolved that the elec- tion of officers for the ensuing year take place at a quarter to three o'clock this afternoon, immediately before the exemplification of the secret work. Rep. J. W. Ferguson, from the Committee on Returns, submitted the following report, which was adopted : To the R. ]V. Oiand Loihje of Canada M'est, I. O. O. F. : Your Committee on Returns having examined the returns of the variona Lodges, beg leave to report as follows : 1. The returns of Union Lodge No. 16, Eureka Lod^e No. HO, Erie Lodge No. £3, St. Marys Lodge No. .%, Oore Lodge No. 34, Excelsior Lodge No. 44, \vc find correct. 2. The reports from the following Lodges we find incon'ect in the items sta- ted: Brock Lodge No. 9, as to number of members. They should report 57 mem- bers, whereas they only give 45. 3. Union Lodge No. IG, reports for December, 1866, and June, 1867, inasmuch as the names of members suspended are not gfiven, nor the cause of suspension, they giving in figures 4 in each report. 4. Samaritan Lodge No. 35 — IncoiTect, in having paid Grand Lodge 50 cents too much.having charged the.nselves with |25 received for reinstatementSjinstead of $2t , they being entitled to one-fifth of that amount on account of the Widow iind Oi-phans' Fund. 0. Forest City Lodge No. 38 — Incorrect in reporting one member too many. 6. Frontier Lodge No. 45— Incorrect in total membership, they reporting eleven members too many. 7. Moiint Zion Lodge No. 40 — Report one member less than they should do. 8. Unity Lodge No. 47 — The report of this Lodge is incorrect, in not being signed by the Secretary and V. (t., and is without a seal. !). Avon Lodge No. 41— Report four members short. Your Committee Jiave had under consideration the form of return submitted by the Grand Secretary as a si bstitute foi- the one now in use, and have miich l)Ieasure in approving thereof, it being in our opinion an improvement on the old one, and its adoption by this Grand Lodge will simplify in a great measure the work of 8ul)-Lodges in niaking their rel.irns, and save the committees at Grand liodges much trouble. All of which is respectfully submitted. J. W. FERGUSON, A. B. GRAHAM, JAMES CURLE, J. B. KING. Rep. J. W. Ferguson, submitted the following resolution, which was adopted : Besolved, — That our Representative to G. L. U. S. ba instructed to submit for the consideration of that body the propriety of an alteration in the name of that R W Gran' Body from that of Grand Lodge of the United States to that of the R W. Grand Lodge of America. Rep. James Mclntyre, from the Committee on Mileage and per Diem, submitted the following Report, which was adopted ; WMsm '.^■■'/"■■tm • i ■■''.l>i ■ ■■ id ■;••.•',!?• .(■ f '■m # ,-.;;,. ^ t ' I \ 1; ^■H-i ' \-^. " -i ' 1 . < ■ ^.' 1'' 1 ■■■ • 1* ■ ■ . ■■'*. i It >• r •- *v " y'-r ■'• f ■"*!.« I \ " v ■*i L < r- .1.!^ r- •■.-.: ^ ■ • ..; •■ . .' '*■•" ■ I ■ ■ ■ . * h I' i S i '.,.'■ ^t^ 286 JOURNAL OF THE To the R. ]V. Grand Lotlffe of Canada West, I. O. 0. F. : We, your Committee ou Mileage and per Diem, beg to submit the follo\viug table and resolution : , - . :, 1 ■'^ 4) 1 -3 \ J33 tc a ■ ■■''. • ■ • ' . •■: .• i« , ,<,, ■.' H 6 i la Name of Lodoe. No. a) m ^ :3 .a |a 1 « v ■§ ill •3^ <«H **H O4 A ® A : , . . , o 6 >?5 S, ^ 1 1 Broek 9 556 1 4cts »22 24 2,$2 00 »26 24 Union. 16 29 "344" 2 1 2 2 2 00 2 00 8 00 Chatham is 75 17 75 Eureka 30 216 3 8 64: 3 2 00 37 92 Erie 33 238 136 178 258 216 2 1 1 2 4 1 1 9 6OI 2 5 44 2 7 12 2 20 64 1 2 34 56| 2 14 56i 2 6 121 2 34 88)" 2 11 52j 2 5 12 2 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 27 20 Gore 34 35 9 44 Samaritan . . . . 11 12 St. Marys 36 38 28 64 Forest City 50 56 Avon 41 44 182 128 2 2 2 00 2 00 22 56 Excelsior 13 12 Frontier 45 46 47 436 288 128 2 1 1 2 00 2 00 2 00 42 88 Mount Zion 15 22 Unity 9 12 Grand Officers Present. 1 Grand Master 16 436 1 i 17 44 2 2 00 21 44 Deputy Grand Master 45 38 216 556 136 216 1 1 1 1 r.... 1- • 1 8 64| 2 22 24 i 2 5 44 2 8 64 2 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 12 64 Grand Warden 26 24 Grand Sec. and Treas 30 38 9 44 Grand Itep. to G. L. U. S 12 64 4798 25 ! 253 03 The foregoing table is made at 4 cents per mile and |2 per diem Tor two daj's. In conclusion, your Committee submit the following : Eesolved, — That the foregoing report be adopted, and that the Grand Master do issue orders on the Grand Treasurer in accordance therewith in favor of the Officers and Representatives. . . • .TAMES McINTYRE, . ■ '■• ■• JAMES HERON, . - ' ,, .. , GEORGE IRWIN, '-"'■■ '^-^ =•■■•'" .t!<. •>....:' r.,:-: ,....: -..,..- ■■'■ ISAAC SMITH, Rep. T. T. Irving, of Avon Lodge 41, submitted the following : Rep. Thos. T, Irving gives notice that, at the next regular meeting of this Grand Lodge, he will move that the name of this Lodge be changed to the Grand Lodge of Ontario. Rep. M. D. Dawson, from the Committee on Finance, submitted the following supplementary report, which was adopted : lU--.:. rS a at 35 . l^g cu ■^^ •w S => p. 3 o H »26 24 8 00 17 75 37 92 27 20 9 44 ) 11 12 ) 28 04 J 50 no ) 22 56 } 13 12 [) 42 88 [) 15 22 9 12 21 44 12 04 20 24 9 44 12 64 :or two 'RE, iiig: ig of this |he Grand Ibmitted GBAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. m 'In the II. W. Grand Loihje of Ciinadn WeH I. O. O. F. Your Committee on Finn nee would hpf^ leave, as supplementary to their y)revious report, to stiite that tliev have cxiiniiiied tlie followiuf^ iiceounts, viz: From Ct. M., for expenses incurred in visit iuj,' Subordinate I^odj^'es, posta},'e, ifee., to the amount of $40.21^; also an nccouut for $7 for expenses in transporting rcfjnlia of Itond Kan to Cliathnm Lodfje, and tind them eorreet, and recommend tliat the same he ])aid. Yours in F., Ij. and T., M. D. DAWSON', ED\VI>f CHALCRAFT, FARMER GREEN. ReiJ. C. H. Haukinson submitted the follo\vin<; re.solutioii, which was adopted : lipsolvfd, — That the Executive OflBcers of this Ladge he iustrueted to take the necessary measures to secure the. incorporation of our Order in tiiis Province. James §mitli, R. W. Grand ltei)resentativc, submitted the foUow- llcsolvrd,—T\\nt this R. W. Grand Lod.t;e do procure the necessary rej?alia for its officers. Rep. T. living, moved in amendment : That, instead of procuring; regalia, the surplus funds of this (i-rand Lodge he invested in Government bonds, the bonds of some chartered bank or sonu' other reliable securities. Which was resolved in the affirmative. The resohition, as amended, was adopted. P. G. M., H. C. liingham, submitted the following resohition, which was adopted : Rcsol red,— 'JihaX the lieartv thnnks of the officers and membors of this Grand Lodge are herehy tendered to Union Lodge for the courteous and sumptuous man- ner in which it has entertained this Crranl Lodge and its distinguislied visitor.s from the United States. Rep. James Mclntyre moved, th.it when tliis Lodj^e adjourn, it do so to meet in the town of Inj](ersoll on the first Wednesday in August, .1808. Rep. W. A. (ilovev, moved in amnndmcut, that tlie woi-d Ingor.soll be struttk out, and Port Bur well inserted. Rup. 0. H. Taylor, moved in a-'i Midmuut to the auiendtnent, that Ingersoll and Port Burwell be both left out, and Stratford inserted. Rej). A. B. Graham moved to am nid the amendment to tlie amend- ment, by '^ dng out the names of the former towns, and inserting Windsor. Tlie amendments were all lost, and tlie original motion of Rep. J. Mclntj're adopted. James Smith, P. G. M., submitted the following resolution, wliich was decided in the negative : Resolved, — That for the purpose of avoiding any difficulty in this Grand Lodge, the future mode of voting be by the Representatives aiising to their feet that the Grand Warden may l)e enabled to decide the votes more easily. Rep. John Smith submitted the following resolution, which was adopted : llesolved, — That the R. W. Grand Secretary be instructed in future to apply to the respective Railway and Steamboat Companies fm- half fai-es for Officers and Representatives travelling to attend the session of this Grand Lodge. .*v^;'. . :'• V • •i%|A i ■ ■■'■ ' • 'ifl'l ■ mm ' i '• .■ ,, ■»• \A •'• ■.' In ' ' •• /■;■ l> ■• • : , tw ;,_„••. 1 Mm in ••;•-:: • V ,,J ^ * - • ' * ' ■. ■!.- 'f ■•■ 1 • - . >i Ik ^'::;.'.M^- Wt :.■•■;-«••' ^K' : 'I-'*, R) '■•: ' P-"^^'> ml.* ■ Jt' ♦ffi< } , ';■' ^t iii i|l\/v''. ■ A ■■ - *" V 1 5 .|U w m ^ "•■■• ■- l^it' m'-l ' .'" 'J V F'tL m.\ . > HI''-- ■ '■•- I * 'if ...' " *• -"' "i ,■■'■■ «.■ >-l • * ■f ••> » • .s li. JOURNAL OP THE Rep. James Mclntyre moved that the sum of three dollars be paid to Bro. McCallum for his services as Janitor daring the present session, which was agreed to. On motion of Rep. W. A. Glover, tlie Grand Lodge adjourned, to meet at a quarter to three this afternoon, as per ju'evious resolution. AFTERNOON SP:SSION. Lodge called to order by tlie M. W. Grand Master. Roll called, and all the Officers and Representatives present. On motion of H. C. Bingham, P. G. M,, the Grand Lodge closed in the Grand Lodge Degree, and opened in the Scarlet Degi'ee to transact the balance of the business of the session. The election of officers for the ensuing year being in order, the M. W. Grand Master appointed as Tellers : H. C. Bingham, P. G. M. ; Rep. James Heron, and J. Taylor, Jr., Grand Warden. P. G., A. B. Graham, nominated P. G., Henry McAfee, for Grand Master. " J. W. Ferguson, " " John Barr, " C. E. Peirce, nominated P. G., W. A. Glover, for D. Grand Master. " E. Beltz, " " Robert Kirkpatrick, " S. G. Dolson, " " John Barr, " James Smith, " " Jas. Mclntyre, for Grand Warden. " T. T. Irving, " " W. Mowatt, " " M. D. Dawson " " E. Beltz, " E. Chalcraft, " J. B. King, for Grand Sec. & Treas. P. G. M., Jas. Smith, " " M. D. Dawson, P. G., C. B. Taylor, " " WiUiam Mowatt, P. G. M., H. C. Bingham, " P. G. M., Jas. Woodyatt, for Rep. G.L.U.S. P. G., T. Partridge, " " WilUam Bissell, P. G. M., J. D. Tait, " " S. G. Dolson, P. G. M., S. G. Dolson, " " J. D. Tait, Bros. S. G. Dolson and J. D. Tait declined the nomination, whicli closed the nominations. The election resulted as follows : Henry McAfee M. W. Grand Master, 1st. Ballot. John Barr R. W. Deputy G. Master, Ist. *' Edmund Beltz Grand Warden, 2d. " J. B. King R. W. Grand Sec. and Treas., 1st. " James Woodyatt R. W. Grand Representative, 1st. " The Grand Sire, James P. Sanders, being present, proceeded to instal the officers elect into their respective positions. P. G. Masters H. C. Bingham and James Smith introduced Henry McAfee M. W. Grand Master elect, who was duly obligated and con- ducted to his chair. P. G. Masters S. G. Dolson and Wm. Bissell introduced P. G John Barr, R. W. Grand Master elect, who received the obligation of his office and yiw conducted to his chair, . ,. ., > , .... . ORAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. 289 P. G. Manters James Woodyatt and Jamen D. Tait introduced P. G. Edmund Beltz, R. W. Grand Warden elect, who was duly installed in that office. The same committee introduced J. B. King, R. W. Grand Secretary and Treasurer elect, who received tlie various ohligatious appertaining to those offices and was conducted to the chair of his office. ^ The M. W. Grand Master then made the following appointments : Rep. Wm. Mowat Grand Conductor, " James Mclntyre Grand Marshall, " W. A. Glover Grand Guardian, who were duly installed. After which the Grand Lodge listened with marked attention to a few well-timed and happy remarks from the M. W. Grand Sire, who closed by giving a very lucid exemplification of the unwritten work. On the recommendation of several Representatives, the following were appointed D. D. G. Ms. for the current year. P.G.John Taylor, Jr Brock Lodge... No. 9 " A. Purves Union " " 16 " Wm. Smith Chatham"' " 29 ,, , XT f Eureka " " 80 " James Heron r- \ Forest City » 36 " W. A. Glover Erie " " 38 " C. D. Tufford, M. D Gore '* " 34 " Thomas Fletcher Samaritan " 35 " George H. Marlatt St.. Marys » 36 " T.T.Irving Avon " »' 41 " T W Fermison \Excehior'' " 44 .1. W. Ferguson \ Unity " '• 47 " A. B. Graham Frontier " '• 46 *' Wm. Irving Mt.Zion'' " 46 On motion of P. G. M., H. C. Bingham, it was Bcaolvedy -Thftt in future all the work appertaining to this Grand Lodge be transacted in the Grand Lodge Degree. James Smith, P. G. Rep., submitted the following resolution, wliich was unanimously adopted : . Eesolved, — That the cordial and heai-tfelt thankR of this R. W. Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to our Right Worthy Grand Sire, James P. Sanders, and to the distinguished members, G. Rep. .James Terwilliger and G, Reps. J, White and P, G.Reps, Wm. H, Barnes, of the G. L. U. S.; aho to P. C. P. Albert H Kirg, of Baltimore, George M. Dewey, P. C. P. and P. G. M. John W.W. Orrand V. C. P.Robert Morrison, G. R. oi the State of Michigan, for the kindness t vinoed by them in visiting this portion of the jurisdiction, under the kind and fostering care of the said R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States. After which the M. W. Grand Sire and other distinguished visitors retired with the Grand Honors. Rep. James Heron gave notice that, at the next session of this *jv t; ■h-'i 1. 4 t V *'.' ■tit.- ::.rv)i.,. .■•!?f ::".1H;;;.v ■; ,-lft-'^ f%. • 1' '. ■ ' /■■■ '•S'ii ^^ lU'.-l.. » •■ •|,J;S * ■, sikf TOTTBNAL OF THE ■•■.■■ ;.t • r ■■:■/ t .. .-in. ■ ':^' 1 'i-; '.:'■?• . ■'. » r • ■) : . .■'■I, 1;M M \ • " -. ■'.- * ml). " . . - '%/,] |< . ■ ■ ■ i 1 .1 *■ ' 'H''^ n «■• V ''' • ,'fe ^j ■; '--:'" V s* ■ ' •' ,'• «. 1 V.;. ■-.,'■ '■ Orand Lod^e, lie will move that for the future the appointed officers of tJie Lod^o 1)6 paid niileat^e per Diem. The hiiHiness of the seHHioii heinf* completed, the Grand Lodge closed, to meet in the town of IngerHoll on the first Wednewhiy in •^"«""''""- .■ .r.B.Kmo. ■■ • Grand Secretary and Treasiu'er. ... „) 11 J •1 ^-;|,J ,. ■.f»:'l/^ s GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. Ml 'aSv^MOOMfj JO ?,Tnv C !.•? ->! » O I' 'N « X tf © « IN 25 Qfj r- o '>! 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T w •i «#,» r „ ■' 1 ■'. t.' ■^ ■t • ' m '. . •J • \ r*. 9M JOURNAL OP THE |att7tmU| j[»iaal. ||oniiMi6aUiNi, HKLI) AT THE ft 1 ; '■ ; , ; 1 ... .iHi • I*!..- TOWN OF INCiKUSOLL. ONTAUIO, AUGUST Stu AND Gth, 1868. Inoersoll, AngiiHt 'itli, 1878. Sainaiitau Loil-^ti Imvinfj; aHHembled, the R. W. Grand Lodge was introduced by Grand Conductor (pro tern ) Jas. Mclntyre, and was receiv- ed by tlie N. G.,in a few happy remarks, who tendered tlie Grand Loilgc the free use of their fine Hall and Committee Rooms, and also extend- ed an invitation for the Grand Lodge to become the guests of Samari- tan Lodge at a Dinner to be given at the Royal Hotel, that evening. .The M. W. Grand Master on behalf of the Grand Lodge a(!cepted both. The M. W. Grand Master having taken the chair, called the Grand Lodge to order, and the Grand Warden having examined those present, by direction of the Grand Master, declared the Grand Lodge opened in the Grand Lodge Degree. The Roll of Officers being called, the following were present : p' HENRYMcAFEE M. W. Grand Master. ' EDMUND BELTZ R. W. " Warden. J. li. KING " " Sec'!/ and Treas. .TAS. WOODYATT " " lien, to G.L. U.S. WM. MOW ATT " ", Conductor. ,TAS. McINTYRE " " Marshal. Also a quonim of Representatives. The Chair appointed the following Committee on Credentials, viz : Reps. J. W. Ferguson, Thomas Partridge, and Grand Sec'y and Treas., J. B. King. Rep. J. W. Ferguson from the Committee on Credentials submit- ted the following Report, which was adopted : 'J'n the Ji. W. Orand Lodge of Ontario, /. (). O. F. We, your Committee on Credentials, having examined the Cei-tiiicates of the UltAND LODOE OF OMTAKIO. ♦ M following iiRUietl I'liHt OmiulH Hud them in duu foiiii, uiititliiiK tlitin to Hi-atH iu thu Oriiiid Lodge hh licprcHiMittitivuM of the Hcverul ijodguH tianu-d, \i7.. : P. a. JOHN WKIGHT, Ut«"""■-" »(> " UOBT. BAKBOUU ) .. ^.x:,,,,,, ■■ - 3,1 " W.N.FORD ( '^'•ii"•> " 11. J. C. DAWSON ) •' THOS. PAKTIIIDGE " Fonxl C.iy " * 38 " WM. BI8SELL j '• HENKY GIBSON I .. ,„„„ „ ., ., " THOS. HENDERSON ..\ ' ' ^' " J.W.FERGUSON ) ,. ,,^,,,. ,^;„,. .< ., ,, " C.E.PEIKCE ) '^-i.ce.nm, 11 " J.H.STEWART ) " WM. McGregor " p.-oidhr " • is " GEORGE IRWIN J " JAMES SMITH " Ui'ity " " V, " J. J. DODD I Von..,..o„ 48 " MICHAELBLUME " Canod.i " " 4W " J. C. LINDOP •' Otter " " 60 Your Committee would reuominend thuir admisHiou to cliiu (vi-und Lrc'^e att RepreseutativeB of t}ie Lodges named. We would recommeufl that iboso Tlo?>- reseiitatives and Past Grands who have not received the Grpud Ijodgt Do«n'or, he instructed therein by the Grand Warden, iu tlie ante-room. We also find the Certificates of the foUowmg Past Grajids in du'' form, entitling them to seats iu this Grand Lodge, viz : P. G., C. H. CLEMENT Gore Lodqe Nb. 31. " THOS. FLETCHER | " A. N. CHRISTOPHER - Samarit^m Lod^e Xo. ;35. " WM. SPRINGER ) We therefore submit the following : lieaolved, — That the above Report be adopted. Respectfully submittud, . V J. 'V. FERGUSON, . ; , , r. PAIITEIUGE, J. B KING. The cliair then naiued the foUowiu^i ^ ..aading Couimittees : On I)istrihiUioii.—nepB. S. G. loljou, W. Bissell, W. C. Bell, H. (J. Bingham, Bobert Kirkpatn'^k. On C'oneijfomhuve, — iieps. M. D. Dawgon, John Gibson, J.H. Stew- art, George Dtnnis, W. N. Ford. On Returm. — Kepu. Thos. Partridge, John Wright, W. A. Moore, iHaau Snuth, J. L. Bird. On atate of the Order. — P. G. Masters S. G. Dolson, H. C. Bingham ; Reps. J. W. Ferguson, George Irwin, G. Powell. On Finance. — Beps. George Wales, R. F. Barboiu-, J. J. Dyas, J. C. Lindop, John McMath. ' ' ■ . ■•■V, • ', .! .*. ■ '^^ ' 1 .:,;K.;>, „ vrfclvl ^^. \: :■" ■' 'M ■• ■ ■*, -■■ ■•■ ■Pllil 294 JOURNAL OF THE 1. »., II! I -• ■ 1 f . « >.: 'i^-ujl f^« Milt'oi/e and Per Diem. — Reps. John Wriglit, -T. Dodfl, H. .(I Abbott, John Noble, Tliomas Henderson. On f,nii>i of Siihordiiiaies. — Reps. C. K. Poirco. WiUiani McGref^or, WiUiam Smith, W. C. Bell, M. Blunu;. On Ajijiriilx. — Reps. H. C. Binj^hani, Jolin Sniitli, R. J. C. Dawson, Robert Kirkpatrick, G. E. Ward. Tlie M. W. Grand Master tlien read liis Annual Address and Re- port, whicli.on motion of James Smith. P. G. M., -was referred to the Committee on Distribution : GRAND MASTERS REPORT. 'Jn ill,' II. II'. iirund Lodije of Ontaiiu, I. O. O. A'..- i{Ki>RESKNTATivKs, Okkickhs AND BuoTHKiis. — We luivc a«{ain met in Annual Session to lej^islate tor the welfare of our noble Order, and in aceordauce with a tinie-lioiiored custom it becomes my pleasing duty as (rrand Master to submit to you a report of my official acts durinjj; the ])ast year. Brothers, the past otiiciul year has indeed been one of marked jiiosperity to Odd Fellowsliip. not only in this, but in every jurisdiction of our neighl)()rinf^ Republic. Never since our Order was started on its luiUowed mission of Friendship, Love and Truth, have we had greater cause to lift up, one and all, our hearts and voices in praise and thanks- giving to our Supreme (irand Master, the Creator and Preserver of the Universe, for the manifold evidences of His approval of our bumble efforts in tlie great cause of the Brotherhood of man, and elevation of the Iniman charatiter. The most convincing evidence of the prosperity of the Order for the past year, is the increased representation from all of the new Lodges. Brothers, one and all, I am happy to meet you, and I earnestly hope that your deliberations at this session will be fraught with much good for the increased usefulness and prosperity of our noble Order in this jurisdiction. I will now proceed to give you m detail a history of my official doings during tlie past year, and should eri'ors or omissions be discov- ered therein, attribute them to the liead, and not to the heart, as all my acts were intended for the best. 1. In accordance witli a resolution of the Grand Lodge at the last Session, (see page 430), wherein tlie Executive Officers of the Grand Lodge were instructed to talve the requisite measiu'es to secure an Act of Incorporation for the Order in this Province, I have to report that every means deemed necessary was tried to accomplish that purpose, for the particulars of which I beg leave to refer you to the communi- cations fi'om and by the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, w^hich are hevewitl) submitted, as nearly all the work in tliis matter was done by that efficient officer, and submitted to me for my approval from time to time. I have to add that all that was done by liim had my hearty approval, and I only regret tliat we tailed for the time being in secur- ing for our Order the Act applied for. This lack of success was not from any factious oiipositioii to our Order, for I happened very oppor- tunely to be in Toronto in January last, and in company with tiie Grand Secretary and Treasurer, and otlier distinguished members of our Order, was introduced to many members of the Legislature on both side" of the House, and I did not find one solitary member uj'poae our F»J> GllAND LODGE OF ONTAlilO. lueasore on principle. From conversation with many of them uii tliu Hubject of incorporation, I have j^'ounds to liope that if tliu appHcation is renewed, it will be more fortunate at some future Session. 2. Early in the year, an application in proper form, accompanied with the witlidrawal cards of the Constitutional number of brothers, was forwarded to me by the Grand Secretary, for a new Lodge to be located in the city of London. As there were already two good work- ing Lodges in that city, before granting the prayer of the petitioners, I wrote to those Lodges, asking them if tlie interests of our Order would be subserved, and if the project had their approval. On receiving their reply in tlie affirmative, on Wednesday evening, Sej^tember 18th last, with the assistance of brothers of the otlier London Lodges, 1 instituted Dominion Lodge No. 48, and installed the officers ; after which, the Secretary of Forest City Lodge rose in liis place and addi'essed the Noble Grand of the new Lodge, stating that as all the brothers consti- tuting the Charter members were from Forest City Lodge, he was in- structed to make known to the new Lodge their appreciation of their efforts in extending the cause of Odd Fellowsliip in the city of London, and on behalf of the parent Lodge presented to them a cheque for fifty dollars donated by Forest City Lodge to its offspring, Hominion. This was genuine Odd Fellowship ; and is it to be wondered that a Lodge starting under such favorable auspices is now on a par with her elder sisters in coiTect working ? To the brethren of Dominion Lodge I was under many obligations at that time, and since, for tlitir hospitable and brotherly treatment whenever I have visited them. Brock Lodge No. C, the oldest of oiu* Lodges, being as it were iso- lated on account of its location, I was very anxious to be able to visit. Much to my gratification, the desired opportunity offered, and on the evening of Saturday, November 23rd last, I had the pleasm'e of meet- ing with the brothers of that Lodge at a special meeting, in their beau- tiful Hall in the town of BrockviUe. It is liardly necessary to add that the brethren, one and all, entertained me in the most hospitable and agreeable manner, and my visit to them will not soon be forgotten. On my return from business at Ottawa I again met them on Tuesday even- ing, their regular night of meeting. Upon this occasion I witnessed an initiation in the Ancient form. At the proper time I gave tlie Lodge such instruction in the work as I trust will be beneficial and proiitable. and which I believe was well received. They are a noble band of brothers there, and I can assure you that the Order has not degenera- ted in that isolated locality. On Thursday evening, November 23rd, I liad tlio pleasure of visit- ing officially Excelsior Lodge No 44, at Hamilton, and they are, I am pleased to say, as their name indicates, cvmihtior in doing their work, r expected this from them, it being the Lodge of my respected col- league, R. W. Deputy Grand Master BaiT, also of my respected brother, 1). D. Grand Master Ferguson. Excelsior Lodge has fitted up her hall in a style which is a credit to them and the Order in Hamilton. On Wednesday evening, the 20th, 1 liad the pleasure of visiting Dominion Lodge in London, and was very much pleased with tlie i)ro- giess made, and the thorough manner in which Lodge business was •lisposed of. On Friday evening, tht; 2yth, 1 visited Avon Lodge No. 41, at Stratford, sujiposing it to be their regular night of meeting, as it is so laid down in tlie Grand Lodge proceedings of last session ; unfor- tunately it being St. Andrew's eve, and a fearful snow storui prevailing, * ■• . J! i :>• : ,. MwM J ''•>■;■ ...^. ^ t-'^a'.'*; Ml .r •;•■•.•:■ '■^■?r&M ■i '..'{■■ .'X' ' ■;■ '>, :;Ii ■.•".^•<.- t t ^.-^V, '. t ■ i . If t\ KOIfT' ^^H^lm'^' H^H^' ^''^' ^^KHraL ' ' ^^^^H^B^^HBHw t ^HiraMU'"-' ^^^^^■^^^KflpRIi^ ''% [Mar ■ ■, k ' '. H* jflBi ' ' 1^'^ -•'^^' ^'•' ^ ■•■* ' f!ir it -'*■." JjHir .J ^ . « UMiL , .) ■ .'4 Wflr '^ ' '* J™ . f « ■• .•,. ^^^jHffi fSMi '^ '-^ ^^^flnP Inui .'! ' "'''*' ^^wliHli ^^ 'ilu. ^'' ■ *•' ''* ^Hsnu m •■ '' • ^H| I'v •■'ii; H'jf ' V ■' ' If tU ' ■ . i\ ■ ' ' » Iw ' * SJyt ' '«^'' , . ijv,- •''' Ml' ^ ' '■' ^r 1 « ' '^ **' ' f™.M ' "''■ ■' Upt '■ '. ■. '. wSf '■ ■ ■' m^i , .'•' '-' Mv : •" ':!'':' am ' > ' '"^v' ' i gH^^LMir W. i s ■■' ?.? . ■L' *' 'ii.^'tt I ' i **'■*'■ '■* '* jj:l '••:''- ' It ^-ji-j- ■ • ' ".'* k" s E » ' ^ •'-'■". ' 1. • '•■'v^- ^■flSftBiiR^ 1 1. i ' ' . "■'■ ■ BlnKi^mij w] - ^^i'v HgM^BNBg 'ij l|v.|; liSBIi^^'^-i* li* i w • •■ • iflHsK^K IJ :„-,'■": / ' < illBu^»9l B,'> ^ _^ imi !•• • ■;' . uS(| If ifll 9 11 ■; li^HV >#^*--fr . i 1 ■Hwiw I'i vJH^BHS^lnil' w. 1 296 JOURNAL OF THE only a few of the brothers were out at the special meeting called for the occasion. I left tlie brothers of Avon Lodge next day, hoijing to be able to visit them at some future time on theii' regular meeting night. but I am sorry to say I have not been so privileged. Monday evening, Jauuary 6th, 1868, I was present officially and installed the officers of Forest City Lodge, No. 38, in London ; and on Tuesday evening the 7th, had the pleasure of visiting and installing the officers of Eureka Lodge, No. 30, in London. It is hardlj' necessarj' for me to add that Lodge business in both of those Lodges is done correctly. On Wednesday evening the 8th, I officially visited and in- stalled the officers of Unity Lodge, No. 47, at Hamilton. Tliis being a new Lodge I was pleased to have the i)rivilege of being with them on that occasion, and regretted very much that I had not tlie assistance of D. D. G. M., Bro. J. W. Ferguson, who was so seriously indisposed as to be unable to leave liis room. I had expected the pleasure of meeting Deputy Grand Master, Bro. Ban-, to assist me, but a prior en- gagement on las part prevented. Unity Lodge at that time was not progi'essing as rapidly as her elder sister, but since then, I leani, is mak'ng great efforts to outstrip her. May nothing ever exist between tliem but a generous and healthy rivalry to see who will do most in the cause of genuine Odd Fellowship, in the interesting field which they occupy. Thursday evening, the Oth, I had the pleasure of visiting officially Gore Lodge No. 34, at Brantford. A candidate was initiated, and sel- dom, indeed, have I ever seen the whole ceremony so well performed. Every officer had his charge perfect, and rendered it we!'. It was a pleasure to me to see it so remarkably well done, though it could hardly have been otherwise, as this is the Lodge of Brothers Bingham, Woo(f- yatt, and King, three of the hghts of our beloved Order in this jurisdic- tion. I need hardly add that I was handsomely and hospitably enter- tained during my stay amongst the Brantford Brothers. 3. And now. Brothers, I come to the most interesting episode in my official career. I had often looked with longing eyes to the city of Toronto as a vast field ready for the laborers in Odd Fellowship, and to this end had been using every effort to have a Lodge established there. I am pleased to say tliat with the support and co-operation of Brothers John J. Ramsay, WiUiam R. Roberts, and M. Blume, who had located there some time previously, I succeeded, and on Tuesday even- ing, January 14th, Odd Fellowship, which had slumbered in Toronto for over a score of years, was again awakened, and as I beUeve and hope was awakened never again to sleep until time shall be no more. On the evening named, with the assistance and co-operation of Deputy Grand Master Barr, Grand Sec. and Treas. King, P. G. M. Bingham. P. G. Secretary Reid. D. D. G. M. Purvis, P. G. Wales. P. G. M. Bis sell, P. D. G. M. Brown, and Bros. Thorburn and Blanning, represent- ing Gore, Union, Eureka, Forest City, Excelsior, and Frontier Lodges — the petitions and cards having been placed in my hands — I proceeded to institute Canada Lodge No. 49, in one of the Orange Halls of the city. The Lodge was duly instituted, officers installed, and a number of candidates initiated, and the Brothers Of the new Lodge were started on their career of usefulness by words of encouragement from all. It affords me much pleasure to add that Canada Lodge now meets in tlie Hall of the Manchester Unity Lodges, and that she is prospering as ^ell as we had reason to hope. I have had the pleasure of visiting ■«.■■ '■> GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 997 -with them several times since, and to assist at initiations and iu Degrees. At the last session of this Grand Lt)df ' ,.' •■■•■; 11 ;.•-*: i judicial to the best interests of the Lod^^e, and whicli resulted tliat evening in sevei-al of the officers elect refusing to be installed. A new election was resorted to, and after the installation seven members asked for and were granted withdrawal cards, amongst them tlie retiring Noble Grand, Brother Ramsay, and the retiring Secretary, who was V. G. elect. I regretted this action very much, and used all my per- suasive powers to prevent it, but in vain. 7. Representatives, I would recommend that Charters and Work- ing Books be given to each of the new Lodges previously named, for the sum of Thirty Dollars each, as I had told them all that was the amount they would te charged. Brothers, I have much pleasiu-e m stating that but very few ques- tions of a legislative character have been sxibmitted to me during tlie year, which I take to be a plain indication of harmony and uniformity in the working of our Lodges. I have visited all of the Lodges but two in the jurisdiction, some of them twice, and many three times in the past year, and I congratulate each and all upon their con-ect ma. er of working, and the punctuahty and dispatch of Lodge business ; and without undue boasting, I beheve our Lodges wUl compare favorably with older and more favored jurisdictions. 8, 9, 10. Under date of October 10th, 1867, D. D. Grand Master Ferguson wrote me that the custom prevailed in Excelsior Lodge of members vouching for brothers without the term password, and in ar- rears sufficient to disqualify them from receiving it, and asking my de- cision. My decision was, "That a brother in arrears sufficient to dis- qualify him from receiving the term password cannot be admitted to the Lodge. See Digest, page 11, section 4, An-ears." And that Ex- celsior Lodge voting to admit a member in arrears, after being so refused admittance by order of the N. G., was illegal. Bro. Ferguson also asliLed, "Should the candidate be put in possession of the P. W. before retiring, to work his way in ?" Answer, — "Before retiring." 11. D. D. G. M. Purvis, of Union Lodge, asks : "In opening the Lodge, does the Warden receive the Password or Explanation, or both ?" My reply was, that the Password was all that was required of Brothers to be given to the W^arden prior to opening. 12-13. Chatham Lodge No. 26 asks, under date of May 28, as fol- lows : " Charges having been preferred by one Past Grand against another Past Grand for slander ; if there are not sufficient P. G.'s in good standing to form the required Committee, is it legal to put Scarlet Degree members on said Committee?"' Answer, — "Yes, if there are not five qualified brothers, the peers of the accused." An appeal has been taken by Bro. Thomas Lawless, of Excelsior Lodge, against the action of said Lodge and of D. D. G. M., Bro. Ferguson. The appeal is lierewith submitted without comment, marked C. 14, I have received reports from the following District Deputy Grand Masters, all of which are highly encouraging, and sliow a marked degree of i^rosperity and correct working of their respective Lodges, viz. : District Deputy Grand Masters Taylor, of Brock No. 9 ; Purvis, of Union 16 ; Smith, of Chatham 29 : Heiou. for Eureka 30. Forest City 88, and Dominion 48, of London : C. D. Tufford, of Gore 34 ; Flet- clier, of Samaritan 35 ; Marlatt. of St. Marys 36 ; Ferguson, for Excel- sior 44, and Unity 47, of Hamilton, which are herewith submitted. in. Brothers, I believe the time has arrived when this Grand Lodge has abundant means to provide her officers and representatives with GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 2SMJ the lUigulia and Jewels of their respective offices, aud I think it is ini- IHirative ou this Grand Lodge to do so. See Digest page 76, section 10. I would therefore recommend that a committee be appointed to prociu'e for the Grand Officers the proper and appropriate Kegalia and Jewels, and a sufficient number of Past (Jrands' sashes and aprons for the use of tlio Representatives. 16. I would also recommend for your earnest consideration the ex- pediency of reviving tlie separate office of Grand Treasnrei' in this Grand Lodge, as I believe such an officer did once exist here. 1 fail to see tlie policy or economy of merging the offices of Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer in one incumbent ; I think it exti'emely injndi- (jious, and should be abolished. 17. I believe the time has arrived when this jurisdiction is entitled to an additional representative in the Supreme Grand Lodge. If such is the fact, whicli yon will learn from tlie Report of the R, W. Grand Secretary and Treasurer, you will have the right to elect an additional representative to that R. W. Grand liody at youi' present session should yon so elect. This fact in itself is an evidence of the increased pros- perity aud progress of our beloved Order in the year just closed. 18. I would respectfully recommend that such changes be made in tlie Constitution of Subordinates as will allow the admission of members with unexpired Withdrawal Cards over the prescribed age of 50 years. As the Constitution now stands, there is no provision for this class of members. Allow me to add that in my judgment many healthy changes might be made in Constitution, and to this end I would earnestly recommend that a Committee of revision be appointed to meet in the recess, and report at the next Grand Lodge Session. 19. In consequence of a geographical change in the name of this Province, and the legislation of the Grand Lodge of the United States, you wiU be required to make such changes in the Constitution, Charters, Seal, &c., as will conform to such change. 20. On the 28th July, I received from five Brothers, Scarlet mem- bers of Canada Lodge No. 49, cf Toronto, their withdrawal Cards and petition to institute another Lodge in the city of Toronto. I forwarded the same to the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Bro. King, requesting him to make out a dispensation, sign my name to it, and forward the iiavae to Deputy Grand Master Barr, with commission and instructions to proceed to Toronto and institute the new Lodge. I received a letter from the Grand Secretary stating that I must have overlooked tht't provision in our Constitution requiring ten applicants for a new Liodoe in a locality where one already existed. I regretted this very much as Canada Lodge had granted in my presence their full sanction to the "nstituting of the contemplated new Lodge. And although it was no i altogether with my approval, yet as the field is very large in the city of Toronto, I believe that eventually it will be productive of good, and I would recommend that such action be taken as will be requisite to institute another Lodge in that city. 21. Brothers, we liave in our jurisdiction four Lodges of the Cana- dian Order of the Manchester Unity, two in Toronto and two in Hamilton, and as they are isolated and cannot affiliate with us, would it not be wise in us, being the stronger, to extend the right hand of fellowship and invite them in the name of F. L. T. to tjonie into our fold ? — It certainly would be for their l)enefi\i and interest to do so. The recent action in Australia should afford us encouragement to make an effort. >\ .■? ■*■■ '■. '1 U ■M'^^'^' -' ii; til' »> .■; ' ' ) 't ^ r'f ■■■■"■" ^^f ■'ili-'f::^'iiPI^ ■' •v. ■■■''% ■ * ' ■ «■ ■ " . V ^ ■ J ■ , '.'-•■■..■,>■'■ '! f ■■« ■H- f r i .V,, if' ILij , •.•. ' r* • 1" I.;i ' m ;/• :?^'': . ': '.S ... •!l(. • I . •••■';■■ ;k)0 JOURNAL OF THE J cannot close this report ■without here publicly returning my sin- cere and lieartt'elt thanks to your efficient and obUgiiig Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Bro. J. B. King, to whom 1 am under many ohligatious for his prompt and business-like manner in performing tlie duties of his office. Officers and Rei)resentatives, allow me hert! to present a synopsis of the work of our Order in this jurisdiction for the past year, referring you to the Report of the Oraud Secjretary and Treasurer for the same in detail, viz : Whole number of members, June 30th, 1867 1050 Initiated during the year 405 Admitted by Card 18 Reinstated 7 430 Withdrawn by Card..! 44 Ceased to be members by N. P. D 11 Deaths 7 02 ' Increase 368 Total contributing members in good standing 1137 showing an increase of over 33 per cent, on last report. The annual receipts of Subordinates for the year was nearly $10 000 Widow and Orphan Fund on hand amounts to nearly 10 000 General Fund .' 15 000 \Mio can say after this exhibit that our noble Order is not pro- gressing in this jurisdiction '' And I trust this is onlj^ the beginning of what we may soon expect if we are true to the teachmgs and principles which we all profess. In conclusion. Brothers, permit me to congratulate you on the very prosperous condition of om- beloved Order in our jurisdiction ; and return to you one and all my heartfelt thanks for the confidence reposed to me at all tunes since my first connexion with this Grand Lodge. Commending you one and all to the favor and protection of our Father above. , , Respectfully submitted in F. L. & '£., . , HENRY McAFEE, (ivand Master. The Grand Secretary and Treasurer then submitted his Annual Report, with statement of receipts and expenses for the past year, which was on motion of Rep. T. Partridge referred to the Committee on destribution. GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER'S REPORT. Tu the M. W. Grand Master, (ffftcefK find h'epreticnttitiveii. ,,': \- . Brothers, — Once again, after the lapse of another eventful year, have we been permitted by the great and All-wise Grand Master of the Universe to assemble in Grand Lodge, to hear accounts of the progress we have made during the year, and to legislate for the good of the Ordei'. With the close of the fiscal year, devolves upon me again the duty of rendering an account of my stewardship. . .-;,,.; , ,.; !r " V GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 301 The duties specially assigned me, by resolutions adopted at the last session, have been attended to as far as practicable. Immediately after the close of the session 1 received tenders for printing the Journal of 1867. The Courier being t\w. Invest, I accepted, and with all despatch I compiled the Minutes, and liad printed (JWX)) three hundred copies, sending copies to eacli Lodge. Ofticer, Past Ofti- cer, and Representative of this Grand Lodge, and to each (irand Lodge and Grand Encampment in the United States. In accordance with the resolution of Rep. C. H. Haukinson on'page 287 of Journal, I liad inserted in the Ottawa fia::ette, Essex /icronf, and Brant K-vponitor, the proper notice of our intention to apply to the Legislature of Ontario for an Act of Incorporation for our Order, which application was duly made. Tlie result will be comnnmicated to you liereafter. The resolution authorizing a letter of condolence and sympathy to our late M. W. Grand Master, Bro. R. Wigmore, on account of his being compelled by a Provincial law to resign his position in tlie Ordei-, has Vjeen compUed with. In accordance with the resolution of Hep. Smith of No. 47, page 287, Journal 1867, 1 wrote to the Managers of the Grand Trunk and Great Western Railways, asking them to grant free return tickets to all Officers, Representatives and Past Grands wlio may attend the session of this Grand Lodge at IngersoU, on the 5th August. 1868. The Great Western, with its accustomed hberality, at once acceded to the request, and instructed me to have printed a form of certificate, one to be given to each member here, entitling him to a free return ticket. The Grand Trunk did not grant the request, inasmuch as the distance to be trav- eled by representatives was so short. The resolution instructing me to correspond witli the several Lodges which contributed to the relief of the Quebec sufferers, with a view to ascertain what disposition each Lodge wished to have made of the amount they subscribed, has been compUed with. Union Lodge No. 16, Eureka Lodge No, BO. and Avon Lodge No. 41, ordered the amount subscribed by them to be returned to them, in all #22 ; while Brock No. 9, Gore 84, Excelsior 44, Samaritan 35, St. Mary's 36, Frontier 45, and Moimt Zion 46. instructed me to send the amounts donated by them to the Southern Relief Fund. I accordingly sent to Grand Corresponding and Recording Secretary, Jas. L. Ridgely, a draft for $80.25 gold, as a donation from the Lodges in Ontario to the Southern Relief Fund, the receipt of which lias been duly acknow- ledged. 1. Agreeably to resolution on page 284, Jom'nal, I instnicted Bro. J. W. Orr, publisher of the AiiierU-tiii Odd Felloir, to send one copy of his magazine to each Lodge in this jurisdiction. In view of the efforts put forth by Bro. Orr for tlie advancement of om- Order and the prin- ciples it teaches, I would respectfully recommend that the subscrip- tion be renewed. 2. With regard to the resolution instructing the Grand Officers to invest the surplus fund of this Grand Lodge, I would say, that not knowing what amount would be required to seciu-e the Act of Incor- poration applied for, we con Id not tell what amount there would be left to invest. , Immediately after the close of the session I forwarded to D. D. G. M., James Heron, Loudon, the resolution of the committee relative to ■1 '4 li • .1-. "••«• /••'■ t':%l 1, ; iji^i^^iij ■*«■».-■ " ii 1 if i-i'. .'■ ', ,' ^ i.^'. ■:\-:ii\ '■i ;!'i^.-'''4 ^• ■ '.-i &■■'% ' , : •■. ■ P.':'. .'.i'iHi" - • « ■' V. - • •■fri 4 "■, ->•.-■ ;■'%• :-:\ 'I \ !■■■■• «* ■ '■'■■..: *^ ■ ■' ..'V 1 : ♦ 1 '•' |l '" ;^ » ;^'' « '? • %L ^1^; ' I I, -. I. • 1 .■ ■ -'':f ■> \i:i '■ ■■■'■ '. ' «:. .'i:--. 1 .' ■ ■j . 8^»' JOUBNAL OF THE the admission of P. G. Thomas Brown, of Eureka Lodge, and in dne course i«!ceived a reply that tlie same had heen complied with. On the '25tli of December 1 received from the Grand Secretarj' of the Grand Lodge of Colorado an order for ten blank Charters, which were at once forAvarded, and the receipt thereof duly acknowledged. 3. While in Toronto, on the 14th January, 1868, assisting at the institution of Canada Lodge, I met a brother, James George, formerly a menjber of Home Lodge of that city, who delivered to me the minute and other books of that Lodge, which had been in his keeping since the Lodge became defunct. 4. Bro. J. C. Lindop, once a member of the late Elgin Lodge, St. Thomas, wishing to become a member of Samaritan Lodge, with a view to being one of the charter members of Otter Lodge, and having no card, applied to this Grand Lodge for one. By direction of the M. W. Grand Master, a card was given him, it having been clearly established that he was not one of tliose brethren who took part in the proceedings which caused the dissolution of late Elgin Lodge. 5. On the 10th February, Grand Rep., Bro. James Woodyatt, re- ceived a telegram from Toroi;ito, stating that our Act of Incorporation was meeting strong opposition, requesting him to show the message to me, and for both of us to come immediately to Toronto to look after our interest. I telegraphed the M. W. Grand Master for instructions, who at once replied, deputizing Bro. James Woodyatt and myself to go at once to Toronto and use our utmost exertions to secure the passage of the Act. We did so, but without success. (A report of this deputa- tion will supplement this report — marked B.) 6. Mr. Charles Foster, of the city of Hamilton, represented that he was a member in good standing in late Victoria Lodge, at Caledonia, when it became defunct, and requested a Card of Clearance. Not hav- ing any of the records of tliat Lodge, and no other satisfactory evi- dence, the request was not granted. 7. I received on the 5th June a number of circulars from the Sec- retary of Walker Lodge No. 19, of Huntsville, Texas, setting forth their misfortune in havin«? their haU and effects destroyed by fire, and ask- ing a donation from the several Lodges in this jurisdiction. By direc- tion of the Grand Master, I sent one circular to each Lodge in this jurisdiction. The following is the result, viz : Gore Lodge 84, $6 ; Chat- ham Lodge '29, $4 ; Frontier Lodge 45, $5, U. S. currency. 8. The Constitution and By-laws of Dominion Lodge No. 48, Can- ada Lodge No. 49, and Otter Lodge No. 50. are herewith submitted. 9. Application has been frequently made to me for a copy of our Constitution, together with the Constitution and Rules of Order as laid down for Subordinate Lodges. The supjily printed in the first Journal of Proceedings is now exhausted ; and with a view to having a new edition printed, I have compiled the amendments which have been adopted from time to time, and would suggest that a number be printed. 10. Though I have written to one or two Lodges, and given them the amendment to our Constitution relative to the amount of contribu- tions to be set apart for the W. & O. Fund, I find they persist in adher- ing to the original law, and place one-third instead of one-fifth to the credit of that fund. , 11. As a matter of convenience and reference, I would suggest that your Grand Secretary be instructed to procure a book in which to reg- .••.«:•.' i GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST. BOS St. evi- ister the names of all Past Grands whose certificates shall have been sent in to tliis Grand Lodj^e. 12. The financial statement for tlie year ending 80th Jnnc, is sub- stantially as follows : Dr. To balance on hand, per last Report $1304 08 " Amount received during the year 1141 22 Cr. Total, $2446 30 By paid Mileage and Per Diem, session of 1867 $ 977 71 Balance on hand, June ;{Oth, 1868 1467 69 The details of the above are as follows : $2445 80 J. B. KING, GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE R. W. GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 1867. DB. August 9 To V)alauce from last report .$1304 08 (f 30 " Dominion Lodge No 48 Charter fee, (fee, . 30 00 Oct. 19 " Forest City do 88 supplies, 3 86 ii 24 " Excelsior do 44 " Tracts 50 (( 28 10 " do do " Gore Lodge, do 44 do Ii nn Nov. 34 do Tracts, 80 1868. Jan'y 3 " Frontier do 45 ner ceutaee HQ OR 3 do do 15 suppUes 6 63 t( 8 " Gore do 34 percentage, ,. 14 69 it " do do 34 supplies, 16 do 4 00 V 4( 14 " Union do .. 28 92 i( 18 " Eureka do 30 do . 42 56 It 18 " Forest Cit; • do 38 do . 57 54 it 18 18 " Dominion " do do- do 48 do 11 0/5 it 48 supplies, fi Oft tt 18 " Chatham do 29 por centage, 17 7ft . (( 18 " Erie do ;13 do '. 23 78 (( 18 do do 38 rn acc't of supplies 22 it 18 " Mt. Zion dr. 46 do percentage, 9 41 it 18 " St. Mary's do 36 per centage, .36 digest, . 22 20 tt 18 do ' do 1 50 H 18 " Colorado Gi'and I jodge ; 10 Charters $20. U. S. Cy., 14 20 . ti 18 " Samaritan Lodgp No. .35 percentage, 32 68 it 18 " do do 3"< supplies, 1 32 Feb. 1 " Excelsior do 44 per centage 22 87 (( 10 " J. C. Lindop, of late Elgin Lodge, T. Card, 25 (( 17 « Unity Lodge No. 47 per ccmtage, . 16 87 *< 18 " Avon do 41 do 21 60 « 18 " Samaritan do 35 supplies, 47 balance of per centage, 2 00 (( 2fi " Unity do 2 12 April 8 " Brook do 9 per centage, 46bal. of do 13 39 (1 8 30 " Mt. Zion do do do 2 00 « 46 supplies, 2 90 (( 21 " Union do 16 do 3 00 June 14 " Samaritan do 35 do 4 00 July 9 " Gore do 34 per centage term, June 30, 1868, ... . 20 02 July 10 " Union do 10 do do 45 15 «i 10 " St. Mary'n do 36 do , dp 33 do m 19 10 ■( 13 " Erie do 23 75 (( 13 " do do 33 amount of acc't 9 26 (f 16 " Chatham do 29 j)er centage 31 92 .( 16 " Avon do 11 do 30 41 11 17 " Otter do 50 do ,,... . 21 68 P). '#|4'--'pS|lil t%-'\ ,;■ > 1 , ■:.'im' I tK:. ^ '■■'■/' >4. I: "J J :■; ■■(: f - ' 'HI tt; ' li ^yM i ,* ' ^^flf HS; - '•• i} ' ■• -'U Ifln ( :'(>! ; in''! -i.v-i w" ' i: . ■ ■ »t mt^ ■■^ ... Km : >• tSh' ' • ».. m^ ' Wk\ ' . • ■ jWi ■uH ( , ^' • , mV: H ' ' ."'.!* '"^ H • ■• ■ • I^Hl * * Ik ' 804 JOURNAL OF THE 1*. ^'■: » ■. ■' '«.' •, ;i- .• •/. \ i'. ... ,;€ iv ■ Jm_ '. . * : ■' t: ( ' '■* ■* V • ■ I. • * \\ -• • I* I * ■ ' . J "f ■ •; i • i .' 't ■ i '•' " . ■" 4' * '.1 "?''' July 17 u 17 It 17 (* 17 t( 17 t( '12 t« 2-y a •2-2 t( 2:\ 11 2H i» '28 (( 24 it 21 ii 24 t( 2S Auff. 1 4 t( 5 (1 .'-. it .T 1 1 r, 1867 August f< ii t< t « u ■(I l( « (( « « « It 1 ' l( « M (( :■ l< (« (1 « II « (( (1 ' <( .. / II II 1 ' II II l< " - M ' do do GO HupplieB and charter 34 17 Rnrektt do !t() |)er rciita'^o 43 03 Forest f'itv do !JH do HH 03 ' Doniiiiioir do 4H do ' 33 12 lid do supplies 5 55 Brock do !t ilo 4 00 do do per I'ddiiK'" 17(50 Siiinaritaii do 3,') do 32 72 ' Otter do r)!) digest • 150 Foront City do 38 HUpplies 7 .'lO Froiitivr " do \r> do 3 (X) do do per lientnpfo 32 9(1 Mt. Zioii do l(> do 11^28 do do supjilies I'OO Ciiiiiidii do 4i) per ceiitiifte •••• 3fi 04 ' ruiou do 1(> Hupplies 6.50 Canada do 41) clmrter fee and acc't 82 18 lix21 44 " .John Taylor, jr.,R.W.Grand Warden 26 24 " .T. B. King.E. W. Grand Sec. and Treas 9 44 " .Tas. Smith, R. W, Grand Rep. to Grand, Lodge U. S., 12 (54 " .Tas. Curie, Rep. of Brock Lodge, 26 24 " S. G. Dolson, " Union do 4 00 " T. Healy, " do do 4 00 " Isaac Smith, Chatham do 17 75 '• .Tas. Heron, " Eureka do 12 fi4 " .TohnHuuter, " do do 12(54 " Robert Kirkpatriek, do do 12 64 " C. H. Hanldnson, Flrie do 1.160 " W. A. Glover, do do 13 60 '• E. Chalcraft, Rep. Gore do 9 44 " .Tas. Mclntyre, " Samaritan 1112 G. H. Marlatt, " St. Mary's 14 32 Robt. Barbour. " do 14 32 ■' Wra.Bissell, " Forest City 12 64 " Thos. Pfirlri Irc, do 12(54 '' M.D.Dawson," do 12 64 " E. Belt/., " do 12 64 " Thos. T. Irving, Avon Lodge 1128 " C.BTaylor, " do 11 28 " .T. W. Fergnson, Excelsior Lodge, (5 56 " C.E. Peirce, " do 6.56 " A.B.Graham, Frontier Lodge 2144 " George Irwin, " do 2144 " F.Green, " Mt. Zion Lodge, 15 52 " John Smith, " Unity Lodge 6 56 " Committee of Union Lodge, exti'a appropriation, . . 42 12 " Bro. Callaghan, Janitor, 3 00 " Bro. R. Wigmore, late Grand Master, aeoount for postage and travelling expenses, 40 21 ^- - - - -■■ .m; ,' }-t ■ _ ■: .it, '- ':- -fsi-t':.'- "^ '"'^ ','"sr ,-.,....■■ . . . ■ ' ''■' -' ' '''^ I ■■ - ..W^^^'f- ■"''. ' •■ '- • •< t, '» w I. ^ 5 65 4 m 7 W) 2 72 I -yQ 7 :to 3 (X) t2 fl(S 1 'iS ro<> (K) 42 Sepl. i) (1 21) ft 21 (t ;<() Oct. 8 Nov. H (1 17 (< «( IWiH. Jan. :« 4( t( 14 Marcl (> .faunaij' Feb. 22 April May 1 (1 (( 1)> Julv 1 «< 17 t{ 30 Aug, 5 11 5 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 808 Bro. Srlmeidcr, of Omtliam Iin(lRp,forexpenHe8 at- tt'iidiiig the pi'oiMiriiiKof tlie t'tToctH of late Roml Eiiii Ludnv 7 00 I'ixpiPSH i'lini-;,'i'K on dehk to Ilrantfovd, 2 ()0 C'attiif,'e oil wiMie 25 Bro. .Iimu'H Woodyatt, Roji. tti (i. L. I'. S. : Hcprescntativti 'i'n\, f 7'> (X) Supplies 1(K» 2S 1 7 8 4 ;j 6 834 153 204 1!»1 '>r,o 240 li»(J 28 49 53 40 ^175 28 leNH diHeount,. Avon Lod^i', C^iu>)>eu huliHcriptiou returned.. . . I'nitm Lo7'(a)i (Mil Fellow... , .Vnierican Express, supplies from Grand Lodge Uni ted States Expositor office, books for Cunada Lodge .V. D. Clement, postage accou'it to date American Express cliarges , Monti-eal Telegrapli {'ompany, Expositor office, printing foi'ms, &c , I'ost-ofllce account to date, three months, I'jxpress Company .L Sutherland, stationery J. B. King, Grand Secretary and Treasurer " Account, incidentals Cash on hand to balance ' " Total 512445 30 STATEMENT OF STOCK ON HAND, AUG. 5th, 1868. Installation Book, at ^2.00 9 2 00 Charge Books, at #3.00 21 00 I)egi-ee Books, at $3.00, 24 00 Degree of Rebekah Books, at $2.00 8 00 Pulalic Installation Books, at $1.25 3 75 Copies Digest G. L. U. S., at $1.25 7 50 Propositions for Membership, at 2c Ig 55 Reports on Character, at 2c 3 Representatives' Certificates, at 2c 4 P. G. Certificates, at 2c, 3 Treasui-er's Bonds, at 6c 12 50 Orders for Supplies, at 3c 7 20 Odes, at 6c H 7(j Blank Rules and Regulations, at 10c 2 80 Withdrawal Cards, at 25c . . . 12 25 Travelling Cards, at 25c , 13 26 Tracts on Odd Fellowship, at 2c 92 20 131 4« 7 00 5 00 10 00 62 46 1 OS 80 33 12 00 10 00 2 35 10 i)6 !» r)5 40 60 22 26 1 25 6 00 4 97 2 85 4 49 6 50 3 46 1 00 7 ;io 50 00 3 00 1467 59 06 08 82 ,•■■4. :,■'.- V: ^in ■ f fed, .i:l" '•'■■■*.■':% X^ ^A '■■■'f-i .'■'■i<'--.|'J ..•;■•'. i' I f . «1 *^]^r' ■..:,■■ 'rm ■>■ .■•".i'-.!'Fa ; :' ■ ■ .■■ ■ ^' •■•4;. '"N^ . > '• I «,' "^ •4. t\!* jr-v ) : ■ -Is , 1 •• |i . ;'i f 1 4 HI If 1 806 JOURNAL OP THE 1 DmitiT Htoiu' 6a --)() ■I Hliiiik ('liiirtiM's fniMiile, lit. Dl,."i(» « (K) 112 ('liiirtciN, f(»r IMC of this (rruml I.ixIki' Tietti'i'-lu'iulinpH, Stiitioiicry, itc '> (K) 9218 07 ASSKTS or (HIANl) LOIXtK. Amount of Stock mi Innid ♦ 2lH 07 lieKulin, itc, of ili'fillict f,o(lj;Hs ]0 00 Aiiiiiint due l)y Siilioidiimlc liodj^t-s -l 24 C^aHh in TroaKurfrV IimimIh 14(17 ft!) ^Um 00 RECAI'ITULAIMOX. Number initiated 40') Adir.itted liy C.i\vi\ lieinHtiited Withdrawn by Curd Censed to lie iiicnibei's, X. l*. J). Expelled De.eiised IH 7- 44 11 00 7- 4!tO ti2 Net in( reane .... Of inenil)ers iiH per lust report. Aptualnieinb,'>rrthip Of members in iirreiivs (suHpended nnd not Huspended). Contributing members. ( )f degrees eonferiTtl Of brotliers relieved Of widowed fimiiies relieved am 1050 1418 281 1137 987 104 15 Amount i)nid for relief of l)rotliers |1335 Ofi " " •' of widowed families '. 558 00 <« " Hiuving the deiid 262 18 ^2145 24 Amount percentage received | 890 00 " Annual reroiptK 9948 27 " Widow and Orphims' Fund 9598 5(i " General Fund 14047 09 Total P4483 92 'I ■ 1 r ■■■ V, . r -. i 1^ ■' ■* i lit' >.* • i» 8nt«»fl nn IH 7— m) 11 00 7— t)2 368 1050 1418 281 1137 987 104 15 11335 Of) 558 00 252 18 12145 24 f 890 (K) 9948 27 9598 5(i 14047 09 .*;Vt483 92 r 2 (E a >> ORAXD r,(>D("fK (W ONTAltIO, 307 MHujiiaiU-M I" l.'i'V g?S;?i??33;?5'-;3t=3:igiSl533 I S 2 ii i! 3 ?l 3 12 5 3 5 12 ;5 8 'i^'£ •piiii,! pu,..i»rt I 5 1 S 3 :2 3 ;■€ I i2 a ;! 3 a i ?| StitAauti •Hai[iimi,.[ pdAvopfw joj'!l'ni'OH>F"-l rN f-H ^ •g 'cI 'N JOJ 1'9H«30 :-f-a"-«? •papundHng •papuadans ^ou aitiJxiB ni sjsquiaj^ •8q?TI3(X •psni'tixan ■pa^nr>ff>^ ■iHiHOI -pH ; -rH t-( •CO^CO>HrH>rap-(i-(aO^ . .rH-4rH •ps^B^auiajj I ; ; ;"* ; i®* : iiH : ;■ : : : 7 •p.tB3 .Cq pa^;)Tin pv S a • iH « IO« " IV rH 01 CO CO " W CO CO "^ ^ ^ ^ ;*y ^ ^ 10 o ^4 '1 ) 7-' a ■ a o» • I '5* Ml! mm j^-^^- '•.";■ 'ivr If ■' K\, .1,. ', . ' :,i ' 8.'«ti' %■*■•■' .'tf^l'kWI •;,ic ■'■•;■'■:•%•- J •.•If '.•• •♦: it!'' ■ .1 • ■ ■'■.' :i#ti m W I'- '' -■'■] . \ \" . • }. '.■' ■; 1 *>' f ■. « \^ ^H'--.. f: rf. ' * 'i I' ' If;:'-- kti' ; ■ - • • 30fl JOURNAL OP THE 13. Bnt one case of appeal has been sent in for yonr action, tliat is the case of Gore Lo '■'t ''■■'■'■'"■' .. ']is'.. :,'■ ' ^^^- ' A !■■. ■'. ,. ■ ."■ 4, ft -.'■■•V ■■'■;. ■•■■ /-;» •■;v-'>:;;-i.. -;v*.-"'' ' .■' •»■'' ^ '*. -,' ' . '■ 1. . i . . ' * .'h. .'•■'■■ ' '. ■l| ■• ■^'.-•i ' • • ■ w ■* . ..■ ■ m ' ' ', ; ' ' '■', ' \\. ^^M i> ^HH 9^1i!l'; 1^'' ■- •>'. ■ • • a" . * • !■* ' IS * '• : ^C - ■ ' 310 .lOUllNAL Ol'" THE lienulved, — That the hours of the sessions of this Grand Loclge during the present session be as follows : From !) o'clock a.m., till 12 o'clock noon : and from '2 o'clock p. m. until fi o'clock ji. m. Grand Representative, James Woodyatt. then read his Annual liepoxi;, which was, on motion, referred to tlie Committee on Distril)utioii : '/)) III! GRAND REPRESt^NTATIVKS REPORT. /('. M'. GivikI Linhjr »/ Ontario. I. <). I). /-'. .• Brethren, — Your . Representative to the Grand Lod{j;e of the United States, i)resents the followinj>; report of the proeeedinj^s and transactions of tliat body at its Session in the City of New York, eoni- menciuf' on the KJth of Septend)er, 1867. The Session opened at Irving Hall, a si»acious and eonnno(Uous room, tastefully and conveniently fitted up l)y tlie Grand Lodf^e of tlic State of New York, for the occasicm. . M. W. Grand Master Gould, in an address of welcome, tendered the use of tlie Hall for the purposes of the Session. The address was responded to, and tlie use of the Hall accejited by the M. W. Grand Sire. The Grand Officers and a full representation from all the Jiu'is- dictions being present, tlie Session was opened l)y iirayer, offered by the R. W. Grand Chaijlain. P. G. Sire Kennedy, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of New Y'ork, Ijresented invitations to visit the several places a nd institutions follow- ing, viz : The Centrfil Park, the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asy lum, the N. Y. Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, the New York Juvenile Asylum, the Metropolitan Fire Department, the Department of Public Charities and Corrections, tlie Board of Education and others. The terms in wliich these invitations were given. !ind the accept- ance of tlieni urged, liad tlie effect of convincing tlie members of the Grand Lodge that they were welcome and honored visitors of the great City of New York, and tliat their presence had been anticipated and prepared for. The best response that could be given to such friendly greeting was by receiving all with hearty thanks, and res])ectfully accepting as many of them as the time at the disposal of the (irand Lodge would permit. I feel warranted in stating that every meniber felt delighted and profited by the many ]»leasant and instructive scenes witnessed by them, and that they will long cherisli the remembrance of all the kind- ness and courtesy shown to them while attending the Sessi(m of 18()7. The M. W. Grand Sire reiul bis iij])ort, eongiatulating the liepre- Beutatives on the flourishing condition of the Order in nearly all the Jurisdictions ; referring to tlie general observanc(! of the 'HSih of April as a day of thanksgiving for blessings vouchsafed ; stating that the amount contributed for tht' relief of the Southern Lodges had not yet reaclied a sufficient sum. and suggesting that the Cirand Lodges loan to the several Southern Grand Lodges such amounts iistliey inaj' deem necessary to meet the wants of their Subordinate Lodges ; giving a synopsis of the work performed in the Lower Provinces and Canada East by Bro. P. G. M. Fre United States. 2. The Lodge to wliich tlie applicant belongs is entitled to the fees for degrees. No fjodge has the right to give a c;ertificate to receive the degrees until the fees are paid. It is the duty of any Lodge, upon the i»resentation of a dul\ authenticated degree cei-tificate, if the bro- ther is in good standing, to confer the degree upon the candidate hold- ing and presenting such certificate. o. The Noble Grand has no power to set aside any part of the Constitution of his Lodge. The objetttionable section must be repeal- ed or amended in the manner provided for in said Constitution, and is binding on him and his Lodge luitil so re[)ealed nv amended. 4. The Vice Grand of a Lodge has no right to call a Past (rrand to preside over his Lodge during the absence of the Noble (rrand : and all acts done by the Lodge during such time are illegal and should be set aside. 5. A Gr M * ' ■ , ' ?'■■.■•■■<.'. i: _ y ■"t ', . '% ■ \ ^':- ,.,V /, ■' < '.'>'''V. .'•, ■ f ■ 'J. ',;•,. . 1 ': > • , .i- CI '::■ • ■.' i; : ■•\' ' ■'■.-■^4 i$P ;.'):• I t'.A ,i.! 'U1 v,-;:i Mi ?M V ". ^ \. H12 JOUHNAL OF THE ()u the matter of Southern Relief, the follo\viii{^ wus adopted : I'hat the M. W. Grand Sire, the R. W. Grand Secretary luid tlie K. W. Grand Treasurer, be appointed a eoiuniittee to disburse the Southern Juris- diction Eehef Fund, in such a manner as in their judf^nient will most conduce to tlie welfare of the Lodf^es and Encampments for whom this friendly aid has been projiosed. The Committee on the State of the Order repented on tlie decisions of the M. W. Grand Sire, concurring in the 1st, "ind, Brd, rtth, (ith, '"<: and 9th. recommending that the 4tli be modified to road as folh. ./s, viz. : While it is undoubtedly the duty of tlie Vice Grand to ]n'eside over the Lodge in the absence of the Noble (Jrand, the cashes and cir- cumstances are immerous, upon occasions of Initiation and Grand Visi- tation, when there might be great propriety in the acting Noble Grand calling to his assistance the best experience of the Lodge ; And recommending that instead of the 8tli decisioii the following l)e adopted, viz. : That a Subordinate Lodge, bitore pre ceding to l)al- lot to advance brothers in the degrees, must be closed in the initiatory degree in form and manner as i)rescribed in the Charge Book, and after having regularly been closed in the form provided, tlu; Lodge must then be opened in the degree or degrees applied for in the form and manner provided m the Degree Charge Book, page ;>, and shall not be opened again in the Initiatory. The subject of the pnyiiieut of weekly beiietits. or the aibnission of Honorary or Non-Benetieial Members, being optional witli drrand or Subordinate Lodges, occiiiued the attention of the Grand Lodge f(U' some time — first, on a resolution laid o\er troin the i)revious Session, as follows, viz. : " Tliat tla; several juvisdictioiis subordmate to this Grand Lodge are hereby authorized and recommeiuled to provide such suitHble legislation as may be re(piisite to enable working Lodges and Kncanipiiieuts to receive as noii-benelieial members, such members as may have baen suspended for non-payment of dues, and for no other cause. /'lorii/i'd, — That such iioii-y)euetieiiil members shall not be eligible to office or entitleil to vote in the Lodges or Encampments to which they may be admitted." On this rest^lution the yeas and nays were taken, your representa- tive voting •■ yea. " The vote was : Yeas. -I'l : Nnys, (14. .\gain the matter came up in a rejun't of the Committee on the State of the Order, to whom the subject as mentioned in the report of the yi. W. Grand Sire was referred. Tlie Committee reported as fol- lows : " Thiit tlii^ [layment of weekly benefits to siik members is the distinguishing characteristic of our Order, a/.d may be regarded as the fundamental principle of Odd Fellowship, wlrcii. combined with the moral precepts i«iid teaoJiiags of the Order, has made t)ur organization so eminentlj' successful. Tlie repeated affirmance and heretofore con- sistent adherence to this peeuliai' ieatur*^ of our Order induces the Committee to dissent from the o])iiiions expressed by the; M. W. draiid Sire." The above report was adopted by the (irand Lotlge. after consider- able discussion, by a verj' decided vote. The Legislative Committee re])orted tla; following resolution. wiiich was adopted . " That the 2{)t)i of April be. niiittee, to whom the resolution of ReiJ. Woodyatt, of Canada West, in relation to changing the name of this Chanel Lodge had been referred, beg leave to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, it is inexpedient to legislate on this subject, and the Conunittee ask to be discharged from its further cfmsidei-ation." This report, after some discussion, was adopted, but sabsequently Kep. Smith, of Illinois, laid on the table a proposed amendment, to the elTect that article L section 1, of the Constitution be h mended, by strik- ing out the -words "of the United States." And your reju-esentative also submitted a proposed amendment ot the same article and section, by striking out the words "Grand Lodge of the United States,"' and inserting "Supreme Grand Lodge." These amemlments will come up for discussion at tlie next meeting, when I think it probable that either one or the other of tliem. if not adopted, will at least receive the vote of a very large number of the members. The Legislative Comnxittet; sul)mitte(l tlie following resolution, whicli was adopted, viz : "That whenever, ui the judgment of a State (irand IJody. it may be expedient, it shall be hiwtul to allow a Lodge or Kn<;ampmeiit lo be resuscitated upon the application of five of the former members of the Lodge, or seven of the former members of the Knc;anipmeiit, as the case may be. and to give tlie name, cliarter and effects of such defunct sulxn-dinates to such applicants. Provided, that the iietitioneis. at tlie time of tlieir aiiplication, shall not be connected with any other subo/'linatc (jodge or Kncamimient." Anicle 4 of the By-laws was, on a two-thirds vote, amended liy adding the following tc the concluding sentence : "Provided, th^t noth ing contained in tliis aiticle sliall ojierate to jirevent tlie Grand Lodge from entertaining and granting, or instructing the (irand Sire to grant in the recess, tlie nj)plication for a Grand CJliarter to any less number of Lodges or Kncampnienls who may regularly petition tlierefor, and !!(;( onipany the petition with reasons which shall be deemed satisfac- tory lor such grant l),v two-thirds of the members of the Grand Lodge ;it any regular session " Tlie Committee on Finaiut' submitted the following resolution, w hich was ailopted : "That the Grand C. and R. Secretary be and is liei'ei>v requested to compile and publish in one volume, with apjiro- l)i"iate title, tlie several forms tor Public Installatitni. Funeral Proces- sion and l-'imeral Service. Lii,}i!;g Corner Stones, and Dedicating Halls, together with such other forms pi'eseribed by the Grand Lodge of the •■•;^i :'■■'.. VV;1I ..f.T' i . 1 ; ' ■' •; t •* •.,'■;•, : ... I- *¥, . ■ ■ » ' ■ i^U^'rl^: ■ * if,...- ■; ■■,*■.<; .'■ ■• , ' 1. •«* r. • ■ , li> , »•- -',! ' »■ ■ ' ; ', •■Vf.,'_.-»l.:, ■ ■ . V ■ ■,■.'•■ I K ' , ' •."V'.v'- •'.■'■■■'': ''M 3,'.' «•" ''l- .■■•■'T 'i ■ , ' > 5*1 '!»^- fi.\ \i H' ■' ':.■'"■■ .i ». :■'. •" ! r i , 5 «■«■;,. • , . .".Ill «■ ■• • ^. V. m:^,k■'./ 314 JOURNAL OF THE United Stutes, as in the judgment of the Grand C. and R. Secretary may he proper and expedient. The vohimes to he furnished to JuriH- dictiouH and Lodges at $1.25, and when prepared, tlie Grand C and R. Secretary to notify tlie several jurisdictions that said volumes arc subject to order." The above is a synopsis of the legislation of the K. VV. Grand Lodge of the United States at its late session, to which the attention of this R. W. Grand Lodge is more particularly directed. To have attempted an account of the whole work would have required the cojiying of the Jom'nal, the careful perusal of which, I have no doubt, has occupied and will occupy the time at tlie disposal of every member, not only of this (irand Lodge, but of the members of the Order generally in this jurisdiction. I feel satisfied that the information to be obtained therein as to the extent, usefulness and importance of the Order, will well re- pay the careful reader, and impress upon him more profoundly the idea that he is a member of an organization engaged in a great and good work. In conclusion, brethren, accept my warmest tliauks for the oppor- tunity afforded, as your representative, of making the acquaintance and friendship of members of tlie fraternity from all the jurisdictions in which our Order exists. I assure you I did indeed feel grateful to you, when in Grand Lodge I met and grasped the hand of friendship extended from Brothers coming from East, West, North and South, coming with the high pm'pose in view of elevating and benefitting their fellow man. All of which is respectfully submitted. JAMES WOODYATT, (Jraiul Ri'iiienenUitice. On motion of Rep. John Smith, the Grand Lodge adjourned imtil 2 o'clock p. m., in order to allow the Committee on Distribution time to prepare their report. AFTERNOON SESSION. Ingkksoll, 2 o'clock p.m., Aug. 5, lb(j8. Pursuant to adjournment the Grand Lodge assembled. Present. — Henry McAfee, M. AV. Grand Master ; Edmund Belt/, R. W. Warden ; J. B. King, Sec'y and Treas. ; Jas. Woodyatt, Rep. to G. L. U. S. ; 'Wm. Mowat, Conductor ; Jas. Mclntyre, Marshall, and a quorum of Representatives. Rep. J. W. Ferguson, from the Committee on Credentials, ,iibmit- ted the following, wliicii was adopted : To the U. W. dm, 1(1 r.odqc of Ontario, 1. (). O. F. : We, Aoiii I Diiiniittec on CredentiiilH, liei; to suhniit that we liiive I'Xiiuiined tlu: Certificate of 1*. G. H. N. Ctiinj), and find it correct. W'o therefore reconi- ineud that the (h-aud I>odge J^egree lie conferred upon the Bn)ther, and that lu; be admitted to a seat in tliiu Grand Ijodge. Respectfully suhmittcd. J. W. FEKGUSOK, '1'. PARTRIDGE, J. li. KIN( . Rap. M. Blunie, of Canada Jjodge No. 4\K submitted tlie fallowing resolution, wliicli was referred to the Committee on Finance : ibmit- GUAND LODGli OF ONTAlllO. Moved by llt^p. Bluiue, Caimdii Lodge No. 4H., seconded by Rep. McGregor, Frontier Lodge No. 45, thiit ii part of tlie amount charged to Canada Lodge 19 for supplies and regalia, be refunded. Rep. W. A. Moore, of Erie Lodge No. 3H, submitted the t'ollowiug resolution, wliibh was referred to the Committee on Laws of Subordi- nates : livsolDc'd, — Tliat Erie liodge Xo. 3;> be permitted to make a By-law, lo the effect that none but Past Secretaries shall be eligible for Vice Grand. Rep. J. W. Ferguson submitted the following question, wliieh was referred to the Committee on Ijegislation : '• Has a Noble Grand any right to admit a visitor to his Lodge who does not give the current 1'. \V. and explanation at the proper door, except said visitor presents a travelling or eleariuiee card and proves himself in the 1. I*. W. ? " Kei)s. Hemy Gibson and Thos. Henderson submitted the follow- ing question, which was referred to the Committee on tlie state of the Order : 7)i the (ridiui Master, O/fiveiK oiiil Ueiifesenttitices : As several members of the Old Thames Lodge, along with brothers from Eureka Lodge and others, request that the representatives of Avon Lodge bring the matter up before this Grand Lodge that they are anxious to resuscitate that Lodge on the old Charter, they wish to know on what conditions they would receive the same. Rep. S. G. Dolsou, from the Committee on Distribution, submitted the following report, which was adopted : To the U. W. < J rami Loilye of Ontario, I. U. O. /<'. .• The Committee on Distribution beg leave to submit the following report, as the result of their labors on the different siil)je(;ts j)resented to them; and in order to facilitate tlie work of the different committees, we have referred to them by numbered clauses. Clause No. 1, ii, 14, 17 and '21, and so much of the Grand Master's report us refers to his visits to subordinate liodges, to be referred to Committee on state of the Order; and clause 5 and 7 ot the Grand Secretary's rejiort to be referred to the sam3 committee. Clause '2, H, 4, 6 and 20 of the Grand Master's re])ort leferred to Committee on Petitions. Clause 7 and 15 of Grand Master's Report, and clauses 1, 2, !), 10, 11, 12, IG, 17, 18 of Grand Secretary's Report referred to Committee on Finance. Clause 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Ki, 18 and 19 of Grand Master's Report, and clause if, 4 and (> of Grand Secretary's Report referred to Committee on Legislation. Clause 13 of Grand Master's Report, 'md clause 13 of Grand Secretary's Re- port referred to Committee on Appeals, Clause 14 of Grand Secretary's iVeport and his Supplementary Report on corres])ondence referred to Committee on Correspondence. (Clause 15 of Grand Secretary's Report referred to Committee on Returns. Vour Committee, in submitting this report, have found it necessary tliat two additional committees be named : Kiid upon the present occasion they iict as si)e- cial conmiittees, but in case ot a revision i,* constitution they shall be considered iis formingapart of the regular standing committees of this Grand Ijodge, namely, a committee on Petitions and Legislation. We therefore move the adoption of the foregoing report. SAMUEL G. DOLSON, 11. t:. UINGHAM, R. KIRKPATRICK, WM. HISSELL, WM. C. REEL. Rep. Partridge, troiii the Committee on Credentials, submitted the toUowmg Supplemontai'y Report No. "2. which was adopted : ■ /■■ ■ '. i •I'l :•' i ■■i\J::- •,. •■•• ., ■. I ;Aiv,'V>'':'-* .■' ■• ■'. •> ' .;;sf " -V ■,• 1 -i-- ■■A vt'-* •■.-■■ ■^'■' ^' ' * \ " ■ ', "' ' '! , ■ ■r.r-'-wv.;'. ■, . : ■ ••■•',■ ••'41'- .,# . ■■ ■ r ^ 'k ,■■'■' ■..■■■■ ■•■ <• •*: .'i.- . :< v.; .(.fiilfL '•^i ■ . "■ • ■ - mii^i .' I « ., 1 . • 4' Wf ,(»;.. •* .• ( ■ ■• i 1 ■ •: ' ' V,' ■ "i.; ■■.,, fc. i t li aio JOURNAL OF THK To the li. W. Gmud Lothje of Ontario, I. O. O. F. : We, your Coininittue on CreileutiulH, beg to H\il)iuit tlwt we liave exaiiiiiivd the certificate of P. G., Geo. K, Ward, Rep. of Mount Zion Lodge, and find it (torrect. We therefore reeoinmeud that the brother he inutriicted in the Grand Lodge De- gree and atbnitted to a Heat in thia Grand Lodge. Fraternally subuiitted. T. PARTRIDGE, J. W. FERGUSON, J. B. KING. Ou motiou of Rep. George Irwiu, the Grand Loted : To the li. W. Gmnd Lodge of Ontario,!. 0. O. F.: Your (ioinuiittee, to whom was referred tl»e rewolutioii, that Erie Lodge 'So. ;W l>e peiniitted to niuke n By-law to tlie effect that none b!it past Secretaries sliall be eligiJ)le for Vice Grand, beg leave to report tliat the resolution be not entertained, us it conflicts witJi the general Constitution and By-laws. All of which is rcspectfullv submitted. C. E- PEIRCE, WM. McGHEGOH. WM. C. BELL, M. BLUME, WM. SMITH, Ivcp. C. E. Peirce, from tlie same Committee, to whom was referred the question of Rep. Ferguson, of Excelsior Lodge No. 44. submitted the following rei)ort, which was adopted : 'lo the II. W. Gmnd Aw///*' of (hiturin, I. O. O. I<\ Your Committee, to whom was referred the questiou from Rep. Ferguson, of Excelsior Lodge No. 14, relative to tlu' N. G. admitting a visiting '.)rother wlio does not give the current password and explanation at the proper doors, cxce})t said visi*c/ presents a travelling or clearance card, orproves himself in theannual travelling password, beg leave to submit the following — that it would be contrary to the (\)Ustit.ution, as also the Digest of G. Ij, 1'. S, All of which is respectful) v submitted. C. E. PEIRCE, WM. McGregor, WM. C. BELL, WM. SMITH, M. BLUME. Rep. ('. E. Peirce, from the same committee, submitted tlic follow- ing report, which ou motion of P. U. M., James Siiiith. was adopted: To the li. W. Grand Lodtjc of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Your Committee on Laws of Suhoi-dinates beg leave to repoi-t that they linvc examined the Constitution and By-laws of Canada Lodge No. li>. Otter Lodge GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. ni7 No. iV), Chatlmm Loilgti No. 29, Erie Lo(l;;e No. .1.1, luul Dorninioii LotW No. 48, Hiul liavT foiuul them partially forroct. We ttiul tliat iu most tranes tliey have adhered to the old CoiiHtitutioii, but we liave eorreiited them, and bej,' to reeom- meud tliHt tliev all be lulopted, hn aineuded. C. K. I'EIIICK, WM. MtGKKUOU, W'M. (\ HELL, WM. SMITH, M. HLUME. Past Grand MrtHt«r. W. H. BarneH,of (xeovfiia, bein}»in waitin<^, the chair appointed P. G. M.'s Woodyatt an«l Smith a committee to intro. (hi(!e Jiim. The brother was ac page 287, .Touvnal of Proceedings. 5. Clause 9. We recommend that the Grand Secretary be aiithoriziMl to liavo printed 100 copies of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, X'c, as suggested by him. 6. Clause 10. One-fifth of the dues being the legal amount to be placed to the credit of the W. A: O. Fund, we recommend that that proportion and that onlv be so applied. 7. Clanse 11. We n^commend that the Grand Secretaiy be authorized to procure a P. G.'s register 8. Clause 14. We have carefully examined the accounts and vouchers of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, and find them eoiTect ; the balance of cash on hand being ftl,467.59. 9. Clause 16. We recommend that hereafter the sitting P. G. M. be paid his mileage and per diem. 10. Clause 17. We recommend the payment of account of the Grand Lodge of the United States, amounting to $249, American currency. 11. Clanse IS. We recommend that hereafter the Grand Lodge tax be paid only in bankable funds. 12. With regard to the request of Canada Lodge No. 49, we cannot recom- mend that any further reduction be made from their account other than that which applies to the other Lodges instituted during the past year. Bexoived, — That the foregoing report be adopted. G. WALES, J. J. DYAS, •T. C. LINDOP, R. BARBOUR, TNO. McMATH. Clau8e8 1, 2, '< and 4 were adopted. *■■■ •■ j-U •■■;!■. •■.';:;i . k. : *r.w-''^-,:|'fc:-'^',-; ( "■l'''! ,*■ •0f, 818 JOURNAL OF THE '■ -" '., •■ .< ... ■ ■ i ' •! • . * ' t *■ Liuyjl Jtk On motion to adopt clause 5, Rop. C. K. Poirce moved to ntrike ont the clause!, which was resolved in th(! iifHrniative. (!lauses (i. 7 and H were adopted. On tlie motion to ad()i)t elau-ie !t. .las. Smitli, P.. CI. M.. moved to strike ont the clause, whicli wms njsolved in the affirmative. C'lanses 10, U and 1'2 were adopted. The report as amended was then adopted. Hej». R. .1. C. Dawson, irom tlie (Jommittee on CorresiMmdence, submitted the foUowiujH report, which was adopted : '/i> the II. W. (h-iiiKl l.it,hii'nf Oiitiirin. I. (>. (> A'.; Bhkthhkn, — Your Comiuittep on CorrPHpontleiuo find that departinent of tin- work hftH been so well attended to dnriiiR the p:int yeai' by the ctticiont Sefretary, that very little remains for your ('oiiiiiiittce to do in that riiatter. We beg to recommend that the report presented, showinj,' th'' proceedinj^sof the several State Grand Lod^fes, he jirinted in the .lonrnal, as it furnisht^s vahi- able information as to the condition and working of this noble [iistitiition. Your Committee liave \'ery ({reat pleasure in recommending that a, vote of thanks to be tendered to Thos. Swinyanl, ]'js(|., (ietieral Maiia^'er It. W, Hailwav, for kindly tcriintint; to the ]{epresentatives attondiiiff Grand Lodf^e I. O. (). l'\, in SesBiou lit Inicersoll, free r'turn tickets, and tliat tlie Grand Secretary bo in- stnicted to write to that etT'ct. All of which is respectfullv submitted. H. .T. C. DAWSON, \V.\r. N. FOR », J AS. H. STEWART, HENRY GIBSON. GEO. DENNIS, On motion of Rep C. E. Peirce, the Grand Lodge adjourned, to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock a.m. SECOND DAY. Thursday Morning, Aug. (5, I8fi8. The Grand Lodge assembled at 9 a.m.. and was called to order by the M. W. Grand Master, Bro. H. McAfee. Roll called. Present : Henry McAfee, M. W. Grand Master; John Barr, R. W. D'y Master ; Edmund Beltz, R. W. Grand Warden ; .T. B. King, R, W, Grand Sec'j' and Treas. ; .Tas. Woodyatt, R. W. Grand Reiiresenta- tive ; Wm. Mowat, R. W. Grand Conductor ; .Tas. Mclntyre, R. W. Grand Marshall. Reps. : — .John Wright. S. G. Dolson, Geo. Wales, ,Jas. Bii'd, l8ao,t; Smith, Robt. Kirkpatrick. H. G. Abbott. W. A. Moore, .Tohn McMath. .Tolin Noble, H. C. Bingham, Geo. Dennis, W. C. Bell, Ribt. Barbour, W. N. Ford, R. J. C. Dawson, Thos. Partridge, Wm. Bissell, Heury Gibson, Thos. Henderson, .T. W. Ferguson, C. E. Peirce, J. H. Stewart, Wm. McGregor, George Irwin, .John Smith, .T. .J. Dyas, .T. G. Dodd. Michael Blnme, .J. C. Ijuidop. The reading of the minutes of yestei'day's session was. on motion of Rep. Partridge, dispensed with. The following appeal of Bro. T. I^awless, of Excelsior Lodge No. 44, was referred to the Committee on Appeals, GRAND LODGE OF ONTAHIo, 819 To the N. O., V. (7., Offlcrrn and Memhfr» of ExcpIhiov Lodge No. 44, T. O. O. I. : DuK'i'iiiiKN,— T lici'chy in)])i'iil to till' H. W. Gniml Iiod^'.' of Oiiturio a;,'iiiii^t tilt* (IbciMJon of Uro. .1. \V. I'dKHsou, J). I), (innul Muster, (lfi'liii'iii)» )\w iuoli^filili' to the otflce riliniit(> ofticc-. nivvioiis to election tliereto: iiud I iieiehy eiiiini my vi^llt to inHtulliilioii into siliil otiii'e, the ileii>ioii of the 1). I), (r. .\[. to the con- tvary uotwithsluiulinK, the foliowinj^ heiuf,' tlie (,'ii)iin(l« ot my iipi)! iil and eliiim : 1. That I WHH elected to siiid olHce of \'. (r. hy the votes of tlie majority of the meinhers pii'seiit on the nitc'it H|>|)(>inteil for the election of ollicers. 2. That two terms (■>2 weeks) service in ii Biihordinate otiiee jirevioiis to in- stallation into the (jflice of V. (i., is imt a necessary (|iiiilith:iition for said otUi'e, heranse — 3. The law of the (irand Lodfie, of tlui United States, empluitically the si/iimnii' liiir of the Order, deilares that '"2(1 nights' service in an inferior otfiee is II -^nttiiient iiiuiliticiition for tlie otiiee of Nice Grand of a Siihordiniite Li)(l;,'e, |iro- vided tlu) brother has attained to sntlicient de;,'rees, and isotherwise comprieiit." (See J)isest, under head of "t)IMeeis of Siihordinate f, olives," See. ;{1,) ■I. That previotis to tlie ni;,d]t of iu-liillation I hud sewed 'ili coiiseeiilive nif,dits in an inferior olliie, to which I had heen duly ap))i)inted and installed. and that ])revi()us to my appointment to said inferior ollice, or to iiiiv ottico in the LoiIkc, I had attained to the Scarlet Dej^ice. F therefore claim that 1 am law- fully entitled to said oflice of V. (i., and that r shonld he installed therein, the provisions of ilic Constitution of the R. \V. Grand Fjodj,'!' of Ontario to the con- trary notwithstanding. }3ut it has heen nrfjed in opposition, that the law reiiuiring only ''20 nights' service in an inferior ottice" was made when the termsof oHici! were three nu)nths instead of six months, as at present. This view, however, is erroneous; for wo timl that under the same head as fornu'ily ipioted trom, section I, that "'the regu- lar temi of otHcial service in a snhord.nate Lodge is six months." This decision is found in tin: .fournal of the G L. U. S., on jiages H.)8, H9i), !>12, lOlid, showing it to have been given previous to section 21, which appears on page 1()(>7 of the said Journal. Again, it is urged that the law of the Grand Lodge of Ontario should be the rule of action for its subordinates. With all lUie deference to the Grand liodge and those who hohl tliis opinion, I maintain that in this, as in all deliberative bodies, the highest hiw liaving jurisdiction in thei)reiiiises should always jivevail, to tlie exclusion of all others. The G. L. U. S. had a light to make this law, as we find by the first article of its Constitution, and, having made it, no inferior body has any right to make a law conflicting with in any degree whatever. But then it is urged that subordinate I^odges being amenable in tlu; first in- stance to their respective Grand T;odges, have not the right to avail themselves ot the provisioiiH of the G. Ii. ('. S. conflicting with their constitution. This idea, also, is false, as we find by referring to the l)igest, under the head, "Lodges — Subordinate," Sec. 14, where it says, "the Lodge may disregard the prohibitory (dause, and do those things expressly allowed by the Grand Lodge of the Cnited States," and further, that, the G. L. V. S. will afford "due protection to the sub- ordinate upon appeal, propn-ly taken," for such action. I am, fraternal] V, THOMAS TiAWLESS. Hamilton, July 2nd, 1868. Also tlio following report, preamble, resolutions and appeal of Gore Lo(l{»e No. 34, in the case of Gore Lodge No. 84, appellant, vs. Avon Lodge No.. 4 L respondent, wlii(;h was I'eferred to Committee on Appeals : GoHK Lodge No. 34, L O. O. F., } Brantford, April 23, 1868. )" To the OficevH and Menibcru of Gort: Lodge No 34 ; Brethrkn, — We, your Committee appointed last Lodge night to investigate and report to this Lodge upon the fact of Mr. A. Bax, a resident of this town liaving been initiated into Avon Lodge No. 41, in the town of Stratford, Province of Ontario, beg to submit the following report, Avith the accompanying preamble 21 .h<}M t • 1 ■ ■••' ' '• • /; •' -... , "■ /['It , I ■• ;, , •■ ■'•,•(.■■•■ ■■■> ■ T-. '.V.V.'.i.-;' .'• •••.•!.?.;>4.'. ■• t . -.-..'■ * •!],■■ • '.j.-v ,• r-.--. ■ ' '•»'?. i\. ■ . ■ ..', »>'.<;.,:< •..] ,•■. ,■. , I" ■iM..-! .••4 r. ',.«^•^^^:■■i■ii|. '•'. .•,■•• I < • f'G 'iP» ■■ ■.■•" '♦:'' ^ M^-<', ■ ^' .'■.*' 4-.''»'j', ■.-■*i:^T. - ■■■4:. .. 1- .1,; •• " ■" IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I 11.25 £ L£ 12.0 Kuu Hiotographic Sciences Corporation 23 WIST MAIN STRKT WIUTIR.N.Y. 14SM (716) S73-4503 o ^^ V ;.<•■) 1*5 i ■*• •' '*r ;'>"•. I.* , ■■■: ■ 1^ V'-.--r. "■.■■,.';■>' - :'■>• iii-.<' * ■ ' '. * ! [ i ■< ,1 i ) '.' •'■'"' :. .*> ' t ■ ' -Ii f • ^ ' 'I* ' * i 1 1 I .' ' ''^>^: i JOURNAL OP THE and resolution, which were adopted, viz., that we find that Mr. A. Bax was ad- mitted into Avon Lodge, falsely representing that he resided nearer to that Lodge than to any other Lodge of this Order. Whereas, Mr. A. Bax has been initiated into this Order, through misstate- ments of facts, and whereas he was on the 16th of August, 1860, rejected by this Lodge, and having since that time made frequent requests to be again proposed, and each request refused, therefore it is Resolved, — That Mr A. Bax is guilty of having practised fraud upon Avon Lodge No 41, of the town of Stratford, and is therefore unworthy of being hailed as a brother : and further Resolved, — That this Lodge formally prefer a charge against the said A. Bax in Avon Lodge No. 41, in accordance with article 29, page 90, Digest O. L. U. S., and article 19, page 89, and article 8, page 138. Resolved, — That the foregoing report, preamble and resolution be adopted. Respectfully sxibmitted in Friendship, Love and Truth. E. Ch\i.cbaft, Secretary Gore Lodge No. 34. Corrpct copy. [L. S.^ JAMES WOODYATT, J. B. KING, C. H. CLEMENT. (Copy.J To Gore Lodge 'So. 'M, Brauiford, from Avon Lodge No. 41, Stratford. Deaii Sir adopted ; it was moved in amendment by Rep. H. C. Hingham, seconded by Rep. G. Wales, that the report be taken up and considered clause by clause, which was agreed to. Moved by Rep. J. J. Dyas. seconded by Rep. J. H. Stewart, that '■'/■.J i . iW'tlJ' Jv ■■Hi ii 1 '^ f ■ ■'^^'■- ^••■■liv-.l . M ■■■mff -;,v ■■Mm ■ »». *•■• '•S « ' ,.4 •■ Til •• 1 . KU^ » t I •i, t •.*.■• i"' • », '-. }l-- t '•,-'''i '■• ':"-'^'' ./ i *.■■•■.■•■ . ■■ ■ 't^^-r.^ «■ ■ : ■■: «■■•■' • -9 I- .• .] '. '■ ■".<•• . . • 'X' ■■• V ^ ./. Vr ''I .' , V. :* .-•■: , ■ ■".> ■■■; . I- .t t 822 JOURNAL OP THE the 1st clause of the report be adopted, relative to the appeal from Bro. Lawl 3HM of Excelsior Lodge No. 44 The yeas an , , , i IleiMUt, as amended, adopted. Moved by Rep. R. .1. C. Dawsoji, seconded by Rep. R. Barbour, tliat we adjourn. — Carried. Inokksoll. August Oth, 1H68. The Graud Lodge opened indue form, by the M. W. Grand Master, H. McAfee. * Present : — Henry McAfee, M. W. Graud Master ; John Barr, R. W. D'y Grand Master ; Edmund Beltz. R. W. Grand Warden ; J. B. King, R. W. Graud Sec y and Treas. ; James Woodyatt, R. W. Grand Representative ; Wni. Mowat. R. W. Grand Con[Hster and Grand Secretary to secure an Act of Ineor- poration for our Order in tliis Province, regretting only that they were unable to effect the object we so mucli desire and need. They are happy to learn for once, from the Grand Master's Report, that the D. 1). Grand Masters have been punctual and efficient in tlie perforniauce of their duties, and especially so in furnisliiiiff minute reports to liim of the affairs of their respective jurisdictions. They find, on examination of the record of membership in this Province, that, for the first time in our history as a Grand Lodge, we are now entitled to two representatives in the K. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, and have ■ointed H. C Bingham. J* ]{oi>. T. Partridge, and Grand Seeretar}- and Treasurer, .1. B. the Committee on Printmg. Rep. J. W. Ferguson, from the Committee on Petiticms. i)resented tlie following report, which on motion of Rep. Geo. Irwin, was taken up clause by clause : 7'u the li. W. (jtaiul Lmhie nf (httano. 1. U. (>. 1'. : Your Committee on Petitions beg to report, tliiit they have given tlu' st'veral items referred to them due consideration, and submit the following as the result of their deliberations. 1. In reference to the iustituti(m of Dominion, Otter and Canada Lodges, your Committee approve of the action of the M. W. Grand Master in the premises. 2. On clause ttth of the Grand Master's Iteport, your Committee would ex- )>rcss their regret that any circumstances should have arisen to mar the harmony that should always reign supreme in all our Lodges ; but a diflicultv having arisen, it is best that the brothers aggrieved have withdrawn, when tliey could no longer work in unison with the Lodge. 3. On clause 2U of the Grand Master's Kejwrt, \our Committef approve of the course taken in the point of law, but regret that the sami' coursi; of a(;tion was not taken in tlie case of other app1icati(ms. In this particular case your Committee would recommend, that if the ioiis..'ut of Canada Lodge can be ob- tained, that (he Grand Master or Giimd Secretary, if satisfied with the standing iif the petitioners, grant the in-ayer of the petition. All of which is resjtectfully submitted. .f. VV. FEKGUSON, .J.VS. H. STEWAiri'. GEOKGE H. DENNIS, ROBERT BARBOT^K, GEO. POWELL. Clause one considered and adopted. Itep. H. C. Bingham, on motion to adopt clause two. moved to strike out all of clause two after the words, " in all our Lodges," which was resolved in the afhmuitive. Rep. J. \V. Ferguson, on motion to adopt clause three, moved to strike out all of clause three after the word " Law," in tlie second line, which was adopted, and the report as amended was adopted. Rep. Thos. Henderson, seconded by Rep. H. Gibson, submitted the following resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Jjeg- islation : ,., w • ; . -l"^ 'X '1' '« jSifl" 4 W<1 •'I MM. ij >,iV.,v,,.-. '.'! jhaif ■ i. '.S ■,•!'►"".' i' V.' 1. t ■U' /I i ' <• . . ■ ■■U't ■ KK' lVki»- ■ jV »?..'.;...*'.■••» J." f-iM'^ . ■mm ■ ■>*'' ^'•■>*; '. ■•'" li' \' '•" if '''£'■ • f! ■.■■^ ■ )' •■ ' ,, .'•'•■■ ■•■. ''r< }i ■:'•• 8«vu. 'l;^}:-,.i'.'l'# JOURNAL OF THE •'■•^n.-:- • . '^^ ■'■■-: .■ »» ' ■ • ^i »••■*••■.■■ ■ -. ■ V i'' liesolved,~T\ia,t tlie opiuion of the Oraiid Lodge bo obtained as to whether tlie Noble Orand of a Mul>ordiuate Lodge can compel the offlciers of lu« Lodge to wear the dresn legnliu of their reHpoctive ottifew, contrary to the wisli of the Lodge. Jtep. H. G. Abbot, from the Committee on Mileage uiid Per Dioni, submitted the following rejiort aiul renolution, wliich wus on motion adopted : To the H. IK. araml Lodje of Ontuiio, I. <). (K F. . We, your Committee on Mileage and Per Dltni, beg to siibjnit the following table aucf I'esolution, viz. ; • Namk ok Louor,. No. % > o 6 >5 No. of Reps. i ii -^ C c < 09 1' o d Rate per Diem. Total of Mileage and per Diem. Rrock Union 9 16 29 30 33 84 36 3(i 38 41 44 45 46 47 48 49 60 606 178 168 40 60 70 100 40 124 114 260 112 113 40 194 30 1 3 2 3 2 \ 2 8 2 2 6 1 1 2 1 1 4cts «24 24 7 12 72 1 60 2 40 2 80 4 00 1 60 4 96 4 66 10 40 4 48 4 66 1 m 7 76 1 20 2 ... • • 92 00 .... . ■ . . .... !!!! 928 24 33 36 ('hathaiu Eureka Erie./ 21 44 16 80 12 80 (lore 13 60 Samaritan St. Marys ForcRtCity Avon 8 00 16 00 16 8t) 17 92 Excelsior Frontier 17 12 43 20 Mount Zion 8 48 Unity Dominion Canada ;;i :::: 8 56 11 20 11 76 Otter 6 20 Grand Officers Present. ' Grand Master Deputy Grand Master 260 114 40 70 70 124 ■;;;; 10 40 4 66 1 60 2 80 2 80 4 96 ' ■ i 14 40 8 56 Grand Warden Grand Sec. and Treas 5 60 6 80 Gi-andRep. toG. L.U. S Conductor Marshall 6 80 8 96 4 00 2927 26 i 1 1 1 346 90 The foregoing table is made at four cents per mile, and *iW0 dollars per Diem. In conclusion, your Committee beg to submit the following resolution, viz. : 7?esoh'ed.— That the foregoing report be adopted, and that the Grand Master do issue orders on the Grand Treasurer, in accordance therewith, in favor of the Officers and Representatives : JOHN WRIGHT, THOS. HENDERSON, JOHN NOBLE, H. G. ABBOTT, J. G. DODD. .'» • I I. . . 14 40 8 56 .. 5 60 6 80 ..1 6 80 8 96 4 00 1 346 90 per Diem, tiou, viz. : ,nd Master Tor of the GRAND LODGE OF ONTAHIO. 325 Rep. T. Partridge, from the Committee on UeturuH, Hubiuittud the following repoii), which wuh adopted : To the li. U'. a rami [.oihje of (hiturh, I. I). O. I'. : We, your Committee ou Itetunis, bu^ to reijort, that we liave oxamiiied tlio returns of all the sulxirdinate Lodges iu this Jurisdiction, with the foUuwiu^ re- sult, viz. : Union Lodue No. 10, and Cliathani Lodge No. 20, we Hud eorrect. Eureka Lodge No. 3U— Names of suspended members omitted. Forest City Lodge No. 38, Erie Lodge No. 33, Samaritan Lodge Nu- 35, and Uore Lotlge No. 34, we find correct. St. Mai-y's Lodge No. 36— Return one member too many. Avon Lodge No. 41, we find correct. pjxcelsior Lodge No. 44 — Mistake in membership by subtracting in December report. Unity Lodge No. 47— .luue report incorrect, in sliowinfj 54 members instead of 50, and a decrease of membership of one on account of trial. Frontier Lodge No. 45— June report lacks the return of membership per last report. Mount Ziou Lodge No 46, Canada Lodge No. 49, Dominion Lodge No. 48, and Otter Lodge No" 60, we find correct. AH of which is respectfully submitttd. T. PARTRIDGE, W. A. MOORE, ISAAC SMITH, JOHN WRIGHT, JAMES BIRD. Rep. J. W. Ferguson, from Committee ou Credentials, submitted that they hud examined the certificate of J. W. Bunning, P. G., of Forest City Lodge, and found it correct, and recommend that he be ad- mitted to a seat in the Grand Lodge. Report adopted. Rep. T. Partridge, from Committee on Returns, submitted the ac- companying report, which was adopted : To tlut 11. \V. Grand Lod4je of Ontario, I. O. O. b\ The Committee on Returns, to whom were refen'ed clause 16tli of the Gmnd Secretary's report, having duly weighed the matter, are of the opinion that tlie Grand Lodge has a right to demend a detailed report of the financial affairs of all their subordinate Lodges, and would therefore recommend that in future steps l)e taken to enforce the same. All of which is respectfully submitted. T. PARTRIDGE, JAMES BIRD, W. A. MOORE, ISAAC SMITH, JOHN WRIGHT. Rep. J. W. Ferguson, from the Committee on Petitions, submitted the following supplementary report, which was adopted : To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. : Your Committee on Petitions, to whom was referred the communication of RepreFentatives Gibson and Henderson, in reference to the re-organization of Thames Lodge, beg to report, that they have no information before them as to whether the present applicants for re-organization took part in the former sur- render of their Charter ; they would therefore recommend that the application bo refeiTed to the M. W. Grand Master and Grand Secretary, to act in the premises as iu their wisdom they may think best. Submitted in P. L. and T. . J. W. FERGUSON, ROBERT BARBOUR, i :: • JAS. H. STEWART, GEO. POWELL, ' ; GEO. DENNIS. '^ii'''^ir:^:t' '<■■■ >*.'■ ^ • V '1. ■j' ^./' •,■.♦■.'« It •<•.' . iC ii<- ..,f m i:>^- ■ 1 , »'.■' 7 t '' f'.: Vi i . • •• -•■ • " , i' ■< **> '•■ F'HU i y^U Warn ^ Pn 1 ■Kflt 1^ li '': B>w' 1; ' ■ i ■ * f" HnHilt^^ kMHl '• im'' ',-; '• ■' RHihEi ' ! 3'26 JOURNAL OF THE The loUowiiij^ wan a^^rcud t<» : Movod by llej). .1. W. Keryu«t)ii, sucoiuled by llei). .1. McMatli, that tlie (iraiul Lodj^e now proceed to the election of olticerH tor tlie ensuing year. Tlie Grand Master ap[>ointed P. O. M."h .las. Smith and Jas. Woodyatt tellers : wlieii the election of Oflicers was proceeded with, as follows : 1*. G., (i. Powell. Senr.. nominated P. G., T. Paiiridge for Grand Master. J. W. FergUHon. '• 1). G. M., John Parr, P. G.. Bro. .lolm Barr. declared elected. P. G., A. Purvis, nominated P. G., W. Mowutt, for Dep. Grand Master. •• W. Hissell, " •* T. Partridf^e, •' ♦* -F. Hunter. '• " .las. Heron. " " I', (i,. T. Partridf^e. electeil on 1st ballot. J', (i.. It. Harbour, nominated P. G.. W. Mowatt, for Grand Warik-n. .1. .1. Dyas. *• '• .las. Hei'on, " " P. (i. M... Ills. Smith. " " .1. W. Ferguson, " V, P. G.. K. lieltz. ■• '• H. Kiikpatrick, '• •• T. Healey. ' " A. Purvis, liep. ,1. W. Ferguson declined the nomination. First ballot there was no election. P. G., .James Heron, having the fewest votes, was dropped, and a secrond ballot taken, and again there was no election. P. G., A. Purvis, having the fewest voteu, vas dropped, and a third ballot had. which resulted in the election of P. (i., Hobt. Kirkpatrick, as Grand Warden for ensuing year. P. (i.. C. Fi. Pcirce, nominated P. G., .J. B. King, for Grand Sec. & Treas. *• .1. .1. Dyas. •• '• .7. W. Ferguson, " J\ G., .1. Vk. Ferguson, declined, and ,T. li. King was re-elected by acclamation. P. G., \V. A. Moore, nominated P. G. M., H. McAfee for Kep. toG.L.U.S. A. Frew. • " R. Wigmore, " •' H. ii. Al)l)ott. •• " S. G. Dolson, " ,). G. J)odd. " " Wni. Bissell, The tellers declared a tie on first baHot. between 1*. (i. M.'s, H. Wigmore and W. Hissell. Hro. ^^'. Hissell withdrew from the contest, when a second ballot was liad. whicli resulted in tlie election of H. McAfee. P. G. M., as second Pepresentative to the (i. L. U. S. Rep. S. G. Dolson. from the Committee on Distiibutioii, submit- ted the following supplementary rejjort. which was adopted : To the It. II'. UOLSO.X, U. KlKKPATlllCK, ..<;;., .4 ■■ H. C. lUNGlAAM, WM. WSSELL, - ,- ■ ■: . ' \VM. C. HELL. GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 887 Rep. C. E. Peircc Hubiiiittod the following;, which was, on inotiou, iiUowed : Til the iU. IF. OranU Madvr, Officeniaiid Hvpi-esviitaliucH of the (iraiitl Lodije. At the re(|imst of Mro. liawleHs, I hug to givi- notice that he will aujteiil from the decisiou of this Grand Lodge, to the Cnaiid Lodge of the United States. ) C. K. PEIRCJi, Rep. Kxcolsior Lodge No. li. Itep. J. Smith, Hucuiulod by. Hop. M. Hluiuu, Mubiuitteil the fol- lowiufj : UvHolved,—'£hu,i this Grand Lodge, at its ne.\t meeting, take into conMidera- tion the desirahility of fonning a Consolidated Widow and Oridians' I'lmd, to l)f placed nnder the management of Trutitees appointed for the purpose. Tlie Huppleiiientary report of the Coiiiiuittee on Finance, whiuii was laid over at tlie morning scHHion, was now taken up ami consiilered, when the amemUueut to the amen(hueut by Bep. W. BiHHell was de- chired canned. There bein^ a luiHunderHtandiiig as to tlie question before the (irand Lodge, on motion of Rep. H. G. Abbott, the vote was reconsid- ered, when the amendment to the amendment was declared lost, antl the amendment of Rej). C E. Peirce, to insert #100 as the salary of the (irand Secretary and Treasurer for the ensuing year, was declared carried. Clause two of the report was adopted, and the reiK)rt, as amended, was then adopted. Rep. J. J. Dyas gives notice, — That at the next session of this (irand Lodge he will move that article 2, clause 4, of the Constitution of Subordinate Lotlges be so amended as to read : '* That one-third of the quarterly contribution be placed to the credit of the W. iS: O. P'und," instead of (me-tifth.'" as it now reads. Rep. S. G. Dolson, from the Committee on I ■ idation, submitted the following report, which was on motion of Rep. Sanies Jiird, taken u]) seriatim : To the /»'. If. (iniml Lothje of Ontario, I. .»:!•' ;:Vv. •;:(. '. r k; :«*:•*«■" i'''8i' if '■^^^'' '■• m t88 JOURNAL OP THE IV' ■"■■. .•• «' • ..1 .. \ •■ ■*• 1 .■ ■J - * .. 11 fi; ■■ :..<•: Cluusu 18.- A'uiir Cuiuiuitteu woultl Miy that liruthuiM huhliug uiiexpirt'd withdniwal Cardn, and licing ovt>i- 50 yeant uld, cannot \>v nf^ain rect- ivea iutu niemherahip uf any Lodgt', luii^ordini; to our CoUHtitution. C'lauHe W — Ueconiniending a revision of CouHtitution and clianKinK (truud liodKe Seal and other itaporH, no »h to harmonize with oiir new name aH Grand Lodge of Ontario. Ih highly nectiHHary, and we triiHt a Hpecial cunnnittee will Im) a])]iointed to sit (luring receHH, and report at our next meeting. The nuitter referred to in Urand Secretary's Uepoit in claUHeM ii, i and U, in regard to granting of cardit to BroH. Janiex (teorge and •). C. liindop, and the with- holding of card from G. FoHter, on account of not having necesHary evidence, in i(])proved hy the cominittco. The communication received hy tluH (rrand Lodge, and referred to Legisla- tive Connnittee, from our much respected and highly exteeuied lirother, P. G., Richard Wignu)re. wiHhing to know if he was entitled to the honorn of Past Grand Marttor, having pei-fonned the duticHof the office for about nine months, and then Iteing obliged to resign the office in consecpience of a new law being jiassed hy our logislatoi-H, compelling all Chiefs of I'olicc, and other subordinate officers, not to belong to any secret societies. 'Hie Committee find, on referring to the Digei>t in regard to this nuitter, that where a Grand officer voluntarily resigns his office he shall not be entitled to the honors of said office ; and whereas it is well known to you all that our worthy brother did not voluntarilv resign the office, but was compelled to do so by this new law, we would therefore recommend that Bro. 1'. G., Kichard Wigmore be and is hereby entitled to all the honors connected with the high and honorable position of a'Past Grand Master. All of which is respectfully submitted. S. G. DOLSON, H. C. HINGHAM, ' T. PARTRIDGE, WM. BISSELL, 11. KIRK PATRICK. liep. U. Mi>ly condeitBud. Frntenially 8ul>iiiiitu(l. II. C". niNGHAM, T. I'ARTUIDGK, ' J. n. KING. TIio M. W. (ii'tuid Master iip^)oiiito(l Oi'diid Hop. Bro. .Jkh. WikhI- yatt, P. ii. M., S. a. DuIhoii. H. C. IHii^haiii, iJepnty Oraiul MaHtcr T. Partridge, and Itep. .1, W. FergiiMoii, a Special rinciples of the Order. Rep. Jolin Smith moved in amendment. . ; That London he stricken out and Hamilton inserted. Tlie amendment i)revailed. and the motion as amended wah adopted. W. H. Barnes, P. G. M., then, at the reijuest of the Grand Lodj^e, installed the M. W. Grand Master elect, Bro. John Barr, into that important office. The Grand Master then proceeded to install the rest of the officers elect into their respective offices, as follows : P. G. Partridge M. W. D'y Grand Master. " R. Kirkpatrick, " Grand Warden, '• J.B.King, " " Sec. and Treas. " H. McAfee 2nd U. W. G. Rep. toG.L.U.S. The Grand Master then made the following appointments^ and duly installed the brothers into the respective offices, viz. : P. G. George Wales, R. W. Grand Marshall, " R. Barbonr, •' " Conductor, " John Noble " " Guardian. The Grand Master, at the suggestion of the several Representa- tives, appointed the following District Deputy Grand Masters, viz. : P. G. William Fitzsimmons, Brock Lodge, " J. G. Tait, P. G. M Union do " William Smith, Chatham Lodge, . •« I. '•.Ill'* ■'4'v:W i'i'jl '•••-■'■» :> .■ ;i .•'■■3 i •:>••;, \ ••■;,■ '; ^.> ■.;,;vV;-'. .'V.-, i ■• V ••',if- fwi :"■. '-'i: ! ; ■•W.''> .-■ vi'i 1 •i ' ■ * c t ••' . • M- • • 1 • " ■ *. ■• • <• r "•, » . • . .4 • ••.• • 1 ; ! > ' ' ' " I . < ;!;^-'' . 11! ',• RMD ^ ^'' • ' Wt • :• ^' . ]■' : • :<■ . : • < B . '• ■ ' ull ' ■ • n '. ■■.- m • Ml • ' .: • ■^I ,•:•»! 1 ■ . rif.v^. n .r.. ■ * " Ik- ->■ m .•ttO .TOURNAL OP TttR ( Kur»ka, " T. PartridKo ForoHt City. I Doiiiiiiiuii. " W. A. MiM>rt! Krit! Lodge. •' (.'. H. Clt'iuunt (iore Lo(lm!, " (loorge DunuiH, Hmimritun LtHlge, " Will. N. Ford St. Mary's Lotlgo, " C'iiarleH Loe Avon Lodgu, •' C K. Heirce Kxcelwor and Unity LodnuH " tlaiiiuH H. Sttjwart Frontier LcMlge. •' William Irving, Mount Zion Lodge, •' J. C. Litidop Otter Lodge. ' M. lilunie. Canada Lodge. ilep. Joliii Siiiitli. seconded by Rep. C. K. Peirce, siiliiiiitted the following resolution, which was adopted : HrH<>1rcil,—'V\iHt the SecretHiy be iiiHtnietcd to iipply for tlif iiMial linlf fiiitM to Hiul from tlie (Jnind liOclKn for the Delcfffttfs iit the next Sfssion. (iraiid llep. Woodyatt. being unwell, requested Bro. W. H. Hariies, )'. (4. Al., t«) exemplify the secret work, who acceded to the re(|U<;st, and proceded to exemplify the unwritten work. The following «in motion of Kep. H. C. Bingham, seconded by Hep. II. .. ItiHolvid, -'Vhu,t for the future the appointed Officers of this Grand Lodge be paid mileage and per diem, the same as the elective Officers. On motion, the Grand Lodge then adjourned, to meet in the City of Hamilton, Ontario, on the first Wednesday in August, 1801). J. B. KING, ' • " > • ' -. . Clnnid Sti'if anil TreiiH. iMf (mAND LODGE OF ONTAHIO. Wt •••I • U ^ •' HKLl) AT TIIK CITY OK HAMILTON. ONT.. AUCJl'ST 4th AND r.ni. 180!). Hamii.ton. Ont., Aiif,'. 4tli, lH<)i>. Excelsioi" and Unity Lodges \w\\\% in HesHion, the M. W. Orand Master, Otticers and nu!nil)ers of tlie Grand L«Mlgc were intrixliiccul and received with tliohonorH, and tendered by the N. (i.of Excelsior Lodf»e, the free nse of the Lod){e Kooni for the purposes of the session, in a sliort addi'ess, replied to by Grand Master Barr, on liehalf of the Grand Lodge. Bro. T. Lawless, Past (Jrand of Excelsior Lmlge, then read the following very eloipient addrtJHs of welcome to the Grand Lodge : .l/iw/ Worth If O III 11(1 MiiHtn\ Itiijhf Worthy h'ninil Ojfiveiit uml Mciiihern of the /I'if/ht Worthji (iiiiiiil /jO
  • , renders answer to this nnuecesfinry. We therefore submit the following : liesnlred, — That the foregoing report be adopted. T. Mvc.lDAM, JAMES WOODYATT. JAMES HERON, H.C. BINGHAM, C. H. HANKINSON. Rep. JameH Reynolds, from the Committee on Finance sabmitted tlie following report which was considered seriatm, and adopted. -V; If ■» •.■ • H I t^-:',-i- .-. .■■•' '■'4 '■'■'' •■■■ ' • •■^k• i *: ■.■"'■my I' 1 580 JOURNAL OF THE 1872 '•■•i }; 7 sr 7o the li. \V. Gmiid /jothf)- of Ontario, : The Finance Committee desire to submit the following Report : They recommend Ist —That the action of the H . W . Grand Secretary in pro- cui'ini; the, neoessHry desks for the use of <^Tran(l Lod^'e (as mentioned in Section 3 of his report), in trnnsmitting returns and representative tax to the Grand Lod^e of tne U. S., and in procuring supplies (as stated in the 10th section of his report), be approved. 2- That the loan of $200 to the Grand Encampment be renewed for another year, in accordance with the desire expressed in tne communication from tliat Grand Body. H. That while the expenses of the Grand Lodge during the past year have been very reasonable a .d marked with due eronomy, your Gomiiiittee are of opinion that if the Province was judiciously divided into districts, and suita'hle brethren appointed as District Deputy Grand Masters, tVe M. W. G. M. would lie saved a great deal of unnecessary trouble, and the Grand Lodge large expense for tlie visitation of Subordinale Lodges. 4. That the books of the 11 W. Grand Secretary and 11. W. Grand Treasurer have been examined by your Committee and found correct, thoiigh some tyim- graphical erroi-s and other mistakes occur in the printed reports of those well tried and efficient officers, which your ' J |!'" >~;;.^'-f' V , • "-SI ■•' ■ m * \ f / '• , >:> .; •• ■■ • .■.•f/;'" ' :. " •■ ■^•'l• Jiiv U'>>., vvi': rH,>t.^ ■ ' ■■•■ . /i T-M * ■■*. . * /^-V- -"'.^ "> ' ^>v-s.'W •:■■ .. , ■ .". .". •.. « ■. '...■''^*illl ..* - '•■ ,* ' ' !'i ■■^i -• ^ •'■;■■ • ■ ' .V "* .-,.;, *' ''.'I*- ' ■ . ■ ' 'li .. 1 •,»'• • ,.•.■:, i" v., •';^;:^''.: ■! i,i< i- ' >■>■ ■-. ' ':'•. • ■^- ' J *> ■' " • ijl . -< > '' '!■ ■*•■ .:V^ •'' '}. . ^ ' .■«^i' 1 .' .* ■' -■*'" m^ • J. • -^'...-Ir '",' ' 1 ! t ■ ■'.■;■■'. • . * . ii- :v\!'rV '."*.",' • " • •* , * ■• ' ■;, ;_ .. •■. • " ;. ' / ■. ■ , •'•'1 :• •■ i- r , '-iv- « ■ ) •■ '■' . ' ; « , "■ ■ » i _■ i ■ . ' ■v.."- !'• m■'^''¥}^ 0- m* ■ ' ■ " ■*'■ '}'' ". ■•■. ■,-■•'. .^ '. • . ■;,*" • ^;!; .?; ■ . ^ m 'Mmi •.^ p i<' 532 JOURNAL OF THE 1872 12th. — No brother cau vinit the Graiul Lodj^e of the United States except upon a vouclier from a representative from the State from which iie liails, and uo representative is authorized to vonch for any visitor, unless he is in good standing in his Lodge and Encampment, is a Past (Irand, and in possession of the Royal Purple Degree ; and by being a Past Grand is meant liaving tlie Grand Lodge Degree, inasmuch as it would be absurd to admit a visitor to the Grand Lodge of the United States, who was not «iualifled to visit a State Grand Body. 1 8th. — The Grand Lodge of a State has no power to appoint a com- mittee of the Grand Lodge to try a brother of a Subordinate Lodge. It may, however, order a Subordinate Lodge to try a member, and to the order the Subordinate Lodge must yield obedience. 14th. — A Lodge may appoint or elect a Chaplain, and he would be called an officer because he holds an office, but holding that office would not make him eligible for an elective office. 15th. — All voting in the Subordinate and Degree Lodges is by the U. S. of an O. F., unless otherwise provided. The exception is not alone to a ballot for membership, as the decision of the Grand Sire, 1869, would seem to indicate, but to advancing to degrees, balloting for withdrawal cards, suspending or expelling members, and reinstating them, electing officers, reconsidering a ballot for membership, when the Yeas and Nays are ordered, etc., in which cases provision is made by law for voting otherwise. 16th. — The honors are given to elective Past Grand Officers visit- ing outside of their own jurisdictions, after they have been recognized (addressed the chairs), and have been introduced to the Noble Grand by name and rank. 17th. — The Grand Sire has no authority to revive a defunct En- campment instituted ty a Grand EncamiJinent, which is itself defunct. 18th. — Any brothe r who has retired and wislies to re enter the Lodge (the same evening) may use the Vice-Grand's P. W., or the P. W. of the current term for that puii)ose. 19th. — The Warden's position is in front of the R. S. of the Noble Grand, and he cannot deliver his charge from any other place, without a violation of law. 20th. — A Past Grand Master lias a right to announce his title as such at the inner door when visiting a Subordinate Lodge on ordinary occasions, but he is not entitled to the honors of the Order unless lie visits on official business, which he sliould announce. Rank refers to the highest grade or title attained. 21st. — Members holding expired witlidrawal cards are competent applicants for Charters for new Lodges. There is no limit to the age of the card. 22nd. — A member of one Lodge can prefer charges against a lueiii - bor of another Lodge. He may submit his complaint to his own Lodge, which should demand or request an mvestigation of the charges by the Lodge to which the brother charged belongs. Or tlie brother com- plaining, may place tlij charges in the hands of any member of the Lodge to which the accused belongs, and tlie said brother would have a riglit and should lay them before his Lodge, and the Lotlge shoulil take action. 23rd. — There is no law preventing members holding dismissal cer- tiftcates from being applicants for Charters for new Lodges. 24th. — There is no authority for an Elective Officer of a State 1872 GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. Grand Body to introduce into a Subordinate Lodj^e a brother holding; an expired witlidi-awal card — it cannot be done lefjally. Decisions numbers 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, !). 10, I'i, 18. 14, K), l(i, 18, 1'.), 20, 21, 23 and 24, were sustained. Numbers 1 and 17 were reversed. Num- bers 3, 8 and 11 were amended as follows : All after the word ballot in No. 8 to be stricken out. Number 8 to read thus : No Lodge or Encampment subordinate to any Statu or Tex'ritorial Grand Lodge or Eucauipment has a right to present questions of law du'ect to the Most Worthy Grand Sire for his decision. All such (jues- tions must go through the channel provided by the local law. Number 11 to read as follows : No Lodge or Encampment has the right to refuse a Dismissal Cer- tificate to a member suspi iided for non-payment of dues, and who makes proper application for the same. Tlie Lawsof tlie Grand Lodge of the United States insure to liim this rigJit, and Subordinate Lodges umst conform to them. And in lieu of dacision No. 22. the folh)wiug resolution was substi' tilted and adopted : Resolved, — That in the absence of any local regulation upon the subject, a member of one Subordinate Lodge or Encampment desiring to prefer a charge or charges against a member or members of another Subordinate Lodge or Encampment, sliall jn-eseut such charge or char- ges in the usual form to the Subordinate Lodge or Encampment, if he (the accuser) is a member. Said Lodge or Encampment shall forth- with forward to the Lodge or Encampment to which the accused may ijelong, a certiiied copy of the charge or charges, over tlie signatures of tlie Noble Grand and Secretary, or the Chief Patriarch and Scribe, and attested by the seal of tlie Lodge or En<;ampnient, and the Lodge or Kncampment to whom such cliarge or charges shall be sent shall pro- ceed to hear and determine the same in like manner, as if preferred by ii member of its own body. The M. W, Grand Sire also drew the attention of the officers and members of the Grand Lodge to the following resolutions, emanating from the Legislative Committee, which was adopted, and which read iis follows : Resolved, — 1st. That no member of the Order shall cither directly (ir indirectly use or sanction the use of the emblems, the name of any ol the titles or the mottoes or the initials thereof of this Order, in tlie prosecution of any private business or enterprise. licsolved — 2nd. Tliat no member or officer of any Lodge or En- eaiupinent of this Order shall either directly or indirectly use or per- mit the use of his name as such member or officer in any private busi- ness or enterprise. liesidced — 3rd. That a member of this Order shall not use any o its emblems, its name, or any of its titles, its mottoes, or the initials thereof, in any advertisement or public display, not aiithorized bj-some liiw of the Order. livmlved — 4th. That any member of the (Jrder or officer of a liodge or Encampment who shall be guilty of any qf the offences de- lined and set forth in the three precechng resolutions. sJiall be con- sidered guilty of a fraud upon the Order, and shall be susjiended or ex- l>elled from membership, at the option of his Lodge or Encampment. \ H ■ »;■■., ; :'\ . ■ ■ ■ - 1," >'U '^. ■'■■ ■ '% d." ••. ^-^ sa JOURNAL OF THE 187Si 3?rf Resolved — 5th. That the t'oregoinj^ shall uot be construed to auy periodical or newspaper now pubhshed or liereafter to be published in the interests of the Order iu good faith, by a member or members of the Order in good standing ; uuless such publication shall, under cover of the interests of tlie Order, give publicity to any of the signs, emblems, mottoes, or other secrets of the Order, in advertisements or otlierwise, for the benefit of individuals or companies, or for the ad- vancement of their own private interests. liisohed, — (5th. That if auy such periodical or newspaper shall of- fend against tlie jirovisions of tliis regula-tion, it shall be the duty of the Most Wortliy Grand Sire to warn said periodical or newspaper to iliscontiiuie said conduct, and iu the event of continuance of such pub- lication or advertisement and persistent disobedience to said warning, it sliall be the duty of the Grand Sire to prefer charges against the offending party or parties, before his or their Subordinate Lodge, and it shall be the duty of sncli Lodge to arraign and try the party or parties so charged, and upon the conviction of tlie offence to suspend or expel the member. And it is witli exceeding gratification to be able to report to you that tlie records show that the liighest degree of prosperity, both num- erically and financially, prevail tliroughout each jurisdiction. .\t the last session of this Grand Lodge, an appeal was decided by tlie Lodge and Kep. Blain asked permission to api)eal to the R. \V. (.rrand Lodge of the United States. The subject matter in substance was referred to the Judiciary Committee, which Committee reported as follows : The following resolution has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration, and report ; Hesohed, — That in case illegal ballots be cast upon ballot for membership in a Subordinate Lodge or Encampment, (such illegaUty being that the brothers voting upon such applicatiou were disqualitied by the By-laws of the subordinate) such ballot may he declared void by the jjvesidiug olficer. and a new ballot be immediately had." The law bearing on this subject is to be found in section I'SOot the Digest, which in effect decides that it is comi)etent for a majority of a Subordinate Lodge, l)ut not for an officer alone, to order a new ballot wlien au election is either fraudulent or illegal ; but wlien the election is favorable, such order must be made previous to the apjilicant's in- itiation. Tlie ordering of the new ballot in such cases necessarily in- volves the abrogaiion of tlio former ballot. The Committee do not re- commend any action on the foregoing resolution, and existing legisla- tion already meets the question raised by it. They tlierefore ask to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject. Tliis in effect reverses the action of this Grand Lodge last year. Article 10 of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge of tlie United States, was amended to read as follows : Annual Returns shall be made by each State District or Tenitorial Granil Body, in which shall be embraced the names of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, or Grand Patriarch and (irand Scribe, the time and place of the next annual session, the number of subordin- ates under its jurisdiction, and the aggregate membership in good standing in the same ; as well as the aggregate number of initiations, re-instatements, admissions by card, withdrawals by card, expulsions and deaths, and the number suspended or dropped ; the number of brethren relieved, and amount of such relief ; the number of widowed 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. r>3;1 families relieved, aud the amonut of relief ; the araonnt paid for bury- ing the dead ; the amount paid for tlie education of or])hans, and the whole amount of receipts. Forms of these reports sliall be furnishnd hj' this Grand Lodge. Said returns shall be made to the Grand Corresponding and Recording Secretary on or before the first day of April, and shall i)e accompanied with the dues thereon, in money current at par in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Article '2(5 of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge of the United States, was amended to read as follows : The fiscal year of this Grand Lodge shall conmieuce on the first day of January and terminate on the thirty-tirst day of Decem- ber, and all Grand and Subordmate Lodges and Encampments shall make their annual reports, as required by article 10. to correspond with the fiscal year. In conclusion, we may be permitted to add that much valuable information will be found by a careful perusal of the correspondeuco and reports of the several officers of the Right Worthy (xrand Lodge of the United States for the past year. Returning you our sincere thanks for the lionor heretofore confer- red upon us as your representatives. We Remain, Yours Fraternally. T. PARTRIDGE. JAMES WOODY ATT. The horn" of one o'clock having arrived, the Grand Lodge adjourned to meet again at B o'clock p. m. -:o: AFTERNOON SESSION. Augusts, 1872. Pursuant to adjournment the Grand Lodge met at 8 o'clock p. m., and opened in due form. Grand Master, John Gihson, presiding, all Grand Officers present, and a quorum of Representatives. Minutes of previous session read and confirmed. Rep. R. Kirkpatrick, from the Committee on Returns, submitted the following Report, which was adopted : — To the E. ^V. Grnvd Udqe of Ontarin. /. (). J) F. Your Committee ou Returns to whom was referred rlause flv;i of the Grand Secretary's Report, submit the following report : — We find that tliat portion of said clause in reference to Amity Lodge, No. 80, has been reported upon by the Committee on Appeals. We find that the returns of Barrie Lodge, No. &ii, were incorrect, but correc- ted by the Grand Secretary, and would recommend that their Representatives be iidmitted to seats in the Grand Lodge, and that the Grand Secretary embody their returns in his report. , ■ •.■ .•■■■■ 'hj «'|.»'l 1.-. ; « 1 •^•'.:f. • ,■.'■■'"■ ,...«' , ■■ ; .«> ■• '?--::''l f. <: .! '",'■ ■ W'"^^ '- ny '., ^■!'--i^-U- P: t* 1 i . r<, '.:**. 1 %mm L ^ 1 ♦;• *• . << ■iii.t *-e m r\i\ We thcefore submit tho following : ; i , . iifMoJ(w/--That the foreKoiiic ropoi-t he adopted. ROBERT KIRKPATRTCK, HUGH KEKR, JAMES F. M()REY, GEORGE MlDCiLEY. Rep. J. J. DvHS, from the Committee ou Legislation, submitted tho followin«» report, which was considered .'«'*m//«/. To the R. W. Graiid Lnili: of Ontario, I. O. O. F. ,, : Your Comrnittoo on Legislntionto whom was referred 1st — The notice of Representative CI. T. Campbell for repealing Article V. clnnaes G to 10 inclusive, of the constitution of Subordinate Lodges, rcrommenil that it be not adopted. 2nd — We recommend that the notice of Representative Campbell to repeal CloHse 1, Article VIII, Constitution of Grand Lodge, and to substitute therefor, "This Grand Lodge shall bi entitled to receive from eacli 8u))ordinate, the sum of fifty cents a year, payable lialf-yearly. from each unsuspended member on its l)onks, as shown by its semi-annual returns," be adopted. Also, tliat the amendment to Clause IX, Article IV, Constitution of Subordi- nate Lodges be adojited. Also that in case the next preceding change be adopted, we recommend that the proper change in Clause IV, Art. V, Constitution of Subordinates, notice of which has been given by Representative Campbell, be adopted. We therefore submit the following : :j.>i,j» Jtesohcd — That the above Report be adopted. T. HEALY, JOHN HURST, J. .T. DYAS, GEORGE POWELL, J. .T. DAVIS. On motion to adopt clause 1 of report, Rep. CI. T. Campbell moved, seconded by Rep. T. A. Tarrant, that the word "not" be stricken out, which was not agreed to. The question recm-ring on the resolution of the Committee to adopt the clause it was resolved in the affirmative. ■. . Report as a whole adopted. On motion of Rep. .1. Heron, Rep. S. Oberndott'er, liaviug received a telegram requesting him to come homo immediately, was excused from fm'ther attendance at the present session. The hour of four o'clock having arrived, the Grand Lodge proceed - tul to the election of officers. The Chair ajipointed Reps. J. R. Duim and W. F. lu, -ne as tellers, wlien the nomination and election was proceeded witli a s f o Jows : GRAND MASTER. Representative M. K. Snider, nominated Rep. J. Murray. P. G. M., H. C. Bingham, " Rep. Henry Robertsou. Rep. John Murray elected on first ballot, 4-;r ••; '*:>«V<'' lfl72 OKAND LODOE OF ONTARIO. 587 DKPUTY (IKAND MA8TKR. P. G., G. K. PiitterHon noniinatod P. G., J. J. RamHay, •' . P. B. HateJi. •' •• J, Hunter, " H Blain, •• •• Geo. Wright, " M. D. Dawson. •• *• R. Mathisoii. '• T. Healy, '• " J. J. Dvas. " James Smitli, " •• Heury Rol)ertsou, R4)l)t. Matliisou, •• '• Thcs. Woodyatt. P. G. Heury Robertsou dropped ou first ballot ; P. G., R. Mathisou. retired from tlie contest after the first ballot ; P. G., J. J. Ramsay re- tired after the second ballot : P. G., J. J. Dyas dropped on the second l)allot. P. G.. Georf^e Vyri^^^ht elected on the third ballot. < . R. W. (IRAND WARUEK. P. G., .1. Kerr nominated P. G., J. F. Morey, G. W. Hare Thos. Woodyatt " J. T. Hornil)rook " K, Beltz J. H. Glass J, Kunt/ " H. C. Bingham " W. N. Ford M. D. Dawson J. J. Dyas Geo. Wheeler Thos. Reid G. W. Pontine, Harper Wilson, H. W. Murdock, R. Mathisou, T.A. Tarrant. R. Barbour. H. E. Buttery. J. Richmond. E. Beltz, J. Schneider. R. Wan-iner, " •' H. Blain, P. G's. H. Blain and J. Schneider declined ; E. Beltz, J. Richmond, H. E. Buttery, H. W. Murdock, and T. A. Tarrant, retired ; R Mathi- son, droppel on first ballot ; G. W. Pontine, dropped on second ballot R. Barbour, dropped on tliird ballot ; J. F. Moroy. dropped on fourth ballot ; ' P. G., R. Warriner elected on fifth bj,llot. - R. W. ORAND SKCRKTARY. , ,. P. G , J. J. Dyas nominated P. G., J. B. King. ; i Re-elected by acclamation. • h R. W. GRAND TRKASURKR. M. E. Snider nominated A. D. Clement. Re-elected by acclamation. ' ', ' , . ''['. R. W. ORAND REPRESENTATIVE. . P. G. M., H. McAfee nominated P. G. M., J. Gibson, " James Smith " " Thos. Partridge, ^ P. G., J. T. Hornibrook " " H. McAfee, " W. F. Roome '• " W. N. Ford. .•i !, * - vlii ; •, -v.* ' ■■ • ■■,i,.iN ■ I !-; \t-:-.i' T. Healy H, C. Bingham, Rfm JOURNAL OF THE 1»72 P. ft. M.'k, H. C. Bingham and H. McAfee declined the nomination, P. ft. M., J. ftibHon elected on firwt ballot. Tlio following, moved by Rpp. -T. F, McDonald, seconded by Rep. H. KeiT, was adopted : That Rep. H. G. Little be granted leave of absence for the re- mainder of the BesHiou. The following, moved by Rep. John Ritchie, Jr., seconded by W. N. Ford, P. ft. M., was resolved in the aflftrmative : That Reps. fteo. Wheeler, F. Fowler, P. ft. Bender and W. F. Roomo hv granted leave of absence for the remainder of the session. At hnlf-i)ast six o'clock, on motion, tlie ftrand Lodge adjonmed nnitl t> o'clock to-morrow morning. , THIRD DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. I ;-' r; Friday. August 9th, 1872. Pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Lodge met and was opened in due form. Jno. Gibson, M. W. ftrand Master, presiding. Roll called, present — JOHN GIBSON M.. W. arand Master, .TOHN MURRAY 1i. W. Dejmty Grand Manttr. JOHN HUNTER " Grand Warden. J. B. KING " " Secretary. A.D.CLEMENT " " Treasurer. JAMES WO< IDA YTT " " Jtep. to G. L. U. S. JAS. F. McOOVALD " " Marshnll. .TOHN SCHNEIDER " " Conductor. G. W. PONTINE " " Gum-dinn. C. S. MALE " " Chaplain. And a quonim of Representatives. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. Rep. R. Griffith submitted the following, which was referred to Committee on State of the Order : A brother applies for a withdrawal card, four black balls are cast against tlip grranting of tho card, there being 17 balls in all cast. The N. G. in error declares the card refused No objection was taken to said decision at the time ; but some weeks after a brother objectn to the derision of the N. G. and claims that the card was granted. Question— Is the decnsiou of the N. G. binding ? Second— Referring to the above, what action, if any, should the Lodge take in the matter. Rep. H. E. Buttery, submitted the following, which stands as a notice of motion to amend Constitution, Article 2, clause 5 : 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTAKIO, 589 I bf K to give notice tliHt iit the next Hession of tliis liiKhi Worthy Grand Loclg»', 1 will move to amend article 2, chmHe o, ("onHtitution of Grand Lod^e, by striking out all uftor the word report, and insert us follows : "Shall be 1(K) or less, one Kepresentative, if over 100 and under 200, two Uepreseutatives, if over 2(M), three reprcMuntatives." Hep, M. D. DawHOii, from the Special (Jommittoe on that subject, liubiuitted the tollowiu^ repoit which was adopted : To the K. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. 0. F. Your Special committee to whom was referred clause 2, of the Grand Master's Uejwrt, and clause 11 of Grand Secretary'is Keport, and other references to out- side relief, submit as follows : that they consider the prompt action of the Grand Master in making an appeal to the Lod.ges in this jurisdiction for substantial as- sistance for our suffering brethren in Chicago, from the effects of that devastat- ing and disastrous fire, highly commendable. The generous and almost instan- taneous response from a large number of Lodges is conclusive evidence, not only of their appreciation of his consideration and thoughtfulness, but of the universal sympathy of the brethren of Ontario. It is cheering to know that though divided by distance, and separated by nationality, the same precious virtues, which form the foundation and corner- stone of odd Fellowship, are practically known and felt in the hearts of Odd Fellows throughout Ontario.. We are also glad to notice that the Michigan and Wisconsin bretliren were not forgotten in their sufferings. Eureka, Forest City, and Gore Lodges, having contributed generously in both instances, and the amount contributed promptly forwarded through the proper channel, and duly acknowledged bj- the Relief Committee of those States. Regolred,- -That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are due and are hereby ten- dered to the Grand Master, John Gibson, as well as to the Committee appointed by him to receive relief, J. B. King, G. Sec, James Woodyatt, G. Rep., and A. D. Clement, G. Treas., for their successful services in so worthy and righteous a cause. We would also recommend that the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and (jrand Secretary be a Standing Committee of Relief, with power to grant a reasonable assistance from the funds of this R. W. Grand Lodge, in case of similar emergencies, or when any sudden calamity may have overtaken Odd Fel- lows in this or sister jurisdictions reducing them to a state of distress. .VU of which is respectfully submitted. We therefore submit the following : Resolved, — That the forejjoing Ueport be adopted. M. D. DAWSON, T. A. TAKRANT, J. T.HORNIBROOK, HENRY McAFEE. H. C. Biugham, V. O. M., from tlie Committee ou Ai)))eal8, sub- mitted the followinj^ Keport : •'. ZiMMKKMAN OS UEH.VLK OK W. D. KKSNKnV, VS. Thi: TonoNTo LanuE, V W. D. KKSNKnv, \ UE, No. 71. } To the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Ontario : ■ Your Committee on Appeals to wliom was referred the appeal of Brother J /immerm'in. of The Toronto Lodge, No. 71, in favor of W. D. Kennedy, w. The Toronto Lodge, No. 71, submit the following as the result of their investigation : 1st.- -Bro. Kennedy made application by card for admission to memlwi-Bhip in The Toronto Lodge. 2nd. — His application was referred to Committee, reportod on iu regular man iicr and a ballot taken, when more than two black balls appeared, and the V. G. iiunounced the candidate rejected, notwithstanding which the N. G. announced ^: " H-' ' ■ f 7". . ,>-.' "i- \ " ^S. ■•^■ ■ ■•>n .f:-m "^'•1j^ • , , , i*' I 840 JORNAL OP THE 1872 Hi -!K^ I* • I HI Art Bro. Ktiuuedy cli'cted. CunHuk-rable digeiisaiuu Heemu to have anMPii in rugiinl totVif iimttt'r, US to till' iiiuuber of black balls iiecesHurv to reject. iJrd. — Til*' I). IV < I. M. I)eiiig present, referred the N. G and tlii' Lodge to,and read Claiihi' IV , iiiliclt: II, of the Conutitution for Subordinates, which nlaiiiK says that three black balls shall reject. He also (|uote(l and read other aiittiorilv, whi(di the N. (J. thought at the time justified his decision, hut whicli by the D. D G. M. was deemed inapplicable to the case. ■1th. — Brother Kennedy, who had been in the Lodge previous to the ballot, was also consulted us to the law, and informed as to the result of the ballot, and as to the oral opinion of the D. 1). G. M. The D. D. G. M. wished the matter laid over for a week to give time for a written dei-ision. Notwithstanding the facts in thd cast, and the opinion and request of the D. D. (}. M. a vote of the Lodge was taken sustaining the declaration of the N. G. thatBrotlier Kennedy was elected, whereupon the N. G. ordered Brother Kennedy's infn/duction as a member of the Toronto Lodge. He was accordingly introduced and subsciiuently took part in tlnuliscussions in regard to his own case. .'■th. ^ fter written decisions from the D. D G. M.,aud also from tlu! Grnnd Master, who had been couiniuniciited with by the 1). D. G. M., the Lodge and Brother Kennedy, which decisions were adverse to the action of tlie N. G. and the Lodge, Brother Kennedy applied for a Withdrawal Card. (5th. — This application brought np the question as to Bro'jber Kennedy's position. 7th.— Was he, when making application for a Withdrawal Card, a member of the Toronto Lodge or not? And this it seems to your Coniniittee to be the main (lucstion to settle before deciding upon the further action had by the Lodge ii) the matter. Hth,- -It seems to he admitted now by all the parties to this appeal, thiil Brother Kennedy was rejected, and that tin declaration of the N. G., and the action of the Lodge in sustaining him (the N. G.) and the introduction of JJrother Kennedy as a member of The Toronto Lodge, were illegal. If Brother Kennedy was rejected it seems only natural and fair to conclude that all th( subsequent action of the Lodge in this matter 'hAt night was illegal, null and void. But a decision of the G. L. U S., see Dig ^^ jiage 249, 1151, might throw ■!.- ^ .. ■•'■I ■ " ii ■ •(..•■'• w ■A ;:="■•■•■•■ tf,.r.-" "4 •* - , • , ^: r r *■,■ < I** > •■>f. ■•.■.j%.K" .■•.«■ , : . :■ . I-- ,..::■■ Iv >•■■••. ,..' •S- .:. :::i 542 JOURNAL OK THE 1872 1 ^■ [''■'4 ', W0i 5?f only •'iToct of uii(l«'(M(lc(l clmrgPH in to deprive tlie momljer of the rlnhi to take u travplliiifroi' visitiiiK ciiivi, when the cliKr^tm lifiir upon tin- rijrht to l)«t\tH, ti< HiiH[)(iu(l the piiyiiH-iit tlu-i't'of until ii tiniil dcriHioii. In CIhiiki' ll."). lop of 4:tril I lage, after tlio word "effect" iiinert tin; words "iind tin- lonsenl nt tlit* (triiiul jodf^o thereto except in cane of HUHpnnHion for non-i»ivnicnt of dues." See DiRCHt, iW,, 1(J77. Excelsior, No. 44. — Two ClnuHeH appointiji>; niefiiciil iMiniinerH mid attend- iintH. Approved. I'liity, No, 47.— Hy-Laws complete. Apjnoved — exce))t to insert after tin word "etiect" in C'latific (i(J, Olh line, the words "and the consent of the (Iniiul liOd^e thereto, except in the chhc of susj)eiisioii for iionpavnient of dues. ' J)ij,'e>i ■■m, U177. Dominion, Nu. 4M— Ainendnients to (.Mauses 14 and I'l relutiiifc to sHlarioH nnti Clauses U2 and H'.i an to udmission fees— Api>roved. Bissel, No. 51 — Dy LawH complete. Ai)i)roved with the following corrections ; In (Manse 42, strike nut "fliH" and insert "fa 4(»," or .'Ise inneiid t'Inuse 30 l>\ striking out ^1 01) and inserting |1 '25. Article 5, Ciiiuse (>, Constitution. It: ('lautic 61, after the word "effect" in 5tli line, innert the word* "and the eonsent of the (rrnnd Lodge thereto, exce])t in (misd of sus])eusion for iion-ptiyment of dues." Dijfest JJ55, 1(177. By-Laws not siKutMl. Niaf:;arit Falls, No. 53 — By-Laws complete. Approved with the following' correctioiiH : In (,'lauHe 4 strike all out after the word "ceremony" in 3rd line, [n Clause 7H after the 4th word in the 4th line, insert tin- words "and the consent of the (jrand Lodge thereto, cxrejit in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Digest, 355, 1<>77. Collingwood, 54 — By-Ijaw8 complete. Approved with the following correc- tions : After the word "him" in Clause 51,2nd line insert the words, "pertaining to his right to heneHls," See Digest, page 71, later part of decision 321. Only one copy attested by seal and officers. Howard, No. 58- Amendment in regard to admission fees. Clause 32, also two clauses in the nuitter of medical c\aminer---Ai)))roved. Only one copy at tested. Napanee, No. 80 — By-Laws complete. Approved— with the followiug correc tions : Article 1, Clause 2, strike out the wcmls "two members" and insert the words "more than three." See Constitution, Article 2, Clause 11, Tn Article 3, Clause 2, leave ont all after the words "V. Ct." at the end of tiie second line, and add the words: "A brother who has served 2(> nights in some inferior otlice iind who has attained the Scarlet Degree:" In Article 11, Clause 7. strike out all after the word "Lod>f6" and inaertthe words : "one half the sum payable in the case of a Brother's death." (Constitution, Article 5, Section 8. Article 12, Clause 3, strike out. Digest page 71. 321. Article 13, Clause 2, after the word "him" in the second line insert the words "pertaining to his rights to benefits." Digest 71, 321. Article 15 Clause 4, after the word "effect"in 4th line insert the words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspensions for non- payment of dues.". Digest 355, 1077. Only one copy and that not attested with seal or by officers. Wardsville. No. 60 By-Laws complete. Approved— with the following coiTec- lions: 'Mause 79 strike out Digest 71, 321. In Clause 82 after the word "him ' in second line, insert the word "pertaining to his right to benefits." Digest 71, 321. Only one copy and that not attested in any way except by letter from Secretary. ■ Corinthian, No. 01 — By-Laws complete. Approved — with the following cor- rections : In Clause 58, after the word "him" m 2nd line, insert the words "per- taining to his right to benefits." Digest 71, 321. In Clause 64. aHer the word "effeyt" in 5th line insert the words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Digest 355, 1677. Huron, No. 62 — By-Laws complete Approved with the following correc- tions : In Clause 61, after the word "effect" in 0th line insert tke words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge tiiereto, except in case of suspension for non- payment of dues." Digest 356, 1677. The Toronto Lodge, No. 71— By-Laws complete. Approved with the follow- ing 'Corrections ; In Clause 41 strike out $40 and insert 930. Constitatiou, H iiiid nttciid- to HalarieH nml 1873 GRAND LODGE OF ONTAUIO. 54U {H ('oiiii)lct('. Approvi^d— Approved with the fwl- lii ChiUHe ii Htrikf (lilt all after the word "ceroiuony" ii> Article 6- S«M;tioulO. In C'UuHe 58 after tin- word "t-ffect" in tlie oth line iusert the woriU " \ii(l till' ((iiiHuiit of the (hand Lodpi thirdo, cxrept in laso of -iiiBjHiiiHiou t< r non-iiaynu'iit of duis. DiKi'nt H'5"»> 1077. Only one copy and that not Httfsted ji any wh.\ . FerKu?", Vo. 7:) Uy-Ijawti loiiiiilete. A)>proved with the followinficorrnctious: In Clause (i;! after the word 'etTecl" in the (ith line iiiHert thu wordw "and the consorit of the Griiiul liod^c tliereto, oxeept in the eiiHeof HiiwnenHion fornon- ])uyiiieiil ofiliuH." Digest II.W, i<'.77 Strike oiitCliiuse T) I. DiKent 71, ;i'2l. InClaUHe .")7 after the word "him" in Mecond line insert the words "pertiiininj,' to his fight to benetltH." DiKest 71, M21. Only attestetl l)y letter. Hothwell, No. 71— Dy-LiiWK eoiiiplete. lowinffiorreetionH; In ClauHe •'> Htrike out . . _, third Tine. In I'lauHe (M.) stvike out # 10 unci insert ^30. CoiiHtitiition, Article Tj, ;!-"tion 10. Strike out Clause "1. Digest 71, U'21. In Clause 74, after the word '•hii.-'" in seeond line, insert tin words "))ertaininL' to his right ti) henefits." Digest 71, ."{'21. In Clause H7, after the word 'effect ' in the lust line on iiage 35, insert the words "iind the consent of th" f^raud Lodge thereto, except in the case, (if Hnsponsiou for uonpaynient of dues." Digest 355, 1(J77. War.iiier, No. 75 One copy of a By-Law in regard to application for Degrees wliich we ( annot approve in present forni. St, Thomas, No. 76 — Hy-Jjaws complete. Approved. Only one copy anil that not signed by the oflicers. Oxford, No. 77 — Dy-Liiws complete. Approved with the following correc- lions' In Clause lit, in the Sth aiKi !lth lines, strike out the words "all charges under Claustjs 47 and 48 of these lly-Liiws " See Constitution, Article 5, Clause .). In Clause H4 after the word "effect" in .5th line insert the words "and the couseut of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in the case of suspension for non- payment of dues.'' Digest 355, 1B77. Only one copy. Durliam Lodge, No. 78 — ]5y-Laws complete. Approved with the following corrections : In Clause 51 after the word "him," in 2nd line, insert the words "pertaining to his right to benefits." Digest 71, 3'21. In Clause 58 after the word "effect," in the 4th line, insert the words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except iji tin; ease of suspension for n".i-payniont of dues.' Digest 355, 1«77. Nipiufiiug, No. 7it — By-Laws complete, .\pproved with the following correc- tions : In Clause 4(i, strike out *>4() and insert #30 See Constitution Article 5, Section 10. In Clause 01, after the word "o-ffect," in .ith line, insert thi! words •'and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension foi- non-payment of dues." Digest 'd-'i'i, 1077. Only one copy, and that not attested in any way. Amity, No. 80 — By-Lawseolnpletl^ Approved with the following corrections •' In Clause 88, after the word 'dues," in Oth line, insert the words "and all tines." See Constitution, Arti(de 5, Section 5. Oidy one copy, and that not attested by ofKcers. Belleville, No. Hi — By-Laws complete. , -< — - ^^Ppi'oved- rections : In Article 11, Clause 12, add the words "not exceeding $1)0." -with the following cor- ■ See Con- stitution, Article 5, Section if. Strike out Clause 3 in Article 12. Digest 71, 321. In Article 15, Clause 4, after the word "effect," in 5th line, iusert the words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." See Digest 355, 1677. Only one copy. Beaver, No. 82--By-Laws complete, Approved — with the following cor- rections : In Clause 38, strike out $3 and insert $ 40, or else amend Clause 29 by striking out ^1 and inserting JJl 25. See Constitution, Article 5, Section 0. in Clause 43 strike out $30 and insert '|20. See Constitution, Article 5, Section 10. In Clause 54. after the word "him," in 2nd line, iusert the words "pertaining to his right to benefits." See Digest 71. 321. In Claus(! 00, afterthc word "effect," in 5th line, insert the words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except ill case of suspension for nou-paynieut of dues." See Digest 355, 1677. Only one (;opy. 1; II I ^ 1 5" ■ .• i. . ^u- 1." i, ■ ' ' ':' . ''.!■ •k .f. ' > .1 -. :k , ••,. ■'4 '■ ]■ ■' ■ ,,:"■ • ^ ■?'■ ■" •■ 1 '■a ■ , ''■^m^^ '.." ' ■' ■ 'in ; i!; ^iii r •,: 544 JOURNAL OP THE 1872 .,;|-.. Clinton, No. 83 — By-Laws complete. Approved — with the following cor- rection : In Article 7, Section 2, Clause 1, after the word "him," in 3rd line, in- sert the words "pertaining to the right to benefits." See Digest 71, 321. Walkerton, No. fi4 -ByLaws complete. Approved— with the following cor- rection : In Clause 61, after the word "correct," insert the words "'and the con- sent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." See Digest 355, 1677. Only one copy. Conctellatiou, No. 87— By-Laws, Approved with the following correction : In Clause 47, strike out $40 and insert $30. See Constitution, Article 5, Section 10. By-Laws not certified by signatures of officers. Empire, No. 85 — By-Laws complete. Approved with the following correc- tions : In Article 6, Clause 2, strike out $4 00 and insert $3 60. In Article 6 Clauses 7 and 8, strike out $40 and insert ^30. In Article 6, Clause 13, add the words "not exceeding $50." See Constitution, Article 5, Clauses 6, 9 and 10. In Article 7, strike out Clause 3. See Digest 71, 321. In Article 7, Clause 6, after the word "him," in 2nd line, insert the words "pertaining to his right to bene- fits." Digest 71, 321. In Article 7, Clause 15, after the word "effect,^' in 4th hne, insert the words ''and the consent of the Orand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." See Digest 365, 1677. Only one copy, and that not attested by officers. Rejiance, No. 89 — By-Laws complete in manuscript. Approved with the following corrections : In Clause 43, strike out $50 and insert $30. See Consti- tution, Article 5, Section 10. Clause 53, stnke out Digest 71, 321. In Clause 56, pfter "him," in 2nd line, insert the words "pertaining to hia right to benefits." See Digest 71, 321. In Clause 62, after the word "effect," in 6th line, insert the words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of non-pay- ment of dues." See Digest, 355, 1677. Only one copy. Olive Branch, No. 88— By-Laws complete. Approved with following cor- rection : In Clause 51, strike out $32 and insert $30. See Constitution, Articles, Section 10. Grand River, No. 91- -By-Laws complete in manuscript. Approved — with following corrections ; In Clause 41 strike out $40 and insert $30. See Consti- tution, Article 5, Section 10. To Clause 43 add the words "provided that no one annuity shall exceed the sum of $30 See Constitution Article 6, Section 10. <,nause'49, strike out. Digest 71,321. In Clause 52, after the word "him," in 2nd line, insert the words "pertaining to his right to benefits." See Digest 71, 32), In Clause 65 after the word "eiiect," in 4th line, insert the words "and the con- sent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of non-pajrment of dues." Digest, 355, 1677. Only one copy. Western City, No. 93 — By-Laws complete. Approved with the following cor- rections : In Clause 25, after the word "Article" insert "3 Clauses." In Clause 54 after the word "him," in 2nd line, insert the words "pertaining to his right to benefits." See Digest 71, 321. In Clause 62, strike out all from the word "rank" in the 5th line of the word '|and" in the 8th line. See Digest 71, 321. hi Clause 72, after the word "effect," in 6th line, insert the words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Digest 355, 1677. By-Laws not signed or sealed. Exeter, No. 67 — By-Laws complete. Approved with the following correc- tions : In Clause 4, strike out all after the word "ceremony" in the 3rd line. lu Clause 9, the night of meeting should be named. In Clause 62 after the first word "effect," in the 4th line, insert tlie words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." See Digest 355, 1677. Only one copy. Barrie, No. 63 — Complete. Approved with the following conoctions : In Clause 39, strike out $3 and insert $2 40, or amend Clause 29 by striking out $1 and inserting $1 25. See Constitution, Article 5, Clause 6. In Clause 44, strike out $30 and insert $20. See Constitution, Article 5, Section 10. In Clause 54, after the word "him," in the 2nd line, insert the words "pertaining to his right to benefits." See Digest 71, 321. In Clause 63, after the word "effect," in the 4tli line, insert the words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Digest 355, 1677. Only one copy neither signed or sealed. 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTABIO. 545 Milton Lodge, No. 92 By-Laws complete. Approved with the following cor- rection : In Clause 62, after the word "effe(;t," in the 5th line, insert the words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in the case of suspension for non-payment of dues." By-Laws signed, but not sealed. In the case of Bissell Lodge, No. 51, we by accident notice that they have embraced in Constitution for Subordinates, amendments proposed by Rep. Camp- bell, last year, though they are not yet adopted. Your Committee did not deem it their duty to examine the Constitutions of Subordinates as printed, but thought best to call attention to the fact, that, as in this case, similar irregularities may occur in others. Your Committee think it advisable that Subordinate Lodges be instructed to to have all amendments to their By-Laws approved and ordered by this Grand Lodge, printed in slips, and pasted in appropriately in their By-Laws as soon ae they are in receipt of the Journal of this Grand Lodge, containing the required instructions. We believe that the By-Laws of many of our older Subordinate Lodges con- tain the same errors as have been found in the laws submitted at this session to this Committee, and we recommend that all Lodges whose By-Laws have not been submitted at this session, be instructed to amend their By-Laws in accor- dance with the decisions of this Grand Lodge, and submit the same to this Grand Lodge at its next session. Fraternally submitted. H. C. BINGHAM, T. PARTRIDGE, (;l. T CAMPBELL, H. ROBERTSON, F. T. BARKER. H. 0. Bingham, P. O. M., from the same Committee, Hubmitted the following Beport, which was considered serintiin, and adopted : CONSTITUTION. (hdaiiwd by the Bitjht Wmthy Grand Lodge of Ontario, for the government uf regularly constituted Degree Lodges hohlimi Charters from this (fraud Lodge. -UlTICLE 1. The name of tliis Lodge shall be Degree Lodge, No . I. O. O. F., of the Ontario. ARTICLE II. This Lodge shall be composed of members in good standing in the Order of the Scarlet Degree, either residents here, or belonging to Lodges in the , and all business except that of conf erringr the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Degrees of this Order shall be transacted when open in the Scarlet Degree. AUTICLB III. The Elective Otticei-s of this T^odge shall be a Degree Master, Deputy Degree Master, First Assistant Deputy Degree Master, Second Assistant Deputy Degree Master, Secretary and Treasurer, who shall be elected semi-annually by a ma- jority of votes polled for that purpose. ■ -- -■ .1 ABTICLE IV. Nominations for the Elective Offices of this Lodge shall be made upon the and in the months of June and December each year. in ABTICLE V. The appointed Officers of this Lodge shall be a Warden, Conductor, Outside and Inside Guardians to be appointed by the Degree Master upon the uight of his installation. ifiii-'.-/; • ■'■ ■^ ^' ';■>"• :: I ■■■,1 ■#*i . ,•' t* hia charge of Office and the laws and usages of the Order. " . ARTICLE XI. No Brother shall be eligible for the Office of Degree Master who liiis not received the Past Official Degrees of the Order, and who is not in good standing in some Subordinate Lodge of this order in Ontario. ARTICLE XII. No Brother shall be eligible to the Office of the Deputy Degree Master who is not a Past Grand in good standing in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge nf Outai-io. ARTICLE XIII. The Degree Lodge shall have power to adopt necessary rules luid regulatiouh for its govenunent, conformable to this Constitution, and to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Ontario and the laws and usages of the Order. ARTICLE XI\ . Five members shall form a liuorum for the transaction of business, and thi» Lodge shall have power to suspend or expel a member when his conduct shall reu&r it necessary, such suspension or expulsion to be decided upon in accor- dance with the usages of the Order in this ARTICLE XV. All prior decisions and regulations of this furegoiug Coustitution are hereby repealed, liespectfully submitted. I > I. Grand Lodge iu conflict with the H. C. BINGHAM, F. T. BAEKEK, HENRY ROBERTSON. 1 if I tl t wifh till' 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 547 On motion to adopt Article 14, Rej). J. Heron moved in amendment, seconded by Rep. J. J. Dyas, tliat Article 14 be stricken out. wliich was not af^reed to. Report, as a whole, was adopted. Rep, M. D. Dawson, from the Committee on Priutinf^, submitted the following report, which was considered and adopted : To the R. W. (hand Lodf/e of Ontario, 1. 0» O. F. Your Committee on Printing Hubmit the following reKohitioii : - Thiit till' Reports of the several Grand Officers and proceedings of Grand Lodge be printed in full in the Journal of Proceedings, and that the R. \V. Grand Secretary l)e instructed to have 600 copies printed for distribution in this and sister jurisdictions ; and, in addition, would further recommend, that he ex- iiniine carefully the proof sheets, previous to publication, in order to prevent eiTors, We therefore submit the foUowiu'' :■- ' /?<'jfr)/(W,That the above report be adopted. !''raternallv submitted. M. B. DAWSON, E. G. CHANT, HUGH M( COLL, M. E. SNIDER. Rep. J. J. Dyas, from the Committee on Lej^islation, submitted the following? report, which was considered xeriatim, and adopted. To the R. W. Omiid Lodfje of Ontario, I O. O. F. : Your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred the question of Rep. Blume, asking if a D. D. G. M has any authority to decide a question submitted to him by a Lodge in his district, without the consent of, and without first sub- mitting such question to the G. M. =.- We reply, Yes. With reference to the question of Rep. Campbell, ns to whether it would be advisable to consider the question of creating a supreme Grand Lodge for C^aii- iida. We are of opinion that it would be inadvisable at present. We therefore submit the following : , , . > . lifl/tnlred. — That the foregoing report be adopted, ,, -• - T. HEALY, .JOHN HURST, .1. .T. DYAS, GEORGE POWELL, J. L. DAVIS. The following letter was read from Rep. Campbell, asking leave of absence, which, on motion of Rep. H. Blain, was gi-anted : To tlieB, W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Windsor, August 9th, 1872. T regret exceedingly that circumstances imperatively require my immediate return home. Will Grand Lodge be kind enough to grant me leave of absence for the remainder of tlie Session. -.11 l-t'T' .: 1- Youi-fi Fraternally CL. T. CAMPBELL. • !* •* '' r ,'■-.•■'., . f: 1 ••'' 1 ■, 4 ' 1 Ui. .V- ,^ '; ^-^ 1. . «* j *'• i • ■ ■ ■■ » ? 1 %\ i' . . ■ ■ ■ ♦ ' fi.n. I ',11 -■" '■«■?-■• ■! ■m^ ■:■■*■ :;.:;:.• " ■ .<:■•■ ■■ ■.■•,i.r»4- • .- ■ - , ■ > J- g ... i ! < l^'- 548 JOURNAL OF THE 1872 .'sm it "■'■■ k: r'l ?^i,^; \.r Bep. J. J. Dyas, from the Committee on Legislation, made the fol- lowing report : To the H. W. Grand, Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. O. F. Your Committee on Legislation, to whom was refen-ed the motion of Heps. Jones and Foster, as follows : Resolved, — That Clause 9, Article 2, of the Constitution for Subordinate Lodges, be amended by striking out all after the word "Rejection." We recommend that no change be made in the Article of the Constitution. On the motion of Reps. W. F. Sandford and Jas. Ker, as follows : Resolved,- That Clause 4, Article 2, of the Constitution of Suboixiinate Lodges, be amended by striking out the word "three," and inserting the word "two." We recommend that no action be had. On tho following by Rep. C. S. Male : Is it advisable that some provision should be made to allow a Brother join- ing a Lodge by card, to enable such Brother to receive benefits without waiting six months, as now provided ?" We recommend that no action be taken. < We therefore submit the following. Resolved, That the above report be adopted' Fraternally submitted. T. HEALY, JOHN HURST, J. J. DYAS, G. POWELL, Sr. J. L. DAVIS. The question being on the adoption of the Report, James Woodyatt, P. G. M., moved the following, which was agreed to. Resolved, — That the report be refetTed back to the Committee, with instructions to amend in accordance with the motion of Reps. Jones and Foster. Rep. James Heron, from the Committee on the State of the Order, submitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : To ths B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, LO. O. F. Your Committee on State of the Order, to whom was referred the question of Rep. Wright, of Canada Lodge, No. 49, viz. :— A candidate is proposed and proposition referred to usual Committee ; the Committee report and the report is received and adopted, but previous to the ballot being taken it is stated that the candidate is suffering from congestion of the lungs. Is it competent for the N. G., with the concurrence of the Lodge, to postpone the ballot for one week ? We reply. No. We therefore submit the following : -. iJ«»o/ved, That the foregoing report be adopted. '" JAMES HERON, T. McADAM, C. H. HANKINSON, JAS. WOODYATT ISAAC SMITH. Rep. J. Heron, from the same Committee, submitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : — To the B. W. Qrand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. 0. F. Your Committee on the State of the Order, to whom was referred the ques- tion of Bep. Ritchie, of The Toronto Lodge, No. 71 :— ,de the fol- 1»72 GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. 549 When is a Caudidatf, by card, or iuitiatioii, uunstituted a member of a Lodge , when introduced, or after nigning the Constitution and By-Laws ? Answer, — When introduced to the Lodge, having previously signed the Con- stitution.— Digest, Sect. 928u. We respectfully submit the following : — Resolved, That the above report be adopted. JAMES HERON, C. H. HANKINSON, ISAAC SMITH, T. MacADAM, 1 JAMES WOODY ATT. Hep. Jameu Ueruu, from the Hame Committee, submitted tliu t'ol* lowing report : / . , To the B.W.Grahd Lodffe of Ontario,!. O. O. F. Youi' Committee on tlie State of the Order, tu whom was referred the ques- tion of Rep. Ritchie, of The Toronto Lodge, No. 71 : — If a Brother receives from another Brother the Pass-Word illegally, what is the correct action to take in the case ? Answer, — Refuse the Brother admittance if suspended or expelled ; if nut suspended or expelled and still applies for admittance, prefer a charge against the Brother. . All of which is most respectfully submitted. We therefore submit the following : - itociyerf, That '^his repoit be II ;1 opted. JAMES HERON, T. iVUcADAM, JAMES WOODY ATT, ISAAC SMITH, C. H. HANKINSON. Hep. Isaac Smith, from the same Committee, submitted the following Keport, which was considered and adopted : — ^ Tutho B. W.Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. O. F. ,^, Your Committee on the State of the Order, to whom was referred the queB- tiou of Rep. J. O. Campbell, of Constellation Lodge. No. 85, viz : — The Vice Orand was elected and installed while in arreai-u ; can the Vice Cji'aud hold bis position, or must his offii^u be declared vacant and another elec- ted ?- - ■ ■ - .....,-. ,,,. Answer, — He can retain his seat. ' We therefore submit the following : — ; '• ' iiewiverf, that the foregoing report be adopted. ' ISAAC SMITH, .JAMES WOODYATT, JAMES HERON, T. MacADAM, , , ; C. H. HANKINSON. ,' • Kep. Isaac Smith, from the same Committee.snbmitted the follow- ing report, which was adopted : . ■.. TofheB.W. Graiid Lodiie of Ontario, I. O. O. F. ''' '' '"' ' *'* ' Your Committee on the State of the Order, to whom was i-eferred the ques- tion of M. E. Snider, viz :— Has the officer instituting a Degree Lodge tiie power to take the name of u Charter Member off the Charter, he being absent at the time of Institution ; sickness being the cause ? Answer, — Yes. , ' ' We therefore submit the following : — Begolwd, That the above report he adopted. JAMES HERON, C. H. HANKINSON ISAAC SMITH, T. MacADAM, JAMES WOODYATT. ^1-^' ^•i^ '^■ith.?>;'^j^ ■. I ;^.1^ '.. .: ' i.'-"" '■ ■ ■' M Uli ■ . ■ ■ i. ' ■ ' • ' ■ ' ♦ ,■'* . 1 *• »* '- 'il ^V.i'- ^.•":"V> .;r,.f >: .'•''";,■ ''iA ■••- . •■ ••l.v p' ■■'■■■:■:■'%■ % >::m: ; ^rj'^ •.."■■■■ . I ■M ■ '" ... .'■:.:■: ■ ^ iK''\ ,':''"■■■ .■■ , ''■ . ^ •l^'i !;;P i'm :-:#.. if- ■ ': ''■4 • ■ *■ . • . .■ • '.-■'•-!' 1 ; '% i"-*-;- , . ■. ■ ■■,■■ .. ' •"■I ■ '. "■ ■• ! 'X^ ■i''-' ' '. ':. ■ ■' ■ v'f ' ■ ' '! vl ..'f .. . • ) •• i% t', ' ■ ..■v'''i li ■ :' Kr , <'9f.., !i ^80 JOURNAL OF THE i87'2 ■ ■■■* P/.'-- ,^,i^ M?'; / >.. Rep. Isaac Smith, from the same Committee submitted the fol- lowing report, which was considered and adopted , — To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, 1.0.0. F. : Your Committee on the State of the Order to whom was referred Clause 1 of G. M.'s Report, submit the fallowing : — Ist — Your Committee congi'atulate the Grand Lodge on the prosperity of tlie Order, which is manifested by the unprecedented number of Lodges instituted and members initiated, and recommend that Charters be granted to the several Lodges instituted by the Grand Master. 2ncl — With reference to that part of the Grand Master's Report in Clanse 1, recommending that $115 35 be returned to Kond Eau Lodge, we recommend that it be referred to the Committee on Finance. 3rd— With reference to that part of Clause 1 of the Grand Master's Report stating that he had called upon Jas. Woodyatt, Grand Rep., to accompany iiim to Barrie we deem the M. W. Grand Master fully justified in so doing. 4th — On Clause 3 of the Grand Master's Report, we recommend that the same be referred to Committe on Appeals. 5th — On Clause 4 of the Grand Master's Report, we recommend that the action of the Grand Master be approved. 6th— On Clause 6 of the Grand Master's Report, we recommend that the recommendations embodied therein be approved of. 7th — On Clause 7 of the Grand Master's Report, we join in the Grand Master's closing exhortations and regret that D. D. Grand Masters are so indifferent to their duties. We therefore submit the following : ■-..■» . Resolved, — That the above report be adopted. Fraternally submitted 'r;V*>- i) ISAAC SMITH, JAMES HERON, i T. Macadam, C. H. HANKINSON, Bep. Thomas MacAdam, from the same Committee, submitted the following Beport, which was considered and adopted : — To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, 1. 0. O. F. : ' 1"'"< ' • ■ ' > ' Your Committee on the State of the Order, to whom was referred the ques- tions from Rep. E. G. Chant, viz; 1st — Is the Lodge Doctor expected to furniaU medicine with advice : is it customai-y in the Order so to do ? Your Committee answer. It depends upon the By-laws, 2nd — Is it advisable or expedient to admit Ancient Odd Fellows over the age of fifty. Answer — It may or may not be, the Lodge must decide. 3rd~Would this Grand Lodge recommend or advise Subordinate Lodfjes tu patronize the Benevolent Association of Hamilton? Anewer— It is not advisable for this Grand Lodge to decide. ' . < '. We therefore submit the following : — , t, Beaolved, That the above report be adopted. T. Macadam, c. h. hankinson JAMES heron JAMES WOODYATT, . ,,.,h,'...i -/ ■ -.n ', ISAAC SMITH. Rep. T. MacAdam from the same Committee, made the followin}^ report, which was considered and adopted : To the R. W. Gi-and Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Your Committee on the State of the Order do whom was referred the ques- ticns from Past Grand Irwin, of Avon Lodge, No. 41, viz : fT I I tted the fol- [erred Clause 1 rred the ques- 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. .)51 lat— Is a Representative to the Grand Lodge an Officer of his Subordinate ? Your Committee answer, No. 2nd — MuHt,a ballot be east when there is only one Brother in nomination for an elective office ? Your Committee answer, No. We therefore submit the following : Resolved, That the foregoing report be adopted. ,, ...^ ., T. Macadam, c. h. hankinson, JAMES HERON, ISAAC SMITH, JAMES WOODYATT. Rep. Thomas MacAdam, from the Committee on the State of the Order, submitted the foUowing Report, wliich was considered and adopted : — To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. 0. F. .,. ■.,,..„ ■ ,.. Your Committee on the State of the Order to whom was referred the ques- tion of Rep. J. H. Glass, of Unity Lodge, No. 47, as follows : Is a Scarlet Member, who has not passed the Noble Grand's Chair, eligible for the office of Vice Grand in a regularly instituted Degree Lodge ; if so can a Vice Grand so elected confer Degrees in the absence of the Degree Master ? Answer — Yes. See page 811, of Journal We therefore submit the following. , ; ,, ,,(. Beiiolved — That the foregoing report be adopted. T. Macadam c. h. hankinson. ^ - JAMES HERON ISAAC SMITH, JAMES WOODYATT. Rep. Thomas MacAdam, from the same Committee, made the fol- lowiug report which was considered and adopted: „ . To tJie R. W. Grand Lo(l> the li. W. Omntl f^dge of Ontario, I. (). (). F. Your Committee on State of the Order, to whom was referred the following matters beg leave to report : Ist-'Ou the request of Olive Branch Lodge that a Committee be appointed to compile and print a book of Laws, Constitution of Grand and Subordinate Lodges, &c., (fee, your Committee recommend that the matter be referred to the Committee on Legislation. We therefore submit the following : . , , , a Resohvif — That the above Report be adopted. JAMES WOODY ATT, ISAAC SMITH, T. Macadam, james heron, ■ ' C. H. HANKINSON. James Woodyatt, P. G. M., from the same Committee, Ha})mitt«d the following Report, which waa adopted : t, , ■ , V; To the E. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. , ,r > Your Committee on State of the Order to whom was referred that porUou of Clause one, of the M. W. Grand Master's Report, stating that after hoaxing both sides of the question, he thought it not advisable to grant n dispensation to insti- tuta the new Lodge in the city of Toronto, and recommending the Brothers to again affiliate with their Lodges. The Committee recommend that the action of the (irand Master be approv - od We therefore submit the following : ' Bennlred, That the foregoing report be adopted. •,- f,.;,, JAME?» WOODYATT, ISAAC SMITH, .R/i .;;"('«•'■ T. M.\cADAM, JAMKS HERON, C. H. HANKINSON. James Woodyatt, P. G. M., from the same Committee, submitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario I. O. O. F. • ' ^•'' Your Committee on State of the Order, to wliom was referred the following matters, beg leave to report : Ist— On the question of Unity Lodge No. 47 : Whose duty is it to confer the degree of Rebekan on the officers elect ? We reply, the sitting N. G, ::^-.. 4'' r v , . ' ■■•, • ■' ■• • -1 ;. ■ ■,, • I * ,. . ■ 1 f , ..'• -1. M4 JOURNAL OF THE 187'2 J M 2nd— At a regular meeting of Unity Lodge, a candidate was balloted for and declared rejected, four black biillti being caat ; ro objection wan made to the ballot that t'vening. The next evening four Brothers declared they were the particH who had CHBt the four black balls on the previous evening, and requested a recon- Hideration, which, by a vote of the Lodge was allowed. Was the reconsideration legal, no request having been made on the night the ballot was taken ? It is not stated whether the reconsideration was granted by a unanimous ballot ; the words used are by u vote of the Lodge. Your Committee say the re- consideration was legal so far as the time is concerned ; but can not say whether it WHS or not in other respects. ;hd— A motion having been made and seconded and put to the Lodge, can any motion that does not actually amend the original motion be put as an amend- ment. The Committee reply, see Rules of Order. Your Committee cannot consistently close their Report without referring to the fact that nearly half the questions submitted to this Grand Lodge and refer- red, are questions that need not l)e brought here at all. They are, many of them, questions which should never be asked here, because they are either questions so generally understood that any one should be able to answer them, or else they are unimportant, or perhaps worse, ridiculous. The same questions are submit- ted here year after year, and decisions or answers given, when a little time and study on the part of the questioner would enable liim to find the answer to his question in the Journal of this Grand Lodge, or else, as is often the case, in the Constitution and By-Laws of his own Lodge. In a jurisdiction like this, increasing in numbers and new Lodges new, com- plicated and very important questions necessarily arise, and to su(;h as these your Committee are desirous of giving every consideration possible. To say the least we could give much more careful consideration to matters of real impor- tance if our time was not so largely taken up in writing our reports upon subjects already answered, or else of no importance. VVe would advise that hereafter all questions to be referred to this Committee shall be presented to them before the dose of the Arst days session of this Grand Lodge in any year in order to entitle such questions to consideration. We therefore submit the following : Eeaolved—Thsitthe above report be adopted. JAMES WOODYATT, ISAAC SMITH, T, Macadam, james heron. ^-' ■•■ ' ' '■ • ■' ■ ' ■' ' C. H. HANKINSON. Rep. J. J. Dyas, from the Conanaittee on Lagislatioa made the ollowing Report, amended, as instructed by resolution of James Wood- yatt, P. G. M., which was considered and adopted : To the H. W. Grand LocUje of Ontario, I. O. O. ^", Your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred the motion of Reps. Jones and Foster, as follows : Retolved, — That Clause 9, Article 2, of the Constitution for Subordinate Lodges, be amended by striking out all after the word "Rejection." We would recommend that it be adopted. On motion if Reps. W. F. Sandford and Jas. Ker, as follows : Resclved, — Glanse 4, Article 2, of the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges, be amended by striking out the word "three," and inserting the word "two." We recommend that no action be had. On the following by Rep. C. S. Male : ' ' "Is it advisable that some provision should be made to allow a Brother join- ing a Lodge by card, to enable such Brother to receive* benefits without waiting six months as now provided ?" We recommend that no action betaken. , ,., ,,.^ ^^ ,, We therefore submit the following : •ii Reaoh'ed, — That the foregoing report be adopted. Fraternally submitted, ,. . J. J. DTAS, JOHN HURST. J, L. ■T T. HEALY, GEO. POWELL, J>AVIS, .,,.., Sr. 18712 1872 GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. oSfi Hep H. Blain from the Special Committee ou t)ie Report of the Orand RupreHentativeH submitted the following, which was adopted : To tlie H. W. iirimd Lndje of Ontario, I. (). (). F. : Your Committee to whom was referred the Griiiid Kupregeiitatives' Report submit : That they have uarefuUy examined the Report of the R. W. Grand Repre- sentatives, and recommend that the same be adopted by this Grand Body, and that the tlianks of this Grand liodge be tendered to those Brothers for tlieir faith- ful and efficient services in their representative capacities. We therefore submit tlie following : Jiesolved— That the above report be adopted. H. BLAIN, GEO. WRIGHT. 01. T. CAMPBELL, JOHN HURST, ' • ' A. V. PALMER. Rep. T. Healy from the (Committee on LegiHlation, Hubmitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted ; To the R. W. Grand Lodi/e of Ontario, I. O. O. F. : Your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred the veciuest of Olive Branch Lodge, No. 88, that a committee be appointed to compile and print a book of laws, (fee, beg to recommend that the matter be postponed. We therefore submit the following: /tedoiw.i— That this Report be adopted. . , ' .•• . Respectfully submitted. T. J. J. HEALY, J. DYAS, L. DAVIS, GEO. POWELL, Sr. H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., from the Special Committee on that sub- ject submitted the following Report, wliich was considered and adopt- ed. ,,, ^, .^ ,_, To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, f. O. O. F. : The Special Committee to which was referred the resolution of Rep. Gibiou, of Avon Lodge, No. 41, viz : iJeaoifcrf— That a Special Committee be appointed by this Grand Body to take into consideration the advisability oi erecting an edifice (to be known by some name, approved by this Grand Body) as a source of revenue, to be used as a supplementary fund for the relief of the distressed of this jurisdiction. We submit, that, while we are ready to admit the good intentions of the juover of that resolution, and fully appreciate the benevolent and laudable ends that such an institution would serve, we deem the whole subject deserving of more consideration than can possibly be given to it at this Session of the Grand Lodge. We therefore submit the following : . '-,•,, Resolved — That the matter be postponed. H. C. BINGHAM, JAMES WOODiATT ' W.N.FORD. JAMES SMITH, HENRY McAFEE James Smith, P. G. M., from the Special Committee on that sub- ject, submitted the following Report and Resolutions, and notice of a- mendment to the Constitution. fc- ■ ' ' 'I. H-* 4 \.:- ^•-^il ^ i-t m JOL'KNAL OF THE Mi u'-:. I A ] : 7othf/i.\\'.(JmnU/jotlijeo/(httarw,/.(K<)./'.: We yuiu' C'oiniiiittet' HppoinlHd ttpticiallv l>y thu (h'uiid Muittei' tor tJiv pur- fioHO of taking into couHidtimtiou the HdviHability of dividinK onr jiirifidictiou into )ibthctH, and how the tiainu Hhould \>e governed, beg to report : That we Itavd carefully, and with every poHHibio enquiry from other Oraiid DodiuB fully couHidered the niattei' The vast increawiug duties of the Grand MaHtor requiring that some mode Hhould be adopted whereby, not only the in- terests of the Order would be more generally attended to, but a Having of expensi' to this Grand Lodge. Your Committee would reeomuieuU that the juribdiution be divided in the following DistrietH. vix : District No. 1— Brock No. 9, and Amity, No. 8(t. UiHtriot No. 2 — KiugHton, 59 ; Napauee, 86 ; and Belleville, Ml. Dibtrict No. a— Florence Nightingale, 60 ; EaHtern Star, 72 ; Coriu(hiau,l>l ; aud Durham, 7b, District No. 4 — Warriuer 76 ; and NipisHiug, 79. District No. A -Canada, 49 ; Covenant, 52 ; Quetu City of Uutario, uti ; The Toronto, 71 ; aud Milton, 92. District No. (I— Barrie, (Hi ; North Star, 68 ; and CoUingwuod, 'A. District No. 7— Reliance 89 ; Fergus, 73 ; Minto, 98 ; Maple Leaf, 37 ; and Walkertou, 84. District No. 8- Avon 41 ; Grand Union 97 ; Nith 62; aud Bissell ; 61. District No. 9— Fidelity, 55 ; Clinton, 83 ; and Huron, 62. District No. 10— St. Mary's, 36 ; Lucan, 70 ; Ivv, 90 ; and Exeter, 67. District No. 11— Union, 10 ; Empire, 87 ; and Niagara Falls, 53. , District No. 12 -Excelsior, 44 ; Victoria, 64; aud Unity, 47. District No. 18 — Gore, 84 ; and Grand River, 91. District No. 14— Olive Branch, 88; Samaritan, 35 : Oxford, 77 ; aud Hope, 69. District No. 15 Otter, 50 ; Erie, 33 : and Constellation, 85. District No. 16— Eureka, 30; Forest City, 38; Dominion, 48; St. Thomab, 76 ; Aylmer, 94 ; and Poi-t Stanley, 95. District No. 17— Cliathiun, 29; Wardsville, (50; Mount Ziou, 46; Bothwull 74 ; Western City, 93 ; and Bond Eau, 40. District No. 18— Frontier, 45 ; Beaver, 82. District No. 19— Howard, 68 ; and Friendship, 65. We would recommend that a District Deputy Granil Master, as already pro- vided for in the Constitution, Clause 10, and wnose duty is defined in Glaus r 22, Constitntion, be appointed ; in addition to his duties (so defined), recommend that such D. D. H- M. institute all new Lodges in his District upon the orderof the Grand Master, and that the said Deputies be paid their necessary expenses for official visits (other than the institution of new Lodges), by this Grand Lodge. Each Deputy to visit every Lodge in bis District at least once in every year. Your Committee would further recommend, taking into consideration thi time consumed at the meeting of this R. W. Grand Lodge, in answering ques- tions and determinin|; matters of law, submitted while this Lodge is in session, that at the next meetinf; of this R. W. Grand Lodge, a proposition be made, to submit all such questions, questions in dispute, and questions of law or prs ':tice already decided, to the D. D. G. M. That the D. D. G. M. shall at such time, and so often as may bb considered necessary, and at least once in a year, call a meeting of all the Past Grands in good standing in his district, who shall decide all such questions, subject to the approval of this R. W. Grand Lodge, to whom report of the same shall be made by the D. D. Grand Master. All of which is respectfully submitted. ^ ,^ We therefore submit the following : Besolved,—Jh&t the Report as submitted be atlopted, aud the Committee discharged. Yoni-s, lu F. L. {J!n{ ifvUi ,««< I 'itit , •VI ■ 1872 (lUAND LOVaK OF ONTAUIO. r,m Tlio (inoation hoin^; to iiHopt tlio Report, H. 0. RiriRlmm, P. i1. M., socoiulod by Hop. Tlios Woodyatt, iiiovod tlio followinf» : RtHnh'fil,- Tliiit the conHidcrntioii of tlio Report 1)0 indortiiitely poHtpotiod. Roj). H. JJlain, Hocoiidod by Hep. (ioo. Wright, moved in Hiueud- iHoiit, iVH follows : idf'so/i'fff/,— Tlmt the conHiderntioii of thti JU'|ort l)t' postponed until the imxt st'HHioii of this Grand Lodge. The Chair ruled the amendment out of order, when Hep. H. Blain< hy conHont, alteroti his amondniont to read as follows : RrHolvfld, -^ihtii tlio word "indeftuitoly" in the original motion be Btruckout* iind that tlio followiiif,' wohIk hi- iidded to the motion, "until the next annual hab- sioii of this Grand Lodge.'' The question beiu^ on tlie amoudmout. as altered, it was adopted. The question then recurriuf? on the resolution of H. C Bingham, P. (l. M., as amended, it was adopted. The hour of one o'clock having arrived, the Grand Lodge adjourned imtil 2.30 p. ni. Vf •i.i '' '.I 4..V.- ■.; ''^ ■ ■ .VFTKRNOON SESSION. Windsor, August 9, 187*2. Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened in due form. John Gibson. M. W. Grand Master, presiding. Roll call. Present : .T'tHN GIBSON M. W. Grand Master. JOHN MURRAY R.W. Deputy Grand Ufaster. .TOHCf HUNTER B. W. Grand Warden. J. B. KING R.W. Grand Secretary. A. D.CLEMENT R. W. GrandTreasurer. JAMES WOODY ATT R. W. Grand Rep. to G.L.U.S. .IAS. F. McDonald H.W.Orand Marshal. JOHN SCHNEIDER if. TF. Grand Conductor. G. \V. PONTINE R. W. Orand Guardian. C. S. MALE R.W. Grand Chaplain. And a quorum of RepreHentativSH. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. Rep. J. G. Coleman, of Canada Lodge No. 40, submitted the fol- lowing, which was referred to the Committee on State of the Order : A candidate applies for admission to a Lodge ; on the evening the Report of the Committee is received, the Lodge opened ten minutes before the regular hour. The time for opening the Lodge had passed, when the candidate was balloted for and declared elected. Has the N. U , under the circumstances, a right to declare the ballot and election illegal, on account of the Lodge having been opened before the proper time, and to order a new ballot the next meeting ol the Lodge ? Rep. A. Suhler, of Friendship Lodge No. 65, asked leave of absence for the remainder of the session, which on motion of W. N. Ford P. G. M.. was granted. 40 •V..' • •!.•'• S\^U :--^:fci-- ■ .'f ». ^: ^.•„t ,s «♦, ' 1 m JOURNAL OP THE 1672 Rep. E. G. Chant, seconded by H. McAfee, P. G. M., moved the following : Resolved, — That this Oraud Body, through its BepretieutativeH, extend to the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, at its next annual session, a cordial in- vitation to hold itfi session of 1878 in the Province of ( 'ntario. Rep. M. E. Snider, seconded by Rep. J. Ritchie, Jr., moved to amend as follows : Beaolved,— That the words "City of Toronto" be inserted immediately pre- ceding the words "Province of Ontano." Rep. J. J. Dvas, seconded by Rep. P. B. Hatch, moved the follow- ing, which wr/.. 'opted: i. Resolved,- ' fc the further considemtion of the above be laid on the table until this evenii.^ session. Rep. P. B. Hatch, from the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem, submitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : To the H. W. Omnd Lnrhje of Ontario. /. (). O. F. : Your Committee on \rilea»e and Per Diem bpg to submit the following tablo and resolutionj viz : f r ;:i^-'' i ' 4i.h;="m .-; r \ ri- '':''■' , ! > V 1 ■ijili "M .» ! ^>i. ■'' - '"' -■ ■ ■*■ ♦' I> ■^' ■" ;"• •■ fei moved the xteiulto tli(> a cordial iii- (diately pre- the follow - on the table lowiiif? tablo 1872 a- i, a\ GRAND LODGE OF ONTABIO. m 88SSSS8Sg28SS8 I O '4« (N O 3351 55I3iSSS88S88 8 SSJ5t;t5t;»««aoooooaooo t, c s:3 a S - ■- a a B u^^ g £22 to ja o tu 3! EC M m 93 a .a^ „ o ^ - , >o ; S a 3 * W l-l aSpoi p jequin^ H ;25 :2 s a g a a 9 O O O) 03 eo»;o «o rt iH 1-1 ph 5j flu 5i as as ss 95 « h» ■'^ ■.''■ v.v>..' ;. 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''! <■..•: » '.'■*: It .562 JOURNAL OP THE 1872 Q M Em O e a A C ■Sm o >> « »4 ifrll 0^3 a --g 66^ ' ■ M U ti U gi TS us •moi . s . -So S0S.2 a>i5.-:H^^tSa(S»lfe: C5 (M TKOD 00 80 (N (N(N O eo 95 US ;0;0«Oe009>CfHr-l •cuaja laj 8S88S888S8SS8888888S8S8888 i'a;o^^:o:o:o;oC-?-l Ol^'C-t-p-tUSCOlftCOf O M H -< CN « ^ i« t^ 05"o» O "^ -H 33 U5 50 «0 o '£ • ^- a A 11 o bos c-t-; I X a o & i2 Ts a cw o a ■c o a o c ■ 06 ^^awlj^£^^w^g-^^^- O a be .9 1872 u • 5 ® . CO CO US CO <0 O) >C i-H i-H 888888 CC CO CO (N CO CO « Ol (N •«< (30 OC coasiO'^uSS o o eg iH us U5 <-i r-i oj (N eo so gccoo ;oiN« >e>R C09 A (N SI U5 U5 Ob 00 P^H ■ O 6p£ ■ C e- O ^^ 6 ^i^ggis . 60 o a»< 1872 GEAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 568 a Si Si H ■t. 'A ss u •I«!)OX ■insifj .laj •Si?B(j JO .isqiTtn^ •aSwaji]^ •paifaAUKj saiipi u * a> $ e J-^ a, -2-t; J3 = M _, 01-5 jr.*,. 3i ^ . . Q S ■«'• 53 CO ! CO a o m aw 3 '2lS'~-3'2S!op'»tiX(N 'ri»i-(95(ji,-((Si-i-H2'i ?3 CO "888S8SSSS8SSSS CO -M CO CO CO CO'CO fH CO JS w CO « CO !Z5 o M H O P lip isll"2 s i ?: W OS 1* 5j t> ■* > CO -« Oi S5 9 Pm o < a o a -u o * S'J4i^ak<^a I-* 9 jllj I- '•■)'■ J I 4i' '■':i'-{/ ^'^ 886 JOURNAL OF THE 1872 !■*--; The foreproiii'j table is computed in accordance, with the resohition of this (trand Lodfje, at four cents per mile, and two dollars per diem. Your (• ininiitteeheg to move the tlie followinf,' reHolution : RtfxDlriid, - Tliat the foieKoini; Report be adopted, and that the Grand Mastev do issue orders on the Grand Treasurer in accordance tlierewith, in favor of the Officers and J{e])resentativeH. P. B. HATCH, GEO. E PATTERSON JOHN RITCHIE, Ju., THOS. LKADSTON, JOHN J. RAMSAY. The follo\vinf», moved bv W. N. Ford, P. G. M., Hecoiuled by Rep. J. J. Dyas, was resolved in the affirmative : B-Hoh'((l, -That Grand Chaplain, C. S. Male be granted leave of absenee foi the remainder of the sesBion. Hep. J. Ritchie, Jr., from tlie Committee on Mileage and Per Diem, submitted the following Rei)ort, Avhich was considered and adopted: To Ihr It. II', (hand Loihie of (hitario. I. U. O. F. : Yonr Committee on Mileage and Per Diem beg leave to present the following Supplementary Report : The following brothers, Past Grand Masters James Smith, R. Wigmore, and "Wm. N. Ford, having been appointed by the M. W. G. M. a Special Committee to divide this jurisdiction into Districts, and not being entitled to mileage and pei diem as repi-esentatives, would respectfully recommend that they be paid at Ihc same rate as rejireFentatives, as follows : James Smith, London, 220 miles, % 8.80, 3 days, #6.00 per diem, $14 80 Richd. Wigmore, " 220 " 8.80, 3 '' H.OO " 14 80 Wm. V.Ford, St. Marys, 2W " ]0.fi4. !1 " fi.OO " ]6 64 1iS46 24 .'Ml of which is respectfully submitted. We therefore submit the following : • - Beitnli'eil , — That the above Report be adopted. P. R. HATCH, JOHN RITCHIE, Ju., THOS. LEADSTON, JOHN J, RAMSAY. Rei). P. B. Hatch, from the same Committee, submitted the fol- lowing Report, whicli was adopted : lo the li. \V. (Jraml LoiI;/e nf Ontario, J. <). (). F. Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem beg leave to present the following Supplementary Report : The following brothers, Past Grand Master H. C. Bingham,F.T. Barker,?. G.,Rep. Cl.T. Campbell, Rep. Henry Robertson, P. G.M.Thomas Pai-tridge, having been appointed a Special Committee on Laws of Subordinates, would recommend that they receive mileage and per diem, the same as accorded to representatives, and those of that Committee who are repiesentatives receive allowance for one day's e.xtra service on that Committee in London, as follows ; P. G. M., H. C. Bingham, P. G., F. T. Barker, Rep. CI. T. Campbell, Rep. Henry Robertson, V. G. M., Tliojnas Partridge, 220 miles, % 8.f,0 4 davs, at $2.00, $8.00, $16.80 460 " 18.00 4 " 2,00, 8.00, 26.00 1 " 2.00, 2.00, 2.00 1 " 2.00, 2 00, 2 00 ; - 2 " 2.00, 4.00, 4 00 $50 80 ;.. it '"4 Intion of this of ahseure for t the foUowiii'' tted the fol- t the following 1S72 GKAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. •>(« All of wliich iH respectfully Hubiuittid. \V«' therefor*' mibmit the following ; Uenolved,— Tliiit tlie above Report be udopticl. !'. n HATCH, GEO. H.PATTKKSON, JOHN HITCHIE, Ju., THUS. LEADSTON, JOHN J. RAMSAY. ItupH. J. K. Duuii, Geo. Williuiiis, K. Mara. Jus. Gills, Thus. Leiul- stou, Jas. Kerr, J. J. liaiuHa^ iid T. MacAdam were, on motion, f,'rant 0(1 leave of absence after /) o'clock, p. lu. The foUovvinfj. on motion of Hep. T. Henwick. seconded l>y \V. N. P'ord, P. G. M.. was resolved in the affirnnitive ; Resolviid ■ — That the sum of ^ti 00 hv gniuted Niitluiii Hart, of Frontier Lodge for his nerviees as janitor in attendance on this Grand Body at its jjrcsent sitting. The following was resolved in the affirmative, moved by Hep. .Jno. Kitchie, Jr., seconded hy Rep. Hugh Blaiii ; Renohed :— That the thanks of this R. W. Grand Loflge be tendered to l''ron- lier Lodge, No. 15, for their kindness and eourtesy during this present session- The following was resolved in the affii-mative, moved by Rep. Thos. Woodyatt, seconded by W. N. Ford, P. G. M. ; Beohed :■ -That this Grand Lodge pay T. Partridge, 1". (;. M., tlie sum ot rtfteen dollars for expenses incurred by him on his visit attending the institution (if Kingston Lodge, No. 59. ' James Woodyatt, P. G. M.. from tlie Committee on State of the Order, submitted the foUowiug Rejjort, which was considered and iidopted .• ■ To the It. W. Grand Lmlije of Onlaiiu, I. O. O. F. Your (yoninuttee on the State of the Order beg leave to report on tiie (|uestiou 1 y Rep. J. G. i olemau, as follows : A candidate applies for admission to a Lodge ; on tlie evening tiie report is re- ceived, the Lodge opened ten minutes before the regular hour. The time fur iipeuing the Lodge liad passed when the candidate was balloted for and declared elected. Has the N. G., under the circumstances, a right to declare the ballot aiKl election illegal on account of the Lodge haviug been opened before the proper time, and to order a new ballot the next meeting of the Lodge ? Your t 'ojnmittee re])ly, No.. The Lodge by a majority of two-thirds of tlie iricmbers present mav declare a favorable ballot void, but not the N. (i. alone See y -tiou 131, Digest. ^ submit the following : Ikwlvrd, — That the above Keport be adopted. , : , . .TAMES WOODYATT, T. M.u.ADAM •JAMES HERON, ISAAC SMITH C. H. HANKINSON, H. C. Bingham. P. G. M,, from the Committee on Appeals, sub- mitted the following Report, vvliich was considered and adopted : 7<> the A'. II'. (ridiid Lodije <>/ Onlaiio, I. O. <). /•'. Your Committei^ ou Appeals find a number of papers connected witii a peti- tion for a Lodge to be opened in the city of Toronto, to lie called Mystic Lodge. From the papers before us, we fin(l that a petition for said Lodge was forwar- ded to the Grand Master, asking for a dispensation for said Mystic Lodge, but that 41 \ U i • - . ■ I. ^»'! -fc'l •■•■;■ « %:.. ■lit' . •■* f". m' > ■ ■.■■,'<'»-■:.■-/. •••• V. '< -\- . ■ ' : ■■ W-k : '■■'' I',)' '/ i.'-t-r ■ , W:-'M ' ■'""• ■.'. - ...■■^•^■ i»; ' ^■^'fei; a •(i-, 1* r 'r >• ,;< fv- ; 1 „■ ■♦' af i V I 066 JOUBNAL OF THE 1872 upon tho advice uf the D. D. (}. M., aud upon information f^ained by himself, in tht>oity of Toronto, the Grand Master deolined to Krant the dispenaation asked for. It beiuf^ left to the discretion of the Grand Mnster to f^raut or refuse dispen- satioiiH during the recess of this Grand LodgOi your Committee, without prejudice to the petitioners, have no alternative but to sustain the action of the Grand Mas- ter in the matter. HeHolrvil, — That the foregoing Beport be adopted. Friitemally submitted. H. <;. BINGHAM, H. W. MUBDOCK, HUGH M'COLL, B. WABRINEB, HABPEB WILSON. U. C Biu^haiu, P. U. M., from the same Committee, Hubmitteil the following Report, which was considered and adopted : 'lo the It. W. Grand Lodge of (hikirio, I. (). O. F. Your Committee on Appeals in the case of the appeal of John McMath against tlie action of Erie Lodge, in 1858, in expelling him from that Lodge, report as follows : We liave really nothing before us to sustain the appeiil. We do find that on examination of the Grand Lodge Journal, tliat this case has previously been before the Grand Lodge, and was dismissed because no evidence was produced in tlu' matter. Mr. McMath represents to us that he has repeatedly endeavored to get from Erie Lodge the facts in tho case from their minutes, and to get the minutes of the Committee that tried him, but has, from causes unknown to us, been unable to do so. In view of what we can learn in the matter, we advise that Erie Lodge be in- structed to furnish Mr. McMath a copy of their minutes in the matter, and also 11 copy of the minutes of the Committee appointed to try him, and all other docu- ments pertaining to the case, or, in the event of being unable to do so, that Erie Lodge grant him a new trial, one course or the other to l)e pursued within three mouths from this date, August 9th, 1872. We therefore submit the following : liwh-ed, — That the foregoing Beport be adopted. H. C. BINGHAM, HABPEB WILSON. HUGH M'COLL, B. WARRINEB, H. W. MUBDOCK. Rep. G. W. Jeasop, from the Committee on Finance, submitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : 'Jo tlie U. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, L (). O. F. The Committee on Finance present the following, viz : They have examined the Ueport of the Commiitee on Mileage and I'er Diem, for 1871, and find an errorin the calculation of the distance between Chatham au(l Toronto, stating the distance to be 224 miles instead of 300. Wherefore your Committeerecommendthepaymentof the difference, namely, the sum of $5.44 each to the representatives of Chatham Lodge who were present at the last session Your Committee have also duly considered and would recommend that value to the amount of ^115.35 (as received by this Grand Body) be returned to Bond Eau Lodge. We therefore submit the following : • . ,■ i^i.a iJeso/fe(i!,— That this Report be adopted. Respectfully submitted, GEOBGE W. JESSOP, HENBY McAFEE, JAMES BEYNOLDS, H. BLAm, M m jimtteil the lft72 aUAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. r,ru The Grand Lodge then proceifideA to the Installation of OfticerH, as follows : P. G. Masters, James Smith and W. N. Ford, presented to the chair, John Murray, P. G., M. W. (Jrand Master elect, who wan duly installed into that important position, and conducted to his chair. P. G. Masters. H. McAfee and R. Wigmoro, presented Goo. Wright, P. G„ of Canada Lodge No. 49, R. W. Deputy Grand Master elect, who was duly obligated and conducted to his seat. The same brothers then presented R. Warriner, P. G., of Warrinor Lodge No. 75, R. W. Grand Warden elect, who was duly obligated and conducted to his seat. P. G. M., James Woodyatt, presented J. B. King, P. G., Grand Se(!retary elect, who was duly obligated and conducted to his seat. The same brother presented A. D. Clement, P. G., Grand Treas- urer elect, who was dtUy obligated and conducted to his seat. The Chair then made the following appointments, viz : HARPER WILSON, R. W. Grand Marshal. .1. F. MOREY " Grand Guanliiui. GEORGE MIDGELY " Grand Conductor. JOHN HURST " Grand Chaplain. Who were duly instructed in the duties of their several positions. The M. W. Grand Master appointed the following District Deputy Grand Masters, which were confirmed by the Grand Lodge: Wm. Mtzsimmons Brock No. 9 George E, Patterson Union " 16 ] Chatham " 29 J. P. Young. -Bond Eau " 40 ) Western City " 93 \Eureka " 30 I Forest City " 38 J. J. Dyas... -Dominion " 48 Ivy " 90 /Port Stanley " 95 G.W.Pontine Erie " 83 Thoma, Woodyatt loSimvi;;:.::"::::.:.::::::::: " m H».h Kerr \^S^-:z::rrz:::- [[ " f, C. Vongunten .St. Marys " 3(} Wm. Gibson Avou " 41 '|Excelsior " 44 William Lewis -Unity " 47 /Victoria " 64 Frontier " 45 Thomas Raid ^Beavev W. F. Roome Mount Zion 82 46 '9 4 " I i0 ■% 'i) I 1^ '■•-:"•' 4- >f..;' " ■.■■ '-t ' '!> Jl '■ •'■■■■,^^>■^ ■■:■■ M 'I ■'' ■■■ i . HI •-.-' ■>■ i'Vv' 56fl .TOrRXAL OF THE lft7'2 (ItMuyo Wii«lit. I). (J. M. W!ana' 71 ' Milton " \)2 Poter Canipl)cll Ottev " '>() C. Wortli BiHsell '* r»l P. G. Bender Niagara Falls *' 5)t Arthur Moberly Collingwood " 54 A. a. McDouj^all Fidelity " 'u, T. Mac-Adam Maple Loaf *' n? Henry Nicliolson Howard " ')H F. Fowler Kingnton " T)!! Wni. Murphy Wardsville " 00 H.F.Rankin Corinthian " Til J. F. Toms Huron " (W A. V, Palmer Barrie *' (Hi J. S. (xarner Friendship " (5") I). S. Weir Florence Nightingale " (i(J David Johns Exeter " 07 W.B.. Sanders Nortli Star '• OK C. Barr Hope " Oi> C. F. Pasldey Lucan " 7(1 M. O'Donovan Eastern Star '* 72 Wm. Rodf^ers Fergus "' 71! Bothwell " 74 Oaklev Warriner " 7;") J. C. Lindop St Thomas " 70 J. B. Trayes Durham " 78 George Wheeler Nipissing " 7il James Roynolds Amitv " H(l Dr. Tracev Belleville •' Hi Wm. Foster Clinton " H!} E. Stoney Walkerton " 84 J. O. Campbell Constellation " 8') W. F. Saniord Napauee . "80 Geo. E. Patterson Empire " 87 CI. T. Campl)ell Olive Branch " 8K J ) Reliance " 81) •'^'^•''"1' i' Grand Union "07 Aylmer '• it4 Nith " !»(! Minto '• !>H (}. W C. H. Hankinson William Barley . Tlie following was in-esented. moved by Rep. J. Ross, seconded by Rep. H. Gil)son : Hc'nii/rcd, — Tlint wlieii tlio Granrt Ltxlxf acljournK.it docs so to meet in tlif town of Stratford, on the Hrst Wednesday in An^nst, 187H. James Smitli, P. G. M., moved, seconded ))y Rep. J. B. Lang, to amend as follows, wliicli was not agreed to : lieHolved, —Thiit tlie word "Stratford" lie strioken ont, and the word "London' 1)1! infierted. Tlie (jnestion recurring on the motion of Rep. J. RoHs,' it was re- solved in tlie affirmative, • •^' '• • siv.-... iflTa OHAND LODOE OF ONTARTO. rm The f()ll()\viii<». iiiovod by W. N. Ford. 1*. (}. M., Hocondod l>y H. C. Kin^liuiii. P. n. M.. was rusolvful in tlu' uttinuativo : liiHoliul, -That tlic tli:iiiks of this I{. \V. 'timikI fiodfri' he mid iire hfrt'hy ti'H- ilfM'ed to the (riciit Wi'stci'ii niid thf (iinnd 'riiiiiU Hiiilwiiv Cinnpiiiivs, for tht'ii- kiiidiKMK mid coiirtfsy in rcdiiciiit; the t'lircs on thpir lincH, for thi' acc'oiiimodiitioii of tlit; officers miil rHiiri'si'iitntivc« to this If, W. (Iniiid Holly. On motion, the (-'rand Lodj^e resolvod itself into sciirct session- when the secret work was exoniphfied by (irand Uoiuesentative iFiinies Woodyatt. after whicli the re<{nhir business was resumed. On motion, duly seeonded.tlie M.W. (h'and .Master was autliorized to re-api)onit tl>e Committee on Laws of Suhordinat(!s. to meet two days jn'evious to tlie next annual session, if ;1kv considers it advisable. The business of the session hein^ ended, the (irand Lodye ad- journed, at SIX oclock p. m.. on tlie third day of tluf ses-ion. ^ trt^t^:z^^ ,/ ^ i ■V V.i . • ■ ». .•' . I ''•■^>' "i' •J- ■ ■". ■ • ■ *. '"'. .-11 \ « ■W--.' ■■v ,_H-.-v.;;. U --:M," :■• v'''/:> .. ■ :■ '' • .. •> ,*.■■ :-.;f ■ • * f % ' ^:".-; y ■ - S. -r-y :■ ■ 1 •« .-iTi-:rjt 570 TornNXL OF THr: urn ! ♦■ Innasl iJomionioitbD HKLI) IN HALTi OF AVON LOIHJE NO. 41 -STRATKOHD. Stratford, August 0, 187H Avon Lo(lf»e, No. 41, liavint; assomblcd in special session in tlioiv new Hall tor the purpose of receivinf? the R. W. Grand Lodj^e of Ontario, the M, W. Grand Master, Officers and Representatives were duly an- nounced, admitted and presented to tlie N, G., Bro. Simeon, wlio wel- (!omed the Grand Lodge to Stratford and proffered tlie free use of tlio Hall and ante-rooms for the purposes of the present session. The M. W. Grand Master, Bro. John Murraj', replied to the address and on behalf of the Grand Lodge and accepted the kind offer made. The Subordinate Lodge tlien closed- The M. W. Grand Master took tlie (ihair and called the Grand Lodge to order. On the roll being called, the following Officers wei'e present : ,TOHN MURRAY M.W. Grand Master, GEORGE WRIGHT E. W. Deputy Grand Mnsttr. ll.WAHHINER " Grand Warden. J.B.KING " " Secretary. A.D.CLEMENT T " " Treasurer. JAMES WOOD YAT I " " Repreavntative. .TOHN GIBSON •' " Jiepresentatirc. HARPER WILSON " " Marshal/. JAMES F. MOREY... " " Conductor. GEORGE MIDGELY " " Onardinn. and a quorum of Representatives, k k "1. Hion in tlioiv (c of Ontario, ere duly an- in, who wel- •ee nne of tho on. 1 the address )ffer made. d the Grand t > I s*'''.^ ,1. '■, •' ; "a' a; ■' v *''■ i^^'^. ( J,..-.,. ''*■'■*»* I ■• ftJlfif * JJAL). Ui- AVON L0l>1K, NO. I. I. O.C F ¥»r (ioscriiHion see .Vppua'liK !)*«.> 17. •lijj. • *! ■'' ' 'I > li..* Mil ■■ ■(.II . • - ., '11- • • 4 . ' '. ' . .. ■ / 1 ;« ■•♦.j, » ■ ■ .i.-i'.-.'T- ? ',■ (, i7(> TorPN \L ill' !'«'; lUuiisat^ ^urd giiiiiHiimeaUDii II Kl l> 1' n\l,i. OV .v^i)K l.oiKiH: Xn. I). STIiATr-ni!!. •■*■ I" I : \v..u 1. . ii4e. No. il, liavHi!^ uhsoiitblci in spociul -;. -^i..-.. m; ,i,.sv !l'.ii un- lUf^ pnnx.*; of v.oivmKU.e VJ. AV. (irnn.1 l.o,!i^ .•! n,:: ■ (l.j. -•[ \V (}ni.mlM.Me)-. OllK.TH aiul Kt'!:.i--tH.-nt;iitiv.;s \v(av .(■.:■. Hall :vn.l amif rooius ior Mi;^ ^nuprw^s of Mie present «ossi,.t,. " Tlic M. '^\' (iruu I MhsIw. "kro-Jol-n .Mnn.iy, rni)li<-a to ?.»,.■ )i.l'!' ,u.(1 nn he'iaU .>f tl- Otaixl l.r>' atuiatu^eptr.i fchc kind o-f.-r u.h< Till- Subrrdi'ial-- (/.» il. '^V. <-:nitid Vvivr.r tccK ihe i-hfuv arid ..nlicii llf (■ : Lo(lf4r. to ordfV. , . ... • . On tlK! v<.n 'i >^-in'-'. t'iiil-d. v').: l..lu>-vvmt: Dilieers mnc javsinU .,„HX MnnUY M.\\:n'r , (JKcUi l". >''i !;iiiNKU ■ 1. 11. urNj •• • ••• .. ,\ n. Ci ..MKNT. ■■■■.. •• , iamfs Will iv'i.'. 1' : •• • _ ,()jl\ '.tU^ON ■ - , u IIAKl'KU V.rLL-.OX ,, .r-\\'.Ksr 'vioHK\/ ,. (,Kul-;i.K Mii't!a' •• ' ' " .l/.!/v''«/' ■' •• ('ii>:dii<:!ifi '• •• (4ilOt it'!)}. •I . , , . ' ,**■■' ' HALL OF AVON LODGE, NO. 41, 1. 0. O, F., STKATFOKD. For description see Appendix page 17. i 1 ; 1 -,'.,„ ■•; ■' '', !' \ ^'^ ^: ■ - '^^^l-K- '■■■ yirmmiU ■■"{: '^ -v.-i- •■t*4j-.' . f • '...■-•*' i« f ■' * •• ;!* • t' ( ■ ^"v^'^^i:; ij ,.f;i1' 1873 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 571 The Rev. John Hurst, Grand Chit^.Tain, being unable to attend the present seswion, the Graiid Master aw)po nted Rei). Wni. Fitzsimmon-s Grand Cliaplain pri> tern. The Grand Conductor and Grand Marshall examined all present and declared them duly tjualilied, whereupon the R. W. Grand Chaplain addressed the Throne of Grace as follows : Almiohty and Etkunal God, our Creator, PrehiTvcr, mid Coustimt iifucfiict- or, we render Thee humble thanks for that kind care that has watched over us durhig the past year, and permitted us again to assemble in Thy name for the transaction of business. We desire to acknowledge our uuworthiness in Thy sight, and we feel that without Thy Divine Helj) all our purposes are ineflfectual and all our efforts vain. Look with fa\or upon our beloved Order, andaid us in our efforts to increase its usefulness. Bless the widow and the orphan ; and aid all who are in distress, as Thou seest they severally need. J3e with ua at tliis time; direct and guide us in our deliberations, and grant that the spirit of peace, iiarmony and love may prevail among us at all times ; and when our labors on earth are ended, may we enter into the rest prepared for Thy faithful servants, and with all Thy redeemed family unite in ascribing praise to Tliy Holy Name, for ever and ever. — Amen. The Grand Marshall, by direction of the chaii", proclaimed the Grand Lodge open for the transaction of business. On motion Thomas Woodyatt P. G. was appointed Assistant Grand Secretary for the present session. The foilowmg, moved by Rep J. J, Dyas, seconded by R«p. Wm. Mowatt, was adopted : Benolved — That the Grand Lodge consider it expedient to appoint a Reporter for the Session, and that P. G. Robert Mathisou be appointed as sucli Reporter, with authority to publish such portions of the proceedings as may be deemed advisable. The M. W.Grand Master appointed P. G. Charles Lee, of Avon Lodge, No. 41, Janitor for the Grand Lodge during jfie session. The Chair announced the following Committee on Credentials : J. B. Kmg, Grand Secretai-y ; Reps. Juo. Ritchie, Jr., J. B. Laing Tjabo Simons, and J. Henry. J. B. lung, Grand Secretary, from the Committee on Credentials submitted tlie following Report : SiUATFOUi), August 6, 1878. 7o the H. ir. Uriinil Luihje of ( Mario, /. O. O. b\ , ' We, your Committee on Credentials, beg leave to report that, upon examination iif the i-etiu'us of the Subordinate Lodges, the following Past Grands h."ive bee* duly elected, and their credentials are in due form. We recommend that they lie iidmitted to this Grand Lodge as the Representatives of tlie several Lodges Miimed, as foUowb: W. H.COLE ■... ) WM. FITZSIMMONS '-Brock Lodrjc No U KICHD. GREEN ) •T. n. McINTYRE ...» W. OHATFIELD ' •M;. SISTERSON ■ Union Loih/v « if! T. HEALEY , •J.THOMPSON ) »,..-■■ ■ r "J'' ^■ '. . *!'■ < I'O'hl' " H. E. BUTTEllY , (JEO.SHAW I ,r. W. FLKTCHEK -forext ( ifij Lodt/c S. PHRUY I WM. BIS3EL, P. G. M ' R.J. WILSON ) ,, ,„ , , V KI VTER t JtoiKi Eaii Jjolfjc " w. mowai't".'.".!.. ...".!!...'.*.!.'.!..,'.'. ^ Cr,. T. CAMPBELL [ . , J. ROSS ''^""" H. GIBSON .1. RICHMOND R. GRIFFITH J. S. MoMAHON.. H. McAFEE, P.G.M ) J. W. JOHNSTON ■ '-Frontier L,Hhw J. S. EDGAR ) W. F. ROOME Ml. Ziun Lodm .. GEO. MLDGELY v J.C.WILLIAMS f ,. ., , , A. McKAY I '^ '"'''^ Lodije.- J. GL\SS ) W.WOOD ) J. J. DYAS [Boiniiiidii Lodar A.GRANT, Swi'r ) GEO. WRI+HT V W.MENZIES J.G.COLrtMAN \- ('(uiadii L„d,w A. G. ALLISON i W.J. ANNAN D ) J.DEWAR I,,., r , R.H.ARMSTRONG )"''*' ^""'■'/« ALEX.MULHEHN i ^, ,, . A. FE ATHERSTONE ) '^"""'' ^"''-' H. BLAIN \ J. T.HORNIBROOK ' , . , , A. HUNTER (iH-cnint l.ody, J. COLBY, Ju ) J COULSON ),,. „ „ r , J. R. PECKHAM r^ '"5""« ^""•■' 1^"*^^' - • .T.HENRY )„,,. ,. , R. MATHEWS '^(.I'llnhjivood L o/ on r i W. F. FORBES f *'• ^«o""'« ^"^f'J<' ■ ■ J . H. LITTLE .' .... .„ . ■ .' .* . .'.■ !'.' ." .... .'.' ; .' .' . '. .' ),. ,. . r , S.C. HARRINGTON \ Oxford Lodge W.H KELLS ) JACOB HAUFMAN. (tEO. WHEELER .... C.E.KYLE J. McL.\.UGHLIN Amity Lodge W. J. DIAMOND Belleville Lodge " H. SCOTT Clinton Lodge " T. SIMONS Comtellatiou Lodge •' J.GKAHAM Napanee Lodge " W.W.GREENWOOD Empire Lodge " K.McWHINNIE 1^,. ,, ', ^ /, I.L. WILSON . ... ] 01 nr Branch Lodge G. W. JESSOP". ■ Durham Lodge. . [ Nipinsing Lodge l Reliance Lodge " •I.DANCEY I , ... W.REID ]IryLod„i TNO. LAWRENCE ),, , „. « \VM, BROWN \ Grand lUver .1. D. MATHKSON Milton Lodgi '• rXO. Oswald!! ".".".'.' ••■^■■^WestemCHy Lodge " THO'S. ROBINSOis' .' .' ." ." ." ." .' '. ....'.'. '..'..'. '.'.'.'.'''.. .I'f, Stanley Lodge " LUUIS GERMANN Nith L„d':■■' 4, / ■• '. -r .( v '.\\ •'.'■ ■. .. ■ *,;,. •*■!;■ ..y.\ 1 i! mr, JOURNAL OF THE I87;i Resolved.— That tlie words "sine 'lie," in last clause be striken out. The minutes as so amended were then adopted, The M, W. Grand Master appointed the foUowinj^ Standinfif Com- mittees : Oil Dixlnhiitiiiii. — Reps. (Jl. T. Campbell, J. G. Sisterson. J. \\. Dunn, E. G. Chant, I. J. Davis. On iietiirm. — Reps.James Heron, Walter Chatfield, F. Fowler.T.H. Vann, T. Colby, Jr., John Graham. On Fiii'iiicc. — Reps. Hugh Blain, Wilham Mowatt, (of Avon Lodge. No. 41), W. D. Gordon, Geo. W. Jessop, W. J. Diamond. Oh Appciih. — Reps. Wm. Fitzsimmons, J. S. Garner, M. Fj. Snider. Henry Grffith. J. D. Matheson. On Laws of Siihordiiiatei—H.. C. Bingliam, P. G. M., Tlios. Part- ridge, P. G. M., Rep. CI. T. Campbell. On l-'rintiiK/.—J. B. King (G. Sec'y), Reps. J. R. Coulson, G. W. Pontine, John Graham. On fjcijishilion. — Wm. N. Ford, P. G. M., Reps. Jno. Dewar, I. V. Toms, J. F. McDonald, W. S. Campbell On Stale of thu Order— V. G. M's. James Woodyatt, H. C. Bingliaiii H.McAfee, Reps. T. Healey, H.E. Buttery, George Wheeler. On Milea;/eand I'er /)/<>«<— Reps. P. B. Hatcli, P^.Beltz. J. F. O'Xeil. W. Rodgers. On I'etitinns and Carimpondence — Reps. J. J. Dyaa, Hugh Mc(.'oll. J. B. Mclntyre, R. Tracey, Jno. Lawrence. The M. W. Grand Master submitted his annual address, and on motion of Rep. H. E. Buttery, seconded by Rep. W. Cho.tfield, the read- ing of the same was dispensed with, and the report was referred to the Committee on Distribution. R. W. GRAND MASTER'S REPORT. Stkatford, Aug. 6th, 1873, lo the Officers and liepresenlatives of the Hif/ht iVorthi/ Grand Lodi/e of Ontario, /. O. O. F. Brkthrkn, — We have met together this morning in this beautiful Lodge Room, surrounded by old and familiar faces, to legislate for tlie welfare of our noble Order ; and in accordance with our Constitution and custom, it becomes my pleasing duty, as Grand Master, to submit to you a Report of my official acts during the past year. Brothers : the past year has indeed been one of marked prosperity in Ontario. Never since our Order was instituted, in this jurisdiction had we greater cause to lift up one and all our hearts and voices in praise and thanksgiving to oiir Supreme Grand Mastei-, for tlie mani- fold evidences of His approval of our humble efforts in the great cause of the brotherhood of man, and the elevation of human character. 1873 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 577 'I'he most conviuciuf? eviclonce of tlie prosperity of our Order for tlie past year is the increased representation tluit we see in tliis beautiful Lodge Room. Bretliren, one and all, ; I am happv to meet yon, and I earnestly hope that our meetinj^ together will he for good, and for the best in- terests of our nohle Order in this jurisdiction. Without any fM'tlu^r introduction, I will now i)roceed to give you in detail, a history of i y (ilticial doings during the past year, and, should errors or oniisions lie discovered tJierein, attribute them to the heai* i ■ '•. it , • ;■: ■ .'if ,'i.*l! "■., ?:••■(..■■■" ■ ■• ■*->:-':;-}4"ri J-' rs 1 •ill ,. Ti 1 im 1 ' i;j A -■ . fi '■ -y \: I. . ■. i:':\.T.i.l r)7H JOURNAL OF THE 1878 iJr; ,1 ' Trenton 118. " .luno 11. " Trenton (Tiinimoqiio 114, " " 1(), '• Gananoqne llarniony llTi. " " 24. " Brantford Naomi IKi. " .Inly 1. " Markhani Valley City 117. ■' "' 10. " Dundas Sliannoiiville llH. •' "• HI. " Shannonville. Uojjrosontatives : allow iiie to conj^ratnlato you upon tlio prosperity of our lu'loved Order in thin jurisdiction. It ninst be {^ratifyin}» to ns all to note tliis rapid {growth and advance of our Order in Ontario, ^iv- iny such plain indications that tlie sublime j)rinci))les of Odd Fellow- sliip lias an abidinj; place in the hearts of its membership. I will take this opportunity of expressiiif^ my heartfelt thanks to John Gibson, 1*. (i. M., of Stratford, for the valuable assistancre I have received at his hands ; I am indebted to him for institutinj^ 8t. Clair Lodf^e, No. 10") ; and to J. H. Kinj^, Grand Secretary, and Jannts Woodvatt. G. R., and I). (1. M.. George Wright, R. W. G. Marshal. U. Wilson. G. Guardian. James F. Morey. of lnf,'ersoll, and to numy of the brethren throughout the jurisdiction, for their able assistance on similar occasions. CLAUSK H. — OKDIOATIONS. Sept. 12, 1872. assisted by a number of Brethren of Howard Lodge. 1 dedicated the new an(i commodious hall of Peabody, No. !)9. Watford, to the principles of our Order, after which a very pleasant evening was sjjent with the brethren. December 2, 1872, assisted by J. F. Morey, G. Guardian, and Hugh Kerr, D. D. G. M., of Samaritan Lodge, I dedicated to the principles of F. L. and T., a beautiful Lodge Boom to the brethren of Otter Lodge. Tilsonburg, the ceremonies being performed in public. I have ri'asou to believe that much good has resulted to the Lodge from that meet- ing. January 1, 1873, the Hall of Durham Lodge, Port Hope, was pub- licly dedicated, and largely attended by the brethren of the eastern Lodges. Jaimary 2, 187f5. I dedicated a beautiful Lodge Room for the brethren of Lindsay. These enterprising brethren have shown to the outer world that they have the principles of Odd Fellowship at heart, January 15th. the new hall erected for the bretlu'en of St. Thomas Lodge, St, Thomas, was publicly dedicated in the presence of a largo assembly. The hall is an ornament to the x)laee, and a credit to the mend)ers of the Lodge. January 21st. with the assistance of P. G. M., Bingham, I publicly dedicated, for the brethren of Oxford Lodge, Ingersoll, a spacious and beautiful hall to the principles of our Order. July 8th, a sinjdar work was performed with the assistance of P. G, M., Bingham and a number of brethren from St. Thomas and Tdson burg, which will result in much good to the Order in Aylmer. CLAUSK 5, — niSPENSATIONS GRAXTKD. Numerous applications have been made to me during the year for permission to hold anniversaries, excursions, pic-nics, balls, &c., some m the name and regalia of the Order ; all of which were cheerfully granted, believing them, when properly conducted, for the good and welfare of the Order. In each case my dispensation was granted * * 1H73 OHAND LODOK OF ONTAUIO. r>-\) with the proviHo, tmd upon th»! uxprcss cojiditioii tliiit no intoxicat- iii<4 liijuorH of any kind Hhuuhl be ottVred to the niend)er.s or j^ntsHts present un the occaHion ; and I am hapt^v to he able to announce tliat so far as 1 liave learned or been inloruied tiie law has not been violated. In my opinion, amonj^ ihe noblest and "grandest tenetH ot our OnUa'.are its moral, social and fraternal features. Tlusre should be cultivated umonj^ the Lodj,'es and members more friendly relations; nior*! familiar acquaintanees, more brotherly love, and more practical illustrations of the principles of the j^reat brotherhood of man. (KAUSK (>. OtHeial lieports of the I). 1). Grand Mastersof this jurisdiction iiave in most cases been made at proper intervals durinj^ the year; however, in some cases the position has been sadly nej^lected. I'l.Al'SK 7 From the almost innumerable (piestions w Inch have been sulnnitted for my decision, I 21 of Journal of Proceedings,) I re-appointed tlie Com- mittee on Laws and Subordinates to meet two days previous to tlie >sossion, consisting of the following named brothers: — H. C. Hhigham, P. G. M. ; T. Partridge, P, G. M ; and CI. T. Campbell. P. G. The Committee which was appointed for dividing the jurisdiction into Districts I did not think necessary to re-appoint, as tlieir labors were not completed at the last session. C'LAUSK 10 — CIKCULAU ISSUKD Upon the Iteturu of your Representatives irom tiie G. L. L'. S., lliey suggested to me the advisability of inviting the G. L. U. S. tohokl their session of 1874 in Ontario. In accordance with their wisii I caus- ed a circular to be issued to the different Lodges in this jurisdiction as to the advisability of such an undertaking. I have no hesitation in !. ■. \^. * • i ft-. it'- • " ' '* % 1 ' 5H() JOURNAL OF THE im if> Htiitiii^ tliiit if that lioiiomblo hotly wertt iiivitud to this juriHchctiuti it would hi! H hiMtiiiL' hcnotit to tlic Ordor in Ontario. tl.AlJSK 11 — Ol-IICIAI, r,.vitoi{s. Dni'in^; tlus past yoar I havo Imil tlu; pkiiHiin; of visiting otKciallv Muai'ly all the Lodges in this jurisdiction, and I can cont^'ratulutc this U. W, (hand Lod^c upon the prosperity of tho Lod^^cs in this jnrisdictioii. r assure you, hrethren. no one fo(;ls deeper interested in the >{ood and welfare of our Ordcir, or its future progress and or prosperity, than your liundde servant. My wish is that the Supremo Master of the Universe will hless all tiur nndertakinj^s for j^ood. In eonelnsioji with this clause, 1 othcially visited Barrie Lodj^c and found the field larj^e hut the lahorers few. There seems to he a general dissatisfaction and had numaj^eiuent on the part of tlie first oftteers of the Lod^e. The conse<(uence will he, I am afraid, the snr- renthir of its Charter. There will do)d)tless he a nuiuher of (hand Lod^^e (.'ar(]s ai)pliod for should tiie Lod^^e «;ease to work ; I would therefore roconmiend to this K. \V. ( h'and Lod^e tluit a minute entpiiry he (Made in each case before the cards he "granted. ei.AUSK. 1'2. Durint^ the past year 1 received a circular from the 1{. W. (i. Sec- retary of the State of Mississippi, askin}^ permission from this juris- diction to apply to its subordinates foi i)ecnniary aid to assist the breth- ren of Manchester Lodjie, No. ;J4, Yazoo City, Miss., for assistance to rebuild their hall, recently destroyed by tire. The document will be laid before your Committee on Correspon- dence, and I trust that this R. W. (.x. Lodye will f^ive it a careful con sideration. CLAUSK IB. — UKl'ltK.SKNrATIVKS. I refer you to tho (irand Secretary's Report for the statistics of the Order in Ontario, for the j'oar. Frouj that you will receive conclu- sive evidence that the year has been one of nnexampled prosperity in this jurisdiction. To Rro. J. B. Kinji, R. W. (r. Secretary I tlesire to express my sin- cere regards, and to acknowledf^c my personal oblij^ations for his usual kindness and assistance in our official relations, and for the prompt and faithful discharge of every duty. mis<;ki.lankous. - During tho past year, after being jnoperly satisfied, I granted ii (hand Lodge Card to Brother David J. Woodward, of Erie, Pa., gran- ted May 14th, to allow him an opportunity of again affiliating witli our Order, for which I ask your approval. During the past month, Howard Lodge, No. GH, of Strathroy, met with a serious disaster by fire, losing the whole of their paraphernalia. Charter, and everything in cimnection with the working of their Lodge. l<'inding such to be the case, I issued a dispensation until this R. W. G. Lodge should assemble, and I wf)uld therefore reconunend that a dupli- cate Charter be presented to Howard Lodge in place of the one des- troyed by fire, in accordance with Digest, To. sec. 8537. Representatives : I cannot allow this oj)portunity to pass without calling your attention to the immediate necessity of legislating to tho end that some means may be atlopted to lessen tlie labors of your '■ i> 187H (IIJANI) LODOR 01-' ONTARIO. 581 Grand Miistor, for T (!an aHHiiro you, from oxporionce, that tlui poHition is oiu! of {,'roat labor and anxioty : and witlioiit r«!conimondin>( any par- ticular plan of j,'t)ttinj^ at tli. Upon receipt from J. L. Ridgley of copies of the revised Jonrual of the Session of 1872, Grand Lodge of the United States, I at oiki; forwarded one copj' to each Lodge and Officer of the Grand Lodge. The Journal is replete with information that should ho carefully studied. If Lodge Officers would occasionally look over this reptn-t, as well as the report of our own jurisdiction, they would iind infornuitioii which would frequently save letters to the Grand Master or (irsuid Secretary on very trivial questions. 0. T have received from the Chicago Relief Committee a numher of copies of their final rep6rt very neatly hound in paper. The report seems to he very carefully compiled and gives a complete history of tlio extensive labors of that Committee from its appointment until its dis- charge, and as a history of the immense liberality of our Order is in- valuable. I have sent one copy to each Lodge in this jurisdiction which contributed to the fund and to each Grand Officer, also to other Lodges, as far as the supply I had sent mo would go. 7. I duly issued a circular to the Lodges calling their attention to the Constitution of Subordinates, with regard to notifying this office of rejections, suspensions, &c. Lodges have for the most part complied with the instructions, and I have monthly sent out a complete list com- piled from the statements supplied by the Lodges. The first two months I wrote the statements, but finding from the greatly increasing number it would be impossible to continue writing them, I have sir.ee had them printed, though with as much care and secrecy as it written in my own office. I consider the notifying Lodges of rejections as en- tirely useless — except in places where two or more Lodgts exist — as the law requiring a six months' residence obviates the necessity of the notice. I am led to believe that some old Lodgesdo not observe thatlaw, and take in members hefore they are residents of the locality tin; required time. Lodges that violate this law would not take the trouble to ex- amine the Black Book to find if the ch,:ididate had been exiielled or rejected. While these very frequent rejections by some Lodges are ex- pensive and laborious, I believe much, almost irreparable mischief is often done by them, and the harmony of tlie Lodges affected, wliich might be avoided by the Lodges adopting a By Law requiring one week's notice fi'om any Brother who intended to propose a candidate. A word to the intending proposer would induce him — in the majority of cases — to withdraw the name. The Lodges with wliich I am more in- 1873 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 583 tiiuately accjiiaiuted have such a "y-Law, and as a consequeuce, a re- jection is very rare. I trust the Grand Lod{;;e will take action in this matter. 8. The somi-Annual Returns from all Lod<»o.s oxceptinp Barrio Lodge, No. ()i$, have been received for terms endinj^ respectively Dec. 151st, 187*2, and June 3()th, 187f5. These returns show a large increase ill funds and meiubership and exhibit a large amount of money expend- ed for relief. Yet a great many of them arc very inditt'ereutly made out and evidently are not what it is intended they should bo — a careful and exact resume of the Term. Some Lodges shew a number of bro- thers relieved but no amount paid for relief ; others a large sum paid tor rehef but no brothar relieved. Others shew their annual receipts to be $500 or $1,000 and yet have little or no money in either funds. These returns to be of any use should be correct, and as the blanks are supplied, it seems that a very Uttle labor and thought would make them more correct. The custom adopted by some Ijodges of making the ottice of Secretary a stepping stone to the oiiice of Vice Grand is, I be- lieve, an injurious one. Much of the success of Lodges depends upon its Secretary, therefore the best talent the Lodge contains for the office sliould be secured and if possible kept in office even though a salary should be necessary to do so. "J. I duly notified P>ie Lodge, No. '6'd, of the action had by the Grand Lodge on the appeal of John McMatli, late of Erie Lodge, and have received from that Lodge a copy of trial and action of that Lodge on the case. 10. During the year twenty new Lodges have been instituted and one ceased to work, leaving a present total of eighty-six working Lodges, with an aggregate membership of 6,745, truly a large army of men en- gaged in the good work of reheving and comforting the afflicted. The value of the relief paid in dollars and cents can easily be estimated,but tlie many words of kindness, sympathy and encouragement are of un- told value. 11. Realizing the benefit sustained by the Order from the very complete report of the session held in Brockville, and published in the daily i)apers, T would suggest the advisability of employing some com- petent brother connected with this Grand Lodge to report each annual session. 12. A number of the Lodges have based their representation on tlic number of members not suspended, that beingthe number on which the capitation tax is calculated. The Constitution reads that "eacli Lodge shall be entitled to representation on the number of members in good standing." I have written to the Lodges which have elected more Representatives than allowed by the clause above referred to. Tlio matter was probably overlooked when revising the Constitution. It is necessary that some action should be taken by the Grand Lodge to decide the Representation that Lodges are entitled to. 13. A number of Lodges are in arrears for account. I would re- spectfully call the attention of the Grand Lodge to Clause 9, Art. 5 of its Constitution. 14. Some Lodges are also using singing odes of their own printing. 1 would call your attention to Section 807, Diqest Laws G. L. U. S. 15. The receiiits for Per Capita tax this year have been $307j.15 against $32"23.38 percentage last year, a saving in favor of the Lodges of $148.23 with 20 more Lodges and a largely increased membership. >>'•'.» ' ti.. '.'? '-^i'^i " ( ■ f •# ' • ■ f '■ 684 JOtJENAX OF THE 1873 A Hlij;(lit difference in the above figures with the ! statement of receipts ai^pears, but is accounted for by two Lodges having paid tlieir ppvcont- age, due June 30th, 1872, in Aug. 1872. 16. The journals of the following Grand Lodges and Grand Jmi- campments have been received, and contain much of useful information and weU repay perusal : Grand Lodges of Vermont, Maine, Massacliusetts, Oregon, llhode Island, Kansas, Nevada, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Georgia, Colorado, California, West Virginia, Louisiana, Wisconsin. In- diana, Alabama, South Carolina, Kentucky, Nebraska, Arkansas, Min- nesota, Virginia, Ohio, and Lower Provinces of B. N. A. Grand Encampments — Illinois, Ontario, Iowa, Maine, District of Columbia, Wisconsin, Ohio and Michigan. 17. A careful abstract from the Semi-Annual returns ; statement of receipts for the year : table of mortality, &c., are herewitli presented. In conclusion, I have to thank the Grand Lodge for the contidencc so long reposed in me ; subordinate Lodges for kind consideration in in- vitations to attend various entertainments ; and to the Grand Olheers and members generally for many acts of courtsey. The intercourse between this office and its numerous correspondents lias been of the most harmonious character, such as cannot but inspire tlie most frater- nal relatioas. All of which is fraternally submitted for your information mid con- sideration. 1873 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 585 m "ITPf^' w *' . ■■ •• •'■ •'' V i i t ' 1 •1:1 ■> STATEMExNT OF RECEIPTS BY THE GRAND SIXRKTAKY ; YEAR ENDING JULY jlbT, 1(^73. „y: - 'r. DiHtrict of >ii and cou- Date. 1S72 Auk. 1 1 2 " 2 6 " () " 6 " (i 8 " 22 " 31 " 31 7 !) Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 30 4 J <» I 2-j. 22 4 13 19 22 2 2 3 " 5 .5 " 11 " 13 " 16 " IH " 25 " 26 1873 Jim. 2 " 3 3 " ( LODGE. Barrio Nith I'eubody (Trancl Union Miuto Excelsior Fidelity .. . . .. Nipissing Victoria Eureka Oxford L.iidsay ExcelHior Samaritan Friendship (xolden Star . . . . Covenant Dominion Dosoronto Howard Oxford Golden Star Bothwell Union Cataract Western City. . ('lint on .. .. : Constellation Eureka Erie O.\ford Olive Hrancli . . Samaritan Florence Nijrhtingale Brock Cataract Crescent Port Stanley . Otter .. . . Gore St. Tliomas Erie .. .. 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 33! P. 3 0!) •1 00 30 49 (i 00 3 25 2 23 H 5 40 34 87 ^1 uu (j 00 lo'oo 12 00 6 00 1 44 31 Cm . i IH 25 7 25 ... 2 '00 • • 5 00 1 00 ... 4 63 5 00 5 00 1 50 2 0(1 7 00 2 50 33 40 2 00 3 25 , , 26 75 4 00 19 25 , , 15 25 .2 o 3 69 5 40 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 34 87 4 00 30 49 6 00 3 25 2 23 30 00 3 00 27 66 6 00 30 00 10 00 12 00 30 00 6 00 1 44 31 65 18 25 7 25 30 (HI 2 00 5 00 1 00 4 (i3 00 00 50 00 00 50 1 >2 7 2 33 40 30 00 2 00 3 25 26 75 23 25 15 26 !«:•*■ .„. •^... ;.ii;: •i;„. - 1^ .•!■. ■ ■At. . ' M- 't-.:; 586 JOURNAL OF THE 1873 Jar t^ L '. 1T«. »'» J ''•i.l *( 111- ^' Statement of Receipts — ContifiuciK Date. LODGE. a) ^ a H s p. P< ^ ? C8 o 'A c3 tc O H 1873 Jan. (5 Kiugbtou 59 , , 17 50 17 50 " 6 Howard 58 9!) 28 50 5 75 28 50 G Jb^V/ IT \M^ \^ ■• ■■ ■* VS >■ ■« Peabody 34 15 39 90 6 Nith 96 ... * 5 50 5 50 " 10 Gore 34 3 00 3 00 " 10 Grand River 91 13 50 13 50 " 11 Western City 93 12 25 12 25 " 11 Chatham 29 . 37 50 37 50 " 11 Rond Eau 40 10 00 10 00 " 11 Florence Nightingale 66 , , 21 25 21 25 " 13 Fergus 73 1 05 14 00 15 05 " 14 Fidelity 55 19 00 19 00 " 14 Samaritan 35 '.'. . 150 1 50 " 14 Reliance 89 ic 00 14 25 24 25 « 14 Grand Union 97 ... 1 35 95 6 75 42 70 " 14 Dosoronto 102 31 65 31 65 " 14 Union 16 . 48 "50 4H 50 " 14 Empire 87 13 00 13 00 " 14 Corinthian 61 22 75 22 75 " 14 Durham 78 13 75 13 75 " 16 Bissell 51 18 50 18 50 " 16 Lucan 70 11 50 11 50 " 16 Huron 62 ■ 3 00 23 50 26 50 " 16 Otter 50 41 2) 75 42 (10 20 75 " 16 Avon . . . . 42 00 " 16 Excelsior 44 41) 7.) 40 75 " 16 Unity 47 44 2. 44 25 " 16 Victoria 64 • • 15 25 15 25 « 17 Oxford .. 77 ii 75 15 75 « 17 Samaritan 35 34 50 34 50 ■' ±7 Canada 49 58 25 58 25 " 17 Covenant 52 64 25 64 25 " 17 Queen City of Ontario ?6 37 50 37 50 " 17 The Toronto 71 ao:25 30 25 " 17 Milton 92 . . 5 75 5 75 " 20 Warriner 75 •t 00 18 50 21 50 " 20 Lindsay 100 13 25 13 25 " 20 Mount Zion 46 69 () 00 7 00 5 00 7 00 " 2(i Hope 11 00 " 20 Brock 9 :.' 50 28 00 30 50 " 20 Kureka 30 66 25 ('6 25 '< 20 Forest City '. . 38 69' 25 69 25 " 211 Dominion 48 3 00 37 50 40 50 " 20 Ivy ; 90 12 25 12 25 " 20 Port Stanley 95 3 00 5 25 S 25 " 21 VValkerton 84 53 9 00 17 50 •) 00 " 21 Niagara ]''alls 17 50 " 22 Wardsville 60 81 ' ' ! 10 00 17 25 10 00 " 22 Belleville 17 25 " 22 Amity 80 16 75 15 75 " 30 Clinton H3 1 .. 9 75 9 75 " 30 Friendship 65 ... I 606 29 00 35 0() " 30 Nipissing.* 79 12 50 12 50 " 30 Forest City 38 . ' 5 ()0 5 00 " 30 fiolden Star 101 1 75 1 75 " 30 Rond Eau 40 . . i r. (K) 5 00 Feb. 3 Avon 41 .. 1 3 50 3 30 "^ ' 1873 GEAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. Statement of Receipts — Continued, Date. LODGE. 1873 Pel). <■< Mil). Apiil May June SiHownvd alEureka liilvv aiN.-rth Star 3i Lindsay 3 Exeter . 4 St. Marys 4!e isterii Star .. 4, Beaver 4! Frontier ■i' Kiugston . . 9" 9 9 9 9 9 9 11 11 11 11 n 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 14 11 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 S y< Huron Lnckiiovv Fergus Minto Warriner Bissell ( )riou Western City . . Chatham Rend Eau St Tliomas . . Lucan Trenton . . Belleville.. ,. .. Peabody Hope . . Brock Empire Florence Nightingale Samaritan Avon Reliance Grand Uuiovi . . Waterloo Dosoronto Manilla Lindsay Shannonville . . Milton Oxford (!!ataract St. Marys Covenant Union Nith Mount Ziou . . Amity Frontier llf. 7H 117 98 100 53 91 55 (K) 41 58 II 90 85 33 34 102 59 (12 112 73 98 75 51 109 93 29 40| 7fi' 70 113] 81 99 69 9 87 06' 35 41 89: 97 107 102 105 lOO 118 92 77 103 361 52| 16l 96; 46, 80| 461 1) ■e 03 ::o 00 30'6o i 30 00 if. 6 00 6' 00 4*. 50 2 75 5 00 5 00 9 25 28'4a 6 00 4 40 2 25 10 28 2 00 11 95 5 10 2 ',50 7 40 29"(35 5"6o »'50 6 00 2 75 5 IT/ 5 00 24 80 cs H 6 19 25 17 .50 20 CO 31 25 2 50 6 75 15 50 26 25 26 50 25 25 5 25 15 75 9 5(1 19 75 21 00 9 00 16 75 41 00 12 50 24 00 12 7o 1 75 22 25 7 00 6 00 29 7.T 17 25 23 75 41 25 44 75 19 00 9 50 7 25 5 25 8 25' 17 25 2 75 11 50l 18 -' 5 75 , 14 08 21 25 7 25 3 50 .50 75 1 26 40 8 00 4 30 7 25 15 25 5 00 36 75 1873 6 00 30 00 6 1)11 80 00 4 .50 2 75 19 25 17 50 25 00 5 00 9 25 31 25 30 90 6 00 11 15 17 75 36 53 •2 00 38 45 30 35 5 25 18 25 9 50 27 15 21 00 38 65 16 75 46 00 12 50 "7 50 12 75 1 75 22 25 7 00 12 00 32 5»J 17 23 41 25 44 75 24 00 14 60 7 25 5 25 33 05 17 25 30 00 14 25 18 50 5 75 35 ;!3 7 25 54 20 34 -to U 55 15 25 41 75 25 75 ,ii ■ ■ •-■" i' 1873 ! Cap. Tax. 1 15 • • ti 00 , , 30 00 (HI • •• 30 GO , , 4 50 2 75 19 25 19 25 17 50 17 50 20 (.'() 25 0(1 5 00 9 25 31 25 31 25 2 50 30 !)() 6 GO fi 75 11 15 15 50 17 75 2() 25 36 53 2 (10 2fi 50 38 45 25 25 30 35 5 25 5 25 15 75 18 25 9 5(1 9 50 19 75 27 15 21 00 21 00 9 00 38 05 16 75 1(> 75 41 00 46 00 12 50 12 50 24 00 "7 50 12 75 12 75 1 75 1 75 22 25 22 25 7 GO 7 00 G 00 12 00 29 In 32 5iJ 17 25 17 25 23 75 23 75 41 25 41 25 44 75 44 75 19 00 24 00 9 50 14 50 7 25 7 25 5 25 5 25 V5! 33 05 17 25 30 00 14 25 18 50 5 75 35 .13 7 25 54 25 34 40 11 55 15 25 41 75 197S GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO, Statement of Receipts —(7o« > 1 •s A ; * ri -S c o ^ « — ■^ — ■— ■ " 109 119 2 "■ 201 203 7 '* 117 170 8 •> 261 279 26 11 48 69 8 , , 87, 105 12 4 163' 166 20 2 87 273 98 308 6 • • 6 60 161 168 133 16 161 186 204 71 «0 190 75 61 C2 163 40 116 101 40 97 91 50 185 186 147 29 195 166 23? 90 84 252 78 66 82 179 64 130 106 45 110 101 1 13 491 50 102' 116 57! 87 641 67 56 66 751 79 85i 96 74i 80 .54 56 33 51 55 81 I 90 129 I 06 95 i L 18 .•}2 I ,| 281 28 .1 22, 24 I 1 13 21 19 1 21 26 31 "8 28 13 "7 1 1 8 3 5 17 10 2U ail' ■ ' r»i 1873 GUAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 591 00 > 2 S § S T. J c C8 ^ o H « .^ -^ L19 2 I 203 7 '» 170 8 .> m 25 11 («) 8 105 12 4 166 20 , 2 98 6 303 • • 1 5 50 1 1 185 13 1 186 21 1 147 19 5 29 1 .95 21 .66 25 , , 23P ;n 4 90 2 84 8 >52 28 1 78 13 , , 66 , , 20 82 7 79 1 , . 64 1 1 .30 8 06 3 45 5 , , 10 17 01 10 81 i 29 7 95 3 , . :{2 28 2 24 1 50 3 t • . 15 2 )7 3 57 7 , , )6 2 1 r9 2 )6 4 10 1 ..* >6 , , il 2 1 ., ABSTRACT FROM SEMI ANNUAL RETURNS. liroek L'uion.,... Chatham .. Kuruka Krie '.tore Siimaritan St. Maiys Forest City Roud Eau Avon Excelsior Frontier Mt. Zion I'liity Dominion Canada Otter IMssell Covenant Niagara Falls Collingwood Fidelity (,)ueen Oityof Ont, Maple Leaf Howard Kingston WardsviUe Corinthian Huron Biirrie Victoria l'"rieudBhip Fior. Nightingale., I'lxeter North Star Hope Liicfin The Toronto Eastern Slar Fergus Bothwell Waniuer St. Thomas Oxford Durham Nipibsiug « at 'S >A •M o « .1 u a *M c 00 J p "A O 9 16 29 2 30 33 34 10 36 36 38 40 41 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 ! 65 56 57 58 .. 59 60 61 62' 63 64 63 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 7C 77 78j 7a; 60 o Hi o u pq 2 2 "3 1 3 Special ^ r2 'es ft, 45 00 73 00 575 00 • ■ t«a < . . 3 60 68 00 'go'oo 30 00 39 50 46 00 45 00 '67*80 '"3*06 1 27 00 1 1 ( 1 2 00 .'506' 40 00. 1 '"4*00 • » t * til n en u u o 92 50 666 00 336 00 416 50 279 84 105 60 214 00 86 00 769 50 3 00 111 17 137 00 189 00 16 00 148 00 252 60 826 00 83 00 97 00 246 00 122 00 '82 66 13 00 12 00 204 50, 32 00 55 50| 140 00 154 CO O a •43 « C W '« 01 tie a .0 CM 366 50 73 00 53 00 ilOl 0() 30 00 80 00 70 00 214 00 140 00 63 50 48 00 88 50 30 00 40 00 30 00 75 00 105 00 230 00 •I- 40 00] I 60 00 218 34 30 00 1 30 00 25 (M) ' 45 00 49 001 100 00 70 00! 30 00 40 00 76 00 7 00 25 00 •14 00 32 00 30 00; 15 00 20 00 24 00 50 00 67 41 11 00 21 00 30 00 65 001 12 00 15 00 15 OOi 32 00 12 50 21 00 I 25 00 30 00 51 00 69 00 20 Oo 26 00 ' 19 50 i 16 00 132 75 '■ 60 OOi 9 00 : I 24 OQl I I Ol c H 569 00 795 00 466 00 1345 50 343 34 272 00 284 00 163 50 1162 60 3 00 111 17 227 00 467 34 45 00 212 50 343 60 620 00 183 00 97 00 864 80 122 00 76 00 85 00 91 00 69 00 234 50 47 00 56 50 160 00 164 00 76 00 78 41 21 00 96 50 12 00 30 00 44 50 26 00 95 00 51 00 89 00 26 (X» 69 60 192 72 9 00 2-1 00 '■i ,\ '. . . '1 » . .. ". 'I* .•>''v ; 'i- ■ ■• ■• ' '* ■" r i'.»- ;J" . tf ••. -4' It', ■■» •■ ..-^^r 602 JOURNAL OF THE 1873 ABSTRACT FROM SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS. T,^- ■■ if'' LODGE. M is P Brook I 9 Union .Hi Chatham .'.jac) Eurekii 30 Erie 381 Oorti 34 Samaritan 35; St. Marys 3(51 Forest City 38' Rfmd Eau 40! Avon 41 i ExrelHior 44 Frontier 45 Mt. Ziou 46 Unity 47i Dominion 48l Canada 49 Otter 50j BiHsell ...|61 Covenant |62 Niagara Falls .... 158 CoUingwood 54 Fidelity 55 Queen City of Out 66 Maple Leaf 571 Howard 581 Kingston {59 Wardsville 60 Coiinthian 61 1 Huron 6'2; J3arro 63| Victoria J64 Friendship |65l Flor. Nightingale.. 66 Exeter l67 North Star 168 Hope ....'69 Lucan 70 The Toronto 71' Eastern Star 72 Fergus 73 Bothwell 74 Warriner 75' St. Thomas 76 Oxford 77! Durham 78 Nipissing 79 7140 4 86 7j278 84 69 a d id 167 77 105 94 f.O 41242 8 67 2! 5K) 82 130 118 88 21 107 26 81 91 24 145 140 16 79 62 78 220 104 86 14 18! 62: 91 i 69 45 ..' 27i 3; 65 .. 57 ... 28 8107i 8 86l 8608 86 1000 715 75 152 767 888 427 221 161 717 837 1600 4380 1100 2113 587 1092 1061 2100 114 239 336 147 353 155 99 348 285 g a _, O 63! 69 70 10 11621 00 00 00 44; 51 1 97, 601 44 1 25 i 96 38 72 00' oo| 28i 57! 00 28 34 00 58 49 00 90 97 00 98 88 37 110 70 179 62 256 00 110 00 49 11 98 14 262 "is 108 88 57 70 128 17 92 98: 120 62] 115 21 45 00' 1758 56 8919 95 761 83 1892 09 2644 25 2401 00 4642 74 418 41 4046 07 2245 59 803 47 450 (M) 2061 28 1711 41 1730 19 1212 98 857 63j 2598 85 786 87| 121 83 823 44 1448 91 8;j 101 969 371 566 93 235 21 606 36 720 77 568 '24 867 44 1412 08 133 60 49 22 115 67 367 14 613 02 4(59 52 147 10 554 02 157 97 288 52! 1068 71' 434 83 37 82 0) "3 a a O 776 85 14»)0 60 1711 20 1907 70 399 21 968 1405 726 14 2112 78 033 17 1722 60 1215 06 128(» 00 100 76 2845 21 1148 38 1402 34 749 14 388 89 2095 94 657 40 361 56 674 55 1190 88 837 75 1215 22 1049 75 297 82 853 62 773 64 732 '26 1835 07 793 32 289 26 162 60 177 90 384 26 976 82 628 70 549 02 360 93 754 13 706 31 889 83 707 OU 670 54 67 76 99 25 78 50 133 75 30 75 53 (M) 75 75 47 25 141 7 22 50 86 75 8<) 75 69 76 14 25 90 00 77 n'i lot' 23 43 25 39 50 121 00 37 00 31 75 39 00 82 25 29 26 6 Mar , 18 " 13 Jan., 2 Feb., 5 Oct., 26 Dec, 18Jan-, 6 Nov , 9 Feb., Kes. July 9 .Ian , 9 Jan., 27 Jttu , 18 Jan., 8 April, 18 Sep., 14 Jan., 16 Mar., 16 Oct., 22 Oct., 20 April, 7 Oct , 8 Mar., 10 " 24 " 58 75 17 " 44 00,14 April 21 25i26 " 61 751 5 May, 48 60131 ■' ' !3l Julv, 35 50 22 Aug.. 59 50tl8 Jan., 45 00125 " 16 25I27 " 13 60 3 Mar., 11 50123 •' 28 75 30 " 56 76 43 50 80 00 26 25 38 25 35 75 43 76 27 50 25 25 8 May, 11 " 31 " 23 June 27 " 14 July, 27 " 18 Aug., 16 Oct. 1852. I ]H5I iHr.ii 1K57 18,72 1H61 IHUn JHtll Ibtiti lH(i7 1888 J Will (t 187(1 1H71 '■ V 3187 GRAND LODGE OF ONTAltlO. m ABSTRACT FROM SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS. LODGE. Amity I 80 Belleville I 81 Beaver 82 Cliuton I 83 Wttlkwton I 84 CotiHtellatiou | 85 Nitpaiive j 8ti Empire 87 .... _ ^ 89 90 91 92 98 94 95 96 97 Olive Braucb heliauue Ivy Grand River. Milton Western City Aylmer Port Stanley JSith Grand Union Minto I 98 Peabody j !)» Lindsay 100, Golden Star lOl DoBoronto il02 Cataract 103 Crescent 104 Manilla 106| St. Clair 106 Waterloo 107 Royal Oak lOS Orion |l09j Laurel llOj Peterborough lll| Lucknow ll''^! Trenton |ll»! Ganauoijue 1114' Harmony ill5 Naomi 1116 1 1 1 1 1 i! >. JS tc ^ ns a 1 '9 lb .2 4^ a a g 4>J t 1 3 -4^ 3 •E a '3 M -c K ••^ y. 22 1 2 43 12 • •• 2 • • 1 27 ;«5 1 7 i 62' 31 ., 69j 27 , , 2 1 , , tiO; 3a 3 ... !( 1 65) 36 3 ... (i ., 54 i 33 1 2 ., 68; 33 2 .. 2 46| 43 1 ... 1 54| 46 1 54 19 5 .. 1 23 31 11 1 32 26 5 1 38| 14 1 2 1 34' 19 10 .. 1 281 2 8 .. 8 2 49 3 12 .. 66 10 5 ... « ... . ,1 • • 2 1 23 22 14 ... .. 51i 31 6 ... ... a3i 36 5 ... 1 ■■ .. 37' 19, 6 .. .. 29' 71 6 .. ... 21: 44 H 3 .. 36 24| « .. .. .. 31 17 6 . . '20 37 6 ... 4 .. 2i; 27 1 5 ... • • 7i 35 7 .. .. 10 23 .. 10! 16 223 20 • •• • • 2108 355 16 16 173 5854 0< ' r: JS & o H 5 V t p 71 1 89 ;i2 , , 41 5 l(i 3 28 1 .'iS 2 69 60 1 76 1 59 2 68 5 46 2 67 3 58 23 32 38 ;I8 2 28 69 56 24 23 •• 61 33 39 29 21 36 31 20 21 7 10 • > 10 , . c 6746 3941 71 %l c \ ■ * 4 -1 ■H' f • •:."■•■ ■ " ' I .'I- ■ . ■• -A '4 IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) % ^ 1.0 I.I 1.25 UiDZ8 *« 12.0 2.5 2.2 Photographic Sciences Corporation ^ .- ^^v >. 23 WIST MAIN STRUT WE»STER,N.Y. MStO (716) •72-4503 4^ \ ':ii--'. m JOURNAL OF THE ABSTRACT FROM SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS. LODGE. S ;^ Amity HO Belleville 81 Beaver 82 Clinton : 83 Walkerton j »i CnnBtellation 85 Napanee 8(5 Empire. . . .- j 87^ Olive Branch ! 88 lieliunce \ 8*J, Ivy ; SK)i Grand Biver ! 91| Milton i 92: Western City i «3; Aylmer !)4| Port Stanley 951 Nith 96l Grand Union 97 Minto 98i Peabody 99 Linduay 100 Golden Star 101, Dosoronto 102 Cataract 108i Crescent 104 Manilla 105 St. Clair 106 Waterloo 107, RovalOak 108 Orion KKJ Laurel i 110 Peterborough Ill laicknow ' 112 Trenton 113 Gananoque 114 Harmony 115 Naomi .. 116 & 1 0. it, s a o M '3 CO 60 .a > 'Z o « PQ CO PM 16 11 2 i i 31 161 33 CO :-■ O 9 00 is o u e s 00 67 00, 12 00 62 50 25, 26 00 6 oo! 15 OOi 00' 18 001 . 23 OOi .J 8 00! 25 122 00 15 12 00 . 1 00 66 00 126630 6293 64 00 1512 84'11H •I §> a p:) h .0 C9 04 15 00 15 00 60 00 16 00 15 00 ■| 1873 « O 9 00 25 00 129 OU 27 00 77 60 42 25 6 00 !K) 00 45 00 25 00 8 (X) 168 25 2U OOI 20 00 16 00 27 00 3 00 3 00 11 00 5016315010822 78 A'.- .[■I ■ li. *■ 'i I 1878 1878 3. xi s Total 9 00 5 66 129 66 >• t • • , 5 UO •27 00 5 00 77 60 42 23 6 (X) ) 00 SK) 00 (j 00 •16 00 • • • 25 00 ■ • • • 8 (K) 5 00 168 25 .... 1 00 "26'66 )00 27 00 3 00 ■ • • ... a 00 • • • 11 00 5010822 78 GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. * ABSTRACT FROM SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS. a^o LODGE. Amity 80 Belleville .. fii Benver 82 Clinton 33 Walkerton ..... h4 (7onBtel1ation .... ^5 Napaneo j gB Empire ; gy Olive Branch .... 1 gg Reliance gg Ivy 90 Grand River 91 Milton 92 Western City 93 Aylmer 94 Port Stanley 95 Nith .' 96 Grand Union 97 Minto ! 98 Peabody ; 991 LindHav ilool Golden' Star ;l0li Doaoronto 102' Cataract 1103 Crescent 104 Mnnilla ;105 St. Clair llOfi Waterloo 1 107 Royal Oak ;i08 Orion 1109 Laurel illO Peterborough .. . jlU Fiucknow 112 Trenton 113 Gananoque 114 Harmony 115 Naomi 116 7 3 5 9 4 2 5 7 7 "4 10 4 2 1 3i b 1 V a 15 1) ai 1 ■» ! j" "^ Scl it V ; Pi a 8 115 3 42 j 5 73 c 3 6 81 62 2! 43 105 151 71 60 121 154 12% 49 84 127 37 97 69 110 43 5j 217 6 109 3 64 46 69 88 49 5] 39 1 32 9; 75 3 1 66 2 36 75 291 j 6579 26971 m 28 56 24 22 23 63 53 73 49 70 34 55 26 25 27 26 31 21 39 102 9 13 26 13 7 10 5 15 5 3 29 , .. 100 70 1408 79 471 47 16 50 216 (Kl 139 15 658 00 312 44 671 02 318 95 612 57 84 20 350 12 25 2.1 177 98 94 10 191 06| 8 20! 89 00' 238 94 87 39 52 40 294 71 450 60 2.37 09 31 i •3 •J! 95 96: as. 40i 32 21 129 25 24 17 24 67 357 43! 309 24; 454 87 633 19 310 43; 1121 00 747 54 284 87 252 10 671 05 445 12 472 69 303 68 232 7(> 488 04 3.36 80 171 92 202 25 26 78 11 25 13 .50 Ifi 50 16 30 12 51 30 16: 23 73 10 00: 10 05' 12 12 Oct., 13 Dec , 12 Jan., 16 " 17 " 22 " 8 Feb., 13 Mar., 14 Mar., 15 " 24 April, 31 May, II June, 13 " 14 " 00 18 July, fiO 30 July, 25 2 Aug., 26 3 " 75 11 Sept., 50 24 " 1871 i( 1872 (< (( CI 1872 05 50 44 36 00 63 00 62 00 26 25 00 75 25 75 25 26 I0(>(t., 15 Nov., 5 Dec, ^l Jan., 26 Feb , 27 " 10 Mar., 18 " 0020 " 76 6 May, 00 7 " 25 9 " 76,11 .Tune, 60116 " 6026 " ..I IJuly 1873 '. • ;• *>• :- i. •' 1 3 V i :^\- . ■ • ' " it '.. '''■.-■'''^ '■ ■ 01 68296 30 68615 37 3115 421 • t - t ■*■'■ it ; 1 li- m L SOB JOURNAL OP THE 1878 RFXAPITULATION. :o:- Numl)or of Lodges 86 " Initiated 2108 " Admitted by Card 228 " ReiiiBtatod 20 2351 Withdrawn by Canl M5 " " <"er,8ed Membership, N. P. D ... 289 " Expelled 18 " Deaths 46 656 Net Increase, 1695 " Of memberBhip, per last report 5079 *• Present actual membership 6774 " Of members in arrears, suspended and not suspended 890 " ( 'ontribiiting, or members in good standing 5884 " Past Grands in good standing 435 " Rejected 291 " Dejpreew Confr-^d 6679 BELIEF. Nun\ber of Bi'others, to whom sick benefits vrere paid 394 '' " Widowed families, to whom benefits were paid 71 Amount paid for Sick Benefits 96293 64 " " "Widows' " ..: 1612 84 " " " Educating Orphans 118 50 " <« " Burying the Dead 168150 " " ♦' Special Relief 1266 30 TotalRelief |1 0822 78 Ifl7.'l GKAND L0D6e OF ONTARIO. r.tt? « >' •'! • r-. Assirrs OF tht: r. w. crand lodgk. July .'JIht, JH73. 1 I)Hpre(' F>()(lfj;e [nstnllntioii Hook .'^ 7") H ('liin«.> Hooks («■ fi2 50 20 IM) ir.9 V isitiiifi f'anlK, 2r. 39 7;". i:fH WitlKlrawiil (^iinls, ^) '>'> M ",(» 7 Diwiiiissitl Certiticiiti's, 2.> 1 7fi !> Digest I.HWs G.L. r. S.. 2 "ill 22 50 t Iiiterlf'iives, (sets* '25 1 00 H7 Odi's. on 2 22 21 Visitors' Rpfjisters, 2 50 52 50 10 MfinlxMs " MM) 40 00 IC, Question I'li.oks. 175 17 50 12 Rfct'iiit •• 1 75 21 (M) 24 Black ' 175 .»2 00 .lOOrfU'i- " 175 52 50 1112 Or.lt'isfor Supplies l:{ 75 225 l'ro|)ositioiis lor ^l .'■ i ■■'•■■ ji >*-'»■ ■^■^■-■^ 46 ^Vrmi.j; .i: t I I ?; V Ik « J-,. V',, ..^ 'Ml "i -hi .■ *| jay > (/' at- Nil JOURNAT/OP THE AMOUNTS DUK HV srHOKDINATli: LOlHlKS, .lii.v .'tlHT. IH7X. Krin liOilK'S No. Mil *i (I 17 Avon " " n 11(H) (Htei- " •• '»» 7 IT HiHsell '• " r>| H H7 ColliiiKWuoil '• M I tio Howard " f»H k r,i) (Jorinthlaii " til 'Mr, Huron "02 :t (Ml Barrio '• «!» I !tl Florence Ni)(litinKHlf " U 5(1 EaHtorn Star " 72 CM) l>'erf(iiK " 7!t . . .. '2 2."i Amitv " H<> !» f.(( IWl.'Villi' "Ml 10 (HI Walkerton " M4 r, (Ml Napauee " Wl 2 r>(l (h-and Hivcr " !)l -2 (Ml Milton " !I2 2.^ Avlnier •' !t4 |(i ;i(i Cataract " Km ;i (Hi St. Clair " llHl ', (HI NVatorloo " 107 2 M, HoyalOak " ItW ;!l Ofi Ijiuirel " 11(1 .") (17 Trenton "113 Il'i 2(1 (Jananoqne " 114 ;17 7(i Naomi " ll« ;tr) 7(1 VallevCity "117 :t5 7(i SUnnnonviUe "IIH.. IM 2(1 Total }!:2-» ■.(! .\MOrNT OVERPAID BY LODGES. July 81st. 1878. Urock Lodge No. !) »0 2.-. St MaryB " 8« ti M) Dominion " 48 :» tKi Covenant " 52 :nMi Saeeu Citv of Ontario " '>« •> 2i"> xeter " "07 i» 0(1 Hope " «« 1 (i •i (II) It'. :it; ;i (Ml r> (Ml •2 :tr. !!l 05 5 07 ;»■» 2(1 ;»7 70 wr, 7(1 :15 7(! :i:t '20 »!;25 ^(1 1H7H. »o 2r. :>ii :{ (Ml :) (Id 2i"i oil 1 (X) :t '2."> I :.(i •>:> 17 ;{ (HI ;i (Ml :\-> 1 OH Tlio R. W. OniiK) TruuHiu'or ttu^ii Niibiiiitt(Ml liiH Annual R4)]Kirt hh t'oUow'H, wliicli wiiH I'ofurrtMl to tlio ('oniniittou on Finaiict; : 7'ii the li W. timiiil l,i>Uqe of (hihuio, /. '>. (>. /'. Tlif iiiiiliii'Mi|{iMHl woiilil r«H|iurtfiilly Huhiiiil tint f I'oiptH Hiiil DmburHuiiittiitH of tliiH (jriiiid LoiIkc during tlit- \mni yi-iir : l)H. 1872. AiiK. 1. To Biiliiiu: ilmiiil >!W78» 07 lrt7:». .Inly >'ii< To ainoimt itireivnd from (hiiud SocrctHry lo iliilc oOiit iVt 9HH1I 72 CH. IH7'2. Aii^'. I. Ity piiid for HlatioiitH'V f I i7> " ■ " (). K. Stiswiirt, for printing U. S. U«port 28 00 " " MilniiKc im«l l'<'r Di«m "f ('otiiniittt'ii UJ 24 « " " " •' m 80 " " Aiuoritriiii l';x))r»mH l!o., ciirriiij^e 8 00 " " Mattliuw HiHt, Janitor « 00 *' " .lohii (iibHon, (J. M., tixin-nsos !J7'1 6fi " 10 " (}. OfHrerH and Hxps, iiiihiaKt^ and jiur di)!in, 2818 10 •' -iH " (I. L. U, S.,forHni)pli(^H 108 1« S('|il,. 11 " EaHtxrn Star Lod^ti, a(M!ouiit, ovi>rpaiil,/r .-/ Ouhirii,, I. (). (). F. As ro(jiiir»!(l by tlic C'niistitutioii. yinir licprttsciitiitivrs liavc t lie honor to Hiibniit tlio tollowiii(4 Hynopsis of the prortfodiiij^s of the l{. \V. Grand Lo(l;,'o of tlio Tnited Stiites iit its S(!ssioii of lH7'i. T lit! Chiind Lod^e met in the City of Baltimore. Maryland, on Monday, tin; Kith W. ;5. There is no law compelling a lodge to give a brother his de- grees, no matter how good he may stand on the books of the Jjodgc ; he must go through the l)allot-box. be balloted for. and it is for tlic voters to tlecide whether he shall advance or not. and no one under our present system can question thisir right to reject oi' refuse to con- fer the degrees on any brother. 4. When an application is made for membership, it becomes at once the i)roperty of the Lodge. As to withdrawing said apphcatimi. the word w/// is made use of (Digest, sec. 113()| to show that the Lodge has control over tlu^ matter, and having control. itipcf })ersous to ask for a withdraw- al of an application for meinbershij). They make their wish known to tlie lodge olficiallj% before the report of the Committee is presented, and the permission to withdraw the application is grauteiit of hoiietits to all iiu-iiil)oi*H ill j^ood stHiidin^. iDi^ost. sites. 1.V2, l.'it :i liiit said laws also Uiavu it with Stato aiitlioiitios, or. it tlni/ do not act. with Siilumli- natus. to prt'scrilic wluiii tlu) ht-iioHts art) to he •^iv«;ii. For iiistaiuf. a Statu (iraud Hody iiiav say that no hrothor shall lit- ciititlud to ruutuvc Ixtiiotits until he shall have attaiiuMl tho Scarlet l)e>(ree: and it may say also, that eard nioiiibers shall not he eiititleil to henetits until they shall have i>eeii luiiinhers foi' six months or more after depositiiiji ; or a Statt; (iraud Itotly may ttnact; a law to the effect that card meiiiluirs shall he entitled to hiaietits at once. and thiit initiati;s shall he (iiitilled to henetits Ironi the ni({ht of initiation. (i. When State (irand Otticers yraiit cards niider tlu' general law, ihe brother recievinj^ tiieeard is entitled to the A. T. P. \V..and a Noble (■rand must commimieatt^ the same to the iiroth(>r on his presentint^ a icrtiHcate from the (irand Secretary who issued the sanu!. re([nestinj^ tia! wor,'ative laii inherent rij,'htl to confer the dc},'rees on its own members Kither of the five (Un^retis. or the dej^ree of Hebekali, l)y affreeiny tl t. i Decree iiodf^e shall be instituted. iDif^est. 'AH). 11. No otlicer. nor of course, member, can enter or retire from an I'.ncampment. when open and working as such, without the projxir si}fn, iVc. (addressiuf^ tin- (rhairs). except the .Junior Warden in chari^e of a candidate. (Secret .lournal.) VI. No Subordinate Lodj^e can reinstate an expelled member of its nwu motion. The consent of the (iraiid Lod<,'e to which the [jO •' i . • *• • *■ »i-l'' i , ' > < * ■* •■: ■ » r' ' ')»•'• 1" • ..'1 It 1 ■ I* • .♦^. • •.If ..' 'i •■. ' . , . •■„(<■■'' i , ■•" •■ V ■■ :':li if :;v,y' !.' f feU --wt :•*■ "III ■:■' 'i'- ?^|l':'i' l|;i'> '»J'kfl!- * ' —1 sK' i. ' ■'. ■' ii- |aK'>l*> ll i|.f ^; 8 . ?>' w,* 1 W- "'^1!'- ,l.:1... ''■■1 ' ••■"'■r-' l>|i ■■•':■ I'f ''t.i9' IJ' -■• ' i' tm JOURNAL OF TU£ 187a wholo intent and luirpoHc of tlio claUHu ruforred to wa^i to meet juHt "iiicli caHOH — that is. Hudih^n { arisen in the (irand Lcxl^e of Michigan, wlie- tlier a certificate >{ranter ys, confer a degree on the same night that the application for the dogn « is made ".' '2. Does an appeal from the action of an Kncampment suspend all proceedings in reference to the subject under consideration until the decision of the Most Worthy Grand Patriarch or R. W, (irand Encanii)- inent is li»d ? H. If question number "2 is answered in the affirmative, what dis- jjosition must be made of the iioniiuation of a candidate for office when the eligibility of the candidate is called in question and the matter is appealed to the Most Worthy Grand Patriarch or the Bight Worthy Grand Encampment ? 4. What is the duty of a D. D. (irand Patriarch when an Encamp- ment is about to confer a degree in violation of law, or do any other unlawful act, after having been notified by him of the illegality of the proposed action ? 5. Can a D. D. Grand Patriarch, who is a member of an Encunip- ment. declare an act of an Encampment void, when his knowledge uf such act is obtained by reason of his presence in the Encampment as a member of the same, and when the Encampment has not requested his official opinion '? 0. Can a Chief Patriarch, who has declared a pending motion illc gal, and whose decision has been reversed on an appeal by the En- campment, refuse to put the motion and vacate the chair '.' .\lso, is it according to Parliamentary "usage to make a motion to establish a negative of a proposition and the afiirmative of another, or, in other words, to move to reject a proposition and adopt or substitute another '? ^.^ ,, ^ ,^^ ^ . . To which I replied : *' t -i 1. That the subject is left for local legislation. , W 1878 OHAND LODGE OF ONTARIO, MM 'I. Ah a ({eneral rule, wlieii hii h])Im snHponded ; but not in the piirticiilar eaH« you refer to. iqueHtion H.l The uiHtallation muHt ^o on. (See proceedings of the (irand Lod({e of thu United States, pp. '24<)H and *2r)()l.i 4. The duties of I*. 1). (irand Patriarchs or I). I), (irand Masters are. or should he, defined in tlie local 1 iw Ku* commission. i anil they can- not ^o hey oud said law. 'I'hey are recpiired to rejuu-t Persistent violti- tiouH to the (Irand Master or (Irand Patriarch. .T. District Deputies may improperly declare certain a«!tsof Hiihordin- ate Lodf^es and rincampnumts null and void, hut that ire therefore entitled to l)e readmitted to mem- bership, or rather to resume membership upon paj'inent of all arrears against them at the time of the suspension of the Lodge, and such other dues as may have occured since they were notified of its resumption of work, unless special causes exist to the contrary. Whilst the right of the member to readinission is undoubted, yet it must be taken in this instance, an in all others, to be subject to the inherent right of the Lodge, of self -protection, which is the paramount law where such issue is involved. Many reasons may he imagined why all the members should not ueceii^0Ht, rrlatiri^ to ballots aiitl focoimidoratioii, in of ditfortnit roiiHtniction. 'I'Ik' ground ih taken that a lialint is not coniitlctc until its ri>snlts arc lioclarod by the Nohic (irainl. Aii«l if. hy authoi-ity of ii Stutt> law. the Hi-Ht voto \h not drci Nive. tho IjoiI^c nia> vote iit^ain until a (htcision. in conformity with Maid law. is had and dcclai'tMl : and hucIi is held to he hnt ono continnous ballot, and consiHtcnt with the litDth H«>ction of the Di^ost. The hm^ ^estion a|>i)(>arin({ to nu- to have weight, I rcsiK-ttfully refer it to yoni' consideration. The determination of the (inestion is important, mh it involves the siibordiintte law on the snhjet-t in nniny jurisdictions. IMI'UOI'KH I'SK OK TIIK NAMK \\l» I'KKHIKIK OK TIIK (MIDKII. Shortly after the adjoiirnnitint of last session my attention was <'alled to certain advertisements of a private business nature, hy parties connected with tlu; Order, which, on examination, I deemed to he In violation of the law. i.loiirnal, pa^t; '')14}i and ')l!l<.>-| In obedience to what 1 conceived to be my duty. I addressed u communication to each of the parties referred to. pointing out the oh jectionable parts of their publications, and re((iiestin^ thomin courteous lannnaf^e, to remove them, taking care to pt)int out the law of this H. \V. (Jrand Body on the subject. Kxphinations were made, and ar ^iiments were adduced, to establish the fact that the law had not been violated, or if so, certainly not intentionally. To prove that the piihli cations complained of by me were not in violation of law, it was elaiinod that (Irosh's, Donaldson's and other Oild Fellows' Manuals and works which contain much that belon^js exclusively to the Order, especially the emblems and their signiticationB — which are published on account of, and for individual {^aiu — had been sanctioned by the authorities, or if not so, had been approved and countenanced by some of the most distiut»uished members of the Order, which I confess cannot be contio- vtsiiied ; nevertheless, a violation of a law by others, no matter under what distinguished auspices (»r approval, vas no defence, in my jiidj,'- ment, and only serves to (uiforce nun-e cogently our duty in tlic premises. In this connection, I beg to call your attention to what I conceive to be an infringement of the laws of this R. W. Body. 1 have reference to the i)ublication of charts, banners and other designs of various kinds, displaying tlie emblems of the Order, and in many cases classifying ami arranging them according to the respective authors' ideas of their pai - ticular plaiie in the work. Having been a^)plicd to f<»r permission to publish such charts, &e,, I have emphaticall}' stated that I did not l)ossess the authority to do so; furthermore that the use of such (iharts, which is practised in many Lodges and Encampments, in ilhistratmi; the principles of the Order, is a violation of law, and would not he tolerated. The right to publish everj'thing connected with the Order — em- blems, charts, formulas, &c., — I have always regarded as belongin<; exclusively to the Grand Lodge of the United States; whether such claim has been fully enforcetl heretofore or not, I deem it absoluteh' necessary to do so at this time — as well in view of the injury heint^ done by the use of such erroneous, unauthorized publications, as for the benefit, financially, which would accrue to this R. W, Body. V, i«7n OUAND r,()DUR OF ONTAUIO. »w.-i I havo fro(iuoiitly Imhui iiitorro^jatoil us to wliotlior thnrc is any rr liition cxiHtin^ iujtwtuiii this l{. W. Hody iiiid any Lift* TiiHiiraiuio Com- pany, or wliotlier it Ihih at any tiniu lindorHud or roiioniiMondod any of Hiiid inHtitiitionH, ti» which I. ot conrm!, answeiod nonativoly. Tliat th«' t'litiro Ordor may ho properly informed on this snhjoct. I hav.' deemed it highly proper to call yonr attention to tiie nnitter, and respeetfidly refer yon to a lett<'r from Kxeelsior Lod^e No. 41, jurisdiction of On- tario, and my reply thereto. My correspontlenee in regard to improper pnhlicnitions is hitrewitli snhmittcd. The 1, 2. », 4, r.. 7. !», Ti, l!J, 14 and 15 doeiHions. and 2. )). 5 and « ([Uestions and replies were referred to the .Tndi«riarv Committee, who nnide the following report, vi/. : That they approve of decisions 1, 2, ;i, ri, 7, U, 1*2 and 14, and of the answors to incpiiries 2, H, .'>, and l» ; they also approve tlie action of thc! (Irand Sire in reference to the impro|)er uho of tlie nuine and prestige of the Order. Tiiat douision No. ID shonld ho referred to the IiO<^islative Conimit- Uw. That No. 14 is decided correctly. In reference to decision No. 4, we report: — An application for mem- l)erHhii) may bo withdrawn before tho report of the Committee thereou is proHontcd, but not snbse(piently. If the report is recommitted to tho Committeo, it is then too late to withdraw tlie name of the candidate. State Grand Lodges are perfectly coin)>etont to decide whether it is necessary to obtain permission of thcIiod<{e to withdraw an application for inemberHhip prior to the report of the Committee. This report, after considerable debate on the decisious 4 and IB, was recommitted, with instructions to report on decision No. IB ; and the Committee, supposing that was tho only portion recommitted, made the foUowinf^ report, which was adopted by the Grand LodKo, viz. : That they approve of the Grand Sire's opinion as therein expressed. Thus, it will bo seen tho other decisions failed to receive tho eon- ,'intiutioH of the Grand Lo<1ge ; noTcrtheless they must be taken as binding; until rererml by the Grand Lodge. Decisions 0, 8. 10, and 11, and questions and answers 1 and 4 wore referred to the Committee on the State of the Ordor, who reported, re- commending tliM.t decisions 6, 10 and 1 1 and answers 1 and 4 be atfirrn- .-d. That in reference to decision No. H the following bo substituted, viz : That a State Grand Body having accepted tho Degree of Rebekah and allowed it to be communicated to its subordinates, it is the duty of tlie Elective Officers only of tho subordinates to be instructed in the work of the degree before installation int(» their respective chairs. Tho report was adopted. The subject of the "History of Oddfellowship" was referred to a Committee consisting of Bros. McKinstry, of Ala ; Garey, of Md ; Liu- tlenberg of O, ; Simpson, of Penn. ; and Porter of Mass. ; to report next se.sMou. The Judiciarj' Committee reported and the report was adopte'?, That, when upon a ballot, the number of black balls required to reject (by law of tho jurisdiction) are cast, the applicant shall be declared to be rejected, and it is not lawful for the appUcation to be referred for further investigation and a new ballot at some future meeting." The same Committee reported the following, which was adopted, viz : 46 »*? 1 V ■ : '» . itvi ■ '■¥ .^ • • :l'<--' i»'-. •■ , , .V V. 'I, , ■L---:i\. ■•• '•!:, ■ f « ■ ». , « '»:\ .' ■ ■. 1 - ••'• f.. • i» . \ ' . ». « • ■•• M fiOfl JOURNAL OF THE 18 ^'^''^... Hi'. Without further legislation by this Graud Lodj^e it is not compet- ent for 11 Subordinate Lodge to make a By-Law restricting membership) to persons over a certain age. The qualifications for admission to tin; Order are defined by Article 10, Sec. 2, of the Constitution, no Grand or Subordinate Lodge has the right to change the same. As this decision I'enders Clause 1 of Article 2 of Constitution for Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction invalid, particular attention i.s called to it. On the report of Finance Committee tlie price of Cards and Dis- missal Certificates was reduced to fifteen cents, On the Report of the Committee on Correspondoncr* a Charter was granted for a " Grand Lodge of the German Em])Irc." constituting the Order therein under certain restrictions an indci)o:ulent sovereignty, similar to that whicth formerlj' existed in British 5fortli America. The several Reports of the Committee on Appeals, beiii^ loolengtliy for insertion in this Report, are recommended to the care ful perusal of the members. AVith regard to the appoal of W. D. Kennedy from tlie action of tins R. W. Grand Lodge at its last session, your Representatives were not intrusted with the duty of presenting said appeal ; on the contrary, the t-enier representative was given to understand tliat several repre- sentatives of otlier jurisdictions had undertaken to present said appeal; we tlierefore deemed it unwise to obtrude our services. The result was the appeal was not presented until tlie last day of the session, wlien Representative Stokes, of Pennsylvania, presented it and moved that it lay over until next session, without prejudice to either party. On the Report of the Legislative Committee the following was adopted, \iz. : Wlien a member has been suspended for cause, and the suspension has contmued five years or more, subordinates may, in tlieir discretion, make a suitable remission of the accrued dues to encourage rainstate- meuts, or commute the same upon payment of a satisfactory amount. Froci the same Committee the following was adopted, viz. ; Relat- ing to the proper disposition of funds of defunct Subordinate Lodges which are surrendered to Grand Lodges, the use of said funds is auth- orized, to assist Lodges in need ; also for the assistance of widows and orphans, if any, of such defunct Lodges, or to any r(;lief fund wliich may exist in tlie jurisdiction, except always, whei'e tlic fund is held h\ the Graud Lodge.as a specific trust. From the same Committee the following amendment to By-Law No. '22 was adojjted, viz. • The regalia for a Past Graud, who is also a Past Chief Patriarch, may, in lieu of anj' otlier regalia to which he may be entitled, be a scarlet collar, trimmed with white, the collar not to be more than live and a-half inches wide with a roll of purple two inches wide, trimmed with yellow, the collar to be united in front v/ith tlirc(> links, The above described regalia may be worn by a brother who has passed the chairs in a Lodge and in an Encampment in any Graud or Subordinate Lodge or any Grand or Subordinate Encampmeut. The collar may be of scarlet velvet, with white metal trimmings, and the roll of purple velvet, with yellow metal trimmings. From the same Committee the following was adopted, viz. : That when a, member is being tried by a Subordinate Lodge for violating the obligations or divulging the secrets of any of the degrees, members who have not attained the degrees specified in the charge should be required to retire from the Lodge during the trial. .,.,,. I'ds and Dis- 1873 GRAND LODGE OF ONTAlilO. 607 From the Judiciiiry Committee the following was adoptud, viz. : A member of Lod<;c "A" visits Lodj^e "B," at the niootin*,' after the installation of officers for a new term, but prior to tlio installation in Lodfje "A," not haviuf^ tlie S. A. P. W. lor the new term may or may not tiie Noble Grand admit linu on tlie S. A. P. W. of the previous term, whiclj still remains in force, or j^ood in Lodge '"A" ".' The member of Lodge "A" cannot be admitted unless he gives the new jjassword used in Lodge 'B." ' From the same Committee the following was adopted, viz. : That it is the duty of any Lodge, upon the presentation of a duly authenticated degree certiticate, if the holder is in good standing to con- fer the degrees upon the candidate liolding and presenting such certifi- cate. Alfto on the question whether a i-etiriug Noble Grand is eligible to the office of Representative, the following was adopted, viz. : That when a Noble Grand ceases to be such and has become a Past Grand, he is eligible to the office of Representative to the State Grand Lodge, and to the Grand Lodge of the United States, if in the latter instance lie possesses all other requisite qualifications. The following from tlie Committee on Foreign Relations was adoj) ted, viz. : That the prospority and success of our bretliren abroad is a source of profound gratification. Touching the wish expressed in Australia, Peru and the Sandwich Islands, tliat our laws relating to qualifications tor membersliip as regards '"Color," the Committee, for very cogent reasons, decline to rocommond such legislation so long as the Lodges in these countries work under our jurisdiction. They also decline to re- commend an a]jpropriation for a special deputation to Australia. Rop. Morse, of Califoruia, moved tlie following, which was adop- ted, viz. Beaolvuil, — Tliaf ii Coiamittec of live be iippoiiiteil, to whom slionid be assign- ed the (hity of considering and preparinpr a system of dues and benefits for our Order wliicli sliall be in harmony witli tlie present perfected knowledge upon the subject of insurniioe and guarantees, and report the same to this R. W. Grand Lodge at its next sassion. The ComuiLttou is co;iip;Mud of Rsp. Morse, of California ; Nichol- son, P. G. Sirs, of Peiiusylvania, R:!p. Loech, of Iowa ; Edwards, of West Virginia, and Dowden of Kentucky. Several aniondnionts to the Constitution were either rejected or iudefinitely postponed, among them one for altering the name, your lepi'esentatives believing tliat a change in that respect is necessiiry and will ultimitely prevail, gave the requisite notice for a cnange, which was cheerfully seconded by several able representatives of other jurisilictions. A great length of time was spent in secret session. The action had therein is shown to a considerable extent in the new Charge Books now in jiossession of tlie Lodges. Suffice it to say here tliat great in- terest and zeal was manifested to make the work as correct and com- plete as possible ; a diagram of a Lodge room showing the proper })ositions of officers, &c., was recommended as shown on page 5586 of the revised Journal. Jewels for Subordinate Officers were adopted as shown on page 5(522 of said Journal. The endeavor of your representatives has been to make this report lis concise as possible, and therefore much that appears in the revised Journal of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of the United StattiH huH i'' H 'h.^ \ ■■■ ■..■** r-'A 'it . r ■ * (lliil r ■ V 608 JOURNAL OF THE 1873 been omitted, which is nevertheless of considerable moment and inter- est to the whole brotherhood of this jurisdiction and will well repay a carefnl reading and consideration. The (Jfficers of the G. L. (J. S. for the present term are : C. A. LOOAN, M. J. Durham, Jamks L. Ridgley, Joshua Vansant, Rev. J. W. Vknablk, Caleb Rand, A. Cohen, J. W. Hudson, M. W. Grand Sire, R. W. Deputy Grand Sire, " Grand Secretary. '* Grand Treasurer. " Grand Chaplain, Grand Marshall, *' Grand Guardian, " Grand Messenger, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Maryland, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Kansas, Wisconsin. Tlie conclusion of the address of the M. W. Grand Sire oik'ussuni- ing the Chair of his office is well worthy of repetition. He said : — "There is no created thing which has not an office to perform in the economy of nature — an office connected with bome important interest in the great plan of existence. . As devotees of an advanced idea, flud- ing expression in the demand for a universal brotherhood, it is ours to mitigate the ills of life ; to ]jluck the stmg of sorrow ; to draw the sun- shine over the cloud ; to bridge the chasm of a fallen nature, and polish the rough jewel of humanity for a glorious setting in the coronet of an immortal life. Fellow toilers ! let us work for those ends while the day lasts ; let us press militantly into the future ; and while we strive for truth, and invoke the gentle arts of friendsliip and love in the con- test, let us with one accord and strength of arm. ' "Strike for the cause which iieede assistance -• • Against the wrong which needs resistance Strike for the future in the distance, And the good that we may do.' ' With sincere thanks for tlie honor conferred upon us as your rep- resentatives, the whole is respectfully submitted. ; JAMES WOODYATT. JOHN GIBSON. Rep. CI. T. Campbell, from the Committee on Distribution, presen- ted the following report, which was considered and adopted : To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Your Committee on Distribution submit the following as their lleporfc, viz : That clauses 2 and 15 of the Grand Master's Report be referred to the Com- mittee on Petitions ; clauses 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 and 16 to the Committee on the State of the Order ; 12 to the Committee on Correspondence ; 17 to the Committee ou Legislation ; and lU to a Special Committee of Ave members. That clauses 3,7, 1 2 and 14 of the Grand Secretary's Iteport be referred to the Committee ou Legislation ; 8 to the Committee on Beturns ; 13 and 15 to the Committee on Finance. That that portion of the Grand Represeutativi's' Report referring to the action of the G. L. U. S. ou the right of Subordinates to limit membership to persons not over a certain age be referred to the Oommittee on Legislation. Your Committee submit the following : Jlenolved— That the above report be adopted. Ol. T.CAMPBKLL, E. G. CHANT, J. G. SI8TERS0N, ,JAS. B. DUNN, ISAAC .1. DAVIS. At one o'clock, on motion, the Grand Lodge adjourned until throe o'clock. as your rep- until three 1873 GBAND,*LODO£ OF ONTABIO. WW AFTEKNOON SESSION. :o: Ctr.>nd Lui>(4K BouM, Stratforo. Aug. (itli, 1878. PurHuaut to adjourument, the Grand Lodge met at three o'clock, ^I. W. Grand Master Juo. Murray presiding. HoU called, present : — All the (irand Officers and a quonuu of Rep- resentatives. The Grand Marshal and Grand Conductor, having examined all present, reported them correct : whereupon the Grand Marshal by direction, proclaimed tlie Grand Lodge open. The minutes of the mormug session were read and approved. Tlie following accounts were read, and ou motion referred to the Committee ou Finance : — Thfl R. W. OranJ LoUi/e of Ontario, Dr. 1\ John Murraij, M. W. Grand Master, To expenses iucmred in official visitti. Ji266 44 " Telegrams ami Express charges 19 90 " Postage and Stationery 11 OU $287 43. Stbatkomd, Aug. (), 1873. ThtR. W. Orund Ludijv of Vatario, l>r. To C. E. Stewart a- Co. To {muting 250 copies of the (Jraml Secretaiy's lleport <>37 10 Stkatkohd, Aug. (J, 1873. The R. W. GrauA Lod{ie of Outavio, Dr. To St. CathariacH Daily Journal. To printing 360 copies of Grand Master's Report 9^3 00 Stbatkoki), Aug. Gth. 1873. The R. W. Grand Lndoeof Ontario Dr. To CI. T. Campbell, D. D. G. M, To expenses incurred in official visits to Olive Branch Lodge, No. 88 $10 00 Stb.vtkobd, Aug. (itli, 1873. The R. W. Grand Lodtje of Ontario Dr. loE. G.Hhi To i^xtrii liailway Certificates $1 60 The Roll of Lodges was now called, in accord ice with the rule, when Avon Lodge, No, 41, Rep. CI. 1. Campbell, iibmitted the fol- lowing, which was referred to the Committee on State of the Order Are the laws organizing Degree Lodges, svrnporarily adopted in 1871, still in force either in whole or in part ? If not, what; laws have heeu provided, regulat- ing the institution of such Lodges ? Otter Lodge, No. 50, Re^). John Dewar, submitted the following, which was referi'^'d to the same Committee ; (i i:.' #1 ■":. '. \' ";•■■ .: ■ ■ p • \ •.(■>. 1 t ■ ■ ■ \ 'M • ,* •■ *■ ■. ■ •• Si Hi ,.^- ^ m " 1^' ■ y.' ■« 111 . ':■ ".: > if V , ■; ' , : !. i^' u ■i- • ?■-■■ .. ■ / ■ *» • ;, ' t • •$: A'- *■* ki •'' ■f:'J|f- 610 JOURNAL OF THE 1873 Can a Brother who is rHOHiviag sick bsnefll/H, liave the (le;?rees conferred upon hiiu, and in lie outitlaii to tlie increase 1 rite of sick benefits (larin<; tiuuh phymual disabilitv '.' In the election for Uepri^sentative. a brotlier receives a ni ijority vote ovd'all the others, is it legal to elect such brother and drop the brother having the low- est number of votes, lit the same time while two of the nominees have had im vote.4 at all, and are said brotVei-s wlio received no votes still considered candi- dates ? Covenant Lodge, No. fl-i, Rjp. J. T. Horuibrook, subniittod the fol- lowing, which was referred to the same Committee ; Chu a memi)er cease menil)er8hip for N, P. D. ? and if so, when ? St. Thomas Lodge, No. 7G, Rep. L. Ferguson, submitted the fol- lowing, which was referred to the same Committee : When our by-laws say a candidate must reside in the town six months befm-p he can be proposed, or that he must Ua examined by the Lod'.;e pliysirian ami his certificate must be in the (iodge before he is billoted for ; an I should a candidate be elected before it was discovered that he had no!; reside I in the town six months, or that he was elected l>efore he had been examined by the^Lodi^'c phy- sician; an I when either of thes J irre'.;ulirities have bsan diiuovrfrad, is it ri.,'ht for the N. G., to declare such an elei'tion illegal, and when tlia siii 1 by-laws liuvi' been confirmed, to order a new ballot ? Western City Lils^a, No. 113, Uep. John OiWiild, submitted tliu following, which was referrel to the sa'ua Cominitt'ds : Ist. Three black balls b.'ing depo-iitod a'.fainst a candi lite, two of which iu\' acknowledged to be a mistake, is the ciudidite elected, or has thera to b3 a new- ballot ? 2nd. Has a candidate to pay one quarter's dues on the night of his iiiitii lion? 3rd. When is a me:nber thirteen weeks in arrears, when the by-laws c ill foi' the dues to be paid in adv.ince ? Belleville Lodge, No. 81, Rep. W. J. Diamond, presented the fol- lowing, which was referred the same Committee : The retiring Chaplain, who was duly appointed and filled said office for thr term ending .Tune 8()th, last past, was nominated to fill the office of P. S. for tlir present term. Other iiualified nieniburs were also nominated On the niglit nf election those in nomination all declined to accept the office except the Chaplain, and he waselected by acclamation and duly installed in the office of P. S. Qiiettion —Clause it of article 8 of the Constitution empowering a Lodge Id add a Chaplain to the list of appointed officers, and our Lodge having done so ; and as the Lodge dulj' elected their late Chaplain, who was a scarlet mem her by acclamation, and who was subsequently duly installed in said office of P. S.,is the office legnlly filled by Bro. A. L. Geen, the brother elected ? The Grand Secretary read t!io following from Bro. Matthew Ken- nedy, which, with ace3mpiuying documents, was referred to the Com- mittee on Appeals : . i. , -■>.,•.? I.. Petkolia, July 30, 187;5. J. B. Kino, Esq., ; - . * Brautford. Siu ifc Uko. — ^Endosed, ple.ise find a Clearance Card, which has been iruposi'd on me. I respectfully ask the Lolpe to annul the same, as I did not wish sucli ' 'ard, as you will see by my letter dated May 12th. I have tendered them iny dues, and they refused them. I have never received the travelling password. Therefore I most respectfully appeal to the Grand Lodge for protection. Yours in F. L. dfcT., MxTTHtw Kennedy. V '"V ■ ' 187:J conferred upun » Hiluh physical ity vote over all laving the lou- icB have had ihi usidered caiidi- iiitted tliu t'ol- a .' ittod tlio fol- ic mouths hft'dic lysi dan ami his >uld a candid Ur I the town six the'ljodi,'e phy- (i-ad, is it riL,'ht i I hy-Uiws iiiivf submitted tho vo of whiuii 111',' sra to hi a new it of hin iiiitii hy-hi\vs etU tor ^t3nted the t'ol- id offife for tlu' of P. S. foi- tllr On tho ni<;lit nf [)t the Chapliiiii, of P. S. iiifj a Lodf,'e to aving done sd ; let meml)fi' liy )ffice of P. S.,is attliew Iveu- d to the Com- July 30, 187J. as hcen imposed i not wish siuli dered them iny lliug password, eotion. INNEDY. 1S73 GUAXD LODGE OF ONTAIUO. fill .las. Dougherty, of Bisscll Lodj^o, No. 51, presouted tho following appeal agaiust tliat Lod{»c, whicli was referred to the Committee on .\])j)oals. MrrciiKLL, Am,'. \, 1H7H. To the U. W. Gniinl Lodije nf Oiilario, I. (). (). /•'. .• I take tht* lilnTty of appealinp to yonv honorable h)dy from the action nnd decision of Uissell Lodge, No. T)!, f. (). O. V., Mitchell, in a (diarge ])referred hy Ihos. A- and J. Mulhern against me, as hein:,' informal, and a want of fainiesH, and not in conformity witli the laws and usages of the Order. Ist. The charge is without date, ^nd. The Committee was not legally appointed. :h-d. That I had not sufficient time to notify my witnss^es and g.'t other iicccssiry evidence in the case. *lth. That 1 was tried ))efore on a portion of said chiirge, by the l^odgc, and .icfiiiitted. •>th. That the Lodge did not keep a correct report of the proceedings ot the ruse. (ith. That the Committee would not take my evidence if full, or admit of sworn afR davits and other docmnentary evidence tliat had a beL,ring upon the case, nor would the N, G, permit me to read them in the Lodge, 7th That I was interrupted many times by the Chairman of the Committee Mr. Abbott, when making my defence to the Lodge, and also by Mr. ' oppin. Hth, That I was refused the privilege of voting while the charge was pending. lltli. That the Cotnmittee did not submit all the evidence that was given to till' Lodge. Hoping you will give tho matter your consideration, I am yours reBpectfully, JA'fKS DOUGHERTY. Queen City Lod{»e. No. HG, Rep. J. R. Dunn, presented tJie fol- lowing, which was referred to tlie Committee on State of the Order : A brother in good stinding is sick, but not sending for the Lod"e Physician during said sickness, and not liaving the same reported to the Lodi-e, and not asking for benefits— nine months after, takes si(rk again, but, not having paid his dues (luring tlie interim, now claims that the benefits to which he was entitled for first sickness should have been applied lo pay his dues. I beg to ask if sucdi can be so employed ; also, if he can now collect said b 'nefits. Kingston Lodge, No. 59, Rep. W. D. Gordon, submitted the fol- lowing, which was referred to the same Committee ; A person applies for admission to a Lodge, under an assumed name, is accep- ted and initiated ; the Lodge finding out the fact, wliat punishment can it in- riict? In accordance with a resolution to that effect, the Chair named the following Special Committee to consider clause 10 of tlie Grand Muster's Report, viz. :— H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., ; J. Gibsou, P.G.M. ; licps. CI. T. Campbell, Jno. Richmond, N. Hugo, R. Matliews. Hop. J. J. Dyas, from tho Committee on Petitions and Corrospou- (lonce. submitted the following Report which was considered and adoiv tcd : TotheR.W.OrandLodgeo/OnfaiioI.O.O.F. We your Committee on Petitions anl Correspondence, beg to recommend that sucii of the correspondence as relates to Ivy Lodge, No. i)0, be referred to t''ie Committee on the i^tate of the Order. ., -. i , ,, ■ ^ We therefore submit the following: . . ... . " ' Bi-Holrf •' —That this Eeport be adopted. Fraternally submitted. J, J. DYAS, HUGH MoCOLL J. B. McINTYRE, R. TKACEY', v^ I . JNO, LAWRENCE. ■ •> "tf a Mi 1' ' -..■. ""i' -■ . • ;4- ■ tf ■? ■. ** , * 1 % ■ ' '* , '• ' i • '* 1 ^ « ■*,■,- ' ■• , !. ! .H ■ , ' * .■ • "■ ;t i , it .. •. fc"'- '-!■ - :.'"■-) ^^'■ •' " ;> '/-.^^ * i • * '' ' \ ^■'^^ 'y mi JOUBNAL OP THE 1873 Kep. Jno. Lawrence, from the same Committee, sabmitted the fol- lowinj> Report, which wan considei'ed and adopted : ^ To the B. W. Grand Lodife of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Yonr Committee on Petitons and Cnrrespondenoe beg to report that we havo examined the correspondence of tlie M. W. G. M. and 11. W. G. S. and find the Harne to be carefully kept and in Ruoh a manner aH tiereafter to be of benefit to those who may wish to find out the partinularti of tlie working of the Order dni'- inp the past year. We therefore submit the following ; .'too/iW, That the foregoing report be adopted, .r. ,1, DYAS, HUGH McCOLL, .T. n. McTNTYRE, R. TRACEY, JNO. LAWRENCE Rep. J. B. Mclntyre, from the Committee on PetitionH and Cor- respondence, presented the following Report, which was considered and adopted : To the H. M'. a mini Lndije of Oiimrio, I. O. (K I<\: Your Committee on Petitions and Correspondence, to whom was refeir-*!! clauses 2, 12 and 15 of the Report of tlie M. \V. (irrand Master, beg to report: That they approve of clause 2, which recommends that Charters be granted to the following Lodges, which were instituted during the past year, and advise the adoption of the same, viz : Peabody, No. 99, InBt. Sept. 12, 1872 Watford. Lindsay, " 100, " " 24, " Lindsav. Golden Star, " 101, " Oct. 10, " Brampton. Dosoronto, " 102. " Nov. 15. " Mill Point. • 'ataraot, " 103, " Dec. 5, •' .... Drummondville. Crescent, •' 104, " Jan. 31,1873 Hamilton. Manilla, " 105, " Feb. 26, " Manilla. St.Clair, " 10(i, " " 27, " Pt. Edward. AVaterloo, '• 107, " Mar. 11, " Gait RoyalOak, '• i08, " " 19, " Forest, «»rion, '• 109, " '• 20, '• Georgetown. Lanrel. " 110, ' May 5, " : Yorkville. Peterboro, " III, '• ' 7, " Peterboro. Lucknow, " 112, " " 9, " Lucknow. Trenton, " 118, " Jane 11, " Trenton. Gauanoque, " 114, " " 16, *' Gananoque. Harmony, •' 115, " " 24. " Brantford. Naomi, " 116, " July 1, " ...Markham. Valley City, " 117, " ' 10, " Dimdas. Shannonville, " 118, " ' 31, '• Shannonville, Y^our Committee also approve of the action of the Grand Master in issuing a warrant for the institution of Maitland Lodge, No. 119, at Wingham, on August 4th. and recommend that a charter be also issued to that Lodge, W.e also recommend that the request of the Grand Secretary of Mississippi, MS contained in clause 12, asking permission to appeal to the Lodges in this juris- diction on behalt oi Manchester Lodge, No. 54, Yazoo City, be granted. ^ We also approve of the action of the Gran.i MMster in granting a card to Brn. David J. Woodward, and recommend that the same be confirmed. We therefore submit the following : Beolvftl, That the foregoing report be adopted. Fraternally submitted. ^. .LJ. DYA8, HUGH McCOLL, J. B. McINTYRE, R. TRACEY, J. LAWRENCE. bed the fol- 1873 OBAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 618 Rep. Francis Rae, of Corinthian Lod^e, No. HI, being ill. aHked and obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the Session. C. S. Male P. G., presented the following, whicli was referred to a Special Committee consisting of Reps. G. W. Jessop. W. J. Diamond, imd Robt. Evans. To the It. W. Graiul Lodge of OiUano, I. U. U. F. Stratkoud, Aii(?. 6th, 187.1. I hereby apply t'oi- a OleaiHUue Card for Bro. Charles E. Ewiug, formerly ii tnombur of Inuufttry Lodge, Htiid Lodge having Hurreudered its Charter. C. S. MALE. On motion the Grand Ledge adjourned at 4:80 p. ni., to moot at 9 oclook to-morrow morning. ♦ ,' i' ^■fi ' » - SECOND DAY. ;''l MORNING SESSION. ' Stkatford, August 7, 1878. The Grand Lodgf, met at » o'clock ii. m., the M. W. Grand Master. Bro. John Murray in the chair. . \ V On the roll being called, the following Officers were present : JOHN MURRAY .M.W. Grand Muster. UEORGE WRIGHT R. W. Deputy Giauil Master. U.WARRINER B. W. Grand Warden. J. B. KING -R- W. Grand Secretary, A. D. CLEMENT B. W. GrandTreasurer. JAMES WOODYATT B. W. Grand Bepreacntatioc. J ^ ■■ : ; m :■■.'■- '■ ■ .iV- ' ' .' t '; ! ; . 't ' 1 '■ :: "M M mm I r*,' 614 ;) JOUBNAL OF THE 1878 The minuteH of last seHsion were read aud approved. At the request of the Finance Conimittoe tlie <;hair added thu names of Reps. F. H. Pope aud K. R, Robinson to tliat Couimittec. Rep. E. Beltz moved the following, which was not agreed to : Resolved, — That no brother be allowed to apeak more thau live luiuiitcn on auy Hubject or motion, uulesB by coutieut of the Oraud Lodge, aud that the riilf of order allowing no brother to apeak more than twice on any subject or motion be Btrictly obaorved, unleaa by consent of the Grand Lodge. Rej). H. Blain, seconded by Rep. H. McCoU, naoved the followiuj;. Voiich was not agreed to : Resolved. —Ihtii the subject of amending the Rules of Order be referred to ii Special Committee of five Representatives. Rep. G. W. Jessop, from the Special Committee on that subject. submitted the followmg Report, which was considered and adopted : To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O, 0. F. Your Special Committee to whom was referred the application of Bro. ('. S. Male, of Corinthian Lodge No. Gl, for a Clearance Card for Bro. Charles E.Ewint;, formerly of Industry Lodge No. 26, which is alleged as having surrendered itH charter, beg respectfully to recommend that a card of Clearance be granted to said Bro. Charles E. Ewing, upon his producitig satisfactory evidence that hr was clear of all charges upou the books of the said Lodge at the time the same became defunct, and also that he took no part in the illegal distribution of tlm Lodge funds or property. We therefore submit the following : Resolved — That the above Report be adopted. * . -YAUr.''. ^1 '. ) . GEO. w. JEssor, , W. J. DIAMOND, " ROBERT EVANS. The following petition from Rond Eau Lodge,No. 40,was read, aud referred to the Committee on Petitions aud Correspondence : — Rond Eau Lodge, No. 40, 1. 0.O.F., having petitioned for the Charter and otlier property of late Rond Eau Lodge, ^o.4o,thatpetition being granted by this Grind Body. We received the same by paying thirty dollars for the charter. We con- sider that we are entitled to have the thirty dollors so paid, refunded. Fraternally ' p| RoPEur Wilson, , "il .\' ^ Secretary. Rep, H. McColl, from the Committee on Petitions and Cones- poudence, submitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : — » To tlie B. W. G-rand Lodf/e of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Your Committee ou Petitions aud Correspondence, to whom was referred the letters of members of Barrie Lodge, No. 63, asking for withdrawal] Cards, we would report : That Banie Lodge, No. 03, has not yet formally surrendered its Charter to the M. W. Grand Master and that therefore the brothers must still look to Barriu J^odge for their Cards. Should Barrie Lodge surrender its Charter, we would recommend that the M. W. Grand Master consider carefully as to whether the brothers applyint; for Cards have been the cause of Barrie Lodge beeomiug defunct. I' F'#t ♦t; 1878 (5RAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. Hir> bhu t'oll()wiu({, be referred to ii Wo respeotfnlly nubmit the followinf? : — lU^olvfiJ, That the above report be ndopted. J. J. DYAS, HUGH McOOLL, J. B. McINTYRE. J. LAWRENCE. Rep. J. F. McDouald, neconded by Rep. J. B. Mclntyre, moved the following, which was resolved in tlie affirmative : Rtsohcd — That a Special Committee be appointed to enquire into the fact of the membership of Brotlierft Samuel Wilson and Wright Sudworth, members of the Lodge of this Order, at Woodstock, prior to the institution of this Grand Lodge, said Committee to report to this Grand Lodge at its present session, as to the terms and conditions upon which Curds should be granted to the Brothers named. The Chair named as the Committee Reps. G. W. Jessop, W. J. Diamond and R. Evans. Rep. W. N. Ford, P. G. M., seconded by Rep. H. Gibson, moved the following, which was resolved in the affirmative : RcHolved, — That the subject of the Report of the Special Committee, page ').)5, Journal 1872, being a resolution by Rep. H. Gibson, "for the appointment of a Committee to consider the advisability of this Grand Lodge erecting an edifice lis a source of reventie, &c. ," be again referred to » Committee to be composed of the mover. Reps. H. Gibson, W. Mowatt, R. Box, W. S. Campbell and Wm. Fitz- simmons. Rep. W. J, Diamond, from the Committee on Finance, submitted the following Report : ■ : , ' '. In the R. W. Grand Lodge of Onhvio, : /. O. O. F. " The B'iuance Committee beg to report that they have examined into the fol- lowing accounts, and recommend the payment thei-eof : 1873. August 4. — C. E. Stewart & Co., printing 2,50 Grand Secretary's Report 9 37 40 August 4. — "Daily Journal," St. Catharines, printing Grand Master's Report, 350 copies 13 00 August 6. — John Murray, G. Master, expenses for oflScial visiting to date and P. O. and Telegraph account 287 43 ,; - Amounting in all to the sum of $337 83 The Committee have also had under their consideration an account of D. D . 6. M , Bro. CI. T. Campbell, for expenses incurred for "Olive Branch," No. 88, Woodstock ; they recommend that the Grand Lodge do not pay the same. We therefore submit the following : — Resolved — That the foregoing report be adopted. ^.' < . s;,'! • i^V - , W. MOWAT, W. D. GORDON, -'■-■■- GEO. W. JESSOP, W.J. DIAMOND, ■fiA^-A'- o-o^-a.j. ; ,,- , H. GRIFFITH. Rep. J. J. Dyas, from the Committee on Petitions and Correspon- dence, submitted the following Report, which was considered and adop- ted : To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. ,< We your Committee on Petitions and Correspondence to whom was referred the petition of Bond Eau Lodge,a8king for this Grand Lodge to refund the sum of . 1 ' ■ ; Vj •.4: ' ■(■•■' '■'■, '. ■ > .■ •• .•^4> .-i- .■ ' i I H' «■•! A18 .JOURNAL OF THE m I w thirty dollni-N, for Olmrter fe*', heK to report that we find by daiiHe 341, DiKest, it iH bpyoiitl tlie power of tluH (Jraiul Lodge to rfiftind tlio amount anlted for. Wo therefore Hul»mit Mm following : — Remilrril, Tiist tin- iiliovf toport he adopted. I ■ <• - ■ . ' Hi'Hpeetfnllv siilimittt-d. , ; J. .T.DYAS. ' HTTGH MtCOLL, / ■• • tT'.l. ''• '■ !v' <.'■,(•■!. J. B. McINTYRK, JOHN LAWRENCK. Rep. H. K. Buttery, from the Coiutnitteo on State of the Order. Hubraitted the following Report, wliich on motion w.as conHidered neriu- tim. and adopted : 'In the n. M', Grnnil Lodije of Ontario, I. <). O. P'. Wp your Committee on State of tlie Order, to whom wr.s referred tlie follow inff qupKtionH, beg to Hubmitns follows ; Ist. —Question by Rep. Dewar, of Otter Lodge No. fit) : " - "Can u brother, who is reeeiviug nick henoflts, have tlie degrees t'ouforrod on Idm, and in he entitled to the inerenHed rate of Hiek benefits during suoh physi- eal dipability ?" •)•!.' Ves— if legall;; elented to the Degrees. 2nd. — Question of Rep. CI. T. Campbell, of Avon Lodge No. 41 : ".\re the laws organizinir Degree Lodges, temporarily adopted in 1871, still in force, either in whole or in part '.' If not, wliat laws liavo been provided, regu- lating the institution of sueh Lodges '.'" Answer — The laws of 1871 are still in force, so far as thev upply to orgivuizn- tion, but when they conflict with the Constitution of 1872, tliey nie repealed. 3rd. -Question from Eep. .T. T. Hornibrook, of Covenant Lodge No. 52 : "Can a member cease membership for N. P. D. ? and if so, when ?" Yes, when the By-Laws of a Lodge provide for the snme. We therefore submit the following ; , ^ ;^v Jtenclwd, — That the foregoing Report be adopted. '• ' All of which is respectfully submitted. < -i . I ■H'i'si'i;!' r ■n.J':. H. E. BUTTERY, .TAS. WOODYATT, HENRY \fc-AFEE, H. <^. BINGHAM, T. HEALET. James Woodyatt, P. O. M., from the same Committee, sabmitto«l the following Report, wln'ch waa considered scrintini and adojited : — To the li. W.Omnd Loihje of Otiturin, I. (). (). F.: Y'onr Committee on the State of the Order report, on the following matters submitted to them, viz : Bep. Jolm Oswald, of Western City Lodge, states : Ist. Three black balls being deposited against a candidate, two of which art! acknowledged to be a mistake, is the candidate elected, or has there to be a new baUot ? Answer. — The candidate is not elected, and a new election can only bn made in accordance with sections 128 and 129 of the Digest. ■2nd. Has a candidate to pay one quarter's dues on the night of his initiation? Answer. The matter is governed bj' the By-laws of the Lodge. drd. When is a member thirteen weeks in arrears, when the By-laws call for the dneH to be paid m j^dvES"" ? -< s < 1 r ■• f red tliP follow ")wiiiK raattprs p By-laws call 1878 GRAND LODGIi OF OXTAUIO. til 7 AiiHWt'r — On thp flmt iilKlit nf the qunrtAr, if hin diieN are not paid then oi- before. We therefore Hnliniit the following: ftfUfi/iw/,— Thnt tlie (iliove Report l)e Hilnpted. F.rtterimlly Hiihinitted. JAMES WOODYATT, T. HEALKY. , HENRY McAERK H. R. HUTTERV, H. P. RTXOHAM, JtuncH ^V(KMlylltt. P. (i. M.. from the Haiiut Committee, sitl)i)iittfl«honld a can- didate be elected before it wan discovered that he had not rcHided in town six inontha, or that he was elected before he had been examined by the Lodge pliy- siciau ; and when either of ttiese irregularititiK have been diaeovered, is it right for the N G., to declare Huch an election illegal, and when the Haid by-law has lieen eonfirmed, to order a new ballot?" Answer— It would be competent for tlie Lodge, by a two-third vote, to declare the election void, hut not for the N. fr., to do ho See. 130, Digest. We also report on the following from Rep W. D. Gordon, of Kingston Lodge, No. 59, viz : "A ]ierKon app'ies for admission to a Lodge under an assunred name, is ac- cepted and initiated. The Lodge finding out the fact, what piniishinent can it in- flict?" Answer — Expel, on proper trial. lifHohrd, — That the above Report be adopted. Fraternallv submitted. ',»i;HI;'M JAMES WOODYATT HENRY McAFEE, H. E. BrTI'ERY. H. C. BINGHAM, T. HE ALE Y, JameH Woodyatt, P. G. >!., from the same Committee snlmiitted the toUowing Report, whicli was considered and adopted : 'fo the fi. 11". Gruiiti Lrnhir of Onuirio, 1. exiiniiiied tlu) lettci-s of HroH. JiimttH N. Wallace, W. J. Sargent, and A. V. Palnier members of the late Harris Lod(?p, Vo. 63, ii))plying for oanlH, and recommend fliiit thi\v b« referred to the Committee on PctitionH and Correnpondence. A ln(> that certain lettei-M from Bro. John Nol)le, of Ivj- liOajrc, No. 90, Pflrk- hill, he referred to the Committee on Appeals. , . Hemiireilt—Thnt the foregoing Heport he adopted. \ KiitteniHlly submitted. ,, HENRY McAfee JAMES WOODY.ATT, ,t, :. 1. T. HKALY, H. E. BUTTERY, ,, , ^ H. C.BINGHAM. , , „ ,^ H. McAfee, P. Q. M., from the Hame Committee, mihmitted the fol- Inwiiit;; report, which was connidered and adopted ; To the B. W. Ornnrl Lnififr of Ontario, I O. O. F. : .s-",v<)-'' ..',.«^: ' The Committee on the State of the Order, in reply to the (jueries of Rep. J. R. T>nnn, of Queen City of Outaino Lodge, No. 6(1, as follows, viz. : "A brother in Rood standimr i^< sick, but not sending for the Tiodge Physician during said sickness, aiul not having the same reported to tiio Lodge, and not asking for benefits— nine nnniths after, takes sick again, but not having paid his dues during the interim, now claims that the benefits to which be was entitled for first sickness should have been applied to pay his dues. T beg to ask if sui^li can i>e so employed ; also, if he can collect said benefits." We reply — If By-Laws of Lodge say that notice of sickness must be given within a limited period, and such notice not having been given, the brother, in such case forfeits his claim to benefits for such sickness. 7(Mo/iyrf,— That the foregoing Report be adopted. nr Fraternally snbmitted. he:iry Mcapee, jas. woodyatt, T. HEALEY, H. C. BINGHAM. iifi H. E. BUTTERY. Rep. James Heron, from the Committee on fietnmH, Riihmitted t)i« following Report, which was considered and adopted : To the n. II'. Grant} fAuhje of Ontario. I. (). (). F. We, your Committee to whom was referred clause 4 of R. W. Grand Secre- taiT's Report, beg to say that we fully concur in the remarks of the Grand Secre- tarj- as to the loose and slovenly manner in which many of the Returns are made out, more especially among older Lodges, of whom better is expected. We be- lieve it arises more from the frequent change of Secretary than from any other cause, and would recommend each Lodge to secure the services of an efficient Secretai-y from amonc their meiubers, and continue to re-elect him, even if they have to pay him a salary to reimburse him for the time engaged in the perfomi- ance of his duty. ^ We therefore submit the following resolution ; ,<, , , Resolved— "Vhtii the report, as submitted be adopted. * All "f which is respectfully submitted. XJ'. . JAMES HERON, W^. CHATFIELJ), THOa. COLBY, Jr. JNO. GRAHAM, T. H. VANN. ' Rep. James Heron from the same Committee, submitted the foU lowingReport, which was considered and adopted ; '•^^' ' that they liavc id A. V. Palmer 11(1 recommnnil iilfliice. No. «). Pnrk. litted tlie fol- srie* of R«p. J. ol(?e PhyHician Lodge, and not having paid hiH n' was entitled g to axk if Hurli inuHt be Kiveii the hrother, in uibmitted th« HATFIELD, GRAHAM, tted the foL 1873 GRAND JjOhGY. OF ONTARIO. rtlO StMlTVouD, AiiKUit 7th, 1H7!>. To (hfi R. yV. Ihaad Luilgt ,,/ •)iitai-io, I. fK O F- Wii, yo\ir Coniuiitteti on Uetiu"", hen to report •ii'^' we li-ivi- carefully o\- iiiained the Returnx for the YEAR eti'liug June !K)th, IHW, mid find tlieni aM foUowH : — lliock, No. It ; Kun-kH.No. ;«»: Gore, No. 84; Frontier, No. »ft ; Unity, No. 17: dominion. No. 48; I'aiiada, No 4» ; BiBnel.No. 61 ; Nidjjara FalU, No. 58; KiiijjH- tou, No. 5» ; WardHvillc, No. »M» ; Florence Nightingale. No, li'» : North Star, No. tiH ; Hope, No. »il> ; Lucan, No. 70 ; Warriner, No, 75 ; St. I'lioniiiH, No. 7(i : Clinton No. 88 ; Walkertun, No. 84 ; ConHtellation, No. 85 ; Napanue, No. 8U ; Euipiro, No. 89 ; Olive Branch, No. 88; Reliance, No. 8» ; Grand River, No. 91 ; Milton. No. »'2 ; Western City, No. 9!» : Port Stanley, N... i»5 ; Nith, No. »(1 ; Minto, No. 98 ; Peabody, No. )M» ; Lindsay, No. KM) ; Cataract, No. 1(W ; Crencent, No. 1(»4 ; Manilla, No 106 ; St. 01aii\ No. 106 ; Waterloo, No. 107 ;Royal Oak, No. 108; Orion No. 109; Peterlmro, No. HI ; Lncknow, No. 112 : Trenton, No. 118; Harmony, No. 115; Yale Degree Lodge, No. 4 ; Rondeau, No. 40; Golden Star, No. 101, coirect for both terms. Union, No. 1(1 Chatham, No. '29, Krie, No. 88, Siiraaritan, No. S^ St. Mary'a, No. 81). l''oreHt City, No. 88. .Won, No. 41, U.xctilHior, No. 44, ' .Mount Zion, No. HI, Otter, No. 40, ' Covenant No. 52, ' '''' ■'it ' ' '. 'f Collingwuod, No. 54, Fidelity, No 55 (jueen City of Out., No. 56, Maple Leaf, No. 67, ''' ' I Dec. 81r.t, 1872. I'h'ror in mem1)er8hiu per last report— reported 188, should he 187. Error of |>800.00 in total receipts column. Incorrect in nearly all the summai-)' columns. KiTor, no names of e.\- jelled members, irror in membership- giving decrease in suiii- mary and not showing it. Kn'or of 10 in total mem- liersliip. Error of 1 in total mem- bership per last report. Error in total raeiuber- ship— giving 191 instead of 1.89. Error one in number brought foi'wai'd per last return, 18 suspended and 10 in an'eai-s, not sus- pended, being total of the Lodge, still returning 10 in good standing. Correct. Error in total member- ship per last return of 5 ; 98.00 too much returned per capita. Error in total member- ship per last report of one. Conect. Correct. 4 suspended— no names given ; ^1 overpaid per capita. June 80th, 1878. Same error as in Deu'r term. No Seal. I'iri'or still carrietl for- ward. Error of one in suspen sion. Incorrect recommend- ed to Ih) returned and a proper one sent. Enor still carried for- ward. Error still earned for- ward. Error still carried for- ward. Correct. Error in total member- ship of two. Correct. ^" •' •" Correct. ''• ''^ ;^ ..'r'-'Sf. .1.' 50. • per capita overpaid llepoi-t 26 ceased to be members for N.P.D.— names not given— and Rep. names omitted. No seal; error of four in totalmeuiberalkip; error of two in suspensions ; J3.75 per capita short. m ^^ m '.''■■^^ A ,,: . ._ f , *1 - -l^.'* '>t". ' ■' 1 . • f. ,'\ 'i'S '• r * " ■ ■•' • 'v ^ i' t& iMk k ':m 1 m 1 11 i|''5 • %. t li'h •■^■. l^ :>.* ll*' m» Howard, No. 58, Coiiiitbiaii, No. til, Huron, No. H2. Victoria, No. 64, Fricudbhip, No. 05, Exeter, No. 67, The Toronto, No. 71, Eastern Star, No. 72, FerKUs, No. 73. Bothwell, No, 71 Oxford, No. 77, ,;, Durham, No. 7H, Nipissiiif?, No. 751, Amity, No. 80, Bellevillf, No. 81, Beaver, No. 82, Ivy, No. 90, Aylmer, No. yi. Grand Union, No. 1)7, Dosorouto, No. lO-i, Laurel, No. 110, trananoqne, Xo 1 14, JOURNAL OF THE IBTA Overpaid per capita, $1.- 25 ; report 5 inemberB too many. Error in total of tliis re- port of one. One member too many; 2i)f per capita overpaid Total membei-shi]) per Iftsflreport omitted. Correct. Error of mie in total membership. Error of one in total membership per la?t re- port. iSame of Lodge omitted ; eiTor in per capita — $1 15 Hhort. Correct. Error of one in total inemberehip per last re- port. Correct. Overpaid per capita, 50c. Correct. No seal ; per capita, 25c. too much ; no account of dueH. No seal. Correct. Con-ect. En-or of per capita fl7.* 74. Error in number admit- ed by Card- 8- Error per capita |iJ Correct. ^, . Correct. Names of suspended members omitted; 8 too many members report- ed Error of five in total membershii). One member too man>- $4 lopercapitatoomucii Correct. Overp'd percapita$2.2i» Error of one in total membership. Overpaid $'6.25 per cap- ita. Correct. Short 25c. per capita. Correct. Error of per capita -• #1.50 too little. One member too many; per capita 25c too much 'Irror in per capita of 25c. too little. Shoi't ^2 per capita. \ Correct. Kep. name omitted, lirror in number of initiations of one. Correct. Correct. Error in per capita-^ 75c. too little. Error in per ca^nta ^'>. No per capita. Your Committtee would respectfully suggest that D. U. Grand Masters !»' instructed to more carefully examine the Ueturns before transmission to the U, W. Grand Secretary, as the careless and unsatisfactory manner in -which the Re- turns art' made out, especially among the old°r Lodges, is vei"y much to be regretted— -entailing an extra amount of unnecessary work on the Grand Secri- tary, l)e8ides wasting a lai'ge amount of time at the Sessions of this iJiglit Worthy Grand B )dy. We th-jrefore submit the following : . i; ; llHuolved, — That the foregoing Repiu't be adopted. , . > All of which is respectfully submitted. JAMES HEUON, W. CHATFIELD, THOS COLBY, Jr.. JNO. GRAHAM, ■ . ' .- .' ■' ■ T. H. VANN. H. McAfee, P. O. >J., from the Committee on the State of tlu; Order, preaeutou the followiii«( Report, wliich whs coiisitlereil und lUlopted. 1873 GliAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. U21 Til the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. O. F. : The Coiuriiittee on the Stiiti; on tlio Order huj; Invr i > n-port on tlie follow- ing queries submitted to them, as follows : On query of W. J. Diamond, of Belleville Lodge, No. 81, viz. • Question.- Clause !l of article 3 of the iCoustitiiiion empowering a Lodge to add a Chaplain to the list of appointed officers, and our Lodge having done so ; and as the Lodge duly elected their late Chaplain, who whs a scarlet member, by acclamation, and who was subsequently duly inst.i lied in said office of P. S., is the office legally ftUed by Bro. A. L. Geen, the bi'othir ilecfced ? Yes — under the circumstances stated. On Query of Rep. JohiiDewav, of Otter Lodgo, No. 50, as follows : " In the election for Representatives, a brothci' loceiving a majority vot« over all the others, is it legal to elect such brother mid drop the brother having the lowest number of votes at the same time, while two of the nominees have had no votes at all ? and are said brothers who have received no votes at all con- sidered candidates ? " The brother who receives a majority vote over all the other candidates in nomination is elected. In case another Representative is to be elected, all the other remaining candidates are in the field again. On query of Rep. John S. Clark, of Howard Lodge, No 58, viz. : " Is a charter member, withdrawing from his Lodge, and joining another Lodge, eligible for election to any elective office in that Lodge ? " The mere fact of a brother being a charter member in one Lodge confers no sjwclal privileges on him in another Lodge. We therefore sul mit the following : Resolved, — That tfce foregoing be adopted. T. HEALEV, HENRY McAFEE, JAMES WOOD YATT, H.C.BINGHAM, H.E. BUTTERY. Rep. J. J. Dyas, sucoudod by Rep. Wilmot Wood, moved the fol- (nviug, which was resolved in the affirmative. Resolved, —That the Committee on Finance be instructed to consider the propriety of making a donation to Rond Bau Lodge of thirty dollars. Rep. G. W. Jessop, from the Special Committee ou that subject, tiubmitted the following Report, which was adopted. To the n. W. Grand Lodr/e of Ontario, 1. O. O. F. : Your Special Committee, to whom was referred the motion of Rep. Mc- Donald to inquire into the fact of the membership of Bros. Samuel Wilson and Wright Sudworth, said to have been membei-s of a Lodgo of the I. O. O. F., at Woodstock, before the institution of this Grand Lodge, beg respectfully to sul) mit that they have no evidence before them showing any facts in i-elation to the (luestion, and therefore would recommend that, upon satisfactory evidence being pioduced, in accordance with the laws ot the Order, by said Bros. Wilson and Sudworth, that at the time specirted in the motion they were members of some lef,'al Lodge at Woodstock, aforesaid, and that they were members in good standing in said Lodge, that they be granted clearance cards, ui)on such con- ditions as the Grand Master may deem advisable in the premises. i. Your Committee submit the following ; Resolved,— Thut the above Report be adopteil. GEO. W. JESSOl', W. J. DIAMOND. The following communication from the Grand Encampment of Ontario was read, and, on motion of Rep. G. Wright D. G. M., second- ed l)y Rup. .1. B. Mclntyre, the petition was granted : 'lit 'iiilli'^' ... "■• , ( v' >.:■:■ . m .■V ■':■ -^ '1 ::t 'IV ■ -i * *A ■ ^i..\'. I-^'Kj w^m>^ JOURMAL OP THE ,i - 1873 Stratkord, Aug. 7th, 1878. lo J. B. Kinij, h'»ij., ft. IV. (hand -Scvretary, Ornnd fjodje of Ontario : Deam Sin & Bro.,— I am irstructed by resolution of the R. W. Grand En- campment of Ontario, to ask your R. W. Grand Body for a continuation of the loan of two hundred (^!200) dollars, so kindly lent to the Patriarchal branch nf this jurisdiction, for another year. Also to thank the Grand liodge for tlieir good feeling and consideration in the matter. If our prosperity continue for another year and our finances increase in the same ratio, as anring the past year, we will have no difliculty in liquidating all our indebtednesK. Yours, faitlifully and fraternally, ,, ; M. D. DAWSON, Granp Scribe and Trfas. The following was resolved in the negative, on motion of Rep. J. O. Campbell, seconded by Rep. George Dennis ; Bewlved Th.it the Report of the Committee on the Division of the Juris diction into Districts, which was read last Session of the Grand Lodge and laid over until this Session be again referred to Committee tc report this Session. Rep. W. F. Forbes, of St. Thomas Lodge, asked leave of ab.sencu for the remainder of the Session, which, on motion, was granted. Rep. Wm. Fitzsimmons, from the Committee on Appeals, submit- ted the following Report, which was adopted: ., , , , ,. To the. B. W. Grand Lodtje of Ontario, I. O. O. F. : ' " ' *' ''' Henuy Gibbon, ] .' ' ' ^ vs, Avon Lodge No. 41, I Your Committee on-Appe Us liave considered the appeal of Bro. P. G, Henry Gibson, Avon Lodge, on the f )llowing questions . 1st. — Is a vote of the Lodge necessary to receive a proposition of member" ship? 2nd. — Is a vote necessaiy to receive the report of the Committee on nuch proposition before the ballot is taken on the candidate ? Your Committee beg to report that they concur in the decision of the D D. Grand Master and M. W. Grand Master in answering these questions in the ne- gative. Your Committee therefore submit the following. " * Resolved,— That the appeal of Henry Gibson, of Avon Lodge, No. 41. agjiiu.st the decision of D. D. G. M., William Gibf.on, be dismissed. WM. FITZIMMONS J. S.GARNER, ■■-■■' ' M F. SNIDER, H.GRIFFITH, J. D. MATHESON. Rep. J. D. Matheson, from the same Committee, submitted the fol- lowing Report which was considered and adopted : To the R. \\'. (inmd huhje of Ontario, I. O, O. F. i ■ Mathew Kennedy, vs Friendship BNNEDY, 1 vs. > LoDOE, No. 0.5. ) Ui^ V:. Your Committee on Appeals, to whom was referred the appeal of Matthew Kennedy, vs. Friendship Lodge, No. 66, report as follows ; That no notice of appeal was served on Friendship Lodge, nor was the con- sent to sncl) an appeal granted by said Lodge. ■/ii* • No. 41. agidiist aiittedthe fol- 187B GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. We therefore submit tlie following resolution : Btnolved, — That the appeal of Mathew Kennedy af>ainst Friendship Lodge, No. 65, be dismissed, without prejudice to the rights of the appellant. WM. FITZSIMMONS, .T. S. (JARNBK, M, E. SNIDEK, H. GRIFFITH, .T. D. MATHESON. Rep. J. S. Garner, from the Hame committee presented the follow- ing Report, which was considered and adopted : To the B. W. Grand Lodfie of Ontario, I. O. O. F. I James Dot;oHEBTY, BiHSELL LonoK, No. .51. J Your Committee of appeals to whom was referred the appeal of James Dougherty, against Hissell Lodge No. .51, have carefully considered the volumin- ous evidence in the case, but can not find among the papers handed to them any Report of the Committee bv whom tlie case of Bro. Dougherty was tried, nor has liny such report been received by the Grand Secretary. Your Committee, there- fore, recommend that the said appeal be laid over until Bissel Lodge furnish said Report to your Committee, and that the G-rand Secretary take such steps as will result in such Report being produced to Grand Lodge. We therefore submit the following : Beaolve'l, — That the above Repoiii be adopted. > All of which is respectfully submitted. WM. FITZSIMMONS. ./. S. GARNER, M. E. SNIDER, H. GRIFFITH, J. D. MATHESON. P. G. M's. James Woodyatt. and H. C. Bingham ; J. B. King, Grand Secretary, A. D. Clement, Grand Treasurer, and Rep. CI. T. Campbell. The following, moved by Rep. CI. T. Campbell, seconded by Rep. H. Pj. Buttery, was resolved in the affirmative, and in accordance therewith the chair named the following as the Committee : Resolved, — That a Committee be appointed to compile and publish a Book of Laws, Containing Constitution of Grand 'ind Subordinate Lodges, Rules of < )rder, the Decisions of this Grand Lodge at previous Sessions, and such Blank Forms and Instructions to Subordinate Lodges as they may deem advisable. Sucli Book of Laws to be sold to Subordinates nt cost price, for distribution among its members. At 12 o'clock, on motion, the Grand Loi-l- : ■ • : •• ■ r':t:^ ;■ ;■ . I •. 624 JOURNAL OF THE 1878 aftp:rno()n session. I'*-' Stratford, August 7, 1878 Pursuant to adjonrnrHent theOrand Lodge me', and opened in form the (Jrand Master jiresidiug. Present, all the Grand Officers and a quorn;ii of K(!presentativoK. The minutes of last session were read and adopted. The following appeal was read and refei'red to thf; (.'ommitteo on Appeals , .11 ,. Mitch KLL, 7th AufT"***) ^^~^- To the R. \V. Grnuil Ijiuh/e of Ontario, I. O. O. F. • , Devu Sius \Ni) BuoTHKKs,— I take the liberty of appoaliiig iigainHt the de- riKioii of Minto Lodge ^o. 98, foi-expelUug me from the Order illegiilly. The ease is, I was expelled for fratid or keepinj^ back Lodge property. When the said Lodge was instituted, I was elected ati Secretary, and the Initiation I'ees and other moneys v/ere colhH'ted by me, the N. G,, and R. S. ; when the Treasurer was elected, I paid over what funds I had, excepting four dollars, whi(th 1 retain- ed until I could get a settlement from the others, and refund"(l all funds except- ing Ancient Odd Fellows' Fees. When the lietnnis were made up for last Janiiary, there appeared a defieienpy of $20, which the Lodge accused me of having ; they then served me with ii notice asking me to help find out the difficulty ; I went, and could not find out the difficulty at that time, but went down again with the N. G., uud made out a statement showing where the money was, and showing that I only owed tlieni four dollars, whiih I offered to pay at any time they would take it. The N. Ct., read my statement to the Lodge andthey served me with n notice to appear on the 21st day of April last past, at the regular Lodge meeting, to answer a charge of fraudulelitly and illegally keeping Lodge funds. 1 went, ami was asked what I had to say, I told them I had not the money, and iisked for a trial, so that I might have witnesses examined and try and prove my inno- cence, which they refused : I then was ordered to retire ; :i ballot taken, and I was informed that I was expelled. I afterwards notified them that 1 should ap- peal to the Grand Lodge against their decision, and asked them for a copy of the minutes with reference to the case, which was refused I afterwards came t( the Semi-annual Return Sheet, in order that it may be better understood, 'iitn-c himple in f.irm, and so arranged that it can be more correctly filled up by (he Subordinate Lodges. The following, moved by Rep. A. W. Featherstone. seconded by Rep. John Campbell, Avas resolved in the affirmative. secondorl bj' 1873 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. Rexolved,— That tlie vote adopting tlie Report of the Committee on Appeals, in the matter of Jhiik'H D^uplierty, i:i. IOhkcI Lodffc No. 51, be reroiisi(lere(i, niul tliat the Report l)e iifjaiii referred to Mie Coniniittee for further conwiderfttinn ; iiiid further, tliitt tlie papers Kiibmitted witli tlie eiiHe be retiiriit'd to llro. A. W. [•'eatherstoue, wlieii the Committee hitve done with them. The followin}» was resolved in tlie aftirniative, and in accordance- therewith tlie names were read. Moved by Rep. R. Box, seconded by Rep. Jolin O. Campbell : Resolved, — That tlie Grand Secretary reivd the nami's of all Lodges in arrear" to this (irand Lodge, that this K. W, Grand Lodge miiy be fully certified that all Representatives have a right to vote at this Session. Rep. J. (). Campbell, from the Committee on Printiuf^, presented the following Report, wliicli was considered and adopted : lit the It. W. (h-and Lodi/c nf Onturio, [. O. (>. /•'. : Your Committee on Printing beg leave to submit the following Report : Itenohrd — That the Report of the several Grand Officers and proceedings ox the Grand Lodge be printed in full in the .Journal of Proceedings of the Sessio.^ of the (ilrand Lodge of 1873, and that the R. W. Grand Secretaij be instructed t,. have 800 copies of the same printed for distribution in this andsisterjurisdictions And your Committee would further recommend that the Grand Secretary ex-' amine cai-efully the proof slieetn i)revious to publication, in order to prevent errors, 2nd. — That your Committee feel that the R. W. G Secy., Bro. .1. B. King has succeeded in getting the Printing done at a very reasonable rate, and lias evi- dently had an eye to the interest of the Order, and this R. \V. Grand Lodge. 3rd— Your Committee would further recommend that the R W. Grand Secretary do receive tenders for the reciuisite printing from the printing estab- lishments of Toronto, Hnmilton and London, at least, in addition to any other he may deem proper. We therefore submit the following; :— /fc?o/wef?,That the above Report be adopted. Respectfully submitted. , .TNO. O. CAMPBELL, .JOHN COULSOX ' • ' (t. W. PONTINE, JNO. (JRAHAM J. 15. KING. Rep. W. Fitzsimmons, from tlie Committee on Appeals, presented the following Report, w^hich was considered and adopted : To the R. W. Orani Lodge ofOiitnrio, I. O. 0. F. .TOHN MCMATH, \ ' VS r EiiiE LcmoE, No. 33. ) Your Committee on Appeals, to whom was referred the above rase, be' to report as follows ; 1st. That Bro. McMath was, on or about the month of September, expelled for violating his obligation by appropriating to liis own use certain funds of sai(l Lodge. 2nd. That Bro. McMath admits having appropriated the sum of ten dollars ' but asserts that he was under the impression that it was not a Lodge transaction and he subsequently tendered the amount to the said Lodge, which was re - fused. :h'd. That Bro. McMath is still willing to make restitution of the aiuouut wrongfnlly retained as aforesaid, il •'1 .:, i , j li « . * *' -.1 ! 'J' '■■i\ ■ . '0: 'h' '■ '■ ]> -^■k.i\'- 626 JOUBNAL OV THE 1873 4t}i That it appears to your Committee, from the evidence laid before it.and to which tiiifl Grand Lodge is respectfully referred, th^t Erie Lodge and certain of the members thereof have been guilty of gross irregularities in lending the Lodge funds to members thereof, and in afterwards destroying the notes held in Hecurity of Haid loans, which have never yet been repaid. 5th. That the evidence taken at the trial of Bro. McMath, and produced be- fore your Committee, does not, in their opinion, justify such a grave punishment ns expulsion. Your Committee would therefore respectfully recommend that an invcRti- gation into the aflEaiis of Erie Lodge, above mentioned, and of tlie said charfje against Bro. McMath be had, either by the M. VV. Grand Master or by some ine:n- ber of this Grand Lodge, (luiside of the jurisdiction of Erie Lodge, with full power to send for persons and papers, and that the M. W. Grand Mppter or tlic brother so appointed be required torepoi't to this Grand Lodge at its next annual communication. ., , We therefore submit the following ; Rrsolred, — That the above Report be adopted. Yours in F. L. & T., ' WM. FITZSIMMONS, J. S. OARNER, M. E. SNIDER, H.GRIFFITH, • ' J. D. MATHESOX. Sep. M. E. Snider, from the name Committee, presenterl tlie fol- lowing Report which wan considered and adopted : TotheB.W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. J. J. Dyas,P. G., ) vs. \ ' ■■"'" "'' ' '"''''' '" "''''' ■'"'-' '■ Ivy Lodge, No. 90. ) Your Committee on Appeals to whom was referred the grievance of D. 1). G M., Dyas against Ivy Lodge, No.90, beg most respectfully to report as follows : That Ivy Lodge initiated a candidate, who had been reported on the samo night on which he had been proposed, in direct disober?ience to the instructions of U. D. G. M., Dyas, and in wilful violation of Art. 2. Clause 3, Constitution of Subordinate Lodges. That the then N. G. of Ivy Lodge, Hepreserrtative Dauncey, has in our presence made an ample apology to Bro. Dyas, with which the latter is satisfied. Your Committee therefore recommend that the said matter be dismissed, with a caution to Ivy Lodge. We therefore submit the following : Uesolved, That the above report be adopted. All of which is respectfully submitted. WM. FITZSIMMONS, J. S. GARNER, M.E. SNIDE H, H. GRIFFITH, J. D. MATHESON. H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., from th« Special Committee on timt subject, presented the followmg Majority Report ; lo the It. rr. (hand Lothfenf Ontario, /. (). O. F. The Special Committee, to whom was refeiTed the question of inviting the Grand Lodge of the United States to hold their Session for 1874 in Ontario, sub- mit the following : While we hold in high esteem the Grand Lodge of the United States, and while we believe nothing would give the members of our Order in Ontario great- er pleasure than to make the personal acquaintance of the members of that dis- tinguished IBody, and to entertain them here, we leel satisfied (the majority of ouv f •'• .•*' p Ui i" ented the fol- ittee on tlint 1878 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 627 LodgeR beiug new uiieb) that their resources and ener^^eu are at preKeiit fully taxed in the necessary expeuHes of their respective Lodges in furnishing their Rooms and building Halls of their own. Believing this, and that such an entertainment as is proposed in order tu do justice to those who would become our guests and credit to our country and our Order therein, would involve an expense which can at present be illy borne. We therefore submit the following : — Resolved — That the proposal to extend the invitation referred to in clause 10 of the Grand Master's Repoi-t, be not at present entertained. Signed by the majority of the Committee. H. C. BINGHAM. , CI. T, CAMPBELL, N. HUGO. The question bein^ on the adoption of the report and resohition accompanyiuj;, it was moved and seconded, Resolved - That the Report lie on the table until to-morrow morning 9 o'clock — which was agreed to. Rep. John Bichmond, from the same Committee, submitted a Minoritj' Report, which, was, on motion, laid on the table until to-mor- row morning, at 9 o'clock, to be considered with the Majority Report on the same subject ; 1(1 Oie R. ir. Ornml Lodije ofOntuiio I. (K O. 1<\ : Your Committee to whom was referred Clause 10, in the Grand Master's Be. port, would respectfully submit the foUowinir Minority Report : Resolved — That the suggestion contained in said Clau^^e he approved of by this R. W. Grand Lodge, and that our Representatives to the Grand Lodge, U. S. be instructed to invite that R. W. Grand Body to hold its Session of 1874, in the Province of Ontario, at the City of . JOHN RICHMOND. Rep. W. Mowatt, from the committee on Finance, presented the following Report, wliich was considered neriutm, and adopted . lo the R. W. firand Loilf/i- of Ontario I. O. <). F. The Finance Committee beg respectfully to submit the following Report : Ist. That in reference to Clause 13, Grand Secretary's Report, the Commit- tee recommend that Clause 9, Art. 5, of the Constitui/ion of the Grand Lodge, be strictly enforced hereafter, and that the Grand Secretary so advise the several subordinate Lodges in the juiisdiction. 2nd. The Committee are at a loss to discover the object to be served by hav- ing Clause 15 of the R. W. Grand Secretaiy's Report, referred to them, ;ird. The Committee iiave great pleasure in recommendinir that this R. W. Grand Lodge make a giant of three hundred dollars to the M. W. Grand Master, •Tohn Murray, to reimburse him to some extent for the saci iftce made by him for liis services last year. 4th. The Committee recommend that the sum of thirl, dollars lie granted to Rond Eau Lodge No. 40. 5th. The Committee having examined the books of the 1!. AV. Grand Secre- tary and the R. W. Grand Treasurer of this Grand Lodge, find that the cash balance at the commencement of the year was 83,783.07, and the cash receipts of the year were $5,031 ()P> making a total of ^8,814.72. The cash payments dur- ing the year were 84,960.39 ; leaving a balance of $8,854.33. 6th. The Committee regret to say that the accounts of this R. W. G. Lodge are not kept in such a way that your Committee can audit the same. They find many payments made for which no proper voucher has been produced to your .-.-•:. M. -:; I ..if;' ir- :!'J' 028 JOURNAL OF THE 1873 committee. 'Die cash accouutH of the oflicers in (ineHtion neem to he a trauHcript of each otlier--eacli showitiK tlie same cimh halaiieo iu hand. The Treasurer keei)8 the cash in the Bank mixed with hit) own private finulM, iuuteiid of a utiyi- arate account, and with a separate Hank book, and althougli large bahuices are in hand from time to time, no inveHtments, temporary or otlierwise, liave been made of sudi ftiudH. Moreover, the accounts of neither officer have been balan- ced during the year. 7th. The Supplies account ia likewise unsatisfactory, inaomuch as there is no separate account Kept by the Secretai-y, shewing the cash paid for such su]>plies or realized from the various sales thereof. 8th. The Committee have come to the concluHion that the accounts of this H. W. Grand Lodge should hereafter be audited by two Auditors, prior to the meeting ot this R. W. Grand Lodge, and that they be paid therefor. 9th. The Committee arc surprised to find that no tenders were asked for tin; I'riuting of tiiis K. W. Grand Lodge during the year, and recommend that here- after all work bo done by tender. lOth. The Committee recommend that the Treasurer ocecute a new bond, with two sureties, for the gross sum of Six Thousand Dollars — himself iu two thousand, and a similar amount for each surety. nth. The Committee likewise recommend that the R. W. Grand Secretary execute a bond for the gross sum of three thousand Dollars — himself in one thousand, and a like amount for each surety. I'ith. Tlie Committee recommend that in view of the increase of the work of this R. W. Grand Lodge, that the salary of the R. W. Grand Secretary be rtxed at ^50() for the current year. 13th.— The Committee recommend that the R. W. Grand Treasurer be paid a salary of ^100 for the current year 1 1th. The Committee recommend that the funds of this R. W. Grand Lodge be deposited in such of the chai-tered banks of this Province as will allow tlu' highest rate of interest. Ii5th. In consideration of the services of Bros. Robert Mathison and Thomas Woodyatt, the Committee recommend that they be paid their mileage and jiei- diem, during the present sittings of this R. W. Grajul Lodge. 16th. The Committee hereafter recommend that the R. W. Grand Secretary keep the accounts of this K. VV Grand Lodge, according to the system known uh Double Entry, and that he pay over to the R. W. Grana Treasurer all the funds that come into his hands, once a month, and all accounts to be paid by ordci- on tiie R. W. Grand Treasurer. Therefore be it liesulved, — That the foregoing Report be adopted. W. MOWATT, H. GRIFFITH, ' ' ' ' -- . • H. BLAIN, W.D.GORDON. G. W.JESSOP, W.J. DIAMOND, . ' E.R.ROBINSON, F. H. I'UPE. Rep. J. Heury troiu the Committee on Credentials, presented the following repoit, wliicli was considered and adopted ; • . To the t\. 11'. Uidiid Lo(hje ot' Onlxiii) I. O. O. /<'. .• Your Committee on Credentials beg leave to report that they have cxamiuL'd the Certificates of Wm. C Bell, P. G., of Samaritan Lodge, No 35; Hugh Kerr. P. G. of same Lodge, and Thomas WenoU, P. G,, of Avon Lodge, No. 41, and find them correct, and would recommend that they be admitted and instructed iu the G. L Degree. Besolved,— That the above Report be adopted. All of which is respectfully submitted. J. HENRY, J. RITCHIE, Ju., J. B, LAING, T. SIMONS, J. B. KING. 1878 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. m eaaurer be paid The"followiiig, moved by Hep. P. B. Hntcli, secoiulpd by Hep. K. Keltis, waH resolved in t)io aftirimitive : Re»olveil, — That the (-omiiiitteo on Mileiga niul Per Dicni bo instructed to compute the miloa,f(o of Oflipers and RBpreMiMitalivesuttending the pr.'•^^(•lit Session .it four (4) cents perniile, and per dinni (2) two dollars. Rep. J. B. Laiii^, from tlio (Joiimiittoe on Crtilontiiils, presented the following Report, wliicli was considered and m'optod : To the It. IK. fhiind f,oili/e of Ontario, L O. U. /•'. . Your Oommittee on (Jredentials bear leave! to fubmit the following Report : That thoy have examined the Certificates ff 1'. O., Wni. iJo.^c, of St. \fary's Lodge, No. 36, and also F. (>., II irry Ifoarn, of SamiritMti Ld Ige, No. 3."), and would recommend that they be admitted into this U, W. Qrn:-.d Lodge. Re»olve.l, — That the above report bo adopted. All of which is rrripectfully submitted. J. RITCHIE, Jk., .T. HK^ ,IY, ' J. B. L INO, T. SIM' )NS. The following, moved by Rep. .J. B. Moln tyre, seconded by Rep. J J. Dya3, was referred to the Committee on Finance : 7if»o/i'«rf — That the services of J. Gibson, P. G. M., rendered during his term of office, be recognized by this R. W. Grand Lodge, and that the same be referred to the Finance Committee. The hour of 4 o'clock having arrived, which being fixed by the Con- stitution for the election of officers, tlio Cluiir declared that order of busiueas open, and asked for nominations for M. W.Grand Master when the following were made : ' I'i . M. W. GRA.VD M.VSTER. p. O., H. Blain, nominated D. O. M., Geo. Wright. E. Beltz, P. G. M., W. N. Ford, P. G., J. F. McDonald, " Henrv Gibson, " ,T. B. Mclntyre, George Dennis, P. G., T. Healey. " W. Fitzsimmons. " Henry Robertson. Wm. Mowatt. Thos. Woodyatt. J. F. McDonald. P. G.'s, T. Healey, W. Fitzsimmons, Thomas Woodyatt and J. F McDonald, declined. The nominations having been closed, the chair appointed Reps. W J. Diamomi and John Gibson, P. G. M., as tellers. G. Wright, P. D. G. M., elected on first baUot. Nominations were then called for Deputy Grand Master and were mtide as follows : R. W. DKPUTY GR.\ND MASTER. P. G., J. O. Campbell, nominated P. G., R. Wamntr, " C. E. Peu-ce, " " R.Evans. " W. Chatfield, " " Hai-per Wilson, 49 .1 '■ , •i I J i :> i-?f'' • ' -1 i, T '•<*:}■,■;■ k' Ik. •/• ..'■"^tSiili. d8u JOURNAL OF THE 1878 P.O. ■it'. ^-I-^I .1. \V. Fletcher. uoniinatud P. G. H. E. Battery, n. Matliisoii, J. J. Dyas, W. D. Gordon. W. J. Diamond. Alex. Huntisr. J. B. Mclntyro, •T. K(!ir. T. SinionH. W. H.Colc. W. Fitzsininions. fsaiic Siiiitli. John P. Yount{. (tooiyo ^lidf^tily Henry Griffltli. Hcniry Gibson. Wni. Mowatt. P. (t.'h, Buttery, Diamond. Mclntyro, Simons and Young declined. Grand Warden R. Warriner, elected on 4th ballot. The Grand Lod^e now proceeded to the election of It. \V. OKANX) WARDKN. Wlien tlie followin^( nominations were made P. G.. AV. S. C'an)i)b«'ll. nuiiiinuted P. G., Harper Wilnon H. 'vh-iffith. A, Dundass, U. Gott, .1. G. Coleman. Jolm Kichmond, J. Tnrner. Alex. Hunter. A. Featherstone, Georf»o Shaw, John Graham. A. Hunter, \V. N. Ford. K. Beltz. J. F. McDonald, J. J. Dyas, N. Hugo. Geo. Midglej . J. Kerr. T. H. Vanu. J. F. Morey. R. Evans. J. P. Young. J. T. Hornibrook. J. O. Campbell. H. E. Buttery. W. D. Gordon. H. W. Murdock. J. S. Garner, M. E. Snider, r. Simons, H. McCoU. , , J. Newton. P. G.'s, Midgely, Hornibrook, Campbell. Murdock, Snider and New- ton declined. P. G.. H. E. Buttery elected on 5th ballot, ml '/' ' • The Grand Lodge then proceeded to the election of Grand Secre. tary. When the following nomination was made: ". Rep H. Blain nominated P. G. Secretary, J. B. King. There being no further nomination, the chair announced J. B.King. P. G. Secretary, elected by acclamation. The Grand Lodge then proceeded to the election of Grand Treas" urer, when the following nomination was made : . P. G., J. J. Dyas, nominated P. G. Treasurer, A. D. Clement. There being no further nomination, the Chair announced P. 0. Treasurer, A. D. Clemeut, elected by acclamation. The Grand Lodge now proceeded to the election of Representative in 1875 OIIAND LODGE OF ONTAUIO. 6U1 ider and New- Grand Secre. Representative totheOrandLodf,;eof theUnitud States, wlion thcfollowin^'n()nliulliionsi were made : RKPRK8KNTATIVK, TO THK OUAND LOIKiK OK TIIK INITKO STATKS. P. (i., Jno. Lawronco. nominated P. (l. II.. .Ins. Woodyatt. E. O. Chant. " P. O. M.. duo. Miirniv. " R. Mathison. '• P. (}. M., W. N. Ford. " K. }3eltz, '• P. (}. M., H. Mt;.\foe. " P. O. M., H. McAfee, " P. G. M., 'J\ Partridge. P. O. Masters H. McAfee and TliOH.Partrid<,ai declined; P. (1. Ili'p., James Woodyatt re-elected on first ballot. Tlie following resolution, by Rsp. J. Campbell wa** aj^rucd to : Jtesolverf — TImfc leave of absence for the reiniiii'ltir of tlis Stssion hi' ;,'rniiti5il to Reps. .Tno. Campbell, nntl J. Cari*i' of Fidelity Lod^e, No. 5.5; C. li. Puivce. of Excelsior Lo Ij^b No. U ; Gno. Wheeler, of Ni|)isNiii<.; Locljre, No. 7S) ; Uii'liard Mackay unci .1. H. Laiiig, of Victoria Lodge, No .(Jl. The following was resolved in the negative : R'jsolve I— Thit Heps. .\le\. Majkiyand Jno. Riiihinoml, bo giMufcod lo ivc of absence for the remainder of the Session. The following was resolved in the negative : Resoleeil—Thnt leave of absence be granted to Rnps. T.H. Vanii, .T.l'. Prowcr and R. Gott, business requiring their attention at home. On motion of Rep. J. A. Campbell, the former vote, refusing to grant leave of absence to Representatives, was recousitlered. Upon reconsideration — the question bjing upon tlie adoption of tlie first resolution — it was adopted. Th3 question then baiug for the adapbio'i of the second ro^olution it was agreed to. Rep. E. G. Chant moved the following : Resolvid — That this Grand Lodge adjourn to meet at eight o'clock this p. lu., iu stciit sassion, for exempliticiation of tlie secret work. Moved in amendment. That "eight o'clock, this p. m.," be stricken out and "nine o'clock a. ni., to- morrow" inserted. The question being upon the adoption of tlie amendment, it was resolved in the negative. The question recurring on the motion of Rep. E. G. Cliaut, it was agreed to. EVENING SESSION. The R. W. Grand Lodge re-assembled at eight o'clock pursuant to adjournment. Present — The Grand Officers and a quorum of Representatives. The Grand Conductor and Grand Marshall having examined all present, reported tliem duly qualified ; wliereupon by order the Deputy •■ , •' _■ '■ - -I.-'" ■: i ", , . .- •• Iv'^;- ' ;'■ , '■i'' , ^ -, . ' M ' '. ' 1 ■ » . •■ i- ! ■" '.' ' L '■:'h *' 0: 'i 111 . i; ;' 111 i ',',><-■ 4.. ,..' j. • = .,!■ h^ hh- .,t .,.„.,,, . i' iH7a OKANU LUDGK OF ONTAKIU. THIRD DAY. ^1 MOUNIN u'clotik a.m., the M. W. Gt'and MaHtur •lohii MniTHy, iuthe eliair. < )ii tho roll boiu^ callud, the fulluwiu^ otiicurn were pruHeiit : .lOHNMUKU.VY .IT. W. Cnuul ManUr. ( JKOHGE WRIGHT H. W. Deimtij Gruittf M„»tty. Jl WAUUINEH " " (haini ^'^iide.n. .l.B.KINO ... ' " (irinidSt.:reJar>i. A. D.CLEMKNT : " " Ovand Tl-axHurer. .I.VMK8 WOODYATT " " (irnnd Jteoresnitulirr. JOHNGIBSON "" lIAnPEH WILSON " '• tiraiid Mumhitl. JAMES F. MOREV " '• Grand Condiicfn, . UEORliK MIDGEIiY " " (irand (inurduiu. \VM. FITZSIMMONS " " <}v, as numbered, should be inserted after the word ''liim," in first line, instead of at the end of the section. Article 6, Clause 2, strike out last sentence referring to wetks' sickness. Amendments to Article 7, Section 15, should be inserted after the word "effect" in the fourtli line, instead of at the end of the section. Chatham Lodge, No. 29. Constitutional amendments and amendments to by-laws have been made and inserted on fly-leaf, instead of in their prop<"r places. By-law 27, after "committee," in twenty-third lino, insert "originally filled by his appointment." Bj-law .'Jl, in fourteenth line, after "commencing," insert "not more than ;" and after "week," in same line, insert "anterior to " Eureka Lodge, No. 30 //. Five constitutional amendments ordered last year omitted. t. By-law 4, strike out all after the word "ceremony," in the fourth line. Page 19, after the word "committees," in the seventh line insert "originally filled by his appointment." b. By-law 61, after the word "him," in second line, insert "pertaining to his right to benefits." And strike out the words "when such charges relate to his being" and insert "shall be "' c. By-law 75, after the word "effect." in the fifth line, insert " and the con- sent of tlie Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." a. By-law 53, strike out all after the word "widowhood," in the fifth liqe, to the word "should," in the seventh. g. Copies not certified as required. Erie Lodge, No. 88. ; , /(. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 34, page 28, after "committee" in ninth line, insert "originally filled by his appointment " a. By-law 59, after the word "determine," in fifth line, insert the words "not exceeding 830 per annum.'" b. By-law 70, after "him, "in second line, insert "pertaining to his right to benefits." c. By-law 80, after "effect," in fifth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Rules of Order not arranged as prescribed by the Grand Lodge. II. Copies not certified as required. By-law 56, in nixth line, strike out "two" and insert "one." "" Gore Lodge, No. 34. Constitntional amendments properly inserted. ' /. By-law, 4, strike out all after the aeoond word, "ceremony." By-law 58, strike out. i ' • .1 , ►■ ! " ')»• :" \«f' : '■ • if! ■■ ^ • ; ■■! ■ ■" Af':-^ ■'K 1 JOURNAL OF THE 187d lii" b. By-law 5ft, after "charges," in second line, insert "pertaining to his ripht tobenefltB." r e ^ c. By-law 78, after "effect," in lifth line, insert "and theconsentof the Grauil Lodare thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Form of appeal appen.ied inappropriate. '/. Copies not certified as required. , Sam.\kitan Lodok, No. 85. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 19, page 25, eleventh line, after "committees," insert "originally filled by his appointment." By-laws 49 and 84, not amended as ordered last year. !). Copies not certified as required, St. Mauys Lodgk, No. 30. /(. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. If. Copies not certified as required. ./'. By-law 4, strike out all after "ceremony," in third line. By-law 12, after "on," in fourth line, strike out "the." By-law 15, after "committees," in seventeenth line, strike out the words "or in, "and insert "and," c. By law t52, after "effect," in foui'th line, insert "and the consent of th(i Grand Lodge thereto, except in rase of suspension for non payment of dues." By law 15, strike out. FORKST CiTV, No. 38. r'onstitutional amendments are properly inserted. Amendments to By-la WH, as ordered last year, have been made, but instead of inserting them in their proper places, they are pasted upon inside of cover. By-law 24, after "committees," top of twenty-second page, insert "originally filled by his appointment." Amendments to By-laws 45 and 47, raising Admittance Fees, we approve. ff. Two copies not certified as required. RoNDKAU LoDdK, No. 40. By-law 27. in twenty-third line, after "committee," insert originaHy filled by his appointm-^nt." Four errata inserted on fly-leaf instead of being printed »n slips and pasted in proper places. g. Laws, &c., not certified by signatures of oflScers. Avon Lodok, No. 41. .:(•.. No Constitution submitted. =' ' - Two copies of By-laws, in manuscript. By-law 9, after "committees," in fourth line, insert "originally filled by his appointment." I y-law 3ft, strike out all after ''week," in ninth line. ExcELsioK LoDoi::, No. 44. h Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 9, page 23, after '"committee," in twenty-first line, insert "originally filled by his appointment." , a. i'.y-law8 42 and 43, strike out "^40" and insert ' $30," in each case. h. By-law 53, after "him," in second line, insert "pertaining to his right to benefits." c. By-law 59, after "effect," in fifth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Rule of Order 23, strike out "Canada West'" and insert "Ontario." Form of appeal appended not appropriate. J/. Copies not certified as required. '•^ ^/■■/''i 1878 GRAND LODGE OF ONTAttlO. 067 ig to his right originally A)led t the wordH ''or we approve. Qy filled by his art "originally Unity Lodge, No, 47. h. Five conatiiiutiontil amendments of last year omitted. By-law 8, 24th page, after "committee." in twenty-first line, insert "originally filled by his appointment." a. By-law 54, foui-th line, strilte out "840" and insert "835." c. By-law 60, after "effect," in 6th line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." g. Copies not certified as required. By-law 39, strike out '"term" and insert "quarter." Amendments offered to By-law 40, raising weekly benefits, and By-law 28, u to time of dues being payable, we approve. Dominion Lodge, No. 48. Constitutional amendments all properly inserted. Amendment to By-law 32. raising Admission Fees, we approve. By-law 12, eleventh line, after •'committee," insert, "originally filled by his appointment." Otter Lodge, No. 50. No Constitution sent us. By-laws in manuscript, only one copy. g. By-law 12, page 3, third line, after "committees," insert "originally filled by his appointment." By-law 35, strike out "term," and insert "quarter." BissELL Lodge, No. 51. h. Clauses 8 and 9, of Article 2 of Constitution, and Clause 6 of Article 6, not amended as ordered by Grand Lodge last year. By-law 9, after "committee," in twenty-third line, insert " originally filled by his appointment." Amendments to By-laws 42 and 61 not made as ordered last year. One copy of amendment, so called, not numbered, referring to notiooB requir- ed in case of sickness, is before us, which we approve. Covenant Lodge, No. 52. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 9, after the word "committees," in twenty-third line, insert "originally filled by his appointment, " a. Ky-law47, strike out "$40." and insert "830." c. By.law 62, after "effect" in the fifth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Several amendments to the By-laws of this Lodge are submitted, part in ink and part in pencil, to which we can find no objection, except that they are pre- sented at the last moment and in an informal and almost illegible shape. Two printed copies of Bj-laws certified by seal only. Manuscript in ink has no seal, and iti signed "Q. U. E. D." The amendments in pencil are neither signed nor sealed. Form of appeal not appropriate. , Niagara Falls Lodge, No. 53, - "• h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. b. By-law 60, after the word "charges," in first line, insert the words ♦•per- taining to his right to benefits." gr. Both copies sealed; only one certified to by signatures. ' " ""'■ fi. By-law 54, strike out. COLLINGWOOD, No. 54. , h. Five Conatitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 51 not yut amended as ordered last year. g. Laws, &c., not certified as required. '"""•'■ ' " 60 i.- V' ' ».^' •!! * ' . ' ' fcr "" ■1 ■« > ') •';■» ..■ » .?•■■. •I 1. . ' , -' -jiT ) w ■> « , • >n-- 4 » ' •« M ... ,»> .^•'i. '■ ^;Jy iii um ili 68S JOUENAL OP THE 1873 Queen City of Ontario, No. 56. h. Five ConBtitutional amendments of last year not inserted. By-law 9, page 21, twenty-third line, after "Committees," insert "oripiually filled by his appointment." Several amendments arc submitted in writing to By-law N'o. 40, in relf. ;ion to investnients.which we approved — manuscript properly certified by seal and signa- ture. a. By-law 47, strike out "$40," and insert "fll30." c. By-law 02, after "effect" in flth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in cases of suspension for non-payment of dues." g. Printed copies of Laws submitted not certified to by signatures. Form of Appeal annexed not appropriate. Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 57. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 9, after "committees," in twenty-second line, insert " originally filled by his appointment." a. By law 4G, strike out "»40" and insert "PO." e. By-law 61, after "effect," in fifth line, insert " and the consent of the Grand Lodge tliereto, except in cases of suspension for non-payment of dues." Form of appeal appended not appropriate. Howard Lodge, No. 58. , Lately burned out. '' No Constitution submitted. ff. Only one copy of By-laws ; principally in manuscript. By-law 50, strike out last three lines. a. By-law 57, strike out. c. By-law 81, after "effect" in fourth line, insert "and the consent of the Grnnd Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues," g. Not properly certified by officers. Kingston Lodge, No. 59. h. Constitutional amendments to article 2, Clause 8, and to Article 6, Clause 6, as ordered last vear, are not correctly copied and inserted. Article 1, By-law 11, after the word "by," in second line, insert the words "more than." Article 4, Clause 2, page 24, after the word "committees," infourth linj, insert the words "originally filled by his appointment." Paste 86, Clause 8, strike out all after and including the figure "6," in the eleventh line. Article 7, Clause 3, strike out "term" and insert "quarter." c Page 41, Clause 4th, after "effect," fifth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand I;odge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues.' Wardsville No. 60. /(..Five constitutional amendmencs of last year omitted. '*" ''■ By-law 24, 22nd t>age, first line, after "Committee," insert "originally filled by his appointment." By- law 7H, not stricken out, and By-law 82 not amended as ordered last year. c. By-law 95, after "effect" in first line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." g. By-laws not certified by officers' signatures. Corinthian Lodge, No. 61. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. "^ By-law 9, page 21, after "committees," in twenty-third line, insert "originilly flllel by his appointment." Amendments ordered to By-laws 68 and 64 made, but inserted on fly-leaf. ff. Copies not certified as required. »ert "oripiuallv originally filled )riginally filled 1878 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. «80 Huron Lodge, No. 62. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 8, page 30, nineteenth line, after "Committee," insert "originally filled by his appointment." Amendments ordered last year to By-law 61, only inserted in one copy of Laws submitted. Victoria Looue, No. 64. h. Five constitutional amendments ordered last year omitted. By-law 6, page 23, 4th line after the word "committees," insert the words "originally filled by his appointment." b. By-law 43, after "him," in second line, insert the words "'pertaining to his right to benefits." This correction was ordered to years since. c. By-law 49, page 36, after the word "preceding," in second line, insert the words "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspen • sion for non-payment of dues." Friendship Lodge, No. 65. /(. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 14, after "committees," in eleventh line, insert "originally filled by his appointment." a. By-law 54, strike out "$40" and insert "1830." /. By-law 63, strike out all after the word "initiation.," A new By-law, 92, electing physician, we approve. (J. Copies not p. operly certified. Florence Nightingale Lodge, No. 66. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-laws Article 3. clause 3, paragraph 4, after "committee," in sixth line, insert^ "originally filled by his appointment." b. Article 7, clause 5, after "him," in second line, insert "pertaining to his right to benefits." r. Article 7, clause 13, page 46, after "effect." in third line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." g: Not certified as required. ; , , . Exeter Lodge, No. 67. ' h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-laws 4, 9 and 62 not amended as ordered last year, (ff.) Copies not certified by officers. Form of appeal appended not appropriate. 6. By-law 45, striJte out. •' North Star Lodge, No. 68. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 4, after "committee,'' in twentieth line, insert "originally filled by his appointment." b. By-law51,after "him," in second line, insert "pertaining to his right to benefits." c. By-law 60, after "effect," in fourth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non payment of dues." Hope Lodge No. 69. /(. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 10, page 21, after "committee," in twenty-third line, insert "originally filled by his appointment." , , r *. The form of appeal appended not appropriate. g. Copies submitted not certified as required. > . i. .' i i'4 ll V • i " • / ' ■' I I- ..■ i w 1 ■ ' 1 * ■.* 1 1 ' '• . ti. •f t.'^i': ■*-av ••^■^■■■ *■ " t.--: JOURNAL OP THE 1873 ■ '.1 LUCAN LODOR, No. 70. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. Uy-Iaw 46, strike out. c By-law 62, after "effect," in fourth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues " The Toronto Lodge, No. 71. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 9, in twenty-third line, after "committees," insert "originally filled by his appointment." a. By-law 46, strike out "$40" and insert "|.S3." 0. By-]aw 61, after "effect," in fifth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Form of appeal not appropriate. Amendments to Ky-law 30, increasing dues from $1.50 to $1.65; anew Ry-la\v, No. 64, in relntion to a dispensing chemist and changing numbers of By-laws (old numbers "64" and "65") to "65 "and "€G" respectively, we apjjrove. These amendments are in pencil. g. Only one of amendments, and the two copies of By-laws are not certified as require l Eastern Star Lodge. No. 72. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. Constitution, Article 3, Clause 7, after the word "be," in second line, insert the words ''in nomination such brother shall be-" By-law 9. page 23, after "committees," in thirteenth line, insert "originally ^lled by his appointment." By-law 30, strike out "term" and insert "quarter." b. By-law 65, after "him," in second line, insert, "pertaining to his right to benefits." c. By-law 62, after "effect," in fifth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for nou payment of dues." y. Copies not certified as required. '.' .';,■' ' Fergus Lodge, No. 73. v _ ' ' h. Constitutional {imendments properly inserted, except Clause 8, Article 2 which is not correct. By-law 9, page 26, after "committees," in fifth line, insert "originally filled b; his appointment." a. By-law 43, strike out "$40" and insert "830." By-law 61, after the word "to," in fifth line, strike out "take" and insert "that." The form of appeal appended is inappropriate. Warriner Lodge, No. 75. '»■ /•'-;! . h. Five constitutional amendments properly inserted. By-law 9, in twenty-third lino, after "committee," insert ''originally filled by his appointment." b. By-law 65, after "him," in second line, insert "pertaining to his right to benefits." g. Copies not certified as required. ^ '_ St. Thomas Lodge, No. 76. t. -^t h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 12, after "committees," in eleventh line, insert "originally filled by his appointment." a. By-law 51, strike out "$32" and insert "$30." %•. -..1 • .. b. By-law 62, after the word "benefit," in third line, insert the words "per taining to his right to benefits." g. Copies not certified as required. By-law 25, strike out "term" and insert "quarter." iginally filled e not certified to his right t(i ke" and insert 1878 GRAND LODGE OF ONTAKIO. (Ml Oxford Lodge, No. 77. k. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 19, page 25, after "committee" in eleventh line, insert "originiilly filled by his appointment " Amendments ordered last year to Bylaws 49 and 84 i.ot made. g. Copies not certified as required. Durham, No. 78. /(. Five constitutional amendments of lart year omitted. By-law 10, 18th page, eleventh line, after " ; Beaver Lodge, No. 8'2. - < '•' //,. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 9, after "committee," m twenty-third line, insert "origiaally tilled by his appointment." ., , ■■ The form of appeal appended not appropriate. ''' '. ■'•' ' ' '' 'j ' ; " '' • ; , Clinton Lodge, No. 88. ■-''■ .■ <• ■ i- /(. Five ccmstitutional amendments of lai-'t year omitted. By-law 5, page two of By-laws, twenty-fourth line, after "committees," in- sert " originally filled by his appointment." .f I « ■ ill . ■- • t ..t , ■ 11 % • ^ ^- <• ■ V • W '1'" Ik ■ii i:' •!• \. n ^i\ ■ ■.. -l'^'.s;v ■ ■ l> .'i ■■■K ■>.■•■ ''K f^j'^i r ^1: i.r- I' «''< 642 JOURNAL OP THE 1878 An amendment to Article 1, Sec. 2. is offered in relation to medical certificate — which we approve. g, LawH, &c. , not certified by proper oflScers. '^ Walkerton Lodok, No. 84. h. Five CoiiHtitut tonal amendments ordered last year omitted. By-laws i), 23rd page, third line, after the word " CowwitVieea" insert the words " originally filled by his appointment." a. By-law 45, strike out $25 (a) and insert ft20 (rt). Form of appeal submitted not appropriate. •<■ .,(>■.; li ... ■ Napanee, No. 86, ■■.■■' h. Five constitutional amendments of last year not properly inserted. d. By-laws, Articlal, Clause 18, second paragraph, strike out "^3.00" and '^2.50," and insert "$2.40," in each case. Article 4, Clause 2, twenty-fifth line, after ''committees," insert "originally filled by his appointment." Article 12, Clause 3, not stricken out as ordered last year. Amendments to Article 3, (Uause 1, sixth line, in regard to Degree Master, we approve. Form of Appeal in Appendix, not appropriate. ' "" Article 7, Clause 4, strike out "term,,' and insert "quarter." ••' ' ' - {' . '* ^- ■ ' ■ ' • ■ Empire Lodge, No. 87. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-laws, Article 3, Clause 4, eighteenth line, after "committees," insert "originally filled by his appointment." Amendments ordered last year to Article 6, clauses 2, 7, 8 and 13, have not been made. Amendments ordered last year to Article 7, clauses 6 and 16, are inserted at the ends of the clauses, and not where ordered. Article 5, clause 5, strike out "term," and insert "quarter." Article 6, clause 2, strike out last sentence. , ,, . ,; Olive Branch Lodge, No. 88. k.-. .. .■ > .■- h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 12, after "committees," in eleventh line, insert "originally filled by his appointment." By-law 35, strike out "term" and insert "quarter." By-law 51, not amended as ordered last year, . d- , Order of business, under Rule 2, Rules of Order omitted. , Rules numbered incorrectly. g. Copies not certified as required. < Reliance Lodge, No. 89. h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted in proper places, but inserted on fly-leaf. By-laws, 3 errata and 5 corrections ordered last year, inserted in the same manner. By-law 9, twenty-second line, after "committees," insert the words, "origin- ally filled by his appointment." g. Neither copy certified by signatures as required. Ivy Lodge, No. 90. ,iii> h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. B^-laws, Article 2, Section 5, Clause 1, page 6, after "committees," in fourth line, insert "originally filled by his appointment." b. Article 7, Section 1, Clause 1, strike out paragraph 3. 6. Article 7, Section 2, Clause 1, paragraph 2, after "him," in second line, in- sert "pertaining to his right to benefits." Article 6, Section 2, Clause 1, strike out last sentence. lical certificate eea" inbert the art "originally Degree Master, nally filled by 1878 GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. «48 c. Article 7, Section 4, Clause 1, paragraph 4, after "effect," in fou'.ch line, in- sert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of Huspension for non-payment of dues." Article 5, Section 2, Clause 2, strike out "term" and insert "quarter." GlUND RiVKR LoDOE, No. 91. Constitutional amendments properly insertnd. By-law 12, after "committees," on page 19, insert "originally filled by his ap- pointment." fj. Copies not certified as required. a. By-law 42, strike out. Milton Lodgk, No. 92. A. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 9, page 80, after "committees," in last line, insert "originally tilled by hislappointment." a. By-law 4fi, strike out "40" nnd.insert ".1W0." Western City Lodok, No. 93. h. Constitutional amendments inserted on fly-leaf, instead of in tlieir proper places. By-law 27, after "committees," in twenty-eighth line, insert "originally filled by his appointment." flf. Copies not properly certified. By-law 51, after "commencing," in fourteenth line, insert "not more than," and after "week" insert "anterior to." ., n .. i ;.- .. ' . Aylmer Lodge No. 94. (A New Lodije.) •■) ,■..'- ,- - ., By-law 1, strike out "'election" and insert "Ballot." By-law 12, pace 27, top of pape, after "committees," insert " originally filled by hie appointment." d. By-law 48, Btrike out "83".'and "f 2.50," and insert in each case ".12.40," oi else increase quarterly dues to $1.25. a. By-law 51, (unless By-law 34 is amended bv inserting '$1.60" instead of "$l"), strike out ' 4S2" ai.d "'826" and insert in each case "S20." Form of appeal submitted inappropriate. t /. By-law86, strike out "tenn" and insert '"quarter." Port Stanley Lodoe, No. 95. '' ' ; (A New Lodge.) . h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. Hy-law 1!?. eleventh line, after "committee," insert " originally filled by his appointment." a. By-law 51, strike out "$32" and insert "$30." NiTH Lodge, No, 96. 7 ,' .' ' . , (A New Lodge.) No Constitution submitted. By-law 10, 4th page, fourth line, after "committee," insert "originally filled by his appointment." d. By-law 57, strike out. b. Bv-law 59, after "him," in second line, insert "pertaining to his right to benefits." ":'""""■•-: MiNTo Lodge, No. 98. ' ' ,v ; ^ / v K- ,.^.«4 (A New Lodge.) ". ,• - m ; •, i h. Five constitutional amendments ofjlast year omitted. By-law 19, page 25, eleventh line from the top, after "committees," insert the words, ''originally filled by his appointment." !,.,.., .. - ij^ ..„,;., li tjfin-^ '.r^i.-k^ #• ' i'V A ^ * ■ > 1 ■ '■> >i .1 ••;' ■> t - i « • • ... . T ■ f ;l ■ » I ^•r ,,••.■■-.■ i ■ .f •' ■ ■ -\K-:^ 4 vV.?:lm^^. '. ' ' ■H,:, ■•.j.tf"*-;;- J' 644 JOURNAL OP THE 1873 "^"^ i-:r. r ^Jf;. The two copies biifore utt wt-re tht^ Oy-lawB of Samaritan Lodge, which Minto has adopted, and. with the above iiinendmentH and the requisite change in name, mirril)er and locHtiou wo approve tlio sumo. Pkahody Loduk, No. 1)9. {A New Loihje.) Constitutional amendments properly inserted. (I. By-law 5'2, strike out. /;. Hy-law 71, after tlij word "etTBct,"in fifth line, insert "and the consent of Jhe Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." tj Coj)ies not certified as required. Lindsay Lodok, No. 100. (A New Lodge.) The five constitutiunal amendnients properly inserted. c. Constitution, Art. 2, clause 11, second line, insert the words "more than" '•after the word "by." By-law 9, as numbered, page 23, after "committees," in thirteenth line, insert originally filled by his appointment." Bv-law 7, strike out 'election," and insert ballot." There seems to be no By-law No. 9, consequently the remHiniug laws are in- correctly numbered. /. In 10, as numbered, strike out all after the second word, "ceremony ;" 22, as numbered, is evidently wrong in regard to date, "187(t," because Lindsay Lodge was not then organized ; 6. B3, as numbered, after "him," in second line, insert "pertaining to his right to benefits." By-law 38, as numbered, strike out "tenn," andinsert "quarter." c. By-law 70, as numbered, after "effect" in fifth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Have been using Warriner i^odge By-laws, two copies of which are before us, accompanied by a letter from the Recording Secretary, over the seal of Lindsay Lodge, certifying to the adoption of the same, with requisite amendments, by ' idsi Golden Star Lodge, No. 101. ^, (A New Lodge.) All constitutional amendments properly adopted and inserted. By-laws, Article 3, Section 2, page 22, after "committee," in seventeenth lint" insert "originally filled by his appointment." Article 5, Section 1, strike out all after "V. G." and insert "and the V. G. shall announce the result first." The form of appeal appended not appropriate. ;rfi DOSORONTO IjODGE, No. 102. ■ (A New Lodge.) „• ^ ... M ,; - ■ h. Four constitutional amendments of last year not correctly made. a. By-laws, Article 1, Clause 18, strike out "$3" and "#2.50" and insert "2.40," or else raise quarterly dues to $1.25 instead of $1. By-laws, Article 4, Clause 2, after "committees," in twenty-fifth line, insert "originally fiUed by his appointment." a. Article 11, Clause 2, strike out "#3" and "fll2.50" and insert "$2.40," or else raise quarterly dues to $1.25. a. Article 11, Clause 8, strike out "$30-' and insert "$20," or else increase quarterly dues to $1.60. Article 11, Clause 8, strike out all after the fifth paragraph, commencing with the figure "6." a. Article 11 , Clause 9, strike out "$80" and insert "$20," or else raise quarter- ly dues to $1.50. b. Article 12, strike out Clause 3. The form of appeal appended not appropriate. ' ••■' Article 7. Clause 4, strike out "term" and innert "quarter," i^jv >. u p 1H7JJ OKAND LODOK OF ONTABIO. MS ing lawH are in- Bveiiteenth lint) I the V. G. slmll Cataract Louuk, No. 108. {A Sew Lodge.) h. I'ivL' cuiiHtitutiuitul iiiiiuiulracntH of \tmt year uiiiittvd. /. By-law 4, wtriki! out all after "ceremony," in third line. b. By-law GO, after "chargoH," in first line, insert "pertaining to his right to beueflts.'' By-law 54, strike out. c. By-law 78. after "effect," in fourth line, insert "and tlie uonscut of the Grand Lodge thereto, except iu case of Huspenaion for nun payment of dues." Have adopted Niagara Falls hy-laws, but in copies before us the name, num- ber, date of institution, location and uiglit of meeting have not l)eeu changed. tj. Copies uot oertihed as required. Crkscknt Lodok, No. 104. , {A New Lodfie.) Coustitutioual amendments all properly inserted. By-law 8, after "committees," in twenty-flrst line, "insert originally filled by his appointment." * a. By-laws 44 and 4u strike out "9^0" and insert "i'6o" in each. c. By-law 61, after "effect," in fifth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in cases of suspension for non-payment of dues." Manilla Lodoi;:, No. lOu. (A New Lodtje.) h, Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. See appendix to Journal of Orand Lodge of Ontario, 1872. By-law 9, paf^e 28, after "committeeH," in thirteenth line, insert "origmally filled by his appointment." 6. By-law 65, after "him," in second line, insert, "pertaining to his right to benefits.'' c. By-law 02. after "effect," in fifth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand liodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Have been and still are using copies of Warriner Lodge By-laws, two copies of which are before us (with some changes as to name, location, &c.) as having l)uen adopted by Manilla Lodge. Night of meeting seems to be the same as Warriner Lodge. In the Constitution, Article 3, Clause 7, after the word "be," iu second line, in.iert fho words "iu nomination such brothers shall be." ff. Copies before us not properly certified. Watkrloo Lodgk, No. 107. (^•1 Neio Lodge.) Ii. Have apparently copied Old Constitution, instead of the Revisoel one, omitting also tne five constitutional amendments of last year. /■ By-law 8, after the word ''ceremony," in third line, strike out the balance of the law, (i. By-law 46, strike out "«4" and insert "p." a. By-law 51, strike out. h By-law 58, after "charges," iu fii-st line, insert "pertaining to his right to benefits. '^' By-law 72, after "effect," iu fourth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand I^iodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." RoY.\L Oak Lodok No. 108. , '; [A New Lodge.) j.i >:,-,.• No Constitution submitted. _ :., . .j. . .t », By-laws and Bules of Onler ill miinnscriirt. " ■ / . > ; • kj ,, i^.- 7. Only one copy. .^ , - ' ■;: ^ h V 51 * '''■ Hi' J' • < ' - :*- " ' ■ ' I i ■ < ' • n 640 JOURNAL OF THE UN ■C'l nv-law 10, pap;e 4. line twenty-Hecoud, after "committee," insert "originally ftlled()y his anpointmei)t." By-law iii, Htriku nut "tumi" in last linu, niul iiiHert "quartur." b. By-law G7, Htrike nut. Py-liiw CO, lifter "bim" in aocond line, iuxert " purtaiuing to liis right to benefltB." OhioK Lodok, No. 10». (A Nfiw Lodge.) h. Five constitutional ainendmentH of Inst year omitted. By-law 10, papre 80, after "committeos," in eleventh line, insert "originally filled by his appointment. By-law 49, strike out last sentence on one weoks' beuutits. LUCKNOW LoDOK, No. 112. (A New Lodge.) No Constitution submitted. p. Only one copy of By-laws in ninnuHcript. By-lnw 14, after "committee," in nineteenth line, insert "originally filled bv his appointment." By-law 81, strike out "term" and insert "quarter." Harmony Lodok. No. 116. , {A New Lodge.) h. Five constitutional amendments of last year are properly inserted. /. Bj'-law I, strike out after the second word, "ceremony." b. By-law 08, strike out. b. By-law 59, after "charges," in second line, insert 'pertaining to his right to benefits," c. By-law 73, after "effect" in fifth line, insert " and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues," Form of appeal appended inappropriate. Four amendments (in manuscript) to By-laws in the matter of appointing a physician, and in regard to fees and dues— we approve. ! jeveral amendments changing quarterly payments to semi-annual pajrraents we do not approve. Also several changes in regard to name, numbei", night of meeting, &c., wo approve. These latter arise from the fact of having adopted the By-laws of Gore Lodge. ■ ■, . ~ . ,: , q. Copies not ceiiified as required. Valley City Lodge, No. 117. 1 ■ ' • .• ■ (A New Lodge.) •■ ,.f m h. Five constitutional amendments of last year omitted. By-law 8," page 24, after "committees," twenty-first line, insert "originally filled by his appointment." a. By-laws 44 and 45, strike out "$40" and insert "830" in each case. c. By-law 60, after "effect," in fifth line, insert "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in case of suspension for non-payment of dues." Have adopted Unity Lodge By-laws, with necessaiy alterations of name, &('. a. Copies not certified as required. By law 29, strike out "term" and in8ert"quarter." In conclusion, your Committee submit, that they have revised as carefully us time would permit, the By-laws and Constitutions of 70 Lodges. It IS possible that in revising so many laws, in so short a time, some errors have been overlooked, it would surprise us if that was not the case, but we feel confident that in those points we have submitted for your approval, there are 110 mistakes. ■, s 1678 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. mi lert "orif^iually iiiK to hiii rif,'ht Six of the older Lodprt's, Frontirr 45, Mt Zion 46, Canada 49, Rarrie 63, Roth- well 74, fin UhI HesKii)n of Ornrid Lod^e, up to Hie iHt of July last, St. Cluir, 105, I^nurel 110, r-terljorouRli 111, Treiitou 113, Gaimnoqun 114, and Naomi 116, Inivc i)r«'H«*iitt'd no Hy-lawH for approviil. It Hdems renmrkablf iiud unacpountable, that with ii plain onaotment in th«< ('onstitutioii for Suhcrdiniito LodiieH, that By-laws and all amendments to the Hanie, nliall hv Hubniittcd in liuplitate, cfirtiHed by tlu' sral of tht< Lod^e and the HignaturoH of the V. G. and Secretary, that nearcely one in ton of those Eubmitted, are properly certifled. In the Iteport of your RnpreRentatixea from the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States at this session, we are informed that the enactment in Article 2, Clause 2, of the Constitution for Subordinates, restricting admission toour Lodges to men not over 50 yearn of ngo, is invalid, and this will of course necessitate an amendment to the ( 'onntitution for Subordinates, as well as to the By-laws of a great many of the Subordinates on these matters. Year after year this Committee is called upon to revise the laws of the same Lodges, and upon exactly the name points. The necessity for this should not be repeated, and need not bo, if the Lodges will attend at unue to the correction of their laws as pointed out. This should be done by means of blank and printed slips, pasted on in their Appropriate peaces, and not upon fly leaves in the beginning or end of their By- laws. Instead of giving authorities repeatedly in our report, we have thought better to give references, by means of sir all letters to foot notes at the end of our report, citing the authorities in each case. Believing, if immediate attention is given to these corrections and recom- mendations, that uniformity will be secured, that less misunderstanding of law will arise, and that easier tasks will be assigned the Committee on By-laws in future, we cheerfully and hopefullv coucludo what has been to us a tedious and perplexing work, and we fear, a tedious report to you. We therefore submit the following resolution : Reiiolved_— That the above report be adopted. i AH of which is respectfully submitted. H. G. BINGHAM, CL. T. CAMPBELL, THOS. PARTRIDGE. ert "originally as carefully as FOOT NOTES TO ABOVE REPOBT. a. Constitution for Subordinates, Article 5, Clause 10. b. Digest, page 71, Section 821. c. Digest, page 355, Section 1677. d. Cou-titution for Subordinates, Article 6, Clause 6. e. Constitution for Subordinates, Article 2, Clause 11. /. Ritual. g. Constitution for Subordinates, Article 8, Claxise 2. h. See Appendix to Journal for 1872. * On motion to adopt that Clause referring to Excelsior Lodge, No. 44, Rep. J. S. McMahon, moved the following, whiuh was not agreed to. Resolved, — That the words "Constitutional amendments of last year," be stricken out. The report as a whole, was adopted. \ ~- The following, moved by Rep. J. J. Dyas, seconded by Rep. W. S, Campbell, was unanimously resolved in the affirmative : Resolved. — That the members of the Committee on Laws of Subordinates viz : H. (1. Bingham, P. G. M., Thomas Partridge, P. G. M.,and CI. T. Campbell) P. G., receive the hearty thanks of this Grand Lodge for their very arduous labors, *See constitution in appendix, amendmentu adopted in 1872. t ■ ' , > - Si I I 640 JOURNAL OF THE 1678 aud that the Committee on Miletige and Per Diem, be instructed to include in their report proper allowances to said Committee. The follovring, moved by Rep, J. S. McMahon, seconded by Rep. (Tohn Richmond, was reHolved in the negative : Bcsohed, — That this Grand Lodpp do hereafter meet in the following places only, and in the order named : Hamilton, London, Toronto and St. CatharineH. The following was presented by Rep. Henry Gibson, and referred to the Committee on State of the Order : • After the Report of a Committee on Character has heen read, should not any Brother present have the right to make remarks, either for or Hgninst thi> candi- date, before the ba'- is taken ? Reps. J. ^ *>"• tcher and David Johns asked leave of absence for ihe remainder i. che session, which, on motion, was granted. W. N. Ford, P. G. M., from tho Committee on Legislation presen- ted the following Report, which was considered seriatim as read : To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontarw I. 0.0. F. We, your Committee on Legislation beg leave to report as follows : Ist. As to Clause 17, of the M. W. Grand Master's report : We recommend that tlie whole jurisdiction should be divided into Districts, as follows : District No. 1. — To consist of the Counties of Leeds, Grenville, Dundas, Stormont (Hengary, Prescott, Russell, Carlton, Lanark and Renfrew. " 2. To consist of the Counties of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. " 3. — To consist of the Counties of Prince Edward and Hastings. " 4. — To consist of the Counties of Northumberland and Peterborough. " .5. — To tsonsist of the Counties of Durham and Victoria. *' 6, — To consist of the County of Ontario. " 7. — To consist of the County of York. " 8, — To consist of the County of Simcoe. " 9. — To consist of the Counties of Peel and Halton. " 10.— To consist of the County of Grey. " 11. — To consist of the County of Bruce. " 12. — To consist of the County of Huron. " 13. — To consist of tlie County of Wellington and the Town of Orange- ville. " 14. — To consist of the Count]^ of Brant and South Riding of Waterloo. " 15.— To consist of the Counties of Wentworth and Haldimand. " 16. — To consist of the Counties of Lincoln and Welland. " 17. — To consist of the Counties of Elgin and Norfolk. " 18. — To consist of the County of Oxford. " 19.— To consist of the County of Middlesex, E., W., and Loudon. " 20. —To consist of the County of Perth South, and Middlesex Nortli. " 21. -To consist of the County of Essex. . " 22. — To consist of the County of Kent. " 2.S. — To consist of the County of Lambton. " 24. — To consist of the County of Perth North and Waterloo Nortli. 2nd. Your Committee recommend that a D. D. G. M., as provided for in the Constitution, Clause 10, whose duty is defined in Constitution, Clause 22, be ap- pointed for each of the above named Districts, whose duty, in addition to his previous defined duties, it shall be, to institute all new Lodges in his District, up- on the order of the Grand Master, and to visit each Lodge in his District at least twice in each year— the necessary expenses of such two official visits to be borne by this Grand Lodge— unless other visits are ordered by the M. W. G. M., in surli case, the expenses of such visits shall also be paid by this R. W. Grand Lodge. 3rd. As to Clause 8, of the R. W. Grand Secretary's Report, ^our Committee recommend that the Grand Secretary furnish each Lodge in the Jurisdiction, not ftlrendy supplied with the same, with two copies of the new Charge Book, oharg- w ,."y'ifw \i 1878 d to includo in ided by Rep. allowing places ;. CatharineH. and referred should not aii^v inst tlio canrti- of absence for ted. lation presen- ts read : lows : Ve recommend Hows : indas, Stormont [ Renfrew, and Addington. Hastings, d Peterborough, ria. 'own of Orange- ng of Waterloo. limand. Id. (id Loudon, dlesex North. terloo North. vided for in the lause 22, he ap- addition to his his District, up- District at least sits to be borne . ^p. > ■{■■-' ■ ■. ■ ■•" ; !i^' V.:; ^rv ' f-if^ 652 JOURNAL OF THE ■ ■ji I87y m Rep. J. A. Oampbell, seconded by Rep. T. H. Vann, moved the fol- lowing : Reii<)loe' jJ.:;-ii<; .iji; J» ,^ •■■' ••{•:. I oved the fol- 9et ou the tii'Kt id iu amend - . 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E > o o e 9^ "Q a cfl a cS a:=! a O ! a _ O 4i 2 ||| '^ a o : X -o to ^ S3 WO OH ■r U f^oX I oSS9*'*'095ei9000JeftOJOsaei-iw«oeh-xcc-< S S 8 S 3 81 888 8 888888 ts CP t- QO 0> Oa Od O) 0& O*- Cd fe o o O O SZ5 ah o 9 a a 9) s "a 2M l=p r3 a s 2M fd ■2 ° 1878 a 'I ^ ,Ws.a W 2 * -^tf^ 3 o c r- X CO -^ g"8"88SSS ; « > O) 0> 03 09 A O o 1^- ill 1878 OBAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. I^^Ho flfi;sQdwdfeh;HiH iH»r'i'oot~eJOsooeooi>.-Hi>-o> «-( 94 r- -^ rH -H r1 r1 rH iH (N (NO* ffglfUs g g g g g-g § g 'sXtirr 10 Jdniiiii i^ I oo co cc cc co cc oo co so oo co co 9? oc co cq iH i-l i-H iHIN t^ re il OS !0 eeoi 05 »l O f3 5 53-31* ti69 # A' v 1 •• '' ' f •• .1 :• ■%'" t- "- ■*'. P:^ )^ 5i(V ''* ' (JOO JOURNAL OF THT? 1870 k> « /! i. 1 1 I 1 i - o« I 1 ^ i SI -■§ ■: a 1 -P «a ^ k. J!5tJ . . o X -• 1 ^K ~ 338 a « /. d u d i) H e d c 1 i «» d -§ : : M •Ut.»l(I .!*>,[ 8S8 4 1 « a OS '8iCii([ }o jaqiun^ iffliaoj •e 3S « !' • ' \M '♦•iV ■ i (^ ! 33 : ma •r.««Onpi 1 910-1 ;■ i * 1* T/*i> < i •> ; :a o IS 2 •K. 1, - " ' % •paiiJARij, Mnijw ^S£ , i : < u .2 3i ^ ij 4J 3 J •M . S Cm ^ 1 £ \ O PQ 2 d i O 1 1 4) "^1 • ^ '>} k -'■ .4 ^ g 1 J3 . II , ■ X' 1^ C5 riiunity U'> exercise the same. Fraternally submitted. H.O. MNrrrUM, > : T. R£!.4I.EY, E.F. BUTTERY, '*'" •' ■ HFNRY MoAFTiiB. Rep. H. Blain gave the following notice of motion to 9iaen'^ the Constitution : That the District Deputy Grand Masters have the privilegt) ol a^f<;r ding tb.'i future meetings of thid Grand Lodge, and that they reooivo t>i^) same ramunera- tion and enjoy the same privileges as its elective officers. The following, moved liy Rep. J. O. Campbell, seconded by Hop. Henry Qibsou, was resolved in the negative : Beaolved, —That the services of Past Orand Masters Pfyid ana Pavl n ij^re be re- ferred to the Finance Committee to consider the luattnr of their ezpensoL during the period of their incumbency. The following, moved by Rep. J. O. Caiapbeii, seimdeoi by llep, George Dennis, was not agreed to. Besolved, — That this Orand Lodge authori '( let. B"pr«>F«)utatlveH to the R.W. Grand Lodge of the United States to use thoi iafliiuuoe with tbat B. W. Grand Body to so amend the Constitution of Stp'' '^:lrand Iiodges that Fast Orands of Subordinates who are not elected to tb'j Si itb Grand Lodges may not be permit- ted to vote on elections of oH&cer-) for said State Grand Bodies. The following, nwed by iiep. J. B.MoIntyre, seconded by Rep. W, H. Cole, was resolved in the affirmative : Resolved, - That the B. W, Grand Secretary be instructed to return the thanks of the Grand Lodge to the several Railways for their courtesy of reduced fares at the present session, and that he be instructed to correspond with the several lines of Bailway and Steam boat Companies, with the view of reduced rates at our next Session. Ihe following, moved by Rep. W. Greenwood, seconded by Rep. Theo. W. Woodruff, was resolved in the affirmative : ? •8 ■^•'••; ' ...i ■- f:ii f ¥ «(n JOUBNAL OF THS 1873 Besolvfdf—Th&t Chas. Lees, P. G. of Avon Lodge, No. 41, be paid the sum of six dollars for serviceB as Janitor at the present sessiou. The following was resolved in the ajfirmative, on motion of Rep. Hagh Blain, seconded by Rep. John Ritchie, Jr. PesolveH, — That the Grand Secretary be instructed to convey the thanks of this B. W. Grand Lodge, to Avon ^odge, >ro. 4l , for the use of their Hall, and for their kindness and courtesy during the session. The following wa» resolved in the affirmative, on motion of Rep.H. Blain, seconded by Rep. J. J. Dyas. Resolved, — That the M. W. Grand Master be authorized to re-appoint the Committee on Laws of Subordinates to meet two days and the Committee on Credentials one day previous to the next Annual Session— if he considers it ad- visable. The following, moved bv Rep. J. J. Dyas, seconded by Rep. W. H. Cole, was resolved in the affirmative : Reaolvrd, — That the Grand officers be directed to take such steps as will pro- cure the incorporation of the Grand liodge. The Grand Lodge then, on motion, proceeded to the installation of officers as follows : — George Wright, P. D. G. M., Grand Master elect, was presented by P. G. Masters H. C. Bingham, and Wm. Bissell, duly obligated and took the chair. - • ■ R. Warriner, P. G. W., Deputy Grand Master elect, was presented by the same brothers, duly quaUfied and conducted to his seat. H. E. Buttery, R, W. Grand Warden elect, was introduced by the same brothers, duly quaUfied and conducted to his chair. J. B. King, P. G. Secretary, Grand Secretary elect, was introduced by P. G. Masters James Woodyatt and Henry McAfee, duly obligated and conducted to his seat. A. D. Clement, P. G. Treasurer, Grand Treas'irer elect, was intro- duced by P. G. Masters James Woodyatt and Henry McAfee, duly obli- gated and conducted to his seat. The Grand Master named the following appointed officers : Bep. J. S. McMahon Grand Marshal. " Hugh McCall " Conductor. »* W. D. Gordon " Guardian. i « W. Fitzsimmons " Chaplain. In pursuance of a resolution to that effect, the chair named the following Auditors for the coming year viz : W. Mowatt, of Avon Lodge, No. 41 ; G. W. Jessop, of Rehance Lodge, No. 89. Rep. E. G. Chant rose on behalf of the Order in Rochester. N. Y.^ and extended an invitation to participate in an excursion to take place from Whitby and other points east, to that city. Rep. W. Mowatt, from the Special Committee on the the subject, presented the following Report, which was considered ■* ■ , V f 1! * m i A-Kt-i fei/iiiiviiU ,.'i^~i ' " ■ ftr, to #-.-t,F^ i . ,'.<:» ■ ' iHSt;- ^:**l' . ■ t . ■ <■. , ,. ■» . ' ■' *•••'■ * i '. ' . ■• 1, 1. .1 '• 1 lit ■1 *'H "Wl *^" M 1 r \ ■. ' r ^t, m Iu>f' ^1 HALL OF EASTERN STAli LODGE, NO. 72, WHITBY. • For description see Appendix page 17. , y yni aaAKD LODGE OF (JNTAKib. e(» ■;^-'il' . « ^ I t 1 1 t . |fi5,U6i!l ^aanal (lv^54Eii0.!ssli2i;„ HK.IJJ IN TUi' CITY HALL. IvlVGSTON. The Grand Lodtfe mefe at the City uf Kuitrmtou luiil asseiubL-d in "^6« City Hail, at 9 o'clock a. m. Grand MbhU'V. Bvo. Oeur^'o Wright, Kreaidiug. . _ I'pon the mil b'juig callod, the foilowinji wore |>reH«)ijt : veOR,(;W WlUiiHT M W. OmndMo^hr, H. **VA1J!>T.NEK B. W. Df.i.nUi Oravl M.iMtr - L. PUTTKHT " " G,-a,ul Wanlm^ ■p. KING ' " Crnmd Seoel'ini, X.\). GLEMEN'T : •■' <• OrnudTrt-aHfir. * VIES W( KID YATT '• '• Grand Bepre^.ntoiir' .^-./iJN OIBSCJV "" " !c ' ■ '; S. M.u-MAiiON "" a rniid Marshal. '■, Mi:COLL. " '^ Grand noridnctv. 4 i). (K)R.1)()N •' - GrundCmrdiun. ■VM. FITZSIMMONS " •' Ur, U Chaplmn. The Grand Marslml nud Gmml Couduct-or l>i<«:. bj diro.;tiou, ex- ;; tnatied all present and dr!<;Uired tbeiii dvdy «]unhtie«i, wherenpoH tho H. W. Grand Gliaplaiu offoro(i tlio foilowmg i>rayor : As.MKiHiy .VMi KrERNAr. t.Voo, o..r Creator, \'rv«vicv<-y ami Coiintant Bi'aofntt- .', <»'• rendw Thofi huDilik' uitd !>•./« y f.hiink« foi'ihM;k;i'( <.««* ttiAt lia>i.WHti;hed .•V9) lib daring the purtt yeajv aiu' ,>erraitted ns a^'wn Ui *>.«««:mh;« in '.Chy imme Sr.r ti»n tmnfeactiou 01 bu8iii«!i.». Wti (lesirc! to nckiiavvlefltjr o«ii- i'.'uvSM in f'Jiy xight, luid W€) fee.! tbii! ^-itboiit Thy I>i4ii.s Mflp all tia) vinrpomw ai-e iiiif- *»*.'tani, and all our effortK '. iw:- I./(wk with fa.vjr i'|«>ii our bi.'ovpd Order, aitl ,iid i;» iu Qiir BlTorts to mfvww ita usefulm-sh. HV^^a t.h'' wk?rr\K ^{jil tlie'orpli«n HiiA *i(l iilJ w}io uri- ill dsNt^ffc*, a< Thou swhI t.ti, y d.iWi-r'/*' B*^ with us at thii< '•UM* : dircrt luid giudu uu ju intt (■'elibovatis.^jifl, liiul ^jn»nt M;»t t,h '■ -; ■ ■■ ! ti- ll ii f M"- t-f^ iff (;. Jit if I' lis ±ii ?ii :^ [jtA'^V ^y^^^y:^ ^'■■>' « ;.- rV .^r^ti WAR .~w«!»<" •* . . . ■. ■ •f HAT L op F.ASTKEN Si AH T.(»D*;F-, NO. 72, WHITPV • For description see Appendix page 17. mtioUl lonaal laonaaiQatioa, HELD IN TUK CITY HALL, KINGSTON, fi\ vrn OBAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 60S ■j ,.- . f - •(• . >• Kingston, August 6, 1874. The Grand Lodge met at the City of Kiiigaton and assembled in the City Hall, at 9 o'clock a. m. Grand Master, Bro. George Wright, presiding. - \ Upon the roll being called, the following were present : GEORGE WRIGHT M. W. Grand Master. R. WARRINER B. W. Deputy Grand Matter. H.E. BUTTERY " " Graivd Warden. J.B.KING ... ' " Grand Secretary, A.D. CLEMENT " " Grand Treasurer. JAMES WOODYATT " " Grand Representative. JOHN GIBSON "" " J. S. MacMAHON "" Grand Marshal. ■ .-- - H.McCOLL •' '• Grand Conducts. ti W. D. GORDON " " Grand Guardian. WM. FITZSIMMONS " " Grand Chaplain. The Grand Marshal and Grand Conductor then, by direction, ex- amined all present and declared them duly qualified, whereupon the R. W. Grand Chaplain offered the following prayer : Almighty and Eternal God, our Creator, Presei-ver and Constant Benefact- or, we render Thee humble and hearty thanks for that kind care that has watched over us during the past year, and permitted us again to assemble in Thy name for the transaction of business. We desire to acknowledge our unworthiness in Thy sight, and we feel that without Thy Divine Help all our purposes are inef- fectual and all our efforts vain. Look with favor upon our beloved Order, and aid us in our efforts to increase its usefulness. Bless the widow and the orphan, and aid all who are in distress, as Thou seest they deserve. Be with us at this time ; direct and guide us in our deliberations, and grant that the spirit of peace, harmony and love may prevail among us at all times ; and when our labors on earth are ended, may we enter into the rest prepared for Thy faithful servants, and with all Thy redeemed family unite in ascribing praise to Thy Holy Name, for ever and ever.— Amen. :ii| ■- ' ' "i » ■ "I '- '■%■' :t-" ■ r M ' - ._. 1- H-''>, r.l ia.MK> - • -'(■Hi ''i-iWm M -'Mm 6M r JOURNAL OP THB il'i 1874 li t.i,': The R. W. Grand Marnhal, by diroction of the chair, proclaimed the Grand Lodge open for businenH. On motion, duly seconded, P. G. Tliomas Woodyatt was appointed AsHistant Grand Secretary for the jiroHeut HeHsiou. The chair then named tlio following Committee on Oredentiak, via : J. B. King, Grand Secretary ; and Reps. Charles Packert, and B. McWhinnie. J. B. King, Grand Secretary, from the Committee on Credentials submitted the following report, which was adopted : To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O, F, ' We, your Committee on Credentials, beg to report that, upon examination of the returns of the Subordinate Lodges, the following Past Qrands have been duly elected Representatives, viz : HUGH WILKINSON, JOHN BOQQS, S. G.DOLSOr<, W. A. RAWLIN68, J. B. McINTYRB, JAS. RICHARDSON, , . .IAS. MOOKE, E. R.ROBINSON, GEO. POWELL, Sr., R. KIRKPATRICK, G.W. PONTINE, W. S. CAMPBELL, W. W. GRIFFEY, W. BALLANTINE, JAMES CRAIG, W.N.FORD, J. W. FLETCHER. GEO. SHAW, J. M. WEIR, N. FLAT BR THOMAS HENDERSON, A. SCRIMGOUR CHARLES PACKERT, W. LEWIS, J. S. MacMAHON, THOS. COX, JAMES S. EDGAR, THOS. REID, W. F. ROOME, GEO. MIDGLEY, JAS. H. WILSON, J. C. WILLIAMS, J. W. JONES, HENRYiBELL, WILLIAM MENZIES, JOHN G. COLMAN, ROBERT DODDS, WALTER ALLEN, J. P. LANGLAIS, J. T. HORNIBROOK, HUGHBLAIN, T. G. MoCORMICK, ' ' ■Vc > Broek Lodge r Union Lodge > Chatham Lodge V Eureka Lodge Erie Lodge Oore Lodge \ Samaritan Lodge \St. Marifa Lodge V Forest City Lodge Bond ' Eau Lodge Avon Lodge V Exceliior Lodge \ Frontier Lodge Mt. Zion Lodge No. Unity Lodoe ] r Domin ion Lodge ' Canada Lodge Otter Lodge Bisfel Lodge (< 9 16 29 33 34 3.') 36 " 3 " 40 (( j- Covenant Lodge 41 44 45 40 47 48 49 .50 51 52 .'/ ■■ S'^ •'{' 'i ... y. y ft ' ' %. ' m a * • •» » ( M . ■•■ ''i H 1874 1874 ORAND LODQB Oi^ ONTARIO 667 , proclaimed m appointed Credentials, ert, and R. CredentialH examination tds have beeu No. 9 41 16 « 29 1 . (1 30 it it 33 34 n 35 it 36 ii 3 Friendship Lodge >Flo. Nightingale Lodge Exeter Lodge North Star Lodge Hope Lodge Lucan Lodge • Toivnto Lodgt Eautern Star Lodge Ftrgun Lodge , Bothwell Lodge Warriner Lodge I St. Thomas Lodge Oxford Lodge , Duiham Lodge , . Nippissing Lodge Amity Lodge Belleville Lodge ' ■ Bearer Lodge ' - ' Clihtor Lodge Walkerton Lwlge Conntellation Lodge Napanee Lodge " ' t Empire Lodge Olive Branch Lodge Reliance Lodge Ivy Lod e <♦ '; Orand Hiver Lodge • '*! Aiilton Lodge Western City Lodge, Aylmer Lodge, Port Stanly Lodge, Nith Lodge, ■*; Orand Union Lodge, f^' Minto Lodge, =« jfeabody Lodge, Lindsay Lodge, '' Golden Star Lodge, Dosoronto Lodge, Cataract Lodge, Crescent Lodge, -J.r! ^::ii^t!f■s£u. 03 54 55 66 57 5» 59 (iO 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 108 l< 104 :■% ■ I, ■ - , i ' _i ' . ' - ii-'«;:; 4 fr] '',' * , -1 - ,f ■, m •'1'-; f " •' ■• - ■ •_'. , r ■-, - . ■ ' r . " ■■, r •1 M am JOURNAL OV THB 1674 m ASAPH EDWARDS, J. F. O'iNEIL, H. P. NELLES, R. S. CONKLIN, W. FREEMAN, W. BADEN A«H, W. H. SCOTT, GEO. DOUGLASS, CHAL. McLANNAN, S. Mc'AMMO.V, E. CAMKRON, H. WILSON, J. B. MEACHAM, HENRY LANXON, s. G. rox, ASA CRONK, F. ATKINSON, D. BRACKENBRIDGE, J. w. McMillan, R. WALLACE, ROBT, G. RUSSELL, D. McCALL, R. TRACY, A AM( )S GILBERT, J. LUCAS, F. W. McCASKIL, JEREMIAH CHATTERTON, W. J. GALBRAITH, R. CLANAHAN, D. McCONNACHIE, W. THOMPSON, ALEX. PRATT, J. MEMSH, W. H. THURESON, H. McAFEE, H. McGAW, JAMES BROWN, JOHN NEWTON, O. B. HULIN, Manilla Lodge, St. Clair Lodge, Waterloo Lodge, Bogal Oak Lodge, Orion Loi/ge, Laurel Lodge, Feterboro Lodge, Luvkaou) Lodiie, Trenton Lodge, Gananoque Lodge, Hdrinomj Lodge, Aaomi Lodge, Valley Citi/ Lodge. Shannonvdlc Lodge, Maitland Lodge, Sydenham Valley Lodge, Saxon Lodge, Streetsville Lodge, PalmeratoH Ledge, Dresden Lodge, Stella Lodge, i Sarnia Lodge, Mizpah Lodge, Mystic Lodge, charity Lodge, Livingstone Lodge, Marion Lodge, Oakville Lodge, Olencoe Lodge, Orient Lodge, Peaceful Dote Lodge, Cobourg Lodge, St. Lawrence Lodge, Ancaater Lodge, Leamington Lodge, Capital Lodge, Concord Lodge, Bay of Quinte Lodge, Bidgetown Loree. The foUowinj^ was adopted, moved by J. Woodyatt, P. G. M„ seconded by H. McAfee, P. G. M. : Resohrd,- That the minutes of the last Beasion as printed and distributed be adopted. The M. W. Grand Master rose to read his annual report, when the followinjj Was resolved in the afiBrmative : Moved by H. McAfee, P. G. M., seconded by Jas. Woodyatt, P. G. M., and Besolved,- -That the reports of the M. W. Grand Master and R. W. Orand Secretary, as printed, be distributed ; that the reading of the same by the respec- tive officers be dispensed with, and that they be referred to the Committee on Distribution. GRAND MASTER'S REPORT. 'lo the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F,: Officers and R3pre3entative3, — At the close of another j'ear's labors in the cause of OddfoUow.ship we meet again in Annual Session for the transaction of bujiness. It affords me very great satisfaction to be able to congratulate you upon the signal success which has fol- lowed our efforts in every department of our benevolent work. We have been providentially preserved from misfortune of a serious nature, and the work has advanced in all directions with a harmony and steadi- ness in most respects very satisfactory. 1. Tlie following Lodges have been instituted during the year under dispensation, and Charters are herewith recommended for the same : Sydenham Valley Lodge No. 120. .Wallaceburg Sept. Saxun " ■" " Streetsville Palmerston ' Dresden Stella S;irnia ' Mizpah ' Mystic ' Chiirity ' Livingstone ' 121. .Ailsa Craig 122. .Streetsville Nov. 123. .Palmerston Jan. 121. .Dresden " 12) . . Carleton Place " 126..Sarnia " Belleville Feb. Killbride " Sunderland March Thorold " 64 127. 128.. 12;). 130. 6 17 28 1 8 23 26 G 19 3 8 •■-')«'. lyi ^■* ■. *!.( - f 1 „ :. :4 ii-: s % I m JOURNAL OF TBB 1874 Marion Onkvillo (Henpoo Orient I'encefnl Dove (?obourK St. Lawrence . AnoiiMter . . . , Gnmot .. Loninington Ciipitnl Concord Bay of Qninte Hid^etown . . , li'iversidtf Viviim Model 131 . 1!I2. \m. lar. i.'iti. la? 1!J8 i;n» 140 142 4 l» 11 2r. 2)1 :<() HI 14 2!) 7 13 2r> 6 11 "onfrew " Odkville " (Honcoo " Wi'lliind .('iinnington " < 'ohoiirK '' Hrockvilln April .AncftHter '* Monnt Forest " .Leamington May .'"tt'iwu " 142..Kint'Hvill«< " 143. .Picton June 144. . I{id«etnwn " I4lj. .IroquoiH 140... (rnprior July 22 147... Wyoming " 29 Tho above list, as will bo Hoen, exhibits a most gratifying advance npoii any provions year's of)oration in tho matter of organizing now Loilgos. I am sure it will strike tlio mo-itimati(m in whicli tho principles of our beloved institution are held by tln^ public. With two oxcepuions, all these Lodges have been instituted bj' the Deputies of the Districts in which tiiey are located. \h you relieved me from visitations by the cliange you made last year, I have entrusted this i)art of tho work almost entirelj' to the District Officers ; and I think tliere is no reason to regret that the step was taken. "2, As soon as convenient after entering upon the duties of my of- fice, I issued a circular to the District Deputies throughout the juris- diction, reminding them of tho increased duties and responsibilities of their office, and impre.ssing upon them the importance of using every effort to promote the progress of the Order in their several Districts. I have reason to hope that tliis circular has not been without favorable results . 8. In the month of October last a very urgent appeal was made by the R.W. Deputy Grand Sire to all the jurisdictions upon this contin ent, in behalf o/ the sufferers by yellow fever iu the cities of Memphis and Shreveport. On mutual consultation, tho Executive thought it desirable to send immediate aid. We, therefore, appropriated, and sent with all convenient despatch, $100 from the Grand Lodge funds. We also thought tho case of sufficient import to appeal to the Subordinate Lodges for help, and accordingly issued a circular to this intent. I am pleased to ob.serve that the appeal met with a most liberal response and that the very munificent fund of ftrt47 50 was contributed by the jurisdiction. 1 submit the action upon the distre-ising subject with tho fullest assurance that it will meet with your entire approval. 4. A very considerable number of questions have been submitted to me during the year. The greater number of them have been answer- ed so frequently, both by my predecos-sors and this Right Worthy Grand Lodge, through its C(mimittee on the State of the Order from year to year, that I deem it unnecessary more explicitly to refer to them. A few, however, demand more than a passing notice. Query 1. — "Where a Lodge expels a brother, within what time must he appeal from tlie decision of the Lodge, iu order to have the matter brought up before the Grand Lodge ?" .. •'! 1^ I' 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. HI My answor was in Hnbstaiice, as follow-* : Tlio iiiattor lias boon loft for local lu^islation by tlie Siipfeinu (iratitl Lod^u. This .Fiirisdiction haH not lo^idatotl upon it. I hou nu liiiidrancu, tlioruforu. toabrothorn pruHuntiii}^ his iippoal at any tinu< convoniunt to hini-tolf boforo tliu su.s- sion of Orand Iiod^u, foil )win){ tho action of the Siibordinatu Lod^u. Query '1 — " If a nitniibor Jioldin^ tlio otHcu of I). I), (I M. takes liiH VVitlidrawal Card from tlio Lod^o with which be was connected, and douH not deposit it m anotiior Lod^e, does he continue to be D.D.U.M. by virtue of bis appointment, and can be discharge tbo duties of tho office while bo holds tbo Witlidrawal Card ?" Answor. — No. Query 8. — " Can tlio installinj^ ottieer demand tbo Somi- Annual Re- turns and (Iraud Lod^e tax, and would ho bo justified in refusing to t)rocood with the installation ceremony if, instead of ^ivin;^ them to lim, the Lod^o decided to send them to the Grand Secretary, as direct- ed by the Constitntion '?" Answer. — Yos if he is a properly authorized ofiictr. Query 4. — "Can a Lod}{e pay out of its funds money for tho hire of a Band to attend a Brother's funeral '?" My answer was stibstantially as follows : — Local law re({ulates the matter to some extent ; but a Lod^e would not be warranted in exceed- in;;; the amount spocifiod by its By-laws as tbo sum devoted to funoral expenses on the decease of a Brother. I cannot leave this subject without one or two observations. I find that, in very many instances, tpiestions have been submitted to rao directly without any recognition of tho Deputy for the District whence they emanate. It is scarcely necessary for me to say that this is un- just to your District officers, and, in addition, ontails an unnecessary amount of labor upon your presiding officer. I am persuaded that any efficient D. D. could dispose of nine out of ten of all the questions sub- mitted to me duruig tho past year almost at sight. It is most import- ant that it should be distinctly understood bj' all the Subordinate Lodges that their only legitimate channel of appeal is through tho Deputy for their own District. I am sensible that, in most instances, this want of courtesy is not deliberate, and I therefore think it the more desirable that the Lodges should be made to understand their duty, as well as their privilege, upon this important point. 6. After a year's experience of the arrangement consummated at the last session of this U. W. Grand Body, by vvliich the jurisdiction was divided into Districts of certain definite limits, and the manage- ment of those Districts placed in the hands of Deputies, it may reason- ably be expected that I should offer an expression of opinion upon its success and the expediency of its continuance. I must own to having felt great anxiety at tho beginning of the year, lest tho Order might suffer in consequence of the change. I soon became satisfied, however, that under judicious management, and with efficient District officers, the interests of tbo Order would bo materially subserved, and the most unequivocal benefit would result. Additional experience on the part of thoHe officers, with the same amount of fidelity to the trust reposed in them as has characterized many of the District Deputies during the past year, will give results such as, I am sure, will leave it beyond tho doubt in the mind of any candid person that the present arrangement, with such modifications as may from time to time be deemed expedient for its greater effectiveness, will prove a great boon to the jurisdictioii. 't.; F> 1 iir ." - •'•■i r m ■■"'ff i - m . "■ . ■ • " ; ' • ■- .•■if, &ii JOURNAL OP IrfB IST-l rorui 63. of cash iving old e new at enty-five e United the new- cents for d I issued ave made en burned the same, approval, 3, at once, lest. New iws print- ad, eitlier Committee year. All I Laws of )ur action, full terms g amounts iport : — 75 79 (JO 04 58 be had at [kIj^cs sent lur Grand lljodges as footing of son winch open from If Districts ,e withoi t ;d and Ri IW. Grand lich Lodge Id Lodges jy contain ler in each lission de- jnty-eight now one up of 8488 members; being an increase of twenty-nine Lodges (Barrie Lodge hav- ing been resuscitated) and 1714 members over last report, with the Re- turns of five Lodges to come in, viz : Collingwood, 54 ; Florence Nightingale, 66 ; North Star, 68 ; Durham, 78 ; and Gananoque, 114. (These returns are now all received and included m statistical tables.) 12. Immediately prior to our last Session, I received notice from Niagara Falls Lodge, No. 53, that they liave delivered two Pictorial Charge Books to the Grand Master, Bro. J. Murray, and requested credit for the same. Having ascertained from Bro. Murray that the books were in iiis possession, I gave the Lodge credit. When the books were returnerl they proved not to be the Pictorial edition, and I charged the Lodge accordingly. The sum, three dollars, ($3) has been paid, but under protest. 13. By enactment of the last session of the Local Legislature, provision was made whereby our Grand Lodge may become incorpor- ated. I therefore requesvo " P. G. Thomas Woodyatt to prepare tlie necessary papers for that purpose, wliich are herewith submitted, and on which the necessary action should be taken. 14. The following is a statement of the donations made by the several Lodges, in response to a circular issued by the M. W. Grand Master for aid of the sufferers by Yellow Fever epidemic in Memphis and Shreveport. The correspondence of which is herewith submitted : STATEMENT OP RELIEF BKCEIVED BY THE OBAND 8ECKETABY FOR MEMPHIS AND SHREVEPORT DURING THE VELLC .V PEVKB EPIDEMIC. Eureka Lodge No. 30 ForeBtOity Lodge No. 38 Grand Kiver Lodge No. 91 Saxon lodge No 121 Lindsay Lodge No. 100 - Peabody Lodge No. 99 Harmony Lodge No. 115 - Nipiesiug Lodge No. 79 - St. Thomas Lodge No. 76 Western City Lodge No. 93 Howard Lodge No. 68 - Gore Lodge No. 34 - Valley ^ ity Lodge No. 117 Canada Lodge No. 49 Belleville Lodge No. 81 Golden Star Lodge No. 101 Huron Lodge No 62 Nith Lodge Ao 96 Unity J.odge No. 47 Naomi Lodge No. 116 Royal < ak Lodge No. 108 Crescent Lodge Lodgt No. 104 Chatham Lodge No. 29 Konu Eau Lodge No. 40 Friendship Lodpe No. 65 Durham Lodge No. 78 Minto Lodge No 98 - Milton Lodge No. 92 - Bothwell Lodge No. 74 - Exeter Lodge No. 37 Lucknow Lodge \o. 112 Port Stanley Lodge No. 95 Bissel Lodge No- 51 Fergus Lodge No. 78 Memphis. Shreveport $25 00 25 00 10 00 6 00 83 10 V> 1)0 6 25 u 00 10 00 10 00 20 00 14 30 25 00 20 00 12 60 10 00 31 60 10 00 25 00 8 00 25 00 12 60 27 (10 20 00 26 00 10 60 20 I 10 00 5 00 27 CO 6 75 15 00 10 00 6$ 10 00 500 6 26 6 00 10 CO 20 00 12 26 20 00 12 50 10 00 31 50 10 CO 8 00 10 00 12 50 25 00 10 50 10 f 5 00 6 75 16 UO 10 00 I ■ n I ■ i ■A. 1 ,. VK" ■ .'■' • , .. . •U- ■ ■ ,•■'8',. |1» ';..{ ! ^ :■ '4- ir \ Mi. •fit' Bn m JOURNAL OF THB tm Memphis. Sbreveport. Peterborough Lodge No. Ill - St. Clair Lodge No. 106 Lucan Lodge No. 70 Covenant Lodge No 62 Clinton Lodge No. 83 - Hope Lodge No. 69 - - Maple l^eal Lodge Vo. 57 - Kingston Lodsre No. 69 Brock Lodge No. 9 Corinthian Lodge No. 61 Amity Lodge No. 60 Union Lodge * o. 16 - Orion liodge No. 109 Niagara b'alls Lodge ManiMa Lodge Vo. 105 Grand Union Lodge No. 97 The Toronto I .od^e No. 71 - Otter Lod?e No. 50 Waterloo Lodge No. 107 Aylraer ijodge No. 91 Qnoen City of Ontario Lodge No. 56 Maitland Lodge No. 119 Memphis 6 00 26 00 12 60 15 00 10 00 6 00 12 60 12 50 50 00 12 5') 5 00 20 00 2J 00 10 00 12 50 40 00 20 dO 25 (JO .$600 75 5 00 12 50 13 00 I't HO 5 00 12 5) 12 00 12 50 5 01 20 00 25 00 12 50 20 01) 25 90 14 00 $360 75 »6. 75 1961 50 15. A change having been made by the Grand Lodge of the United States in the prices of supplies, I woidd sug^st that the present sched- ule of prices of this Grand Lodge be referred to a Committee for revi- sion. - . - - ■ - . , -^ -■■■ 16. With regard to certain Supplies procured and sold to Lodges during the past year, I would say, that a numbur of new Lodges re- quested me to furnish them with a complete outfit, as they could not, in there several localities (some in very small towns) procure suitable books, blanks, etc. I therefore deemed for tlie best interest of tlie Lodge and of this Grand Lodge to get a number printed, which I did, and have sold them at prices considerably less than the same supplies could be gotten up for singly, and have given general satisfaction. I submit my action m this respect for your approval, and if satisfactory, would suggest that the course adopted be continued during the coming year. 17. The Desk procured a few years since — though thought at the time large enough to meet the requirements of the Grand Lodge for some time to come — is now too small. The very largely increased number oi Lodges, makes greater ofBce accommodation necessary. I would suggest that the Grand Secretary be instructed to procure a suit- able Desk tor his office, and to sell the Desks now m use. 18. The large and varied correspondence of the pas'"- year, together with the accorapanyiug Tables and Statements, are Lere^yith submitted. . 19. In conclusion, I have again to tender to all officers and mem- «S ■ ' !i' 1874 12 50 13 00 111 CO 6 00 12 51 12 50 12 50 5 01 20 00 25 00 1874 GRAND LODGE OFiONTABIO. 679 bers with whom I have had the pleasure of correspoudiDg during the year my warmest thanks for many courteuies extended, and for their continued confidence. All of which is fraternally submitted. ■•, : 1 • ;- f ■V' } !i 12 50 20 01) 25 90 14 00 $360 75 »6. 75 1961 50 I ■ ■■ :• i.i \- «i I ^- r JOUBNAIi OF TEB 1074 STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS BY THE GRAND SECRETARY; YEAR ENDING JULY 3IST, 1874. I K:''^* Date. LODGE. 1873 Aug. 6 5 " 5 5 " 5 " 5 •' f. " f " 5 6 " r, " 19 " 20 Sept. II) " 10 « 12 " 22 Oct. 2 2 « 24 " 2S " 28 " 28 " 31 Nov. 11 " 12 *' 23 •' 28 " 28 2 13 " IP " 20 " 21 " 31 1874 Jan. 1 " 1 5 6 Dec. Maitland ^{iagara Falls . . Digest, two Copies. . Otter Waterloo GVrand River Jan inoque Milton [Florence Nightingale St. Clair Eastern Star >fapanee Rureka Sydenham Valley . . Biureka Union Sydenham Valley . . Unity Western City St. Clair C hatham Covenant Palnierston ollinfjwood G-rand River . . Streetsville . . . . Union Forest City Manitoba Sarnia Friendship Fergus Samaritan Dresden Clinton olden Star . . Vith .. .. Bissell Friendship... Royal Oak... .a s .a o 119 63 50 107 91 114 921 66| 106: 721 86 i 30! 120 30 16 120 47 93 106 29 52 123 54 91 122 16 38 1 126 65 73 35 124 831 101 9i^'■ 611 661 loal 9 c. 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 66 30 66 30 '66 y « as »<-• H 04 p< P4 a a en « 3 75 5 00 4 97 1 80 2 00 2 50 25 50 00 50 25 60 6 00 6 50 22 40 6 00 2 00 1 60 1 00 22 00 3 06 6 50 366 3 25 6 60 12 50 4 03 2 00 366 14 46 37 10 37 3i*65 31 60 o 9 c. 30 00 3 75 6 4 1 2 2 00 97 80 00 50 25 50 00 .^0 25 50 30 00 6 00 6 50 22 40 6 00 2 00 1 .50 1 00 22 00 30 00 3 00 6 50 30 00 3 00 3 25 6 50 30 00 12 50 4 03 2 00 30 00 3 00 14 45 37 10 37 31 50 31 65 .Ihfl' m 'ft 1874 1874 GRAND LUDOB OF ONTARIO 661 , 1874. M 75 16 00 1 00 3 00 29 75 18 76 9 00 3 00 29 IK 19 50 12 50 61 25 49 75 16 IH) 44 20 22 75 14 00 29 95 22 50 44 50 J I n ;!■ ■ I- ■it'' I: ,«: JOUBNAL OF THB 1874 Statement of HeceiptH — Continued. ,iii«i?f Feb. Date. 1874 Jan. 29 " 29 " 29 " 30 " 30 30 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 o 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 () Mar. LODGE. 6 6 (5 6 7 17 17 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 24 24 24 26 26 26 26 26 26 27 28 4 4 7 7 10 Oxford Olive Branch onateltation Erie St. Thomas Port Stanley . . I.ucan,.. Ivy St. Marj-b Saxon Union .. Niagara FallH . . . . Empire Cataract Marion Belleville Douorouto St. Marys Milton Golden Star Orion Streets ville Mystic Naomi Mt. Ziou .. .. ... Glencoe Warriner Corinthian Manilla iVipisyiup Eastern Star Sarnla Shannonville . . Trenton Collingwood North Star Excelsior Sydenham Valley . . Florence Nightingale Durham Peter oro Canada Cobourg Bond Eau Union Bmpue Livingstone Charity Eastern Star . . H. W. Murdock Oakville Dresden Saxon Gananoque Fidelity Yale Degree Maple Leaf 77 88 85 33 76 95 70 90 36 121 16 53 87 103 131 81 102 36 92 101 109 122 128 116 46 133 76 61 106 79 72 126 118 113 54 68 44 120 66 78 nil 49 1361 40 16 87 130 129 72 132 124 121 114 66 4i 571 9 c. ! I c. 30 00 30 00 30 66 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 66 33 76 66 20 2 00 9 00 29 96 9 26 5 25 12 76 300 3 00 3 00 3 00 26 o'eo 1 00 3 60 1 00 c. 22 UO 17 76 7 2^ 13 50 27 50 7 60 12 7.5 Iti 75 23 00 6 75 50 75 24 00 22 50 6 26 25'66 8 75 50 16 50 19 00 12 50 6 25 6 75 22 25 28 25 12 60 13 50 24 60 I 50 00 14 60 7 76 26 00 16 26 12 26 00 00 o H V~c." 22 00 17 75 7 25 13 50 27 50 7 5(1 12 7.T 16 75 23 00 6 75 50 75 24 00 22 50 6 25 30 00 25 7.^ 8 75 50 21 50 19 00 12 50 6 25 30 00 33 20 6 75 30 00 24 25 37 25 12 50 13 60 24 50 29 05 3 50 5 (X) 14 50 7 7,-. 9 25 5 25 25 00 15 25 12 26 12 75 30 00 3 CJ 6 00 3 00 30 00 30 00 :} 00 25 30 00 9 50 30 00 6 00 1 00 3 50 1 00 J3 1874 1074 OBAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. 66R 75 25 25 50 50 50 50 00 50 75 o H V~c-' 22 00 17 7^) 7 25 13 50 27 50 7 50 12 75 10 75 23 00 « 75 50 75 21 00 22 50 ti 25 30 00 25 75 8 75 50 21 50 19 00 12 50 f, 25 30 00 33 20 6 75 30 00 24 25 37 25 12 50 13 50 24 50 29 95 3 50 5 00 14 50 7 7.-. 9 25 5 25 25 00 15 25 12 26 12 75 30 00 3 O-J 6 00 3 00 30 00 30 00 3 (K) 25 30 00 9 50 30 00 (5 00 1 00 3 50 1 00 Statement of Reoeiftn—ContiniuJ. i 1 ■a . 1 D»te. LODGE. 1 S 3> ! to 1 a. 3 s JS a a o 'A SI c. X O H 1874 $" c. a c. 9 c. Mar. 11 Qlencoff 133 3t 20 ' ... 34 20 " 11 Western City 93 29 1 00 ! 2 00 1 • • 1 00 " 11 < 'hatliam 2 00 " 11 Rond Eau 40 1 00 1 00 " 11 Botliwell 74 1 00 • • 1 00 " 11 ( 'onntellRtioii 85 91 1 00 1 00 I 1 00 " 13 Orniul River 1 00 " 13 FercuH 73 1 00 1 (H) " 13 Amity... .. 80 I 00 I 00 " 14 ' 'atarnct 103 1 00 1 00 " 16 Peaceful Dove. ,. 135 30 00 30 00 " 18 FloniK-e MghtiiiRale GU i 00 1 00 " 18 Golden Star . . . . 101 1 (K) 1 00 " 18 North Star lOs 1 00 , , 1 00 *• 18 ••rie 33 , , 4 fK) , , 4 00 " 18 Orient 134 30 00 .. 30 00 " 18 Utter , . . . 50 4 00 4 00 " 18 Oxford.. .. 77 1 00 1 00 " 18 Samaritan 35 1 00 1 00 " 20 Naomi 116 50 50 " 20 Clinton 83 1 00 1 00 " 20 Beaver 92 1 60 1 50 " 2(1 St. Lawrence 137 30 00 .. 30 00 " 20 Feabody 99 i 66 1 00 " 2(> Covenant 62 1 00 1 00 " 20 Minto 98 50 60 " 23 Union 16 96 3 00 1 00 ... 3 00 " 23 Nith : .... 1 00 " 24 Grand Union 97, 58 1 3 60 9 60 3 50 " 26 Howard 9 i.O " 27 Giirnet 139 30 00 30 00 " 27FerfruB 73 1 00 1 \iO " 27jSt. Thomas 76 1 00 1 00 " 27||,ucan 7o; 1 00 1 00 April 1 Royal Oak 108 2 00 2 00 2 Frontier .. 45, 8 50 ft .'iO .Aucaster 133 30 00 30 00 2 Went worth Degree 3 2 26 )i zi .1 2 Brock 9 7 .50 7 50 " 4 Eureka 30 1 50 1 .50 " 4 Forest City 3P 1 00 1 00 4 Oominion 48 1 00 1 00 " 4 Kroniier 45 4 50 4 60 " 4 Capital 141 30 00 30 CO " 4 M.mto 98 49 50 1 00 ... 50 6 Caiiada 1 00 " C Saxon 121 34 00 34 00 " 6 North Star 68 53 ... 1 00 1 00 1 00 G Niagara Falls 1 CO " 7 Maitlaud 119 3 00 3 00 " 10 Dominion 48 1 00 1 00 " K Howard 58 1 50 1 50 " 15 Oxford ;■; 77 50 50 " 15 Amity 80 3 00 3 00 " 16 Durham 78 1 00 .. ! I 00 " 16 Milton 02 1 00 1 00 » 17 Bxoelsior ., .., 44 100 1 00 m^ ■ . ■ V i' t: ■■ff .1'' '4-: ■> IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) // // ^ >% 4^":^ ^^^, V 1.0 12.5 1.1 US ^ ^™ Jf Bi 122 Z 1^ 12.0 u 1111:25 IIIJ4 III 1.6 < 6" - ► ^ '/] ^ /. ^^^J" »> ^ ^^ V Photographic Sciences Corporation w: %^ \ 4 <^ V <8^V 23 WIST MAIN STRKT WIBSTiR,N.Y. MStO (716)«72-4S03 6^ 084 JOURNAL OF THB 1874 Statement of Receipts- -Continued. June Bimell ^iiinaritan... Harmony Leamini^ton Waterloo Crescent 0] Manilla. 7 Chatham Degree 9Uisiiell. l}J|Ganiinoque. 14 Livingstone 14'Union. 14 Empire. 14 Harper Wilson.. 14'Concord .. 14' Waterloo 14 Forest ''ity 14 Banner Degree . . 14 Bay of Quinte . . 23 Walkerton 23 Ridgetown. . . . 23 Milton The Toronto ... Sydenham Valley Riverside . . Wnlkerton.. .. Kelleville Maple i.,eaf . . . . Crescent . . Howard . . Wyoming . . StreetBville . . . . Chatham . . Dosoronto Excelsior . . Unitj July 2 2 4 15 19 19 22 22 22 22 26 27 27 27 30 30 30 1 1 4 (i 6 7 u OS 9 0. 30 00 5 00 142 107 38 5 143 84' 144 92 71 121 Jnity I''idelity . . Bissell Friendship. . . Olive Branch . Peaceful Dove . Western City . Waterloo ... A. Currie . . Peabody . . 84 81 1 57 104; 58 147 122 29 102 44 47 65 61 65 88 135 93 107 8 titter S'Avon BNith .. .. 8 (Jrand Union 9] Kingston . . 9|NHpanee .. 9|Dosorouto.. lOi mity.. . . lljCiipital.. .. lliNaomi 11 1 St. Lawrence llBeUeville .. 30 00 5 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 SO 00 I a CO « c. 3 00 3 00 5 00 i'oo 12 25 7 50 2 00 , 1 00 I.'. 99 50 41 96 97 59 86 102 80 141 116 187 81 • »• 29 70 3 00 1 50 2 50 300 1 75 1 50 2 66 1 00 ^ 00 i 66 2 50 3 00 6 50 3 00 33 "40 2 00 9 50 3 00 8 00 60 1 HO 5 00 13 75 35 20 1 50 2 05 5 00 1 66 4 65 7 00 3'60 1 25 1 60 80 16 20 75 10 25 21 75 62 76 9 00 14 60 28 60 16 60 9 60 16 00 2 75 9 25 6 75 95 85 S o H V c7 3 00 3 (K) 5 00 30 (0 1 00 12 25 7 50 5 00 2 00 1 00 29 VO 3 00 1 2 50 30 00 3 00 1 75 5 00 30 00 1 50 30 00 2 00 1 00 5 00 30 00 1 iiO 2 50 3 00 6 50 3 00 80 (0 83 40 2 00 9 60 3 00 8 00 50 1 CO 500 13 75 35 20 22 25 2 05 5 00 10 2J 22 75 57 40 16 00 14 50 32 00 17 75 9 75 10 00 2 75 10 75 46 90 95 96 »• f. 1874 1074 OBAND LUDU£ OF ONTARIO. W6 c. 20 75 10 25 21 75 ft2 75 900 14 50 28 60 16 50 9 50 16 00 2 75 9 25 6 76 9Sfl5 o a no 3 00 5 00 30 (0 1 00 12 25 7 50 5 00 2 on 1 00 29 VO 3 00 1 .0 2 50 30 00 3 00 1 75 5 00 80 00 1 50 80 00 2 00 1 00 5 00 30 00 1 ilO 2 50 3 00 6 60 3 00 80 (0 33 40 2 00 9 60 3 00 800 50 1 CO 500 13 75 35 20 22 25 2 03 5 00 10 2J 22 T5 57 40 16 00 14 50 32 00 17 75 9 75 10 00 2 75 10 75 45 00 as as statement of Receipts— Co'i^t'xu^c/. Date. 1874 •luly 11 Dresden . ■' 11 Uund Kau. " 13Mizpah. LODGE. is !ZJ 13 13 L< 13 13 13 13 13 1!< 13 13 13 18 13 The Toronto Howard Kingston . . Garnet Palmerston.. Minto . . . . Saxon Bissell Lncan.. .. Ivy St. Marys . . Brock Bothwell .. Forest City Mt. Zion . . Howard ... Wardsville Hope . . . . Glencoe . , Kureka Dominion . . Koyal Oak Friendship St. Clair .. Port Stanley Erie . . .. Aylmer St. Thomas Ridgntown Chatham .. Niagara Falls Vivian . . . Corinthian. Charity. Peaceful Dove. MHniUa Warriner Hnstern Star Xipisfiinp: .Vlait'and l^ucknow I 111 on . Fidelity Kxeter .. .. 13 Clinton 13VValkerton 14 Banner Degree 14{l''riend6liip. 14:Durham 15 Bairie 16| Laurel , 16 Covenant 16, Queen City of Ontario 16 1 Canada. 16 16 16 16 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 124 4U 127 53 145 61 129 135 105 76 72 79 119 112' 62 55 67 mi 84 6 65 781 631 110 52 66' 49: "»' .59 139 123 98' 1211 511 70' 90' 861 9 74' 38 46' 58; 60 69 133 30 48 108 65| 106 95 33 94 76' 144 291 Charter Fee. Supplies. 1 •.,"• 8 c. 80 00 30 2.5 3 00 1 25 260 . • ... 4 00 ... ! 7 00 ... , 4 75 . . i 5 7.5 30 00 1 91 15 75 3 00 35 20 5 75 . . I 4 60 I .... . . : 2 50 .. I 5 26 4 00 m 12 75 20 25 6 75 29 50 5 75 7 25 12 00 23 75 25 50 15 75 9 25 9 25 25 25 24 75 10 60 11 75 12 25 12 75 63 25 50 76 67 25 31 76 i'56 4 50 7 75 10 00 7 76 28 50 14 00 16 50 27 00 39 00 13 75 71 00 6 76 ;«) 75 10 75 6 50 6 26 67 50 38 26 12 50 28 75 14 75 8 00 9 26 18 25 20 00 4 26 40 76 66 1 o H 12 76 20 25 37 00 3 00 30 00 30 75 5 75 7 25 12 00 26 65 25 50 15 75 9 25 9 25 29 25 24 75 10 50 11 75 12 25 7 00 4 75 5 75 31 91 12 75 63 25 66 60 67 25 31 75 3 00 1 60 4 50 42 95 15 75 7 76 28 60 18 50 16 60 29 60 44 25 13 76 71 00 6 76 86 76 10 75 6 60 10 26 67 60 38 25 12 60 28 75 14 76 8 00 9 25 16 26 29 00 4 25 40 75 1]':, •• :^: ttll '"*3- 1 li Si I 686 JOURNAL OF THE 1674 Statement of Receipts — Continued. i< II i< II 16 16 16 16 1( 1( 1( 1( 1( 1( K IC 1( 16 16 16 11) 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 20 20 20 21 22 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 23 28 23 23 23 23 23 24 24 Sydenham Valley Union Niagara Falls Empire Cataract Livingstone * irient Samia Rond Eau Fergus.. Frontier Beaver Leamington Concord . . Kxcelsior... Unity Victoria Crescent Valley City Ancaater Weutworth Degree Coboarg Maple Leaf Golden Star Streetsville. Urion Milt'On Mystic . Oakville St. Clair Stella. . Lindsay Kelianoe Bay of Quinte Gore Waterloo Harmony ■■■ ^rand Hiver Constellation Oxford Olive Branch Samaritan.. Marion . . . . Clinton .... Belleville .. Shannonville Trenton Orient. . Canada... Covenant Queen City of Ontario The Toronto . . . . Laurel Naomi .. Metropolitan Degree Oxford Stella 3868 75 6162 54 'i 1874 o ■ e. » c. ( (X) <; 00 r 25 ■•7 2.> i fiO 2() ijd i 25 2(i ri J 50 .-.)) i 25 i;i 25 } 25 9 25 ) (H) 13 !»5 1 OU 4 00 7 25 17 25 J 25 12 2.) i 00 12 (K) i 75 •12 10 ■} 75 ;)H 48 2 75 52 75 ) 75 59 75 4 75 25 25 1 25 21 25 1 75 15 7i U 50 3 5t) 1 25 'J 75 42 00 6 50 IG 50 1 00 r 00 9 00 8 00 i 25 14 25 4 00 14 00 i 60 ■1 50 A 60 43 70 1 (X) 35 20 * 75 14 75 r 00 80 05 [ 00 4 00 > 00 31 22 . 50 11 50 i 00 5 00 1 76 19 75 1 50 b 50 25 22 25 25 21 25 25 47 25 00 41 70 3 75 13 50 00 37 20 75 35 75 31 20 25 58 25 50 62 50 fiO 49 50 75 28 75 00 10 OiJ 75 6 75 ^ , 7 00 2 50 50 4 60 75 6162 5-1 1074 GRAND LODOB Olf OMTAKIO ABSTRACT FROM SEMLANNUAL RETURNS. LODGE. I a' I s Brock 9 Union 16 Chatham 29 Eureka iVi Erie ■ 33 Gore 34 Samaritan i 35 St. Marys i 36 Forest City ] 38 Homl Eau 40 Avon ' 41 1 Excelsior ' 44| Frontier Mt. Zion Unity Dominion Canada Otter Bissell ( ovenant Niagara Falls Collingwood Fidelity Qneen City of Out. Maple Leaf Howard Kiniifstoii Wanlsville Corinthian Huron Victoria FriendsMp Flor Nightingale. . Exeter North Star Hope Lucan The Toronto Eastern Star 46| 46: 47| 481 491 60i 511 52| 53 64' 65^ 56 67 58 59 60 61 62 64 6- 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 2.-. 28 7 II 1 7 13 13 e 17 26 17 14 7 U >: 1 < 1 1 Fergus ...; 73 Bothwell Warriner . . St. Thomas Oxford .... Durham Nipissiug . . Amity 74 76 70| 77| 78 79 60 41 22 22 8 18 .1 11 2 10 23 14 16 10 6! 9> 7 10 7 9 2 2 9 U la 6 i lOl 0) «: . I i! (6 21' 14' -a Cl « in CO 12 10 4, 9 7 10 1 6 ^ I 13 21 ..| ..I 4! 21 2 12i 4 20 .. 10 . i 11 1 2 4i 11 11 1; 12 3 4 1 4 4 13 5 2i 8 10 3 1 1 1 10 1 2'. 4< 2 1 3!. 10;. 1! u '2 ..a 152 216 178 273 66 104 182 94 296 67 192 205 10 2'. 1S9 165 233 90 93 250 96 59 92 198 72 138 im 50 113 i«4 93 131 100 3K 3] 2? 61 115 9h 78 60 89 113 91 61 55 72 s a 156 77 229 147 165 35 27(1 46 49 2 104 38 189 12 108 52 290 40 81 25 211 4P 211 66 161 s-j 27 r 1 239 124 167 3 229 65 87 29 114 85 253 59 107 49 49 • • •■• 98 63 203 71 66 34 147 40 12(1 86 48 14 117 22 101 12 ICl 19 116 61 103 41 41 31 24 6 26 5 56 83 127 30 102 77 74 39 60 22 95 37 119 43 89 61 48 63 25 76 50 > ,> H'l ■(I,- . . 't * • . ' V ■ * '-'ii '^,.':' 1 -'I .;■! r ...; ■ 'i " ■ 11 • ; W flW JOURNAL OP THE 1874 ABSTRACT FROM SEMI-ANNUAL RKTURNS. ■c i i ^ 2 > 2 :2 a 1 2 :^'< ^ a a £: ■ 'oB s! °: 1 0™ •8 1, * H ^•-1 m "S.2 LODIJE. « ■3! S sc '^ aa 6 Si E "V. ^ O T3 ^ 3 a •c ^ 5 ' 1 "5 3| S El * iS a. 3 V4 1 s o 3l -^ ki ^ •a '3 y. H 'A ^ Ph « Pu (2 Brock !) 181 4 K- 39 00 542 10 126 CO 137 00 Union 16 54 111.... 61 26 1241 85 197 OU 55 00 Chatham 29 38 8 3 41 25 734 38 106 CO 49 .'id Eureka :j(J 151 22 lit 67 50 1147 98 35 ■> 00 226 IM) Erie ;i;i 12 4 .. 11 25 184 17 35 00 , , «!ore M 39J 4: 4 26 00 675 68 138 .W 60 0(1 Samaritan 35 77 12 1 47 25 69-. 20 174 00 t)6 St; St. Marys .'Hi l-i 12 27 00 532 77 129 00 ■ • • • Forest City 38 71 24 VI 25 903 70 213 00 132 ,50 Bond Eau JO 12} 4 1 20 23 391 62 3-| 50 12 00 Avon 11 75} 16 1 62 75 1508 74 199 67 15 IM) Excelflior 44 20 9 2 52 75 830 63 64 50 40 00 Frontier 45 2(» 9 4 40 25 671 48 (» 00 80 0(1 Mt. Zicn 46 ... . • ■ 6 75 38 00 Unity 47 77 28 59 75 1293 71 266 00 Dominion 48 ■ . . > 11 i 41 75 612 10 96 80 16 00 Ciinada 49 78 8 4 67 25 960 68 210 00 59 50 (Uter 50 33 9 1 21 77 578 29 89 00 35 (K) BisHell 51 15 8 28 50 4a3 09 42 70 Covenant 52 75 25, 1 63 74 1259 m 248 00 20 (H) Niagara Falls 53 ^2 7!.... 26 50 443 79 .58 70 Collingwood 54 .... 2 12 25 107 13 20 00 37 5() Fidelity 55 2 13 75 224 06 17 00 . • • ■ The Toronto 71 4 1 .... 31 75 401 75 12 00 Eastern Star 72 6 2 .... 25 50 690 80 12 60 • • • • Fergus 73 16 5 .... 18 60 403 77 51 00 • • • • Bothwell 74 14 5 1 15 00 215 00 24 00 12 00 Warriner 75 2 i' .... 23 75 371 64 4 00 ...* St. Thomas 76 10 6 29 75 610 92 28 00 • * * * Oxford 77 12 8 22 25 344 73 33 00 Durham 78 5 2.... 15 25 358 49 16 00 Nipissing 79 2 1 1 15 75 309 81 4 00 6 00 Amity 80, 7 2 1 18 76 366 50 21 00 16 00 1874 1«74 GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. JW9 c H u H a cs 5 a 3 at- ^ 5 4 Jm ^ 3 '2(i 00 137 00 !)7 OU flr) (M» 0« 00 49 r,() 5> 00 22(> IN) ;<-) 00 as .00 60 00 74 00 (i(i St; 2» 00 18 00 132 5(1 ■d> 50 12 00 99 67 15 (M) (W 50 40 (M) (iO 00 HO (K) ll(> 00 Ki HU 16 66 10 00 59 50 «» 00 35 (H» Jli 70 18 0(1 20 (HI iH 70 !0 00 37 50 8 00 7 6(1 >9 0( 12 00 l(J Ot, 8 00 3 Ot- , , » 5f 15 25 9 00 56 67 5 51 • • . • 9 01 • • « • 0(1 .. • • S OU . . • • J 0( >*• • * 8 00 .... 500 .... r 00 .... J 00 I 60 . 00 : 00 12 00 : 00 . • • • 00 • > • • 00 00 • • ••• 00 6 00 001 15 00 ABSTRACT FROM SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS. , ' ! ) 1 •• , &4 t) 1 1 1 i a. ' 3 00 LODGE. , ' 1 <<^ £ s 1 § 1 u. ^ s V a. C5 •a 2 i 3 ased. drawn lied, bcrshi 1; U s .a ?1 s. s X e * 81 11 rg 1, < K 1 3 ^ M w a 39 •37 ca Belleville 16 1 "■ 103 101 3 Beaver 82 u 14 .. 36 34 47 Clinton KJ 11 1 ... t 2 1 39 47 6H| Walkei'toa 84 3 8 49 49 • 1 t onstellation 85 86 5 7 29 70 34 66 24, 1 27 1 Napanne 2 1(> 2 Empire 87 16 2., .. 90 105 70 2 Olive Branch 88 89 16 14 1 1 .... 3 S 1 4 71 1 91 85 9(5 2( 60 4 6 lielianoe 2 Ivy 90 7, 2i.... 2 8 • • 67 6(5 V2 ?| Grand River 91 11 4 1 73 79 4a 3 Milton 92 6 1:.... ... 181.... (52 56 50 Western City Aylmer Port Stanley 93 6 •..- -1 1 4 ... 1 83 m 35 3 6 2 94 6 . . . . ! 2 4 4 77 73 IH 95 4 2|......... m 32 8 iNith 9(5 3 .. . .... , .1.. ' 33 86 {• 9, G-ra.n(i Union 97 98 99 11 8 4 1 2 6 4 2 52 42 36 69 68 40 41 70 63 12 'i Minto Peabody Lindsay iL .: 100 8, 2 i 2 14 .. . 59 U i Golden Star 101 15 4....' .1 .. 7(5 87 6. .( DoBoronto 102 12 3 .... 1 7. ... 4 .. 35 38 6h Cataract 108 14 .... 1 .... 25 38 25 2 Crescent 104 18 8 1 . 1 .... 64 85 3t 6 Manilla 105 15| .... .... 17 50 4h .'>;t St. Clair urn 107 108 7 10 1 53 39 40 59 46 47 32 62 89 •\ Waterloo . , . J 2 8 1 2 1 Royal Oak 11 ... ( »rion 109 7 1 .... . • . • • 1.... 50 67 85 5 Laurel 110 111 12 11.... •• • • 40 49 51 64 34 36 2 Peterborough . . . . .... • • • • Luckhow 112 « • • . .. . . .. 28 3, 40 Trenton 113 114 4.... 8.... .... • ■ • 3 20 24 23 29 19 20 1 Gananoqne 1 2 Hiirnn'iiy 115 5! 1 .. .. 14 20 12 Naomi 116 101 . .... 27 8. 34 1 "Valley City U7 19i.... ..... (i , , 84 47 9(! 4 ShannonviUe .... 118 «l.. 14 20 18 Maitland (19 7| 4 2 i 32 41 9f> 1 Sydenham Valley.. Saxon i'/O iO . . . . . 1 16 24 R 1 121 6 . 1 ...I ..' 27 81 6 Streetsville 122 9 . 2 . ..i 25 82 7f- Palmerston 128 24' 8 1 1 81 67 Dresden 124 48: g .... 1 .• ..1 61 62 1(1 Stella 125 13! s 1 18 36 Snmia 126 127 28| 8 12i 16 . . . 1 27; 85 A Mizpal) .".'I . . 2 •' 1. i . > ■ ii ^ '.1 ■■: ■•;.' i .* ." , ■ i i .1 m \ -i 1 ■1 t ■ ' ■r ' l; " ■ i ■• --i^^A 000 JOURNAL OF TEE 874 ABSTRACT FROM SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS. LODGE. a 4) o 'A o H Belleville 81 23i DfiAver . . . ■ H2 as Clinton 11 ■Walkerton 84' 1 Constellatiou 85 10 Napanee HG 1 Empire 87 1 Olive Branch 88 , , Reliance 89 7 Ivy . . . 90 I Grand River 91 29 Milton 92 25 West m City .... 9.S 23 Aylmer 94 7 Port Stanley.' 9a 10 Kith 9« 3 Grand Union 97 7 Minto 98 1 Peahody 99 23 Lindsay 100 2 Golden Star . 101 31 Dosoronio, 102 11 Cataract loa 4 Crescf nt 104 1 Manilla 105 12 St. Clair 106 7 Waterloo 107 8 BoyalOak IC8 6 Orion 109 I'O 4 Laurd .. 6 Peterborough 111 .... Lucknow 112 2 Trenton 113 • • ■ • Gananoque 114 . . • • Harmony 115 • ■ ■ • Naomi no 2 Valley (;ity 117 6 Shannonvllle 118 Maitland ll'.t Sydenham Valley.. 121 Saxon 121 Streetsville 122 Palmerston 128 10 Dresden 12-1 120 , , Stella Snmia I2r Mi2pab 12'i 2 2 2 1 . . . . • • . ;i . . • • 1 10 8 1 • • 2 ■ • > • • i 3 1 2 .J 8 ...J 2 2 • • ■ • 1 2 2 . , . , 1 4;....| j.... ':::.•. i 8 • . • • |. .. 25 25 8 50 30 2.^ 12 50 8 25 10 25 20 00 21 25< 24 00 16 50 19 75 14 OOJ 20 75| 18 25l 800 9 00 14 50 10 (10 10 26 14 75 21 75 9 50 9 5ii 21 25 12 00 14 75 11 50 11 75 14 25 12 75 10 00 6 00 5 75 7 25 500 9 25 11 7.T 5 Ou 10 25 6 Oij 7 75 8 00 7 75 12 75 4 50 9 00 6 75 546 40 232 ar 29 » 4."^ 199 7 16J 29 230 40 646 05 482 «,<» 588 01 223 ftfi 461 72 312 40 313 or 186 an 152 20 135 75 345 44 297 no 149 41 210 42 467 10 222 26 198 4" 355 70 345 50 418 60 268 IP 239 8P .334 2K 248 95 287 8^; 210 9 116 00 137 7fi 187 81 222 70 505 60 67 60 237 2fi 127 3P 108 P7 316 RO 419 30 500 43 156 30 470 10 878 GO I •s o 04 I o «». « "3 3 « 3 JS ■*« hi o IS 55 86 I 60 30 OOl 8 00 35 00 8 00 7 00 "21 00 3 00 48 00 47 00 63 50 21 00 21 00 9 00 21 00 9 00 59 00 000 62 50 26 40 8 00 14 00 24 00 19 00 1700 18 00 12 Oi- ls 00 6 00 600 14 00 10 00 19 00 16 00 16 00 20 00 i'oo 1874 GRAND LODOB OF ONTARIO. 601 ABSTRACT FROM SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS. LODGE. M3'8tio ChHrity Livingstone .. . Marion Oakville Glencoe Orient Peaceful Dove. Cobonrg . St. Lawrence . A ncaRter G'irnet Leamington . . . Capital Concord Bay of Qiiinte . Ridgetown .... 1. a a 128 129 130 181 132 Lia 134" 1351 136, 137 136 IQO 140 141 142 148 144 t q & »4 fl »Q ^ ts ^ J « ^ £ S: P •^ .a 1^ g TS « .JT J3 1 ce 1 ■4-* ■s 'Ji a g .a a I X e 1 3 -a < 7 j_ ^ s 1 £ s 11 14 • • ■ • 48 10 1 , , 21 5 .... U 28 6 IH 7 82 5 .... , , 1» 10 ..... 20 7 1 ... .. Hi 11 » 5 5 13 — 12 7 .... , , 3 (• .... 7 t 11 t ^ , 12 6 2ti 29 274 . . . 16 1183 134 222 128 7627 a. 2 i! a a 0^ 18 23 63 20 34 2i) 87 29 & 1> o . b -o V .»(■, ;^:'.J 5 0() 8 50 6 261 9 26; 251 751 75 3 50 » 76; 4 76 I & a. 'S P3 237 75 313 go; 676 00 345 44 1 396 90 260 70 410 37, 2H; 60 340 50 110 60 190 00; 178 601 211 fill 81 75| 2(H) Oil 182 Oil' 185 ;., A s PQ T OOi 61' 2189 00 43928 84^ 4541 01| 1211 7h 1874 GllAND LUDOB OF ONTARIO U93 Nb. e •8 *t » 4 5 e 73 PQ '^ ■*« •M o ^'^ *• 24 35 19 26 80 14 34 63 14 78 51 171 166 27 49 26 42 .36 138 4 38 47 60 61 22 45 49 22 49 01 39 46 28 33 40 57 82 57 54 81 19 h ■ <« . * ft ' .•!V'-' . '^l ■f.. it •» rl li pi ' ^- ■ il .;-, lu > -a i'l tf ' ■ ■" ■ 1" y^Bt' ■ -a* .^^ '1." !♦«• JOURNAL OP THE 1874 ABSTRACT FROM SEMI-ANNUAL RKTURN8. liODOE. Urock Union . . . . Clmtliam Eureka .., Erie (lore 34 SiimAritiin i 85] St. MarvH 8(1 EoreKt City i 88 Komi Ean 40 Avon 41 Excelsior 44 Frontier 45 Mt. Zion 46 Unity 47 Donjiuion i 48 Canada j 49 Otter 50 Binaell Covenant Niaf^ara Falls . Colling wood.. I 54 Fidelity I 55' Queen City of Ont 56 Maple Leaf _ 57, Howard Kinf^ton Wardflville . '. . . Corinthian Huron Victoria Friendship Flor Nightingale Exeter North Star Hope Lucan The Toronto Eastern Star . . Fergus Both well VVarriuer Si. Thomas .... Oxford Durham , Nipissing Amity 51 52 531 58 59 61 62 64 65 66 67. m\ 69| 70j 71: 72I 731 74 76 76i 77 78 79 80 a S V a V 'J_ 458 81 1 1480 (M l!U)l 29 8991 64 H39 08 2089 30 2149 58 64aS 97 5622 H8 50i) 66 6762 51 1100 00 4469 04 823 00 859 00 2760 00 2246 83 1179 91 93d 77 2662 97 743 29 291 65 961 18 1721 86 178 12 1642 44 (W8 16 361 00 796 57 10(J6 66 882 56 1537 20 810 10 238 66 63 48 142 79 589 76 (580 70 1154 02 696 47 155 68 826 40 665 68 188 27 1363 22 70 45 417 9ll 1 b4 O e 1400 00 4694 80 1247 66] 2887 75 587 (K) 126A 20; 1296 87 2180 00' 2H99 18 100 99 1394 49 810 00 10J( 70 162 00 1069 52 1200 00 610 70! 202 46 228 72 968 57 453 0-1 108 74 824 10 642 47 188 00 698 70 249 66 66 62 491 43 402 84 110 50 844 46 266 00 116 70 16 86 74 51 164 94 147 27 327 89 312 61 89 12 226 97 258 10 146 98 152 45 76 22 ^ ® x H H 1868 31 March 5, 1846 1(S174 84 March 16, 1840 2548 85 -Tan. 13, 18t>4 6879 39 Fel). 2, 1H54 1426 08 Oct. 5 IH.'M 3294 60 Dec. 25, 1854 8445 40 Jan. 13, 1H5U 86('>8 97 Nov. 6, 1856 8521 7(i Fel). 9, 1857 610 50 Res. Julv 18, 1872 8167 00 Jan. 9, 1861 1910 00 Jan. 9, 1863 4578 74 Jan. 27, 1864 475 00 Jan. 18, 1866 1428 62 April 3, 1867 8960 00 Sept. 18, 1867 2767 53 Jan. 14, 1868 1382 87 March 16, 18G8 1063 49 Oct. 15, 1868 8(i31 64 Oct. 22, 1868 1196 33 April 20, 18(59 400 29' Oct. 7,1869 1285 28|March8, 1870 2264 33 361 12 2141 20 887 81 431 62 1287 00 1408 99 993 06 1881 (56 1075 10 360 26 79 34 217 30 694 70 827 97 1481 91 908 08 244 70 1063 37 918 78 284 25 1505 67 146 27 417 91 March 10, 1870 March 24, 1870 March 17, 1870 April 14, 1870 April 26, 1870 May 5, 1870 May 31, 1870 Aug. 22, 1870 Jan. 13, 1871 Jan. 25, 1871 , Jan. 27, 1871 Marcli 3, 1871 March 28, 1871 March 30, 1871 May 8, 1871 May 11, 1871 May 31, 1871 June 23, 1871 June 27, 1871 July 14, 1871 July 27, 1871 Aug. 18, 1871 Oct. 12, 1871 Oct. 12, 1871 A •■ I 1H7I (HIAND LODGE OK ONTAIUO. (Wi? ABSTRACT PROM SEMIANNUAL RETURNS. LODGE. Belleville Heaver Cliutou Walkertou ('oiiMtellHtioii ... Napante Empire Olive Branch . . . Aeliiiuoe Ivy Onuid River Miltou Western City ..., Aylmer Port Stanley Nith Grand Union . . . Minto i'eabiMly Lindsay Gulden Star Dosoroutu Cataract Crescent Manilla St. Clair Waterloo Royal Oak Orion Laurel Peterborough . . . Lucknow Trenton (jranan«que Harmony Naomi Valley City Shannon vilie .... Maitlaud Sydenham Valley. Saxon StreetsviUe Palmerutou Dresden Stella Saniitt Mizpah 81 8fl H8 84 85 80 87 88 90 01 02 03 »4 95 06 07 98 }W 100 101 102 103 104 106 lOU 107 108 100 110 HI 112 113| 114| 116 116l 117J lis! 119| 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 1 *i ja *d ! 1 o CG b l>4 £ £ r>4 r^ e a &< &. i'ifl mho 20 00 li'uo 32 00 * * • * 20 ftO 12 50 • • • . 86 6o 20 00 • • • • • • • • 15 66 6 73 ;;::: • • • • 16 00 ■ ■■ 25 00 10 66 . .. • • . « • • • •• • • 10 "oo * •• • • .... 5 75 1 .. I **■ a £ "n i k ^ t s » 6 s i. d o o s^ 272*02 H ^ 10 327 88 19 107 98 lliO 48 72 10 08 H(» 1 10 05 34 17 123 10 140 10 88 21 220 60 265 50 136 W 101 01 179 01 09 3 480 17 408 17 88 127 15 127 15 2(i 12 417 77 486 77 78 16 381 41 417 41 170 10 100 60 238 60 41 16 • • • 47 00 #• 20 182 IH 2<« 68 68 11 07 00 118 09 62 38 40 26 '.»8 75 20 21 48 01 77 OJ 36 107 11 128 11 31 f 7 70 31 70 3 61 32 08 107 83 21 3 120 S3 136 33 01 17 188 95 2(»6 46 JO 23 91 41 148 81 41 4 124 13 132 13 62 4 170 25 184 25 47 7 203 15 227 15 51 7 70 77 90 77 24 6 162 08 1(59 08 07 11 10 00 38 00 4 3 128 83 140 88 38 7 211 55 229 65 86 , , 328 48 328 48 114 3 51 65 , 67 55 24 • • 102 50 102 50 88 145 18 146 18 106 48 27 48 27 2(i 3 176 79 182 79 79 3 471 70 486 70 93 isi'o'i 131 04 • • 56 i 115 70 121 51 90 '.' 86 73 46 73 25 282 30 282 30 89 4 305 75 324 75 73 ... 349 52 349 62 70 , , 91 27 91 27 58 • ' 339 77 339 77 71 • • » ■ iw, i, f ' •« 696 JOUENAL OF TEE 1874 ABSTRACT FROM SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS. ji J^^' ^&'' LODGE. Belleville Beaver Clinton Walkertou CouBtellatiou .., Napanee Empire Olive Brancli . . Reliance Ivy Grand River Milton Western City . Aylmer 94 Port Stanley 95 Nith 96 Grand Union j 97 Minto 98 Peabody | 99 Lindsay 100 Golden Star 101 DoBoronto, |102 Cataract Il03 Crescent .• ll04 Manilla 1105 St. Clair ;106 Waterloo 107 Royal Oak 1C8 Orion 109 Laurel 110 Peterborough .... Ill Lucknow 112 Trenton '..... 113 Gananoque .. 114 Harmony 116 Naomi 116 Valley City 117 Shannonville 118 Maitland 119 Sydenham Valley.. 120 Saxon 121 Streetsville 122 Palmerston 123 Dresden 124 Htella 125 Samia 120 Mizpah 127 81 82 83 84 86 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 1316 40 666 a5 194 03 292 32 86 72 122 34 949 63 574 67 1118 24 79 91 816 90 270 63 297 31 444 84 82 56 176 68 247 93 301 08 85 40 80 11 165 15 116 72 70 35 334 37 1 243 84! 429 20| 209 62: 75 86 155 31 49C 97 176 26 86 57 251 73 132 16 8 47 25 00 95 62 36 67 55 64 90 00 79 35 127 49 61 13 122 63 374 00 00 a a r— I Cli o 190 24 49 87 116 35 81 61 50 00 41 19 179 69 141 97 192 16 112 07 160 47 84 10 115 88 47 27 51 76 67 70 81 12 79 80 55 94 106 89| 229 54 35 03 45 32' 200 05' 70 21' 83 60 22 03 44 12 74 66: 47 94, 40 63 1 52 40 a o I ft 15 20 54 13 28 16 68 61 10 00 12 41 11 82! 69 701 15 20: 23 42 3 90l 16 70 1506 64 716 72 309 38 378 88 135 72 163 53 1129 32 716 04 1810 39 191 98 976 37 354 73 413 19 492 11 134 32 244 38 329 06 388 88 141 84 187 00 384 69 161 75 116 68 634 42 314 06 512 80 281 66 119 97 229 97 644 91 40 63 228 65 Dec. 13, 1871 Jan. 12, 1872 Jan. 12, 1872 - Jan. 17, 1872 Jan. 22, 1875s Feb 8, 1872 March 13, 1872 March 14, 1872 March 16, 1872 April 24, 1872 May 31, 1872 June 11, 1872 June 13, 1872 , June 14, 1872 July 16, 1872 . July 30, 1872 Aug. 2, 1872 Aug 3, 1872 Sept. 11, 1872 Sept. 24, 1872 Oct. 10, 1873 Nov. 15, 1872 Dec. 5, 1072 Jan. 31, 1878 Feb. 26, 1873 Feb. 27, 1873 March 10, 1873 March 18, 1873 March 20, 1873 May 5, 1873 May 18, 1878 May 9, 1873 116 00 June 11, 1873 101 77 June 16, 1873 306 86 June 26, 1873 160 32 July 1, 1873 66 98 July 10, 1873 26 00 105 62! Aug. 4, 1873 48 08! Sept. g^ 1973 67 36' Sept. 17, 1873 169 70' Nov. 28, 1873 94 651 Jan. 1, 1874 150 91 Jan. 8, 1874 65 08|jan. 23, 1874 139 33j Jan. 26, 1874 374 00' Feb. 6, 1874 H 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 697 ABSTRACT FROM SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS. i ft MM 00 9i 5 LODGE. jk .^ OQ a & s. § o ^ 60 M d ... 1755 75 " " Charity 1422 28 .'". ■ Total Relief 812,903.37 ■i',( .. . ...-•..■ STATEMENT OF RELIEF AND AVERAGES FOR PAST HALF YEAR. J-<( '>■ •! Total number of weeks for which benefits were paid 1026 Number of Brothers to whom paid 409 Total amount paid .\verage amount to each Brother Average amount per week Of the Total membership 5 per cent, received relief Receipts of Subordinate Lodges Paid for Current Expenses by Lodges An average of over 50 per cent, for Expenses and nearly 17 per cent for Relief ... ... Only 33 per cent, added to the capital of Lodges Widows' and Orphans' Fund of Lodges General Fund Total ft 7077 47 17 30 2 71 42,801 .W 21,994 01 33,653 22 85,711 21 fll9,304 43 i.Ti ff r. ';;<4f. H| 700 JOURNAL OP THE 1874 ASSETS 01:' THE R. W. GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO, I. 0. 0. P. 27th JULY, 1874. FURNITURE AND REOALIA. Two Desks »35 00 Chest 4 00 Letter Press 6 00 Officers' Regalia and Jewels 153 35 Valise for do 6 00 Charter St)nes 52 50 STATIONERY AND POSTAGE. - P. G.atidRep. Cenificates 7 00 Blank Return Sheets, Bill Blanks, Letter Paper, &o 50 00 Postage Stamps 182 Account Books 11 50 Letter Olip and Filt 1 50 6 Sub. Lodge Institution Books G 25 2 G. L. Degree Books 2 60 2 Public lustallatica Books 2 50 256 85 82 67 SUPPLIES. 9 Sub. Lodge Charge Books 14 58 11 " Degree Books 13 37 7 " Re bekah Books 8 75 2 Degree Installation Books 2 50 135 Withdrawal Cards 16 41 51 Visiting Cards 6 21 19 Dismissal Certificates ... ... 2 32 7 Digests, G. L. U. S 14 18 5 sets Interleaves do . . 98 52 Odes 2 35 650 Orders for Supplies 195 500 Propostions 150 1050 Reports thereon .. 3 15 240 Treasurer's Bonds 2 16 10 Members' Receipt Books 13 70 10 Question Books 12 50 8 Receipt " 10 00 9 Letter Books, orders for P. W 10 08 17 Blank Charters 100 186 69 Digest G. L. of Ontario 16 50 . . .|M-- ■ « I . »!■ ,• ■ •Hlill i ••* *>'■ V U'.U •V 1874 0. F. 27th 93S 00 4 00 GOO 153 35 6 00 52 60 256 85 7 00 50 00 1 82 11 50 1 50 G 25 2 60 2 50 fl" fi7 14 58 13 37 8 75 2 60 16 41 6 21 2 32 14 18 98 2 35 1 95 1 60 3 16 2 16 13 70 12 50 10 00 10 08 1 00 136 69 le 50 A'. 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. AMOUNTS DUF OBAND I.ODOK, (Stiitfiuent A.) T. H. Vaiiu . . Graud Lodge i»f Vcriuout Graud Encampment Chatham Lodge Erie " St. Mary's " t'orest City " Avon Monnt Zion " Unity Dominion " Covenant " Niagara Falls " Collingwood " Kingston " Barrie " Victoria > " E.xeter North Star " Fergus " TJie Toronto " Hotliwell " St. ThomnH " Nipissing " Amity " Walkertou ' Constellation " Ivy Aylmer " Laurel " Peter boro " Lucknow " Gauauoqiie " Trenton " Shaunonville " Maitland '* Dresden •' Mystic Charity Marion " .Vucastcr '• (Jarnet Leamington " Capital " Bay of Quinte " Ridgetown " Riverside " Vivian " Model " No 29 (1 !M tf 36 . u 38 tf 41 . (I i(i 11 47 . < 71 >< 74 . ti 76 1. 79 . (t 80 «c 84 . Ife 85 « 90 . • 25 25 75 .. 1 50 25 . . 1 50 3 50 ... 19 3 00 . . 2 25 75 Of. 05 05 920 84 1874 f 1 -lO . . 2 (K) 25 ... 25 75 .. 1 50 25 . . 1 50 3 CO ... 19 3 00 .. 2 25 75 ... Of) 05 ... 05 920 84 1874 ORAND LUDOE OP ONTARIO. 708 1 '■'■ 1' '.; 11; ,1 1 ■f f "/ »■', 'w "• SI *r' • ■ ■■' Mi ,'.r .4-114, ;: )] 704 JOURNAL OF THK 187» Tlie chair announced tlio following Standing Coniniittos : (hi I>iith'ihntii)ii.—.1\\n. Gi\mm. P. G. M., and Uops. .1. K. Onrham, J. B. Moachani, K. U. UobinHon and F. W. Joliuson. Oil /if»'/«/'»*x, -Ro])s. W. Menzios. Wni. Mnrphy. F. K. Lawroniro and John (iriihani. (hi /''iiiiiiin; — KepH. W. Badunaoh, W. W. Griffy and J. M. Lawriu. (Jh Aiqieah. — Reps. Hn<;li Blain, Fife Fowler. J. Hani Perry, W. \\. S(5ott and W. Freeman. Oil LiniK of Siihonliiititi-n. — Reps. CI. T. Campbell, W. A. Rawlinf^s. Robert Kirkpatric-k, W. F. Roome and W. S. Campbell. (hi /.tgixliKioii.—H. McAfee. P. G. M., S. G. Dolson. P. G. M.. W. \. Ford, P. a. M., J. Barr, P. G M.. and Rop. .John Lawrence. (Jii Shiti- ofthr Oriln-.—,}iiums Woodyatt. P. G. M.. Reps. W. (J. Mntton, and R. Tracey. On Mih'iiije iiiul per Ihi'iii. — Heps. J. T. Hornibrook. R. C. Giiorin !ind .las. Richardson. (hi I'elitiiiiis iiiiil ('orirs/Kniili'iiri; — Rep.s. R. Kvans. Jos. Wright and L. Ferynson. The (xrand Treasurer's Report was read and referred to the Com- mittee on Finance. . 'to the /»'. ir. (hniul Lnihje of (hitaiio, I. O. O. /-'.: The uudersigiicid would resportfuUy Hiibmit the following Report of tlio llc- ceipts and DisburseiuiMits of this Grand Ijodgc dm-iniJ^ the i)ast year : 1873. DR. Aup. 1st. To ))alaiist from Hank of Commerce (il 04 |il01!)3 4K 187;{. . t. C».- i.. ,; Aug. 8th, By paid ChaK. Lee, Janitor, J6.00 ; stationery, ^1.51 . .$ 7 51 " " .John Murray, services as G. M ,300 0!/ " " .John Gibson, " " .. ... 300 00 " •' Officers and Representatives mileage per diem session 1873 2130 22 " " .John Murray, G. M., expenses, 8i287.43 less 1J50, previously paid 237 43 " " .TohnE, Cuff, printing G. M. Report .. ... 13 00 1H74 (JRAND L0nt*E OK ONTARIO. 705 The Representatives of tlio R. W. Grand Lotlgo of tlio United States, then read tlio following Report : I' f.i K. Lawron(!0 ort of tlid III' Sopt. irith, II (t Oct.. 8rd, " '201 h, \)w. Otii. 1874 ■Tllll. iHt, II " 2«Mi, Keb. and, •' Ml, Mar. nth, " Htli, " KUh, April iHt, " .TOtli, Mny 1 2th •fuly JHt, " «th, " 20th. " 27th, « i« ExpoHitor Offlpe, " «. S.. (}. li. U. S. balRiKM- of account, for siip))1itm, $188.92, U. S (^y Oi-aiiil MiiHttM- on lu-itoiiiit of oxpeiiHiiH . . J. ». Kiut;, (r. S., lUTouut of Sftlarv, #50, iiini- (leiitHlK.flilO.8H Quarter'H PoHta^fH aiironnt ... .. .... Ki^lief to M«m)ihiH.. C. E. Stewait il; Co., printiiit< joiiriuil il'c .... PoHtniaHtor, PoHta^e Rci^oiiiit . , . . . . H. C HiiiRhatii, nervi(^eH n^visiiif; coimtitution •f. B KiiiK, incidentnlH .. Komi Kau Lodge, No. 40, Donation . . .... .F. Sutherland, Supplii'H and Stationery.. .7. B. King, iiicidentiilH .. Braut I'nion, Printinf,' .. .. |. . Grand JjodRe T'nited States I'ostBRe account . . .. (Jrand Secretary, incidentals W. C. Trimble it Co., l'iintij»K J. Sutherland, Stationery, li'c .... Blank Reports, $fl, Chartei-s, $2-^, E.xpenweK of Committee on Diffest $14. . PoHtmaster, FostaKe account G.L.U.S., U. S. I'y J1180.8I1 .. Brant Expositor l'rintin>r Supplies «T.L.U.S., Supplies .T. B Kinj,', incidentals, fS.IJO ; do $13.12 .... " Balance of Salary . . A. D. Clement, Gmnd Treasurer, Sflliiry .17 40 Cash on hand to balance F'l'aterually submitted, I(i9 08 .W (Kl m HT, 11 81 UN) (HI 2T2 ,'iO 14 10 00 i:t 21 ao 00 .-il 1!) 1.1 .w !» (N) 4 \m 24 !»l IJ 81 107 <,)0 5(J 80 48 00 25 77 104 55 im 00 25 .15 18 72 4.50 f,0 1(K) 00 ..440 55 4(;92 »1 $101!).H 46 A. D. CLEMENT, OiiAM) Thkahiihkr. *>■ . ^m ^1 GRAND REPRESENTATIVKS' REPORT. " ,.^, ,,,: , Kingston, Angnst .Oth. 1874. Jo the R. ]\\ finuul Loih/c of OnUirio, I. (K O.F. In accordance with the requirements of the Law, your Represen- tatives have the honor to snbmit a synopsis of the proceedings of the 49th Annual Session of the R. W. G. L.U.S.. held in the city of Balti- more, Marj'land, Sept. 15th, 1878. All the Officers of the Grand Lodge were present excepting the Grand Sire, in whoso absence Deputy Grand Sire, M. J. Durham took the Chair. Every jurisdiction under its authority was represented, the attendance was greater than at any previous session, and a very large amount of business was trans- actea. % p. • I I- :| i f -«•■"'■ fi ■V -s E f'^vi ill M Mi n 7M J0rRV4L OF THK Wli PROOKEHH OF THK ORDER. The reports of tlio several Oraud OfficerH j^ave evidence of a most marked and HatiHfactory pro^roHs in t)ie work of Odd-Fellownhip, as the following comparison of the returns of 1H71-72 will show : Increase. LodgeH 1871 4292 f> . *t 1872 CAW) 758 Initiations 1871 40,257 it 1872 69,250 9,998 Rovjjuue G. Lodge and G. Encampmeut 1871 »8 810 009 58 It 1872 4 291 071 12 981 OUl Relief 1871 1 092 095 42 tk 1872 1 508 471 40 411 875 Members 1871 827 877 00 «> 1872 NKW LODOK8. 885 097 00 57 220 During tlie recess dispensations were issued by tlie Grand Sire for seven new Subordinate Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the G. L. U. S., being located in the U. S., South America, Knrope and Canada. Among these were Mizpah, Nov. 8, April 9th, 1878, at Mont- real and Winnijieg, Nov. 1 May 21, at Winnipeg, Manitoba. The action of the Grand Sire was confirmed, and charters granted to the several Lodges. Charters were also granted to three new Grand Lodges, vi/ : Switzerland, British Columbia and Montana. LKOISLATION. Some idea of the legislation of the session may be gained from t)io following selections from the deci.nions, and resolutions. 1. A Subordinate Lodge cannot refuse to forward an appeal against its own action. — pp, 5884-5877. 2. It is the duty of the visiting Committee to investigate every case of application for benefits, and report whether or not the applicant is entitled. If the local law forbids benefits in cases of sickness aris- ing from immoral conduct, it is the duty ot the Committee to report on that point, and if the applicant's sickness arise from such a cause, ben- efits may be refused without the necessity of a trial. — pp. 5888-6878. When a Past Grand is called to the chair without objection, and does actually preside, the action daring his occupany of the chair, is not therefore void . — pp. 5582-5937. 8. Renunciation of Odd-Fellowship by a member of the Order does not relieve his Lodge from paying benefits so long as he remains in good standing. — pp. 5889-5938. 4. In a trial for slander it was held that the specification should be definite, and that the proof for the entire sentence used, and of the character of the slandered party should be permitted. — pp. 5846- 5935 5. The name of an applicant for membership may be withdrawn before the report of the Committee is presented without consent of the Lodge, but not after. — pp. 5919-5950, (This reverses a decision of the Grand Sire the year previous.) 6. No member or members of any Subordinate Lodge or Encamp- ment shall vote upon any question in which he or they may be inter- ested, or in which he or they intend becoming interested by reason of 1874 GRAND LODOK OF ONTARIO 7U7 .. . .- i' t ' * ill * 1. ) 1 lod from the hiK or tlieir conueution or intoudoil connoction witli any Lodj^e or Kn- canii)inent of thiH Ordur, then uxiHtiu({ or about to ox>st or witli auy other orf^anization, and hIiouM a inembtir ko votu he Hhall upon t)iu discovery and proof of the fact be considered ^nilty of nnlKiconiin^ eon- duct, for wliich he may be Kuspended from the Order, and the Lodjje or Encampment in which die offence was committed, may in case said member has joined smne otiicr Lod^re or Encampment, institute charges for said offence in said other jurisdiction, with the rij^ht to appeal from its decision should the Brotlier be acquitted of tlie char^^e. — pp. ')77<5- 7. Hereafter there sliall be no forfeiture of membership in deforce Lodges of the dauf{hters of Kebecca, except by such Rules and usages as apply to Brothers in Subordmate Lodges, and all legislation incon- sistent with this resoluticm is hereby repealed. — pp. .')91.')-.'594{). H. The decision of a Subordinate Lodge is final until reversed by its Grand Lodge, and in case of reversal by the Grand Lodge the Subordinate is bound to obey the mandate of its superior even though an appeal I)e taken to the G. L. U. S., until that mandate be reversed by the supreme body unless the local law provides for a stay of pro- ceedings, ^tending an appeal. — pp. GJ)45-.')968. 9. A State Grand Lodge cannot grant a charter to a Subordinate, outside its own jurisdiction. — pp. 5887-5988. 10. A Grand Lodge cannot refuse admission and membership to ii Past Gi'and, properly accredited from his Lodge.— pp. 5922-5951, 11. Grand Lodges may regulate the matter of the members of ex- tinct Suborinates in their respective jurisdictions that have been ex tiuct more than 20 years. — pp. 5903-5949. 12. In 1872, Grand Sire Stuart made tlie following decisions, "in a case when the state law provides that when a vote shall Iiave been taken on all the forms of punishment, without result in favor of either, the N. G. shall commence again with the higliest order of punishment, and if need be go through again, and so continue until some order of puuishmeat be fixed. I have ruled that such law being iu conflict with the law of the G. L. U. S., is of no force or effect, and that a vote of the Lodge refusing it to affix a penalty of expulsion is final subject only to appeal." The Grand Lodge decided that the time and mode of vot- ing upon penalties after conviction for misconduct is a matter for leg- islation of the several Grand Lodges.— pp. 5279-5J)19-5950. 13. The law requiring officers to wear jewels is not complied with when they are wrought in the regalia. — pp. 5945-5958. Case of W. D. Kennedy, P. G. * . An appeal was presented from John Zimmermon cm behalf of W. D. Kennedy, P. G. against the action of the R. W. Grand Lodge of On- tario, (see Journal Ontario page 589). a majority of the Committee to whom the question was referred reported adversely to the action of our Grand Lodge as follows : Rej). Beharrel, of Indiania, from the Committee on appeals, made the following Report, which was laid on the table under the rule : To the R. \V. Grand [iodje of the United Stdtta : Your Committee on Appeals, to whom was refeired the appeal of John Zimmerman, on behalf of William D. Kennedy, P. G., against the action of the U. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, have had the papers re- r . 'I-- ■'.t/jV 706 JOURNAL OF THE UN femuy to tliiH chho before tlumi. Tliej' i>roHc»nt. in ii cleiir lUHuncr nil itH iHXMiliiiritiuK. 'We tiiul tliut Williiiiii I). Kuiinedy, P (i., iiniilc ii)> iilicatioii Ity ami for udiiiiNHioii to luoiulioiHliii) in Toionto LcmI^u ; timt iiis ii|ntli(tiitioii whm referred to a Coniiiiittec ainl i'*!]iortu. Kennedy was introdut^ed in the Lod^e, bis efetrtion was announced to him, and sidiHequently he took part in tlic dtHUUHHiouH of the Lod^o. Subsequently, the 1). I), (irand Master yave a decision atlverse to the action of the Noble (hand and a vote of the Lodf^e sustaining him, wiieu said Wm. 1). Kennedy ap[)lied for a withdrawal card, which ap- plication brou;{ht up the ([uestion of tlx^ position of Wm. I). Kennedy, Past Grand, in that Lod^c. Was he a nujniber of that Lod^e or not ".' It api)ears, from a copy of the minutes of "The Toronto Lod^e " that he was re({ularly proinised for admission by card. The commit- tee reported favorably. A ballot was had, and the Noble Grantl de- clared him eleete. Grand Master was present < n the nij^lit when the ballot was had, and wan uskttd for his decision, but he defer- red giviuji{ it until the next meeting of tlie Lodf^e. The Noble Grand was pressed to decide, and accordingly he did so, in accordance witli tlie declaration he had already miule, vi/ : That Wm. 1). Kennedy, Past Grand, was a member of "The Toronto Ijodge." An appeal was taken from liis decision to the Lod({e, and tlie Lod({e sustained him iu it. Wm. ]). Kennedy, Past Grand, seeiii;^ there was a difference of opiuiou as to his election, asked for a witli- drawal card. The withdrawal card was not gi-anted, but after a letter was read from the Grand Master of the (^rand Lo, NATHAN I'OKTEIJ, J. L. MILTON, AARON B. CKANK ROBERT LEBBY, CHAS. N. HICKOK GEORGl-: DAMON. Rep, "Woodyatt, of Ontario, from the same committee, nuule tho following report, which was laid on the table under the rule : ^»7^ OIIAND LODOK OF IINTAIUO 7(r.) i> lulvurHf to fe fhe ft. IV. Oriinil A«//f/c »C the t'liiird Sinlin : 'V\u\ mutorHi^tKul, ii iiiiiiority of your Cotiuiiittrc oii AppculH. to \vliU;li Hiis ifforrcd tJu> aiipciil of Win. 1>. Kciiiii'dy, jij^iiirist tlic nrtioii of the (Irtilid Indfri* of Oiitiiriu, tlHTcrin^i in opinion from Ww nmjoiity of tlio (toumiittct!, i»r( si'iits his viows of tlw nisf. Tljo local liiw of Oiitiiiio rnncts tlnit iit nn I'lrction of n ciiuilitlato for imnnlHTsliiji. oitlior by initiation or (l(']>osit of canl, iiioro than two l>lii(k balls i(:jc(t. Hro. \V. i). Kennedy inado applicatioj) for adnussion to -'Tlu) To- ronto Lodt{(\" by deposit of eard ; wlien the biillot wastukcMi more tlian two black ImiHs apjutared. The Vice (hand, to whom as well as to the Nobli! (Irand, tlie biillot box had been taken for examination, declared tho candidate rejeetiid. TIk; .\oble (Irand declared tlieeandidato elec- ted. An appeal was taken form the rnlint; of th(! Nol>]e (Irand to tho Lodijo ; a majority vote snstained the Noble (irand. niid tlu* candidate was introduced lis a member. lie did not. howev( i i^^ii the constitu- tion of tlie Lodj^e. which is recpiired by the lf)eal law. An aiipeal was tiikeii to the (Irand Master, who deciided that Hro. Kenned}' was not a member of the Toronto Iiod (irand Master. An appeal was taken from the action of the Orand .\la-tter to the (irand Lodf^e of Ontario, which Hiistaiiied the Grand Master, and it is from the actidn of said Graiid Lodj^e that tliis ni>peal is made. The Grand Lodj^e of the United Stntes has decided that when a person has been initiated into the Order, w liether hiy election was le^al or not, bo must bo held to be a member, and that the only mode of dealing with him muHt be by charges, trial, expulsion, &c. The reason for «ueh lecfislntjon is o))vions : tho initiate has acquir- ed knowledge and asKunied oblif^ationa that would be exceedin<»ly un- wise to meddle with by deelarin>» his membersliip void. Ho could not bo deprived of the knowledRo, and he should not bo released from the obligation ; bnt in the case of an applicant for mombership by deposit of card, the position is entirely diffei'ent : in such a ca.se as the one hero under notieo, the party acquired no knowledge, assumed no new obligations ; he did not even take upon him the responsibility that would follow tho signing the constitution ; it therefore seems eminently jiroper that a law should prevail differing from tlielaw quoted as much as the cases differ, so that improper conduct may be promptly dealt with, and tliat which is uroug may at once be put right, and that a minority of the members of a Lodge may be eflicioutly protected. I respectfully submit the following. Renolced, — That the appeal be diHniisHecl, and the action of the Grand Lod^e i)f Ontario 1)e Hustained. JAMES WOODYATT. Both reports being under consideration, Past Grand Sire Stuart :aoved "that the further consideration of the subject be postponed until next session, to enable the Jurisdiction of Ontario to file an ad- ditional record," which was resolved iu tho affirmative. (p. \). 5857, .VJ25. 5948.) The duty will therefore devolve upon this Grand Lodge of placing before the Grand Lodge of the U. S. such a statement of the case as will be most effectual iu securing the dismissal of the appeal. 59 •■!.. * t' ' '^l; i 710 JOUBNAL OF THE 1614 DUKS AND BKNKFITS. The Committee iippointeil at a previous Session to consider tin.' matter of Duos aiitl Beuetits made an elaborate report, sliowiuf,' that oiu" system roqnires immediate roconstriKition to place it upon a satis- factory basis Tiie Committee strongly favored tlie idea of the adop- tion of a scale of dues i-isinj^ in accordance witJi the ago of members when admitted. Without, liowever, submitting any scale for tlie adoption of the Grand Lodgu, tlie Committee asked to be contiimed tor another year, in order to obtain additional information, and recommen- ded the several Grand Bodies to cake steps to ascertain the following facts : 1. The Number at eucii age. 2. Th'^ amount of side and funeral benefits, as sliown by the By- hiw ol the Grand Lodge. 8. Number of weeks' sickness for whicli benefits are paid. 4. The amount of jiroductive property, /. >•., Real Estate, Notes, Bonds, Mortgages, or anv otlier propei'ty yielding a revenue, p.ji. dDOO, 594*1. The niatt'jv is ct, it was deemed inexpedient to legislate upon it at present, it being tliought better to wait and see the results of the oxperiiuouts made in that direction by the voluntary associations now in existence (p. "<04().) OTUKR QUESTIONS. Several subjects, such as the Sunday law, the color iiuestiou. the extension of time of Subordinate Lodge officers, ifcc, were brought up for consideration, but it was deemed advisable to make no alterations in the existftig laws on these matters. NEXT SESSION. « The next Session of tiie G. L. U. S. will be lield at Atlanta, Georgia, and will commence on the third Monday in September, 1874. All of which is respectfully submitted, JOHN GIBSON. JAMES WOODYATT. The order for presenting Appeals being callodrthe following were read : Ivy Lodge No. 90. Grand Master's ruling. Forest City Lodge No. 38. Maitlaud Lodge No. 119. Fidelity Lodge No. 5.'). Grand Lodge in matter of account. H. F, Tuck '• ReUance Lodge No. 89. All of which were referred to the Committee on Appeals. The following petitions were read and referred to tlie Committee on Petitions and Correspondence. From the following Brothers of Arkona for a Warrant l-sr a Lodge, viz : W. H. Hoover, H. A. Hoover, Alexander Thoniiia, J. G. Hoover, B. Kophel- Iwrger, J. C. Siiiitb. From the following Brothers of Almonte for same object, viz : T. W. Raiues, .James Patterson, ,T. H. Muuro, John M. Sherlook, M. L. Kil- borne. From eleven Brothers of late Rose Lodge iu regard to resuscitating that Lodge or regaining membership as follows : We hereby certify that the following persons were members of Rose Lodge No. 28, 1. O. O. F., located iu Amherstburg. Said Lodge is now, and has been for some years, defunct, and the undernamed persons are desirous of receiving Cards, 80 as to enable them to join in some Lodge or resuscitate the defunct Rose Lodge, and would respectfully request the Grand Lodge to grant said Cards ■ Samuel McGee, P. G., Aiuhvw Botsford, Jonathan Lane, Siniou Kemp, Alansoii R. H. Dyas Excelsior Lodge No. 44 E. K. Land V8. John Hebblethwiate «( D. D. Ro.se •1 Avon Lodge the f; III 11(1 SfC'rlfirif, I. O. O. V : Dkau Slit ifc Hiio — At II foguliir uomtnuiK'ation of Durham Lodge No. 78, I. < ). O. F., h(dd ou TucHdiiy. "ilst day of Julj', it was moved by Bro. E. G. Chant, and seconded by Bro. H lloss, — Tliat whereas Bro. Mout{!;omery, a P. G. of this Lodge, having bnen duly delejjated by Bro. T. H. Vann, D. D. G» M., to instal the officers of this Lodf-e for the present tewii — his instru''tions having been received by telegram -and hk it was not lawful to eomniunicati; the Password by such means, Bro. T. H. Vann informed Brother Moutpiomory that he would send the Password for the cur- rent Term iu the next following mail. No Password liaving been received by Bro. Mont '.omery or the N. (i.of this Lodge from Bro. Vann ; that Bro. Mont- gomery inforiub this Lodgo, that in his regular returns to Bro. Vann he re(iue8t- ed the password to be forwarded to him, and that since that date Bro. Montgom- ery Jias telegraphed aj^d written to Bro. Vann iu reference to the Password. No answer has been recieived. Be it ito()?m?,— That Bro. T. H. Vann, D. D. G. M., of this District, iu not sending the Password to this Lodge at the appointed time, and for his discour- tesy in not replying to the letters and telegrams of Bro. Montgomery, is in the opinion of this Lodge guiltv of a gross violation of the duties of his office, and of his obligation as an Odd-Fellow. And he it further Rvsolrnd, — That a copy of the above be sent to the M. W. G. M., Bro. Dr. Wright, and the Grand Secretary, Bro. J. B. King, with the re- (luest that the same belaid before the Grand Lodgo at its next ensuing session. And furtlicniiore be it ItisoUrd, — That the Secretary be instructed to at once communicate with the (■! rand Master and request him to send the Pass- word o* the current tei'm to our N. G., without further delay. E. G. CHANT, R. Secretary. J. Gibsou, P. a. ]M., trom the Committee on Distribution submit- ted the t'ollowin<;, wliicli was adopted : KiNosTON, Aug. 5th, 1871. Tu the R. II'. Grinid Lodijevt Ontario, I. O. 0. F.: Your C dlause Clause Order. Clause Clause Clause Clause riause Clause Clause (!lause Clause Clause CliiUKe ommittee of Distribution nubmit the following Report, viz : 1. Grand Master's Report to C. Committee on Legislation. 1 & H) Grand Secretary's Report to the Committee on Printing. !3, to the Committee on Returns 0, 17. A on page 20 ; pages 7 to 14, and 28 to 31. Finance. 7 it i;<. liegislation. 11,12,14. State of Order. ■ i , , , . 16. Special Committee of five. • .r'-'iln •»(:- - t •» >f..< 18. Corresptmdence. i ; i- j.^., ./ ' ^ ^ . i jtffi j i''. 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTA.RIO. 7W Grand llepresentativeH' Iloport, so much iis refers to the case of William D. Kennedy, to a Special Conunittee of Ave. So mmth HR refeiij to Diieu ami Benetitu, to a Committee of Ave, So much as rohiteH to the history of Odd FullowMhij), to the Si)ecial Commit- tee appointed to consider Clause 9 of the Grand Master's Report. Henolred,— That the al)ove report he adopted. .roHN GIBSON, E. R. ROBINSON, FHED W. .TOHNSTON. J. H. MEACHAM, .r. E. Dl'RHAM. On Tiiotiou of P. G. Mantor McAlue, Muuouded by P. G. M. Juiues Smith, two inoi'c members were added to the Committee on Legisla- tion. Tlie followin*^ moved by Rep. J. S. McMaliou. seconded by Jiro. MeCoU, was adopted : Resol in I, —Thui suitable tables and stationery be procured for the use of uiemberH of this Grand Lodf^e during' thef)re8ent session. At 1. o'clock the Grand Lodji(e adjourod till 3 p. m. I > I ion submit- AFTERNOON SESSION. Wkdnksu.vy, Aug. 0, 187-4) 1 o'clock p. m. ) The Grand Lod^^e re-assembled pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Grand Chai)lain. Tlie Grand Marshal and Gran I Conductor, havinj,' examined all pre- sent, declared them duly qualitied ; wlicreupou the Grand Marshal de- clared thb Grand Lodjje oi)en. The Roll called. Prestnit — All tht Grand Otticers and a quoriun of Representatives. Rep. Fife Fowler, on behalf of Kiu«;ston Lodge No. .19, invited the Grand Lodge and ladies accompanying Representatives, to attend a steamboat excursion to take place this evening from 7 to 1) o'clock. Ou moti ■' -ivj- .if i i. ' ■■;■■ *■ *> 714 JOURNAL OP THE 1874 ■ 4 m We also find the Certificate of J. M. WinRfield, P. ft., in dnc from, aud re romint'ud hiu admiBsiun. llemlved, — That the foreRoiiiK Kepoi't be adopted. ' '"' R. McWHINNIE, • ' J.B. KING, CHAS. PACKERT. Tlie Roll of Lodf^es utilled for qneHtioiis. wliMi tlie following wein presented : By Rep. John Size, of Oxford Lodge No. 77. 1b it hiwful to keep the inner door cloued against the admiHsion of members under any other liead of buHinesK than opening and initiation ? By Rep. J. J. Davis, of Warriuer Lodge No. 75. Within what time can a brotlier apply for a Degi'ee after being rejected ? By Rep. W. Murphy, of Wardsville Lodge No. (50. Wliere a number of persona join the nearest Lodge to their locality for tlic express purpose of becoming the Charter members of a new Lodge, has the Lodge which thej' join the power to return the Initiation and degree fees to them if it sees fit, and under what heading shall the payment of said money be returned in the Semi-Aunnal Report ? By Rep. R. C. Guerin. of Niagara Falls Lodge No. i)3. Is there any law stating that Lodges have to provide Past Grand and members with Regalia ? If not, do Past Grands and members have to fur- nish their own ? By Rep. D. M. Telford, of Howard Lodge No. 58 1st. Can the N. G., at an election of officers, rompel all memboi-B to vote, including the candidates, to do so ? 2ud Can the N. G. admit members during tlie i)rogre88 of a ballot ? 3rd. During the progress of an election of otficers when several ballots arc taken without decision tor the same office, should members be admitted between the several ballots, or not until a decision is arrived at ? Or is the same to \w held as continuous ? ■1th. When blanks are cast at an election of Subordinate Lodge officers, should they be considered as votes 'f By Rep. E. R. Tobinson, of Eureka Lodge No. 30. Can a Past Grand in good standing be elected llepresentative to this R. W. Grand Lodge, he being absent on tlie niglit of the election, and not having signi- fied his intention to serve, either verbally or in writing ? By Rep. Jatues Moore, of Chatliam Lodge No. 29. Is a Noble Grand who has served 20 nights in that office, and before hi.'< suc- cessor is installed, eligible as a Representative to the Grand Lodge. By Rep. Thomas Henderson, of Avon Lodge No. 41. Is it right for reports to be read utrintiia at the request of one member, without motion ? Are the men who are in business, although not able to attend to it tlieiii- selves, entitled to benefits, said business still going on '.' By Bro. T. G. Stanton, of Western City Lodge No. U8. I would respectfully ask if a Lodge can legally fine any of its officers tor being absent from a regular meeting, when there is not a quorum ? By Rep. J. M. Lawrie, of Empire Lodge No. 87. Is a Scarlet member eligible for an elective office, if having been appointed to an appointed office, but absented himself from the same during a majority ef the meeting nights during said term ? By. Rep. Hugh Walker, of Belleville Lodge No. 81. '" - " Is it the duty of a Committee on Character to see the applicant personally •'I i 187>i GRAND LODGE Oi?" ONTARI ) 115 of meiuljerii )eiti to vote, lioers, should ioi-o his BUu- iiiiiceis for and examine him previoun to their reporting to the Lodere ? 2nd. MiiHt all c-omuiniiinationH from a Siihonliuate Lodge to the Right Woi*- thy Grand Secretary he forwarded only hy the D. D. d. Master '.' If «o, do tin- answers to said ••ommunii.'atious hecome tlie property of the Subordinate Lodge, or can the D. D. (r Master retain thi'tn, and eoininuuicate verbally sueh parts of said iinswersas bethinks proper'.' ;Jrd. Must all moneys for sujiplifH due to the R. W. (i rand Secretary from a Subordinate Lod^e bo paid to tile 1). D. (i. Master, and can he refuse to install the oftioers elect if said money is not i)ai(l to hini '.' By Rep. J. W. Jones, of Dominion Lo(l I m- ; -' *M -i 1 ' - h 1 m |o^ i S't, 71C JOUllNAL OF THE 1874 principles of the Order, itnd afterwHrds deHtroyiiif? tlie notes held in security for the Hrtinp, by authority of a rcsohition recorded in the minutes. Hrd. That in oonRe(|uence of ii note for the sum of fli20, ordered to be deetroycd by tlie above reHolntioii, and saved tltrou^'b tlie intervention of a friend of Hro. McMath, and liis (McMath's) «ul)8e(iueiil('orincetioii witli rerard to the collection of tlie same, he was charRed, tried and expelb'd, as set fortli in the first section of this Report. 1th. That your Committee are of ojnnion, from admissionH made by promi- nent members of lirie LudKe, that tlie expulsion of Hro. McMath was pre-detcr- niined upon, and that, the br<'llirc)i who liad l)een prominently connected witli tlu! illefjal handliuf,' of l^odfje funds, were only too glad to pet hold of anyiliint,'- ujion which to rest a charfre and to sc'cnre the ex])nlsion of, to tlieni, a trouble- some member. .")lli. That the evidence produced on the trial of Bro. McMath, that he bad violated bis sacred pledge, wherein he promised not to 'defraud the Jah]^' to t)ie amo\nit of anythinp," and all 1 be circumstances surrounding tlie said charge do not, in the opinion of your Committee, uanant bis expulsion. (itli. That your Committee fully concur in the ))iiiiciple of connnon justice, that no man's position and ch.iracter should be injured or prejudiced before the jMiblic throuf^h his connection witli a .SVcrc/ Sncii:li/ ; and l)ein<; fully convinced that had liro. McMath been a member of a Lodt!;e wliere surh irrcfjularitiea and illef^al baiidliuff of fjodse moiu'ys could not be tolerated, he would in)w, in all proba- bility, be found a member enjoyinN, 15 00 " GEO. MID(;ELY, 4 60 " L.FERGUSON 20 00 " G. W. JESSOP, 17 30 " J. D. MATHESOV, 42 32 " R. mtVCY, 33 59 " J. BLIAS DURHAM, 29 16 Also the following : Naomi Lodge, amount paid installing officer : 4 00 Special Committee, L. Ferguson and R. McWhinnie. visiting Erie Lodge in the matter of J. McMath vs. Erie Lodge, 16 OU W. C. Trimble & Co., printing Grand Master's and Grand Secre- tary's Reports, 52 50 Rap. Robert Evans, from the Committee on Petitions and Cor- respoadence, submitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : KiNOBTON, Aug. 6th, 1874. lo the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. We, your (Jornmittee on Petitions, beg to report as follows : That Cards be granted by this R. W. Grand Lodge to the following Bros, of Rose Lodge No. 28, of \mherstburg, now defunct: Samuel McGee, P. G„ An- d'ew Botsford, Jonathan Lane, Simeon Kemp, A. Elli tt, J. G Kolfage, Alex. McGee, Chas. Cornwall, Thos. M. Kalcbtallar, and Edmund Anderson, provided they did not take part or share in auy illegal distribution of the fundH or other >' ."if p K- \h 1 i m JOtTRNAL OP THE 1874 property of said Lodge, and would suggest that the Grand Master, or his Deputy, make inquiry into thiti matter before said Cards are granted, We therefore submit the following : Beaolved, — That the above Report be adopted. Fatemally submitted, ROBFRT EVANS, JOSEPH WKKiHT, L. FERGUSON, Rep. Robert Evans, from the same Committee, submitted the fol- lowing Report, which was considered and adopted : KiNQSTON, Aug. 5th, 1874. lo the R. \V. Omnd Lodye of Ontario, I. O. O. F.: We, your Committee on Petitions and Correspondence, bog to report as follows : That the petition of Bros. T W. Raines, J. M. Munroe, Jas. Patterson, J. M. Sherlock, and M. L. Kilborne, be received, and that this Grand Lodge do grant said brothers a Charter to open a Subordinate Lodge in tne town of AU Uionte. /AJBO, (liat I'ros. W. H. Hoover, H. A. Ho 'ver, Alexander Thoman, .T. G, Hoovei,audJ. ' . Sinilli, of Arkona, be granted a Charter Ly this Grand LoJge for the purpose of opening a Lodge in said town. We t'leri fore submit the following : liesolved,- -That the above be adopted. Fraternally submitted, ROBERT EVAXS, _ JOSEPH WRIGHT, L. FERGUSON. Rep. Geo. Midgely, of Unity Lodge No. 47, submitted the follow- ing, which was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order : Kingston, Aug. 5th, 1874. The N. G of a Lodge resigns his position during the term, say three or four ni.jhts before its close. Can a brother, who is otherwise eligible, be nominated and elected the same evening that the resignation is received ? And can any Past Grand present proceed to instal the N. G. elect on the evening of such an election, the D. D. G M not having bean notified of such resignation, election or installation, and not being present, from the fact of not knowing that such in- stallation would take place ? Rep. J. B. Meacham submitted the following, which was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order : 1st. Can a liodge pass a By-Law to the efifect that no brother should receive the Passwoid until he has paid up hia dues three mouths in advance ? 2nd. In tlie absence of the Noble Grand, Vice-Grand, and all Past Grands, and a quorum of members, can a Lodge be opened and how ? 3rd. tan a member of the Manchester or Canadian Order, become a mem- ber of our order ? Corinthian Lodge No. 61, Rep. James Brown submitted the follow- iag, which was referred to the same Committee : Is it lawful for a Lodge to loan the funds to any brother of the Lodge, on mortgage, note, or oiherwise ? Rep. J. A. Montgomery submitted the following, which was sub- mitted to the same Committee : Would it not be conducive to the interests of our Order to abolish the use of our Charge Books during the initiatory ceremony, and during the opening and oloding exercises ? H. McAfee, P. G. M. submitted the following, which was referred to the same Committee : ) town of Al- ras referred 1874 QRAND LUDOB OV ONTARIO Tl» Can ft raemberof this Grand l,ocl?e be placed on 'oTimittee or ComraitteeB of this Grand LoTrb, against whom charKfls have been m ide an I are now pend- ing in his Lod!?e ? and u such meinbor entitled to speak, make motioas, or vote in thin Grand Body ? Rep. J. A. Parker aubmitted the following, which was referred to the same Committee : Is it lawfnl for a Subordinate TiOdije to nominate TJepresentatives to the Tl. W Grand Lodge on tlie regular night of nomination of tno elective officers for the current term ? The following was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order : Kingston, Aug. 6th, 1874. J. B. King, Esq., R. W.Grand Secretaiy : Dear Sir and Bbo.— "Will you be kind enough to submit to the R W. Grand Lodije of intario, of the I. O. U. F., my claim to the rank as a Past Grand Mas- ter of the Order. My < Clearance (lard, which Ibrou-;ht fro'u thi Pioneer liolgi of the I. '"». O. F., of Dunedin, New Zealand, and which you received at the time I clai n-i I to '>e admitted as a Charter member of Capital Lolge at Ottawa, and of which I am here, as its Representative, bears testitnony to my rank in tae « )rder. I also enclose herewith a report of the prooeedins^s of the Grand f.odnje of the I. O. O. F , held at Melbourne, Victoria, in August, 1861, as confirmatory evi- dence of my rank in the Order. I i)e?, also, to cill your attention to a para^friph in the Grand Secretary's Report, page 2, and a lettar from Bro. J. L. Ridijely, G. ■<., in which mention is made oi the affiliation then in progress, and which, you know, has since taken place. I therefore expect to rank in the Order here as a Past Grand Master. I am, my Dear Sir & Bro , Ycurs in F. L. & T., JAMES McGAW, P. G. M. The chair named the following Special Committees : On Clause 10, Grand Master's Report : J. Gibson, P. G. M., and Reps. J. A. Parker, J. Dodd?, Tllo^. Henderson, N. Flater. On Daas and Banefit^ in Grind Rjpro^e'icitive^' Rjport ; Rop^. Robert Kirkpatrick, J. M. Lawrio, J. Hoiry, F. G. Duubar, I. J. T)j,vi3, On Clause 9 of Grand Maxtor's Report, and so muc^ of Grind Representatives' Report as relates to t'le History of Odd Fellowship : J. Murray, P. G. M., Reps. J. W. Fletcher, J. Henry, J. W. Jones, and D. McConachie. O I Grand Representatives' Report, that which refers to the case of Bro. W. D. Kennedy, P.G. : Reps. S. G. Dolson, P.G.M., Geo. Midgely, J. W. Hunt, H. Walker. On Clause 15, Grind Sacretary's R3porb : J. Wooiyatt, P. G. M., ani Raps. J. A. Moat^^onaery, F. T. Yates, T. G. McCormick, J. Craig. The following notices of motion, to amend the Constitution, were read, and referred to the Committee on Legislation : By Union Lodge No. 16. To amend Article .5, Cliuse 6, of Constitution governing Subordinate Lodges of Ontario, by striking out the following : "Provided always that such weekly benefits shall in no ca^e exceed three times the quarterly contribution required from each member to the general bineflt fund." Also, amend Clause 10, same Article, by striking oat the foUowiug : "Provided alwtkyti, Uwt uo aaaait/ »iuiU ■': I !;■•■ p - I ■•- ' If ^i ii ft!i :. , w| ?6 f'5'; no JOURNAL OF THB 1874 ex-lied t'le amount that wouUl be coiitributed by any one member to Rncli Widows' and rphatiH' Fund within the spuce of tw^nty-flve ynftrs, and that, if relief he otherwine (riven, the amount Hiiall in no caHu exceed four timeB tho limit thus fixed for annuities." By Empire Lodge No. 87. Article 5, Chvuse 6. Strike out the words : "Provided alwavR that rupIi weekly benefits sh'vll in no case excead f.hree ti-n^s the quarterly contribution required from each tnnmber to th" 'jeneral benefit fund." Article ."i, Clause 10. Strike out the wonls : ''I'rovided always that no an- nuity sha'l exced the amount that woiild be contributed by any one member to such Widows' and '>rpiian' Fund within the space of twenty-five years under tlie By-LiwH of tiie I o lore, and that if reli"f be otiierwise pfivi'n, the amount shall in no case exceed four times the limit thus fi-/,„t>/ Or,i>„l .\r i^ti r. H. K. UUrri'lKY " " (!m„i \V,ir,. J. R. KtNQ ' ' (h-an'l fi-rn-fin/. A. '). CLHMKVT "" Gm,,,! Tr,;,si,rrr. JVMr-M VV '()')Y.\Tr " " Oruit Hepnuenttiliu: JOMV ;IRS IN " '■ J S. MvcMVHON "" lirii'l yfarnlhil. H. McCOLL " '• ('rntm/ Cii'i'hiitoi. W. D. (}0'i;')f)V "" (Inni Khiirifinii. W.M. KITZSIMMJ.VS " " Gvaiid Ckaplain. And a qnorum of Roi)re3entiitives. Tiie miniitoiof t'lelint senioa woro road and approved. Rep. C. Packert, from the Comuittoe on Crodollti!ll^, Huhmitted the following Report, whieli was adopted : To the II. W. Grand Lnihji' nf Ontario, I. (), (). F. Your Committee on •'^redentiuls hcg l(>ave to Rpport, t.lmt we liivve examined the Certificate of W. N. Hosey P. G.. of Nupaiu'e Lodj^e, No 8ii, itud find it <;or- rect, fliid would recommend that he be admitted and inHtrncted in the Grand Lodge Degree. We submit the followinp : lienolved.— That the above Report be adopted. CHAS. PA(;KEUT, R. McWHINNIE, J. B. KING. The following questions were presented, and severally referred to the Committee on the State of the Order : . > . By St. Thomas Lodge, No. 76, R«p. John Heard : Ist. Can an N. G., declare a member Bunpended for N. P. D., at the com- mencement of the quarterly term, which makes him 12 calendar months in ar- rears— the By-Laws providing that the quarterly contributions shall be paid in advance ? Or sl.ould such declaration by the N. G. be made at the last of said qnarterly term ? 2nd. Has an N. G-., the power to draw on the Treasurer of his Lodge for the amount of a member's sick benefits, without a vote of his Lodge for the name, or wit'iout havini» first annoiince-.l his intention to his Lodge of so doing ? By Nith Lodge, No. 96, Rep. H. C. Flaeh. Do the nights, when ofBjers are absent without excuse, count in the num- ber of nights requisite to fill up the term of office for qualifications for higher office? By Walkerton Lodge, No. 84, Rep. C. B. Stevens : Can an N. G. declare an election void, and order a new ballot ? By Corinthian Lodge No. 61, Rep. M. Weston. Can a Subordinate Lodge make snch By-Laws as will cut a member oflf from benefltF, if his dues are not paid within a given time ? By Fergus Lodge, No. 73, Rep. J. Craig. The IJy-I.aws of Fergus Lodge require the Trustees to invest the Lodge funds "either in some cliartered institution of this Province, or in a hona fide real "Rtate security." During the year 187.3 the N. (}. decided that tlie clause quoted forbid.s the Lol^je fnn Is b inj; invested iu the purchase of Township School Dabdutures. Wah bia ruiin^ correct ? '■ -'i ;;{: I V. I. 781 JOURNAL OF THB 1871 John Murray, P. O, M., from tho Special Committoe on that sub- ject, Hubiuitteil tho foUowiuj? Report, which was cousidewd and adopt- ed. 1o the K. \V.Gnindr.nihf,'of(hnario I. (). (). F. We, your Special CoinTiiittef, appointed to examine Clftune 9 of tho Grand Maa^er'H Keport, and aUo that portion of tli« Uniud Keprngpntatives' Report which rehites to the cotiipilinK of a HiKtory of our Order, most renpui;tfully uuh- mit the following : That we are of opinion that such a Hiotory would be conducive to the heHt interests of the ( Irder, And would recointnen(l that tluH R. W. Grand Body do appoint a Committee of two toco-operate with the U W. (irand Secretary, .Tas. L. Kidgely, for the cnn'^ummntion of the Hanie. And we further rccotninend that P. O. M., Tas. VVr^odyatt, and our R. W. Grand -ecretary J. R. Kiuf; ler no chargeu, applied for a Withdrawal Card, which waH balloted for and refuHed. We therefore submit the following ; RfHulveil — That if, upon the exairiination by the Grand Master, the above statement prove to be true, Belleville Lodge No. 81 is hereby directed to grant such Card within thirty days, and in the event of the Lodge not complying witli this direction, the Grand Master is hereby instructed to suspend said lielleville Lodge. Respectfully submitted. HUGH DI,AIN, FIFE FOWLER, J. HAM PEliUY, WM FREEMAN. On motion to adopt the report, it was moved in amendment by Rep. H. Blain, seconded by J. Murray, P. G. M.. That the further consideration of this Report be laid on the table till this afternoon. Moved in amendment to the amendment, by Rep. Jalfray, Becouded by Rep. Brown, That the Report be referred back to the (/ommittee, with instructions to ex- amine the Representatives of Belleville Lodge No. 81 upon the appeal, and report this afternoon. The qucHtion beinf; on the amendment to the amendment by Rep. Jaffray, it was declared lost. The question now being on the amendment of Rep. H. Blain, it was not agreed to. The question recurring on the adoption of the report, ft was resol- ved in the affirmative. Rep. Hugh Blain, from the same committee, presented the follow- ing report : i , i . To the II. W. Grand Loihjc of Ontario, 1.0.0. F. - , i EXCKLBIOB Loi)0£ No. 44, \ The Grand Master J Your ommittee on Appeals, to whom was referied the above case, beg to report as follows : 1 In ' pril, 1872, Bro. Pryke upplied for withdrawal card from above Lodge. The ballot was taken, and the N. Li. declared the card not granted. 2 Some weeks after, the N. (.. remarked in the Lodge room, that he had made some mistake of Bio. P.ryke's application, as there were a majority of wliite balls in the ballot. 3. ^tthe annual meeting of this R.W.Grand Lodge, held at Windsor, in August, 1872, Rep. Uriffith, of Excelsior Lodge No. 44, submitted two questions touching the above points, and which were leferred to the Committee on the State of the Urder. For report of said committee, and adoption of the same, see pages 601, 502, Journal 1872. 4. On the visit of P. G. M., Murray to said I odge (during the year of his in- cumbency), Bro. Griffith asked the Grand Ni aster (referring to above proceedings held at Windsor), "whether Bro. Prjke was a member of our Lodge ?" The offi- cial answer of Grand Master Murray was, "Brothers, I would rather you would .1 1v' ■• n f . "' 1U JOURNAL OP THE 1874 flU'if M'-'. settle tliis matter anion'' yonraelvcR " instend of coTiplyincr with tho instructions of this R. W. Uriind Lo Ige, iis set forth iu the above uained report, mentioned in section three of tliis report. 5. In September, 1873, ro. Gviflith nsked the N. 'J., "if Bro. Pryke wns a member of I'^xcelsior Lodgi'." The N. (t answered "yes." Uro. Sriffith iippi-iiled from the chair to the Lodpe, and the rulini; of tlie cliair was snstiuned. 6. Bro. Grillith then appeaU'd from the l.odire to the D. J) Grand Master. The D. D. G. M., in the presence of the present Grand Master, decltired "that Bro Pryke was not a member of any Lodge." The Grand Master confirmed this decision. 7. From April, 1872, to October, 1873, Bi-o. Pryke regularly paid his dues, acted on Standing Committees, and also held an office in the Lodge. 8. Your Committee find that the decision of the Grand Master was grounded on the before mentioned report of the Committee on the Sta«e of the Order. Pages 501, 5' 2, Journal of this R. W. Grand ' odge, 18 r2, previously quoted. Resolved, — That the above appeal of Excelsior Lodge No. 44, be not sustained FIFE F 'WLER, WM. ii'REIiMAN. H. BLAIN. J.HAM PE'JHY, At tbe request of Rep. J, S. McMahon, of Excelsior Lodge No. 44, the appeal of Kxcelsior Lodge was read. On motion to adopt the report, Rep. J. S. McMahon, seconded by Rep. W. Lewis, moved in amendment, as follows : Resolved, -That the word "not" in the resolution accompanying the report be ctricken out- Pending the consideration of the Report, the following, moved by Rep. J. F. O'Neil, seconded by Rep. J. E. Durham, was resolved in the negative : Resolved, That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn until two o'clock p. m. The question now being upon the adoption of the amendment of Rep. J. S. McMahon, it was declared lost. The question recurring upon the adoption of the report, it was adopted. Rep. J. S. McMahon, of Excelsior Lodge No. 44, asked permission to appeal to the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, which, on motion of Rep. H. Blain, was granted. James Woodyatt, P. G. M., from the Committee on the State of the Order, submitted the following report, which was considered seriatim and adopted: To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. 0. F. Your Committee on the State of the Order report iipon the questions of Rep. Jont s, of Dominion Lodge, as fo lows: 1. In electing the •.'epreseiitaiives to the rjrand Lodge, is it necessary that the rol' of members in "good standing, ' be called before or at the time the ballots are cast ? Answer. — Yes, if the By laws require it, or a member in "good standing" de- mands it before the ballot is taken. 2. Is it necessary, in election of Grand Representatives, that nominations be made, or may the Lodge proceed to ballot for any P G. in good standing whether he has been nominated or not ? Answer — See page 78, Digest, Ontario, 2nd Decision 3. Does not clause 3, article i, of Constitution of Subordinates, conflict with clause 1838, of "White s Digest," particularly with reference to the implied inde- fiuite BUBpensiou of a member ? ■•• i> ■ ' V: aid his dueu, ng the report sport, it was 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 725 AnHwer. — Yes, inasmuch us auspensiotis, other tlian for non-payment of dues must not be for an indefinite time. We submit the following : Renolvfd, — That tlie above Report be adopted. JAMES WOODYATT, ROBERT TRACY, J. B. McTNTYRE. H. C. BINGHAM, W. GEORGE MUTTON. Rep. R. Tracy, from tlie same Committee, presented the following Report, which was cousidereil seriatim and adopted : To the E. W. Graml Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. 0. F. Your Committee on State of the Order, to whom were referred the following, questions, submit as follows : Question by Corinthian Lodge No. 61, Oshawa : 1. Is it proper for the Noble Grand to take the book in his possession out of the Lodge Room ? We reply — No. See Charge Book. Question of Oxford Lodge No. 77 : 2. Is it lawfnl to keep the inner door closed against the admission of Mem- liers under any other head of business than opening and initiating? In reply we answer — No. Question of Warriner Lodge No. 75 : 3. Within what time can a Brother apply for a degree after being rejected ? Answer. — See page 44, Ontaiio Digest, Decision second. We therefore submit the following : Besolrcil, — That the above Report be adopted. ROBERT TRACY, JAMES WOODYATT, J. B. McINTYUE, H. C. BINGHAM, W. GEORGE MUTTON. Rep. R. Tracy, from the same Committee, j)resented the following report, which was considered seriatim and adopted : To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. 0. F. Your Committee on State of the Order to whom was referred certain ques- tions, submit as follows : On the question of Niagara Falls Lodge No, 53, viz : Whether there is any law stating that Lodges have to provide Past Grands and members with legalia? If not, do Past Grands and members have to furnish their own regalia? Answer. — The Lodge must provide suitable Regalia. See Digest, Sec. 1648. On the questions of WardsviUe Lodge No. 60, as follows : 1. When a number of persons join the nearest Lodge to their locality for the express purpose of becoming the charter members of a new Lodge, has the Lodge whicli they join the power to return the initiation and degrree fees to them if it sees fit? Answer --The Lodge has the right. See page 79, Ontario Digest. 2. If so, under what heading shall the payment of said money be returned in the semi-annual report? Answer. — Under a special head. We submit the following : ^ Re!tolved,—'^\\fA the above report be adopted. R. TRACY, W. GEORGE MUTTON. H.C.BINGHAM, JAMES WOODYATT, J. B. MclNTYRE. Rep. W. G. Mutton, from the same Committee, sabraitted the fol- lowing report, which was considered seriatim as read, and adopted : 01 m :... ■> t ■ 1" - • m • ■ .-; ;, r > * ' ■ ; Mi 726 JOURNAL OP TEE 1874 To the R. W. Orand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. O. F. Your Committee ou the State of the Order, to whom was referred Clauses 2, 4, 5, (5, 7, 8, 12, 14, and cart of Claases 2 and 16 of the M. W. G-rand Master's Re- port, (uid (Mauses 11, 12 and 14 of the Grand Secretary's lieporl, beg to say : That we have duly considered the several matters, which are touched upon in the above clauses, and with a view of preventing; any misunderstanding in tlic matter, we shall speak of them in rotation as they appear iu the several Beports. We therefore respectfully submit the follows : Gkand Mastuh's Rf.i'out, Clause 2. — We thiuk that on account of the changes made at the last session of the Griind Lol^e, in tiw. duties of the ,VI. W. G. M', the circular was required, and that tlie results were favorable to a great extent. ('lause 3. — We concur in the opinion, that the case was of sufficient import- ance, that an appeal should be made to the Subordinate Lod};es, and are very much pleased to liear that it met with such a liberal response . Clause. 4.— With refjard to the four questions which are answered in the clause, we would say that the answer to query one is correct, see Con of Sul)., article (5, clause lo. Likewise the answer to Query 2, see D. White's Digest, 2(11 and 304. Also that to query !i, see Out. Dig pp. 104 and Con. of Sub., article 4, clauses 8, (I and 10. We agree with the answer to query 4, as regards the funds proper of the Lodge, bat think that where there is a contingent fund in connec- tion with tlie Lodge, it is sometimes expedient to pay out for special purposes, more than the amount specified by the By-Laws. We agree with the observations made at the latter end of this clause, and cc taiuly think that a great many unnecessary questions are asked which a care- ful examination of the Digest would answer. We also think that it should be dis- tinctly understood that the only legitimate channel of communication is through the Deputy of the District, and sincerely trust that on the part of every Lodge, no such want of courtesy shall occur during the present year. Clause .5.— We fully agree with the first part of this clause but do not concur in the latter part, as we think the present system is all that is necessary, and that the services of any efficient officer will hardly be overlooked. ,.lause 0.- -We agree in the opinion that the failure of a Deputy District Grand Master to report is a grave omission ou his part, and think tlm if the proposed (urculars were issued they would perhaps help the matter to some ex- tent. Clause 7.— We heartily concur in the opinion of the M. W. Grand Master with regard to outside parades of our Order. Clause b. — We are glad to hear that during the year a number of new halls have been dedicated to the principles and uses of our Order, and are pleased to find that the Order is so prosperous. Clause 12. We are very pleased to find that there have been so few appeals, and think that this is a sign, that most of the Subordinate Lodges iu the juris- diction are working in harmony. Clause 14. — We congratulate the M. W. G. M.,aud the Order in Ontario, upon the success that attended the efforts to resuscitate Barrie Lodge, and are very pleased to observe that this is the onlv Lodge which had to give up its Charter for some time past, and that now it has been resuscitated, it leaves the list of Lodges unbroken from No. 44 to the last Lodge instituted, No. 144. Clause 10. — We concur in the M. W. G. Master's arrangements with regard to the appointment of the Committee on the Laws of Subordinates, and think that the same principle, upon which the other Standing Committees were ap- pointed, will give general satisfaction. The Grand Sechetaby's Report. Clause 2.— With regard to this clause, we must say that we highly deprecate such a state of affairs, and think that the parties to blame, be they the District Deputies or the Subordinate Lodges mentioned, should receive a reprimand from ths R. W. Grand Body, so that a like state of affairs, should not occur again. Clause 12. — We think that this clause should be referred to the Finance Committee. Clause 14. — We highly appreciate the action taken by the M. W. Grand Master in the Memphis and Shreveport affair, and I thiuk the Subordinate •' ,„ I', 1874 GRAND LODGE Oh' ONTABIO 727 Lodges me to be complimented upon their liberal response, and tin; magnificent sum donated by them for that pur{)OHe. Your Committee submit tlie following. : Rtsolvcd,— That the above report be adopted. W. GEORGE MUTTON, ROBERT TRACY, H. C. BINGHAM. .T. D. McINTYRE, JAMES WOODYATT. AFTERNOON SESSION. !f Grand Master Half-Past Two OClock, P. M. . The Graud Lodge re-asseuibled, pursuant to adjoui'uiueut. The miautes of the morning Session were read and confirmed. The repOio of the Special Cress their surprise that such a question should be asked. We submit tlie following : Resolved, —That the above Report be adopted. JAMES WOODYATT, W. GEORGE MUTTON, J. B. McINTYRE. Rep. J. B. Mclntyre, from the Committee on the State oi the Order, submitted the following report, which was considered neriatiiH, and adopted : I. 1871 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 729 refeiTod the iquest of one 1. to nttend to to this R. \\\ iug signitied Bfore Ills MUC- IN GH AM. /OODYATT, >N. imittecl the •eferred ques- atives to the ictive ofBceis BINGHAM, lACY, N. jmitted the d the follow - ommeud the . $60 00 . 15 00 . la It) . 27 50 . 16 50 , 15 30 . 18 00 . 15 00 . 4 CO . 20 00 4 00 16 00 W. C. Trimble, priuting Reports of M. W. Graud Master and R. W. Grtiud Secretary ; 52 50 We therefore sulimit the following : Resolved, — That the foregoing Report be adopted. WM. BADENACH, "VV. W. GRIFFEY, JOHl< M. LAWRIE. Rep. W. W. Griffey, from the Committee ou Fiuauce, submitted the foUowiuw Report, whicli was considered and adopted : To the R. W. Gtaud Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. The Finance Committee beg respectfully to submit the following : That we have examined the D. D. Grand Master's Reports, and would recom- mend the payment of such as are entered below : Geo. W. Jessop $17 30 J. D. Mathesou 42 30 R. Tracy 33 59 J. E.Durham 26 16 In reference to Claxise 12 of the Grand Secretary's Repoi-t, your Committee beg leave to report that the protest in reference to the ^\i has been withdrawn, and the affair satisfactorily settled. We therefore submit the following : Resolved, — That the foregoing Report be adopted. WM. BADENACH, •^ W.W.GRIFFEY, J. M. LAWRIE. Rep. R. Evans, from the Committee ou Petitions and Correspond- ence, submitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : To the Ii. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. We, the undersigned Conimittee on Petitions and Corrci^ijondence, would beg leave to submit the following Report, upon the communication of Durham Lodge, complaining of a laxity of duty on the part of Bro. Vann. D.D.G.M.. to- wards the said Lodge : Resolved,— TliAt the said Bro. Vann, in neglecting to send the Semi-Annual Password to tlie said Lodge, according to his obligation, and frequent promises made by telegi-aph and letter, is guilty of negligence of his oblig-ition ; and we, the committee, consider that Bro. Vann is deserving of the censure of tliis R. W. Grand Body. Resolved, — That the above report be adopted. UOBEBT EVANS, JOSEPH WRIGHT, LEONARD FERGUSON. Rep. Joseph Wright, from the Committee on Petitions and Corres- l)0udence, submitted the following Report, whicli was adopted : To the R. W. (rniiid Lodyc of Ontario, I. O. O. F. We, the undersigned Committee on Petitions and Correspondence, submit the following report : Resolved, — That the following Lodges whicJi have been working under dis- pensation during the last year, be granted Charters, viz : Sydenham Valley Lodge No. 120. . Wallaceburg. Saxon " 121. .AilsaCiuig. .Streetsville " 122 . . Streetsville. Palmerston " 123...Palmei-ston. Dresden *' 124 .. Dresden. I, i'.-i! f-r ^ ■ 'Hi. ' 780 JOURNAL OF THE 1871 Stella " 125..Carleton Place. Samia " 12(5. .Sarnia. Mizpah " 127.. Belleville. Myatic " 128. .Kilbride. Charity '* 129. Sunderland. Livingston .' " 13e...ThoroId. Marion " 131. Renfrew. Oakville " 132. .Oakville. Olencoe " 133..Glencoe. Orient " 134,..Welland. Peaceful Dove " 136. .Canuiugton. Cobourg " 13(5. .Cobour|jj. St. Lawrence , " 137..Brockville. Ancaster " 138..Anca8ter. Garnet " 13». .Mount Forest. Leamington " 140. .Leamington. Capital " 141.. Ottawa. Concord " 142. .Kingsville. BayofQuinte " 143..Picton. Ridgetown , " 144...Hidgetowiu Riverside " 145. .Iroquois. Vivian " 166...Arnprior. Model " 148. .Wyoming. We therefore move the adoption of the above Resolution. ROBERT EVANS, ' JOSEPH WRIGHT, LEONARD FERGUSON. Key. L. Fergusou, from the same Committee, submitted the t'ol. lowing Report, wliicli was adopted : To the E. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0.0. F. ■ ■ ' Your Committee on Petitions and Coirespondence, to whom was refeiTed tlu' letters and communications of the Grand Master to the Grand Secretary, also the communications written to the (-irand Secretary, find all papers correctly filed, reflecting great credit upon the Grand Secretary, considering the immense amount of matter which passed through his hands. AH of which is respectfully submitted. Resolved, — That the foregoing be adopted. ROBERT EVANS, JOSEPH WRIGHT, LEONARD FERGUSON. Rep. G. W. Pontine was granted leave of absence for the remainder of the Session. J. Gibson, P. G. M., from the Si)ecial Committee on Districts, sub- mitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : 2o the R. W. Grand Loihje of Ontario, I. O. 0. F. We, your Committee appointed to consider Clause 10 of the M. W. Grand Master's Address, beg leave to submit the following Report : Your Committee deem it advisable to reduce the number of Districts, and beg leave to recommend the following : District No. 1 : To comprise all east of the County of Frontenac. District No. 2 : To comprise the Counties of Frontenac, Lennox, Prince Edward, Hastings and Addingtou. District No. 3 : To comprise the Counties of Northumberlard, Peterborough, Durham and Ontario, with tne exception of Nipissing Lodge, No. 79. District No. 4 : To comprise the Counties of York, Peel and Simcoe, Nipis- sing Lodge No. 79, and Maple Leaf Lodge No. 57. District No. 5 : To comprise the Counties of Haltou, Wentworth and Wel- lington. \ 1674 GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. 781 Tleton Place. jted the i'ol. District No. 6 : To comprise the Counties of Welland, Haldinmnd, Norfolk and Lincoln. District N'o. 7 : To comprise the Pouuties of Waterloo, Brant and Oxford. District No. 8 : To comprise the bounties of Perth and Huron. District .N'o. 9 :, To comprise the Counties of Grey and Bruce. Distiict No. 10 : To coinpriso the Counties of Middlesex, Elgin and Lamb- ton. District No. 11 : Tc comprise the Counties of Essex and Kent. Your Committee would recommend the District Deputies to visit each Lodge once a year officially, the expense of sucli visit to he borne by thia Grand Lodge. All of which is fraternally submitted. Resolved, — That the foregoing be adopted. .JOHN GIBr^ON, ROBT. DODDS, JNO. A. PARKER, NATHAN FLATEB, THOS. HENDERSON. The hour of four o'clock having arrived, being fixed by the Con- stitution for tlie election of oflBcers, the chair declarou chat order of businesB now open. The chair nanaed Reps. W. G. Mutton and J. D. Matheson, tellers. Nominations for Grand Master being called the following were made . GRAND M.*STER. P. G., H. Blain nominated P. G., W. Fitzsimmons " M. Weston " " R. Warriner. " Jno. Graham " " F. Fowler. " T. Healey " " H. E. Buttery. Rep. H. E. Buttery declined. Rep. W. Fitzsimmons elected on first ballot. Nominations for R. W. Deputy Grand Master being called for, the following were made : DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. H. E. Buttery. R. Evans. J. B. Mclntyre. E. Beltz. F. Fowler. H. Blain. P. G. M., H. McAfee nominated P. G. " S. G. Dolson " " P. G., J. M. Lawrie " W. Badenach " " " T. McCormick " W. F. Roome, P. G's. J. B. Mclntyre, E. Beltz and H. Blain dechned. P. G., H. E. Buttery, elc-ted on first ballot. Nominations for R. W, Grand Warden, were made as follows R. VV. GRAND WARDEN. P. G., H. Wilson, nominated P. G., J. T. Hornibrook. i;h audWel- J. Urquhart, " J. A. Parker, P. G. M., H. McAfee, " " Jas. Smith, " P. G., R. Warriner, " P. G., R. Evans, declined P. G., J. T. Hornibrook elected on 8rd ballot. Nominations for Grand Secretary, was then called. Hugh McCall. W. D. Gordon. Isaac Smith. R. Evans, C. S. Male. * if H T ii 1.. ■. r ' 1 h '■■■'■' 1 I, 1 •# 7sa JOURNAL OF THE 1874 It. W. URAND SKCRKTARY. P. G., Hu^h Blaiu nomiuated P. G., J. B. Kiu^. Elected by Acclamation. Nominations for Grand Treasurer were made as follows : GRAND TRKASURKIi. P. G., J. B. Mclntyre nominated P. G.,P. B. Hatch. " Thos Reid " " Geo. Irwin. " .T. K. Dnrham " " J. Lawrence. " H. Blain " " A. D. Clement. P. G. Treas. A. D, Clement's name was withdrawn. Geo. Irwin, P. G., elected on 2nd ballot. Nominations were then called for a representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States. RKPRESKNTATIVE TO G. L. U. S. ' l P. G. M., H. McAfee, nominated P. G., W. N. Ford. ' - > P. G., H. Wilson " " Jno. Murray. " J. T. Hornibrook " " Jno. Barr, " J. H. Perry " P. G. M., Geo. Wright. *' J. Lawrence " " Jno. Gibson. " E. Beltz " " H. McAfee. " " '• " S. G. Dolson. P. G. M's., G. Wright, H. McAfee, and S. G. Dolson declined. .John Barr, P. G. M., elected on 3rd ballot. The following, moved by Sep. J. S. McMahon, seconded by Rep. J. C. Williams, was resolved in the affirmative. Resolved, — That when this Grand Lodge adjourn, it stands adjomned until 8 o'clock this evening. Whereupon the Grand Lodge adjourned. 'I«: M-'-->~- EVENING SESSION. r. . t '1 ' • ' Kingston, Aug. 6, 1874, 8 p. m. The Grand Lodge re-assembled, pursuant to adjournment. Present, — All the Grand Officers, and a quorum of Representatives. The minutes of the afternoon session were read and approved. Several accounts were read, and referred to the Committee on Finance. " ,' ' ' ' , ,.' On motion, the hour of nine o'clock was set apart for the exempli- fication of the secret work. H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., from the Committee on State of the Order, submitted the foUov/ing Report, which was .considered seriatim, and adopted ; • ' 1974 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. Its the Grand To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I.O.O.F. The Committee on State of the Order submit the following : ** ' On question of Belleville Lodge No. 81, viz., Must all commiiuications from a Subordinate Lodge to the Bight Worthy Grand Secretary be forwarded only by the D. D. (i rand Master? Answer— Yes. See Ontario Digest, page 52, 1st decision. From the same. Do the replies to communications so forwarded to the Grand Secretary by a Subordinate Lodge, become the property of the Subordinate Lodge, or can the D. D. (t. M. retain them and communicate verbally such parts of said answers as he thinks proper ? Answer. — They become the property of the Subordinate Lodge. From the same. Must all moneys due the R. W. Grand Secretary, for sup- plies, by a Subordinate Lodge, be paid to the D. D. Grand Master, and can he refuse to instal the officers elect if said money is not paid to him? Answer. Yes. Fron* the same. Is it the duty of a Committee on Character to see the ap- plicant personal'y, and examine him previous to their reporting to the Lodge ? Answer. — See Ontario Digest, page 43, Cth decision. On question by Corinthian Lodge No. 61. Oshawa, as follows: If a candidate for admission is balloted f-r and elected, and on being exam- ined by the Lodge Surgeon is found unsound, can the candidate be initiated ? Answer.— Yes, if the Lodge see lit to incur the responsibility. From the same After the Vioe Grand declares the ballot against a candi- date, can a Noble (irand ask for another baliot without the consent of the Vice Grand before he declares the candidate rejected ? Answer— The action of the Vice Grand need not efifect the course to be pur- sued by the Nobla Grand, but the Noble Grand's action should be guided by On- tario Digest, page 81, 3rd decision. From the sxme. If any Lodge grants aid to a brother of any other Lodge in good standing, can the said Lodge claim the amount granted from the Lodge to which the brother belongs ? Answer. -No, except such as is provided for by the By-laws of his Lodge or by his card? Question by Empire Lodge No. 87, "St. ( 'atharines : Is a scarlet member eligible for an elective office, if having been appointed to an appointed office, but absents himself from the same during a majority of the meetins nights? Answer.— No, if there are other qualified members in nomination. On the question by Howard Lodge No. 58: Can the N. U. compel all members entitled to vote, including the candidates, to do so ? Answer. — See Rule of Onler No. 17. Subordinate Lodge. From the same. Can the N. G. admit members during the progress of a ballot ? Answer.— Yes. From the same. During the progress of an election of officers, when several ballots are taken without decision for the same office, should members be admit- ted between the several ballots or not, uutil a decision is arrived at, or is the same.to be held as a continuous ballot? Answer. — Members should be admitted at any time during a ballot? From the same. When blanks are cast at an election of Subordinate Lod,;e Officers, should they l:e considered as votes ? Answer.— The usage in this .) urisdiution is to count no ballots except those for parties in regular nomination. In oonclnsion, your Committee move the adoption of the foregoing Report and Answers. ^,^^^„^^ .^,,. H. C. BINGHAM, J. B. McINTYEE. W. GEOBGE MUTTON, R. TRACY, JA». WOODYATT. Sep. John Graham, from the following Report : Committee on Retams, made the i .1 ■i" P '' li ; if !» .1 .' t i :t:; ■i' i M'^ ^' i ■ ;,' ■'.Wft w. ■■ "rtl :!^* 1 1 ,(:^iH 704 JOURNAL OF THK 1874 'lo the R. \V. III ml lAnh]e nf Ontario, /. (). O. h\ We your Committee ou ReturiiH bt-g knve to report that w« have carefully examined the returiiH from the difTerent Subordinate and Decree LodgeH,iiud fliiil the following errors aiul ominHiouH : Term Ending Tebm Ending Dbc. 3l8t, 1878. June. 30th, 1874. Error of 2 in Total mem- Error carried from Doo. berahip, rtOo. per Capita -. Hhort. Correct. Error of ten in membership por Deo. report overpaid '; I per capita, 95. , . Correct. Error of 12 in total mem- bership, per capita two ■ dollars short. Error of 8 in Total mem- Error of Dec. carried to bership. June report, and per capita overpaid 75c. Error of one in suspen- Error carried forward from sion?. Five too many in December overpaid < apita total membership. tax 91-25, error $108 total receipts. No statement of dues, Correct, initiation or degrees. No account of two admit- Error of $10 in total ted by card in summary, amount of all funds, and lio names in columns uf two admitted by card. Correct. Night i)f meeting omit- ted. No Seal attached. Correct. ' Error of fourteen in mem- Error of 1 in membership hers in good standing, and per last report, error in total membership ■r<,•>.^r•»■^'^•■v^'^'•■ . of two, and too little per " " •' f*.''*".'^ capita of 50c. Error of one in total mem- Error caiTiod from Dec, berhhip. • to June report. Error of two in member- Error of two members and ship, and 50c. too little per 50c too little per Capita, capttn. Correct. Overj aid per capita 25c. No ftccomit of money in Name of Bro. withdrawn TreaH liaiidH neither in (t not inserted no total of B Fund lior \V & C) Fund, amounts of cash. $36 of a discrepeucy in cash. Error of 9 in total mem- Corrpct. bership •'SI short in per rwf -.•♦««:•» «ia»i»-w t-i «■. capita. - - Chatham, No. 20, Eureka No. 80, Erie, No. 88, ,! . Gore, No. 84 Forest City, No. 38. Rondeau, No. 40, Mt. Ziou, No. 46, Dominion, No. 48, Covenant No. 52, Fidelity, No. 55, Corinthian, No. 61, Victoria, No. 64, Exeter, No. 67. North Star, No. 68, Fergus, No. 78, Bothwell, No. 74, St. Thomas, No. 76, Oxford No 77, Dnrham, No. 78, »;'f^}H*yft..i K;|■'^•^, J" Correct (SuvPf't / /. ,. Enor of two in present membership, SOc.per capita too little. Error of three short in totol membership last report. One mass of miBtakes and Error of two in member- marginal notes. ship, figures so badly blot- ' ted cannot make them out. Correct. Error of one in totol mem- bership, per last re].ort 26c. ovarpaid per o«pit». 1874 OBAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. m Amifcy, No. 80, Denver, No. 82, Walkerton, No. 81, CreHceut, No. 104, Waterloo, No. 107, Boyal Oak, No. 108, III i.'i'.i Maitland, No. 119, <«»»-><« Correct. Correct. Mistake of one in uutubur in good standing. Correct. II (' Jll Marion, No. 131, Correct. Correct. Correct. Correct* Mistake, 11 in total mem- Ixjruhip. Overpaid Capita tnx on »1.60. Correct. Error in total membership from last report overpaid Cap. tax 25c. Mistake of one in member- ship overpaid Capita tax 25c. Mistake of three in mem- bers overpaid capita tax 75c. per last report. Error of four in total num- ber as per last report, due Grand Lodge $1. Overpaid Capita tax 91.60. Cobourg, No. 136, Leamington, No. 140, Not signed by Sec, no seal. Widow and Orphans fund not separated from gene- ral fund. Bay of Quinte, No. 143, No statement of Division of total funds. The returns of all other Lodges are correct. In conclusion, we your committee would respectfully suggest the necessity of the D. D. Orand Master being instructed to impress upon the minds of the Secre- tary the importance of their being more careful in filling out their semi-annual return, as the unsatisfactory manner in which they are at present made oat, es- peciiilly among the older liodges, is very much to be regretted, and would recom- mend that T^odges having old form of return books, be instructed to return them to the Urand Secretary, and obtain the new ones, as they are superior in conve- uience and arrangement. A large proportion of the mistakes have taken place in the transfer of total membership from the old to the new forms, from the fact of the suspended mem- bers not being included in the total decrease, the reinstated members being inclu- ded in the increase. This mistake is not liable to occur again, with the new forms, and would recommend that Secretaries carefully revise their books, in order to start their returns upon a correct basia. We therefore submit the following : Besolvtd, — That the foregoing Report be adopted. ^-^ - -.^f ; „• All of which is respectfully submitted. .,'.j W. MENZIES, WM. MURPHY, F. F. LAWRENCE, JNO. GRAHAM, Rep. W. Menzies, from the Committee on Returus, made the fol- lowing Report, which was considered and adopted : Jo the R. W. Orand IjoeUje of Ontario, 1. O. 0,F. We, your Committee on Returns, beer leave to say that we have examined a communication from the D. D. O. M., of Belleville Lodge No. 81, enclosed in the returns, in which he gives the names of the total number of members on the )>ookB of Belleville Lodge No 81, which shows four members less than their re- turn sheet, thus reducing their representation one. Wu would strongly urge on nil '1 \■^ !' ai m . 1 ,1 ) ■1 ■' i ; i, ^ iBt t ' 1. . ;■- *■ -■ ' i f a; •■; '"•"■' 1 ,.."' '■ ' ' W' ' I sfs; -ft;,* 786 JOURNAL OP THB MM D.D.Q.M.'s to examinu the bouka of oaoh Lod^e before itiHtitllatioa, to preveut Biieli erroi-H in future. We submit as foUowi) : v < . JtcHolved, That the above Report be adopted. WM. MKNZIES, \V. MURPHY, F. F. LAWRENCE, JNO. GRAHAM. Rep. F. F. Lawroace, from tho Hamo Committee, submittud tlie foUowinfi Report, which waH adopted : 'lo the R. W. Ontnd Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. B\: We, your Committee, to whom was referred (Mause 8 of the Oraud Secretary's Report, and Abstract from the Semi-Annual Returns for the year endiDf; Juno 90tn, 1874, beg leave to say : Int. That we approve of the cliauge in the Semi- Annual Return sheet, it beiuj; more simple and less liable to mistakes, and would recommend that Lodges be instructed to procure the new Return Book, at a cost of forty cents per book. 2nd, That we have caiefully examined the Abstract of the Semi-Annual Returns for the year ending June 30th, 1874, all of which we find correct. JtesolveJ, — I'hat the foregoing Report be adopted. Fraternally submitted. WM. MENZIBS, WM. MURPHY, F. F. LAWKENBE, JNO. GRAHAM. Rep. Hu^h Blain, from the Committee on Appeals, submitted tlie following Report : ■ ■• , • To the B. W- Grand Lodge of Ontario, 1. 0. O.F. \ ' D. D. Rose, ] ' ' • - vs. j- Fidelity Lodge No. 56.) ' Your Committee, to whom was referred the appeal of D. D. Rose against the action of Fidelity Lodge No. 56, have carefully considered the facts as presented. It does not appear from the papers that the proper notice has been given tu the Subordinate Lodge, and therefore your Committee have only the statement of the appellant. We tnerefore submit the following : Jieaolved, —Tha,t the further consideration of thi^ appeal be laid over to tin- next Session of this Grand Lodge, without prejudice to either party concerned. HUGH BLAIN, FIFE FOWLER, M . J. HAM PERRY, WM. FREEMAN, On motion to adopt the Report, Rep. Jas. Beuty, seconded by Rep. J. P. Langlais, moved the following, which was not agreed to : Bosolved, — That all after the word "That," in the resolution accompany- int! the Keport, be stricken out, and the following substitu'.ed : " The appeal be dismissed." The question recurring on the adoption of the Report, it was re- solved in the affirmative. Rep. J. H. Perry, from the Committee on Appeals, submitted the following Report, which was adopted : To tlie R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. 0. F AvoK Lodge No. 41, ^ >>i.V.>"»4 vs. . Grand Lodge. ) ■ ■>".» .4. Your Committee, to whom was referred the above case, beg to report as follows : .., r. a 1974 OKAXD LODGE OF ONTARIO 787 lat. Your Committee And, that on the 10th Decomhitr, 1872, tlte Grand Httc- retary posttid by letter, post-paid, to Avon Lodge No. 41, 12 ViaitinR CardH and 12 Withdrawal Cardrt. 2nd. Your Committee And that Huid Cards have not b«en received hy Raid Avon Lodffe. Thert/ore ReBolved,— That the appeal of Avon Lodi^e, No. 41 be HUBtainnd' and tliat the said charge in the Grand Lodge account againut Avon Lodge be ex- punged. HIT BLAIN, FIFE FOWLER, J. HAMPEKRY, WM. FREEMAN, Rop. Hn. Bliiin from the Committoe on AppealH, submitted tlie following Report : .'o. 89.) " Til the H H' Ornml Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. O. F. H. F. Tuck, v». Uklianoc Loduk N Your Committeu to whom wan referred the above case, beg to report, as ful- lowH : Among the papum submitted in this matter, we do not tlnd tliat Reliance ' Lodgt! No. 80 was served with notice of appeal. Neither do we find any certifi- eti papers containing the charge — the action of the committee appointed by the |jods{H to try the same - nor do we lind, action of the Lodge thereon. The only evidence before your committee is the statement of the appellant. Therefore 7?*«oZ»'«/,- That the further consideration of this appeal be post- poned until the next annual Session of this R. W. Grand Lodge. Itaolned, — That the above Report be adopted. HU. BLAIN, FIFE F( iWLER, ' ' . J.HAM PERRY, • ^ WM. freeman: The uiotiou beiug to adopt the Report, Rep. H.' Walker, Hecouded by Rep. Wm. Jaffray, moved the amend as follows, which was not agreed to. f'cHolvd : -That all after the words "Therefoi-e resolved" in the first reso- lution flccompanyiiig the Report, be stricken out, and the following substituted : "That the appeal be dismissed." The question being on the adoption of the Report, it was agreed to. Rep. H. Blain gives notice, that at this afternoon's session he will niove the adoption of the following amendments to the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges, viz : •, ';' '" - • ' To amend Clause .5, Art 2, as follows : After the word "Clearance" in the second line, insert," or Dismissal Certifi- cate. To amend Clause 8, Art. 2, by adding, "and to the R. W. Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, monthly." To amend clause 13, Art 2, by adding, "except by dispensation." Clause 14, .Art 2 To be placed under a special heading, to be termed Gardb. Clause 15, Art 2. lo be placed under a special heading, to be termed Rk-ad- \ri88I0N." To amend Clause 7, Article 3, by striking out "declared elected by acclama- tion," and substitute "balloted for by some member, and declared elected unani- mously." "if t', n Sl! ■It '■.- f 4 788 JOURNAL OF THE 1874 i. To amend Clause 1. Art. 4, as follows : Strike out the word "seini-tnonthly," and substitute the word "fortnightly." To amend Clause 3 and 4, by striking out the second "(he" in the third line. To amend Clause 4, Art 4 as follows .* Strike out the words "other Lo Iges" in the first line, and substitute the words "the Order ;" before the word "term" in the second line, insert the word '•current " and after the same word "term," insert the words "upon presentation of a proper Card," and before the word "oificer" in the same line, add the word "elective." To amend Clause 6. Art. 4, as follows : After the word "semi-annual" in the first line, insert, "or annual, as provided by its by laws ;" and after the word "respectively," add "if semi-annual, and on the first regular meeting in -fuly, it annual." To amend Clause 3, Art. 6, as follows : Strike out the words "an indefinite," in the first line, and substitute the words "a definite ;" also strike out the words, "for any other cause than for non- payment of dues," and strike out the word "shall, ' and substitute the word "may" in the third line. Strike out Clause 4, Art. 6, entire. Clause 5 to be numbered Clause 4 ; rest of Clauses to be re-numbered accor- dingly. To amend Planse 10, Art. 6, as follows : After the word "three" in the third line, add, "or more." ' ', ,'; , To amend Clause 12, Art. 6, as follows : After the word "one" in the second line, add the words, "more or." Nine o'clock having arrived, being the hour set apart for the exem- plification of the secret work, the Grand Representatives proceeded with that busineus : and after some time spent in secret session, the Grand Lodge resumed its regular business, when on motion the Grand Lodge adjourned until nine o'clock to-morrow morning. r , :-■, (,i-., .M , ■ ■ ^ - ' ■ ", '7 '^Y'-'""V: ^ THIBD DAY. ,n v . .^ , . - . . ',■,■• \- ' . "- I. iiiji;".. > ■ ' ,, .,,:.y ;. ;<,•■ i? ' -' \. :^ y-^-^-r. ■■>: MORNING SESSION. - =^ < * ^ .. p . r' ' Kingston, Aug. 7, 1874, ) 9 O'clock a. m. f The Grand Lodge met, and opened by the M. W. Grand Master. Roll called. Present : GEORGE WRIGHT, M. W. Grand Master. R. WARRINER B. W. Deputy Grand Master. H. E. BUTTERY " Grand Wardcti. J. B. KING •' Grand Secretary. A.D.CLEMENT " Orand Treasurer. JOHN GIBSOM " Orand Representative. JAMBS WOOD YATT " J. S. McMAHON " Grand Marshal. HUGH McCOLL " Grand Conductm. W. D. GORDON " Orand Guardian. WILLIAM FITZSIMMONS " Gmnd CltapUiin. And a quorum of Represtjntatives. *■; -,1 o ■•■-. > A-'t ■>» .hmax-^xA ..j ■J \i^ 1871 GRAND LODOB OP ONTARIO. 789 Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The Minutes of the last session were read and approved. H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., from the Committee on State of the Order, submitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. 0. F.: ,,.. i The Committee on State of the Order submit the following : On the question by Rep. James A. Montgomery: 'Would it be conducive to the interestB of the Order to abolish the use of Charge Books during the initiatory ceremony, and during the opening and closing ceremony ?" Answer. — Yes, so far as possible. See Ontario Digest, page 121, 7th decision. On the question by ( 'orintliian Lodge No. 61 : "Is it lawful for a Lodge to loan tlie funds to any brother of the Lodge by mortgage, note, or otherwise ?" Answer. —The only legislation affecting this matter by this Grand Lodge, is embodied m Ontario Digest, page 00, Ist decision. On the question by Western City Lodge No. 03 : "Oan a Lodire legally flue any of its offlc-ers for being absent from a regular meeting, when there is not a quorum ?" Answer - Yes, if the By-laws provide for fining such officers for absence. In this case the fine seems the more reasonable, because the absence of said officers might have been the cause of the want of a quorum referred to. On the questions by Rep. .J. B. Meacham : 1st. "Can a l^odge pass a By-law to the effect that no brother should receive the P. W. until he has paid up his dues six months i- advance ?" Answer — Yes. See Ontario Digest, page 88, 3rd decision. 2nd. "Can a member of the Manchester or Canadian Order become a member of our Order?" Answer — Yes. Ontario Digest, page 73, 8rd decision. 3rd. "In the absence of the Noble Grand, Vice Grand, and all Past Grands, with a quorum of members present, can a Lodge be opened, and how?" Answer - In the absence of all parties properly qualified to preside, a Lodge cannot be opened. On the questions by Unity Lodge No. 47, viz : Ist. "If the N. G. of a Lodge resigns his poi-ition, say three or four months before the close of his term, can a brother who is eligible be nominated and elec- ted the same evening that the i-esignation is received ?" Answer. —No. Ontario Digest, page 124, 2nd decision. Constitution Subor- dinate:), Art. 3, Clause 4. 2nU. "Can any Past Grnnd pn-i'iit procited to instiil ii Noble Grand (elected to fill a vacancy) on the evening of election, the D. D. G. M. not having been no- tified of the resignation, election or installation, and not being present, from the fact of not kuowinji that such installation would take place?" Answer.— Yes. Ontario Digest, page 69, 7th decision ; also page 70, 4th de- cision. (.)n the question by Walkerton Lodge No. 84 : "Can a Noble Grand rule a report out of order, emanating from the Finance Committee while in the discharge of their duty as Auditors, because the Finance Committee reported the officers guilty of direliction of duty in not having degree meetings at the appointed time, and for not declaring members suspended for non-payment of dues, according to the By-laws of the Lodge ?" Answer. — It is impossible to define the limit of a Noble Grand's right in de- ciding questions of order, because so much is left to his own judgment, subject always to an ajjpeal to the Lodge from his decision ; hut judging of what seems set forth in this question, we should not deem the report out of order for the causes stated. Your Committee have several questions in hand, received too late to entitle them to consideration, but would state that the most of them have repeatedly been answered, as will be seen by reference to Ontario Digest. ,' 4 ' li y i' ' .■=1 I ■:- i- ■I , it i -.,';■ ?li .'•^ "*- r I 740 /OUBNAL OF THE 1874 In conclusion, we submit the following: n' i f < •') . .><< v. ft 'ti Resolved,- -That the foregoing Report and answers be adopted. . . H. C. BINGHAM, , . . .. .r ' V W. GEORGE MUTTON, J. B. McINTTRE. Jas. Woodyatt, P. G. M., from the Special Committee on the Digest Grand Lodge of Ontario, submitted the following report, which wa^^ considered andapopted. TotheB.W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, r. 0.0. F.: i. Your special Committee appointed at thn lavt session to compile and publish a book of Laws, Decisions, &c., &c., respectfully report : 'ihat as early as possible they took the matter into consideration, and find- ing that, in order to insure completeness, the work must of necessity be largely done by one person, and being fully persuaded that H. C. Fiugham, P. G. Mas- ter, was quite competent to perform the duty, the Committee requested him to prepare the manuscript, subject to revision and final approval of the whole Com- mittee, for which purpose a meeting was had in Stratford, when the work was approved and after mature deliberation it was decided to ask for tenders for the printing and binding of 500, 800 and 1000 copies, in half and full law sheep, on the siipposition that the book would contain about two " •ivirefl pages. Tenders were received from the Brantford Expositoh Tinndou Advehtiser, Stratford Beacon, London Hemald, and Mebbrs. Bell ' .' •:! Toronto. After examination of the Tenders and consultafo \ tl all the Elective Grand Officers' the tender of Bro. M. D. Dawson, of th. • ...ion Hebald was accepted for one thousand copies in full law sheep binding, the piinting and paper for *262, and the binding at 30 cents per copy. If over two hundred pages the extra number to be paid for at the same rate for the printing and paper as per tender. It was expected that the work would be ready for sale by the time the Grand Lodge assembled or before. This we regret is not the case, at the same time no blame can be attached to the printer, who we feel sure has used due diligence, and has done his utmost to meet the wishes of the Committee ; but the time was too short. It is so far advanced as that the style and character of it can be seen and judged of. Bro. R, Mathison P. G., a practical printer, kindly responded to the request of the Committee to undertake the proof reading and supervision of the work while in the printers hands. Your Committee hope and believe that they have succeeded in producing a digest of the Laws and Decisions of this R W Grnnd Lodge, which will be of im- mense usefulness and advantage to the members of the order in this jurisdiction, one that if carefully read by them will in great measure render unnecessHry, many of the calls again and again mad<; on the M. W. Grand Master for decisions, and one that is confldentailly submitted for the approbation ot the Grand Lodf>e with the hope that the entire edition will ;< t an early day be in the hands of attentive and appreciative readers. It has been the aim and desire of your Committee to keep the expense as low as was consistent with having the work well done, and this they hope they have accomplished. The cost over and above the tender has been one Hundred and Fifty Dollars, which added to the printing and binding will mako the whole cost of the work about eightv three cents per copy for a book that your Committee deem well worth one dollar. We respectfully request that an order in favor of the Committse may be drawn on the Treasurer for the sum of 9160, less ^14, the amount paid for the committee in attending the meeting in Stratford. We submit the following : Sesolved, — That the above Report be adopted. JAMES WOODYATT, Cl. T. CAMPBELL, ' 5 " . ■ - ■ ■ H. C. BINGHAM, J. B. KING. * A. D, CLEMENT, 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTABIO. m The Report of the Coniraittee on re-distrihution of Districts being the special order for this liour was taken up and cousidered. Rep. H. G. Flack, seconded by Rep. Wm. Jaffray, moved the fol- lowin{». Resnlved, — That tlie report of the Committee be amended bj' taking Nith Lodpe, No. 96, and Grand Union Lodge No. 97, out of the seveutli District, Hi 7tf JOURNAL OP THE 1874 il 5th. The health of Bro. Fiddes, iu January aad February, becoming raort^ impaired, on 23rd February, 1874, the quention again coming before the Lodge, Bro. Fiddes, on the report of the Visitine Committee, and by vote of the Lodge, was again paid his benefits, commencing from that date. 6th. Bro. Fiddes presented hifl claim for Hick benefits, from 11th Augunt, 1873, to 23rd February, 1874, and the Lodge resolved not to admit or pay tlie claim. 7th. From this action of the Lodge, Bro. Fiddes appeals to this B. W. Grand Lodge, and prays that Forest City Lodge No. 38, lie directed and requested to pay liis cliiim for said benefits. Your Committee are of opinion that the Lodge, with all the evidence before it, and fully knowing all the local circumstances, is the best judge of the claim of Bro. Fiddes for sick benefits, between the 11th August, 1873, and the 23rd Feb- ruary, 1874. No sufficient evidence has been placed before your Committee to prove that the Lodge has acted unfairly or illegally in rejectinc; the claim, while it is the undoubted right of a brother to appeal to the R W. Urand Lodge on the points taken, by Bro. Fiddes. Still the action and decision of a Subordinate Lodge in such cases should not be changed or interfered with.excepton the clear- est and most satisfactory evidence. Therefore resolved, that the appeal be dismissed. RpKolxifA, — That the foregoing Beport be adopr.ed. H. BLAIN, FIFE FOWLER, J. HAM PERRY, WM. FREEMAN Rep. \V. Badeuauli, from the Committee on Fiuance, submitted the following Report, which was considered nenutim and adopted : In the R W. Grand Lodije of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Your Finance Commit ieo beg to submit the following Report, and woulrl recommend the underme'.iU.med accounts to be paid: George Wright, M. W. Grand Master $50 00 R. W. Grand Secretarv, Express charges 8 50 Rep. W.Badenach....' 6 00 F. Fowler, D. D. Q. M 10 00 R. Warriner, D. G. M., ;« 00 Your Committee would make the follovt ing recommendations : That the salary of this R. W. Grand Secretary for the present year, be Six Hundred Dollars— «60O. That Bro. Thos. Woodyatt be paid the sum of Twenty Dollars for services as Assistant (Jrand Secretary for the present session. That the R. W. Grana Treasurer be paid the sum of One Hundred Dollars. That the Auditors, Brothei-s W. Badenach and A. R. Narrawav, be paid the sum of (915) Fifteen Dollars each, for services auditing the books and accounts c f this It. W. Grand Lodge. That Brothers, Perry, Janitor, and Lanigan, caretaker, be paid each $6. That the sum of Thirty Dollars be granted to Barrie Ijodge, No. 63. Therefore be it, Besolvtil, — That the above Report be adopted. WM. BADENACH, W. W. GRIFFEY, J. M. LAWRIE. Rep. H. Blain, from the Committee on Appeals, submitted the following Report which was adopted. 2o tJie R. W. Grand Lndi/e of Ontario, I. O. O. F. ^ _ John Hebblethwaite \ \ Maitland Lodoe,No. 119. » ' Yorr Committee on Appeals to whom was referred the case of John Heb- blethwaite, appealing against the action of Maitland Lodge, No. 119, beg to pre- sent the following report. We learn from the papers which -we have carefully examined that the com- mittee refused to take evidence in the case except as to such circumstances as M. 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 748 occurred after the accuHed Brother had become a member of the order. We also find that although the Brother admitted his guilt as to part of the charges of a most painful and disgraceful nature, the committee at their request were discharged without imposing any penalty whatever on the Brother for his offence. We are of opinion that a most unquestionable want of fairness was shown the appellant, and therefore rc" -. - . FIFE FOWLER, WM. FREEMAN, J. HAM PERRY. The following, moved by James Woodyatt, P. G. M., seconded by H. McAfee, P. G. M., was adopted. Beaolvedy—lhut the Grand Marter, Grand Secretary, and Grand Treasurer be hereby authorized to pay Bro. M. D. Dawson, the Publisher of the "Onfario Digest," the amount of the tender for said work, when the same shall have been delivered to the R. W. Grand Secretary. Jas.' Woodyatt, P. G. M., from the special Committee on that sub- ject, submitted the following report which was considered and adopted. lo tlie R, \V. Onmd fjodye of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Your Special Committee to whom was referred clause 1-5, of the Grand Secretary's report having reference to price of supplies respectfully report : That having carefully considered the matter we recommend the adoption of the following. Resolve'/, — That the Grand Secretary be instructed to sell all supplies receiv- ed from the Grand Lodge of the U. S., to Subordinate Lodges in this Province at a uniform advance of 83} per cent on prices charged by the Grand Lodge of the United States. Your Committee are led to make this recommendation in consequence of the inequality of the rate hitherto charged, some of the supplies having been sold at an advance of nearly 70 per cent., while others have been sold at an actual loss to the Grand Lodge of Ontario. We submit as follows. Resolved,— That the foregoing Report and resolution be adopted. ' J AS. WOODYATT, JOHN CRAIG, J. A. MONTGOMERY, T. G. McCOKMACK, FREDERICK T. YATES. The following was resolved iu the affirmative, moved by Rep. C. B. Stevens, seconded by Rep. Jno. Lawrence, Re8olved,Tha,t the amendments to the Constitution of Subordinates, as passed be referred to a Special Committee, who are requested to submit an amended Constitution for adoption at the next annual Session of this R. W. Grand Lodge. John Gibson, P. G. M., from the Committee on that subject, sub- mitted their Report, which was amended as follows : To the R. II'. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. We, your Committee on Re-division of Districts, to whom was referred back their Report on Clause 10 of the M. W. Grand Master's Address, would submit the following Report, as instructed, viz : Resolved, — Tnat the Districts remain the same as last year, and that the Dis- trict Deputy Grand Master visit officially once a year. JOHN GIBSON, ROBT. DODDS, JNO. A. PARKER, THOS. HENDERSON, NATHAN FLATER. ■I M 'y i ! . I- ' « ■ I' ! 744 JOURNAL OF THE lfl74 The (luestion beiug to a(lo}>t the Report, the I'oUowiuf? iitiuiKhiitMit WHS adopted: Moved by Uep. K. Kirkpatrick, wecoiided bv W. N. Ford. V. (1. M. aud Itesohwd,— That the following be added to tlui I'eport, ''iit tlic expense of tlii . R. W. (iraml Lodge." The question being to adox)t the report an amended. Rep. H. G. Flack, seconded by Rep. Wni. Jaffrey, njovwl furtliir to amend by adding the following, which was agreed to : Besoliwd, — That Nith Lodge No. 116, be taken from District No. 14, and mlded to District No. 24. The question now being to adopt the Report as amended, Rep. S. McCammon, seconded by Rep. \V. D. Gordon, moved fur- ther to amend as follows, which was agreed to : Rc/i()lved,~Tha,t the Report of the Committee on re-adjustnient of Districts be further amended by adding the following : "That Gauanoque Lodge be taken from District No. 1, aud added to Distriet No. 2" . _-, J,,.....,,... r-f . ., The Report, as amended, was adopted. Rep. J. B. Mclutyre, from the Committee on State of tlie Order submitted the following Report, whicli was considered and adopted : To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. We, yoiir Committee on State of the Order, to whom was referred the eliiim of liep. James McGaw. of Ottawa, for admission to rank in this Jurisdiction at- a P. G. Master, submit as follows: We find from a Report of the eighth annual meeting of the Craatl Lodgt^ of Victoria, I. O. O. F , that he was there acting as Orand Master of the same : tliMt since that he has become a member of our Order in this Jurisdiction, by Card, and your Committee recommend that he be allowed to rank as a Past Grjiiid Master.. Resolved,— That the above'.Keport be adopted. J. B. McINTYRE, ...,•. W (iEORGE MUTTOX, ■ ' ' ' -^^ • ' H. C. BINGHAM. Rep. W. N. Ford, from the Committee on Legislation, submitted the following Rtjport, whicli was considered and adopted : -y _ r^_ To the U. \V. rirand Lod(/e of Ontario, /. O. O. F. We, your Committee on Lef^'slatiou submit the foUovvi solutions on i lie matters referred to us, viz : As to Clause 11 of the M. W. Grand Master's Report, Resolved,— Thut Clause 15, Art. (J, Constitution of Subordinate Lodges, l)e amended by adding : "Provided always that such appeal be forwarded to tlie R. W. Grand Seeretai->- within three months from the date of the final action of the Lodge in the matter to be appealed against." JBesoYce^/,— That a short and concise form of charge and appeal be prepared l)y the R. W. Grand Secretary, and printed with the proceedings of the Granii Lodge. As to Clause 13 of the Grand Master's Report, Resolved,— That Clause 9, Constitution of this Grand Lodge, be amended by striking out the words, "in good standing," in the fourth line. As to Clause 8, R. W. (Jrand Secretary's Report. Resolved,— Thnt for the purpose of avoiding delay in securing the IJetunis from the several Subordinate Lodges, that hereafter the Per. Secrctarv of eacli \; 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 746 Subordinate Lodjre shall transmit flirect to the Grand Seeretmy all retuniB and nioneyH for per capita tax or supplies. Also as to the HUine clause, RcMolird, — That hereafter it shall not he uwiessary or imperative that all communications with Lodges sliall take place only throu^'h the Distiiut Deputy Grand Master. As to clause Ifl, R. W. (5rand Secretary's Report, having reference to the documents with declaration, ifec., prepared by P. i. Thos. Woodyatt, with a view of having this Grand Lodge incorporated. Be if hc^nlvetJ, — That the Grand Officers procure the incorporation of tliis Grand Lodge t<'i**' ■.:„ little delay as possible. With regard to the amendments proposed by Union Lodge No. 16, and Em- pire T>odge No. 87. Be it Renolved, — That Clause 9, Art. !>, Constitution of Subordinate Lodges, be amended by striking out the words : "Provided always that such weekly benefits shall in no case exceed three times the quarterly contribution required from each member to the general beneflt fund." J^cwZref/,— That Clause 10, Art. 5, be amended by striking ont the words : "Provided always that no anuuitv shall exceed the amount that would be con- tributed by any one member to such Widows' and Orphans' Fund within the space of twenty-five years under the By-laws of the Lodge, and that if relief be olht^rwise given, the amount shall in no case exceed four times the limit thus tixed for annuities. " As to the resolution of Hep. McMahon, to alter Clause 8 of theConstitution of the Grand Lodge, so that all officers of the Grand Lodge shall have the right to make motions and debate questions. Be it Resolved, — That the constitution be not changed in this respect. We therefore sul)mit the following : Rrntdred, -That the above Report and accompiinving Resolutions be adopted HENRY McAFEE, . W. N. FOKD, SAMUEL G. DOLSON, ._,'•... JOHN LAWRENCE. The following was resolved in the affiriuative, moved by W. N. Ford, P. G. M., seconded by H. McAfee, P. G. M. Rc.iolved, - That the Grand Master be instnicted to sign an order for pay- incut of the necessary expenses of having the Grand Lodge incoi-porated, during recess. The followin{», moved by Hep. H. McAfee, P. G. M.. seconded by Rep. L. Ferguson, was adoi)ted : Regol I) ed, -That whereas th(i Rev. St. George C!aulfield, a member of Elgin Lodge, located at St. Thomas, had taken a withdrawal Card from said Lodge previous to its becoming defunct, and that said card having been lost or mislaid tor a number of years, that the (xrand Secretary in hereby directed to issue a duplicate Withdrawal Card to P. G. St. George Caullield. The following, moved by Rep. H . Blain, was adopted : Rcnolred, — That the notice of motion given by Rep. Hu. Blain, at the session of IHia, p:igB , be laid over until the next session of this Grand Lodge. Rep. J. T. Hornibrook, from the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem, submitted the following Report, wliich was considered and adopted : , f 'Id till- It ir. araml fjfidj,- of Ontario, I. O. O. F. The Coniiiiittee on Mileage and Per Uiem, herewith submit tabular state- ment of mileage imd per diem which Officers and Representatives are entitled to receivi', in accordance with the i-esolution adopted at the present Session, and offer the following : Itenotrid, — That the mileage and per diem allowed in the accompanying table to ca h Officer and Representative is hei'ebv ordered to be paid. .JOHN T. HORNIBROOK, R. C. GUERIN, - JAMES RICHARDS. J. F. O'NEIL, i - 4 • . D. M. TELFORD. ,'-f ''■i ■J^ \j u i^i ,v -■ td JOURNAL OF THE 1874 < o I 'IB^OX 1 O 03 S a • ajco i M 0° a ago a o OD Spa a ' s ^«a o^ 1^ o g a SX Ph Cb ■* fti U . 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The Graud Lodge re-asaembled, pursuant to adjournment. Present : All the Grand Ofl&cers (excepting the Graud Treasurer) , and a quorum of Representatives. The Warden and Conductor having examined all present, declared them duly qualified, whereupon, by direction of the Grand Master, the Grand Marshal declared the Grand Lodge open for business. Pending the reading of the mmutes, the following, moved by Rep. J. W, Redick, seconded by Rep. John Graham, was adopted : Besolvtd, — That Reps. Henry Lanxon and H. Walker be granted leave of absence for the remainder of the session. The Minutes of the former Session were read and adopted. George ^rwin, R. W. Grand Treasurer elect, submitted his bond, which on motion was accepted by the Grand Lodge. In accordance with the notice of motion given at the last Session by Rep. W. J. Diamond, the following amendment, moved by Rep, Hugh Walker, seconded by Rep. J. W. Redick, was considered, and resolved in the negative : Besolved, — That Clause 5 of the Constitution of the R. W. Grand Lodge be amended, and the same is hereby amended as follows : "Every Lodge within the Jurisdiction shall at its first meeting in the month of July, annually, elect by ballot from its Past Grands in good standing, a Rep- resentative or Representatives, as follows, that is to say : One Representative where the number of members returned in the next preceding Semi-Anuual Report shall be 100 or less ; over 100, two Representatives, arid no more." The reading of the Report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem, which was under consideration when the Grand Lodge adjour- ned, was continued, and the Report adopted. '. . The following, moved by Rep. J. Craig, seconded by Rep. C. B. Stevens, was resolved in the affirmative : Resolved,— That leave of absence be granted Rep. W. G. McMillan, of Palm- ei-ston Lodge No. 123 ; Rep. John Henderson, Minto Lodge No. 98 * Rep. Hugh Walker, Reliance Lodge No. 89 ; Rep. Wallace ancl Rep. J. Henry, CoUingwood Lodge No. 54, for the remainder of the Session. Rep. J. W. Hunt, from the Special Committee on that subject, sub- mitted the following Report, which was considered and adopted : To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, L.0.0. F,: i, , . ,i 4 Your Special Committee, appointed touching the matter of appeal in the cav;e of W. D. Kennedy, which was before the Grand Lod^e of the United States, and referred back by them to this Grand Lodge for additional records, bf g leave to report as follows : ., .. .■.^r-v-rtj.--"-- •• .. .....-..■ >*: », ••!■'- <•• * H 784 JOTTRNAL OF THE 19» That in our opinion — as the whole matter rests on the fact that the said W. D. Kennedy did not sign the Constitution and By-laws of Toronto Lodge on the night of his admission ; and as Clause 6, Article 2 of the Constitution of Subor- dinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction staes : "That every member, on his admission, shall sign a promise to support and abide by the Constitution and By-laws of the Lodge, and pay all legal demands against him so long as he shall remain a mem- ber," (which clause has been confirmed by subsequent decisions of thif B. "W. G-. Lodge.) [See 865, 897 Journal, page 74, 2nd decision : "Membership commences with the introduction to the Lodge after the candidate has signed the Constitu- tion and By-laws."] Therefore your Committee maintain that the action of this R. W. Grand Lodge, in dismissing the appeal of W. D. Kennedy, was correct and proper, for the following reasons Ist. < 'lause 1132 of White's Digest, states that "The time at which a person who is elected to membership, eitlier by card or on an original application for initiation, is to be considered a member of the Lodge electing him, is a matter that can very properly be left to local legislation This Grand Lodge not having decided whether it shall date from the time of his election, or the time he signs the Constitution and By-laws. So. also, as to a ceremonv of introduction of a brother admitted by Card." 2nd. Clause 1133 of Digest reads : "Whether a brother who has applied for membership by Card in an Encampment or Lodge, can be considered a member thereof beforu he has been introduced and signed the Constitution and By-laws, or whether he is a member and subject to dues from his election, is a matter for local legislation." 1858 Journal 295t, 2976 3rd. Clause 1145 of Digest reads : "When a brother applies for membership on deposit of Card, and is elected and signs the Constitution, his Card ohould remain in the Lodge. But if the local law dates membership from the time of signing the Constitution, the brother elect who fails to appear and sign the same, may demand the return of his Card : because, until he signs the Constitution, he is not a memb'r of the Lodge." 4th. Claubf 1925 : "When Card may be withdrawn after deposit." When a brother applies for membership on denosit of Card, and is elected and signs the Constitution, his Card should remain in the Lodge. So, also, if the local law date membership from the time of the appUcant's election, the Card should then remain in the Lodge after election, and the appli- cant cannot demand its return whether he signs the Constitution or not. Your Committee are therefore of the opinion that the foregoing extracts from the Digest clearly show that local laws govern the case entirely, and (as before stated in this Report) our Constitution states that a candidate must sign the Constitution and By-laws nt the time of his admission before becoming a mem- ber ; — Therefore we consider that this Right Worthy Grand Lodge has clearly proven its case, and hope our Repiesentative to the G. L. U. 8. will press the matter before that R. W. Grand Body to the utmost of his ability. We submit the following : That the Grand Secretary be instructed to prepare a copy of the above Report, that the same be certiiied as cori'eot, and signed by the M. W. Grand Master and R. W. Grand Secretary, and attested by the seal of this R W. Grand Lodge. Resolved, — That the above Report be adopted. SAMUEL G. DOLSON, J, WALTER HUNT GEORGE MIDGLEY, GEORGE SHAW, H. WALKER. Rep. J. W. Fletcher, seconded by Rep. E. R. Robinson, moved the following : Besolved, — That when this Grand Lodge adjourn, it do so to meet in the city of London, on the first Wednesday in August, 1875. Rep. C. B. Stevens, seconded by Rep. F, W. Johnston, moved in amendment as follows, which was not agreed to : Resolved, — That the word "London" be strijkenout, and the word "Walker- ton" be infierted. The question recurring on the motion of Rep. J. W. Flet«der, it was resolved in the afiirmative. 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 766. •A. The following was resolved in the affirmative : Moved by Rep. J. iOurham, seconded by Rep. J. W. Hunt, Resolved, — That this Grand Lodge present to 'each of the niembers of the C- r^.mittee on Digest, and to Bro. K. Mathison, the proof reader, one copy of the said work. The following notice of motion to amend the Constitution was made by Rep. J. W. Fletcher : I beg leave to offer the following notice of amendment to the Report ot the Committee ou Legislation, page 1049, 1st clause, of Journal of Proceedings of J 873 : That all the words after " I O. O. F." in the first line be struck out, and the lollowing inserted : " That a District Deputy Grand Master be appointed in each place where a Lodge or Lodges exist." Rep. W. S. Campbell, from the Committee on Laws of Subordin- ates, submitted the following Report : lo the E. W. Orand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. O. F. Your Committee on Laws of Subordinates have examined the Constitution and By-Laws submitted to them as carefully as the time at their disposal would permit, and recommend them approved, with the exceptions hereinafter noted. We find that very many of the Lodges have failed to mark the necessary cor- rections in their Constitutions, consequent upon the legislation of this Grand Lodge during the last few years. Other Lodges have failed to comply with the instructions of the Grand Lodge ; and instead ot making the corrections on printed slips, pasted in their appropriate places, have written them on fly leaves at the beginning or end of the book. We have called the attention of the Lodges in our Report to the alterations in the Constitution which they should have made. Instead of repeating the authorities for the corrections required in the body of the report, we have given references to foot notes at the end, as was done by your Committee last year. Union Lodge, No. 16. Two copies of Constitution and By-laws submitted. * Art 2, Clause 2, Constitution incorrect. h. Art. 3, Olause 2, By-laws, strike out all after word " vote " in 8th line. h. By-law ;< Art 6. strike out " J4.00 " and insert '• 13.60." Eureka Lodge, No. 80. k. One copy of a resolution passed, amending one of the By-laws of tlis Lodge, which one is not stated. The substance of the amendment is given, how- ever, and is approved. Rondeau Lodge, No. 40. k. Copies submitted are not certified. No seal. ♦ Art. 2, Clauses 1 and 8 of the Constitution incorrect. a. By-law 1, strike out, "between the age of 21 and 50 years," and insert " not less than 21 years ot age." /. By-law 21, 7th line, strike out " two " and insert " one ;" 9th line, strike out " three " and insert " two." c. By-law 27, 29th line, after word " committee," " insert originally appoint- ed by him." Frontier Lodge, No. 45. A;. One copy Constitution and By-laws submitted, without Seal of Lodge, and not certified. h. Amend By-law 49, strike out " 40 " and insert " 30." a. Art. 2, Clause 1, Constitution, strike out the words in second line, *' and not over 50." ^ , ,; • Art 2, Clause 2, Constitution incorrect. •'-'.- t ■ ) ■ -■. c. Amend by-law 12, after word " committees," in ninth line, insert " ori- ginally appointed by him. ' l;lii :• .:: 1, • ';■ % T66 JOURNAL OF THE 1874 NiAUAKA Falls Lodok, No. 58. ■y I a By-Law 84, 6th liue, strike out " after which none Hhall be admitted by luitiation." Corrections in Constitution and By-Laws are inserted at the end of the book, instead of in their appropriate places. HowAKO LouoE, No. 68. . •> . i c. By-law 17, strike out all after " j)5.00." a. By-law 37, Btrike out " after which none shall be admitted by initiation." Huron Louok, No. 62. AiL. .ndmeut to Art. 8, Clause I of By-laws, abolishing the office of Per. Sec- retary, not approved. [See Journal G. L. Ontario, p. 407. j NiPissiNG Lodge, No. 79. Strike out, " and not over 50 years of age." . ' . * Art. 2, Clause 1 of Constitution incorrect. Clause 9, st. "" ^ out all after " rejection " in third line. a. By-law 27, strike out, " after which age none shall be admitted." Page 50, form of appeal to a " District Grand Committee " inappropriate. ■Walkeeton Lodge, No. 84. h. By-law No. 44, strike out "$40," and insert <'$30." Constitution and By-laws submitted. Empire Lodge, No. 87. • /(. By-law 2, Art. 6, strike out "^4," and insert "|8.60." Constitution and By-laws submitted. Grand River Lodge, No. 91. . - ; Constitution and By-laws submitted. . ■ • . a. Art. 2, Clause 1, strike out, "and not over 60." * Art. 2, Clause 2, Constitution, incorrect. BylnwB Nos. 35 and 66, approved as amended, and new By-laws Nos. 70 and 71, approved of. Milton Lodge, No. 92. * Art. 2. Clause 4, Constitution, strike out all after word " quarter " in fifth liue and insert, "this Lodge shall place such portion of its quarterly dues to to the credit of the W.and O. Fund as it may see ht, provided it be not less than one-fifth nor more than one-third, the remainder to be placed to the credit of the General Benefit Fund." a. By-law 27, strike out, " after which age none shall be admitted." Port Stanley Lodge, No. 95. , " n\ Two copies of Constitution and By-laws submitted without seal, and not certified. * A-t 2, Clause 2, Constitution, incorrect. New I y-law, No. 86, approved. New By-law, No. 87, after word "be" in 5th line, insert, "reprimanded." NtTH Lodge, No. 96. * Art 4, Clause 1 of Constitution incorrect. , \. ' Grand Union Lodge, No. 97. ' * Art 2, Claudes 8 and 9 ; Art. 4, Clause 9 ; Art. 6, Clause 4 ; and Art. 6, Clause 6, of Constitution incorrect. c. By-law 10, after word " committee " in 16th line, insert, " originally ap- pointed by him." » ; y , g ,j^ : lows, that is to say, one Representative where the number of members returned in the next preceding Semi- Annual Report shall be 100 or less ; over 100, and under 200, two Representatives ; if over 200, three Representatives." By-law No. 23, strike out all after word " Lodge " in 9th line. c. By-law No. 27, strike out "to name " in 21st line, and after word " com- mittees ''^in 32nd line, add '' originally filled by hia appointment," ; VI ; ??■ ; • 1 1 i j^-.;i > J - r'l ; J i . . j,. f 758 JOtJRNAL OP THE 1874 to." By-law No. 51, strike out word " from " in 14th line, and insert. " anterior c. By-law No. 60, after word " rank" in 5tli line, strike out, " or while under •'liarpes duly preferred against him, he shall not l>e permitted to speak in tlm Lodge on any subject other than such charges, nor to vote on any (inestion \watevor." /. By-law No. 76, after word " effect " in 4th line, insert " and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto." Saunia Lodgk, No. 126. ". Bylaw 18, after word "couimittees " in 11th line, insert, " originally ajj- pointed l.y him." h. By-lu^v cn, strike out " «tO " and insert " *30." • Rules of Order. By removing from its proper pla.ieKnlnof Order No. 2, which contains the " Order of Business." the remaiuint,' vules iire all incorrectly numbered. Rule 2nd should be .Srd, and so on. Mystic Lodge, No. 128. * Art 5, Clause 4, and Art G, Clause Tj of Constitution incorrect. a. By-Law 27, strike out, " after which age none shall be admitted." h. By-law 42, 13tli line, strike out f l.(M) and insert fliS.OO. Charity Lodok. No. 129. k\ Oojjies submitted not properly certified. c. By-law !>, 23rd line, after word " committee." insert " originally appointed by him." c. By-law 55, after woi-d '* him " in 2nd line, insert " pertaining to his right to benefits." LiviNosTONK LonoR, No. 180. -' ■ * Art 2, Clftuse 1 of Constitution incorrect. a. By-laws, Art. 2, Clause 1, strike out, " nor beyond the age of 50 yeai-s." /(. By-laws, Art. 3, Clause 2, strike out all after the word "vote "in 9th line. h. By-laws, Ai-t. 6, Clauses 7 and 8, strike out " 40 " and insert " 30." Marion Loooe, No. 131. k. Only one copy submitted, andjthat not certified. No seal. For Clause 1, see Journal, page 1089 ; for Clause 8 and 9, see Journal 1873 ; page 1090. • Art. 2, Clauses 1, 8 and 9 ; Art. 4, Clause 9 ; Art. 5, Clause 4, and Art. 6, Clause 6, incorrect. a. By-laws, Art. 2, Clause 1, strikeout, "and not over 50." c. Art. 4, ' lause 2, after word "committees" in 2lBt line, insert "originally appointed by him." «. Art. 12, Clause 3, strike out entire clause. " '^*"" '' /. Art. 15, Clause 4, after wo?d "effect" in 5th line, insert, "and the consent of the Grand Lodge thereto, except in oases of suspension for non-payment of dues." . : . ■ ■ ■,: Glencoe Lodok, No. 18il. One copy of Constitution and By-laws submitted : examined and found correct. Oriekt Lodoe, No. 184. Strike out, " and not over 50 years of 'age "' ; > s.. *JArt, '2, Clause 1, of < Constitution Jincorrqpt, ' ''- v a. Art. 2, Clause 1, By-laws, strike out " nor beyond the age of 50 years." h. Art. 3, Claube 2, strike out all after the word " vote " in 8th .line. '-■■J Peaceful Dove Lodoe, No. 185. k. Two copies, not certified, of certain amendments are submitted, but not •ttaehed to any By-laws which they might be supposed to amend. We have also 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 759 two copies of By-IawH of Manilla Lodge, with a ntatement on a slip of paper at- tached, that "we have adopted the Manilla By-laws, and are now working under the same." But we are not told who has adopted the Manilla By-laws, there hoiug neither seal, Hignature of officer, nor name of Jiodge. On an exuniination of the amendments of Peaceful Dove Lodge, however, and a compariton of the By-laws of Manilla, your Committee think it possible they may bo related to each other. If that be so, wo rucommend Peiiceful Dove to make the following corrections in two copies of Manilla Hy-laws, viz : Append the signatures of the N. (i. and Sec- retary, and the Seal of Peaceful Dove, and submit to the Grand Master for ap- proval. • Art 2, Clauses 1 and 8, inconoct. 0. By-law 9, after word "committees" in 23rd line, insert, "originally ap- pointed by him." c. By-law 55, after word "him" in 2nd line, insert, "pertaining to his right to benefits." Wherever "Manilla Lodge No. 105," occurs, strike out and insert, "Peaceful Dove No. 135;" and wherever "Manilla" occm-a, referring to location, strike out and insert "Caunington." St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 187. ti7 1 t} k. Two copies of By-laws in MSS, submitted without Seal. a. Art. 1, Oluuse 1, strike out, "not over 50." b. Art. 3, Clause 6, strike out entire claiise. Though summoned to meet two days prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge, the large amount of work devolving upon your Committee in the exami- nation of the By-laws of so many different Lodges, lias rendered it difficult for us to perform our duties as thoroughly as we could have wished, and makes it jjos- sible that some errors may have escaped our notice. Considering this fact, and also considering the impropriety of Lodges working for months under By-laws which have not been approved, it appeai-s to us highly advisable that Fome altera- tion in the existing custom should be adopted, by which by-laws might be revised and approved during recess, subject to a reference to the Grand Lodge at the session following. At the last two sessions, had not a considerable share of the work been accomplished prior to the meeting of the Committee by the brothers who severally filled the office of chairman, it would have been almost, if not altogether, impossible for us to have satisfactorily performed our duty. In revising the By-laws of the different Lodges, numerous inconsistencies, ambiguities of expression, errors in grammar, and mistakes of various kinds, liave come under our notice ; but as they have not been in direct conflict with the laws and usages of the Order, we have not thought it our duty to lengthen out our Report by any reference to them. We consider, however, that it would be of great advantage to have a model code of By laws drawn iip by this Grand Lodge. The adoption of this code by the Lodges would not, of course, be com- pulsory ; but the recommendation of the Grand Lodge would have the effect of securing its adoption very generally, especially by those that may hereafter be organized. Many of the older Lodges, and a number of Lodges, organized during the last two years, havo not submitted their By-laws for revision, though expressly ordered so to do by the Constitution, Art. 8, Clause 2. Among them are: St. Clair, 105 ; Laurel, 110 ; Peterboro', 111 ; Trenton, 113 ; Gananoque, 114 : Naomi, 116 ; Sydenham Valley, 120 ; Saxon, 121 ; Palmerston, 123 ; Stella, 125 ; Mizpah, 127 ; Oakville, 182 ; Cobourg, 136 ; Ancaster, 138 ; Garnet, 139 ; Leamington, 140; Capital, 141 ; Concord, 142 ; Bay of Quinie, 143 ; Bidgetown, 144 ; Riverside, 145 ; Vivian, 146 ; Model, 147. In conclusion, your Committee submit the following resolutions : Besoh)ed,—Tha.t the By-laws of the Lodges above reported on be approved subject to the corrections made by the Committee. Betolved, — That the attention of the Lodges that have not submitted their By-laws be especially called to their violation of the Constitution. Itenolved,— That all Lodges be instructed to forward their Bylaws to the Grand Secretary immediately after adoption, as required by Art 8, Clause 2, ot their Constitution, instead of waiting, as many of them now do, till the Session of Grand Lodge 760 JOURNAL OF THE 1874 Itesolved, — That the Grand Mamter be authorized to oonvene the Committee on Laws twice during the recess of the Grand Lodge, should hedeom it advisable for the purpose of revising such By-laws as may be submitted. Resolved, — That the reoommeudationa of the Committee at its interim bbh. sions, on bein|;[ confirmed by the Grand Master, shall be binding upon the Sub> ordinates, until the session of the Grand Lodge following, when the Committee shall make its report. Beiolved, — That a Committee be appointed to prepare a model code of By- laws for Subordinates, to report at next session of Orand Lodge. Your Committee desire to express their obligations to their worthy chairman, Bro. CI. T. Campbell, for the great assistance rendered them by his having gone over a portion of the work of said (Committee previous to the asHembliug of this B. W. Grand Lodge, and their deep regret that owing to sickness in his family he has been prevented from meeting with your ('ommittee. Your Committee find that some of the Lodges in this Jurisdiction still ecu- tinue to pay a larger amount of benefits than is authorized by the Constitutiou. for Snbordinites, Art. 6, Clauses 6 and 8' Your Committee are of opinion that Art. 5, Clauses 6 and 8, are not in accordance with the oft-repeated decisions of the R. W. G. L, U. S. (See Digest G. L. U. S., page 27, sec. 106 ; page 38, sec- 159 a ; page 89, sec. 164 ; page 123, sec 574 ; page 228, sec 1074.) And your Com- mittee would recommend that Clauses 6 and 8, Art. 5, Laws for Subordinates, be amended so as to agree with the above mentioned deoiaions. We therefore submit the following resolution : Resolved, — That the above Report and accompanying Resolutions be adopted All of which is respectfully submitted. ■ .^ ' W. S. CAMPBELL. WM. A. RAWLINGS, ROBT. KIRKPATRICK. NOTEH TO THE ABOVE HEPOBT. ^ , . , * Lodges that have their Constitution incoiTeot, are refeiTed to Journal of the Grand Lodge of Ontario for 1878, (see alterations in the constitution as adopted in 1873. a. Cannot restrict membership to persons not over a certain age. — Journal Q. L. U. S., pp. 5461, 5524, 5549. b. Votes in blank must be counted — Digest, sec. 1914. c. N. G. has no power to fill vacancies, except in oflices originally filled by his appointment — Journal Ontario, pp. 634-6 17. d. Some weekly benefits must be paid — Digest, sec. 154, Journal Ontario, pp. 634-647. (Reports of Committee on Laws of Subordinates.) e. A member under charges retains all his rights — Digest, sec. 1828, 1832. /. Suspended members cannot be restored before the term of suspension hau expired, unless by action of the Grand Lodge - Digest, 1677. g. Authority is onlv given to the N. G. to call special meetings— Constitutiou Subordinates, Art 4, Clause 2. h. Constitution Subordinates, Art. 5, Clauses 6-10, The amount^ specified by the Committee are the highest that can be given, unless the dues be increased. Lodges may give as benefits a less amount if they wish. t, QuaUfications for elective officers are defined in Constitution of Subordi- nates, Art. 3. If a candidate possesses these, he is eligible for office. /. Conptitntion Subordinates, Art. 5, ClauseK 7-8, defines who shall receive funeral benefits. Others can only receive as a special grant* k. By-laws must be forwarded in duplicate, signed by the N. G. and Secre- tary, and sealed — Article 8, Clause 2. I. Constitution Grand Lodge, Art. 9. m. All fines collected go to W. & O. Fund— Constitution Subordinates, Art. 5, Clause 5. On motion to adopt the Report, Rep. J. B. Mclntjrre, seconded by Rep. D. McConachie, moved the following, which was adopted : Resolved, —That the Report of the Committee on Laws of Subordinates be amended by striking out such portions of Report as are in conflict wdth legisla- tion had this morning. 1-r v.. . — Journal mstitutiuu 1874 GRAND LODOE OP ONTARIO. Ml The question now being to adopt the Report as so amended, it was agreed to. Rep. H. Blain, seconded by Rep. W. G. Mutton, moved the follow - ing, which was concurred in : Eeaofved, — That the amendraei ts to the Constitution, notice of which was given at yesterday's sesaiou, page 1214. Journal, be now considered. The amendments were accordingly considered and severally adopted. (For the amended Clauses, as they now read, see Constitution i Appendix, clauses adopted in 1874.) The following, moved by Rep. Cox, seconded by Rep. Allen, was adopted : Raolved, — That a vote of thanks be presented to the Brothers of KiiiKston Lodge, for the e£fortB they have put forth lor the entertainment of this Grand Lodge during its present Session. The following, moved by J. Woodyatt, P. G. M., seconded by W. N. Ford, P. G. M., was resolved in the afSrmative : Jtesolved, — That the R. W Grand Secretary be hereby instructed to receive Tenders for the printing of 1,000 copies of the Journal of this Session, and also for the printing of inch supplies as may be required for the use of the Subordi- nate Lodges daring the year. The following, moved by Rep. D. M. Telford, seconded by Rep. Wm. A. Rawlings, was resolved in the affirmative : Reaolwd, — That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to the different Railway Companies and Canadian Navagatiop Company, for their courtesy in extending the special rates granted to it on this occasion. The following, moved by Rep. H. Richards, seconded by Rep. M. Weston, was adopted : Beaolved, — That a vote of thanks be presented by this R. W. Grand Lodge to the Mayor and Corporation of the City of Kingston, for the use of the City HaU on the present occasion. The following, moved by Rep. J. T. Hornibrook, seconded by Rep. J. B. Meacham, was adopted : Besolved, — That the Reps, to the Graud Lodge of United States be instruc- ted to try, if possible, to have that R. W. Grxnd Body, at its next annual Session, take some steps to form an amalgamation between the Canadian Order of Odd Fellows, and the Independent Order. The Grand Lodge then proceeded to the installation of officers, as fellows : William Fitzsimmons, M. W. Grand Master elect, was presented by Past Grand Masters S. G. Dolsou and H. McAfee, and duly obli- gated and conducted to the chair, and proceeded with the installation, as under : H. E. Buttery, R. W. Deputy Grand Master. J. T. Hornibrook, " " Warden. J.B.King " " Secretary. George Irwin, » ti Treasurer. The Grand Master made the following appointments, which were confirmed by the Graud Lodge, viz : i^*P I'' 1 i ' ^!^' m II U 781 JOURNAL OF THE 1U74 George Wales, of Uniou Lodge, No. 16 Grand MarBhall. F. W. Johnston, of Huron Lodge. No. 62 '• Conductor. Joseph Craig, of St. Marys Lodge, No. Qd " Guardiau. W. Bissell, P. G. M., Forest City Lodge, No. 88 " Chaplain. The following, moved by Rop. W. S. Campbed, seconded by Rep. H. Walker, was resolved in the affirmative : Beanlved, -That tlie Grand Secretary be instructed to forward to the Wardeu of the Penitentiary, luid Dr. Dixon of the Asylum, the thanks of this Grand Lodge for the courtesies extended to tiie officers and members of this Graud Lodge at their respective institutions. . 'y^/• The M. W. Grand Master, with the concorrence of the Graud Lodge, appointed the following District Deputy Grand Masters : DISTRICT DEPUTY OKAND MASTKKS. NAMK. DISTPir!!. P. O. ADDRESS. Wm. Mowatt 1 D.F.Fowler 2 G. A. Simpson 8.. J. A.Montgomery -1 and 5.. R. Warriner 6 Wm. Geo. Mutton 7 Jas. Henry 8 J. D. Matheson 1) Chas. B. Stevens 10 and 11. F. B\ Lawrence 12 John Craig 13 Jno. Lawrence 14 Robert Evans 15 .Prescott. .Kingston, s . Belle viUe. ' .Port Hope. .Port Perry. .Toronto. .CoUingwood. .Milton. .Walkerton. .Goderich. .Fergus. .Paris. .Hamilton. W. B. Gilleland 16 St. CathariueH. L. Ferguson 17 St. Thomas. F. G. Lewis 18 lugersoll. D. M. Telford 19 Strathroy, W.N.Ford, P. G. M.., 20 St. Marys. H. McAfee, P. G. M 21 Windsor. John Turner 22 Chatham. J. F. G'NeU 28 Sarnia. CI. T. Campbell 24 Stratford. •. ;..- ,^U;fl:.,. • t , '■ -'. (: I ..-., .,d -„ ^:ci;??f'j-l-lf( 1' . , . 1 r- • .j . 1874 (JRAND LOUOE OP ONTARIO. 768 On raotion, the Grand Lodge adjourned at 5.80 p. m. , the third day of tlie SeHHion. (/((} il« »:.- i '',,t ,• yy t ..■ ! ■\^<^- ...:.:.:. .\'. <.;.■' h ll/' . 1 ^ ( ; B . * ni < ^ . < Kr ^ •. 1) ■ . i ■.,.vH JOtJHNAT. OF THB 1874 GRAND REPRESP^NTATrVES REPORT. To t/w l{. \\\ anmd Loihieot'Oiitnrin I. O. (). F. Your RoproHentativeH to the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States Hiihiuit the following nynopHiH of the proceedingH of that R. W. Grand Kody at itH HeHHion of 1874. liuld at Atlanta, Ga., on the 2l8t to tlio '^(itli days of Soptemhcr. In tlie abHence of the M. W. Grand Sire the R. W. Deputy Grand ^ire pruuided. The Reports of the several Grand Officers show a continued in- crease in membership and great prosperity in the Order generally. The following from tito Grand Secretary's Report contrasts the returns for the past two years. 1678. 46 6,48U h 612 BG ' 1,612 67,454 414,H15 80 181 91,386,987 8U 160,787 Ofi 8,650 83 1,490,274 72 3,989,793 62 478,469 06 15,738 40 4,434,001 U8 Dkcbeasf, 1872. Grand Lodgen 41 Subordinate LodgtiB 6,046 lifbekah Degree LodgeM 168 Ornnd EucampmentH 86 Hubordinate Encampments 1,398 Lodge InitiationB 59,260 " Members 885,048 Encampment Members 78,968 Relief of Lodges *1 ,842,890 08 " Encampments 160,649 94 " Rebekah Lodges 516 70 Aggregate Relief 1,604,065 72 Revenue of Lodges 3,828,309 96 " Encampments 462,89117 " Rebekah Lodges 6,640 12 TotalRevenue 4,297,84124 Increahr Grand Lodges 5 Subordinate Lodges 441 Rebekah Degree Lodges 854 Grand Encampments Subordinate Encampments 119 Lodge Initiations " Members 29.767 Encampment Members 6,168 Relief by Lodges " Encampments " Rebekah Lodges J 3,088 68 Aggregate Relief Revenue of Lodges 111,488 67 " Encampments 16,577 89 " xlebekah Lodges 9,098 28 TotalRevenue 186,169 84 The Grand Secretary says : Apparently we have again cause to congratulate ourselves upon the prosperous aspect disclosed by the figures presented in the above table. Our numbers are rapidly gravitating toward half a million in alliance, and our aggregate annual revenue in gross, approximates five millions of dollars. These are grand figures, but do they repre- sent a solid and healthful condition ? This is an important inquiry. We have no means from our present system of ascertaining the amount of our net gain per annum in the general revenue, hence, until some 1,796 t6,052 75 9,862 88 18,782 00 ,;i:-?^' 1674 GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. plan Ih adopted to obtain li^lit on thin Hiibjoct wo «hnll over bo in a Hoa of donbt toiicliin^ tlio pocuiiiiirv Holitlity of tlio ()nl(!r. Wo hIioiiUI know, witb ocpml cortainty, tlie (iislxir.^oiiHtiils ot tho Snbonliiiatcs an tliuir recoiptH, in fact, tliu kiunvlL>(l<^u of tliu iiitU'i*, in tlit> ab-tuncu of tho former, is comparatively valnoloss. It \v(iiillation of tlie general welfare. It is not at all improbable, that out of tlio four and a half millious of gross annual aggregate revenue rei)urtod, fifty per cent, of tho amount is consumed in diHl)ursi.meiits otlier tiian relief. If thirty tliree per cent, bo added to Lhis for relief, as returned. VIZ : ftl,490,'274 7'2, there remains but seventeen per cent., or ftT'iO,- 725 82, as actual gain to the aggregate capital of tho Order. This would present a comparatively unstable system, looking to tho inevi- table increased responsibilities of the Subordinates, as tiieir member- ship advance in years. Tliis su^^gestion is made witli diffidence. Ought not our statistical returns to be enlarged so as to supply light in this direction. Tho following are the decisions of the Dcj)nty Grand Sire during the recess, with the action of tho Grand Lodge upon the same : Second, Can the Officers of a Degree Lodge, after confonung the Scarlet Degree upon brothers, then confer the Degree of Kebekah upon them and others who have taken the Scarlet Degree ? Anxiirr. No. Third. Can a brother who holds an unexpired Withdrawal Card from his Lodge be a competent petitioner for an Encampment ? Answer. No. Fourth. Is it admissable for Odd Fellows to appear in regalia at the funeral of a Daughter of liebekah, the friends of the deceased re- questing the same ? Answer. No. Fifth. Is it competent for a Lodge or committee thereof, on tho trial of a brother under charges, to refuse admission to or exclude from the room during such trial any member of the Lodge who is in good standing, except as is provided in the proceedings of the G. L. of U.S., Journal 1872, at page 5508 ? Answer. In the negative. Sixth. I have decide! npon inquiry, that the rei)ort of the Com- mittee on Constitutions of the last session, found on pages 583G-7 and G848-9, so far as the second, fourth and ninth paragraphs of the first report relate thereto, and paragraphs ten and eleven of report number three, applies to all Subordinate Lodges, whether under the immediate jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge or not. The first, second, third and fifth decisions were approved. The fourth decisions was modified so as to read, "Odd Fellows may appear in regalia at the funeral of a Daughter of Rebekah. in case they first obtain permission to do so from the proper Grand Officers of the jurisdiction." See § 1622, Digest G. L. of U. S. The sixth decision, in so far as it holds that the decisions of 1373, therein referred to, in respect to the Vice-Grand examining the ballot and announcing the result, apply to all Subordinate Lodges, whether 66 \: -.h i itt^i*' W h ■.rM t ' '/96 JOURNAL OF THE 1874 under the immediate jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge or iioii was dis- approved ; and the true r lie in this case is, tliat a Subordinate Grand Body may allow its Subordinates to euaiit By-laws jjroviding for the examination by the Vice-Grand, or other ofticer, of tlie ballot, and for his making known the result of his examination to the Lodge, it being the business of the Noble Grand alone of deciding the question of the election or rejection of the candidate. "A Past Grand who has been appointed by a D. D. G, M. to instal the officers of the Lodge, is not entitled to the honors of the Order when he appears for that purpose." This answer the Judiciary Com- mittee confirmed as a correct exposition of the law on the subject, and adopted by the Grand Lodge. The following questions were also propounded to the Deputy Grand Sire : When a member is in arrears to an amount that, under the laws of his Lodge or Encampment, disqualifies him from receiving benefits in case of his sickness, is he entitled to admission to his Lodge or En- campment and to the S. A. P. W. 2. is a member not entitled to the S. A. P. W. to be permitted in his Lodge or Encampment ? Is not every member who, by the laws, is permitted to be in his Lodge or Encampment entitled to vote and participate in any business that may come before the Lodge or En- campment '.* They were answered as follows : 1. A member is entitled to admission in his Lodge, and to the S. A. P. W. until he is dropped, suspended or expelled. 2. A member is entitled to be in his Lodge room, and to vote, until he is dropped, suspended or expelled. The Judiciary Committee decided, and the Grand Lodge concurred that these two answers require qualification, so as to conform to ;5 1538 Digest, which provides that, "Whether a member of a Subordinate Lodge must have his ac- count settled up to tlie last day of the Past term to entitle him to re- ceive the P. W. of the current term, and whether a brother thus in arrears has a right to sit in his own Lodge without the P. W., prior to suspension, are questions to be determined by the proper authorities, and according to the laws of the State jurisdictions in which they arise and not by this Grand Lodge," NEW LEGISLATION. -mi* The following was adopted, amending the law of 1864, p. 3709, ;; 1047,:Oigest: Resolceih That all spirituous, vinous, and malt liquors shall be ex- cluded from the Lodge-rooms and ante-rooms or halls connected vith or adjoining thereto, when under the control of any Subordinate or Degree Lodge or Encampment of this Order. Resolved, Tliat every provision m conflict with the foregoing reso- lution, as well as all regulations respecting the use of edibles in Lodge or Encampment rooms, heretofore passed, be and the same are hereby repealed. J1919« of Digest was amended to make it better understood, with- out changing its meaning, and now reads : Every brother present in a Lodge or Encampment, if qualified to vote, is obliged to vote on all questions, unless excused by the Lodge or 1874 GRAND LODGE OT ONTARIO. 7W Encampment ; and no partiu lar number of votes is necessary so long as a quorum is present. Resolved, That Degree Lodges of the Daugliters of Rehekah are authorized to grant, by ballot vote of a majority of the morabers pre- sent at a regular meeting Withdrawal Cards to members who may ap - ply in person or by letter for such cards. fiesoJved, That Degree Lodges of the Daughters of Rebekah are authorized to admit to membership by deposit of card, by such vote as is required for ordinary admission, the holders of Regular Withdrawal Cards granted as above provided. Resolved, That the Grand Lodges of the several jurisdictions sub- ordinate to this R. W. Grand Lodge, be and they are hereby authoriz- ed to cause to be conferred the honorary dearee of Past Secretary on anj' Past Grand in good standing who has served a lawful term as Vice Grand and Noble Grand in a Subordinate Lodge. Resolved, — That this Grand Lodge commend the great work of the General Relief Associations, instituted by members of this Order, to the fostering care of the several State Grand Jurisdictions, and here- by recommendH such action as may induce each jurisdiction to make ample provision for compensating other jurisdictions for expenses paid and costs incurred in the relief of brothers in distress, who claim the same under a Visiting Card, as brothers in good standing. Resolved, — That a member of the Order in good standing, evidenc- ed by holding an unexpired Visiting Card, issued in conformity with laws of the Order by his Lodge or Encampment, and having the A. T. W. P., being in distress, or pretending so to be, and needing money, and who having asked for and received from a Lodge or Encamp- ment, or a member thereof, a sum of money under the assurance^and pro- mise 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 guilty of conduct unbecoming an Odd-Fellow ; and due notice of such facts having been officially communicated to his Lodged by the Lodge or Encampment so loaning him the money, it shall be tlie duty of his Lodge to notify him of such indebtedness or loan, and to demand payment thereof, and if he then refuse or neglect to pay thn same, Jiig Lodges shall prefer charges against him, try him, and if found guilty, and without sufficiently mitigating circumstances, to expel him from the Order. If there be such mitigating circumstances, then to impose such penalty as the Lodge may deem best. Resolved, — That the respective State Grand Lodges cause the foregoing resolution to be embodied in their iiroceedings, and the at- tention of the Subordinate Lodges and Encampments especially called to it. The special committee on dues and benefits report that during the past year they have had ample evidence of the great interest felt by the Subordinate Lodges in their financial standing ; yet the data fur- nished has not reached that degree of completeness essential to a final and satisfactory report. Twenty-four jurisdictions make ample re turns as to the number of weeks sickness paid ; and others have sup- plied info i-mation of more or less value. But the statistics, so far as they have been gathered, are merely ajiproximations of the actual facts. This is clearly shown by a careful examination of the semi-annual re- ports in relation to management expenses. By deducting the amount ex- m r mi it:' m yr > 768 JOUBNAL OF THE 1874 peuflofl for relief from the total exT^enditures, the amount paid for worlcin/mour Lodge No. 204, I. 0. O. F., "Ist. That we believo jt would be for the ^ood of the Order in Seymour, that another Lodge of Odd Fellows he instituted in this city. "•^nd. 'I'liat in case a part of the members of Seymour Lodge desire to start another Lodge in Seymour, that this Iiodgc shall divide its General and Orphan Funds with said new Lodge, equally in pre portion to the membei-s that go into the new Lodge, as compared with that remain in this Lodge in good standing. 3 That should a Lodge be instituted as provided in the foregoing resolutions that the two Lodges, should they so desire, shall occupy the same Hall and hold the U'hHH and fixtures in common, and eacli according to their membership hear their prof<')rtion of the expense, and receive their proportion of the income of the same. "^. That these resolutions, when adopted by the Lodge, shall be spread on tlie minutes of the Lodge, and shall be bmding on the same, and nhnll not be changed or modified, except by a written resolution offered and 'J in open ].i)dge, at least one week before final action is liad on the same ; r , no change shall be made to the detriment or disadvantage of the new i.i/f after cards have been drawn and steps taken to institute the same." Acting on the good faith of said Seymour Lodge iupassia!. - f rpBolutions, forty-four members of said Lodge, on the 13th of May, 1873, Witndrew therefrom find organized said Lincoln Lodge. Afterwards, to wit ; on the 10th of June, 1773, said Lincoln Lodge, by a Committee, made a demand on Seymoj.r Lodge for a division of the property thereof, as provided for by said resolutions, which demand said Seymour Lodge refused to comply with. Lincoln Lodge appealed to the Grand Lodge of Indiana, asking that Seymour Lodge should be compelled to comply with the resolutions, and divide the property accordingly. The said Grand Lodge sustained the appeal, 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., passed in 1868, (White's Digest, 1062) it is provided that donations made to assist petitioning brothers * * by the parent body » •i' * for the purpose of instituting new Lodges * * are allowable, and in no sense to be regarded as a division of the funds of the Lodge. In consonance with the said resolution of the G. L. U. S., it is provided by the general laws of the jurisdiction of Indiana, Chapter 7, Section 1— that the funds, property, etc., of Subordinate Ijodges are not ' • • to be divided * • « among the members individually, or between one Lodge and another, except to those who may withdraw therefrom for the pur- pose of organizing a new Lodge. * » • « YourCJommittee therefore find that said Seymour Lodge, in 1871, at the time of the passage of said rosolutions. had a right to pass the same. It will be seen by reference to pp.5776 and 5785, journal proceedings of the G L. U. S. that at the present time the members withdrawing from the parent Lodge would not have the right to vote on the proposition of dividing the 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 clear- ly the duty of the said Seymour Lodge to have cor^plied with the same in letter and spirit, and your Committee recommend the ptt.-tsap;e of the following : Hesolved, That the appeal of Seymour Lodge bo dismissed. AMOS JONES, JAS. WOODYATT, AARON B. CRANE. J. S TICKNOR. NATHAN PORTER, CHAS. N. HICKOK, N. P. RICHMOND, H. LINDENBURG, To the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States : In the appeal brought by J. S. McMahon against Excelsior Lodge, No. 44, of Ont .rio, the ( 'ommittee report. The facts of the case are as follows : 1st. Bro. John Pryke, of said Excelsior Lodge, in April, 1872, applied for a withdrawal card. A ballot was taken, and the N. G. 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 wag content to remain a member iu the Lodge, which he '4 7W JOtTRNAL OP THE 1874 ^ did from choice. 2nd. Some weeks after tl« vote was taken, in a casual conversation, the N. G, remarked that he had made a mistake in declaring ihe vote, as there were a majority of white halls in the hallot. 3rd. About eighteen months after said vote was had, during all of which time Bro. Pryke remained a respected and faithful member of said Lodge, the Grand Master of Ontario, declared in effect that by said vote a withdrawal card was granted to Bro. Pryke, and that ho therebj' ceased to l)e n niumboi of t,uiJ Lodge, bj' reason of which decision he has ever since been refused admittance to the Lodge and the privileges of membership— in short is suspended. The above are all the facts properly belonging to the case, and which it is necessai-y for the Grand Lodge to consider ; but as belonging to the incidents of the case your Committee further report, that at the next meeting of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, vhich convened between the time of the ballot and that, of making said decision by the Grand Master, certain abstract questions were asked bearing on the case, though the fact was not made known, and the Committee of said Grand Lodge, to which they were referred, was ignorant thereof, These ques- tions were, as abstract questions, answered correctly by said Committee, and ap- proved by said Grand liodge. and were as follows : 1st. A brother applies for a withdrawal card ; four black balls are cast against the granting of the same— there being seventeen balls in all cast ; the N. G,, in error, declared the c rd refused. No objection being taken to the said de- cision at the time ; but some weeks afterward n brother objects to the decision of the N. G., and claims that the card war, granted. . • •. . • Question.— Is the decision of the N. G binding? ■ ; " Anbwkr.— No. The vote of the Lodge granted the card, Section 243 Digest. 2nd. Referring to the above, what action, if any, should the Lodge take in the matter ? Answer. — It should give the brother the card. It appears that the Eaid Grand Master assumed that the said quftstions and answers applied lo this case, and that by the adoption thereof by the Grand Lodge, it became his duty to decide that a card was granted to Bro. Pryke, and that thereby Bro. Pryke ceased, in fact, to be a member of said Excelsior Lodge. In this your Committee believe that said Grai.d Master erred. In the first place, said questions and answers covered more than appears in the case, and vet did not embrace all the elements thereof, and should not have beeu made the basis of said decision. For instance, the facts of the case, as described by the record, do not show the' number of ballots cast, or that four black balls were adversely cast, yet the first question assumes this. Nor is it stated, in putting the interro- gations, that the applicant for the card was content with the result, and no lon- ger desired his card. Had the questions contained these elements, the answers thereto would, no doubt, have been different, and the Grand Master could not have reached his conclusions. And this Committee finally declare that brother Pryke did not lose his membership in Excelsior Lodge. The decision of the N. G. was >rima/acia conclusive that the card was not gi-anted, and that decsion has never been lawfully questioned > r reversed. Had Brother Pyke ascertained that the ballot entitled him to a card, be might have demanded and obtained it. It was his right, but being content wi< i the ruling and the result, the Grand Master had no authority, and especially againt the desire of the Lodge, to declare that he was no longer a member, and thus effect his suspension. Your Committee therefore reccomend the passage of the following : Resolved, -That Brother Jno. 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 forthmth read- mit him to the privileges of membership in said Lodge. Rep. Hickok. of Pennsylvania, from the Committee on Appeals, made the following Report, which was laid on the table under the rule ; To the B. W. Grand Lodge of the United States : In the matter of the appeal of Isaac Elsasser, D. D. G, of the Grand Lodge of Texas, your Committee offer viz : M., from the decesion the following report, IV ■' I SI: 1874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 771 It appears that Brother William Cooper, of Bayou City Lodge, No. 121, was elected to serve the unexpired term of the Vice Grand, was duly installed, and served in the same to the end of the tei-m, a period of three weeks. Brothei Cooper was not elected Noble Grand for the next succeeding terra, 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 ground that he "was not eligible for advancenent as Noble Grand, as he served only three nights as Vice Grand, and, in accordance with our laws, it requires a ma- jority 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, N. B. Highsmith, who reversed the decision of the D. D. G. M., and Bro. Cooper was installed. The Grand Lodge of Texas sustained its Grand Master, and from this action Bro. Elsasser appealed to the Grand Lodge of the United States. It is true that the general law requires service of a majority of the nights of a term to entitle a Brother to the honors of the office, but there is an exception set forth in Article 1391, Digest G. L. U. S , giving said honors to the Brother who may be elected to fill an unexpired term. Bro. Cooper was, therefore, as fully entitled to honors and Past Official De- grees 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 Committee offer the following, and ask to be discharged from the fur- consideration of the subject : iiesoiwi,— That the appeal of Isaac Elsasser t'-f. the Grand Lodge of Texas be dismissed, and the action of the said Grand Lodge affirmed. To the R. W. Grand Loihje of the United States : The Committee on appeals, to whom was referred the appeal of Benjamin Fletcher, Jr , P. G. K., of New Hampshire, from the decision of the Grand Lodge of that jurisdiction, bog leave to respectfully repc t : The Grand Master's decision was ^ade on the following question : " Can a Lod^u compel the Noble Grand to give the number of black balls cast in case the applicant is rejected ?" He decided that they cannot ; an appeal was taken from this decision to the Grand Lodge, and that body refused to sustain the appeal. Your Committee believe that the decision of the Grand Lodge of New Hamp- shire was correct, and therefore offer the fo'lowng resolution and recommen'i its adoption- Resolved, — That the appeal of Benj. Fletcher, .h-., be dismissed. ' lo the Li. W. Giiiml Lodije of the United States : Past Grand L. F. Delesdernier appeals from the decision of the Grand Lodge of Texas, declaring the legality of Article No. 32 of the general laws for Subordinate Lodges of that jurihdiction. This Article aftrt- providing for the mode of petition, appointment of the Conimitlee of Investigation, etc., in the case of aj plications for membership in Subordinate Lodges continues ; " Should the report of the < 'ominittee be favorable, the Lodge shall proceed to ballot for the candidate, iind if, after balloting, the balls should all be white in the ballot-box, the applicant shall be declared duly elected : but should there be one black ball, the balloting shall be renewed, and if on the second ballot one black ball still appears, the election shall lie over until the next regular meeting, when a ballot shall be entered into, fin the interim of the first and second night's balloting, it shall be the duty of the brother v/ho cast the black ball to state to tiie Noble Grand his reasons for his vote, which shall be made kno^vn to the Lodi'.e by the Noble Grand, without givin- the name of the brother, previous to the second balloting.) And on the second night's balloting, if not more than one black ball appears, the applicant shall be considered duly elected ; but should there be two or more black balls, either on ♦he first, second or third bal- lot, the applicant shall be considered rejected, and notice thereof shall be sent to the Grand Secretary. Nevertheless, such person may again be proposed at the expiration of six months from such ballot, and, if elected, shall be received ■s r-' it; .. f IS ! U kim ill ! : i4^ 77a JOURNAL OF THE 1874 i ? ! into the Order. In case the brother casting the blaok ball does not give his rea- BOUBtothe Noble Grand by or before the next Lodge night, then the Noble Grand shall bo announce to the Lcdge,and the applicant shall be declared elected without a further ballot." Your Committee is of opinion that thisJlaw is a clear violation of the well established principle, that "a Grand Lodge has no right (to permit its Suborni- nates) to grant more than one ballot and one reconsideration of the same to a candidate for membership in a subordinate," (see Digest, section 189) and would recommend the adoption of the following : Besolved,- That the appeal of Past ^Grand L. F. Delesdernier be sus- tained. lothe R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States : Your Committee on Appeals, to whom was referred the appeal of A. D, Jones, P. G. M., from the action of the R. W. Grand Lodge of Nebraska, most respectfully report that they have considered the same and find the facts to be as follows : Section 2 of Article 13, of the ConBtitution of Subordinates, requires that ap- plication for Cards shall be made personally, or in writing. In accordance with this law, at a meeting of State Lodge No. 10, Omaha, held April 2l8t, 1873,^ Bro. H. Webber, a member of said Lodge, made application personally for a With- drawal Card. Kefore the ballot was had, a motion to ttdjoum was adopted, and the Lodge proceeded to close. At the next meeting of the Lodge, April 28th, the N. Grand stated that no application for a Withdrawal Card was before the Lodge, from which an appeal was taken, and the appeal sustained by the Lodge. From the Lodge an appeal was taken to the D. D. G. M., and then to the Grand Master, who sustained the Lodge. The K. W. Grand Lodge of Nebraska at its session, May 19, 1873, reversed the decision of the (irand Master, from which action A. D. Jones, P. G. M., appeals to this R. W. Grand Lod(>e. In the opinion of the Committee the action of the R. W.Grand Lodge of Ne- braska was correct, as an application being oncs him necessarily from the per- formance of manual labor, and thereby renders liim incapable of supporting him- seli by his own exertions. Due of the physicians had been Vice (irand and Noblo (rriind of Potomac Lodge, and during the entire tium Bro. Cross received bis benefits. Your Committee have come to the couelusiou that said l^'ross was sick and entitled to his benehts when his Lo Ige ceased to piy them, wherefore they recommend that the appeal be sustained with the followini,- resolutions : livsohed, That the appeal of Hugh Latham, P. G. M. be sustained. yjf.so/iv't/, That the Grand Master of Virginia be directed to order Potomac Lodge to re-open the case of Bro. Cross, and give liim an opportunity to bo heard. To the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United Stateii : The undersigned, the minority of your Committee ou Appeals to which was referred the appeal of William 1). Kennedy, against the action of the G«iii(J Lodge of (Ontario, differing in opinion from the majority of the committee, i 're- sents his views of the case. The local law of llntaiio enacts that "at an election of a candidate for num- bei-ship, either by initiation or deposit of card, more than two black balls reiect." ' Bro. William D. Kennedy made application for a Imissiou to The Toronto Lodge by deposit of Card ; when the billot was taken tnore than two black balls appeared. The Vice Grand, to whom, as well as to the Noble (xrand, the ballot box had been taken for examination, declared the candidate rejected ; the Noble Grand declaied the candidate elected. An appeal was taken from the ruling of the Noble Grand to tne Lodge. A majority vote su-taiue 1 the Noblo Grand, and the candidat.f was introduced as a member. He did not, however, sign the constitution of the Lodge, which is required by the local law. An appeal was taken to the Grand Master, who decided tliat Bro Kennedy was not a mem- ber of "The Toronto Lodge," and directed said Lodge to hand him back his card and fees, and notify the Lo Iges in the jurisdiction of his rejection. The (iod^o complied with the directions of tlie Grand Master. An appeal was taken froln the notion of the Grand Master to the (Traud jjod^e of Ontario, which sust:tined the Grand Master, and it is from the action of said Grand Lodge that tliis appeal is made. 66 tii p • 4 ■ ■ •|4 t-m Wi JOURNAL OF THE 1674 The Grand Lodfre of the Unitert Stfttes hns decidwl that when a person hits been i]iit.inted into the Order— whether liis election wab leRiil or not— he must be )ield to be a member, and that the deelnrinR bis memberHhii) void. H»> could not bo deprived o? the kmiwledRe and he should not be released from tue obli- gation But in the case of an iipiilicant for Tiiembersbip by deposit of card the position is entirely different. In sucli a ease hh the one here under notice the party acquired no knowledge, assumed no new obligation ; lie did not even take upon him the responsibility that would follow the si^'uinn of the Constitution. It therefore, seems eminently proner thut a law should prevail ditferiuft from tlu^ law quoted as much as the cases differ, no that improper conduct niay be ]ironip- tly dealt with, niid that which is wronp nuiv at once be put. rip;ht, and that a minority of the members of a Lodge may be efKciently protected. -n . I respectfully submit tlie t'oUowiug. Besolrcii, — That the appeal be diamiHsed, and that the action of tiie Grand Lodge of Ontario be sustained. It will be seen from the above that tlio two appeal ceases from On- tario, have been decidetl, the one so lonj; pending. Zimmerman vs. tlu' Grand Lodge, in favor of the Grand Lodf{e, and tiie more recent one of McMahon vs. the Grand Lodge, against tliat body. The following proposed amendments to the Constitution were sub mitted : Article 4, Sec. 3. — In case of death, resignation, or removal from office of the M. W. Grand Sire, or in case lie should absent liimself for SIX mouths or upwards beyond the limits of the United States and tlic British North American possessions, or in case of liis iuubility froiii physical causes to discharge the duties of his office, the R. W. Deputy Grand Sire shall act in his place, and shall have and enjoy all tin; powers and privileges, and exercise the duties of said office until tlu next communication of tliis Grand Lodge. In case of the deatli, resig- nation, removal, absence or inability of both the M. W. Grand Sire and R. W, Deputy Grand Sire, all said duties and powers shall be exercised by the Junior Past Grand Sire competent to till said office, and at the first communication thereafter, the Grand Lodge shall proceed to elec' and mstrill a M. W. Grand Sire for the unexpired term, and to fill any vacancy that may be occasioned thereby ; provided, however, that u mere temporary or transient visit beyond said limits, not exceeding the aforesaid period of time, shall not be construed as to work a for- feiture of the office. By Rep. Crogmau of Massachusetts ; seconded by J. S. Ticknor, of Illinois ; .T. H. White, of New York ; Charles P. Blanchard, of New Hampshire ; Charles H. Rich of Maine ; R. R. Barnes, of Lower Pro- vinces ; A. Purves of Ontario ; John W.McQuiddy of Indiana ; George A Callahan of Maine ; H. R. Dyer, of Vermont ; George N. Nichols, of Georgia ; C. N. Hickok, of Pennsylvania ; John Hamliu of Nebrasita ; Jolin F. Driscol ot Rhode Island ; I Harris, of New Jersey ; G. Nmi- gesser,of Louisana ; W. C. ICarl, of Ohio : Amend Article 1, Section 1, by s'iriking out the words Grand lodge of the United States of the In dependentOrder of, so thatjit shall read, as follow.-i : Article i. Sec. i.— This Lodge shall be known by the name style ind title of the Supreme Lodge of American Odd FeUowship. Amend Article 1. Section 1. by striking out the words "of tlie United States" so that it may read : ' > i.x^i,ir;nu < -li-.r^jyiji) ■ 1 tlie Griiiiil 1874 GRAND L<)DriR OP OJJTA.RIO. m Articlk I. Skc. I. — This Lodi^n will he known hv tho narao, style and titloof the Supremo Orand fi )J<{oof Amoricsin Odd Follow.^hip. J. C. Smith, of IllinoiH, Secinidcd hy Roprosontatives John W. Mc- Quiddy , of Indiana : T. B. Needless, of Illinois ; Sananel Ryan, Jr., of Wisconsin ; Thos. C. Porter, of Massachnsotts ; James Woodyatt, of Ontario ; B. J. F. Hanna. of Kansas. h'ruoliwl, Tliat Bro. J. Ij. Rid<»(!ly, tho present Historiographer of this 0-rand Lodge, ho enriicstly ro(inosted to retain that position, and to write, as soon as his liealtli permits, the history of tho first decade of the Order in America ; and that lie l)e authorized to employ an as- sistant or assistants at an expense not exceeding $500 during the eu- sning year. OFFICERS INSTALfiKn. Tho officers Klected and Installed for tho ensuing two years are : M. W. Grand Sire,— M. J. Durlmm, Past D. G. Sire, of Kentucky. R. W. Deputy Grand Sire,— John W. Stokes, P. G. M., of Penn- sylvania. R. W. Grand Cor. and Rec. Secretary, — James L. Ridgely, P. G. M., of Maryland. R, W. Grand Treasurer,— Joshna Vansant, P. G. M., of Mary- land. The Grand Secretary appointed Theodore A. Ross, Grand Repre- sentative, of New Jersey, as Assistant Grand Secretary ; and the Grand Sire appointed the following subordinate Grand Officers, all of whom were dnly installed : R. W. Grand Chaplain, — Rev. J. W. Venable, of Kentucky. R. W. Grand Marshal, — John R. Tompkins, of Alabama, R. W. Grand Guardian, — Wm. H. Foulk, of Delaware. R. W. Grand Messenger, — Jolm W. Hudson, of Wisconsin. ' The next annual session of tho Grand Lodge is to be held in Indian- apolis, Indiana, in September, 1875. The following preamble and rasolntions convey the sentimants of the members of tlie Grand Lodge in their appreciation of the courtesy and hospitality of the fraternity and cttizons of tlie Sunny South : WiiKREAS, The reception thn.t has been accorded to the Grand Lodge of the United States by the brotherhood, as well as by the cit- izens of Atlanta and of tho State of Georgia, has been most cordial and genero s, almost oppressive in its kindness, not only to the Grand Lodge as a boly, but person illy t) its Rspressntatives, and the mem- bers of their families accompanying them, and Whkrb;as, We cannot do justice to the pleasurable and grateful emotions which throng onr hearts in contemplation of a greeting so kind and noble, without at least attempting to give them expression, therefore be it Ilegoh;e(h — That the associations connected with this annual ses- sion are ever to be remembered with peculiar pleasure, and that we tender to the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Georgia, and to the Lodges and brethren of Atlanta, the acknowledgment of thia Body of > . !5i I'll' M I '>^Vi '>:? till III 7r6 JOURNAL OF THE 1074 . '.;. •;' I, . ■ i the disfcinsfainhoti nwpecfc oviiico 1 toward it.anri our w.irnieHb thnnkn as individualH for their fratoriuil lionpitahty Kiven to tin in ho princely n manner. JieHolneil, — That to the Hon. Ek- Gov. Hrown, Hin Honor S. B. Spencor, Mayor, and to the Hon. H. V. M. Miller, and to t)io authori- ties and citizons of the beautiful city of Atlanta, whom thoy represent, we offer expreHsions of our warm aijprnciation of their courteous at- tentiuns, asHuring tliem that we shall hear witli uh to our homes and various State and Provincial .Turisdiofcions memories the most delight- ful of our sojourn in the " Empire Stiito of the Soiuii," and of our in- tercourse with its warm-hearted, hospitable people ; and last, but not least, would we mention with especial i^ratitudt the kmduess shown by the fair ladies of Atlanta to tlii! adies accompanying our variuuH delegations. Remloeil, — That to the Sir Knights of Connr-doLion Commandery of Knights TemplarH,of Atlauta.we tendc^r the assurance that the recol- ection of our visit to their Asylum, and of their magnanimous rncoptiou of our fraternity, will ever be clierislied by us as the tarrying lor a brief, but most pleasant period in one of the green spots by fclie way- side of life's rugged journey. HeHolvt'tl, — That we appreciate the courtesy and hospitality of the distinguished gentlemen of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and beg to return to them our warmest thanks for the pleasure they have given us, and to reciprocate the hope expressed by so many of our newly-made Southern acquaintances, that the feelings and interests of all sections of our common country may be. for all time to come mutually and indissolubly united. Re»ohed, — That as a slight token of the good faith of the foregoing resolutions, and of our desire to leave in the city of Atlanta some me- mento of our visit, whicih we trust may not be unacceptable to our kind friends of the South, the R. W. Grand Secretary is hereby re- quested to forward, as soon as it can conveniently be done, a full set of the bound Journals of the Grand Lodge of tlie United States, includ- ing the proceedings of tlie present session, to the State Library at Georgia, asking acceptance of the same as a slight indication of tht; pleasurable experiences of the members of this Body at this annual communication. Megolved, That copies of the foregoing resolutions, under the seal of the Grand Lodge, and attested by the Grand Secretary, be sent severally to the Grand Lodge of (Jeorgia. to each of the Subordinate Lodges of Atlanta, the Mayor of Atlanta, C(eur-de-Lion Commandery, and the Atlanta Board of Trade, and also be furnished to the papers (jf the city for pubhcation. In conclusion, it may be necessary to offer an expUunation for the appearance of this report in the appendix of the Journal of Ontario for 1874. Having noticed that the same course has been taken in other jurisdictions and by that means the information contained in the Be- port is given to the several Lodges nearly jt. year sooner than it could be by the course hitherto adopted, consultation was had with all the Elective ofBcers and several other prominent members of the R. W. Grand Lodge, and finding it to be the unanimous opinion of those brotibiers that such action would be decidedly advantageons, the pub- f T874 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO w licntion of tlie Journal han been delayed beyond itH UHual time for tlie pnrpone of includinK thin report. TniHtiny tbat tbo course takfMi will meet tbo approval of tlio Grand Lodge, and licin^; deeply iin pressed witli tin- sense ot the roKjM)!!- sibility resting upon uh and tlu^ bi^li iioiior conferred in being your rep- re«entativ<>H, the whole is respectfully snbimtted. .lAMKS WOODYATT, ' JOHN BAKR. m^ '! .•I ,< , t Mm . ■ , •,( 1 ll. .i .r! ii I , n for the itario for in other the Re- it could all the ne R. W. of those the pub- " .: -' ; ■ ■ ■'< ' 1 • >,. > I r . ■ , ' f J 1 , ' 1 • 1 , • ; I :M(.)'it t.> n-UM;-fi ■■■< .: i.f , '■ ,,r .f (^ -.1 I J. I*; m .J ^1 ^ ^>. ^\*v IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 iai2.8 |50 ^^ IS! I3A |2g 12.2 1.1 I 1.25 2.0 PhotDgreifiiic Sciences Corporation y jy <*!^* ^ 4^ 4^ ^ 33 WEST MAIN STRIET WEBSTIR.N.Y. 145M (716) •72-4503 CONSTITUTION. l! . h '^13!ll^li^« PREAMBLE. Whku ..\h, it lias baeu found expsilient and of the utmost import- ance to tb • well-boiuij of all oryauizod Institutions, to govern the same by sound and uniform laws and regulations ; — Thkkkkork thk Grand LoixiE ok Canada West,- of the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fkllows, with a view of insuring a co-operation and uniformity of action, of providing for the best interests of the Order, and of securing more effectually the permanence of the blessmgs to be derived from the light exercise of those ennobling and heaven-born principles, of Frieiidnhi/i, Lnve and Truth, on which it is founded, doth ordain, declare and establish the following Articles as the Constitution for the government thereof. 4 ARTICLE \. TITLE AND POWERS. * • ' ■ • ' ' SKCTION I. — TITLE. . ', ., This Grand Lodge shall be known and hailed by the name, style and title of "Thk Riuht Worthy Provincial Grand Lodge of Canada West, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows." [This Grand Lodge shall be known and hailed by the name, title and style of " The Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Ontario, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. — Adopted 1873.] ' section II. — powers. Claitse 1.— This Provincial Grand Lodge shall have jurisdiction in Odd Fellowship, within that section of the Province of Canada called and known as Canada Wesb, being the Superior Tribunal of ^11 subor- dinate Lodges within its jurisdiction. * Tbis wag changed to the Grand Lodge of Ontario iu 1873. ^i 2 CONSTITUTION. [Thi& Grand Lodge shall havG jurisdiction in Odd-Fellowship, with- in that section of the Dominion of Canada called and known as Ou- tario, being the Superior Tribunal of all Subordinate Lodges within its jurisdiction. — Adopted 1873.] Clause 2. — No Lodge can be formed, nor continue to exist, within its jurisdiction, without the express sanction of this Grand Lodge. Clau»e 8. — It possesses within its jurisdiction the right and power of granting, suspending or annulling Cliarters for proper cause ; of re- ceiving, hearing and determining appeals from the decisions of Subor- dinate Lodges, and of redressing all grievances ansing therein ; of reg- ulating the means of its own support ; and of performing all such other acts and things as shall have for their object the promotion of the true and best interests of the Order, or shall appertain to it by ancient usage or custom, and are not in violation of the laws of the land, or the regulations of the Order. ARTICLE II. MKMBER8HIP. SECTION I.— QUALIFICATION FOR MF.MBKIiSHIP. Clume 1 — This Grand Lodge nliall be composed of its Elective and Appointed officers, formally installed, of its Past Grands, duly qualified and of regular Representatives from the several Lodges under its juris- diction, who shall have been duly elected, as provided in Section II. of this Article. [This Grand Lodge shall be composed of all duly qualified Past Grands within its jurisdiction, who shall be entitled to aU the privile- ,1(08 pertaining to their rank, as presciibed by the Usages and Laws of the Grand Lodge of the United States ; but for Legislative purposes it Aall be purely a representative body : Adopted 1878.1 Clause i. — Any Past Grand on presenting a Certificate of his official services, and after satisfactory examination in the Degrees per- taining thereto, shall be entitled to receive the Grand Lodge Degree. Clause 3. — No Representative shall be admitted to a seat in this Grand Lodge unless duly certified as having been elected thereto ; nor until he has been instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree, and has sign- ed a promise xaithfuUy to support, maintain and abide by the Consti- tution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. [No Past Grand shall be admitted as a Representative in this Grand Lodge unless duly certified as having been elected thereto ; nor until he has been instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree, and has sign- ed a promise faithfully to support, maintain and abide by the Consti- tution and By-laws of this Grand Lodge. Adopted 1878.] '*!" ' '' i ! CONSTITUTION. dime 4. — Every Past Grand Master, in good standing; in a Subor- dinate Lodge under tills jurisdiction, nhall be admitted to seats in this Grand Ijodge, and sliall have the power* of debating and making motions, but in no case shall they have the power of voting, unless they be also grand Representatives. [Every Past Grand Master, in good standing in a Subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction, and all elective officers in this Grand Lodge, shall have the right of debating and making motions. Adop- ted 1873.J SECTION II. — ELECTION OF BEPREShNTATIVES. Clause 1. — Every Lodge within the jurisdiction, shall, at its first meeting, in the month of July, annually, elect by ballot from amongst it-4 Past Grauds in good standing, a Representative or Representatives, as follows : that is to say, one Representative wliere the number of members in good standing, returned in the next preceding Annual Re- port, shall be less than 50, and one Representative for each additional 50 members over that number, such Representatives to serve for a period of one year from the dav previous to that appointed for the Annual Session of this Grand Lodge. [Every Lodge within the jurisdiction shall, at its first meeting in the month of July, annually, elect by ballot from amongst its Past Grands in good standing a Representative or Representatives as follows, that IS to say : One Representative where the number of members in good standing, returned in the next preceding semi-annual report shall be 100 or less, over 100 and under 200, two Representatives ; over 200, three Representatives. Adopted 1874.] Clauxe 2. — Any Lodge not having a properly qualified P. G., may choose one so qualified from any other Lodge within the jurisdiction, to represent it in this Grand Lodge for the like period. [In all ballotings, only one name shall be written upon any ballot. Adopted 1873.] SECTION III. 1 CInme 1. — The resignation by any member of his office of Repre^ sentative, must be addressed in writing to the N. G of his Lodge which shall proceed at its first opportunity to consider the same, and either accept or refuse the resignation, as may seem expedient. [The resignation of any member of his office as Representative, must be addressed in writing to the N. G. of his Lodge, which shall proceed at its first opportunity to consider the same, and either accept or refuse the resignation, as may seem expedient ; and if such resig- nation be accepted, tlie Lodge may at once proceed to elect another qualified member to till the vacancy. Adopted 1878.] ,. , ,■!,,,,, SECTION IV. — TRIAL OF MEMBERS. Clause 1. — Whenever charges affecting the character or standing of any member shall be submitted to the Grand Lodge in writing, by I" :1 .... f «ii! -'^ »i. im^ -i ^f^' !!l f5 1^ 1 i 8: 1. CONSTITUTION. one or more members thereof, the Hiime Hliall be immediately referred to a Committee of five mombors, to bo elected by ballot, who shall, with as little delay as possible, examine into the charges, and report the resnit of such examination to this Grand Lodge. ChiHue 2. — Should the Committee report snch charges unfounded, or as not having been proved, such report shall be accepted as final, and the charge dismissed. CltiiiKf 3. — Should the Committee report the charges as proved in whole or in part, a special meeting of this Grand Lodge shall be con- vened with all possible dosj)atcli, at which the member thus charged shall be heard in his dofunco ; and having lieard the same, the Grand Lodge shall procecul to determine the case, by the acipiittal, reprimand, susptmsion from his seat in tlio Grand Lodge, or expulsion therefrom of the implicated member, as the Grand Lodge may deem fit and pro- per. [Should the CVmimittee report the charges as proved, in whole or in part, the Grand Lodge, after having heard the member thus charged, in his defence, shull proceed to determine tlie case, by ac- quittal, reprimand,suspcnsion from his seat in the Grand Lodge, or ex- pulsion therefrom of the implicated member, as the Grand Lodge may deem tit and proper. — Adopted 1878.] [In case the Committee should find the charges proven, in whole or in part, against an Elective Officer (the Grand Lodge not being in Session), they sliall communicate the fact to the other Elec- tive Officers ; should such officers deem it advisable, they shall con- vene a Special Meeting of this Grand Lodge for the purpose of proceed- ing as provided in Clause 1'). — Adopted 1873.] Clause 4. — Whenever a momber shall be suspended or expelled, intimation of the same shall be forthwith given to the N. G. of his Lodge, from wliich time he shall cease to be a member of the order. [Whenever any member shall be suspended or expelled, intimation of the same shall be forthwitli given to the N. G. of his Lodge, and the Grand Lodge may require that he be tried by the Subordinate Lodge to which he belongs. — Adopted 1873.] ARTICLE III. OFI.'ir'KrtS. • •■ . ' ■•'J SKCTION I.— KLKCTIVKOFFICKRS. Clause 1. — The Elective Officers of this Grand Lodge shall be— The Most Worthy Grand Master. " Right Worthy Deputy Grand Master. • ' " " " Grand Warden. " *•, " " *' Grand Secretary. , ;■.*.>■ ■ " " " Grand Treasurer. ' - r • .' •* " " Grand Representatives. .o w CONSTITUTION. I To be oloctorl by ballot.— Tlio words "To bo elected, (fee," added 1878. i Chiiiufi 2. — Tlie»e Klc^ctivo Officers sliall be elected by ballot, after previous iioiiiination. stich iioiiiination and election to take place at the Annual Session of the Grand fjod^e, and at the tirst meeting thereof. [These Elective Officers shall be elected by ballot, after previous nomination, such nomination and election to take place at the Annual Session of the (Iraiid Lodf^e. and on the second day of the Session, at 4 o'clock p. ni.— Adopted 1H7J$." Cl'tUKi- 'A. — At each election tlie presidiu}^ Officer shall ap))oint two of then-embers jtresent as Tellers. who shall present the ballot-box to each member as his name is called by the Grand Secretary, and havinj^ collected all the ballots, shall examine the same, and report the result, [At each election the presidin<^ Officer sliall appoint two of tlie members i)resent. as Tellers, who siiall /irrxidr at the ballot-box, and iilloir each member as his /jottijr is called by the Grand Secretary, to (It'fut.iit his hiillnf, and, trhcn tin- hdUotinij in iiitnjtleti'tl, shall examine the same and report the result. — Adopted 1H73.1 ChniM' 4. — Each Elective Officer, the Grand Representative ex- cepted, shall be chosen separately, by a majority of the votes given. Should thero be no choice of such officer at any ballot, a new ballot shall forthwith take place among the members present ; and after each bal- lot the name of the Candidate who shall have received the smallest number of votes shall be withdrawn. Ohiuni' .'). — All Candidates for elective offices must have received the three past Official Degrees. Clause 0. — The Elective Grand Officers shall be installed immedi- ately after the completion of the election, unless otherwise ordered by the Grand Lodge, and all officers shall serve until the next Annual Session, and until the installation of their successors. [The Elective Grand Officers, except the Grand Representatives, shall be installed, according to the Grand Lodge order of business, un- less otherwise ordered by the Gi'and Lodge, and shall serve until the next Annual Session, and until the installation of their successors. Adopted 1873.] Chimv 7. — The sitting Grand Master or any P. G. Master, or the highest officer present, shall instal the Grand Master elect, who shall thereafter instal the other officers. Clause 8. — Should any officer elect fail to present himself for in- stallation at the time duly apiiointed for that ceremony, his office shall be declared vacant, unless sufficient cause be shown for such non-at- tendance, and the members present shall forthwith proceed to fill the same by a new election, the successful Candidate at which shall be immediately installed. Should sufficient cause be shown, as aforesaid, the installation of the officer elect, so absent, may take place at such time, and in such manner as the G. Lodge may then specially-direct. ■It «^'ik ".I «3i « Im ?! ■ ir f :a - .*hi t , . ' ' 7» JS i i I, :-J CONSTITUTION. Clitime 0. — TIte Oranrl Repreftentative or Reprenentatives to rep- resent this Oraiid L(>tl}»e in the Supremo Grand Lodge of the U. 8., to be elected in accordance witti the ConHtitutioii and Laws of the said Supreme Grand Lodge. SFX'TION II. — APl'OINTKD OFFICKRH. ('la line 1, -The appointed officers of this Grand Lodge shall be — The Worthy Grand Marshall, " Conductor, " " •• Guardian, to be nominated by the Grand Master immediately after his install- ation, subject to the approval of the Grand Lodge. A Right Worthy Grand Chaplain may be appointed at the same time, and in the same manner. , [The appointed Officers of the Grand Lodge shall be : The Worthy Grand Marshall. " Conductor, " " " Guardian. » • •• " Chaplain. To be appointed by the Grand Master immediately after his installation subject to the approval of the Grand Lodge. Adopted 1873.] Clause 2. — The Grand Master shall, as soon after his installation as may be, nominate, subject to the approval of the Grand Lodge, a Right Worthy Grand District Deputy, for each District into which this jurisdiction may be divided by this Grand Lodge, and within which one or more subordinate Lodges may be in operation. [Should a vacancy occur in the office of Grand Representative, R. W. Grand Warden, R. W. Grand Secretary, or R. W. Grand Treasurer, by death, resignation or otherwise, during the recess of this Grand Lodge, such vacancy shall be filled by a person to be chosen by a ma- jority of the remaining Elective Officers, provided always that the per- son so chosen shall servo only until the next Annual Session of this Grand Lodge,when in the event of the term of the vacant office being still unexpired, the Representatives present shall elect by ballot a person to serve for the remainder of such unexpired term. — Adopted 1873.] Clause 3. — All the above mentioned appointed officers, except the R. W. G. Chaplain, must be in possession of the throe past official de- Glaiise 4. — The Grand Master may appoint, as Janitor, with the consent of the Grand Lodge, any Brother of the Order of the Scarlet Degree, and in good standing, to taKu charj^e of the outer door. SECTION III. — VACANCl'58. Clause 1. — Any office, the occupant of which may have been ab- sent without satisfactory excuse being made on his behalf, from four successive meetings of the Grand Lodge, may be declared vacant by ' - ■ ■ I 0ONSTTTT7TTON. the Grand Lodge, on motion to that effect ; provided notice of nneh motion Hhall have been given at a regular meeting, at loaHt two weeks previouH to that at which it in decided ; and that a copy of Huoh notice Hliall have been trannmitted to Haid occupant. Claute 2. — Any vacancy in oflice nhall be tilled at the tirst meeting of the Grand Lodge after the announcement of tiie Rame, by election or appointment, an the case may l>e, in the Hame manner an provided for in the previous HectiouH, and for the residue of tlie time of the for- mer incumbent. SECTION IV. — DUTIES AND POWERS. Chime 1. — The M. W. Grand Master shall preside at all meetings of the Grand Lodge, when present ; he shall preserve order and de- corum therein, and decide all (juestions of order, subject however, to an appeal to this Grand Lodge : he shall have the casting vote upon all occasions when the Grand Lodge is equally divided, except in the election of officers ; he shall ap^mint jtro Ifiii., in the absence of the regular incumbents, all officers whose appointment is not otherwise provided for by the Grand Lodge : sign all requisite orders on tlie Grand Treasurer, and all regular documents requiring his signature, and transmit, or cause to be transmitted regularly, previous to the commencement of each term, to each Subordinate Lodge, within this jurisdiction, the Pass-Word received from the Supreme (irand Lodge of the U. S.; he shall ea;-n(Hfio, be a member of all Committees of this Grand Lodge, whose meetings he may choose to attend ; he shall have power in the absence of the Deputy Grand Master, and Grand District Deputy, to appoint a qualified Past Grand to (,;oi'. newly chartered Lodges, install their officers, and present their C)i:;r'' jrs ;aud he shall, in person, or by Deputy, visit and inspect the books, proceed- ings, and work of each Subordinate Lodge within this jurisdiction, once in each year, or oftener, if he may deem it necessary in the fur- therance of their interests. [The following was added to this Clause at Session of 1878 : The necessary expenses incurred in making such visit to be defrayed by the Grand Lodge.] Chime 2. — The R. W. Deputy Grand Master shall act as the Assist- ant of the Grand Master, and during the absence of that officer shall be invested with all his powers. In the event of the death, resigna- tion, or removal from office of the Grand Master, he shall, e.v officio, become Grand Master, until the next regular Session thereafter. [The following was added to this Clause at Session of 1878 : And shall receive the Honors of the office.] Clause 3. — The R. W. G. Warden shall preside in the absence of the Deputy Grand Master ; he shall assist the Grand Master in the n .<:( ■;■♦:' ..I y ' -.1, 1 r I CONSTITUTION. ceromoiiieH of the Ordur, ami in the prustiivation of (ieuoniiii iu the Grand Lo<1^e ; )io hIuiII confer thu Grand Lodge De^^reo on all Past Grandn qualitiod to rucuivu it ; and Khali, Huhjuct to the Grand Mahter, have uhar({e of the Lodjfo R(M)m during all ineotingH of tlie Grand Lodge. [And in the event of a vacancy in the office ol R. W. D. Granti Master, lie Hhall, «:i-<*(h'i'ii>, hucoinu Deputy Grand Manter until the tlrHt regular Sension thereafter. — Adopted IbTJJ.j Claime 4.— The R. W. Grand Secretary shall attend, iu person, at every meeting of the Grand Lodge, and when al).sent, shall transmit the hooks and records thereof ; he shall keep a just and true record of all proceedings, and intimate to each Suhordinatu Lodge such portion thereof as may affect it ; ho shall preserve nil hooks, and file all docu- ments helongiug to his office, attest all orders drawu on the Grand Treasurer, inform him of all charges to bo made against Suhordinatr Lodges for Dispensations, Ca^rds, &c., transmit for his examination all returns from Subordinate Lodges ; pay over to him forthwith, all monit.s coming into his hands on account of this Grand Lodge ; recioive all documents relative to the Grand Lodge ; and submit the same to the Grand Master, at the Grand Lodge, if in Session : conduct all corres- pondence on behalf of the Grand Lodge ; furnish all Committees with such oiUcial documents as may bo necessary for their reference, if re- quired so to do ; transmit to the Supreme Grand Lodge a regular rei)ort of the Order, made up to the 30tli day of June, in each year ; notify all Subordinate Lodges of eacli regular Session of tliis (iraud Lodge, at least two weeks previous to its commencement ; prepare nil Charters granted by the Grand Lodge ; affix the Grand Seal to such Charters, and to all other documents requiring it ; i)erfonii all the duties of the Grand Treasurer iu his absence, and attend to all other business not herein enumerated, and coming properly within his duty. [The duty of the R. W. Grand Secretary shall be to attend, in per- son, every meeting of the Grand Lodge, and when absent shall trans- mit the books and records thereof ; he shall keep a just and true re- cord of all proceedings, and intimate to eacli Subordinate Lodge such \>ortion thereof as may affect it ; he shall also keep a just and true account between each Suboidinato Lodge and the Grand Lodge, and also of the affairs of this (irand Lodge ; he shall preserve all books and fyle all documents belonging to his office ; attest all orders drawn on the Grand Treasurer, pay over to him forthvntli all moneys coming into his hands on account of this grand Lodge ; receive all documents relative to tlie Grand Lodge, and submit the same to the Grand Master, lit the Grand Lodge, if in Session ; conduct all correspondence on be- half of the Grand Lodge ; furnish all Committees with such official docaments as may be necessary for their reference ; transmit to the Grand Lodge of the United States a regular report of the Order, made up to the 80th day of June in each year ; aotify all Subordinate Lodges of each re,r;ular Session of this Grand Lodge, at least two weeks previous to its vommencement ; prepare all Charters granted by 1>! CONSTrnjTION. tho Grand Lod({e ; affix the Grand Seal to snch Chartera, ard to all other docuinontH rutiuiriu^ it ; porforiii uU thu dutioH of tho Grand TreuHurcr in hin uhsonvo ; and tittond to nil other huHincHS not huruiu enumerated, and coming properly within his duty He Hliall have his hookH properly cloHed by the tirnt day of Au^juHt in each year, and hIuUI have a Hufticient number of hiH financial Stateiuunt and Statisti- cal Table printed for the uho of each Ofticor and ItepreHentativo of the Grand Lod({o ; and Hhall receive Huch salary um may bo fixed upon at each Annual Session. — Adoi)tcd 1870.] ClaiiHe 5. — Tho R. W. G. Treasurer shall receive and take charge of tho moneys of tliis Lodge, depositing tho same in some Chartered Hanking Institution of this Province, to be named by tho Grand Lodge, vithin three days at furthest, after receipt thereof, unless otherwise directed by this Grand Lodge ; ho shall pay all orders drawn on him by tho Grand Master, and countersigned by tlie Grand Secretary, and none other ; he shall keep his accounts in a fair, clear and legible manner, exhibiting in as far as possible, the sources of ajl receipts, and the destination of all disbursements, with the amount of both ; he ^hall have his accounts closed immediately before every regular Session, and submit them thereat to this Grand Lodge, and shall execute, in favor of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and Grand Warden in trust, a batUfactory Bond for the due and faithful performance of his duties. _ Vlaine G. — The R. W. G. Representative shall attend the Meetings of the Grand Lodge, and act thereat on behalf of the various Lodges within its jurisdiction ; they shall be furnished with certificates of election in the form required by the supreme Grand Lodge. [The R. W. Grand Representatives shall attend the meetings of the Grand Lodge of the United States, and act ti.ereat on belialf of the various Lodges within this jurisdiction ; they shall be furnished with certificates of election in the form required by tho Grand Lodge of the United States. They shall also attend the meetings of this Grand Lodge, and submit a synopsis of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of the United States at the Sessions thereof, attended by them. — Adopted 1873.] OUiute 7. — l.'he R. W. G. Chaplain shall, when present, open and close every meeting of this Grand Lodge, according to his office, if re- qmred so to do. The R. W. Grand Chaplain shall, when present, open and close every meeting of this Grand Lodge with prayer. — Adopted 1878. Clause 8. — The W. G^ Marshall shall examine Past Grands apply- ing for the Grand Lodge Degree, and shall otherwise assist the Grand Master in the ceremonies of the Grand Lodge, according to his office. Clause 9. — The W. Grand Conductor shall assist the Grand Mar- shall in the ceremonies of the Grand Lodge, and shall take his place during his absence. B "Pi _ IB' \ ? i '■■:■ i - ,1 I 10 CONSTITUTION. Tho n. W. Omnd ('nndiictor Hliall asnist tlio Oriind Mnrsliall in tlm cironioiiioM of tho Ormid Lodyo ; lio hIiivU MoiMU'cly ijiiiird tho ontor door of till) Lo lt»o llooiu ; h(! slmll jinrmit no ono to outer without ox- a'ui'iation, imd n!i!iMvini» from liirn tho Honii-imimal 1'. W.; ho shall rocoivo tho Cardi of Travolliin* Brothorn dnsirini.' to visit this (irand Lod'jn, and dolivor tho satnn to tlio (Irand Otiardian to l>e laid hoforo tho (Iraiid Ijodgc. — Adoptod 1H78. Cliiiisf 10. — Tho W. (irand (luardiaii nliall havo tho crharj^o of tho iniior ontranco of tho Uraixl liod^^i; Hooni, and pi-riiut iioiio to oiitor or depart without tlio usual fornmlitios, Cl'iimc 11.— KiL'li II. W. Oraud District Deputy shall act as tho orsiin of tho Grand Mastur, with tlic Suhordinato Lod^^o or fjod^^os Hituatod within tho District ovor whicli ho may bo appointed ; it shall bo his duty to hoo that tho wt)rk of tho Ordor is pDilonncd thoroin uniformly and correctly, and to install tho OHlcors of such Lod}»o or Lodyos, or cause tho samo to bo dono by soiuo (nunpotont Ofticor; ho shall bo ontruslod with tho char<{0 of, and shall countersign and issue all Dispousations yrantod to any Lod}»c in his District ; ho shall report to tho Grand Master," previous to each Ue<»nlar Session, such Dispen-* sations as may havo passed throu;»h liis hands, toj^other with all other matters coming wi'Jiin his sphere of duty ; and ho shall remit to the Grand Secretary all Duos, Disijonsations, Charj»os, and other Funds, which may have boon recoivo.l by him ou account of this Grand Lodj;ot as soon after receipt of tho sauio as may bo. Clnme I'i. — Each Past Grand Master and Past Grand Socrotarj* shall attend every meeting of tho Annual Session at whicli his term has closo.l, and all Grand OQicers shall, in addition to tlie duties s})eci- iied in this constitution, perform all such others as tho Supremo Grand Lodge may from timo to time enjoin. | ■-^i\.- ARTICLE IV, (I'-UU I >«.-<• •••.WW*,' C0MMITTKE8. SECTION I. — STANDINCJ COMMITTEES. Clause 1. The Elective Grand Officers, exclusive ot the Grand Bepreaentatives, shall constitute an Advisory Board, who shall meet ou tho summons of the Grand Master, the duty of which shall be to render assistance and advice to the Grand Master, on such matters as he shall deem it necessary in the discharge of his official duties, to in troduce and submit to its notice and consideration, during the recess of the Grand Lodge. «* «vu»>;. »"^* .■.rijl}.x..4f jl^'irrji * The following words were added here in 1870, " At least two weeka." fThis clause was left out of the Session in 1870. - 'i^-' ^ ~ 'A^J-^- V CONSTITUTION. U .ifc i»'.' 1 i Uvi.) ••'..! »j, ,; :• l/j,;^ 1.-. (! lie Graud lull tueut lall be to lutters us les, to in recesB of [Tlio Kloctivu Grand GfliccrM hIiiiII coim'.itnto tin Advisory Htiard, who hIiiiI! iiKMit on tho HiiiiniioiiH of tlio (Iniiid Miistor. tlio duty of which Hhiill ho to riMidcr a'^sHtmico and advice to tlio Gniinl M istor, on Huch MattoFH as lio shall diMdii it iKM-ossary iti tho discharge of his official duties, to introdiico and Hiihinit to its notico and consideration, during tho rocoss of tho Grand Lol..ifM»*-r4* .f5(». .)) *' State of tho Order ; ,,;„.,,, >,»^-. V • ■■' •'♦,»•♦(»«. fH " Mileage and Per Diem ; ** " Petitions and Correspondence. : Chime 8. — The Conamitteo oa Crodeutials sliall bo composed of three Merabora who sliall report to this Grand Lodge, without dulay. on the qualification of Brothers claiming admission as Roproscntativos, and on the validity of their Credentials. Tlie Oommittet on Credentials shall be coinposod of three mem- bers, of whom tho Grand Secretary shall bo ono, who shall roport to tins Grand Lodge, without delay, on tho qualification of Brothers claiming admission as Rriprosoutativcs, and ou tho validity ti't their Credentials.— Adopted 1870. C'latiHe 4. —The Committee on Returns shall consist of three Mem- bers, and shall examine and report to this Grand Lodgo, without delay, on the regularity of the Returns of Subordinate Lodges. Clause 5.— The Committee on Finance shall consist of three mem- bers, whose duty it shall be to examine all accounts and claims against this Grand Lodge, previons to their being ordered for payment ; to ex- amine, at each Regular Session, all financial books and accounts of this Grand Lodge, and report thereon ; and to suggest such measures of finance as they may find to be expedient and necessary. Cbiuse G — Tiie Committee on Appeals shall be composed of rst least one member from each Subordinate Lodge represented, to whom shall be referred all Appeals and Grievances from Subordinate Lodges, or from members thereof, (unless in the case of charges against mem- bers of this Graud Lodge,) on whic*h they shall report without delay, recommending such action in the case as they may consider necessary ; f:\ II COKSMttWOK. provided always that no member of this Committee shall act as such, on any appeal to which he may be himself a party. The Committee on Appeals shall be composed of live members, of whom three shall form a quorum, to whom shall bo referred all Ap- peals and Grievances from Subordinate Lodges, or from members thereof, (unless in the case of charges against members of this Grand Lodge,) on which thej' shall report without delay, recommending such action in the case as tliev may consider necessary ; provided always that no member of this Committee shall act as sucli, on any Appeal to which he himself may be a party. — Adopted 1H70. Cltiune 7. — The Committee on Laws of Subordinate Lodges shall consist of five members, to wliom shall be referred all By-Laws of Subordinate Lodges, sent in for approval, on which they shall report at the earliest opportunity, pointing out all regulations therein (if any,) Avhicli may violate or conflict with the Laws and Usages of the Order, and generally, as to all such raatterj relative thereto, as they may deem expedient. The Commtttee on Printing shall consist of tliree members, of whom the Grand Secretary shall be one, to whom shall be referred all matters relative to the printing required by this Grand Lodge, and the necessary correction and condensing of material for the Journal of Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, previous to publication. — Adopted 1870. The Committee on Legislation shall consist of three members, to whom shall be referred all questions pertaining to the making or amending of Laws. — Adopted 1870. The Committee on the State of the Order shall cohsist o* three members, to whom shall be referred the decisions of the M. W. Grand Master during the recess, all questions relating to the interpretation of the Laws and Usages of the Order in this Province, and all matters concerning tlie condition and prospects of the Order. — Adopted 1870. The Committee on Mileage and Per Diem shall consist of three members, whose duty it shall be to arrange a table of the mileage and per diem of the Officers and Representatives of this Grand Lodge in accordance with such resolutions as may be adopted from time to time, fixing the rate of such Mileage and Per Diem. — Adopted 1870. The Committee on Petitions and Correspondence shall consist of three members, to whom shall be referred all Petitions and Correspoo- dence. — Adopted 1870. SECTION 11. — SPECIAL C0MMITTKE9. ' ' ' ' Olause 1. — All Special Committees shall be named by the Grand Master, unless provided for by special vote, and shall be held bound to report at the next meeting of their appointment, imless otherwise ordered by this Grand Lodge. All Special Committees shall be named by the Grand Master. unless provided for by Special vote, and shsill report at the next meeting following their appointment, unless otherwise ordered by this Grand Lodge. — Adopted 1870. Clause 2. — The final reports of all Committees must be made in writing. ^'fet CONSTITUTION. 18 1870. The Reports of all Committees must be made in writing. — Adopted ' • ARTICLE V. ' ' SECTION I. Clause 1. — This Grand Lodge shall meet annnally on the first Wednesday in August in each year, at such place as may bo appointed at the preceding Session thereof. Cliii'se 2. — The Grand Master shall liave the power to convene special meetings of the Grand Lodge, wlierever, in his judgment, it would be for the true interests and benetit of the Grand Lodge and Oddfellowship generally within its jurisdiction, and the importance of the subject matters for consideration is such as to justifj' the expenses necessarily involvedj m such meetings. The Grand Master shall have the power to convene special meet- ings of the Grand Lodge, wlienevrever. in his judgment, it would be for the true interest and benefit of the Grand Lo(lge and Odd Fellowship generally within its jurisdiction, and the importance of the subject matters for consideration is such as to justify the expense necessarily involved in such meetings ; provided always, that three weeks notice shall be given to each Subordinate Lodge of the time and object of such meeting. — Adopted 1870. Clause 8. — At the Annual Session, the Returns and Reports of the several Subordinate Lodges, as required by the Constitution, shall be presented ; the newly elected Iloprosentatives shall be admitted to to their seats, the Grand Officers shall bj elected and installed ; and all manner of business, within the powors and jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge shall be transacted in due form. Clause 4. — At any Special meeting of the Lodge, no matter sub- mitted for consideration shall be so acted on thereat as to affect in any way the Funds of this Grand Lodge. At any Special Meeting of the Grand Lodge, no business shall be transacted other than that for which the meeting was called. — Adopted 1870. Clav.se 5. — At all Regular and Special meetings this Grand Lodge may adjourn from time to time, as may be found expedient. SECTION II. — WORKING. Clause 1. — To constitute a Regular Special Meeting of this Grand Lodge, there must be a majority of the Representatives of all the Lodges within the jurisdiction present. . . t. if Clause 2. — This Grand Lodge shall be opened in the Gfand Lodge Degree, and by Resolution thereof may be closed in that, and opened in the Scarlet Degree for the transaction of business, in order to enable Brethren of that Degree to be present and witness its proceedings. 9 ':» i. i u CONSTITUTION. Clause 3. — All questions before the Grand Lodge shall be deter- mined by a majority of the votes of the members present. All the biismess of this Grand Lodge during its Sessions shall be transacted in the Grand Lodge Degree. — Adopted 1870. Olrtime 4. — All the Representatives present shall vote upon, and a majority thereof shall decide all questions before the Giand Lodge ; and the Yeas and Nays, if called for aud seconded, shall be regularly recorded on the minutes. All the Rcpres(u buc oujjLCMio vaxoiuu j-iuugc. ,, '*,'i^ •^r 'r-n-rm'- ' ( '*T ^'^tv:/!!,.' rf' ' t'l •;■>>< , , ARTICLE VI. t '. ,■- i ' '•' ' ■' '- EEGALIA AND JEWELS. * SECTION I. — REGALIA. Clause 1. —The Regalia of the Officers and Members of this Grand Lodge shall consist of a Scarlet Sash or Collar about three inches in width, trimmed with Satin or white Lace or fringe, and a Scarlet Apron trimmed in hke manner. Past Grands shall wear scarlet collars or sashes, trimmed with white. The collars or sashes may be trimmed with silver lace or fringe ; those having attained the Royal Purple Degree may have trimmings of yellow metal.^Adopted 1872, CONSTITUTION. 18 The Granies to be returned to this Grand Lodge, certiiled as appioved or otherwise, as the case may be. [This Grand Lodge shall stand invested with full power, and it shall be its duty to issue, for the government of its Subordinate Lodges, a form of Constitution and Rules of Order. Provided always, however, that copies of the form of Constitution so to be issued, and of all resolutions enacting, amending, or repealing the same or any part or Clauses thereof, shall be immediately forwarded, in duplicate, to the Grand Lodge of the United States, authenticated by the Seal of this Grand Lodge, and the signature of the Grand Master and Grand Sec- retary ; one of such duplicate copies to be returned to this Grand Lodge, certitied as approved or otherwise, as tlie case may be. — Adopted 1870.] Clause '2. — Every Subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction, must adhere strictly to its Constitution and Rules of Order, as issued by the Grand Lodge ; and also to the By-Laws framed by the Lodge iu ac- cordance therewith, and confirmed by this Grand Lodge, and shall, in all cases, yield implicit obedience to the further regulations that may from time to time be promulgated by this Grand Lodge. Clause 3. — No Public Celebration of any kind, shall be held by Lodges under this jurisdiction, nor any contro\ersy entered into relat- ing to the Order through the public prints, without the express permis sion of the Grand Master, or in his absence, by the Deputy Grand Master. Clause 4. — No person shall be admitted to Honoraiy Membership in any Subordinate Lodge, nor hold Membership in more than one Subordinate Lodge at the same time ; and no Lodge shall, by remission or otherwise, exempt any of its members from the payment of the dues levied by law. W t ^.a % Mr^i 18 CONSTITUTION. [No person shall be udniittud to Honorary Menibeisliip in any Sub- ordinate Lodge, nor hold nienibersliip in more tlian one Subordinate Lodge at the same time. — Adopted 1870.1 ClauH' 5. — No communication from a Subordinate Lodge shall be recognized as official, unless attested by its Secretar\ , and having its Seal affixed, of which seal an impression in lead \\\\\ be furnislicd by this Grand Lmlge, as soon as may be. Cluuge 6. — This Grand Lodge shall divide Canada West'-- under its jurisdiction, into Districts, making such arrangements thereof, fmm time to time, us circumstances may suggest and require and as shall seem most fit and expedient. C'hinse 7. — The (irand Lodge, or in its recess, the Grand Master thereof, shall have power to issue Dispensations, countersigned by tl»e Grand Secretary, to any Lodge under its jurisdiction, to exempt it, in any particular case, from the operation of any of the various regula- tions, other than financial, by which it is governed, or to enable it to proceed in any matter with other than the usual and prescribed formalities, whenever the Grand Lodge or Grand Master may deem it for the interest and welfare of the Order so to do. SECTION III. — FORKKITUKE OF CHAKTUK. Clause 1.— Any Subordinate Lodge failing to make the returns and pay the dues required by its Constitution, for twelve months, shall be- come liable to the forfeiture of its Charter, which may thereupon be recalled by the Grand Master, or by vote of the Grand Lodge at anj' regular session. Clause i. — In the event of any Lodge failing to meet for tliree con- secutive months, it shall thereby become extinct ; and it shall bo the duty of the officers last installed to transmit to this Grand Lodge the Charter, Books, Funds, and other property of said Lodge. Clause 3. — Members of extinct Lodges, who were clear of the Books of such Lodge, at the time ol" its dissolution, or wlio shall have paid to this Grand Lodge all arrears then due, may, upon apphcacion to the Grand Secretary, receive a Card of Clearance under the Seal of this Grand Lodge, which shall have all the force of a Card of Clear, ance regularly granted. [The following was added to this at the session of 1870 : Provided always that the Grand Master and Grand Secretary shall be satisfied that the applicant was not impUcated in the breaking up of Lodge, in the illegal distribution or use of the funds of the same.] Ige, or Changed to " Province of Outario," 1868. ' tJ CONSTITUTION. If ARTICLE VIII. prs'DS. SKf'TlON r. -HECKIPTS, Claiite 1. — This grand Lodge sliall be entitled to receive the follow- ing sums from Lodges under its jurisdiction :— for every charter issued to a new Lodge, the sum of seven pounds ten shillings ; for every blank form of Visiting Card or C.ird of Clearance, the sura of nine pence ; for every Dispensation issued to authorize the Lodge to pro- ceed in any matter with other than the usual and prescribed formali- ties, the sum of not more than live dollars, at the discretion of tlie Grand Master, and not more than ten per cent, on the amount of the gross receipts of each Subordinate Lodge — those to the Widows' and Orphans' Fund excepted. [Cliiime 1. — This Grand Lodge shall be entitled to receive from its Subordinates as follows : not less than 8 per cent, on the gross amount received for Degrees and Initiations, and when tlie Quarterly dues amount to $4 per annum, VI per cent. ; $5 per annum, 10 per cent. ; BG or over per annum, 8 per cent, on amount received fjr such dues, except on the proportion thereof set apart for the Widows' and Orphans' Fund. Adopted 1870.] [This Grand Lodge shall be entitled to receive from each Subordi- nate the sum of fifty cents a year, payable half yearly, for each unsus- pended member on its books, as shown by its Semi-Annual Return. — Adopted 1872.] Clause 2. — In case of failure or deficiency in the funds of this Grand Lodge, the sum maj' be supplied by an assessment upon the Lodges under its jurisdiction, apportioned according to the number of votes to which each Lodge is entitled under Article II., Section II, Clatlse 1, of this Constitution. [In case of failure or deficiency in the funds of this Grand Lodge, thp sum may be supplied by an assessment upon the Lodges under its jurisdiction, apportioned according to the number of members in good standmg in each Lodge, according ;to its last semi-annual Report. — Adopted 1870.] SECTION II. — KXPKNDITURE. .■m:t\ ' 1" hij Clause 1. — All claims against this Grand Lodge shall be first placed in the hands of the Grand Secretary, and be by him submitted to the Finance Committee, who shall examine and report on the correctness of the same. i*!?!!- Clause 2. — Claims reported correct sliall be submitted to this Grand Lodge, at a regular session, and if then approved, the Grand Master shall issue his warrant for the account, on the Grand Treasurer, which shall be attested by the Grand Secretary, and shall be duly entered in the Books of the Grand Lodge, by the Grand Treasurer. f -*}',■ .* . ^Ht m « CONSTITUnON. Vhiiine 8.— In cases of nrgency, during tlio rocoss of this Grand Lodge, the Grand Muster may, in his discretion, i>f- Itf .f« i' I'f'f? I Clause l,"This Constitution,or any part thereof, shall not be altered, amended, suspended or annulled, unless by action of this Grand Lodge, at its Annual Communication, and upon notice being given by the Grand Secretary, three months previous thereto, to each of the Subor- dinate Lodges, of the proposed alteration. The following was added to this at session of 1870 : Except in a case where a Committee has been regularly appointed to report altera- tions of any kind, in which case it shall be lawful to take immediate action upon the changes proposed by said Committee. ijjdiy.t,' . t-vi;f CONSTITXTTION. ARTICLE X. • EFFECTS OF DEFUNCT l.onoES. Cloiinf i.-The fnmlH and proixirtir-s of Subordiimto LMges are by tlio provisions of their Charters and the i^aws of tlio Ord^ir, hold only in trust for charitable pnrjwses. and mnst bo ai)])lied solely to these purposes, and the donating or in any manner dividing them among the mend)ers individually is a violation of the trust and the law, tlie penalty of which is expulsion. And if a Subordinate Lodge shall fail from any cause to work, all moneys and properties, together with the Charter, shall be surrendered to the Grand Lodge to be held in trust and ap- plied as hereinafter provided. — Adopted 1870. Chtuic 1. -Upon the suspension or expulsion of a Lodge,or surrender, or forfeiture of its Charter, it shall be the duty of its last installed Officers •nd Members having the ciustody of the Cliartcr, books, papers, pro. perties and funds of tlie Lodge to assign, transfer, and deliver the same on demand to the Grand Master, or the D. D. Grand Master of the District, or to such Past Grand as may be specially deputed l)y the Grand Master or Grand Lodge to receive the same, and the same shall be held subject to the order of the Grand Lodge. Any Officer or Member having such properties in custody, refusing such demand, shall be forever excluded from membershii) or fellowship in tlie Order, notwithstanding such Lodge should afterwards be restored to good standing. Clause 1.--A11 effects or funds received by the Grand Lodge from any Subordinate or Degree Lodge under the previous Clauses, shall bo kept separate and apart from the property and funds of the Grand Ijodge, and such funds shall not be estimated as part of the funds of the Grand Lodge but shall be held in trust ; first, for the benefit of any Brother and Widow or Orphans entitled to benefits in accordance with the By-Laws of such Lodge at the time of the dissolution or suspension of the same, and the balance, if any, to bo restored should such Subordinate liodge ever be reinstated, or upon the expiration of the period of its suspen- sion ; provided, however, that in the event said Lodge should not be restored to fellowship within tliree years, the funds and properties of said Lodge shall be disposed of or used under the direction of the Grand Lodge in aiding or assisting any working Lodge or proposed Lodge needing assistance, or to such other charitable purpose as in the judgment of the Grand Lodge may bo deemed advisable. Clause 4."Upon the application of five or more members of an extinct Lodge.to the Grand Lodge for the restoration of such Lodge to fellowship, such applicants as the Grand Lodge may approve, may be restored to fellowship in said Lodge, together with the Charter and effects bc^long- ing to such Lodge at the time of its extinction, unless such effects shall have been disposed of as provided in Clause of this Constitu- tion. ~ * This whole Article of 4 Glansea was adopted in 1870. ^ " t 1» , > I il I ■II I'' ill if i "' I 92 CONSTITUTION. n ,1( c , III I 'I' 1 >';.»■" . ii-il r .,-, 1. 7 !>ii- (1 ■ '!> '»!. • 1(1' (■ ;i .• 'h ORDER OF BUSINESS. ADOPTED 1870. 1st. — The members will clothe themselves in their approjmate Re- galia, i »• ■^ » [t .:l,Ui' ' H ll'itj." ■ if ll.tlH. ■M priate Re- if needed. Kamiue all the Grand Represen- m Creden- e Creden- tives, and last An- mittees of Appeals, bntation of msidered. ksiness. CONSTITUTION. ItULKS OF ORDER. Jiiilv I. — Thu Pi-u>ii(lin){ Grand Ofticcr, liaviu)> assuuiud tiio Cliuir< shall direct tlio Grand Otticers and MtMuburs tu take tlieir respective stations, and, calling up tlie Grand Lod<{e, may request the Grand Chaplain, if present, to address the Supreme Ruler of the Universe in prayer, and shall thereafter direct proclamation to be made by the Grand Marshall of the opening of tlie Grand Lodge. RuuK 1st. — After each adjournment, the Grand Lodge siiall be opened in the manner presoribed in the Order of Basiness, and the Mmutes of the preceding sitting shall be read and approved. — Adopted 1870. RuLK '2nd. — During the continuance of the Session the most decor- ous order shall be observed, no one leaving the room without the per- mission of the (irand Master, nor entering witliout the consent of the Grand Warden.— Adopted 1870. Hide II. — The order of Procedure, alter opening, shall be as fol- lows : — 1. — The calling of the Roll of Officers and Members. s .. .k 2. — The consideration of any excuses which may be offered by Absentees from previous meetings. B. — The receiving and consideration of any Report from the Com. mittee on Credentials, or claims for admis^iiou as Representatives. 4. — The admission and instruction (when requisite) of new Meml>ers. 5. — The reading by the Grand Secretary of the Minutes of last meeting, the consideration of any objections which may be made to any part thereof, and their approval, with or without amendment, as the case may require. U. — The receiving and consideration of any Report from the Com- mittee on Rettirns, relative to the returns from Subordinate Lodges, and the reading of such Returns as may be reported correct. •<'u , • , 7. — The reading and referring of Accounts presented. 8. — The reading, consideratiou and disposal of Petitions from Sub- ordinate Lodges, or from Members thereof . « ,,,r...o*jA^ i. 9. —The reading and referring of Appeals from Subordinate Lodges, or from Members thereof. 10. — The reading, consideiation and disposal of other Communica- tions. 11. — The receiving of any Reports from the other Standing Com- mittees of this Grand Lodge, m the following order : — Committee on Finance ; Committee on Grievances ; Committee on Laws of Subordi- nates. 12. — The receiving of any Reports from Special Committees, in the order of their seniority. .}-.vii^«ijur ott'urin){ a motion must do hu in writing, if a ruquuHt to that effect ho made hy tlie (irand Secretary, the Presiding,' Officer, cr a majority of the Oraml Lod^e. RuLK ilrd. — Ail motiouM hIuiH i)o suhmitted in writin}^.— Adopted 1870. liiih I V. — No (piestion, unless regularly moved and secondod, nhall he put to the Grand Lodfjo hy tlio Presidinj^ Officer. liiile V. — No tpiestion shall he open for consideration until regu- larly put from tlie Chair ; and when ho put, no other motion shall he reeeivahle, unless it ho a motion — 1.— To adjourn ; '"» " 'i.— To lay on the tahlo ; ' • •* 8. — To put the j)revious cpiostion ; 4. — To postjmne ; . .j . . . . .|i 5.— To refer ; or > .<. /{ule /A". — After any qnestion, excnpt tliat of indoflmte po«itpono- ment or tlio proviouH qnestion, may have boon decided, iiny two niom- bors, liavinj? voted in tho majority, may, at the Hamn or next nuotinj^ of tho tlien Session, move for a re-considoration, but no discUHsion of tljo main (piostion nhall bo allowed npon sudi motion. Hide A'. — Any member may roquiro tho division of a (piestion, when the Konse will admit of it. /Info AV. — When a blank is to be filled, the qnestion shall first be taken on tho hi<{hest sum or number, or in the longest or latest timo proposed. /tnle XII. — The Ayes and Nays shall be taken and recorded, on the call of any thre6 members. Ruh XIII. — Every member present may be required to vote on any question, unless excused by tho Grand Lodge, personally interested in tho result, or otherwise incapacitated. Hiih XI V. — Any member, intending to speak on a question, shall rise in his place, and respectfully address tho Presiding Officer, confin- ing himself to the question under debate, avoiding all {personality and indecorous language, as well as any rofluctiou on the Grand Lodge or its members. liule X V. — No member shall speak more than once on the game question, until every member desirous of speaking shall had have an op- portunity of doing so — nor more than twice, unless by permission of the Presiding Officer. Rule XVI. — Should more than one momber rise to speak at the same time, tho Presiding Officer shall determine which is entitled to the floor, and no member shall interrupt the business of the Grand Lodge, or in any manner disturb another in his speech, unless to call him to order for words spoken, or rules infringed.. Rule XV II. — Any member called to order while speaking, shall resume his seat, and «;he debate shall forthwith be suspended until the point of order thus raised be determined ; nor shall such member speak upon such point of order, unless it bo to make necessary ex- planations, or appeal from the decision of the Chair. Rule XVlll — The decision of the Presiding Officer on questions of order shall be without debate, unless, entertaining doubts on the point, he should invite it ; and on such questions alone shall ho have the privilege of speaking from the Chair. Rule XIX. - In all cases where a member may appeal from the decision of the Chair, he shall use the words following, and none other, 111 if ■ sli lli \ :i- i 88 CONS ^TtJTION. unless it bo for nocossai'v oxplmmtion : — ^' Most If'orthif Grand Master, J reg/nTtfull!/ appeal froin the dechinn nf the Chair to the Graiiil Loilije,'" uiid tho Grand Locl<:;o sliall, after sncli explanation as the Presidinf? Officer maj' doom nocessary, proceed forthwith to consider and vote upon the question : — " Shall the ilecixioii of the Chuir stand as the jnd;/- ment nf the Grand Lodtje f < » » ! 1 1 j : s • . ; ; l) .? ■ , ii Rule XX. — Any member who may have been rnlod out of order for manifestation of temper, or improper feeling, must apoloj^ize to the Grand Lod^e, or to any a-, ,■ tf -f;! .;-. Ur V ■ ■ ' ' ■■ '».• ^- ' \ 1! >.M i.-.v ^ \,a.:y'-\-. \ ■■'' X it Constitution and Rules of Order, FOR SUBORDINATE LODGES. !■•••■■■•••••• taBWVnaamMaaaaaaaiaaaii CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE. For the purpose of ensurinj;, as much as possible, uniformity in the administration of the privileges, honors and bcsnelits of tlie Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows, within its Jurisdiction, the ProvixcixVL Gkanu Lodwk of Canada Wkst — the Superior Tribunal of all Lodges within the limits of the Province of Canada West — doth hereby ordain the following Articles, as the CoNsriTirriox of all Subokdinate Louuks working under its immediate jurisdiction. . ,(,! • , i-.- ;^ .< ■ . t. I. Vfl .(( ARTICLE 1. TITLE AND POWERS. ' This Lodge will be constituted of at least Five Members of the Scarlet Degree, and shall be hailed and entitled, " Lodge, No. , I. O. O. F. of Canada West,"" and .shall possess the full powers and privileges of a Subordinate Lodj^e, holding a legal, unreclaimed and valid (Charter, duly granted, and foi- mally presented by the Grand Lodge of Ontario. ARTICLE II. • V*"" '' V ' '' ' MEMBERSHIP. SKCnoN I. — ADMISSION. . Vlause 1. — Candidates for Membership in this Lodge must be more han 21, and not over 50 years of age, of good moral character, and in sound health. \t • 1- Kl V ;l iii '4 This WUH chauged to the Province of Uutario at Sessiou 1BU8. 88 CONSTITUTION OP SUBORDINATE LODGES. [Candidatos for Membership by Initiation in tliis Lodge must be 21 j'ears of ago, of good moral character, and in sonnd healtli, and resi- dents within the jurisdiction of this Lodge at least six months. — Adop- ted 1870.] Ohiune 2. — Every proposition for Menihorship mast bo submitted in writing by a Brother of tliis Lodge, and must state the name of the Applicant, and his residence, age, and occupation, supported by a refer- once to at least one other Member of the Lodge. Clause 3. — The ijroposition so made shall be referred to a Com- mittee of three Brothers, two of whom shall bo appointed by the N. G., and one by the V. G., and who shall report thereon at the next Meet- ing. Clause 4. — A ballot shall be taken on the proposition, immediately after the presentation of such report ; wlieu, if less than three black balls bo found, the candidate shall ba accepted ; if three or more, he shall be rejected, and so declared. Cluuse 3. — Any Brother or Ancient Odd Fellow, desirous of joining this Lodge, must present a Card of Clearance, from the Lodge of which he was previously a Member ; and liis application shall then be disposed of according to the above regulations. [Any Brother or Ancient Odd Fellow, desirous of joining this Lodge must present a Card of Clearance or Dismissal Certifi- cate from the Lodge of which he was previously a member ; and his application shall then be dispi 'sed of according to the above regulations. —Adopted 1874.] Clause 6. — Every Member, on his admission, shall sign a promise to support and abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of this Lodge, and to pay all legal demands against him, so long as be shall remain a Member. Clause 7. — Any Candidate requiring admission, more than eight weeks after his election, must be again proposed and ballotted for, as in the case of a new candidate. [Any Candidate requiring admission, more than thirteen weeks after liis election must bo again projjosed and balloted for, as in the cise of a new Candidate. — Adopted 1870.] Clause 8. — Tlie rejection of any Candidate for Membership shall be immediat-ily intimated to every Subordinate Lodge within this Pro- vince, and to the Grand Lodge of Canada West. , .- [The rejection of any Candidate for membership shall be immedi- ately intimated to eveiy Subordinate Eodge in the City, Town or Vil- lage, in which such rejection takes place. — Adopted 1870 ] [The rejection of any candidate for membership shall be intimated to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Ontario at the end of each month during which the rejection takes place, and, that in cities and towns where there are two or more Lodges, notice shall also be sent to each of them during the week of sucli rejection. — Adopted 1872.] ^ CONSTITUTION OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. 29 [The rejection of any Candidate for membovsliip shall be immediately intimated to every Subordinate Lodge m the City, town or Village in which such rejection takes place, and to the R. W. Grand Secretary, of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, monthly. — Adopted 1874.] Clause y. — No Candidate who has been rejected can be again pro- posed for Membership, until, at least, six months after such rejection ; and no person who has been twice rejected on application for Member- ship in the Order, shall be again proposed as a Candidate. [No Candidate who has been rejected can be again pro- posed for Membership, until, at least, six months after such rejec- tion.— Adopted 1870.] SKCTION II. — DEGREKS. CluHHe 1. — Every Brother, previous to his receiving any of the Five Degrees, shall present a certificate from the P. S. that he is not m arrears to the Lodge, and that he has paid all charges for the said Degrees, and shall then be ballotted for. Clause 2. — If, on such ballot, his application be opposed by more than three of the members present, it shall bo rejected ; otherwise, he shall be considered eligible, and shall be admitted to the Degree or De- grees in question. Clause 3. — No certificate for Degree shall be granted until after the Candidate shall have paid the amount required therefor. Clauufi 4. — No Brother, having been less than one month in Mem- bership, shall be eligible for Degrees ; and not more than three De- grees shall be conferred on any Brother at one and the same meeting. [No Brother having been less than one mouth in membership, shall be eligible for Degrees ; and not more than three Degrees shall be con- ferred on any Brother at one and the same meeting, except by dispen- sation. — Adopted 1874.] SECTION III. — CLEARANCE. Clause 1. — Any Brother desiring to withdraw from this Lodge, may signify such de.^iro, either personally in open Lodge, or by letter addressed to the Secretary ; and shall thereupon be entitled to his Card of Clearance, provided he be in good standing, and clear of the books. [Any Brother in good standing and clear of the books, desiring to withdraw from a Lodge, may signify such desire either personally in open Lodge, or by a letter addressed to the Secretary, whereupon the Lodge will proceed to a ballot, with ball ballots and a majority vote of the members present shall be necessary to the granting a (Jard of With- drawal. Ka majority of tlie members present refuse to grant such card, the applicant therefor may tender a written resignation of his member- ship, and shall be entitled to receive from the Secretary, under the Seal of the Lodge, a Certificate that he has resigned membership, and such Certificate shall be sufficient evidence that the Brother was in good standing at the time of his resignation ; Provided, that upon the re* % I V; % 11 f I:' 30 CONSTITUTION OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. fusal of the Card, the member applyhij^ for the same shall have the right of ap))eal to tlic Graud Lodj^e. — Adopted 1870.] [Should any IJrothcr, receiviuj^ a Card of Clearauce from this Lod<^e, ajmly witliiu twelve months thereafter to be again admitted a Member of this Lodge and be accepted, tlie Lodge may remit iu his favor tlie Entrance Fee, or sucli proi)ortion tliereof as it may think fit. —Adopted 1874.] Ml- •'■!*. , Ain'ICLE III. , ' :• . '- . i \h ■ OFFICERS. . , , , .'. , ■■ ' ■ ■■•■'■.'■ n>*: ■ . SKCTION I. — KLKCTIVK OFl-'ICKRS. VlaiiKi.' 1. — The lOlective OiKcers of this Lodge shall be Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretarj-, 1*. Secretarj', and Treasurer ; and the Lodge may also provide, by its By-Laws, for the election of a Degree Master and a Physician. C/diisc 2. — Any Brother to be nominated for the oflico of D. M., must be a P. G., having tlic three P. O. Degrees ; for the office of N. G., a V. G., or P. V. G.. for the office of V. G,, a Secretary, Past Secre- tary, or a Brother wlio lias completed, or is then serving, a second term iu some inferior office or offices iu this Lodge ; and no Brother shall be eligible to any of the other elective officer, unless ho shall have served at least two terms iu some appointed office, aud shall have attained the Scarlet Degree. .' . [Any Brother to be nominated for the office of D, M., must be a P. G., having the three P. O. Degrees ; for the office of N. G., a V. G., or P. V. G.; aud all other Elective Officers, except Phys;- cian, a Brother who has served at least twouty-six nights iu some in- ferior office, and has attained to the Scarlet Degree. — Adopted 1870.] Clause B. — No Officer except the P. S., Treasurer, or Pliysician, shall be proposed for re-election to the same office, if any other quali- fied Brother bo in uomiuatiou tlnTcfor, until two terms after passiug through the chair in question. [All officers shall be eligible for re-electiou. — Adopted 1870.1 ^j ^,, Vhtnse 4. — Nominations for the Elective Offices shaU be made only at the two meelings next preceding that fixed for the Elections thereto, except when the nominees for an office are all absent without excuse, or decline serving. ... ,,,.»„;.,,,,,,, .. ,n•..i^^ . i^tMi> Clause 5. — No Brother shall be nominated who has not signified his i willingness to accept the office for which he has beeu named ; and no nomination shall be held to be in force, on proceeding to election, unless ; the Brother so nominated be then present, or have sent to the Lodge a sufficient excuse iu writing. Clauxe (5. — The Election of Officers shall take place at the last re- gular mebtiug in each term, except iu the case of the D. M., P. S., aud CONSTITUTION OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. Phynician, who sliall bo elected to servo for n term of six or twelve months, as the Ljdj^o l),y it^ By-Laws detorminea. Cl/aist' 7. — If, for any Elective Office, only one Brother shall be in nomination, such brother shall be declared elcoted by acclamation ; should there be two or more candidates duly numinatcd, the members present shall proceed to elect one of such candidat(!S by ballot. [It, for any elective ofiice, only one Brother shall be ui noni- ination. such Brother sliall be bnllottrd for bj' some member, and declared elected nnanimonsly ; f.ihould there be two or more (candidates dul}' nominated, the members present shall proceed to elect one of such candidates b\' ballot. — Adopted 1H74.] ChniKi' 8. — A majority of all the lejjal votes cast, shall be necessary to election ; should tliere be no clioico of an officer at any ballot, a now ballot shall forthwith take place, and after each ballot, the name of the candidate wlio may have received the smallest number of votes shall be withdrawn. SECTION 11, — .VPPOINTKI) OFFICERS. t Chiiixe 1. — The appointed Officers of this Lod^e shall be W. C, O. G., I. G., R. S. N. G., L. S. N. G., R. S. V. G., L. S. Y. G., and R- and L. S. S ; and the Ijod<»o nniy, at its option, add a Chaplain. OlaitKe 2. — Tliese Officers shall be nominated by the N. G., imme- diately after his installation ; except the R. and L. S. V. G., who shall be nominated at the same period bj' the V. G. [These Officers shall be appointed by the N. G., immediately after his installation, except the R. and L. S. V. G., who shall be appointed at the same period by the V. G, — Adopted 1870.] ... lo PltiKae 3. — AU Brothers appointed \s Officers must he in good standing, and the W. and O. G. nmst have attained the Scarlet Degree. [All Brothers appointed as Officers must be in good standing a*nd the W. O. G., and I. G., must have attained the Scarlet Decree Adopted 1870.] ^ " " • Clanae 4. — The N. G., with the consent of the Lodge, may appoint as O. G.. a Brother of the Scarlet Degree belonging to any other Lodge • , ,.^ SKOTION III, — VACANCIKH. Clause 1.— Any office, the occupant of which may have been absent without satisfactory excuse for four successive regular meetings, may be declared vacant by vote of the Lodge, on a motion to that effect ; provided notice of su(;h motion has been given at the regular meeting previous to that at which the vote is taken. [Any office, the occupant of whicli may have been absent without satisfactory excuse from three successive regular meetings, may be de- clared vacant by vote of the Lodge, on motion to that effect ; provided notice of such motion has been given at the regular meeting previous to that at which the vote is talten. — Adopted 1870.] r I u 0OK8TITUTION OF SUBOBDINATB LODGES. ClaiiHe 2. — Any Vacancy in Office shall bo filled by election or ap- pointment as the case may be, in the manner as provided for in the previous Sections ; and Brothers, so elected or appointed, shall be en- titled to all the privileges of the office, provided they complete the Term. SECTION IV. — DUTIES AND POWERS. Clause 1. — The Officers of this Lodj^e shall perform such duties, and be invested with such powers, as are prescribed by tlie Charge- Books and Usages of the Order, and the Ihavs of the Grand Lodge. Chiiisf 2. — This Lodge shall have authority to add thereto such duties and powers as may not be inconsistent witli the provisions of the preceding clause of this Section. , , , . , , jM. ARTICLE IV. - ' ' SESSIONS, TEEMS AND RETURNS. ,,,..,, -.,...,.. SECTION I. — SESSIONS.,., • ' Clause 1. — This Lodge shall hold its Meetings weekly, on such evening and at such hour as may be provided by its By-Laws. [This Lodge shall hold its meetings weekly or semi-monthly, on such evening and at such time as may be provided by its By-Laws ; provided always, that as decided by the Grand Lodge of the United States, tv/eiity-six nights service be required as the term of office. — Adopted 1870.] (Jlause 2. — Special Sessions may be called by the N. G., such no- tice thereof being given as may be required by the By-Laws of the Lodge. [Special Sessions may be called by the N. G., such notice thereof bdng given as may be required by the Bv-Laws of the Lodge. The notice shall contain the particular reason for calling the same, and no business but that expressej^in audi notice shall be entered upon at sucli special meeting. -Adopted 1870. J Clause 3. — No business shall be transacted at any regular or spe- cial meeting unless at least five members of this Lodge be then pre- sent ; nor otherwise than according to the • Rules of Order annexed to this Constitution. Clause 4. — Members of other Lodges may be admitted as '"siiiors, provided they give the Pass-word for the term, or are introcl j.' ed oy an Officer of the Grand Lodge. [Members of the Order may be admitted as visitors, pro- vided they give the Pass- Word for the current Term, upon presen- tation of a proper Card, or are introduced by an Elective OflBcer of the Grand Lodge.— Adopted 1874.] Clause 5. — This Lodge shall have no power to resolve itself, at any time, into Committee of the Whole. CONSTITUTION OP SUBORDINATE LODd^ES. 88 SECTION 11. — TERMS. Ct'iitnc 1. — Tho Termi of this LOJ33 shall be Sami-Annual, and shall commence on the first ro»ular meotint^n in July and January respectively ; should the D. M., P. S., or Physician, be elected semi- annually, their Terms sh ill commence at the first regular meetings in July and January respectively ; and, if annually, then at the first re- gular meeting in July. [The Terms of this Lodge shall be Serai-Annual or Annual, as provided by its By-Laws, and shall commence on the first regular meetings in July and January respectively if somi-annual ; and on the first regular meeting in July, if annual. Should the D. M., P. S., or Physician, be clocbod semi-annually, their Terms shall commence at tho first re<»ular mootings in July and January respectively ; and, if annually, then at the first regular meeting in July. — Adopted 1874.] Cliiiise 2. — Every Term shall be held to close on the day on which the succeeding one may commence. SECTION HI. — RETUHNS. - Cl'iuse \. — It shall be the duty of the last Past Officers to prepare and forward to the Grand Secretary of C. W., immediately on the ex- piry of their Term of Office, a regular return of the work of such Term, with the result of the Election of Officers, &c., in accordance with such blank form of Quarterly Return, as tho Grand Lodge may from time to time direct to be used. [It shall be the duty of the last Past Officers to prepare and forward to the Grand Secretary of Ontario immediately on the expiry of their Term of Office, a regular return of the work of such Term, with the result of the Election of Officers, &c., in accord- ance with such blank form of Semi- Annual Return, as the Grand Lodge may from time to time direct to be used. — Adopted 1870.] Clause 2. — Such Semi-Annual Return shall be accompanied by the amount due the Grand Lodge, not being more than 10 per cent, on the Receipts of this Lodge, as shown by the Return^ exclusive of the amount received on account of the W. and O. Fund. [Such semi-annual return shall be accompanied by the amount due tlie Grand Lodge : the same being 25 ceats for each unsuspen- ded Member on said return. — Adopted 1870.] Clause 3. -It shall also bo the duty of the Officers for the Tenn ending on the 33!;h Juno in every year, to forward to the Grand Lodge a Return of the R3lief granted during the year ending as above, with such other particulars as may bo contained in such blank form of An- nual Return, as may from time to time be prescribed by the Grand Lodge. Clause 4. — A fine of ten shillings shall be payable by this Lodge for every month that may elapse after the close of any Semi-Annual Term previous to the Rutnrns required by tliis Section being placed in possession of the Grand Lodge. ^,.)v. . E h i m t! r* 81 CONSTITUTION OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. [A fine of two dollars shall be payable by this Lorl^^e every month that may elapse after the close of any Semi-Aumi tarm provions to the Rjtiirns required by Clanao 8 boin<; placed in th possession of the Grand Lodge. — Adopted 1870.] Ol'tiise 5. — Should this Lodge or the Officora thereof, fail to make the Returns required by the preceding Clauses, for twelve months, it shall thereby become liable to the forfeiture of its Charter ; and it shaU bo tlio duty of tlie last installed Oflicers to transmit or surrender to the Grand Master, on requisition from him to that effect, (or to such other Brother as may bj appoiuted by the Grand Lodge or Grand Master, to rocoivo the same,) the Charter, books, papers, furniture and funds of the Lodge. ARTICLE V. ii, i , 'U I FUNDS. -K1 /{. SECTION II. — CONTRIBUTIONS. Clause 1. — There shall bo two regular Funds of this Lodge, to be known roapactively as the Widows and Orphans' Fund and the Oeneral Beneftb Fund ; and the Lodge may provide, by its By-Laws, for the institution of a Spacial Fund or Funds for any of the benevolent pur- poses contemplated by the Order : provided always that in the case of every such Special Fund, the receipts aiid disbursements on account thereof shall be kept altogether distinct from the Regular Funds here* by established. Clause 2. — The Entrance Fee of this Lodge must be paid in every case previous to the admission of the Candidate, and shall not be less than One Pound Five Shillings. [The Entrance Foo ol this Lodge must be paid in every case previous lo the admission of the Candidate, and shall not be less than Five Dollars.— Adopted 1870.] Clause 3. — The Charges for Degrees shall not be at a less rate than Five Shilliugs for each of the five Degrees ; and all monies receiv- ed on account of Degree Charges shall be applied to the General Benefit Fund. [The Charges for Degrees shall not be at a less rate than One Dollar for each of the five Degrees ; and all monies received on account of Degree Cliarges shall be apnlied to the General Benefit Fund. -Adopted 1870.J Clause 4. — The Contributions of each Member to the Regular Benefit Funds of this Lodge, shall be determined by the By-Laws, bat shall nob be at a less rate than Seven Shillings and Six Pence per Quarter ; one third of whatever may be the Quarterly Contribution to the Benefit Funds shall be placed to the credit of the Widows and Orphans' Fund, and the remaining two-thirds to the credit of the Gen- eral Benefit Fond. ( •I ooNBTrnmow op stjbobdwate lodobs. w Amondod so as to read, nne-fifth of wlmtovor may be the quarterly contribntion to the Benefit FundH, shall bo placed to the credit of the Widow and Orphans' Fund, and the remaining foiir-Ji/'tha to the credit of the General Bouefit Fund. — 18G2. [The contributions of each Incrabor to the regular Bene- fit Funds of this Lodf^o shall bo dotermiuod by the By-Laws, but shall not be at less rate than One Dollar per Quarter. Tliis Lodtro shall place such portion of its poneral funds to the credit of the W. and O. Fund, as it may see fit, provided it bo not loss iUan one-fifth nor more than ono-tliird, the remainder to be placed to the credit of the ponoral benefit fund. — Adoi)tod 1872.] [Tlie Contributions of each Member to the regular Bene- fit Funds of this Lodge shall be determined by the By-Laws, but shall not be at a less rate tha»j One Dollar par Quarter. This Lodge shall place such portion of its Quarterly Duos to the credit of the W. and 0. Fund as it may see fit, provided it bo not le.'js than one-fifth nor moio than one-third, the remainder to be placed to the credit of the General Benefit Fund. — Adopted 1870.1 Clause 5. — The Loago shall have the power of enacting such Fees for Visiting and Olparance Card), (to ba applied to tho General Fund) and such Fines for neglect of duty, &c., (to bo applied to the Widows and Orphans' Fund,) as may be determined by the By Laws. SECTION II. — DISBURSEMENTS. Clause 1. — Every member, qualified as required by tho By-Laws, if rendered incapable of following his usual occupation, by sickness or other disability, not occasioned by immoral conduct on his part, shall be entitled to receive from the General Fund, such weekly Sick Bene- fit as may bo fixed by the By-Laws ; Provided always that such weekly Benefit shall in no case exceed three timoi the quarterly contribution required from each member to the General Benefit Fund, and tliat this Lodge shall not be held to pay such Banefib for any term of sickness shorter than one week, unless specially so provided by its By-Laws. [Every member, quhlified as required by the By laws, if rendered incapable of following his usual occupation, by sickuoss or disability not occasioned by immoral conduct on his part, shall be entitled to re- ceive from tho General Fund such weekly Sick Benefit as may be fixed by the By-Laws ; and that this Lodge shall not be held to pay such benefit for any terra of sickness shorter than one week, unless specially so provided by its By-Laws. — Adopted 1874] . Clause 2. — In cJlse of the death of a Brother, qualified as required by the By-Laws, there shall be paid to his nearest of kin or other legal representative, from the General Fund, towards defraying the funeral expenses, such sum, not being less than Five Pounds, nor more than Twelve Pounds Ten Shillings, as may be fixed by tho By-Laws of this Lodge. [In case of the death of a Brother, qualified as required by the By-Laws, there shall be paid to his nearest of kin or other legal repre- ; l! 4^ il J! f^' CONSTITUTION OP SUBORDINATE LODGES. tentative, from the General Funrl, towards defrayinj» the funeral ox- pertse>', snch sura, not beinj? Ioh'h t)ian Twenty Dollars, nor more than Fifty Dollars, as may be fixed by tlie By-Laws of this Lod^e. — Adopted 1870.] (Jlniue 8. — The Lodge may provide by its By-Laws for the pay- ment of a Funeral Benefit to a duly quiiliflod Brother, on the demise of his wite, to assist in def rayin<:; the expenses of her funeral : Provided Huch Funeral Banefit shall not exceed one-half of the amount payable by the Lodge for a Funeral Benefit under Clause *i of tliis Section. Clause 4. — The Lodge shall, by its By-Baws, make such provisions as shall seem meet for the relief of Brothers in a state of pecuniary distress ; Provided tliat such relief shall bo applied from no other than the General Fund, and shall in no case exceetl the sum of Twelve Pounds Ten Shillings. [The Lodge shall, by its By-Laws, make such proviflions as as shall seem meet for the relief of Brothers in a state of peinniary distress : Providod such relief bo apphofl from no other t)>an the General Funds, and shall in no case exceed the sum of Fifty DoUai's.— Adopted 1870.] Claute 5. — TJie Lodge shall make such disposition of the Widows and Orphans' Fund, for the relief and benefit of the Widows and Orphans of deceased Brothers of this Lo.lge, by annuity or otherwise, as it shall see fit ; Provided always that no annuity shall excood the amount that would be contributed by any one mciuber, to ench Widows and Orphans' Fund within the space of twenty years, under the By- Laws of the Lodge ; and that, if relief be otherwise given, the amount shall in no case exceed four times the limit thus fixed for annuities. [The Lodge shall make such disposition of the Widows and Orphans' Fund, for the relief and benefit of the Widows and Orphans of deceased Brothers of this Lodge, hy annuity or otherwise, as it shall see fit ; Provided always that no annuity shall exceed the amount that would be contributed, by any one member, to sucli Widows and Orphans' Fund, witliin the space of twenty-five years, under the By-Laws of the Ijodge ; and that, if relief be otlierwise given, the amount shall in no case exceed four times the limit thus fixed for annuities. — Adopted 1870.] [The Lodge shall make such disposition of the Widows and Orphan's Fund, for the relief and benefit of the Widows and Orphans of deceased Brothers of this Lodge, by annuity or other- wise, as it shall see fit. — Adopted 1874.] ARTICLE VI. '' " ^ ' ' *'' '*ff '»>; j ■ ilw PENALTIES AND TRIAL. SECTION I. — PENALTIRS. Claute I. — Any Brother who shall violate any of the principles of the Order, or infringe the Constitution or By-Laws, of this Lodge shall be subject to be fined, reprimanded, suspended or expelled, as the By- laws may direct, ancient usage require or the Lodge deteruiae. CONSTITUTION OF SUBOHDINATB LODGES. 1^' Claime 2.— Every Brother charged with any oflfonco involviiiR re- primand, Huspension or expulsion, (unless for non-puymont of dues,) slirtll be entitled to a fair trial, in accordance with the provisiouH of Section II. of tliis Article. [Every Brother charged with any offence involving repri- mand, suspension or expulsion, (unless for non-payment of dues,) shall bo entitled to a fair trial, in accordance with the provisions of Clause 2, of hoc. II., of this Article. — Adopted 1870.] (J/tiune 8. — When any Brother, HU.spended for an indeftnite period* for any other cause than non-payment of dues, desires to bo re-mstated, his case sliall be referred to a Conuuitteo of five Brothers, who, after due investigation, shall report at the next regular meeting ; and if h majority of the members then present sliall vote in his favor, lie shall thereupon bo declared eligible for re-instatement. [Wlien any Brother, suspended for a definite period, desires to be reinstated, his case may be referred to a Committee of five Brothers, wlio, after due investig.ition, shall report at the next re- gular meeting ; and if a majority of the members tlien present shall vote in his favor, ho shall thereupon be declared eligible for reinstate- ment.— Adopted 1874.] Clame 4.— No Brother shall be re-in»tated, until he shall have paid all arrearages against him at the time of his suspension, and all dues that may have accrued since then. .., , The above was struck out entirely in 1874. Clause 5 to become Clause 4, and the rest of the Clauses re-num- bered.— Adopted 1874. Vhime 5. — Notice of every suspension, expulsion, or re instate- ment, shall forthwith be transmitted to every Subordinate Lodge withm this Provmce. ; .. . ,. . . ;. , . [At the end of every month, the Recording Secretary shall fill out and forward to the Grand Secretary, a list containing the names of members reinstated during the month, also of those who have ceaued mend>ership for non-payment of dues, and the names of members suspended and expelled during the same time, in each case giving date and cause of suspension and expulsion. — Ado^^ted 1873.] Oltiuse 6. — No Brother who has been legally expelled shall be again admitted to Membership, until after the same procedure as is pre- scribed by Clause 3 of this Section, and the obtaining of the consent of the Grand Lodge. ^^^r, [No Brother who has been legally expelled, or who has ceased to be a member for non-payment of dues, except members of defunct Lodges shall be again admitted to membership in any Lodge of this Order without the consent of the Lodge from which he was ex- pelled or dropped, and in no case shall he be re-admitted without com- pliance with all the form? for new applicants, except the ceremony of initiation. — Adopted 1870.] •,^ 1W: yfe I I 9B CONSTITUTION OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. ' ' HRCTION II.— TUIAI.H , > ,i ,' Chiiine 1. — No Mombor of this Lodj^o sliall bo pnfc on trial, uoleHB clmrj^es duly fii)e'!ifyinf» liis allo^^od offonse nliall llrnt bo Hubniitlod to tlio Lod^o in writiu);, by ono or moro Brothorn of tho Order iu good standing. Chiunie 2,— Any charge or cliarj»eH, ho proforred, Hliall bo referred to a Comniittoo of five Mombora, of whom three hIuiH be a quorum, to be cliOHon by ballot ; which Committoe hIihU, with as httlo delay as tlie ease will admit, summon tlie parties, uud examine and determine the matter in question. i ■ , Tiii >' -^v ■•)'>, r., [Any cliarije or charges so prcfsrred, slmll be referred to a Committee of fiv(! Mombors, of wliom three shall bo a quorum, to be cIioscMi by ballot ; which Committoo sliall, with as littlo delay as tlio case will admit, furnish tlie accused with a copy of tlio charyo or charges, Hununon the parties, and examine and determine the matter in question. In selecting tliis Committee, only one name shall be written upon any ballot.— Adopted 1870.] Vi'niiKf 3. — Should tho decision of the Committee not involve the suspension or expulsion of a Member, and should no appeal be made therefrom, it shall bo final, without further action from the Lodge. Vltiiise 4. — Should the Committee be convinced of the necessity of suspending or expelling a Member, a motion to that effect shall be sub- mitted to the Lodge by three of their number, in their name. [Should the Committee be convinced of tho necessity of suspend- ing or expelling a member, a motion to that effect shall be submitted to the Lodge by three or more of their number, in their name. — Adopted 1874.] Clame 5. — Any motion for tho suspension or expulsion of a Mem- ber shall be announced at the two regular meetings previous to that on which it is to be decided, which last meeting the Brother under charges shall be summcmed to attend ; and at the time so appointed, whether the implicated Brother be present or noi", the Lodge may proceed to consider and determine the question. Clause 6. — Tho Lodge shall have the power, at tho meeting ap- pointed for the decision, to vary tlie penalty to ono less severe than that contained in the motion submitted by the Committee. [The Lodge shall have the power at the meeting appointed for the decision, to vary the penalty to one more or loss severe than that con- tained in the motion submitted by the Committee. — Adopted 1874,] .-,,,«.. <•/'--• ■• - '• ■ ■ * ^, * .-•-.I- SECTION III. — APPEALS. Clause 1. — Any party interested shall have the right of appeal to the Lodge, from the decision of a Committee, given under Clause 8 of the preceding section ; and notice of the meeting appointed for trying the appeal, shall be given at least one regular meeting previous. CONSTITUTION OP SUDORDINATE LODGES. 89 Chiiing 2. — (*ii the evoninn appointud, the Cunmiittee shall proneut to the Lo(l<»c. i I writing, the Kroimds on which their docisioii was fouiulud, and iho parties intonvstod Hhall have the privilege uf heing heard buforo the Ij(>J<{u ; and the decision shall chen be cuntirmed, an- nulled, or niuJillsd, as u majority of the niemborH present shall deter- mine. (.'Ifiiise 8, — Any prvrty intorostod may appeal to the Grand Lodgn of C.inadi. We.-«t on the ground of informality or want of fairness ; and if such informality or want of fairnc'js bo proved--but not otherwise— the LoJ;;j may 1)3 ordorod by the Grand Lodge to hold a new trial on the sam : charges, in the mode in-ovidod for in the preceding section. [Any party interested may appeal to the Grand Lodge of Ontario, on the groand of informality or want of fairness ; and if su(!h infor- mality or want of fairness bo proved— but not otherwise — the Lodge may bo ordered by the Grand Lodge to hold a new trial on the same charges, in the mode provided for in Clanses 1 to 6, of Sec. IL, of this Article.— Adopted 1870.] [Any party interested may appeal to the Grand Lodge of Ontario, on the ground of informality or want of fairness; and if such infor- mality or want of fairness be proved, but not otherwise, the Lodge may be ordered by the Grand Lodge to hold a new trial on the same cliargos, in the mjde provided for in Clauses 7 to 12 of this Article; Provided always that such appeal be forwarded to the R. W. Grand Secretary within throe luontlis from the date of the final action of the Lodge in the matter to bo appealed against. — Adoptod 1U74.] m 'X' ';iMV. r ARTICLE VII. BEGALIA AND JEWELS, •I; J , I ,j 8K0TI0N I. — REGALIA. •i.xv.Vi -'!' i*^M'.' iiji.r! Clause 1. — The Regalia of Members bollongiug to this Lodge shall bo as follows : — For the Initiatory Degree, a plain white apron ; for the higher Degrees, white aprons and collars trimmed with the emblematic color of each Dogree — /. e., lirst, white ; second, ijink ; third, blue ; fourth, green ; fifth, scarlet ; rosettes of the appropriate colors may be worn on the collars. [The regalia of the Order shall be as follows, to wit : Col- lars of Subordinate Lodges shall bo white, trimmed with the em- blematic color of the dogree intended to be represented, namely . — First degree, white ; second degree, pink ; third degree, blue ; fourth degree, green ; fifth degree, scarlet ; rosetjtes of the appropriate colors may be worn on the collars. Among those who may have attained the Royal Purple Degree, rosettes cornxjosed of black, yellow and purple, may be worn on the coUnr either in connection with the other colors or as a separate rosette. The Noble Grand shall wear a scarlet collar ; Vice Grand, blue collar ; Secretary, Green collar ; Treasurer, green <■ collar, each of them trimmed with white or silver. Supporters of the i u ri i I! '.u 1: I Pi Av B ■' m 40 CONSTITUTION OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. Noblo Grand, scarlet sashes ; of the Vice Grand, bhio sashes ; Warden and Conductor, black sashes ; scene Supporters, wliito sashes * Chap- lain, white sash ; Outside Guardian, red sash ; Inside Guardian, blue sash.— Adopted 1870.] Cluune 2.— The Officers' Re<^alia shall be as follows : — For Degree Master, Past Grand's Regalia; Noblo Grand, scarlet collar ; Vice Grand blue collar ; Secretary, Financial Secretary, and Treasurer, green collar ; Physician, Pink collar ; Chaplain, White collar ; (each of them trimmed with white or silver :) for Wardeu and Conductor, black sash- es ; 0. G. and Supporters of N. (i. Scarlet sashes ; I. G. and Sup- porters of V. G. blue sashes ; and Scene Suijporters,, White sashes : aprons of all Officers to bo white, edged with the color of the collar or sash indicated for the office, and those of the Elective Officers and Chaplain may also be trimmed with white or silver ; the caps and robes of Officers to correspond in color with the collar or sash of their office. Clause 'd. — All Officers shall wear the Regalia of their respective offices while present in the Lodge, and all members must appear m the Regalia of the highest Degree they have received. Vji;: OlttuseA—Ihe Regalia of P. G. shall ba a scarlet collar or sash, either white edged with scarlet or scarlet edged with white ; such coUar or sash may be trimmed with silver lace or fringe, or where the Brother has attained the R. P. Degree, with yellow metal. •' - SECTION II. — FUNERAL HEOALIA. " ^^ V'. Clause 1. — All Members of this Lodge, when attending, as such, the Funeral of a deceased Brother, shall wear on the left breast a black crape rosette, having a centre of the color of the highest Degree to which they may have attained, with a sprig of evergreen above, and, below, any jewel they may be entitled to wear. [Funeral Regalia consists of a black crape rosette, having a centre of the color of the highest Degree to which the wearer has"at- tained, to be worn on the left breast, with a sprig of evergreen above, and such jewel or jewels as the Brother may be entitled to wear, sus- pended below. Grand Lodges may at their discretion, permit the ordinary Regalia to be worn at funerals, either m connection with, or as a substitute for this simple regalia. — Adopted 1870.1 :^ Clause 2. — The ordinary mourning badge, to be worn in memory of a deceased Brother for one month after his funeral, shall be a strip of black crape or silk, passed through two button holes of the left lap- pol of coat. [The ordinary mourning badge to be worn by Brothers in memory of a deceased Brother, is a strip of black crape passed through one button hole of the l^ft lappjl of the coat tied with a narrow ribbon of the color of the highest degree the wearer has attained. — Adopted 1870.] i»i -r\ CONSTITUTION OP SUBORDINATE LODGES. 41 [Past Officer?) and Members of the Encampraent Degi'ees, and all otlier Mcmhors of the Order, whrn visiting Grand or Subordinate Lodges or Encampraonts, nre entitled to wear the Itegalia and Jewels pertaining to the hisliest Degree they liave taken. (See By-Laws G. L. U. S.,Art 24. and amended By-law 22.G. L. U. S., passed 1872. See also Clan-IP 63. Constitution of this G. L.)— Adopted11870.] [The Encnmpment Regalia (except by vtsitops) can only be worn in an Encampment; but members of a Grand Lodge who have received the Royal Purple De'^i-ee miv wear colors of the Encampment in a Grand Lodge. —Adopted 1870.] , ^ ,.(.., , tfi!' '> section III.— jewels. .f; Clause 1. — The Jewels of the Officers of this Lodge shall be as follows: — For J>. M., a five-pointed open star, with breastplate in centre; for N. G., ci'ossel givik ; for V. G., hour glass ; for Secretary, crossed pens ; for Financial Secretary, pen and key crossed ; for Trea- surer, crossed keys ; for Warden, crossed axes ; for Conductor, crossed staves ; for Guardians crossed swords ; the whole to be of white metal. Clame 2. — Past Elective Officers shall be entitled to wear the Jewels of the offices they have passed respectively, together with the regalia appertaining to the same, except P. G's., whose Jewel shall be a five-pointed open star with crossed gavils in centre — to be of yellow metal, when the P. G. has attained the R, P. Degree, otherwise of white metal. [The Jewel of a P. G. is a five-pointed star, of Noble Grand Grand, cro'ssed gavils ; of Vice Grand, hour glass ; of Secretary, crossed pens ; of Treasurer, crossed keys ; of Warden, crossed wands ; of Con. ductor, crossed axes ; of Guardian, crossed swords ; all to be of white metal.— Adopted 1870.] .u- .-,- S^. '» »". '. 4t jt«A't*.U ff.f't,' / ARTICLE Vin. BT-LAWS, lETO. SECTION I. — BY-LAWS. •M) 4'":. t»ii'tfi..|ij.> Clause 1. — This Lodge shall stand fully invested with power to adopt, from time to time, suc'i By-law.) and resolutions as may be deemed expedient ; Provided they do not in any wise contravene any part of this Constitution, of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of C. W..* or the principles or custom of the Order. Clause 2.— All such By-Law3 shall be immediately forwarded in duplicate to the Grand Secretary, authenticated by the Seal of the Lodge, and the signature of its N. G. and Secretary ; one copy to be re- tained by the Grand Tiodge, and the other to be returned to the Lodge, certified as approved, or otherwise, as the case may be. • TliiB was obaaged to " Froviaoe of Uatwio," ISOSi '■ '■ T" '~"~~ \ n 1 U i .', f5 ■' 42 CONSTITUTTON OF STTBOEDINATE LODGES. SECTION TI. — DISPENSATIONS. r fj Clause 1 . — The Grand Lodge, or, in its recess, the Grand Master, shall have power to grant Dispensations to any Lodge, to exempt it, in any particular case from the operation of any of the foregoing Re- gnlations, other than financial, whenever the said Grand Lodge or Grand Master may deem it for the welfare and interest of the Order so to do. . ■{ , , ' ' :^ OJaiue 2. — Such charge shall be made for Dispensations issued under this Section, as the Grand Lodge may from time to time direct. SECTION III. — AMENDMENTS. ,^ ,., ^ This Constitution, or any part thereof, shall hot be altered, amended, suspended or annulled, unless by action of the Grand Lodge of Canada West.* RULES OF ORDER. Rule I. — As soon as the Presiding Officer shall have taken the Chair, the Officers and Brothers present shall take their respective sta- tions, and the Lodge shall then be opened in ancient form. Rule II. — The order of Procedure, after opening, shall be as fol- lows: — -.1 jfif (Kti". . 1.— The calling of the Roll of Officers. ? i ^ 2. — The consideration of any excuses which may be offered by Absentees from previous meetings. 8. — The reading by the Secretary of the Minutes of the last Lodge night : the consideration of any objections which may be made to any part thereof, and their approval, with or without amendment, as the case may require. 4. — The receiving and consideration of any Reports from the Visit- ing Committee, or from other Brothers who may have to report the fact of any Brother being sick or in distress. 6. — The Nomination or Election of Officers on the evenings desig- nated for such Nomination or Election. 6. — The receiving and consideration of Reports of Committees on Character, and balloting thereon. 7. — The Initiation of Candidates for Membership. 8. — The receiving of Propositions for Membership, and their refer- ence tr Committees on Character. 9. The receiving and consideration of any Reports of Officers or Standing Committees, which may require to be made in pursuance of the By-Laws. * This was phau^ed to Proviuce of Oatailo at Session of 1873. CONSTITUTION OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. ' 48 1 be as fol- tbeir refer- »;-.,;. >fv:'Vj, >;t-.r ■i»v vxJj W.','v 10. — The receiving aud coasideration of aay Roporta of Special Com'nittees, in the order of tlieir seniority. 11. — Tlie reading anJ cousideration of Accounts and other Com- munications in the hands of the Secretary. ■ • .. ' 12. — Good and Welfare : being firnt, Unfiniahed business, in order of priority at former Meetings ; and, necondlif, New Business. 13. — The closing of the Lodge. Jiule II f. — Any Member offering a motion must do so in writing, if a request to that effect be made by the Secretary, the Presiding Of- ficer, or the Lodge. Eule I V. — No question shall be put by the Presiding Officer, unless regularly moved and seconded ; nor be open for consideration until so put , and, when put, no other motioa shj.ll be reueivdble, unless it be a motion — 1. — To adjourn ; 2. — To lay on the table ; 8. — To put the previous question 4. — To postpone; . ;,: . 6. — To refer; or r 6. — To amend. These several motions, if made, shall have precedence in the order above stated, and the first, second and third thereof, shall be decided without debate. Rule V. — The Previous Question shall be put from the Chair, only after it shall have been ascertained that the call therefor is sustained by a majority of the Members of the Lodge present, and shall then al- ways be put in the words following : — " Shall the question be now put .?" which words shall be understood co have reference to whatever ques- tion may be pending, immediately before such call for the previous question may have been so made. Eule Vl . — If the vote of the Lodge, taken pursuant to such call for the previous question, be in the affirmative, the Presiding Officer shall thereupon forthwith put to vote the question so pending, immediately before such call, and shall allow no amendment or further debate thereon ; and if, on the other hanl, the vote of the Lodge be in the negative, the Presiding Officer shall be thereby precluded from putting to vote, during the remainder of the current term, the question so pend- ing as aforesaid. Eule VI I. — Any member may require the division of a question, when the sense will admit of it. Ruls VI If. — When a blank is to be filled, the question shall first be oaken on the highest sum or number, aud longest or latest time, proposed. i u CONSTITUTION OF SUBOBDTNATE LODGES. Kule IX. — The Ayes and Nays sImiU be tuken and recorded, on tlie call of any member, duly seconded. • Rule X. — After any question, except that of indefinite postpone- ment or the previous question, may have been decided, any two mem- bers, having voted in the majority, may at the same or iioxt re«;ulur meeting, move for a re-consideration thereof ; but no discussion of the main question shall be allowed upon such motion. Rule XI. — Any question decided by the Lodge shall not again bo brought before it, otherwise than by re-consideration, as provided in the foregoing Kule, unless notice thereof shall have been given at the meeting immediately preceding ; and such notice shall not be received during the term in which the question has been decided. Rule XII. — Every Member shall have the privilege of speaking twice on any question, but not of tener, unless by permission of the Pre- siding Officer. Rule XIII. — Any Brother intending to speak on a question, shall rise in his place and respectfully address the Presiding Cflficcr, cojifin- ing himself to the question, and avoiding personalities ; and should more than one Brother rise to speak at the same time, the Presiding Officer shall determine which is entitled to the floor. Rule XIV. — The Presiding Officer or any Member, may call a Bro- ther to order while speaking ; and, in such case, the debate shall be forthwith suspended, and the Brother so called to order shall not pro- ceed, until the point of order thus raised be determined, nor speak upoa such point of order, unless it be to make necessary explanation, or ap peal from the decision of the Chair. Rule XV. — In all cases where a Member mny repeal frcm any de- cision of the Oil air, he shall use the words following, and none other, unless it be for necessary explanation: — •' M. M., / renpeclfulbj op/iettl from the tlevinion of the Ohnir to the Loili/e ;" and tlio Lodge shall, after such explanation from the Presiding Officer, as he may deem neces- sary, proceed forthwith to consider and vote upon the question : — " Will the Lol/e smttahi the decininn of the Chuir?" Rule XVI. — Any Brother who may have been called to order for manifestation of temper, or improper feeling, must apologize to the Lodge c)r to any aggrieved party, if required so to do by the Presiding Officer ; and shall not speak again on the pending question, except to explain or apologize, unless specially permitted so to do by the Presid- ing Officer. ,"'■' '.]' ,,, Ruk XVII. — The Presiding Offi39r, or the Lo3g3, mT,y, at any time, require all members present to vote upon any ponding quastion, or may excuse any Member or Members from so doing. Rule XVIII.->Brothers, not Members of this Lodge, may ad J res s CONSTITUTION OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. 4S the Lodge, on receiving permission to that effect from the Presiding Of- ficer. Ruk XIX.— No Brother shall retire, while the Lodge is open, with- out the permission of the Presiding Officer. Rule XX. — A motion to suspend or alter the Order of Procedure, as contained m Ualo II., for the remainder of a meeting, may, at any time, he carried by a unanimous vote, or, if as many as seven Members call upon the Lodge to sustain it, by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the Members present and voting thereon ; but no motion to suspend or alter such Ordur of Procedure for a longer term, shall at any time be put to vote. ( t};,!-^) < y '/,((>*<>■.■.. >•• . Rule XXI. — These Rules, or any part thereof, shall only be altered, amended, suspended, or annulled, (except in the case provided for by Rule XX.) by action of the Grand Lodge of Canada West.* f -V |V(T i^i *'V'' CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR THE FORMATION AND GOVERNMENT OF DEGREE LODGES. .\ 1 1. Whenever it may appear to the brethren of any Lodge olr Lodges in any District under the jurisdiction of the R. W. Grand Lodge of On. tario, that it would be consistent with the interests of the Order to es- tablish a Degree Lodge in such District, it shall be proper for them to authorize ten brothers of the-Scarlet Degree to make a written appli- cation to this Grand Lodge to that effect. 2. Such application shall be signed by tlie fall number of the brothrtiu so authorized ; and shall be accompanied by the Cliarter Fee $j; by a certificate from the D. D. G. M., that the petitioners are pro- perly qualified, and by a certificate over the seal of the Lodge or Lodges with which they are connected, that they are memburs in good standing, and that they have been duly authorized by their Lodge or Lodges to apply for such Charter. • ,,/i,. 3. On receipt of a formal application for a Charter as above re- quired, the Grand Master may issue a Warrant for the immediate es- tablishment of a Degree Lodge. 4. As soon as the necessary authority shall have been obtained from the Gnand Master, the brethren petitioning shall summon all Scarlet Degree members in good standing in their Lodge or Lodges and proceed to the election of officers ; after which the D. D. G. M. * Xhid was changed to Froviuce of Ontario at Seuion of 1868. !l I r I ^ 46 CONSTITUTION OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. Hhall duly institute the Degree Lodge and install the officers elect' after tlie manner and form prescribed tor the same. 5. A Degree Lodge shall be com{>osed of members in good stand- ing in the Order of the Scarlet Degree, resident within the jurisdiction of the Degree Lodge, and all business (except tliat of conferring the 1st, 2nd, 8rd and 4th Degrees of this Order), shall bo transacted when open in the Scarlet Degree. 6. The Elective Officers of a Degree Lodge shall be a Degree Mas- Master, Deputy Degree Master, 1st Assistant Deputy Degree Master, 2nd Assistant Deputy Degree Master, Secretary and Treasurer, who shall be elected semi-annually by a majority of the votes polled for that purpose. , 7. Nominations for Elective Officers shall be made upon the last two meetings in the mouths of June and December in eacli year. 8. Elections for the Elective Officers shall be held upon the last re- gular meetings in the months of June and December in each year, and the installation of Officers shall take place on the first regular meet- ings in the months of July and January in each year. 9. The Appointed Officers shall be a Warden, Conductor, and Out- side and Inside Guardians, to be appointed be the Degree Master, upon the night of his installation. ,. ,- , r. . . (.i. 10. No brother shall be eligible for the office of Degree Master who has not received the Past Official Degree of the Order, and who is not a P. G. in good standing in some Subordinate Lodge of this Order in Ontario. 11. No brother shall be eligible for the office of Deputy Degree Master, who is not a Past Grand in good standing in some Subordin- ate Lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ontario. 12. Five members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the Degree Lodge shall have the power to suspend or expel a member when his conduct shall render it necessary, such sus- pension or expulsion to be decided upon in accordance with the usages of the Order in Ontario. 13. Loss of good standing, or suspension or expulsion from mem- bership in a Subordinate Lodge, shall at once simiUarly effect the mem- ber's standing in the Degree Lodge, and reinstatement in the Sab- ordinate shall work reinstatement in the Degree Lodge. 14. The Degree Master shall preside, and shall have power to convene special meetings, and perform such other duties as are pre- scribed by the official obligations, and the usages of the Order. 16. The Deputy Degree Master shall occupy the usual position of y. G. ; assist the Degree Master in the discharge of his duties, and in his absence shall preside. CONSTITUTION OP SUBORDINATE LODGES. 47 10. The 1st A. D. D. Master, 'ind A. D. D. Master, Treasurer, War- den, Conductor, Inside Guardian and Outside Guardian, shall i)erforni the duties assigned to them at their installation, and by the usages of the Order. 17. The Secretary shall keep accurate minutes of the transactions of the Degree Lodge, he shall conduct all correspondence, and report promptly to their respective Lodges, the names of brothers upon whom Degrees are conferred, and also the date and the names, or numbers of the Degrees conferred. He shall make out for the Grand Lodge, at the first regular meeting in each term, a Report of the Officers for the current term, and the numbers of each Degree conferred, and also of the funds of the Degree Lodge, particularizing the sources^wheuce such funds have been derived. He shall enter in a separate book or record, the name or every brother receiving Degrees, together with the name of his Lodge, and date of receiving the said Degrees, and perform such other duties as are prescribed by his charge of office, aud the laws and usages of the Order. 18. The application of a brother for any Degree, with the fee for the same, must be received by his Subordinate Lodge, in which Lodge he shall be balloted for by the members of the Degree for which he ap- plies, when opened in that Degree. If he be not opposed by more than three black balls, he shall be deemed eligible, and a certificate to that effect shall be granted him, which certificate, on being presented to the Degree Lodge, shall be its authority for conferring the Degree or Degrees applied for. 19. — A Degree Lodge may, with the consent of two-thirds'of the members of the Subordinate Lodge or Lodges connected with it, pre- sent and voting at a regular meeting of such Subordinate Lodge or Lodges, charge its members an entrance fee and stated dues. Should no fees or dues be charged, the expenses of the Degree Lodge shall be borne by the Subordinate Lodge or Lodges to which the Degree mem- bers belong. 2C. A Subordinate Lodge may provide by its By-Laws for the pay- ment to the Degree Lodge of a part or the whole of the regular charge for the Degrees, in which case the Degree Lodge shall pay to this Grand Lodge 8 per cent, of the amount so received. 21. Any Degree Lodge failing to comply with Clause 17 of these Laws, shall pay to this Grand Lodge a fine of two dollars for every month that may elapse before its semi-annual return shall be placed in the possession of this Grand Lodge. 22. Any Degree Lodge failing to make a Betum as above, for twelve months, shall become liable to a forfeiture of its Charter, which may be recalled by the Grand Master or this Grand Lodge, aud a>ny !♦ ;i s ] 48 CONSTITUTION OP STJBOTIDTNATE LODGES. De^^reo Lodge failing to meet for three niontlis sliall become extinct, and it sliali become tlie duty of the Officers last mstalled, to transmit to this Qrund Lodge tlie Charter, Books, Funds and other property of said Degree Lodge. 28. Any Degree Lodge shall have power to adopt necessary rules and regulations for its government, conformable to tliis constitution, and to tlie Constitution and Law.s of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, and the laws and usages of this Order. 24. All prior decisions and rcgulationn of this Grand Lodge, in con- flict with the foregoing Constitution, are hereby repealed. 1 . - I . i'v.i '.: 1'. I ■- : , -Jr* 'S f.i-' t ■\' ,,:■: ' • fiw*. «-'^;"i .•sill'" )i-''Nfrk'''V-v-;iV"'*,»v-''! " ' III-'. 'i;,-lrii ., ,-H,..r;. •;;:.. .-i^ry.i . ,s; • ■ 1 .;■! ,t- '-n tA'-<>U il • ^ ^ :i:'i-i;i.' * ■ ' " .'.lit'-"'- ' Ui,i yi-fcf^'^.v VA'*M,:'*«' *^< ■* ;'l ^■•;; ^■i,•; J VJW««iitf^Wi iW.JjslU' I t' CONSTITUTION OP SUBORDINATE LODGES. 49 () II |iile$ q! ^m^im as friab. Rexolneit, — That a short and concise form of Charge and Appeal be prepared by the R. W. Grand Secretary, and printed with the proceed- ings of the Grand Lodge. (Report of Committee on Legislation, Jour. 1874.) 1st. — All charges against members of this Order shall be drawn substantially in the mmuor prescribed in ''Form A." and be submitted direct to the Lodge of which the accused is a member, in duplicate, signed by a member of the Order in good standing. The general charge shall bo an averment of " Conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow," followed by specification or specifications, stating the time, place and circumstances of the offence or offences. 2ud. — The Lodge shall, imme,f>'T tr EVIDENCE AND WITNESSES. 1. — The evidence competent to be admitted before the Committee of trial shall be — a. Parol evidence (t. «., testimony of living Tntnesses before the Oommittee.) b. Depositions, procnred in the manner prescribed by the Grand Lodge of the Unitfed States. c. Kegidarly certified minutes of Lodge. d. Regularly proved documentary evidence. Hearsay evidence cannot be received. The Committee will determine the admissibility of evidence offered, subject to exception by either party. The excep- tions so taken shall be noted by the Committee npon its minutes. 2. — Members of the Order shall testify under their obligations as Odd Fellows, according to "Form G.." to be administered by the Chair- man of the Committee 8. — Depositions of absent witnesses shall be procured by interrog- atories and cross-interrogatories in the form prescribed by the Grand Lodge of the United States, subject to objection by either party to be determined by the Committee. 4. — The attendance of witnesses must be procnred by the party deMriag to oail tb«ia. CONSTITUTIOH OF SUBORDINATE liODGES. Form' A. charop: and specifications. To Lodge No I. O. O. F. : Tho underHif^xed, a member in good 8tanding of Lodge No doeH hereby charge Bro. A. B., of Lodge No with conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow, the grounds of Huch charge being more fully sot forth in the following specifications, to wit : Ist. — For that he, the said A. B., did on the day of 18 at the {Sperift/ the njfence and rimimntdu- een, and continue with further Hpei-ifieiHionii. Eiivh nepanite thini/ in violation of taw to he under a separate place in the chanje.) Contrary to the law and usages of the Order. Date (Signed) B. B. ID' li Form B. ,r „r f. , NOTICE OF CHARGE TO THE ACCUSED. (Date) 18 . Bro I herewith enclose a copy of charge and specifications preferred against you by of The same was referred to a Committee consisting of {(five names) Yon are required to file your answer to the charge and specifications, according to the form prescribed, within one week from the service of this notice, with the first named member of the Committee, who will notify yon of the time and place of trial. Fraternally, Sec'y. (Seal.) •» ■ ' " i:r Form C. ■w , .v(.'.fi 'Ml ! -_ ■■v.\ NOTICE TO CONVENER OF COMMITTEE. (Date) 18 To Bro I enclose you a charge preferred by against which charge was referred to ((five names) for trial, of which Committee you are Convener. The accused was served with a copy of the charge on the day of , and notified to file his answer thereto with you within one week, when you will cause the Comoiittee to meet and proceed with the tri&l. Fraternally, Sec'y. ^1 \ I n 62 CONSTITUTION OP SUBOHDINATE LODGES. FoliM D. NOTICE TO ACCUSER OR ACCUSED. (Date) 18 To I A. B. or C. D. (as the case may be, one to each party. I 'J'he Committee on trial of the cliar^^e and Hpeciflcation made by t af^aiuHt : will meet at on the day of at o'clock p. m., to hear and determine the Harae. You are required to attend with your witnesses, and (fnosecute of ilej'end the same, a» the cane luaij he.) I am, yours Fraternally, Convener of Committee. , -- Form E. PLEAS IN DEFENCE. I, A. B., mentioned in the charge and specification preferred by B. B. on the day of say ; 1st. — That the offence in the charge mentioned is not within the legal jurisdiction of tlie Lodj^e. '2nd. — That I am not guilty. 8rd.— Guilty. 4th. — I admit the fact stated, but will justify the alleged offence. 5th. — The complaint is frivolous. , A. B. Form F. - d REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRIAL. To ." Lodge No L O. O. F. (Date) 18 The undersigned, (the majority of the) Committee appointed to in- vestigate the charge and specifications preferred by against ...respoctfuly report as follows : {State the fimling of each Hpeeification.) The minutes of the Committee, evidence taken, and papers pertaining to the trial are submitted herewith. (Signed by Committee.) Form G. : DECLARATION OF WITNESS, You sincerely declare upon your honor as an Odd Fellow, that the evidence you shall give in the matter of against now pending, shall be the tnith, the whole truth, and nothing bnt the truth. Thus you declare. , .(I,.. <.\.l. i ■■ I I > . . ', I ' It rt y. 1^1 I > , , I } I B. Hi I I ■■ ' (f llOllf "•'' I'i'f v I ,f ■ i;-t i;i' ^H"li*;*>- •Uirajn-..,) \\i J^iiic ,11.'-!' <)i till.; (1 ■;•,* .,.•! .*i (.'!,. ■•! >('. ) £1(1 riT/;i '>! - . i«.,..— » . 'A '■■ J .\\ ■ ^ ■ ' . . ■,■ . ',< Vv ■"■^ :'i-i^;^.'yr:;ir '#. M'' ■w^•.^- V? A -^.%iy>i*.H*'- . '-^- -■'«**" •.!'■- ■'■^' '.t , JS. 7* ,-(i' 'Jlr;" '■"■"-oV, -■\v 4 APFBNDIX. fWsrwMT*? . »i< > i «i |«« ^ ( yif * . r/ '.,■1., APPENDIX. LIST OF LODGES, WITH THE JUIlISDICTIOy UNDER WHICH THEY WEUE SEVERALLY INSTITUTED, AND THEIfl PRESENT CONDITION. UNDER G. L. U. S. KO' If AME. Location. i»ate op Inbtitution 1 1 Prince of NValesMoutreal, C. E. I August 10, 1843 ... 2!Qaeen's iMoutreal, C. EJDocember 4, 1843 . SiPrince Albert... 'St. John, C. E. February 15, 1841 Condition. UNDER G. L. OF CANADA. 4 Albion si Commercial 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Victoria... Oriental. . Canada .. Brock Cataraqui Prince Edward. . Ontario Otonabee Hope Teoumseh.. Union Burlington St. Francis . . . . Mercantile . . . . Ottawa Quebec, C. E.... Montreal, C. E. Belleville, V. W. Stanstead, C. E. Montreal, G. E. Brockville, C.W Kingston, C. W. Picton, C.W. .. Cobourg,C.W.., Peterboro', C.W. Port Hope, C.W. Toronto, t). W. St. Catharines.. Hamilton, C. W. Cornwall, C. W.. Quebec, C E . . ' Bytown, C. W. . November 20, 1844. December 5, 1844 . June 17, 1845 ...... July 29, 1845 March 13, 1846 March 6, 1846 March 7, 1846 March 9, 1846 ... March 10,1846... March 11, 1846. . March 12,1846... March 14,1846... March 16, 1846. . . March 19,1846... April 2, 1846 . . . April 7, 1846.... August 2, 1U6... UNDER G. L. OF B. N. A. 21 Home „ 22 Phoonii .... 23 Wellington Beaver . ... Oxford Industry ... Acadia . . . . Victoria.. .. 24 25 25 26 27 Toronto, C. W. Oshawa, C. W Wellington, O.W Lloy.ltown.C.W Woodstock.C.W Haldiraand.C.W Halifax, N. S... (Caledonia, C. W. March 18, 1847 iMarch 29, 1847 December 28, 1847.. March 1, 1848 'May, 1849 .luneia. 1850 January 18, 1851 . . . June 8,1852 UNDER G. L. U. S. 28 29 SO 31 32 83 34 84 9& Bose .... Chatham Eureka . Moij)eth Elgin . . . Erie .... Oore Eastern Star Gobe^oid •••*•• >•••••• Amherstburg ... Chatham, C. W. London, C. W... Morpeth, C. W. St.ThomaB,C.W. Port Burwell . . Brantford, C.W Pictou,N. S .... Truro, N. S January 26, 1854 January 25, 1854. . . . February 2, 1854 January 26,1854 May 6, 1854, October 6, 1864 .... December 27, 1854. . 1864.. 1864.. Ceased March, 1853. Ceased March, 1853. Ceased in 1852. Ceased July, 1857. Ceased March, 1658. (yeased July, IbSS. Ceased in 1851. Ceased Jan. 1849. Still Working. Ceased in 1850,resuB- citated, Aug. 7,1875. Ceased Dec. 1851 Ceased June, 1861. leased in 1850. Ceased April, 1849. Geared Oct. 1849. Still Woriting. Ceased July, 1848. Ceased Nov. 1851 Ceased Feb. 1858. Ceased in 1858. Ceased March 7, 1849 Ceesed April^l849 Ceased July, 1851. Ceased 1849. Ceased 1849-50 " 'eased May 3, 1859 Ceased in 1867 Ceased Feb. 1856 Ceased '58, Res. May Still Working [6, '76 Still Working. Ceased in 1867 Ceased '62, Bes. June Working. [20, '78 Still Working Still " No. 2, L.P C«ag«d '66. [fi.j!iA. APPBXDa. UNDER G. L. OF CANADA WEST AND ONTARIO*. No 3.' 3^ 37 3P 40 41 41 43 44 45 4r 4' 48 4f) 5( 61 62 53 54 5? 56 57 68 69 60 61 62 63 64 66 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 B) 82 83 84 86 86 87 88 89 90 91 Name. Location. Date of Inbti'jution Samaritan Ingersoll ^t. Marys St. Marya .... Imperialft Burford Forest City Loiiflon liond Eau Blenheim Won .. Stratford fjonsPointtt Siincoe rhames** Mitchell 'Excelsior Hamilton . . . . ''rentier Windsor Vft. Zion .... Newbury . . . . Unity Hamilton Dominion London ''anada Toronto Jtter Tiltonburg .. Bissell Mitchell Covenant Toronto Niagara Falls Clifton Collingwood Colliupwood. . Fidelity .... •'eaforth Queen City of > ntario |Toronto Maple Leaf lUraugeville .. Howard | Strathroy Kingston Kingston WarasviUe ..,., IWaidsville .. Oshhwa , Goderich . . . , ' arrie Hamilton Petrolia Bowmanville Exeter Stayner Harriets ville l.ucan Toronto Whitby Fergus Botbwell .... Port Perry .. St. Thomas .. IngernoU . . , Port Hope. . ., Uxbiidge ... Preseott Belleville .... Kuthven ninton '^rinthian Huron Barrie Victoria Friendship Florence Nightingale . . Exeter North Star Hope Lucan The Toronto Eastern Star Fergus Bothwell Warriner St. Thomaa Oxford Durham Nipissing Amity Belleville Beaver Clinton Walkerton Constellation Napanee Empire Olive Branch Reliance Ivy Grand Biver Paris . Milton iMilton Ian. 13, 1856 Nov 6, 1856 Jan. 9, 1857 Feb. 9, 1857 Kes. July 18, 1872 Jan. 9, 18CI Oft. 29, 1861 March 13, 18(52 Jan. 9, 1803 Jan. 27. 1864 Jan. 18, 1866 April 3, 1867 Sept. 18, 1H07 Jan. 14, 1868 r March 16, 18(58 Oct 15, 1868 Oft. 2>, 18G8 April 20 1869 Oft. 7, 1869 March 8, 1870 March 10, ls70 March 24, i870 March 17, 1870 April 14, 1870 April 26, 1870 May 5, 1870 May 31, 1870 Julys ,1870 Aug. 22, 1870 Jan. 18, 1871 .'an. 25, 1871 Jan. 27, 1871 Man h 3, 1871 March 23, 1«71 March 80, 1871 May 8, 1871 May 11,1871 May 31, 1871 June 23, 1871 June 27, 1871 July 14, 1871 July 27, 1871 Aug. 18, 1871 Oct. 12, 1871 Oct. 12, 1871 Dec. 13, 1871 Jan. 12, 1872 Jan. 16, 1872 Jan 17, 1872 Walkerton Burgessville 'Jan. 22, 1872 Napanee iFeb. 8, 1672 St. Catharines Woods' ock Guelph . . ... Parkhill... '.H t i (? 1 Western City March 13, 1872 March 14, 1872 March 15, 1872 April 24, 1872 May 31, 1872 June 11, 1872 ...V Chatham June 13, 1872 * Changed to Ontario in 1868. ft CtiMed worldng in 1966. ** CeMed woiking in 1866. 3 1 . APPBNDIX. No Name. 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 lOi 103 1041 105! 106 1071 108 109; 110; 111 112 113 114 i15 ■» .1 ■ v. 120 12i 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 l!?9 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 Aylmer Port Stanley . . . . Nith Grand Union Minto Peabody* t .indfiay Golden Star DoBoronto Cataract Crescent Manilla St. Clair Waterloo Royal Oak Orion Laurel Peterboro Lucknow Trentonf Gannnoquo ...... HfTHiony '... Naomi '".• ey City •h inonvillef '• . itland Sydenham Valley Saxon Streetsville Palmerston Dresden Stella Sarnia Mizpah Mystic Charity t IdviiiRston Marion Oakville 'Jlencoe Location. iDaTE of iNSTirUTION Orient Peaceful Dove. obourg St. [iawrence . Anca^'ter Garnet Leamington . . . Capitolf Concord Bay of Quinte . Ridgetown . . . Hiversidef . . . Vivian Model Aurora VVesturn Star . Bertie Sycamore Hayden Wildey .Aylmer j June 14, 1872 Port Stanley July 16,1872 Vew Hamburg July 30, 1872 Berlin Aug.' 2, 1872 Harriston Aug. 3, 1872 Watford Sept 11, 1872 I .indsay Sept. 24, 1872 Brampton Oct. 10, 1872 Millpoint Nov. 15, 1872 iJruramondville Dec. 5,tl872 Hamilton Jan 31, 1873 Manilla I-eb. 26, 1873 ■'oint Edward Eeb. 27, 1873 alt March 10, 1873 L^'orest March 18, 1873 ■ Jeorgetown March 20, 1873 Yorkville May >, 1873 Peterborough May 13, 1873 Luc know May 9, 1873 Trenton June 11, 1873 Gananoqfie June 16, 1873 ' rantford June 26, 1878 Markham July 1, 1873 Dundas July 10, 1873 Sbannonville July 31, 1878 Wingham Aug 4, 1878 Wallaceburg Sept. 6, 1873 ilsa Craig Sept. 17, i878 Streetriviile ^ov. 28, 1878 Palmerston Jan. 1, 1874 Dresden Jan. 8, 1874 Carleton Place Jan. 23, 1874 Sarnia Jan. 26, 1874 Belleville Feb. 6, 1874 Killbride Feb. 19, 1874 Sunderland March 3, 1874 Thorold AJarch 3, 1874 Renfrew >• arch 5, 1874 Dakville March 9, 1874 Glencoe March 11, 1m74 Welland Maich 25, 1874 Canniugton March 27, ^74 Cobourg March 30, 1874 Brockville April 10, 1874 Ancaster April 14, 1874 Mount Forest April 29, 1874 Leamiuton May 7, 1874 Ottawa May 13, 1874 Kinpsville May 25, • 874 Picton June 5, 1874 Rid(.etown June 11, 1874 Iroquois June 80, 1874 Aniprior June 22. 1874 Wyoming July 27, 1874 Aurora Sept. 17, 1874 Brussels Sept 29,1874 Ridgeway Nov. 9, 1874 Arkona Nov, 24, 1874 Norv/ich Nov. 26, 1874 Granton Nov. 26, 1874 r y No. 89 seems to have been entirely omitted in numbering. * Ceased working in 1877. t Ceased working is 1879. f APPENDIX. OBAND MASTERS OF G. L. OF CANADA. Name. Residence. Date of Installation. ♦Wm. M. B. Habtley William RoDDEN •R. H. Hamilton Montreal ;Novemberl6. 1844. August 6, 1846. ,Au({ust 5, 1846. GRAND SIRES OF G. L. OF B. N. A. •R.H.Hamilton iMontrflnl ... .T(i.nnB.rv 1. Ift47. E. L. Montizambebt n. DUNKIN Quebec Montreal August 17, 1847. Aueust 21. 1649. *H. H. Whitney Wm. Hilton September, 1850. 'September 1, 1851. GRA.ND MASTERS OF PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGES. Name. Peovince. Residence. Date. Samuel Wbioht Province of Quebec 1847 Abbaham Joseph « ti 1848 •Peteb Sheppabd Weston Hunt 1849 1850 *J. McLaben II 11 1861 John Dyse Province of Montreal .... 1847 H. E. Montoombbie .1 fi 1848 A. H. David 11 It 1849 J. C. Becket 11 II 1860 *R. Kneeshaw Province of Toronto 1849 Thos. Wobthinotom " Kingston .... 1850 'Deceased. No Grand Lodge in Canada from 1333 to 1833. GRAND MASTERS GRAND LODGE OP CANADA WEST & ONTARIO. Name. Pkovince. Rilbidenck. Datb. •Thos. Reynolds •Chauncey Yale S. (i DOLSON Province of Canada West. II II II « << i< (1 i( II « II i< II n. 1 ' i . . ' a. THOMAS REYNOLDS BrockviUe. 1855 to 1859 h. CHAUNCEY YALE St. Catharines, 1859 S.G. DOLSON " 1860 «, WILLIAM BISSELL London, 1861 H. C. BINGHAM Brantford, 1862 JAMES WOODYATT » 1868 JAMES SMITH London, 1864 JAMES D. TAIT St. Catharines, 1866 * RICHARD WIGMORE, London, 1866 .,.,, HENRY McAFEE Windsor, 1867 ' JOHNBARR HamUton, 1868 THOMAS PARTRIDGE London, 1869 WILLIAM N.FORD St. Marys, 1870 JOHN GIBSON Stratford, 1871 JOHN MURRAY Clifton, 1872 GEORGE WRIGHT Toronto, 1878 WM. FITZSIMMONS BrockviUe, 1874 d. H. E. BUTTREY London, 1876 rt. Died at BrockviUe, Sept. 14th, 1859. See page 94, History. h. Died at St. Catharines, AprU 15th, 18G6. ■ c. Died at London, November 4th, 1878, d. Died at London, November 26th, 1876. .,..,, ... M.t/(. . il ,;^ •J'* ,:^.\r '..i 10 APPBltDlX. OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE UNDER ITS SEVERAL JURISDICTIONS. OFFICERS OF THE GRAVD LODGE OF CANADA. el ISH 131) 181(5 Grand Master. Dep. Oraud Master Grand Warden. W. M. n. Hartley.. (Jeo. Matrhews . . iThos. Hardie . . .. Win. Rodden Tlioa. Hardie .... W. A. Seldon ... R. H. Hamilton .. E.L.Montizambort'M. H. Seymour .. Grand Secretary. W. A. Seldon.... R. H Hamilton., J. Cualing OFFICERS OF THE GRAXD LODGE OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA. Grand Sire. H17 K. H. Hamilton. IStSiE.L.Moutizambert 1819*'. Duukln 18>o;H. H. Whitney ISjllWm. Hilton .'... Dep. Grand Sire. E.L.Montizambert C. Dunkin H. H. Whitney .Fohu Dyde . . Robt. McDoustall. . Grand Warden. J A. Sewell. I. A. Sewell. J. McLaren . Grand Secretary. .T. Cunling . , A. Wilson . . Wm. Hilton Wm. Hilton Wm. Bwan., OFFICERS OF THE GR.^ND LODGE OF CANADA WEST OR ONTARIO.* law 18>ii 1857 18:)8 18.VJ 18o0 18 il 18(>i mvi 18)1 181) J IStJ'J 1867 18G8 181)9 1370 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 Thos. Reynolds.. . Thoa. Ileynolds. .. Thos. Reynolds... C.Yale 0. Yrtle S. G. Dolson W. Bissell H C. Bingham .. . J. Woodyatt .ramus Smith J. D. Tait II. Wigmore H. McAfee lohn P>arr T. Partridge W.N. Ford' John Gibson .lohn Murray George Wright.... W. Fitzsiramons . . H. E. Buttrey C. Yale B. F. VanBrockliu . W. Morgan .... A. McDonald . . . A J. AUsworth.... John King r R. Peel H. Sewell T. Brown T. Brown H. McAfee H. McAfee.- J. Barr T. Partridge T. Healey .John Gibson .. . . .John Murray George Wright.... R. Warriner H. E. Buttery J. T. Hornibrook... .1. Cameron J. D. Winchester.. John Morrison J. Westland.. W. Bissell .T. R. Peel John Collins J. Harrison li. Kirkpatrick John Bar*. Ed. Beltz John Taylor Ed. Beltz R. Kirkpatrick. . . . J.Wright J. J. Ramsay John Hunter R Warriner H. E. Buttrey .. J.,T. Hornibrook . R. Evans A. Dixon J. Cameron J. Cameron. . S. G. Dolson.... S. G. Dolson.... W. H. Read ... H. C. Bingh^iji. J. Woodyatt .... James Smith . . . R. Wigmore J. B. King I J. B. King I J. B. King I J. B. King J. B. King J. B. King J. B. King J. l\. King J. B. King .LB. King J. B. King t- LODGE OF CANADA. rand Accc untant. Grand Treasurer. Grand Eep. Grand Marshall. W. M. B. Hartley. iWni. Ifodden.. 1844 A. C. Sewell... 1845 J.M.Gilbert 1840 C. I'. S.DeBleury.H. H. Whitney "..'John Dyde OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA a (« 1847 1848 1840 18i)() 1851 Grand Accountant. Wm. Ewan Wm. Ewan NVm. Ewan Grand Treasurer. C. S. DeBleury J. Dyde John Murray .. John Murray . J.Fletcher ... Grand Rep. G. B. Campbell H. E. Moutgomerie Grand Marshall. John Dyde H. H. \Vhitney . . Roht. McDoupall. Robt. MeDougall. J.C.Beckett OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST OR ONTARIO.' Grand Treasurer. 1855 G. T.Claris 1856 W. Fitzsimmons. 1857|W. Fitzsimmons.. 1858 W. Fitzsimmons. 1859 W. Fitzsimmons.. 1860|W. Fitzsimmons. ISPlThos. Brown ... 1862 J. Woodyatt Grand Rep. Grand Rep. 1 St. Geo. < aulfield 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 18«R 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1876 r. Smith R. Wigmore R. Wi'/more J.B ng J.r 'g T.B. ,.uig.. J. B King \. D. Clement..., A D. Clement..., A. D. Clement ... X. D. Clement.... George Irwin George Irwin Thos. Reynolds Thos. Reynolds ♦ '.Yale C.Yale T. Partridge T Partridge S. «i. Dolson.... S. G. Dolson K.<\ Bingham H. C Bingham .fames Smith . . .Tames Smith . . J. Woodyatt , H McAfee ' J. Woodyatt. J. Woodyatt |H. Mo Xfee J. W Ferguson. T. Partridge J. Woodyatt C. F. Hanson J. Woodyatt T. Partridge !C. S. Male J. Gibson J. Woodyatt 'J. Hurst .... J. Woodyatt J. JJibson |W, FitzRimmons JohnBarr J. Woodyatt :W. Hissell Geo. Wright J. Barr 'W. Hughan .... Grand Chaplain. ! I I t<' i IB APPENDIX. OFFICERS OP THE GRAND LODGE UNDER ITS SEVERAL JURISDICTIONS. OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF CANADA. I 1845 184U OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA Grand Chaplain. <3rand Conductor. Grand Guardian. Grand Herald. .r H. Taafe r. Holland r. Holland Robt Cooke ^ i Grand Chaplnir, 1847 1848 1849 John Holland ... K.J. C. Taylor.. R. J.C.Taylor.. 1850|R. J. C.Taylor.. 18511 Grand Conductor. Win. Hilton A. H. David. A. H. David Grand Guardian. R. Cooke S. Wiight J. C. Beoket... . J.C. Becket. Grand Herald. Hedge fames Moore ... OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF CANADA WEST OR ONTARIO.* 1855 185( 185'. 185^ 185t 180 1861 1862 1868 1864 188.''. 186P 186'. 186t 186i) 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 Grand Marshall. I Grand Conductor. c>eo Sherwood A Matthews . T. Fletcher Li. Wigmore W. A. Glover W. Skinner James Smith . . . K. Wigmore r Weatherly .... J, Taylor, Jr. . . . W. Mowat J. MclLtyre George Wales . . , G. H. Marlatt .. T. Reid J. F. McDonald . H. Wilson J. S. MoMahon , George Wales . . , J.T. Wliite C. E. Ewing H Mears H Bell W. Bissell A. C. Dana . . .. John Barr R. Box A. Humphrey . . U. Black A. Bristol .... George Powell.... A McPhail .... W. Mowatt R Barbour M Blnme W. D. Kennedy J. Schneider G. Midgley H.McCoU F. W. Johnston W. W. Griffey... Grftnd Gnardian. 'if. FitzsimiLons. H.BeU W Bissbll James Henry . . . D.Drake : W, H. Nelson A. Walthew J.Taylor E.W.Dixon ... T. James J. B.King A. Purves W. A. Glover .... John Noble J. B. Mclntyre... A. MnPhail iM. Blume G. W Pontine.. J. F Morey .... W. D. Gordon ... Joseph Craig ... D.M.Telford .. Grand Herald. 'Changed to Ontario in 1868. APPENDIX. 18 ERAL TABLE OF TOTALS FROM THE SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS 18C5 TO 1874. lerald. Year. EitlCA [erald. ARIO.» [erald. 1850 IBo? 18.58 18.J9 18U0 181)1 10U2 18(J3i 18041 180.) 1800 1807 1808 lsO»i 1870 1871' 18721 1873; 18741 1 i, •3 55 , t p. ta 1 III 1^ 1 11) Q .& a 0) d ,a na a d 3 "ft •a OJ SI if S n3 01 s tS e ^ ^ i •f-t 'a M 1 .a :3 in O 1 « H a e a (2! 171 11 2 21 88 20 005 521 18 200 12 7 2 22 59 39 788 649 23 16/ 7 10 4 17 60 07 738 320 14 10« 8 4 6 23 60 108 6.nO 325 13 »0 14 fi 19 72 48 534 298 4 10.5 2 13 4 14 79 43 644 ' 297 10 92 7 3 4 2* 03 . • • . . 29 600 233 .1 82 5 9 6 15 04 67 3 673 210 i 142 10 fi 5 12 02 16 6.2 414 2 1 5 7 6 10 05 75 2 5:)9 343 18 211 11 8 11 20 36 81 3 047 r.42 22 287 24 12 1 30 19 30 2 907 760 85 8»9 29 7 7 'i4 35 17 1103 987 34 484 40 14 7 07 51 113 7 1413 1382 66 7^8 91 1' 17 100 44 3 2302 21:^9 1259 141 2i 21 181 71 106 7 3442 3370 iiJ.i 1804 206 18 25 291 156 178 7 6079 0025 207 2108 223 20. ' 40 355 173 16 0745 0579 29 L 1183 134 2C 29 274 222 128 15 RIRH 42r.9 20J 1 1'l '1 i j v'- f 14 APPENDIX. TABLE OF TOTALS FROM THE SEMI- ANNUAL RETURNS 1856 TO 1874, s i i > 1 V V Year. 1 Vi $-0 ^1 H ^ g *3 5 ^ cq h A 10 o d -3 d 1 d (J eceip 5«i ^ 55 i:^ « ' 1MS6 « • 185, • * • • 18.-.8 1«5'J 1860 18IU 18B:2 , 1M63 27 9 ■3174 fit 18S4 • • . • •* ■^ 40 8 41(^ 24 18SJ 31 7 4105 41 186:j 82 8 0013 84 18(i7 79 Ifi 793 29 763-< 13 m» 104 15 890 61 9948 27 18t'J ■••••• • 111 ir, 1183 77 13^80 ,-19 1870 187 35 1666 90 18611 50 1871 212 42 2100 51 28805 97 1872 30t> 39 3183 91 42874 3.3 1873 394 71 3115 42 58015 37 1874 mi* 41.> 01 2139 00 43928 84 s « 8 n 41 -a 252 00 721 00 1 413 24! 533 501 068 00! 477 08, 211 50l 399 481 441 (M) 346 93 009 IK) 823 00 13!15 06 1637 90 2040 51 2707 01 3979 50 6293 ti4 4541 01 1 -a I .0 480 00 ... . .585 00' 501 ,50 344 i)0 .... !)9d 50 4.5 50 385 00 401 00 .... .58 00 .... 603 40 815 .50 1066 87 1245 33 1512 84 1211 78 1211 7H •tm- t -3 u I 60 .9 » .0 45 00 72 00 64 50 63 00 190 00 180 00 90 00 115 00 197 70 65 0.( 185 00 78 00 252 18 210 90 434 22 942 70 772 .-iO 1531 50 .588 43 * This is the ftrat year that the nuinbir of weeks' sickness was asked for. 1 Pi-evioas ho this year any mun APPENDIX. 00 22 7« ■>() 43 TABLE OF TOTALS FROM THK SEMI-ANNUAL RETURNS ISSfj TO 1874. a i. ! tf 1 c i a • C \t a a 1 •4J W '2 O i 1 "3 S V 1 tH UMiml ('cnriionii'M. 'I'hc hull wiih di'diciiti'd on thi' Hth diiy of 'Inly, Ih?;), Hiul on tin' (ith day of Aiit,'iiHf, tim ncMNJon of thu It. \V. (rruncl IjoiIj:)' of Ontiirio was huld thcri'iii. 'i'hit IjiiildiiiK is liiiilt of hrick with iron fnnt. Hi/.o il.'txKO. <'ostof land and hiiilding $'2I,(KI(). I'lrat Hut occtipicd hy Itaiiv of Montri'ui and slori', sicond Hat contains 4 olllccs, third flat, the l.(i.if{ii Ui ' "i, three untu-i'oQinu, and the Encanipniont-rooiu, andfo'.irt'i llal library a^il r« liiug room. ODD FELLOWS' HALL, WHiidy. Eaatprn StnrLodfjo No. 72, wbb luHtituted by W. N. F'lrd, VI. W. 'Irani M .J- tor, 11th May 1H71. rroperty iniruhused and buildiiiff erected lSvi-',."> '-0;,i of !iPncl and hnildiiifj; Jill,(M)0. The IiO(lt,'(i Itooni was dedicated on the 'J-.'|ii Alay tSZ/i, by Wni. l''it/>iiinnonB, M.W. (hand Maati'r assisted by the other E.-uevi, j v.' OiHcimm uf the (iranil ij0Stur Lod(;« iv r.s liappy concejition, niid successful carrying out, has largely couirib.itn'l to i,bo v»'C« gresb and stability of Odd-Fellowshij) in Ontario. ODD FELLOWS' HALL, WELLAND. Tlie beautiful Hall of Orient Lodge, No. 131, Welland, wqb erected iu 1877 nt a cost of 1^1.0,000 for land and building. The cornerstone was lui,! f)U Tuesday August tho i4tii, 1877 with imposing ceremonies, and a suitable i lation d<,li'( v"»l by Uro. ,1. Hara Perry, M. W. Graud Master, and on Wcducsd.iv isilth ,)f Dece fi- ber 1877, Uro. CI. T. Cami)bell, M. W. Grand Master, deiiiiatei tlie Hull to thu purposes of the Order with impressive ceremonies and iliOivirf 1. 'it oloqut^ut; oiution. This beautiful building is situated on Main Strett Th-. firct i>((>ry contains two large stores. The second a capacious Music Hali, having a »;i,(l,'n'^ capacity of six hundred, wliile the third story is divif^cd 'I'f.o > wo handsome lodge rooms. The Public Music Hall is fitted with every w.o lore i:iiprj, eninit in seats ventilation, fire escapes, &c,, and the ceiling an. vj'.Ib are >;euutifuliy frescoed. It is illuminated witli over fifty lights, not inclu' :iji, tlu fo. t rud head lights on the stage, which latter is large, and provided ,vitu good scenery, dressing rooms, &c. First-dasB pluiio in conueetiou. ODD 7 i:;LLO^ S HALL, LONDON, The Odd It Hows Temple in London, as thown iu the cut, is the largest structure owned by the Order in Ontario. It is situated on the corner of Dundas and Clarence Streets, having a frontage of 55 feet ou Duudas and 100 on Clarence. The tower ou the front is about 80 feet in lieight from the sidewalk. The struc- ture is four stories in lieight, and is built of iron and brick. On tho lower flat are two large stores, the second consists of ofBces, while the remainder of the building is devoted to the purposes of the Order. The main hall is 67 feet by 52 feet, with a ceiling 25 feet inches high. Ou the same floor there is a large library room, and 4 ante-rooms. Above the ante-rooms is the Encampment Hoom. The entire cost of land and buildings was over |50,000. The hall was dedicated on the 2ud August, 1875, by Grand Master W. Fitz* h I ■ U^ n^ i i! iri 18 APPENDIX. Simmons. Hssisted by J, W. Stokes, Deputy Grand Sire of the G. L. U. S., J. W. Ingersoll, Grand Master of Michigan ; and all the oflScers and members of the Grand Lodge of Ontario. The building is controlled by a Board of Directors elected by Eureka, Forest City and Dominion Lodges. The first Board consist- ed of J. J. Dyns, President ; Robt. Kirkpatrick, Vi( j President ; H. E. Buttery, Sec.-Treas , and James Bell, J. K. Flock, H. L. Abbott, E. R. Kobiuson, W. F. Howell and Wm. Joanes. ODD FELLOWS' TEMPLE, ST. MARYS. This magnificent building wps erected in the summer of 1879, on Water Street, in the town of St. Mai^s, Co. Perth ; is built of St. Mary's Blue Stone, trimmed with white stone from Guelph Quarries, rock fticed work. The building is 90 feet by 60— front elevation, 70 feet. On the first flnt are three Stnrts and two offices, fitted in modem style. Cellars under the whole building. The sec- ond flat is fitted up as an opera house, with gallery around the whole circumfer- ence, inteinled to seat 1,200 persons. Windows are of stained glass. The upper flat contains spacious Lodge Rooms. The style of architecture is unique, par- taking of Goth\c. Elizabethan and Greek, giving the building an attractive ap- pearance. Lif,hted with gas. It is built and owned by St. Marys Lodge, No. 36, at a cost, complete, of $19,000. The Temple will be dedicated soon. The Build- ing Committee are, W. N. Foid, P.G.M.; Past Grands John McLean, S. S. Myers, W. C. Mosrrip, R. B. Hnrstone, D. Dewar, W. Box and J. J. Crabbe. Architect, L. H. Wbcks, Loudon. (.•* '» ' * * .4 .. ' V-! If- ,(,.»»^-. -■. ■ -■ •■./I.' ■■^t:■y \- • '-■■■'■ ■.,v ■, ■• "i ■■i* '.' ft,;-, -.1- J .,x ::■; ,i r i , V 1. " ■ ■^^i^p^•: ■.ii«-.»'f ..1, INDEX. Absence. , ., . -.^ „■■, ,, ,. ,,■; Leave of granted to Rfciiresentatives ..'....;.....,.... 475,538,631 Accounts. Presented and referred to the Committee on Finance 609, 71? Adams, Samuel, of Michigan. Visited the Grand Lodge 358 Address. Of Welcome by the N. G. of Union Lodge, No. IG, on the assembling of the Grand Lodge at St. Catharines, 18(50 81 , , V Of Wdlcome by Bra. Thos. Lawlesii, N. (}. of Excelsior Lolgo, No. 41, on the assembling of the Grand Lodge at Hamilton, 1869 ....331 Almonte. Petition from five Brothers for a Lodge to be located at 711 American Odd Fellow. One copy of, to be sent to each Lodge at the expense of the Grand 1 iOdge, and all matters of interest to )je communicated through the columns of 285 Subscription to, renewed for the current year " 381 Amendments. To the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges 158 Ancient Odd Fellows. Brothers of defunct Lodges may be re-instated as, in any Lodge in this jurisdiction, on producing satisfactory evidence of previous good standing, upon such terms as Subordinate Lodges may deem proper to impose 141 Appeals.— (See Reports of the Committee on.) Abkona. Petition of five Brothers of, for a warrant for a Lodge at 711 Assets. ■ Of the Grand Lodge 306, 34.5,393, 446,510, 697,700 Assistant Grand Secretjvry. Appointed for the Session 464, 487, 571, 666 Avon Lodge, No. 41. Charter granted to .108 Picture of the Hall of 570 Papers in the itppeal of Gore Lodge, No. 34. vs 319-20 BeBolntiou of thanks to, for coortsies and use of Hall, 8k 662 INDEX. Balanc;: Sbeex. 1874. -r— .708 Barlky, Wm. Appeal of, vs. Biasel Lodge, No. 51 624 Baunes, W, H. p. G. M., of Georijia. Visited the Grand Lodge at St. Catharines 1867 265 " " lugersoll 1863 317 Appropriation to. for services 329 Instilled tlio Gnuid Master 329 Exemj: lifted the Secret work. (Bro. Jas. Woodyatt, Grand Representative, being unwell) —vote of tlianks to 330 Baru, John. Elected M.W. Grand Master 326 Annual report of 3,'?5 Official visits by 336 Decisions of •• 338 Elected Grand Representative,, 732 Benefits. Lodges ni'iy make a by-law refusing to pay benefits for the first week of sickness 370 Bingham, H. C. ' .\ , • -<„j.i.«>njr Elected 11. W. Grand Secretary 109 lloHolution of tlianks to, for past services 141 Vote of thank to, and good wishes expressed for the future prosperity of, 165 Elected M. W. (iraiid Mastei 139 Annual Report bv 143 Elected Grand llenresentative 165 Grand Representative, Report by 207 Preamble and resolution by, in regard to members of late Imperial Lodge, No. m 2-)l Report by, of the Homraittee on revision of the Coiistitut'ou 365 Prepared digest of the laws of the Grand Lodge of Ontario 740 BissELL, Wm. Appninted Grand Guardian 81 Appointed Grand Conductor 41 Elected M.W.Grand Master 109 Annual Report by 121 Besolution of thanks to, for the faithful discharge of the duties of Grand Master 141 Blain, H. Invitation bv, on behalf of Toronto Bncammient, to attend a concert in the Hirticnlturil Gardem. Acoplid 486 Asked and obtained pirmission to appaal to the 'Jranl Lod^e U. S., in the matter of W. D Kennedy vs. Covenant Lodge, No 62 466 Notice by, to amend the Constitution 661 Blume, M. Appeal by Vote to, for services rendered 483 Book op Laws. A Committee consisting of Rrothers .Tas. Woodvatt, P. G. M.; H. O. Bingham, P. G. M.; .L B. King, G. Sec'y ; A. D. Clement, G. Treas., and Rep. CI. T. Cumpbell, appointed to prepare a 623 Box, Richard. Notice of amendment to the Constitution by, to combine the offices of Grand Secretary and Tieasiuer 107 INDEX. U Brantpobd. v ,/ Session of lS66heldat 223 Bbauy, Charlks, of Michigan, U. S. Introduced as a visitor 120 Bristol, Abel. Error in Milea^'e and Per Diem of 93 Brockville. Session of 1870 held at 382 Brown, Thos. Charge preferred by, agaiusfc tha Grand MtstiT, for direlintion of duty . 4-39 Resolutions not to receive the cliarge, and to lay it on the table. Both ruled out of order 460 Building. ' ^ Resolution appointing a Oomiuittee tu cousidar the advisability of erect- ing a, as a (Source of Revenue 523 Buttery, H. E. Notice of motion by, to amend the Constitution 651 Cameron John Elected Grand Secretary 12 Report of 25 Resolution of thanks to 30 Re-elected 31 Campbell, J. O. Notice by, to amend the Constitution 651 Campbell, CI T. Resolution by, that a Committee be appointed to compile and print a Book of Laws, containing Constitution of Grand and Subordinate Lodges, Rules of order. Instructions for Organizing Lod^'es. and such z-' other information as they may consider advisable- The book to be sold to subordinates at cost price, for distribution among members Also in regard to a Sovereign Juiisdiction for Canada. Referred to Committee on the State of the Oruer 525 .j; The first resolution again submitted and Special Committee appointed .. 623 Resolution by 649 Canada Lodge No 49. Resolution by Rep. M. Blume to refund a part of the amount charged for Charter fee and Supplies to 315 Not agreed to 817 Question by 657 Can.u)ian Almanac. List of Lodges to be published in the 421 Canadian Stab of Odd Fellowship. Resolution recommending the 876 C aulfield, Rev., St. George. Appointed R. W. Grand Chaplain 31 Chalcraft, Edwin. N. G of Gore Lodge, No. 34, welcomed the Grand Lodge to Brantford. . 223 CH.VROE. Prefen-ed by Mt. Zion Lodge, No. 46, against Wards ville Lodge, No. 60. . 351 Against the M. W. Grand Master, Bro. W. N. i^'ord, for direlictiou of duty, preferred by Bro. Thos. Brown , 469 «! I INDEX. llesolutinn not to receive, aud a, resolution to lay on the table. Both ruled out of order 460 Committee elected to try 460 Dismissed, on report of its Committee 462 CUABTEB. 90 Design for ; ordered to be procured 26 A Com nittoe consisting of ('. Yale, Grand Master; 8. G-. Dolson, G. Seo'y ; and Hep. J. 11. Ccok, appointal to select from drawings, wliiuli m ly b 3 gratuituoa Uy praseutad a d3sigii for ; a grant of $50 made to complete thesaine For all lo Itjes now existing, to ba signel c/ Bro. S. (}, Douon and the Grand Sscretary, Bro. Dolson having been mainly instrumental in procuring the same 108 Given to tlie several llepresentatives for their respective Lodges 118 Deflciency in the Charter Fund, to be equally divided amongst the Sub- ordinate Lodges, according to representation 110 llesolutiou of 1862, apportioning the cost of, rescinded 140 Chatham. • • ' ' - • • •• ••>> Session of 1862, held at. . . . 119 Chicago, Illb. Statement of relief sent to, and acknowledgement of the same by the Secretary of the lielief Committee 601-2 Clement, A.. D. Elected Grand Treasurer 420 Eeport of, 1871 452-3 Report of, 1&72 511 ileport of, 1873 699 COBOUHG. • Session of 1859, held at 53 Cole, \V. H. N. (j. for Brock Lodge No. 9, welcomed the Grand Lodge to Brockville. . 38? Colfax Hem. Schuyler, Speaker of House of Representatives, acknowledgement of address on tho assassination of President Lincoln 199 Covenant Lodge, No. 52. .,_ . Resolution to refund ftl2 to ; not agreed to 376 Cook, J. R. N. G. of Union Lodge, No. 16, welcomed the Grand Lodge to St. Catha- rines, 18(57 258 Committees, Standing. Appointed 16, 83, 120, 195, 225, 259, 293, 36'J, 384, 51i u76, 704 Committee on Credentials. ,,w jn^^i. =. ,», ,.^,,..^,. . • Reports of, 7, 58, 82. 119, 142, 158, 159, 163, 182, 189, 193,217,*223, 224, 225, 246, 255, 259- 277, 282, 292, 314, 315, 325, 334, b57, 364, 365, 383, 883, '^'r 410, 427, 460, 463, 472, 475, 487, 513, 618, 522, 624, 571, 666, 718, 721, 727 Committee on Cobbespondence. 18G3 —The Committee report on the various matters referred to them 161, 188 1863 — The ( Committee recomniend that cards be granted to Bros. Jno. Conroy, Frank Conroy and Dunbar, when the Grand Master is satis- fied that they did not participate iu the division of the funds of the - late Rose Lodge No. 28, and that not sufficient information has been h INDEX had to enable the Cominittee to report favorably on the petition of T. H. Busheand S. McGee 166 1365. — AdversH to granting canlH to J. M. tileeson and C. S. Male, of Lock- port, N. Y., inasmuch au they were implicated in the breaking up of late Industry Lodge, No. 25 215 Exonor^ttingBro. Joa Sewell, on hlK explanation, of complicity in the acts which catmed the suspension of Kond Eau Lodge 215 1866. — On the satisfactory manner with which the extensive corrpspond- ence of the past year has been conducted by the Grand Officers, ap- proving the acceptanoe of the money of tlie (Irand Lo Ige of Kansas at par ifor Cliarters, recommen ling the thanks of the Grand Lo t.,'e to the Special Committee who so creditably made the presentation of an address and testimoniMl to Bro.-T. li. Peel ; approving the printing of the Proceedings of 1863 ; approving the correspondence of the Grand Secretary with Bro. Gleeson and Male, Lockport, instructing the G-ranl Secretary to acknowledge receipt of the "Odd Fellows C6mpauion." 249 1867. — Recommending that the Grand Secretary compile a brief extract from the Joui'nals of the several State Grand Lodges 284 1839. — The Committee leport on the various matters referred to them, ap- ;..; proving the actions of the Grand Officers, &c., recommending charters to be given to the new Lodges instituted. Approving the institution of Rebekah Degree Lodges, and granting the petition of J. D. Dyas and others for a Rebekah Lodge at London 373 1870.— Instructing the Grand Secretary to issue a circular as directed by the M. W. Grand Sire, forbidding the conferring of certain so called Degrees, &c 414 1870.- The Committee report a series of six Resolutions on the various subjects referred to them. The last was amended by the Committee as instructed by resolution .• 405 > 1872. Report of several matters. The Committee express much gratifi- cation that such liberal responses were made by our Lodges to the calls for halp.. 621 1873. — The Committee report against refund! ng the charter fee to Itond Eau Lodge. No. 40 Clf> 1874. — 1. On the petition of eleven members of the lato Rose Lodge, recommending cards, if satisfactory evidence is shown that the appli- cants took no part or share in the illegal distribution of the funds, &c., of that Lodge.— Adopted 717 2. On the petitions from Almonte and Arkona, for charters, recom- mending that the same be granted. — Adopted.. 718 '• 3.— On the couimuuication of Durham Lodge, No. 78, in regard to laxity of duty of the D. D. G . M. in not promptly replying to letters, &c. The Commiteee report the brother deserving of censure 729 ' 4. On the several petitions for Lodges instituted during the past year, recommending that a charter be issued to each 729 5 On the correspondence of ''■■« M. W. Grand Master, and Right •k Worthy Grand Secretary, having found everything in proper shape ,730 6. On the corcespondence of the Most Worthy Grand Master. The ( Jommittee recommend that all questions relating to the w orking of Subordinates be referred to the District Deputy Grand Master for so- i tC ,-iiV lution, to be by that officer submitted to the Grand Master, in case of his inability to decide the matter, as by this means a large amount of work would be saved the Grand Master 741 COMMirrEE ON DiSTBIBUTION. Reports of 133, 157, 181, 212, 244, 278, 315, 357, 403, 614, 608, 712, 713 Committee on Districts. 1872.— That the Jurisdiction of Ontario be divided into Districts, and set- ing forth said division, and defining the duties of the D. D. G. M,, Further conderation of laid over until next Session 6.56-7 Rosolutiou to re-commit with instruction to report at the present Session pot agreed to 622 I II :i 11.1 I; ]• 1 INDEX. I' Committee on Finance, Keports of BuoommendinK pavinent of '^uudry iccouutH and the correctnesB of the Secretary's ancl Treasurer's books 17,27, 45, 66, 110, 287, 478, 615, 728 I860. — The Committee report the aooouiits and iiuancial statement of the Orand Secretary and Treasuier correct, and recommend the investment of the ^10 I in the Treasurer's liands 93 1862. iiecommend that the purcliasin^ ui the Charter stones be left to the Executive Officers; that with a view to reducing expenses that only one lieprebeutative be paid from each Lod^e. hut that such lieu, be privileged to cast as many votes as fho Lodge is enti- tled to, but Lodges to be privileged to elect full represe^itation, if they bear the expense And that the future proceedings of the G-rand Lodge be printed of uniform size with the Constitution volumes 1863. — On the correctness of the accounts and vouchers of the Grand Sec- retary and Treasurer, and recommending p.iyment of sundry ac- counts 1864 — 1 Certifying the accounts and vouchers of the (Jrand .Secretary and Treasurer, recommending that the proposed testimonial to Bm. Peel be now procured ; the Grand Lodge being in a prosperous state 2. The Committee highly commend the labors of the Special Com- mitteo on Purchase of Charter Stones, &c , 6. — Report the books and accounts of the Grand Secretary and Trea- surer correct, and congratulate the Grand Lodge on the improved state of its finances 1866. — As to the correctness of the accounts, * c.and the very satisfactory manner in which the Gi-and Secretary and Treasurer have perform- ed their duties ; congratulating the Grand Lodge on increased bal. of Cash on hand ; recommending the payment of the account of the G. L. U. S., and submitting a vote of thanks to Grand Sec.-Treas B. Wigmore for the ellicient performance of his duties 1867. —On the correctness of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer's books recommending that the money subsreibed for Quebec sufferers be re- turned to the donors or sent to the distressed brethren in the Southern States ; approving the sale of regalia of late Bond Eau Lodge to Chatham Lodge Approving Grand Master McAfee's suggestion of paying a salary to the Grand Secretary and Treasurer ; recommending the purchase of the "Tract" on Odd Fellowship 1888.— 1. Approving the granting of charters and books to lodges insti- tuted during tlie year at 1130 each ; not approving the purchase of Grand Lodge liegalia; approving the continuation of the subscrip- tion to the American Odd Fellow, one copy for each Lodge ; recom- niending the investment of (irand Lodge funds ; recommending that 100 copies of the Constitution be printed— not agreed to ; that one fifth of the dues (being the legal amount) be placed to the credit of the W. & O. fund; authorizing the Grand Secretary to procure a P. G.'s Register; that hereafter the sitting P. G. M. he paid mileage and per diem— (not adopted) ; that hereafter only bankable funds be received for tax ; that the petition by Canada Lodge, No. 49, for re- duction of charges be not entertained ....317 2. As to the salary of the Grand Secretary for the ensuing year, and recommending payment of the Grand Master's account — considera- tion laid over till afternoon session. Considered, and the salary fixed at $100 327 18Q9. — 1. The Committee recommend the adoption of Clauses C, D, and E, of the GrHnd Master's Report.— p. 335 370 2. A pproving several clauses of the Grand Secretary's Report re- ferred to them 370 3. The Committee recommend that the Logdes which advanced money when the Grand Lodge was instituted, send in their accounts for the same 371 4. Authorizing the loan of one hundred dollars to the Grand En- campment about to be instituted Approviug tlie manuer in which the books, &0., have been kept 877 134 134 161 184 187 216 249 280 280 INDBX. 1870. — 1. The Committee report of t]ie several matters referred to them 406 2. Gmntinp the request of the OranA Encampment for renewal of loan ; renommendin^ the payment of the accounts of Union and Oore Lodges for expenses attending; the Arst session of the Grand Lodfie, &c 414 1871 - On the correctness of the books of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, and sundry other matters ; that all supplies be sent here- . after by express, or registered letter or registered parcel post .464 1872,- -1. 'J'he Committee recommend the payment of sundrj- accounts, and in favor of renewing the loan to the (irand Encampment 2. On the 3rd and 10th section of the Orand Secretary's report, ap- proving the same, (irsnting a renewal of the loan of 9200 to the Grand Encampment of Ontario. Suggesting the advisability of dividing the jurisdiction into districts, with a view of saving time and expenses of the < rrand Master in visiting Lodgfis. On the books and accounts of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer — the Committee report them correct. Recommending the payment of ac- counts presented. Certifying to the balance of cast' in the Grand Treasurer's hands. Recommending an additional ^100 to the salarj- of the Grand Secretary for the current year. — Adopted (530 3. On the errors made bv the Committee on Mileage and per Diem, session of 1871, in the case of the Representatives from Chatham J odge. No. 29. The Committee report recommending that the sum of $6.44 be paid to the Representatives present at the Inst session. — Ad.^pted Recommending that value to the amount of $115.35 be returned to R(md Eau Lodge, No. 40.— Adopted 566 1873. — The Committee report on sundry matters referred to them That the sum of ($300) three hundred dollars be granted to John Murray, M. W. Grand Master, to reimburse him to some extent for sacrifices made during tlie year past That {*30) thirty dollars be granted to Rond Eau Lodge, No. 40 Recommend that two auditors be appointed to examine the books, &c.,— sei-vices to be paid for That the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer execute bonds in fa- vor of the (Jrand Lodge for $6,0(i0 and «3,000 respectively, fixing the salary of those officers for the current year. ' That the surplus funds be invested in some chartered bank That the Grand Secretary keep his accounts hereafter by double entiy ; all moneys to be paid to the Grand Treasurer once each montli 627-8 The Committee recommend that (8300) three hundred dollars be granted to John Gibson. P. G. M., for services rendered during his year of office 650 1874. — 1. Approving the action of the Executive Officers in granting one hundred dollars to Memphis and Shreveport Empowering the Grand Secretary to procure suitable office and desk accommodation Approving the system of auditing the books, &c 716 2. On the several accounts of the District Deputy Grand Masters, the account of the Special Committee on the McMath case, and the accounts of Trimble & Co., for printing the Annual Report of the Grand Master ;and Grand Secretary 728 3. Recommending that the Grand Secretary be paid $600 (six hun- dred dollars) for the present year Recommending that Thomas Woodyatt, P. G. be paid Ji20 (twenty dollars) for sei-vices as Af.sistant Grand Secretary That the salary of the Grand Treasurer be one hundred dollars ($100.) That a grant of $30 (thirty dollars) be made to Barrie Lodge That the A uditors receive $15 (fifteen dollars) each, and the Janitor and Care-taker each $6 (six dollars.) , 742 INDEX. , Committee on Laws op Subokdinateh. Bcports of, on sundry matters, approving By-Laws of Sub, Lodges, &c., 00, J07, 158, 364, 188, 210, 246, 282 1859.— 1. That only one Representative be allowed from each Lodge, with privilege to cjst the number of votes tltat the Lodge is entitled to 2. That the Grand Lodge pay Mileage and Per Diem to its Repre- sentatives 8. That the Committee on Appealti be composed of five (5) mem- bers, instead of one from each Ijodge, as at preKont ; the Grand Secre- tary (o issue a circular to each Lodge, notifying them that the above wil) come up for consideration at the session of 188() 77 I860.— That the several Representatives liy before their respective Lodges the CouHtitution of the Grand Lodge, cfeo.. and call their at- tention to errors in their By-Laws, and particularly to their want of submission to the Grand Lodge. 90 1862.- On sundry matters That Subordinate Lodges be permitted to fix the proportion of dues to be placed to the credit of the W. & O. fund, provided it be not less ^ than one fifth ; but the report was amended by fixing the proportion atone fifth 135 1868 —On the resolmion ff Erie Lodge, S'o. .S3, that none but Past Sec- re taiies be eligible for the office of Vice Grand; the Committee re- port adversely. Adopted That a M. G. cannot admit a visitor without the T P. W-, unless said visitor had a legal card and the A. T. P. W, 316 On the By-Laws of several Lodges 317 1869. — That it is illegal for a Lodge to have a By-Law refusing to pay benefits for the fiist week's sickness, but this clause was, on a vote, stricken out 370 1870. — • 'n the By-Laws of several Lodges, and refusing to report on the By-Laws of Excelsior Lodge, No. 44, inasmuch as they were not sub- mitted according to the requirements of the laws in that respect Report referred back to the Committee, with instruction to report the amt ndments of Excelsior Lodge, approved or rejected, re-submit- ted, amended, as directed . 413 Adopted 417 1871. — I . Recommending that, owing to the great amount of work devolv- ing upon the Committee, that four (4) additional members be ap- pointed to 455 2. On the By-Laws of a number of Lodges 476 Resolution, autliorizing the Grand Master, if thought necessary, to appoint the, pi'evious lO the meeting of Grand Lodge, said Comnittee to meet two (2) days previous to the session 483 1872. — t»n the By-Laws of a number of Lodges The Committee submit a Constitution for the institution and gov- ernment of Degree Lodges. Adopted C45-6 1873.— On the By-Laws of Lodge*', which have been submitted, deploring the fact that so many Lodges have not made the changes in their Constitution and By-Laws, as reported on by the Committee from time to time, «fec.; ..634, 47 ]?'oot notes, by which the Committee's authorities for making altera- tions will be easily found 647 Vote of thanks to 647 Resolution to remunerate the Committee not agreed to 661 The Grand Master authorized to re-appoint 662 1874. • On the By-Laws submitted to them with a more complete set of footnote.'^ 755,760 Committee on Leo slation. 1867.— 1. That ,x Lodge can compromise with a Brother over 12 months in arreas, but a Brother has no claim as a right ; that local law en- tirely governs whether a vote of the lodge must be had before sick Isenefits can be paid ; that a proposition cannot be withdrawn after it has been referred to an Investigating Committee ; that when two or ■«< I HU. » INDEX. 77 90 .186 .413 .417 .455 .476 483 ov- .545-6 ploiing in itee 634, 47 ra- ,.647 ....647 ....661 .,..662 of 755, 760 ths m- ick Iter I or more Lodf^eB are located in a town or city, couitjey requires thai the i.oi\fie which first rejected an applicant fur iiuMnberHiiip should be coiiKulted by the other Lodge hefore it accitpted tlie Huid rejected candidate ; that Honorary Metiberiihip i» nob permitted 283 1803 — The Comniiitec r< port that ineinl>urii in arrears cannot hj admitt- ed except by the consent of the N. (i. ; tliat it is illepil to admit a member by vote of tlie Lod^'H, the N O , having nfused said mem- ber admittance on account of arrears (clauBe lU Ci rand Master's lie- port.) That the P, W., must be given to the cnnditate before he retires to work his way into the Lodge, that in the absence of a sutficient num- ber of Past Gran.ls in good standing Scarlet Members may be cliosen on a • ommittee to try a Past (irand 827 That the < 'fllces of Grand Secretary and Treasurer be not divide d at E resent ; that under our Constitution a Brother over 50 years of age o'diug a Withdrawal Card cannot be received into membersiiip into any Lodge lie'commending a revision of the ^Constitution and changeof Seal and other paperh to harmonize with the change in nami s ; recommend- ing that iiro. K. Wigmore is entitled to all the houois of the office of of the • iriind Master. 8 That the N. (i. can compel the Oflicers of a Lodge to wear their dresB liegalia when they have no other suitable 827 8 1869.--4. The Committee recommend the appointment of a salarieU Commissioner with power to institute Lodges and do such other acts as are consistanl with our Laws to advance the interests of the Order '. but the recommendation was negatived by the Grand Loilge. Thatin balloting for lieps, to (t. 1.., onlyone name sliall bo writtrn on any ballot, the Ciiiididate having the fewest votes to drop out on each succeeding bit' lot 871 1870.— 5. The Committee report on the matters rtferred to them That a Lod^e cannot do away with Per. Sec. but that one Brother can fill both chairs ; That thewoikof Grand Lodge must be transacted in the Orand Lodge Degree ; that the N. G., must serve the number of nights re- quired by the constitution to entitle him to the honors of the OfHce. ..407 ' 6. Referring certain matters to the Committee on the State of the i Order.. 476 • 7. The Committee report on Sundry Matters referred to them. r> . . Kecommending that special Committee be appointed to prepare a Constitution for Degree Lodges and a form for appea's, «fcc.; that F. Gr. M.'s be paid Mileage and Per Diem, which last was not agreed to 474 1872. — 8. The Committee recommend a cUange in the Constitution of Subordinates, requiring each Lodge to notify the Gran<> Secretary monthly, of all njections : where two or move Lodges are in a place, notices to he sent to each during : he week in which the rejection takes place, the Grand Secretary to issue a circular monthly, giving a list of all rejections, expulriion, suspension, &r 520 I 9. On the ameudnieiits to the Constitution 586 10. The Committee report that a J).D.*».M., has authority to decide '<'. a question submitted to him without asking the (iraud Muster, and that it is inadvisable to consider tlie question of creating a bupreme Grand Lodge for Canada at present 547 11. The Committee report on the several questions submitted to them adversely !i Report recommitted with instrnctions to amend the first clause 548 Re-submitted amended and adopted 554 13 The Committee recommend that the compilation of a Book of Laws as requested by Olive ■ ranch Lodge be postponed 355 1873.— 14 The < ommittee recommend that t)ntario be divided into Districts and give the division, defining the duties of the D.D.G. vi .'s That the rejection of a candidate shall be at once intimated to each Lodge in the city, town or village wherein it takes place. Urging Lodges to discontinae the practice of having ''Odes" printed, it beiog illegal, 10 INDEX. Thnt a Lodge cannot mnke a IW-Law compoUing payment of dups seini-nnnunlly in advance, and that it is no^ advisable to change the Constiluliou to give them the pDwor to pans hul-Ii a 3y-La\v. (Tliiu clause was amended on ft vote hy inserting, " That the Committee do not approve of having duea paid Bumi-annuully instead of quarterly." See page 0)1) Amendnionts to the Ueport not agreed to G4S-9 1374.-15. The t'ommittee recommend Ihi' amendment of C. 13. Art <1, Constitution of .Suhoidimite Lodyes, limiting the time granted for appeals to be presented; that a short form of charge and atlect be prepared hy the Gr.ind Secrotaiy ; that to avoid delay the Per. St!c, shall hereafter forward all returns, tax, &o., direct to the Grand Secretary Th it it shall not be imperative for all communications hereafter to be sent through the U. IJ. Ci. M That the tirand oiHcerj procure the incorporation of the Grand Lodge without delay Amending the Constitution, &o.,&o... 744-5 Committee on Petitions and CounESPONBENCK, Reports of. 1868.— 1. Approving the institution of new lodges; regretting the troubles reported in (Jlause (>, Grand Master's report ; approving the o. 40, be obtained, that the petitions of Covenant Lodge, No. 62, at Toronto, be granted ; this last clause was not agreed to 328 2. lleferring the Petition for the resuscitation of late Thames Lodge to the Grand Master and Urnnd Secretary 325 1870. — Hecoramending the Chartei-s to he given to the new Lodges insti- tuted ; approving the action of the Grand Master in granting Cards to Bros. O. S Male and I'. Warriner, of lute Indui>try Lodge Recommending that a Charter be given to Victoria ItebL-kali Degree Lodge ^o. 1 406 1371.— 3. That a new Charter cannot bo granted to a Lodge, leaving out the name of one of the Charter Memliers who lias been expelled ' Approving the action of the Grand Master in permitting Prince Al- bert Lodge, No. 59, to change its name to Kingston Lodge, No. 59 Ifecommending th i permission be granted to Mt. Royal Lodge, No. 1, Montreal, to initiauo candidate's who reside in Ontario, but nearer to Montreal than to any Lodge in Ontario 407 1872.— 4. ivecommending that the petition of five Brothers of Watford forawarruntfor ft Lodge bogianted .. 520 1873. — 5. Kecommending Charters to all new Lodges instituted during the year ; granting permission to the Grand Secretary of Mississippi for Manchester Lodge, No. 64, of Yazoo City to appeal to the Lodges of Ontario for aid 611-12 0. That the petitions of Barrie Lodge, No. 03, for cards, be referred to that Lodge for the same ; Barrie Lodge not having surrendered its Charter 614 1874. — 7. Recommending that Cards be granted to the eleven appli^anta of late Rose liOdge, No. 28, provi('ed that they did not take part or sharers in the illegal distribution of the funds or other property of that Lodge 717 8. Kecommending that a Charter be granted to the petitioners from Almonte and Arkoua 718 9. The Committee report that Uro. T. H Vanu, D. D. G. M. is de- serving of censure for not attending promptly to the duties of his of- fice. Also That Charters be given to the new Lodges instituted during the year 729 Comhitteb on Mileage and Peb Diem. Reports of. .82, 45, 50, 76, 91, 111, 140, 162, 190, 217, 256, 286, 324. 330, 423, 478, 668, 565, 629, 652, 720 iff ii *r- mDBZ. SI 328 325 405 829 422 483 COMMtTTRR OV PRIMTINO. Appoinked Report of, and horeafkftr to be one o( retrulnr CommittccB 023 1. 'l'llv^ it IH etiijilieat to closjly f'on:l9U»o 1 11 Ksports, ifec, bjfofo publication ' 2. Approvincf olflrii! ncrts of th-? 'Jrvnl Sjaretary anl Urivnl Mvster 3. That tendurrt bo asketl for printing the Journal and revised L'on- Btitntioii 4. That 500 copies of the ^onrnal of Proce?dinj»H of 1871 bo printed. J 0' Tliat OJ) oopifi of th« J )nrnal of 1872 ho printed, tiie Gr.md Sec- rotarv to carefully reviso the proof RhcctR 547 0. That 800 copie'g of the Journal of 1373 be printed 025 Committee on RETunNH. Reports of The L'o.uinittee report the errors nored in tbesHveral returns .11, 27,00, 102, 131, lOi, 189, 215, 210, 2Sj. 32), 372, 409, 4GI, 51), 525. .^31, (518. 734 The rommittee rocommpiid that Tiolijes r.vocuro liie services of an elHci- ent Secretary, and continue him in oflBce 018 Approve thn new form of return prep iro.l by the Grand Secretary. .730 Committee on Revision op Constitution. Report of 1839. — Submitted and considered by clauses hs read 805 l.ni I on the tible 805 Takeji up and amended by pfrikinc; out the clause )efen'inB to the mode of electin'i ofTlcers, and insortiny the present mode SCO Repoit rofcrred hack to 300 Committee's resii»nation not accepted 300 Resolution to add two names to, not agreed to 300 Resolution striking out a certain clause reconsidered 377 Rejioi-t read without discussion, ordered to be printed, and sunt to each liodge to be considnred at the next session 377 1870.— Taken up aiul considered; certain clauses adopted. 407 Again taken up and considered in connection with amendments pro- posed by Subordinnte Lodges 414 , Adopted as amended 410 Committees, SPECUL.—Reports of. 18-39 — On the desire of the Grand Lodge of the IT. S. for Grand Lodges to express their views as to the bi?st means of reducing their ex- penses, the Committee report recommending biennial sessions, and only one Representative to be paid mileage and per diem, and that the Rep tax be reduced from $75 to 8'> I, &r' 80 1863. — On procuring a suitible testimonial for Br*. .T. R. Peel, the Committee report a r:!8olution appoiutini the Grand Master, Grand ;. Secretary and Treasurer a committee, with power to purchase suit- ' I able testimonial, just as soon as the funds of the Grand Lodu:e will admit of -presentition to be made in open (iraud l,od'.;e, aftsr due notice has been given to each Subordinate Lod'/e 103 1804.— On the purchase of lithographic stone's and drawings for charter, the Committee report all receipts and disbursements on account of purchases, showing a balance in favor of the Irrand Lodge of S148.50...185 1835.— On the instruction from the G. L. U. S., in regard to legislation, securing the effects of defunct Lodges, to be kept as a trust or fund, &o.; a Committee appointed to prepare suitable laws, &c 215 • 1830 — :^n the bsat means of preventing the illegal distribution of the funds and property of Lodges, on becoming defunct ; further con- sideration ol, lai.l over till naxt session 250 1837. -The Committee report that the action had by Eureka Lodge in reinstatins Bro. Brown upon a simple vote, on payment of six months' dues, is a gross trifling with the dignity and good sense of the Lodge, which first sentenced him to a reprimand and then to ex- "^ pulsion, because he would not receive the reprimand; and recom- , mend that Bro. Brown be reinstated only upon a ballot, after he has : made anitable apology to Forest City Lodge, and paid all arrears against him 284 ^ Iff ZlfSlZ. 130S — Oil prncarii)? an Act of Iiirnrporatioti for tlin Omnil Lo'lfre, the Co'niiiit,t,(u« n'|)i)i't liaviii',' vi-titod Toronto, liiiil, aftfr repimted pffortH. found it iriinossil)1i) to iiccoinplisli t)ii'ii' mitirtioM ; niid, by direction of til*) Clniiid M Hter, witli Iri'w Mm Hill 319 1859,- On thu Odd l''.dlod for N. P. I), Huch action did not iviiistatn the HrotliKr, and at hi« ihmth liii4 widoiv would not Iih entitli-d tobenefltit; tlie action of Eureka LodKc hoing fully unstained 471 1872, —«. on relief (,'ranted. The Committee approve tlie Reneroiifl re- lief promptly ^'ranted, and reeommend that tirand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary he a atandinp; Relief f!oinmittoe, with power to Ki'ant a rcaHonable asHistiince if occasion requires 539 2 • ••' the queHtion of erecting ''» ediHoe as a Hource of revenue, iV'c, th« Cominittt rHconnneud that the further conwideration of the nub. ject be poHtponed, inaHmiu-li hh they liave not HufHcient data to bane a report upon 555 1873.— 1, On the petition of Bro. C. K. Ewinc, of Itte Industry Lodpe, No, 2), the 'ominittee recommend tlmt n card be ({runted upon hia pro luciiij? evith>nce that he was not concerned in tlie iI1e{o;al distribU'- tion of the funds of that fjodtje and was in good standiu!? 614 2. On the app'icHlion of Hrotliers Wilson and Sudworth for cards, the Cornmittee recommend that when the said Brothers pro.luee snf- itctent evidence that thev w»re, at the time named, memiiers in Rood Rtandini^ in some T.nli,'e at Woo Istook, that the Grrand Master issue Cluarauuu Cards to them on such conditions as he may deem advis- able 621 8. On the subject of invitinj? the Orand Lodge of U.S. to meet in On- tirio in iS'H, m jority an 1 minority reports were presented The majority : That, owing to the expense thit would likely be in- curred, tliat the invitation be not extended ut present. — Laid on the table 626 The minority; That our Uepresentnfives to tlie O. Ti. U S., be in- Btructed to invite that boily to hold its session of 1874 in Ontai-io. — Laid ou the table to be taken up and considered with the majority retmrt 627 Withdrawn by consent ('(84 Miijority report ad (fit-vd 634 1874.—" 'n tiie matter of .fohn McMith vs. Urio Lohre, the Committee re- port that they had examined the tninu'ea of the Lodge and found them correct, with the exception of one sliuht irregularity ; thnt the Lodge hid committed irreTularities ludi Lodge in his district once each year at the expense of the Grand Lodge 731 On Digest of Ontario, the Committee report the completion of their task, and present a work that they deem will be of much service to the Order '. 740 XlfDlX. CoMMimii ON Stat* or thb OBt»ER.— Reportt of. On the Keiienil proHpflrity of the Order 18-29 1838. —I in tlio comtiien.'iftl flcprcofiion iw the onuHe of small increnite ; r**- Krptlinff tho (Icpentioof Morpeth Ijodpe, anl i-nlogizlnR Uro. Ut-ynoMs f r hill zeal nnd HervicpH on l)eh>)lf of the Order 47 18j9. — I. I<}xpn>HHi(>n of Htirpriite at tho rondiirt of Roue Lodf^e, and in- ttirupUnR the Grand Senretarv to no notify the Lod'je 2. In rejanl to Rrenier facilitleH for openina; new Lodjfed, the Com- mittee recommend tliiit Tjod^eH whioh initiate memhers for the pur- poHe of Hlartin^a new I. odse, Bhoiild donate to the new Lodge, wlien opened, the fees so reeeived 8. In rejrard to the Ottawa Valley, the Committee recommend that, aH the field in a ffood one, t le Grand Master appoint a Brother from Brookville, with a Brother roiident on the spot, a (^ommittee to open a Lodge the oxpenai-H to be borne by the new Lodge when opened 70 I860.— The Committee roncur in th^ Orand Secretary's report, and recommend its adoption. Consider the profrreBS of the Order very pratifyinjf. Approve tho Hnppention of the Grand Master nnd recom- mend that a suitable testimoiiial be presented to the family of onr late esteemed Brother, Thos. Reynolds. Recommend tliut Rose 1 odge. No 28 bo closed up. Regret that miBunderstanding has ariHen in some Lodges in rcRard to interpretation of By-laws. That the ouestions of a permanent location for the Grand Lodge be not decided on at present. That the Grand Secretary bo allowed some remuneration for his services 92 1862. — Th<» Committee regret the continuance of trouble in the U. S., also the demise of Elgin Lodge No. 82, and recommends that a com- mittee be appointed to investigate the causes of the latter, that the (irand Master visit the defunct Lodges and get possession of their effects at the expense of the Grand Lodge 137 1868.— The Committee recommend that the most strenuous efforts be made to punish the members of ( intario Lodge who divided the funds of the Lodge amongst themselves. Congratulating the Order on the institution of a new Lodge, Excelsior 44 ; congratulating Union Lodge 16 on the possession of a hall of their own ; concurring in the hopes of the (j rand Master and Grand Secretary relative to the *^ildey Monument Fund 160 2. That Bros. King, Morgan, Mc(\dam, Drake and Caswell be expel- led from the Order for accomplishing the disorganization of Elgin Lodge, No. 32, and that all Brothers in good standing who did not aid in the same or who innocently participated in the division receive cards, as soon as they produce satisfactory evidence of that fact, and deliver up what they may have received 164 1864.— RefeiTing to high terms to Bro. Marquand for services in insti- tuting Frontier Lod'^e No. 45. Approving the Orand Master's de- cision, that only Brothers who cnn prove themselves in good stand- ing in their Lodge, can be tidmitled as visitors. Congratulating the Order, on the highly satisfactory manner in which the Grand Secre- tary and Treasurer, (BroJames Stuith) had preformed his duties. Recommending that Cards be granted to Bros. Dunbar and Conroy, (of late Rose T^odge No. 28. Highly commending the American Odd Fellow to the patronage of the members of the Order in C'anada 185-7 1865.— That a mem t)er of the Manchester Unity can unite with this Onler. That Lodges should always keep the W & O. Fund invested to the best advantage That if a man make false representations to obtain rae'ibership, and such fact being known after election but prior to admission, the ballot may be reconsidered and the applicant rejected. That re-initiation of a member was illegal, he can only be admitted a second time by card. That a l^odge should retain the monev received for Degrees conferred and paid for a second time, the brother chosing so to pay for them, - • '■ • ■ . . . ■ . : :p-J. tt INDEX. rather than to hunt np evidence that he hns received them before. KeRrettiuf? that Uro. J. R. Veel will not be present to receive the the testimonial proviled fir liim. Approvi'i-^ J,hrt action of the Grind Master and Qran'l Sfcri'tiry iti torvv:irdiir^ a.l Iress of syin- P'lthy to the Vice-PreHidenb of the U. S.. on the assassination of Presi tent Abnihatn Lincoln. 1836.— Approvintrof visits ra:ide by th9 Grand Mister; re:frottin:» the demise of sjver.il Lolps • »ocu ii nan Unjf tint car U be Rrintjd to all momber3 of SHid defunct LodifeH, who were ^ood or wlio make themselves good on the books o* Iheir respective Lodires ; recom- mending that American money be accepted at p.irfrom Grand Ijodge of Kansas fnr blank charters ; recommending that the address pre- sented to Hro. J. |{.. Peel be spretul upon the mmutes ; appreciating the visit of .T. B. Nicholson, P. G. Sire, to Canada West ; recoin- mending a careful perusal by every member of the Grand llepresen- tatives' Keport, on account of the reunion of llepresentU'ves from the North and South, and tlie inauguration of the Wildey Monument. Tliat an Ancient Odd Fellow who can prove himself in p >ss'!8sioii of . the initiatory work is not required to be re-initi ited, he wi'l tank as determined by the Committee of Investigation, lleport (clause 3, , of Graml Reps. Iloport, page 20S) 266 ile])ort on miscellaneous subjects 2.32 Approving of G. M's decisions on pp 223, 22!), that a Lodge caunot initiate a person witho it piymeiit if usu il fies 181)7.-1. Recomnienling a Charter to be j,'iviin to Unity Lo.lge No. 47, Hamilton. Sympathizing with I'.r.i. 11. Wigmore, on account of his compulsory resignation of the office of Grand Master. Ajjproving the Grand Secretary's action in authorizing Cards for the members of late Long Point Lodge. Congratulating the '.Uder on proi,'ress shown. Not approvin'j the Grand Sire's siiggistion of extending our jarislictiou over (Janada East 281 2, That the N. G. has only a cisbin,' vot-i. Tliab a brotlur wiio is not good on the books when he takes sick, cannot by paying his dues beford lie is reported as sick to tlie I. od.,'e make himself iu good standing. That the By- aw of a Lo Ige shoull tell how soon nil applicant rejected for degrees can again apply for them. That the Degree Master must be elected ihe same as other Officers of a Lodge 233 18G3. — .Approving the efforts made to saour3 an Act of Ineorp )ratio!i. Congratulating the Orler on the f let, that we are now, for the first time entitled to two (2) t.'epreseiit itivcs to the G. L. U.S. The Comuiittee do not approve of any immediate steps being taken to- wards an amalgramatiou with the M. U., purely b.icause all our for- mer efforts in that direction has failed. The Couimittee deem the M. W. Grand Master's s'lggestiojis in regard to opening new Lodges impracticuble, appreciating the interest of the Grand Master in visit- ing the Lodges, &c 322-3 18G9. — Approving the decisions of the M. W. Grand M aster ; regretting the negligence of D.DG.M.'S; referring the su'tjjct of reipiirii.g officyr^ to memorise their charges to local jurisdictior. • endorsing the Grand Master's sentiments as to the value of i.hi! p'u-ioiiieals published in the interest of the of the Order ; nppreciitiug the la- bors of the ) be paid in advance, &c 528 That a proposer cannot withdraw a name after the Investigating Committee have renorted, &c 529 4. That unless the By-laws so require it, the five necessnry to form a quorum in a sub. Lodge need not all be Scarlet members 529 5. That after the Committee report on the application of a cnudiilBte it is not competent for the l.od<{e to postpone the ballot for a week. .5i() 6. That a candidate is constituted a member of a Lodge when intro- duced, having previously sijined the constitution 549 1. That a V. G-. elected and installed while in arrears c.in retain his seat That a, D. D G. M. has power to erase the name of an appliant for a Degree Lodge Charter, said Brother not being present at the institu- tion 649 8. The Committee report on several matters referred to them 650 9. That a Uepresentative is not an Ofiicer of his Subordinate Lodge. That a iiallot is not neceasary when there is only one canJitate for an elective ofl&oe 551 10. That a Lodge cannot return an Ancient Odd-Fellow his Card after he has been declared elected, though he applies for it prior to being introduced to the Lodge. That it is imperative on a N. G., to refuse any brother admittance without the P W., or an order for it. That the A. T. P. W. will not admit a brother to a Lodge unless he has a card 651 That, when a vote of the Lodge granted a card to a Brother, the decision of the N. G. to the contrary was not binding the card should be given to the Brother 652 11 That a N. G. who refuses to sign an order for an appropriation which has been legally passed, is liable to charge. . .. .. .• 552 12. That when on a ballot there are several having the same number of votes, a ballot should be had to decide which drops out. That a N. G. has a right to reverse a decision given, and order a ballot, though in trror, lie had declared that no ballot was neces- sary, and on a vot'j had declared the brother elected. That it is the N. Cr 's duty to confer the liebekah degree 553 13. The Committee severely criticise the number of simple questions that are continually being asked 554 14. That when a Lodge is opened before the proper hour, and after the regular hour for opening a candidate is balloted for and elected, the \.G. cannot declare the ballot illegal and order a new ballot at the next meeting. The Lodge may declare a favorable ballot void but not the N. G 565 1873.— 1. The Committee submit a number of llenorts on matters refer- red to them. That a Brother while receiving sick benefits, may have the degrees conferred on him, if legally elected thereto, and he would be entilled to the increat-ed benefits during such illness. Thiit the ISy.Laws of a Lodge decides when membership "ceases" forN.P.D 616 2. That an unfavorable ballot can only be reconsidered according to sections 128-129, White's Digest. That when the By-Lpws renuire payment of dues in advance. A member is in arrears when dues are not paid on the first meeting of the quarter , 616 That a Lodge by a two-third vote may declare an election void, but tke N. G. cannot so declare. h QfDSX. If 3. Tbak a Lodf^e cun expel on due trial a member who has been ad- mitted under an assumed name 017 4. That when a Lo'l're by-law limits the time in which a Brother may apply for beneftt.s, he forfeits his claim by neglect to conply with sucli by la-.v 618 b. That a candidate /or If^pre^entatisro who receives a majority of nil votes cast is elected, in cine a sson 1 RiprjsTit itivj is to be biillotel for al' the vena lining nomiiicftj are in the fisid G21 0. That any Brother has tie ri-(lit and should be allowed tha oppor- tunity of speaking for or agiinst a candidate subsequent to there- port of the I 'omniittee and prior to th'! ballot. ' GjI 1874. — The (;o;nmittee nubmita number of Keports on subjects iCferrod to them. 1. That the Roll of iv.embers in jfool s^andinc; must bi caMod if the By- Laws require it. or if durnaude 1 by a Brother in g.iod standing. That suspension, other, than for N. P. D. must not bafor a indefinite time. That raiidi'lates for RepresentativoK to the Grand Lodge must be nominated before proceeding to election. That Clii use 3 of Art (J, Coustihition of .Subordiaate Lodges, con- flicts with the Digest, iuasir.ncli as su-ipensiou for au indefinite pariod must not be made for any other cause than for non-payineiit of dues 724 2. That a N. (r. must not take the book out of tlie LotV^a Kooin. That members cannot be refused admittance at any ''clier time than during opening or initiation. That the \'>y Laws must determine how long a term must elapse after the rejection of an applicant for Degrees before he can again apply for the same 725 3. That a Lodge must piovide its Past Grands with suitable regalia. That a Lodge has the right to return fees to parties initiated for the purpose of forming a naw Lodge 725 4. Urging liOdges to submit all matters through the M. W. Grand Master, who is the only authoxized channel of communication, (fee. Approving the Circular isfiued to District Deputy Grind Masters. Approving the grant of One Hundred Dollars out of tlie Grand Lodge Funds to the Memphis and Shreveport sufferers, and the issuing of a call upon the Subordinate Lodges for aid for the same purpose. Approving the decisions (.■'.iven by the Grand Masters during recess, but supplementing the last by stating : " That when a Lodge has a (■Contingent Fund, it is sometimes expedient to pay out for special purposes more than the amount specifle 1 by the iiy-laws. Con lemniug man; of the questions asked, as a partial examination of the Digest would answer most of them. Approving the present system of District Deputy Orand Masters antf thfir labors, and censuring those officers who fail to make their Reports Condemning the wearing of regalia in outside parades. Appreciating the success of the past year, in the erection of new F.Jl, and in the fewness of appeals, and the resuscitation of late L;arrie Lodge, &c 72G 5. That a P. G. being absent on the night of eltction can be elected a Representrttive. That a N. G. who has served 20 nights as such is eligible to be elected as a Representative. Th it it is not lawful to nominate Representatives on the night of nomination of other elective office/a _ 723 That all moneys due the Grand Lo.lge mu^t be paid to the 1). D. G. M,, and that said officer can refuse to insUl the officers elect until such moneys are paid to him. That it is the duty of a Committee on character to visit au appli- cant personally for membership before report in , to the Lo,^e. Committee quote Ontario Digest, page 43, Gth dejision, . That, if after the election of a caadidate, he is found by the Lodge 8 n i II u INDEX. Snrpfeon to l. quiring Brothers to pay six months dues in advance, before tliey wouid be entitled to the.P. VV. (jn'nrio Digest, page 88, ;kd decision. That members of the Manchester Unity can join this Order. Ontario Digest, page 73, 3rd decision. That a vacancy cannot be filled on the same evening on which it oc- curs. Ontario Ditrest, page 124, 2nd decision 739 On ttie claim of James McGaw, Eep of Capitol Lodge, to rank as a Past ijrand Master. The Committee recognized the claim as just and recommend that the same be granted 744 Committee on Appeals, Uepobts or, 1858. —1. Sustiiuing the action of (Jove Loi^e ia the case of B. F. Van Brocklin,P. O., ys. Gore Lol.,'e, No. 31...' 41 2. Sustaining Samaritan LoJge in the case of John M Trison vs. Samiiitan Lod'je 42 In the case of Rose Lodge, No. 28, Committee reconimend Past Grands John Heney and Thos. Partridge to visit the Lodge and try and restore the Lodge 42 1859. — 1 Sustaining Eureka Lodge in the rar.tter of appeal of Jas Nest- land V3. Eureka Lodge fi9 1830.— Ou the appeal of liro. J. R. Ingamills, of Eureka Lodge, No 30 89 2. » In the appeal of Eureka Lodge vs. the Grand Secretiiry, on ac- count of overcharge for p.rcentage. COiOmittee report the matter adjusted 89 3. liesolution chingin? tlie constitution so th it the t ommittee on Appeals shall consist of five members, instead of one member from each Lodge 93 1861.' -l. Kepnrt that they Citnnot find anything requiiing attention at their hands 104 1862.— I. To the same effect .. 134 1808. — 1.— '1 he < ommittee Report that the appeal is gnstaiD^d on the pround ttiat the law of this tJrpnd Lodge, riquirins two lerms' ser- vice in a Subordinate office to make a Brother eligible for the office of V. G., is negatived by the Grand Lodge of the U. ti., which says INDEX. 19 that 26 mghts' service, &c., iu a sufficient qnnlification for the olTice of V. G.. 321 This report was nefratived (in a call for the yeas anil nays 322 The < 'oinmittee approve the action of Avon Lodije in the caoe of A. Bax, but caution the Lodfje to be more careful in the future 321 18J9.--Approviiit'the deciaionof the Grnnd MiHtor in thi matter of Hro. W. Harper of Unity Lod^je- (.Se»! Grand Master's report, pase 337). .366 2. Tlie Committee report that the appeal of J. McMatn, of Erie Lodge, be dismissed for lack of evidence to snatnin i'. 366 8. ReversiuR the action of I'lxcelsior Lo Ige in the appeal of Bro. W, H. Mclilcheron, and orderino: a new trial on the ground of illegality of proceedings on the put of the Lod al- ternative by the action held at the last session, than to decide as he ' did 462 3. The Commi' tee report the appeal not sustnined. Resolution to refer the report lack to the (."ommittee to amend, not agreed to. 4')2 Report adopted... . 1463 4. t '. B. Taylor v^ . Avon Lodge, No. 41. Bro. Taylor was suspen le 1 by Won Lodge in 1871 ; "ppsale c to the (Jrmd Lodge from the action of his Lolge; the appeal w is sustaine 1, declaring that Bro. Taylor h id been illegiUy suspended. Uro. Tay- lor now appeals agiinst the Lolge for charging him duoa during the time he was illegally suspended. Tho Co-nniittee dismi8< the ap- peal on the ground that suspension from membership works no sus- pensioa from arrears. — Adopted 4f,2 6. M. Blume vs. Canada Lo.lge, No. 49, and Broth'ir BHin, D. D. G. M., The C/omraitteo Reports the appeal sustained so far as it re- lates to ^,he election of Bro. Carmichael illegal ; he not having sprved a term in an inferior oflSce, was not entitled to the honors ; but dis- miss the appeal as against Bro. Blain. D. D. G. M., the By-Law changing the term of oflSce of Rec. Sec. to one year not being regu- larly adopted.. 464-5 6. J. Richmond vs. Excelsior Lodge, No. it4. r <0 INDEX. r. 1* The r'ommititee report the appeal suntained on the ground that Bro, Ferguson having ptiid hin dues iifter haviug beeu taken ill— being in arri^ars- was not entitled to benefits 465 8 VV. D. Kennedy vs. ( 'ovenant Lodge No. 52. Tlii" appeal was was taken because Covenant Lodge had rescinded a balluc whereon a candidate was ejected, certain members being dis- " quiilified by being in arrears, having voted the DiJ.G.M. deciding the ballot void. Tlie Committee report the nppt'ttl sustained inas- much the objection to the disqualification of voters should have been taken prior to the ballot 465 Permission to carry the above appeal to the Grand Lodge of the U. S. grunted 466 1872. —1 . The Committee report that Wardsville Lolge clearly violated the Constitution, in receiving candidates who resided nearer to Mt. Ziou Lodge, not liaving had the consent of said Lo;lge 521 2. In the appeal of Amity Lodge vs. the (Irand Secretary, for re- cording a fine of $2, against the Lodge for failing to send in their re- turno within the specified time, the Committee fully justify the Orand Secretary, but recommend that the fine be remitteil 522 3 J. Zimmerman vs. the Toronto Lodge No. 7i, The Committee, nfter an exhaustive consideration of the subject, report the Lodge sustained in i*eturning Bro. Kennedy's Card and fees to him, and dismiss the appeal 541 4 Tiie I omniittee sustain the action of the Grand Master in refus- ing a charter to Mystic Lodge in Toronto 556 5. That in case I'Jrie Lodge cannot furnish Bro. .1. McMath with the papers id this case, that they grant him a new trial 566 1873. The Committee report the appeal of Hjr. Gibson dismissed, decid- ing that a vote is not necessary to receive a proposition, nor the Committee's report before proceeding to ballot. . 622 2. Also dismissing the appeal of Mathew Kennedy vs l-'riendship Lodge without prejudice. >»o notice of appeal having been seived on the said Lodge 622 3. Uoherty vs. iiissell Lodge, No. 51, the Committee report that in absence of the report f the Committee which tried the case, that the appeal be laid over till next stsBion, the brand Secretary to take steps to procure said report 623 4. liesolution to reconsider the report and refer it back to the Com- mittee ro hear additional evidence in the case 625 6. McMath vs. Erie l.,odf;e. 'i he Corr-.mittee recommend that the Grand Master or some memb- ers of the Grand Lodge out pide of Eiie Lodge, do fully investi- gate the case and report nt the next session 626 G. 11. 11. Dyus vs. Ivy Lodge No. 90. The Committee report the grieveuce amicably arranged, and recom- mend that the matter be dismissed 626 11. H Dyas vs. Ivy Lodge No. 90. liro. J>yas was expelled for fraud, in that he, failing in buuness, he comproniided with a brother of Ivy Lodge, as with other creditors. The Committee report "that tb 3 Lodge has no right to interfere in the matter,'' sustain the appeal and recomir end that the Lodge re- instate Bro. Dyas 722 W. A. Boblin vs. Belleville Lodge, iNo. 81. Tlie Committee report that they have only the statement of Bro. );.oblin, th.'it lie, being good on the books, was refused a Withdrawal Card, and recommend the Grand Master to ascertain the truth of sni'l statement; if tme, he is to instruct the Lodge to grant the Card within 30 days, under penally of suspension 723 Resolutions to lie on the table and to recommit with instructions both negatived 723 1874. — 1. Kxcelsior Lodge vs. the Grand Master. It appears Bro.Prjl'e applied for a Withdrawal Card, which, on a bal- lot, was granted ; though the N. G., in error, declared th« card re- fused; the D. U. G. M., in answer to a question, declared Jie Bro. Qot a member of any Lod^ e," which docisiou the Grand Master IKDEX. 21 confirrned, and the Committee Report the Grand Master'rt decision Bastflined 724 PenniBRion granted the Lodge to appeal to tlie G. L. U. S ..724 2. U. D. Hose V8. Fidelity Lodge, i> o. 55, the Committee recom- mend tliat the appeal be laid over nntil the next session without prejudice 736 3. rtvon Lodge vs. the Grand Lodge, the Committee report that in- asmuch as Avon Lodge did not receive the cards sent, that the ac- count be expunged 737 H- F. Luck vs Helinnce Lodge, No. 89, consideration of postponed on account of informality 737 R In the case of Fiddes vs. Forest City Lodge, No. 38. The Committee sustain the appeal on the ground that the Lodge with all the evidence at hand was best able to judge the case 741 6. J Hebblethwait is. Maitland Lodge, No. 119. The Tommiitee report the appeal sustained, and order Maitland Lodge to hold a new trial, unquestionable want of fairness being evident 743 COMMXJNICATIONS. All to be sent through the D. D. G. M. 49 Constitution. • Consideration of the original, adopted 5 Ordered to be engrossed and sent in duplicate to the Grand Lodge of ihe United States for approval c Amendments to, adopted 109 Notices to amend the 140 « 'ommittee on Uevision of, appointed 329 Report of Committee on . ' 355 » 'onsideration of , indefinitely postponed 366 Notices of amendment to, by Rep. < l. T. Campbell .. 472 As otiginally adopted, and with the amendments from time to time Ordered to be printed wth the proceedings 601 Notice to amend 719 Interpretation of the words " good standing," referred to the Committee on Legislation 7I9 Notices to amend bv Kep. H. Blain 737-8 Dawbon. M. D. Elected Assistant Grand Secretary, and declined 454 Degree of Kebekaii. * Grand Representatives instructed to do all they can to carry out that De- gree ■ 251 Deobee Lodges, Constitution for, adopted, provisionally 447 " '• adopted .". . .■■...;■ .■.■.545.6 Dewe, G. W., of Michigan. Introduced as a visitor at St. Catharines 265 Diamond, W. J. Notice of motion by, to amend the Constitution 651 Digest. Report, of Special Committee appointed to prepare a 740 Cost of to be paid for when the work is delivered to the Grand Secretary. .743 One copy of to be presented to each of the Committee which prepared and pubUshed it, and to Bro. R. Mathison, proof-reader 755 Districts. Motion for a Special Committee to divide the jurisdiction into 473 Bepoit on Committee on, adopted ! .648 ! 1 i I* INDEX. D18THICT Deputy Qrand Masters. Appointed at the several sesbions. .18, 31, 45, 165, 191, 222, 2J7, 230, 830, 379, 42), 484, 56/, 668 Accounts of, for services .' 717 Disabled Odd Fellows. A Committee appointed to enqture into the advisability of providing a home for 616 ) The Committee report not having sufficient data to enable them to re- port on intelligently, and lisk to be continued 633 Dispensation, or warrants. " '" Lodges to return their, as soon as they receive their Charter 118 DoLSON, Anthony KlertedR. W. Grand Secretary 2 Not present at the adjourned session of 1855 .5 Hesoiutionof regret at the absence of 6 Dixon, S. G. , . , •, Elected R. W. Grand Secretary .' 41 Annual report by 86 Thirty dollars (-^SO) voted to, for services.- 9i Annual report 98 Eulogy on the death of Bro. Chaunoy Yale, P. G. M , delivered by ...... . .254 Dominion I odoe No. 48. Five dollars refunded to, being tax paid on donation received from Forest City Lodge, No. 33 375 Douoherty James Appeal of 611 On the report of the Committee the appf>al was laid over until the next session, tlie Grand Secretary to take steps to procure the required papers from the Lodge 623 Dues. One fifth of, to be placed to the credit of the W. & O. fund 136 DuRH.iM Lodge, Ko. 78. ''•^■^' =' Communication from, by Bro. E. (t. Chaait, in regard to the delinquency of their D. D. Q. M. Referred to the Committee on Petitions, &c 712 Eabl, W. C, R. W. Grand Secretary of Ohio. >. ,. . Introduced as a visitor 625 Addressed the Grand Lodge 631 Edifice. , •• , •, i ,, The question of the advisability of erecting an, referred to a Special Committee 615 Elgin Lodge, No. 32. Address of Welcome to the Grand Lodge at the session of 1861 96 Empire Lodge, No. 87. Notice given by, to amend the Constitution 720 Erie TiODOE, No. 33. . ,, ^ Account from, for expenses of Representatives at the institution of the Grand Lodge in 1855 .....458 The Finance Committee recommend the payment of the account 464 EwiNO, Charles E. Application for a card by 613 (Jard to be granted, upon his producing proof that he was not oonneoted INDEX. M with the illegal distnbution of tho fiinda of the Lodge, and was good on the books of late Industry Lod„'e No. 25 614 ExcELSion LoDOE N'o. 44. Invitation by, to attend a lunch at the Royal Hotel 213 Resolution of thanks to 222 Returns of, banded in by the Rep 513 EXCUPBION Tnvitntion to attend a moolight, on the rivnr at Windsor Anar. 22nd 18'iO Invitation to attend an, by steamboat, by Kingston Lodge No. 59, 1874 BULOOY • ,, On thodeith of Bro. Henry Sewell, P. D. Q. M., 251 On "-he death of Cbauncy Yale, P. Q. M 2j4 EUBEK.V LoDOE, No. 30. Letter from, relative to the re-instatment of Bro. Thos, Brown, sub- ject to tlie Sancton of the (irand Lodge 279 Farnbwobth, E. D., M. W. Grand Sire. Circular from, in regard to suppressing the conferring of certain so-called ' Degrees 413 Fkbgusos, J. W., N. G. of E-xcelsior Lodge, No. 44. , (,| , , , Welcomed the Grand Lod'/e to HamMton 193 Resolution by, adverse to the work of the Grand Lodge being transacted in the Scarlet Degree 251 Poein by, of welcome to the (Jrand Lodge 332 Febouson, Leonard. Report of, on the case of McMath vs. Erie Lodge 715 Financial Statement. 10 FiTZBIMMONS, Wm. '. , ! ,:,'...■ Elected R. W. Grand Treasurer 12 Re-elected 41 "■ Reports of 92-105 Appointed Grand Chaplain pro tem Prayer at opening of Session 571 * Elected M. W. Grand Master 1874 Fletcher, J. W. Kotic' of amendment to report in regard to the appointment of D. D. G. M'h. 1874 Ford, W.N.,M, W.Grand Master .. ■ -• . Annual Report of ....429-34 . ,, (.Iharge a<;ainst 459 ■ ■ Reported by the ('ommitteee, not sustaine;!, report adopted 462 Account of. for expenses during year 463 Foster, F. M. Grand Spcre<"»ry of Michigan. an.M j.-Viv.v > i ."* • ..-..^ ., r- i Introduced as a visitor 358,527 AddreHsed the Grand Lodge 631 Funds. Surplus, to be invested in some chartered bank or in Government bonds. ..287 Gibson John ' Elected M. W. Grand Master, 1871. Annual Report by, 1872 489-93 Elected K. W. < Jrand Representative 1873. llesolution that the services of, be recognized, referred to the Finance Committee 629 i ! ntDiz. GlovihW. a. Appointe'l Orand Ouardian j>ro tern 62 QORK LODOB, No, 84. . ' . Invitation by, to attend asnpper at tho Brant Hotel accepted, 247 Graham Jamgr II. Of late Thames Lodge, petition b>, for a card, granted 216 Grand Encampment. . BnHnltition to loan one hundred dollars to, reported favorably upon and adopted 370-7 Application for renewiil of loan, by 4lii, 458. 513, 622 Communication from, in regard to a grievonceof several Patriarchs against Excelsior Lodge, No. 41 Grand Lodge Deorek. All work of the Clrand Lodge to b3 hereafter transacted in the 283 Grand Lodoe of the Unitkd States. Circular from, with amended By-Law No. 10 106 Resolution adopted in regnrd to jmying percentage to, on account of the disorganized state of all political and social institiitioni . . .103 Our Represeatativos instructed to advocate a change in the name of; Special '^ommittee report adversely to inviting the, to hold its ses- sion of 1874 in Ontario ..026 Gunther, Dr , of Baltimore, Md. Introduced as a visitor ..427 Grand Master, M. W. Annual Reports by 83, 121, 113, 169, 193, 226, :m, 533, 489, 669 Grand Representative, R. W. Annual Reports of Ill, 127, 237, 218, 397, 448, 531, 600, 70.3 Orakd Secretary V? "^^ Reports of . .59, 86, 1^2, 148, 171, 200, 230, 281, 310, 399, 337, 431, 475, 494, 5S1, 675 Grand Treasurer, R. W. Reports oQ 64,118,132,599,704 Hamilton . Sessions of 1865 and 1869 held at the city of 193, 331 Harris, Albert M., of Olive Branch Lodge, No. 38, Detroit. Introduced as a visitor 858 Hatch, P. B. Resolution by , 629 HbALY, T. ''*• •:•■■■• -■" "• ■ '■ \ . '■'••• ":' ' Resolution by, to reimburse the several Lodges the money advanced by them to pay the expenses attending the institution of the Grand Lodge .. ..". 365 History Special Committee appointed to prepare a 722 Howard Lodge, No. 68. Duplicate charter granted to, original having been destroyed by fire 617 Humphrey Albert. . , , ., ,,. / i , ,' , . Petition by, for a card 459 i'^ INDBX. U HuRgT, Rev. John H. W. Grand Chaplain, not present 671 iMPEniAL LODOE, No. !J7, BUUFOHD. Resolution to ffiv« OHnlg to the mfMnbers who were good on the hooks when the Loilne surreiiilpiod its eftbcta and to certain others who shoii'd piy up their arrears ^.. 248 R(>solution, thai iiiRsmuch as tlie members honorably delivered up the (Milirf cash on IiiiimI and pff -cts cf Haid Lodge, tiiat the entrance fee of those who liii",. npplied f ir and ha*i, been granted cards, be paid to any Lodf?p that they m ij' desire to join, providint; that snflS- cicnt fun U have hunn sun-eiulere 1 to accomplish that purpose . . .261 Incidental Expenses. The sum of *60 voted for 259 The sum of *S0 voted for 30'J, 424 Kesolutiou that, no further money be voted for, where it is inconsistent to make known the purposes for which it is asked 424 Tncokporation. The question of securing an .Vet of, referred to the Orand Officers 254 Executive officers instructed to take the necessary measures to Hccure an A;t of 287 Report of a Special ('ommittee on the subject of 309 (irand Officers again instructed to taka steps to secure 682 To be secured during recess, the necessary expenses to be paid 745 Induhtuy liODOE, No. 25. Resolution permitting the Lodge to I'old its meetings less frequently than once a week Inoebsoll. Session ot 18G8 held at .43 .292 Institution, Meeting for, at Brockville. Invitations, By the Brothera of Brock Lodge, No. 9, to hold the session of 1859 at Brockville 43 By the Lodges in London, to attend a dinner at the Tecumseh House 1864, accepted 167 By Gore Lodge, No. 34, to a supper at the Brant Hotel, accepted 247 By Samaritan Lodge, No. iJj, to a dinner at the Roytl Hotel, accepted 292 By Toronto Encampment, to a concert in the Horticultural (j-ardens 466 By Frontier Lodge, to a m ^oulight excursion. — Accepted 515 By the Urder in liochester ,N. Y.. to au excuraiou from Whitby, i&o 662 Journal, The .irand Secretary instructed to prepare and have printed the 51 Report cf a Committee appointed to revise the tTournal of 1865 244 40(» copies of the year 18J8 to be printed 380 Resolution to have a complete reprint of.— Negatived 520 Johnson, J. H. N- (t. of Frontier Lodge, No. 45 ; received and welcomf d the Grand Lodge to Windsor .486 Kennedy, Mathew. , '•> . •■, . . Appeal from, in regard to a card having been imposed on him 610 Appeal dismissed on account of informality 622 Kennepy, W. D. Appeal of 455 IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 1.1 - £f ii4 u us |Z0 u& 111.25 IIJ4 16, 6" / '/ /i^ Photographic Sdences Corporalion 73 WIST MAIN STRliT WtBSTIR.N.Y. 14SM (716)t72-4S03 o ^A^ Ss ^Ia il6 nnnix. Kixo, A. H. Of Baltimore, Md., introduced as a visitor 2ft5-427 Kino John, D. Q. M., Acknowledged the address of welcome by Elgin Lodge, No. 82 (the Grand Maitter, Bro. Dolson being unavoidably absent), 97 ■ Kino J. B., Appointed, Grand Guardinn 222 First elected R. W. Grand Secretary. Re-elected each year since 257 First annual report by - 265 Annual roports by, with statements of finance, statistical tables, &c 300. an 837, 434. 494,681, 675 Appointed a member of special committee on securing an act of incor- poration 309 EiNOSTON LoooE, No. 69) Petition by, for a new Charter, the name of one of the Charter members to be left out 468 KiNOSTON. Annual Session held at 665 Lawlesh Thomas, Appeal of, vs. Excelsior Lodge, No. 44 819 M . G- of Excelsior Lodge, Ho. 44, address of welcome by 831 Le£, Chaules Appointed Janitor 571 Letters of Condolence. • With the family of our late Brother H. W. Winchester 94 With the family of our lute Brother Thos. Reynolds, P. G. M 94 Lincoln, Hun. Abraham. Address jon the assassination of, sent to the Hon. Vice President 198 LODOEB. List of, which contributed aid to Wisconsin and to Chicago, and acknow- led'imeuts of the receipt of the relief sent 500-1 To notify the Grand Master of all moneys paid to the Grand Treasurer, and to state if paid fur supplies or on returns 137 Dcolired defunct 166 LoooE Hallh. Description of— appendix 16-17 London, Session of 1864 held at 167 LoNo Point Lodoe No. 42. -' • Books and papers of, formally delivered up by Geo. Lauterbach, D. D. G. M 254 Male, 0. S. ,,,.>,.•. ^^r Application by, for a card for Bro. G. E. Ewing, of late Industry Lodge 252 Man o>ter Unity. M) abors of, may be admitted to membership in this Order, 192 Letter from, in regard to an effort to bring about a eloser conneotion be- tween the two orders 338 BMjIution to appoint a committee to confer with, during the interim. •MotAgned to~.M~« 889 .>\ INDEX. 87 Matuison Robert. Kesolution of thanks to, for serviced in securing the publication of Ueports, 473. Appointed reporter, to publish suou portioud o( tue proceedings as he deemed proper 571 MiCHIOAN. ,1 ,n rt4 Melick J. S , of Miohi^ran, introduced as a visitor 120 Statement of relief sent fcu, with ackuotvleigoient of its rejeipt 300 Minutes of 1865. A Committee appointed to correct certain errors, as printed 223 of, 1870. Amended by striking out the word "Herald" out o*f the liit of Udicera, 429 ExcuBsioN, Moonlight Invitation by the Lodges of Toronto to the B. W. (rrand Lo;lz6 to parti* cipato in a moonlight excursion on the steamer "Oitv of Toronto." Accepted 454 Invitation to, by Frontier Lodge, No. 43. Accepted 515 MoBOAN, Geo. W. ': ■' Electod Deputy Orand Master 31 MoBPETH Lodge No. 31. Beport of a special Committee on 48 Besolution, appointing a Committee to report at the next Session 48 MOWATT, Wm. Eulogy on the death of Bro. Hy. Sewell, P. D. G. M., delivered by. . . .251 MUBOOCK, H. W. , ,^^, Invited the Grand Lodge to a moonlight excursion on the steamer "City of Toronto." 454 MuBRAY, John •• '. * • u i -ci |i Elected M. W. Grand Master 636 Annual Iteport b^ 576 Netv liO Iges iustituted by 577 HrfU's dedicated by 578 Dispensation granted by 578 Miscellaneons 570 Meetinob. Resolution, to limit the number of places at which the Orand Lodge shall hold its 648 McAfee Henhy. Assumed the office of Grand Master on the resignntion of Bro. B. Wig- more 258 Report by 263 Annual report by 294 McClaben, T., p. G. of Quebec, Death of, announced in the M. W. Grand Master's report .22 Beport of a special committee on the death of 28 McDonald, Arthuh. Elected K. W. Deputy Grand Master 41 McElcberon, W. H. Appeal of 864 McGaw, .) AMES, late of New Zealand. Letter from, asking to be allowed to rank as a Past Grand Master, and stating reasons for the request -Petition granted 719 INDEX. McIntyrk, J. B. Appointed Graml Conductor, pro tern, 1B08 292 McMahon, J. S. Granted leave to appeal to the Oraud Lodge of the United Stateu, on be- half of Excelsior Lodge, No. 41 721 McMatu, John Appeal of, 364 Letter from 628 Ueport of Special Committee on the Case of, adopted 715 McWhinnie, Robekt A member of the Special Committee on the McMath case, Report of . . . . 715 NuBLE, John Resolution by, making it imperative for all officers of Snbardinate T.odges to commit their charges to memory as soon as priicticable after in- stalliitiou 320 Odd Fellows' PuoviDENT AsBocuTioN. . .".?, •- > .. •? Communication from, with proposed constitution, asking recognition by the Urand I purchase a set of Reid, W. H. Elected R. W. Grand Secretary 94 221 61, 162, 176, 268. 32 221 287 875 's 80 INDEX. Annual Report by ;0j Bbmef. Statement of, sent to MeinphiH aul Shreveport • I?? Statement of, Hont to Mit'lu!^.in ..■)00 Statement of, sent to WiHcousin 000 Statement of, sent to Chicago . 501 Bepobter. Besolutiou appointing a. .671 f Bepkebentativeh. (See reports of Committee on Credentials ) < Besolutionh. Approving the action of the Lodges in Hamilton on doing away with the Annual Dinner 878 Towards sele'^ting a central place in which to bold the Annual Sessions of the Grand Lodge, not agreed to : 427 Petitionb. All to be sent to the D. D. G M, to be examined by him and if not cor- rect to be sent back to the Lodge for correction, if correct they are to be sent by the i>. D. G. M. to their proper destination 49 Betuhns. A committee appointed to pi'epare a new form of 624 BEYNOLEb, Thos. D. D. Grand Sire. Prenent at a meeting called by him for organizing the Grand Lodge 1 Elected M. M. Grand Master 2 BeBolutioti of the appreciation of the services of 4 Not present at the adjourned meeting, Oct. 1855 ft Kesolution of regret at the absence of 5 Ke-electcd Grand Master...- • 12-31 r.eportsof 7,21,a6 Absent from opening of Session of 1858 85 Telegramfrom 26 Declined re-nominatien for the office of Grand Master 41 Resolution of thanks to 60 Illness of, reported and resolution of sympathy passed to 76 Death of, announced by the (Jrand Master Bro. (J. Yale 86 Resolution of condolence with the widow of 94 A copy of the " Holy bible " to be presented to the widow of, as a me- mento of the feelings ent jrtained by the Grand Lodge for her late lamented.husband 95 Richmond John. Permission granted to, to appeal to the G. L. U. S., on behalf of Bro. W.D.Kennedy 641 Bond Eau Lodge, No. 40. Reported by the Grand Master as in difficulty 197 The Grand Secretary authorized to sell the regalia of 254 BoBE LoDUK No. 28. Report of a Special Committee appointed to visit and adjust certain dif- flculties in, — that the diffculties had been amically aranged, &c 66 A Committee appointed t) close up the affairs of the Lodge 108 Petitions of eleven brothers of, for cards which were granted 711 Sandems James, P. M. W. Gbaud Simb. Introduced as a visitor at St. Catharines 266 Installed the Grand Officers 288 Addressed the Grand Lodf,'e and Exemplified the secret work S89 MiMWMMi INDBX Scarlet Deobee. Qrand Lodse opened in, to enable all Scarlet Degree hrothern vinit the Grand Lodge 20, 102, 221, 225, 2 »4 The work of the Orand Lodge not to be trannncted in the, 2ul Secret Work. Exemplified 4, 13, 94, 220,262 Sewkll Henry, B. W. Deput}' Grand Manter. Opened the seRsion of 1863. the M. W. Grand Master being nnavoidably absent 141 Death of, announced by the Grand Master 226 Eulogy on the death of 251 Sides, Dr Ihaac, of Michigau< Introduced as a vinitor 858 Simeon Bro. N. O. of Avon Lodge No. 41, received and welcomed the Grand Lodge to Stratford 570 SiMONR, T.TAB0. Appointed Janitor 380 Shith, James .i Elected M.W. Grand Master 191 Annual Report by, 195 Elected Orand Ueprescntative 221 Reports by 287,272 RcBolutiou by, to vote by riHinp, not agreed to Iifl7 Eutertd a protest agiinst the Grand Lodge holding its session w,hile the several Committees were at woric 321 Granted permission to appeal to the G. L. U. 8., in the matterof Oro M. D. Dawson vs. Forest City Lo Igu 419 Smith, John. Besolntion by, to consider the advisability of forming a consolidated W. and O. Fund, to be under the management of trustees 827 Special Relief. List of Lodges which contributed, to Michigan, Wifloonsin and Chicago . . 600 Spraooe, Jonathan, P. G. M., and P. G. Rep., of Michigan. Introduced as a visitor... 863, 524 Statistical Tables. 19, 34, 62, 63, 87, 125, 151, 177, 206, 236, 291, 307, 347, 394, 603. 590, 687 Stratford. Session of 1878 hiU at 670 Stuart. Frederick D. R. W. Deputy Grand Sire. Introduced as a visitor 418 Exemplified the Secret work 425 Vote of thanks to 425 SuDWORTH, Bro. Wright Resolution appointing a Special Committee to enquire into the member- ship of 615 Supplieb- Prices to be male so that Lod^res will be iiduoed to buy 376 Resolution, that all supplies be sent by registered letter or registered parcel post .' 464 INDEX. ,r;u St. Catimiunkr. Seooiid SpHHinn (IfWfl) held at 6 Session of 1H07 held at 268 St. Marys. Session of 1838 held at 151 St, THOM48. Session of 1801 held at 06 TaHLES and STAt'tONERY. To be provided for the nse of members 71.1 Tait, Jamfs D. Elected M. W. Orand Master 221 Anunal Keport by 226 Taylob, C. B. Appenl of, and papers in connection therewith ; being informal ronld not be eonsidered 363 IJeport of I'nmmittee on 411 Fnrther appeal by 465 , Report on 462 Terwillioer, p. G. Rep. of New York. • r « • Introduced as a visitor • 265 Thanks. llesolutions of. .4, 6, 33, 61, 79, 94, 118, 140, 166, 191,192, 222, 237, 277, 289, 809 829, 381. 424, 473, 665, 569, G61 Tub Toronto Lodge, No. 71. Orante^ permission to wear regalia at a funeral 615 TiNDiLL, Thomas, B. W. Granl Secretary, C. O. O. F., M. U. Letter from .358 Toronto. Session of lb71 held at 426 Tbeasuheh, R. W. Grand. (See Annual Reports of.) Umion Lodge No. 16. Notice of motion by, to amend the Constitution. 720 Van Bbocklin, B. !•'. Elected Deputy Grand Master 12 Vice Grand. Resolution by Erie Lodge No. 33 thatnone but Past Secretiries shall be eligible for, not entertained 815 Watford. Petition for a Lodge at — granted 520 Westlane James. Appeal by, in the matter of election of Representative, with papers 636 White John H. P. G. Rep. of New York State Introduced as a visitor at St. Catharines 266 White Elijah, D. D. G. M., of Ogdensburg N. Y. Introduced as a visitor 897 Windsor Session of 1872 held at..: *^ 'i V tSUWL 6 268 151 06 713 221 226 mal ronld 363 411 465 462 26fi 7, 277, 289, 809 3, 565, 669, U61 515 358 426 720 12 la shall be 315 520 lapera .... 656 265 897 486 WiLDBY, Thob. Past Grand Sire Report of ]Special < 'ommittee on the death of , with resolation 136 Subsoriptiou to the monumeut fund of 114, 203, 2J3 WiOMORE Richard. Report bv, of JhlB visit toMate Elgin Lodge No. 82 163 of Eureka Lodge No. 30, welcomud the (irand Lodge to London, N.O 1864 .167 Eleoted.R. W.'Grand Secretary 191 FirstVAnnual Report by 200 Second " " " 231 Elected M. W. Grand Master 256 Report by.. 260 Circular issued.by, resigning his office as Orand Muster 262 Resolution ofjregret, at the necessity of the resignation of 281 Widows' and Ohphans' Fund. Resolution for the formation of a consolidated 827 Motion to make the proportion of dues to be set apart for, to be one third instead of one fifth 327 Wilson Samuel Resolution appointing a Committee to enquire into the membership of .. 016 Wisconsin. Relief sent to and acknowledged by 600 Wbioht George N. G. of Canada r.odge No. 49, welcomed the Grand Lodge to Toronto. . 437 Elected Deputy Grand Master 537 " M.W.Grand Master 629 Annual Report by 609 WooDYATT. James. 'i Elected R. W. Grand Secretary and Treasurer, 1862 139 Annual report of 149 Elected M. W. Grand Manter 165 Resolution of thanks to 166 Annual Heportof 169 Elected Grand liepreseutative 288 Keport of the Special Committee on procuring an act of incorpoia^. :m by,309 Annual report of .. 310 Illness of, announced, requiring him to return at once to his home. ... .050 WOODYATT ThOS. Appointed Assistant Grand Secretary 454, 487, 671, 066 Tale, Chattncet- "'^'^'' , Elected Deputy Grand Master 2 Opened the adjourned Session in the absence of the Grand Master 6 Elected Gnind Representative 31 Elected M. W. Grand Master 41 Re-elected Grand Representative 41 Annual Report of 54 Re-Elected M. W. Grand Master : .. 77 Replied to address of welcome by Huron Lodge, No. 16 82 Annual Report by 83 Resolutions of thanks to 95 Death of announced in the Grand Master's report. 226 Eulogy on the death of, by S. G. Dolson, P. G. M 254 w ,fl «t>. «!■ ». /— »*-^ /-T' "■■ i i. ERRATA. P»gp 290, for 1877 read 1868. Page 292, for 1878 read 1868. The footiogR on pages 691-692-697 should read the same as they are shown on page 699 in the Beoapitulation.
  • V "^^ t , , ■■ 1 •■■■. I , :^''i' ■ 1 ■ * .*-";: * ' 1^ % ; ;•'' ■ i ' i 'V*. ■ > 382 JOURNAL OP THE organization, on tlie 11th of March last, of a Grand Lodge in that Province. Cast- ing our eyes up and down the l>road expanse of the British Empire, resting them liere and there upon Lodges of our lielovod Order, wituessing the unparalleled success which is attending its labors, and the growing desire for a closer bond of union manifested by the other branches of the Odd Fellow family, gives rise to the lovely vision — yea, bids us hope that the day is not far distant when an Odd Fellow's card, no matter where issued, will be a sure passport for its owner into overy Odd Fellow's Lodge beneath the broad canopy of Heaven — when there shall be but one name by which we shall bo kncwn, and that name — Odd Fellow. It is but a few months since we celebrated the semi-centennary of the intro- duction of Odd Fellowship to the continent of America — since the jubilee song of our Order was wafted o'er hill and dale, from every quarter of North America, and even from the far-off islands of the sea. Tlie half century that has elapsed since Wildey and his compeers unfurled the banner of our Order in the city of Baltimore, has marked an era of progress in Odd Fellowship, for which we fail to find a parallel in the history of any kindred society, and to which we all, and es- pecially our brothers living in the neighboring Republic, may point with honest pride. The heartiness with which the "brethren of our friendly Order" in Onta- rio took part in the late celebration, forcibly illustrates the truthfulness of the profession that we are brothers — that whether we meet beneath the "Ked Cross Flag" of Old England, or the "Star Spangled Banner" of Young America, "The Golden Bands that Brothei-s bind No hand on earth can sever ; The Golden Heart of Human kind Pours out its wealth forever." Most Wouthv Guand Master. — Your Right Worthy Gnuid l^ody has come among us for the purpose of holding its Annual Communication- to review fclie labors of the past, and to take counsel together for future usefulness. May the (rod of the Widow and the Orphan be with you and watch over the deliberations i.f your session, that whatever plans you mature or business you transact, you will not for a moment lose sight of the great command of our Brotherhood, to "visit the sick, i-elieve the distressed, bury the dead, and educate the orphan" — that your aim may be to lay broad and deep the foundations of Brotherly Love in parts where now unknown — and that when you go hence to your hemes and your Lodges, it will be with a broader, deeper, more abiding sense of the high and responsible obligations which you, in common which the rest of us, have taken at the altai-s of Fiiendfihip, Love and Truth. And now Most Worthy Grand Master, on behalf of tlie Brotherhood in Hamilton, I extend to you, and through you to your Right Worthy Grand Lodge, the grip of Welcome, and pray that the Great Father of us all will be with you in your labors of Love, Bro.. Dr J. W. Ferguson, P. G., tlieu read the annexed Poom : WELCOME BROTHERS. The ages with a mute adieu, " Take up their marcli along, And on the realm of silence Pass slowly, one by one. • ■ Out from the misty morning With its myths and scrolls of stars, , ' Files the dim procession of baiTen days, - Of heroes and mighty ware. ■.. ■■ '.. -1 i. ■ , I I' Here let us stand and question •-.•'" J ''!.■■. .^ ■ What story do they tell? 'V How times recurred like a thrice-told tale, •: V-" How heroes fought and fell. r r, * f- What speak they of garnered treaRures ' ~ s.i ; In the darkness gathered long ? Lo! one has saved but a sculptor's urn, =,: And one but a poet's song. . .: GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 388 • , I . And one has despoiled a temple, And pilfered a HOuUess creed, And one has made captive man's faith in God, And left him sore in need. Another has followed a phantom, As a lover seeks a brid .- ',.1 {hi I ■ .r 1 \'m ■' "•'. ■ ■ ,■■.'* •'■■■'li •i;->'''!'-:'V4.tr';*\ f ■":■■■.■■. -■■•>.'"■•■• ■>•',■ ■, •■■;■■: -../'>'.r.>-i'l, ' ■•"■•'- ■;..■! f-¥'4lf-''. 'k:> >*^ ,'■ ■ ,a(* i ' ill ""I-J .. MM:--" J'. ..;:• ti'- 1 ■ '.^ •.1... It ^. ■ Bl ■' ■ ".- IT- ^,, • 111- 1(1 i. J* ^» 1 • . i- ' .' -, S 1 ■"' " , - ■!•■ vS - ^ V |.''^^ .1 f ;•■'; * K ' " "i' i'% i ^ n |i V/m •.^- m" '■ ' •-'" .. ■■ M ' ■.■ ;l 'I. JOURNAL OF THE [ Hep. Jh-nck Lodge, No. JOHN BOWDEN, i ALFRED HAYES, / WILLIAM IRVING, JOHN SMITH ....) ARCH'D FREW, r MARK HILL, J J. G. DODD I J. J. DYAS f M. BLUME, WM. McNEIL, HUGH BLAIN, | JNO. J. RAMSAY | THOS. McKEE, Eureka Lodge, " Erie L(nlge, " Gore Lodge, " Samaritan Lodge, . " St. Mary's Lodge, .. " Forest Citg Lodge, " Avon Lodge, " Excelsior Lodge, , , Frontier Lodge, Mi. Zion Lodge, Unitg Lodge, Dominion Lodge, Catuida Lodge, . . . Bissell Lodge, . ... Covenant Lodge, , Niagara Falls, . . , 1(1. '2',). •M). ;i3. ai. ;J5. 30. :(8. 41. ■14. 45. 4t;. 47. 48. 49. 51. 52. 53. Your Committee submit the following resolution, viz. : That the above named Representatives be admitted to seats in this Grand Lodge as such ; and those of them who have not yet obtained the G. L. Degiee be insirutted therein, except that in the case of the Unity Lodge No. 47, your Committee find from the Return that this Lodge is entitled to but two Represertativeb. Y'our Committee also find the certificates of the following Past Grands cor- rect, viz. : P. G. F.WINKLER, Avon Lodge, " W. H. McELCHERON, Exvelsior Lodge, " R. C. HOLBROOK " E.MILLER, " " C.W.KEMPSTBR -r -i ^ ft " '..►■..» " R.C. COOPER, ♦« No. 41. No M. a II • H* * ■ M . > 1 » ^ iutialH notion dy, cor- .No. '.). H It;. a '2'.). n ■M. a a3. u ai. i( :$rj. ki 3(). " 41. " 14. " 45. " 4t>. " 47. " 48. . " 49. . '• 51. . " 52. . " 53. Ithe above *uch ; aiitl ?d therein, find from IrandH cor- ....No. 41. ..No 44. (( (( t< it GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 335 We Bubmit the following reBolution, viz. : That the above named Past Grands be instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree. T. PARTRIDGE, J. B. KING, JAS. WOODYATT, Whereupon the Representatives and Past Grands named in the report were introduced by tlie Grand Marshal, and duly obligated and instructed in the Grand Lodge Hegree, by the R. W, Grand Warden. The roll of officers being called, the foUo\ving were present : John Barr, W. M. Gran V^M •".^rv5.:^h ^•■v^■^■• ' '. ."■' . lilt- -.1 ft'; ii' I' • (•- .:■ 'i ' 'i. ••'• .iti tt *- •i: 11^ "*,f. -'I' 't' ti « ;»^;:?.V''.-VLlli!il •4 4 ^ i I, • > * " • i-f\" \ . ,■■.. M ■ .:■. : .. •■."•1=' '• '....'■ ' •'■ ', 1.- T« r ■ 1 ' .-. ' ji ' ' '■■■♦' 'j: > : i; ki'. I JOURNAL OP THE and Treasurer, to invest $500, Grand Lodge Funds, in Dominion Stock, wliich has been done. Clause F. — Oct. 21. — Granted disppiisation for the iustitutiou of Covenant Lodge No. ')'2, at Toronto. Bro. J. IJ. King, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, assisted by IJro. C K. Pcirce, 1). I). G. M., duly insti- tuted the Lodge and installed the officers. Tliis repoi't is laid before you. Clause G. — Oct. 21. — Withdrawal Card granted to Bro. J. M. O'Connor, of late Thames Lodge, Mitcliell. He had nothing to do with the breaking up of Thames Lodge, and was the principal party in stax'ting Bisaell Lodge. Clause H. — Nov. 23. — Withdrawal Card granted to Bro. Henry Grey, from late Tliames Lodge, on application of officers of Bissell Lodge No. r>l. Clause I. — Nov. 30. — Witlidrawal Card gi'anted to Bro. AVilliam McNeil, from late Thanies Lodge, on apiilicration of officers of Bissell Lodge. Clause J. — July IT). — Withdrawal Card granted to Bro. Cliristian Sackell, from late Thames Lodge, on application of Bro. J. M. O'Con- nor, Bissell Lodge. Clause K. — March L*). — Withdrawal Card granted to Bro. Mc- Gregor, from late Rose Lodge, on application of H. McAfee, Grand Representative . Clause L. — April 20. — Instituted Niagara Falls Lodge No. 53, at Clifton, assisted l)y a large deputation from Union Lodge No. 10, in- cluding P. G. M. Dolson. P. G. Purvis, P. G. M., H. McAfee, D. G. M. Partridge, and Gi-and Secretary, Bro. King. This Lodge is in good hands, and is sme to prosper. Clause M . — The applications in each case for the institution of new Lodges, was signed by the requisite number of petitioners, accompanied by Grand Lodge fees, which was paid to the Grand Secretary, where- upon I issued the iisponsatious, and the Lodges were duly instituted, and hope the Grand Lodge will sanction and direct that Charters be granted to them, viz : Bissell Lodge No. 51, Mitchell ; Covenant Lodge No. 52, Toronto ; Niagara Falls Lodge No. 53, Clifton. OFFICIAT, VISITS MADE DURINfi THE YEAK. Clause N. — Feb. 25. — In company with Bro. H. McAfee, Grand Rep., visited Canada Lwige No. 49, and found them boldly pusliing for- ward in the goo(^ cause. Feb. 2(5. — Visited Cliatliam Lodge No. 29, accomi)anied by the same worthy Brotlier ; working well and in a prosperous condition. B'eb. 27. — Visited Frontier Lodge No. 45, and was much please«l with the working of this Lodge ; they are in a high state of prosj^rity, having just commenced the building of a new hall, which is to be com- pleted next fall. Feb. 28. — Visited Excelsior Lodge No. 44 ; steadily progressing in the good work. March 2. — Visited Covenant Ltnlge No. 52, and was astonished 'at the rapid progress made since being instituted ; tlie Officers are all well up in their work. March 5. — Visited Gore Lodge No. 34, in company with a large party of Brothers from Excelsior and Unitj* Lodges ; was highly dRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 887 pleaned with the working of its Officers, and the general prosperity of the Lodge. March 9. — Visited Eureka Lodge No. 30 ; mot witli Bro. J. Smith, P. G. M., Bro. Wiginore, P. G. M., also Bro. Partridge, D. G. M. ; found this Lodge just as I expected — in a flourishing condition, and one of the hright stars in our Order. March 11. — In company with Bro. Partridge, D. G. M., and Bro. H. Beltz, visited Mount Zion Lodge No. 46; they are progressing slowly hut steadily in the good cause. March 1.0. — Visited Forest City Lodge No. 38 ; there met Bro. Partridge, D. G. M., and Bro. Jas. Smith, P. G. M. ; this is one of the best L(Sges m the jurisdiction. March 17. — Visited Samaritan Lodge No. 85 ; found them in a very healthy condition, and progressing steadily onward. March 22, — In company with Bro. Partridge, D. G. M., visited Otter Lodge No. .OO ; found Brothers taking a lively interest in the work, and progressing slowly ; about moving into their new hall, which I learn they have since done. May 4. — Visited Niagara Falls Lodge No. 58, and was much pleased with the progress they were making, being so recently insti- tuted ; Brothers weU up m work. June 28. — Visited Unity Lodge No. 47 ; this Lodge has made rapid strides, and now sends three Representatives. July 5. — Visited and installed Officers of Bissell Lodge No. 51 ; liiglily gratified with the progress made, and interest talcen in the Order by the members. July 6. — Visited and installed Officers of St. Mary's Lodge No 86 ; in a flourishing condition. July 7. — Visited and installed Officers of Avon Lodge No. 41 ; an old and strong Lodge, doing well. July 20. — Visited Union Lodge No. 16 ; I need hardly say that this Lodge ranks second to none. July 22. — Visited Dominion Lodge No. 48 ; progressing rapidly ; works well ; installed some of their Officers ; met Bro. Partridge, D. G. M., and Bro. Bingham, P. G. M. July 28. — Visited Erie Lodge No. 38 ; progressing slowly. July 27. — Visited Brock Lodge No. 9 ; this is the oldest Lodge in the jurisdiction, and although not the strongest numerically, consider themselves second to none in love for the Order ; they are fitting up a hall which will be a credit to themselves and the Order. This closes my Official visits for the jurisdiction, and I can surely assure the Grand Lodge that the Order generally is in a flourishing condition. APPEALS. Clause O. — Appeal from Bro, W. H. McElcheron, P. G., Excelsior Lodge, ap;ainst the deniBion of tliat Lodge regarding a charge which he preferred agaiust Bro. Robert Magill, for conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow ; papers attached. 2nd — Appeal from Bro. McMath, Erie Lodge No. 33, against the action of said Lodge for expelling one, charged with conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow, in using funds of said Lodge ; papers attached. 3rd— Appeal from Unity Lodge No. 47, against refusal of D. D. G. M. Pierce to install Bro. Wm. Harper, P V. G., who was duly elected to the office of N. G., Bro. Frew, who was N. G., having resigned the office according to agreement with Bro. Harper, so that he, (Bro. Harper), might be elected. I decided that Bro. Harper, being eligible to the office, and duly elected should be installed, and ordered that such should be done. j.ij 1,. I I ! .,5 , ■ / -v.: ■ .'''•:^ ■'.'.•■ :;i ■• K i i'i'lt >.' '. 4 .■ ■ ,'i r- »•. '^■^,1. ; in \.l ,\. ? \- ) ill ■-i '■• I. *U'-\-, •■■•'•''* . ■■■•I ■ . }i ■- , ' «.».:•._ 5,;:',),: ■■*:■•'■ f " i '"f >> ■>,■.• ,;'V I ■•iS.JEal'i; 'i .i'V; .;!'■...• ,.-.v...WfB»fc4| 1 ■•■'SI'k" "'•►^^*!''; .'"'1;;! ^ *, ' ■ • '^ l| i> '. . • . I • • • vt r' ■'^•' 1 ■ ■ '; , • ■■' 1 |i;*^;" ■ I, •♦ • • • •...■• ' . , .j" • •■' •• ■>.- Xi - ■ ^ ■ ■ " V " H — - ■ .ji"' ■■■ I " r • J ,■ - f . • r •^-if 'I -••■':;- 1. ■:i' ;.v^ '^;]i^jfi> 980 JOURNAL OF THE ' " I consider that the action taken in this case by Unity Lodge is very far wrong, they are establishing a very bad precedent, and is the necoiid case of the. kind which has occurred in thft Hanie lodge, so that I could not but notice it in my report ; 1 consider I would be wanting in the discharge of my duty to i)aa8 it over. The case is tliis, Bro. Harper, who has passed through the V. G. cliair is candidate for the office of N. G., lie is elected, but resigns his election; the Lodge then elect P. G. Jiro. Frew, who occupies the chair for the whole term except two nights, when he resigns his chair, as he states in his conimunicatiou to that effect ; that he does sci as previously arranged — the object of course being that Bro. Harper HlMng tlie clos(' of the term, vi/. : our artiri) nitflifs, gets the honor of tlie office. If tliis is constitutional by the laws of the Grand Lodge of the United States, then the sooner the law is changed the better. The previous case T understand, was something of the siime nature. [ leave the matter in your hands to say wliat should be done. DKt'IHIONS. Clause P.— 1st (Jues. — In the absence of any Grand Olficer or P. G. of the Lodge, is it legal for tiie N. (r. to request another P. (r. of a sister LcKlge in the same jurisdiction to install a Urother to the otlice of Secretary '.' Ans. — Yes. '2nd Ques.— In tlie event of said P. G. installing him, can the D. D. G. M. de- clare it illegal on his own responsibility'.' Ans. — No. 3rd Ques. — Is it b'gal, in the iibsence of a P. G., to nsk the N. G. of another Lodge to give the P. G."s charge'.' Ans. — Yes. "7^ 4th Ques. — Has the 1). I). G. M. to aimounce himself at the door of the Lodge as such, or provi, ,, „, ^.,.,„ >ry far of the. e it in paas it liair is B Loilge except to that iig that B honor 1 of the ous case in your I. of the ;(' ill tho [V. M. (le- if niiothor the Lodge at lihovty cnpaeity ? [ Lodge an ides those absence )utreceiv- )efore the led notice at which following looner on ience, and (jiiit th.' and paid c declined est. Was down in able to do pay him ;e for two th laws of •ved a full being pre- GRAND LODGE OF ONTAKIO. 339 Auh. — Yes 12tli (Jues. — In a newly instituted Lodge, is any charter member other 1 lau the Kec. Sec. eligible for the office of V. G., without having served two teruiu ill office ? Ans.— Yes ; any charter member is eligible for the chair of V. G. if the Rec. Sec. declines the position. ClauHe ii. — I herewith be^ to liiiiul you circiiltii- receivetl from Bro. ,1(18. I J. Ridj^ely, K. W. Grand Secretary (i. L. U. S., with reference to Kegali wliich I liad printed, and a copy sent to each Lodge in this jurisiliction. Clause J{. — I rt^ceived a petition from Bro. J. J. Dyas, of London, requesting me to grant dispensation for tlie institution of Kebokah degree Lodge in that City. This power was granted us at the last session of the Orand Lodge of the United States : but I considered that this Grand Lodge ought to take action in tlie matter before dis- pousations could be granted, therefore I informed the ajtplicant that the petition would have to lay over until this meeting. I now lay the petition before you, and trust you will take action, so that the charter can be granted. Clause S. — 1 submit to you the different reports of the D. G. M Masters, so far as received. I am sorry to see that so few of them consider it their duty to attend promptly to sending these reports. I sliould hope in future that they will be more careful and promjjt in re- porting the state of their several Lodges in each of their districts. Clause T. — I would recommend this Grand Lodge to take some more decided action with reference to the use of the charge books. 1 find, in making my official visits, that oidy a few of them make any attempu to commit them to memory. A few, I am glad to say, do work without them, but it is a very small number, ami until we take some decided action comjielling all officers to have their charges com- mitted to memory before bemg installed into office, or at least within two weeks thereafter, that their office be declared vacant, and each D. D. G. M. to see the law strictly enforced, and a new election take place. A law such as this, in my opinion, is tlie only way of having the desired effect. Clause U. — You are aware that a circular was sent to each Lodge recently, accompanied with draft of Rules and Regulations, to organ- ize an Odd Fellows' Provident Association for this Province. I would ask that you give this your earnest consideration at this session. I think a Societj' of this sort will be of immense benefit to our Order. It will be the means of largely increasing oiu' membershii), besides keep- ing all members good on the books, as the benefits of the Society are only applicable t<) such as are in good standing. Clause V. — I would call the attention of the Representatives to the publication m our midst of the Cantididii iSUir, devoted to the interest of our dearly beloved Order, and hope each one will endeavor to in- crease the circulation, and thereby its usefulness. At the same time I would also recommend the claims of the American Odd Fellow, pub- hshed by Bro. J. W. Orr, P. G. M., New York. This journal, I consider invaluable, and hope that brothers will continue to give the same their hearty support, and if possible increase the Ust of subscribers in Ontario. Clause W. — I would call your attention to a great evil, which is gaining strength in our midst, and if some action is not taken, I am sure will seriously damage the interest of the Order. I allude to the - "I I mm m-m ' . !•' -' .-,v, ' \ -4 .♦.;•, \ I *.'.' • 'r-'* ', ■|,-*"«''-!H* ••,'i. A '3' ..■ li-Vi » ^ * * ^ rv . 9l ^ * \ * lar I * ■ • ■» . ' mil * "i".i ■• t M V* i" ' '.• ' !:■;;,'• ■ V . «•■■•■• Ji/ u ^ • « jit ' .- U. "^ . -• K '' '^• * t i' • ■ li ■ 'v'- ■ » *(•■■■■ • » ' Bj . . ' .*■ . 1 < , . -' V" ••-'. i'-i" ;--i « ' * • ' k ' 1 * ■ . ■ ■ •'' ' \'i - ' t ' - ■ I • . * . '■ ► '■ ' '^ ' # ■ ■ -ji • * * ! . •J ♦ » ;--/.i (J 1 ' ' . • •• s ; i ; ■ ■ -^ - ./'• »' 1 : ■ '■ .".'.'A 1 • ■• f^ .,' • "'•'' •)■..;:: ■«. • • "*■'- :r''-;- ,:<}V M '- .. -■ i ■; .CV : .-• ■ .' ''.<: m. •' •) i# ■ *. * * ■ 1 ; ' .' • '^Ji- i i ^' ■' : : .:: 4 ■!. •'•: 9» JOURNAL OF THE electioueerinK for officern both in the Grand aud Subordinate Lodges. No election takes place but we see less or more of it ; and what is the consequence ? Brothers are elected to fill these honorable positions who are not qualified to fill them. Then Lodges nmst droop, aud the best interests of the Order are sacrificed to enable a member to i)ass through the chairs. I hope you will give this matter your earnest con- sideration, and see if some means cannot be taken whereby we may overcome this evil. Clause X. — I refer you to the Grand Secretary's Report for par- ticulars of niembei'ship, &c. Clause Y. — I think sucli a Report as this speaks for itself as to our Srosperity ; and while on this subject, I would recommend that this trand Lodge appoint a salaried agent or special commissioner to visit the various locahties in this jurisdiction where Lodges ought to be lo- cated, and I am convinced in my own mind that ere another year pass away we would number at least 30 Lodges, instead of only 20 as at present. Is this not what we all wish to see ? I do not think the Grand Lodge funds can be put out at better interest than this. I know now of some dozen or more places that are preparing for a start, and by a little exertion on our part the end would be gained. Brothers, try this, and I feel confident of tlie result — in two years we would num- ber 100 Lodges. Clause Z. — You will see from the Grand Secretary's Report how the funds of the Grand Lodge have bceu invested, which I hope meets with your approval. Clause &. — I would here suggest that if the members of Lodges would study more closely their Constitutions and By laws, and the Digest of the Laws, both of this Lodge and the Grand Lodge of the United States, much of the correspondence might be dispensed with. I beg to return my thanks to the Brethren for the exceedingly kind manner with which I have been received in my visitations ; for the ad- vice and help received from the brethren who have assisted ; and in particular to the R. W. Grand Secretnry and Treasurer, Bro. King, for his kindness and advice, and for the prompt manner in which he has responded to the calls I have made upon him. And now, in conclusion, allow me, in surrendering the trust which you so generously confided to me, to return thanks to one and all, and hope that some good may result to our Order for our labors of the past year in our prosperous condition throughout this jurisdiction. May the prosperity of the Order in tins Province long continue ! Commending you all to the blessing aud protection of our Heavenly Father, from whom all blessings flow, I remain, yours fraternally, JOHN BARR, O'nind Master. The R. W. Grand Secretary and Treasurer, J. B. King, submitted his Annual Report, Statements of Receipts, Expenditure, and Statisti- cal Table, &c., all of which was referred to the Committee on Dis- tribution: . ^ GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER'S REPORT. 2'u the M. W. Grand Master, Offivem and lleftresentutiies : Brkthkrn, — Time, in its unceasing flight, has again brought U!^ together in annual conference, and we have great cause for thankful- ..tT\7 GRAND LODGE OF ONTAKTO. 841 uesH that wu liuve, uh tin Order, been i)eruiitted to tuUl to tlio ptiBt tlio record of another year's progress in the canse of "Hunuin benefaction." I think that the statistics to be herowitli submitted will bear nie out in saying, that during no year of our history has (_)dd Fellowship in this jurisdiction made greater progress than during the past. This day brings us to the time wlien I shall, f(U' the third time, render you an annual account of my stewardship. Those duties specially assigned me, by resolution at our last an- nual session, have been promptly attended to. At the earliest practicable moment after the close of the last ses- sion, I asked for, and received tenders for printing the Journal of 18(58. That of the Bkant Expositor being in every way satisfactory, was, by direction of the Printing Committee, accepted, and with all due des- patch I compiled the minutes of the session, and had printed 400 copies (in pursuance of resolution of Rep. C. K. Peirce, page 3;}0, Journal 18G8) — copies of wliich were sent to all Officers, Past Grand Officers and Representatives of this Jurisdiction, as also to each of the State Grand Lodges and Grand Encampments in the United States. 1. The journal of the proceedings of the following State Grand Lodges have been duly received, an abstract from each of which Avill supplement this report, viz. : — Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Califor- nia, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiaua, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi. Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Maryland, Missouri, New York, New Jersey, New Hamp- shire, Nebraska, Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Verginia and Wisconsin. The resolution, instructing me to convey to Thus. Swinyard, Esq., the Manager of the G. W. R., the thanks of this Grand Lodge, for the courtesy of free return tickets to delegates attending the Session of 1868, was promptly attended to, and the resolution instructing me to apply to that gentleman for a like courtesy this year, has been carried out. His reply is as follows : Grkat Wkstkhn Railwav, Hamilton, Ont., 3vcl June, 18(59. Dear Siii, — In reply to yours of tlie 2ii(l instant it will pive me pleasure to place you oil tlie footing of other Conventions in this year, viz.: — Delegates to l)ay full fare going to place of meeting, and on presentation of a certihcate in form annexed, return tickets will be issued at a quarter fare. Youi*s respectfully, THOS. SWINYARD, Per J. B. J. B. KING, Skcketauy I. O. O. F., Brautford. 2. The subscription to the " American Odd Fellow " for one copy to each subordinate Lodge has been continued as per resolution, page 417, Journal 1868, and its influence is decidedly for good, and, as I be- lieve, to a great extent, the Order owes its present very prosperous condition to the literature of the Order, would recommend that the subscription be still further renewed. The correspondence of the past year has been very extensive, and as for as practicable has been promptly attended to. All of wliich is herewith submitted. Three new Lodges have been instituted since our last session, viz : Bissell Lodge No. 51, at Mitchell, 15th Oct., 1868, Covenant Lodge <. igra t . » , .- .V, ■ ,.,..• . *, • ■^ . ..:•■ ,» , ^ ,' '■. ,' •.V: ..■ •■•l- .^*>ii ■ ■"*■■',. '. ^i'■■^• .,'■.■■ ■','. :•:■■■■•• '■■'■^ ■'i.yrym ..•'■.f.,.,: M 1/ ' « '•1: 1 '^ ' 10 ^ 'If !■ • ■ ■ •» ' ,.1 •• . * ,i.:l. M 1 • ■ », ■ . ' J ■; , /J •• < .. J-,-^' M t;l ■.1. I, I ; ■ J 1 ■ "t m JOURNAL OF THE No. fl'i, Toronto, ami Niagara FhUh No. rijl, at Cliftou. April '21, 1HU9. :V11 of which have sout in very eiicournf{iu^ reportH. 3. Sonii-auuual returns have heen received from all Lod^eH for hoth tennH, ending venpectively IJlst Deceniher, IHUH. and HOth .lune, IHOD, a complete abstract form whicli will a<;company this report. From the manner in which some of the returns are nuide up, 1 should judj^e that the Lodj^es have neglected to kec^p a duplicate of their re- turns, one of the X)rincipal errors being the number of members per last rejjort. The necessity for correctness in this respect is very ap- Itaront, as upon it depends the reliability of our retiu'n to (irand Lodge J. S. As a partial remedy for thisovil. I would suggest that the form of a semi-annual return be bound and furnished to Lodges at cost, and that it be i)art of the D. D. O. M's duty to see that the return is copied into this book l)efore the Officers are installed or the 1'. W. given. But two Lodges report ori)hans in their charge, while a nund)er of Lodges have two or more widows, some of whom hav^ oq)hanH. The whole amount paid for their relief is charged as i)aid for relief of widowed families, instead of a certain sum for widows, and a certain sum for support of and educating or|)huns. 1 beg to call the attention of the Grand Lodge to these matters. 4., — The resolution relative to investuig the surplus funds of this Grand Lodge has been carried out and the following investments made, viz :Dominion stock $500, Post Office Savings Dank ri.W, U. S. 5 '20s.,200 premium on gold— laBil— *166.13, total lOlClIJ. The half-yearly divi- dend of 6 per cent, on the Dominion stock has been received. The deposit in the P. O. Department Savings Bank is di'awiug in- terest at four per cent. The interest coupons — G per cent, in gold — are still attached to the .O-'iO bonds, due July 1st, 1809, and pay- able half-yearly. 5. The blank charters on hand for use of Lodges in this jmisdiction before the change of name was made, not being suitable for present wants, I obtained from Messrs. W. C. Chewett & Co., hthographers, by direction of the M. \V. Grand Master one hundred copies, so altered as to meet present retiuirements. On the l.'ith Nov. 18(58, I received from .). L. liidgely. Grand Cor. and Rec. Secretary, a number of forms of questions to be answered by subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction, I at once distributed them. and immediately on their return forwarded them all to the Grand Cor. and Rec. Secretary, G. L. U. S. G. A circular received from the R. W. Grand Lodge of Michigan, accompanied with a blank charter (sample), is herewith presented. On the 4tli May, 1869, I received from J. A. Kennedy, P. G. Sire, (and chairman of the committee appointed by the Grand Lodge of the United States on the celebration of April 2G, 18G9, the 50th or semi- centennial Anniversary), a circular requesting me to send him a de- tailed statement of our doings throughout tliis Province on that occa- sion. As the best means of complying with that request, I issued a circular to the several Lodges, asking them to send me an account of their doings upon that day. Each Lodge responded promptly, and all the matter received I at once forwarded to Bro. Kennedy. GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. a-l'J J. H. KINd, GRAND SKCKETAUV ANJ) TKEASUUEU, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE U. W. GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 1808. Aug. (i II Sept. 17 Out. It) " '22 Nov. .5 IWW. .Jan. 7 " lU " 15 II 10 11) 1>'2 nii. To Imliiiice flill07 5!» Ca«li, Mount Zion Ii<«l(,'e SuppIieK 2 U) " HiHsoll " Clmrtfi- fff, ;(0 00 *' Covenant " Charter fee 30 (K) " Gore " .Supulies, ;t r>!l •• "" 1 50 l'"el) ti it 20 31 3 21 II \l)ril 1 June July 15 10 17 Coveinint HiKsoll Caua 'Ml, !' :,.; » .■?:''■/■'■ ■ H''- H.. I ■It •'■. «•■■' 1 ..Cl'^ " H. M . ill • ri; v./ 1 f - ml • '• . > m\ 1 •• * . ■ ■v ■. V- i ' v 1 ^ '^V 'v,^ \'' .vt -^ MA July lU i,ly 11 M II 20 21 27 2» au 18(t8. August 6. •I II II II ti II II II II II II II II •I II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II Total, »2»6« 36 Cli. August 7. By paid niileago per diem, HCHBiou of 1868 ; ^' Henrv McAfee, G. M., " Johu'Harr, 1). U. M., " Etlniund Meltz, G. W., " J. B. King, (hand Sec. and Treas " James Woodyatt, Rep. G. L. U. S " W. Mowatt, Conductor " J. Mclntyre, Marshall, " John Wright, llep. of Brock Lodge No. 9, . " S. tt. IJolson, do Union Lodge No. 16, James Bird, do George Wales, do William Smith, do Isaac Smith, do B. Kirkpatrick, do Geo. Powell, sr., do H. G. Abhott, do John McMatli, do W. A. Moore, do H. C. Bingham, do John Nohle, do Geo. Dennis, do W. C. Bell, ilo Robert Barbour, do W. N. Ford, do R J C Dawson, do ThoH. Partridge, do William Bissell, do Henry Gibson, do Tbos. Henderson, J. W. Ferguson, do C. E. Peirce, do Wm. McGregor, do George Invin, do J. H. Stewart, do G. E. Ward, do John Smith, do J. J. Dyas, do J. G. Dodd, do Michael Blunie, do J. C. Lindop, do H. McAfee, G. M. expenses W. H. Barnes, donation, T. Simmons, Janitor, J. Hide, exjjressage, do do G. L. U. S. Rep. tax, |150 00 Supplies, JH) 00 do do do do Chatham No. 29 do do .... Eureka No. 80 do do do do Erie No. 33, do Gore No. 34, do Samaritan No. 35, . . do St. Marv's No. 36, . . Forest City No. 38, . do do Avon No. 11, do Excelsior No. -14, .... do Frontier No. 45, .... do do Mount Zion, No. 40, Unity No. 47, Dominion No. 48, . . . do C'auada No. 4i), Otter No. 50, 914 40 8 66 5 60 6 80 6 80 8 »6 4 00 28 24 11 12 11 12 U 12 10 72 10 72 6 60 5 m 6 60 6 40 6 40 6 80 6 80 4 Ot) 4 00 800 8 00 5 60 6 60 6 60 8 !)« 8 96 8 56 8 56 14 40 14 40 14 40 8 48 8 5() 6 (kJ Q 60 11 76 5 20 25 80 15 00 3 00 1 60 75 9 249 00 less disc't 181 14 ''t 14- ■ •. ]• 5U 10 1 w 11 (N) 11 U'2 II 1 50 '2.1 20 20 00 11 W l:i 75 11 7» 914 40 8 56 5 60 G 80 6 80 8 06 4 00 28 24 11 12 !1 12 11 12 10 72 10 72 6 60 660 560 6 40 (> 40 « 80 6 80 4 GO 4 00 8 00 8 00 5 GO 6 60 5 60 8 06 8 96 8 66 8 56 14 40 14 40 14 40 8 48 8 56 6 Jk) 5 60 11 76 5 20 25 80 15 00 a 00 1 60 75 , 181 14 I \ AuffUHt 19. i< •• ^ iiiid ink, : Telt'Kriiph iMuiouiit, Hamilton Htiif^e—imrcel to O. M., , Dominion ntoek, 1 per ocnt. premium, ExpretiM to Hop. McAfee clo to BioKcll Lodge, PoHt OfHce iiccount to .SOth September, 1868, Printing propoHitdons and reportH, ExpreHB churgeH on Journal O. L. U. S DutieH on do do . . . , ExpreuH pliargeH on charter Tost OfRce account to date, . ExpreMH on cards from G. L. U. 8., Duties do do do Stewart and Mathioon, printing Journal, 1868 do do Supplies, do booktt for Covenant Lodge, . . W. C. Chewctt, 100 charterH Discount on $250 silver at 4} percent., J. Sutherland, stationery, Express from London do do Stage package to Grand Master Deposited in Post Office Savings Dank, Express on supplies from G. L. U, S., Duties, do do Duties on Digests, Express on do Investment on V. S. 6-2u's bonds, ^200 gold, 1338 premium, Treasurer's box , Stewart & Mathison, pnnting registers, A. D Clement, Post Office account, Stewart ife Mathison, books for N. Falls Lodge Express on Odes from G. L. U. S., Duties on do do J. W. Orr, " American Odd Fellow," seal, etc., A D. Clement, Post Office account to date, Grand Secretary and Treasurer's incidentals, do do salary Cash to balance, 12 (H 1 35 76 40 75 3 U) 4 Oi) 30 605 00 25 26 8 70 8 00 8 15 55 76 6 47 1 00 1 60 84 75 15 25 7 00 GO 00 11 25 12 65 30 30 80 260 00 1 60 30 16 75 166 13 2 25 32 00 6 34 7 00 90 45 00 33 86 (> 25 2 50 1(X) 00 1023 06 fli2956 36 ASSETS OF R. W. GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO, JULY 31, 1869. Amount of Stock on hand, as per ttatement . Amount due by Subordinate Lodges Invested in Dominion Stock,.... $196 96 20 96 .500 00 Deposited in Post Office Savings Bank, 250 00 Invested in U. S. 5-20's, '62, »200 166 13 Interest Coupons attached to same, due Ist July, 186l>, . . 6 00 Cash in hand, 1023 06 Assets last year, Increase . 2162 10 .1699 90 .$4G2 20 •J '• '>■ i " •' « I ' • f 1 'i '■'..r ■'''■ 1 k « I ■»♦. • • • , !«*. . "mi ■yi: . 4-f\ I .■ < •■ • ' •, 1 , ' ■ . • J;* , J' .'•» i m P i £i M ' P » 11 B ■ iPI M ■ ffiS U '' ^ m' i 1 ■ V ....■^■a i-,<: \'- ■ ■>• r . ■ IJ '4- ; ;■ 1j tl''i,v 840 JOURNAL OF THE STATEMENT OF %> JCK ON HAND, JULY aisx, 18«'J. 1 luHtallatiou Book $ 2 00 1 lustitutiou Book li 00 2 Degiee Books, $3 <> 00 4 Rebekah Books, at P H 00 a Public Installation, fi « 00 1150 I'ropositions for Membership, '2c 'iiJ 00 075 Reports on Character, 2c lU 50 355 1'. G. and Rep. Certificates, 2c 7 10 5() Treasurer's Bonds, 5c 2 HO 2« Blank Rules and Regulations, 10c 2 80 02 Travelling Cards, 25c 23 00 75 Withdrawal Cards,25c 18 75 Charter Stone 62 50 Stationery 5 00 200 Odes (singing), 10c 20 00 175 Orders for Supplies, 2c 3 50 $195 95 AMOUNTS DUE BY SUBORDINATE LODGES, JULY 3l8T, 18G9. Erie Lodge, No. 33, . . . . Unity Lodge, No. 17, .... Dominion Lodge No. ^l8, Otter Lodge No. 50, . . . , f « 25 9 G5 3 51 1 52 #20 90 RECAPITULATION. Number Initiated 48-1 Admitted by Card 10 " Reinstated 14— 538 " Withditiwn by Card 07 " Ceased to be members, N. P. D 113 '• pjxpelled 7 " Deceased 7—194 Net increase Of members as per last report. . . , Actual membership Of members in arrears (suspended and not suspended). Contributing members. Of degrees couf eiTed Of brotliers relieved... Of widowed families relieved . 34t 1418 1702 289 1473 1382 111 15 Amount paid for jelief of brothei-s $1637 90 " " " of widowed families 53150 " " Burying the dead 210 90 " " Educating the Orphan, 16190 ^2548 20 Amount percentage received $1183 77 " Annual receipts 13280 59 " Widow and Orphans' Fund 11232 27 " General Fund 17473 39 ..» 2 00 . . 2 00 . . (i 00 .. H 00 ... ! 73 'O (S i-C rl PCOiMOOL-SMiOO-^t-t^f-IOQW SL5(N?5t~-l<^MC5iO?300«L- S5XJ&C0O'<))i-IC-H»)• S -M X "O t- a» f O 5 s 35 ! .-o , CO , t^ ^' fH •>! 0» , UJ.S JmS ~ 00 CO (Oil cog I a ca 0) g •}3I[3H IB^OX ?SSSSS8SSSS§S3SS : coin-ticocoxi.'3S't!p35'.ooa5cos • '■"5 « -.S 5D i-c 3 >>> CO X S 'T 35 ^ 35 -Til rj rH rH CO 35 in » r^ CO 8SSS 0» O -H r-( O CO 35 CO O CO (S CO -t< rH • ^-H -M ■>! rH CO rH rH rH • » CO ■ ciir-H~ ••OCO'N1 X « (?i cf 35 1» 53 •* ^ 51 (M »M tij ;a -f CM o o CO»3i.OCOX«'M035l>Ci:0-1fU35cOoSo l^'Ma35;C'1t-(rHC^?3 _1_=1. rj IS ■ ■ I CO 8.i9(iiuaj^9^'jnqiJ!)U03 •papiiadsns i)ott fl.TBJJ.lH ut s.iaqHi3j^ " •paptiadHiis -tt t^ rH CO 1^ lO O LO * " i?'-;Si?SigS83^5;sss3??j^,; «0 X O O "O f-H 31 O t- (35 1.0 tS O O ;0 rH C3— I rH'MS^CO rHrH •pa(j«:)8nTa'y; pjit3 -vq nMB.Tpmi,\Y • "N •.£ c; '(; •51 -tl fH o "M • rH .— 1 I-H ; • -< r- — 1 rH • ■* • ; C0y5COl-HrHlS|rHrHrH-f1-1(3; •-I : O'l o^ CO -< ! rH 04 :co(M •35 ■•■■ v'. ■, ■. , •,■. ■•»,■.<■■* ' -« ' ^ 't < ' '-'I '7 '■ ^ ' ' '■ '•■ ■'■.>• ■'■ '/' , •' ■' '^ ■ }• ^ ; ,:\ ■j-'i. J i« ■•■'"■'if*** :■■ * >f, ■•■ ■k , . Ij i. :■;- I ■ >• '■ .'-.;. 1 . ... i.-i ." •*• ■ . ..■•■.■• * i: ' ■ * .' .•' 'Jii MM,' ; -■•-■.. ^"* 860 JOUBNAL OF THE He also reported that under the guidance of Special Deputy, Bro. Meacham, the Grand Lodge of Victoria, in Austraha, had adopted the work of our Order, thus bringing to oiir standard about four thousand members. The following decisions were made by tlie M. W. Grand Sire dur- ing the year, which were all couftrmed by tlie Grand Lodge, viz : 1. Tlie Seal of a Lodge or Encainpineut is in the oliicial care of the Secretary or Scribe. They have no right to use the same, except as authociited by their Lodge or Eucampmeut, or in the legitimate business of the Lodge or Encamp- ment when it may be necessary to use the Seal. 2. A Cei-tificate to authorize a Brother to receive his Degrees away from tha location of his Lodge, can only be granted by application to his Lodge at a regu- lar sessio!!. When open as a Degree Lodge, the application cannot be made. 3. A Brother iu possession of a travelling or visiting Card, is not thereby de- prived of holding office, or of his rights as a member of his Lodge. 4. Travelling or visiting C irds are only intended to be used bj' a brother when travelling or visiting beyond his State jurisdiction. The A. T. P. W. can- not be used by a brother wliile visiting a Lodge within his own State, and a N. G. of a Lodge within the same jurisdiction would i>e justified in refusing to admit the brother unless he has the P. W. of the term. 5. The K. H. S. of the N. G. temporarily occupying the N. G. chair, has no right to authorize a brother to (tonfer the term-word upon another brother of the same Lodge to enable him to visit other Lodges. 6. There is no such rule in the Order "as to change the place of trial of the bi-other." He must be tried in the Lodge or Encampment where he is a member, and where the charges are preferred. No other Lodge or Encampment has juris- diction iu the matter. 7. A D. D. G. Sire has no right, by virtue of his office, to take ths C. P.'s chair iu an Encampment. He can only take such chair when surreudered to him for installation of tlie Officers. 8. A brother holding a travelling or visiting Card is entitled in visiting to use the A. T. P. W. in force at the lime his Card was granted. 9. An Officer elected canuot be installed in office by proxy. 10. A Special Deputy appointed to institute a Lodge or Encampment, fulfils his duty when such Lod^c or Encampment is instituted, and he has made report of the same. 11. All members of li.e Order are in duty bound, while in their Lodge or En- campment, to be governeil by the well known usages of the Order, and in case of their refusal it is proper to prefer charges against them for conduct unbecoming an Odd ]?ellow. No member can claim indulgence on account of his official po- sition iu the Order. The R. W, Grand Secretary submitted his Report, a most able and valuable document, giving extracts from the reports and letters re- ceived from the several jurisdictions, sliowing that with scarce an ex- ception most gratifying results have been reached during the year. The total receipts of the Grand Secretary for the year were #29,- 030.8{), being composed of the following items, viz : Cards.. |8C97 29 Books 74()(i .')7 Representative Tax , 8025 00 Balance ■ 840 84 Diplomas 2295 00 Dues 574 79 Charters 120 00 Odes l.ms 10 Miscellaneous 229 27 , , I , .,( ; ... . ., ^29030 86 C. P.'s GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 051 The extracts from the reportH of the several State Jnrisdictious wiU veil repay a careful perusal. In conclusion of his report, the Grand Secretary said : — ■" Thus have we huilt upon the foundation laid in 1819, a superstructure wliose lofty dome towers heavenward, opens wide its portals to the weary and careworn, and cordially invites the aood and true to co-operative lahor in aid of suffering man. While our hearts swell with just pride in the review of our lahors and their fruits in fifty years, and our imagination, taking wings and vaulting into the great future, fifty years hence, looks out upon the scene then existant, let us not be led to exultation ; let us never forget that it is God who hath given us the victory, that it is His wisdom wliich has guided our counsels. His Providence which has shielded us from external danger and saved us from internal dissensions, by tlie inspiration of a umty and concord which challenges comparison in the atfairs of men. Let us thank Him earnestly for an enliglitenment whicli has Ufted us often in advance of the age in which we have acted, and which lias supplied us a nerve and energy so effective as to enable us to counteract ignor- ance and prejudice, and to overcome the vexatious delays and hindran- ces which these weapons have often interposed in om* path ; and above all, let us thank Him for the magnitude and value of our offering upon the great altar of humanity." The R. W. Grand Treasurer submitted his report, showing a total of disbursements during the year of $31,684.35. And that the total assets of the Grand Lodge are $29,3*25.82, a gain of $5G3.G1 during the year. On the second day of the session, as lU'ovided by law, the election of Grand Officers took place, resulting in the choice of E. D. Famsworth, of Tennessee, as M. W, Grand Sire ; Fred. D, Stuart, of District of Columbia, R. W. Deputy Grand Sire ; James L. Ridgely, of Maryland, R. W. Grand Secretary ; Joshua Vansant, of Maryland, R. W. Grand Treasurer. The Legislative Committee submitted the following Resolution, which was adopted, viz : That where all the brothers who may cast black balls against an applicant for membership voluntarily make a motion for a reconsideration of the ballot, the same may be reconsid- ered, and in such case the vote on the reconsideration shall be by ball ballots ; and if all the votes cast shall be in favor of it, the reconsid- eration shall be had ; whereupon the application shall he over till the succeeding meeting, when another baUot shall be had with ball ballots, and if the same be unanimously in favor of the appUcant he shall thereby be elected ; but if one or more black balls appear in either bal- lot, the applicant shall be rejected ; and in no case shall a reconsid- eration be had except upon the voluntary motion of all those who cast the black balls ; and never more tha:i one reconsideration in the same case shall be allowed. And provided always, that such reconsideration shall be had within the four meeting nights next succeeding the re- jection. The following, from the same Committee, was adojjted, viz : That any State Grand Lodge l)e and is hereby authorized to confer the Grand Lodge and Past Official Degrees upon Past Grands of another State Jurisdiction upon the presentation of a Visiting Card from their own Lodge, and also a Certificate executed by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary under the seal of the Grand Lodge to whose jurisdic- 28 ■'It. ' ^ ii * '»* >^:-^:.v ];■..;■■'# ^ ■. r I I . ^-'V ■« "., •■'•^•/.■.vl'' "iib^ . ■.-. < • '.•Vi ' • :•■ <*i '■■■ •, . . .! • •' > 'I' 1 -)?..:•■•■ •1:1 f-M'' ^^ .■•■■■■ 1'PI^ .!..• ! >J V..' ^hi> li ilHI •'f. Mi. r -t^m •. .. ■ " yM^m ■.,.;■'•;/. r ^Bmm » . > b ' a . ■1* v. •. . ^: m' :|.W: *■■;■,; .1 .■■■■ '1 ■' l^/ g'rt^ ■1 1 . 1 . J ., ■> .. ".i . ■',■; •• •' -i - 352 JOUBNAL OF THE tion such PaHt Grauds belong, that they are eUgible aud entitled to the uame. The Committee on Apjjeals submitted the foUowiu*? report Uiwn the ap{)eal of Past Grand C. E Peirce, which was adopted, viz. : — The Grand Lodge of the United States has, however, legislated u{)on this subject, and declared that twenty-six niglits' service as an inferior offi- cer is a sufficient quaUtication for the chair of Vice Grand ; provided of course the brother lias attained to sufficient decrees, and is other- wise competent. This is the Supreme law, and it appearing clearly that Bro. Lawless has rendered the necessary service in an inferior office, has attained tlic required degrees, and was otherwise comi)etent, }'our Committee concUide that he was eligible and entitled to be instal- ed into the office of Vice Grand, and that the Grand Lodge of Ontario erred in not sustaining his appeal ; we therefore recommend for your adoption the following resolution : — /{cHolved, — That the appeal of Past Grand C. E. Peirce, from the action of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, be, and the same is hereby sustained. On report from the Committee on the State of the Order, the fol- lowing was adopted, viz. : /{enolved, — That when a financial officer of a subordinate Lodge refuses to settle his accounts, and deliver all monies, books and papers belonging to the same, over to the Lodge, he cannot, of right, demand a Card of Clearance and a Lodge may re- fuse to grant such Card until the brother's accounts are adjusted, and the Lodge is satisfied that he is clear of the books and free from all charges of whatsoever kind. The following was also adopted, viz. : — The Committee on the State of the Order having had under consideration the query from the jurisdiction of Ontario, submitted by Rep. Woodyatt, in the words fol- lowing, to wit : What is the position in the Order of a brother who is over fifty years of ago holding a Withdrawal Card less than one year old ; can he be admitted to membership by any Lodge, or is legislation in the matter required ? — Beg leave respectively to re^wrt, that in the opinion of the Committee, the subject matter contained in the query is one for local legislation. The Committee on the State of the Order, with a view to devising some general plan or system by which Lodges paying their members sick benefits can adjust their dues so as to meet the demands made upon their treasury without impoverishing them, submitted a series of questions to be answered by tlie several Lodges (see pp. 4381 and 4382), copies of which have been forwarded to each Lodge. On the subject of the Degree of Rebekah, a special committee re- ported, recommending that the Grand Lodges subordinate to the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States be, and they are hereby autho- rised and empowered to institute Degx-ee Lodges of the Daughters of llebekah at such places as they may deem proper within their terri- torial limits ; to i)ossess the powers and enjoy the p>.ivi \»ze'i following. (See Journal pp. 4383 and 4384). The report was aii tpteci. The Committee on the State of the Order, on the question of ad- mitting to membership persons who have lost an arm, reported the following resolution, which was adopted, viz. : lienolved, — That tlie question of eligibility to meiiibei'ship into the Order by ^uitiation, of persoas who have lost a limb, be, and the same la hereby remitted uery is of ad- ■ted tho GKaND lodge of ONTAltIt). 353 to the juriBilictiou tiud disposal of the Huburdiiiate Lo'lgea tu which adiuiuHiou is auked. The Special Committee ou book of forms Hubmittod tlio foUowiuj; resolutions, which were adopted, vi/, : Resolved, — That the forms as prepared liy the Graud Secri^tiiry, as authorised by the resohitioii of last session, together with the form for laying corner stones 01 Odd Fellows' Halls, prepared and now submitted by the Committee, be, and the same are hereby approved and adopted. lienolvfd, — That the Graml Secretary liave the same stereotyped and printed ill the revised edition of the Digest. Rf?l). Davies, of New Hampshire, moved' " That a Lodge is obli- ged to accept the care of a sick brother, member of another Loi •?';'•■" 'V ' ^v. .i ■ '. 1.' i • 'j« . ' « 1 ' -j^ j;.^:. ^<. :•>■ •;^^v:-. f" 854 JOURNAL OF THE ined, the two highest elective ofHcers of a Lodge, and tliu Chief Patriarch aud Senior Warden of an Eneanipnicnt, are to be privately put in posHession of the word at the time of their inxtallatiou, tliat they may be qualified either to give or to receive it. The Grand Mastiu' and Grand Patriarcli of a State and their regu- lar deputies sliould also be in possession of it." The Special Committee ou that subject made the following report, which was adopted : The Special Comniittcc appointed to consider tiiat portion of the M. W. Grand Sire's report in I'eganl to tlie public Press, beg leave respectfully to report that tliey heartily concur in tlie views expressed bj' tlie Grand Sire in reference to the employment of tlie publii^ Press as an agency for advancing the interests of the Order. We believe tliat notices of time and place of meeting published in the local papers would encourage punctual attcnilance in the Lodges, would be a standing invitation to visitors, and keej) Odd Fellowship before the public mind. Wo also believe that a liberal support sliould be afforded onr own I'rean by the brethren of the Order, and in this opinion we are further sustained by the views BO well expressed in the report of our 11. W. Grand Secretary. We therefore re- commend the ijassage of the following resolution : livnolved, — That the Representatives of the Grand Lodge be requested to bring this matter to the attention of their Grand and Subordinate Lodges. Tlie Committee on the State of this Order submitted the following, which was adopted : Whereas, Article 10, Section 4 of this Constitution, provides, that when it shall be satisfactorily represented to the G. L. U. S., that the necessities of a State, District, or Territorial Grand Jurisdiction, applying therefor the right to re-aduiit to membertiJiip within its jurisdiction "upon sucli terms as it tnay pre- scribe," suspended members, &v. Query. — Do the words, "upon such terms as it may prescribe," refer to tlie juristUctioii to whom such power is granted ? llespectfully report that, upon a careful examination of the provisions of the Constitution referred to, they are of opinion that it refers to the State Jurisdic- tion, to which such ^lower is granted. Hep. Daunals, of California, moved the following motion, whicli was adopted : liemiivedy—'l'hat the next Annual Communication of this R. W.Grand Lodge be held in the City of San Francisco, in the State of California, and that the otli- cers and members of this 11. W. Grand Lodge be requested to assemble at Omaha, Nebraska, on the tenth day of September, 1809, to be conveyed thence by the Great Pacific Railroad across the continent to the said city of San l''rancisco, and that the mileage to be paid to the Representatives liy this R. W. Grand Lodge, ou that occasion, shall be computed from their respective homes to and from the said city of Omaha, excepting the Representaaves from the jurisdictions on the Pacific Klojje, whose mileage sliall be computed to and from San Francisco; pro- vidert that if the said Pacific Railroad shall not be completed and running regular trains through between Omaha and Sacramento city by the first day of August, 1809, so that the Rcprescn'.i'tivcs can be conveyed through without change of cars or detention; then, and in that case, the M. W. Grand Sire shall on that day issue his Proclamation calling the Grand Lodge to assemble in Annual Communication in the City of Baltimore, in the State of Maryland. The Si^ecial Committee on the change of name, submitted the fol- lowing, the consideration of which was defeiTed imtil next session : First, — Is a change in the name of the Grand Lodge necessary, advisable or expedient ? Hecondlij.— li yea, what should the name be? Thirdly. — If detemiincd upon, when should the proposed iimeudmeut go into effect? The arguments in favor of the change seem to be, first, that the actual jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge having already extended beyond the territorial limits of the United States, embracing the Dominion of isco; pro- if^ regular AugUBt, ige of curK diiy issue luuicatiou >ut go into 1 I GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. SUA Canada and the British Provinces ; while further extension whereby the continent of AiistraUa is to be annexed, is aU'cady provided for, its name should be such as will proj)erlv represent the full extent of its le<»islative and judicial autliority, and the unlimited afjency it proposes to exercise in tlie proniulf^ation of the f^reiit principles of the Order. Second.- That prejudices in the minds of wortliy and intellij^ent citi- zens of other countries existinj^ because of the limited territorial and political cliaracter of the present name, will be removed, and the in- crease of membership and the extension of our influence j^reatly faci- litated. However nduimhli-, for these considerations, a ehanj^e of name of this Grand Body at the proper time may bo, your Committee do not see in them any urf»ent present necessity for the chanj^e proposed ; and we therefore do not deem it expedient to suj^gest any chan<;!e to take effect at a very early date. In considering^ the subject with all the arj^uments before us, plausi- ble, as they do in truth appear, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the Order, as heretofore established outside of the territorial limits of the United States, has not always maintained a successful existence. While it is true, that the Lodges in Ontario, or Canada West, have continued their work successfully for the last thirteen or fourteen years. it is equally true that prior to IHr^') they luid almost become extinct, And if the Order in the Lower Province is now in an improved condi- tion, we are induced to think it is fairly to be attributed, in part at least, to the labors of the Special Commissioner whom the Grand Lodge found it necessarj' within the last two years to send to that jurisdiction. What the result <»f the enterprise in Australia will be, remains to be ascertained. Prudence would, therefore, seem to forbid any incon- siderate or hasty action at this time. If the previous want of stability in Lodges heretofore instituted in any other countrj' lias been in any manner attributable to the limited terrritorial and political character of the name of this Grand Body, and a change therein wiU aid the Brotherhood in these outside jurisdictions in tilling up their Lodges and extending their operations and influence, the assurance that at some future time when the condition of the Order in those jurisdictions shall be of so permanent a character as to justify it, and the Grand Lodge can without too heavy an expenditure of means make the necessary provision for it — the change sJiall take place — ought, in the judgment of the Committee, to be satisfactory to those who desire the change proposed. The information received by the Committee leads them to the con- clusion that a change at the present time would be very inexpedient in a pecuniary point of view. Another reason for delay is the necessity for a change in the cor- porate name of the Grand Lodge, which can only be effected by an Act of the General Assembly of Maryland, and as the Legislature of that State does not meet again until January, 1870, such alteration in the Charter cannot sooner, and may not then be secured. In view of all these considerations, your Committee have deemed it the wiser course to i)repare and submit an amendment to the Consti- tution, so framed as to provide a change of the present name to one which seems to be acceptable to all with whom they have conversed, if a change is to be made ; but postponing its operations until such time ■:• 7, ■>, «• t' •' ■ ■ ■. . ■(•' ■ Jji'J [t. •J ■ •• • i'/' #' 1 1 * ■•■■■-' ":•!•* •i..'l 1 i -i'"'' m ' ' ' ' '-1 !|iffi' ; "• ■ ■ . J. f §■.'. --ft ft, Is ■■ . ■ l-t'i J- •r> . .J :■■:,:; 1 •• • . ,'ff; 1 • 1,, 868 JOURNAL OP THB To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. 0. F.: Vinir ConiinitttM' on rifdcntials, having nxiuiiined the Ct>rtiflcat(>H of P«8t (iriiiKlN W. H. Iliir])er iiiul J. II. IIdkuIi, of Unity Ti()(lf{c No. 17, And tliuni correct, iinil Hiiliiiiit tlit^ rollowin^ : Itr.idh'ril, — 'I'liat tlic above named I'liHt Onindn be instructed in the (r. L. Decree, andachnitted to tiiiH (inind Lod^e. We have alno examined tlie Certificate of Hep. (teorno Irwin, of Frontier LodRe No. 4r», and l\ndthc Hame correct, —Hubmit tiie following : Ueiiuliril,—T\mt Itej). (.too. Irwin bi' admitted to tluH (Irand LoiIrp as such llcnrcHentative. T. PARTRIDGE, J. R. KINO, JAMES WOODYATT. Bro. Albert M. HarriH, of Olive Branch Lod^e No. 88, of Detroit, Hont into tlio Clraiid Lotl^o liis Card, wlieroupon T. PartridRe, D. (i. M., waited upon the brother, and introduced him to the Grand Lodge. Bro,s. Jonathan Spraf^uo, (irand Representative ; F. M. FoHtor, Grand Secretary; Isaac Hides. Grand Warden ; all of tlie Grand Lo Olid KhIIowh' I'rovidi lit AHHociiitioii of Oiitiirio," w liiili \v<> liiivc tlic lioiior to repi stmt iiH l'ri)vi:-ioiiiil Diit-ctors ; and we would n'siicctfully Hollcit for tin* AHHmliitinii your sanction iind a))|ii(ival. Yoius, in F. L. \ T., JOHN n.MlU, AUt'H. FHKW. THOS. LAWLESS, Src-Trciisiin'r. RULES AND REGULATIONS . OF rnK ODD FELLOWS' PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO, OROVNIZRD A" il.lMIi.roN, .JUNK S'l'H, IH()9. /'iritiiihle. Wlieffim, tlio olijerts of Odd I'Vllowsliij), wIiohp Inws coinmand us to "viHit tho Hick, to relievo the dintressed, to i)iiry the deiid, iiiid to ediiciite the orjjhivn," coiiteinplate the furniHliint; of pi'ciiniary asnistancc, on the deatli of nieniliefs, and Wln^rras, it is desiraliie to provide for a more extended apjilication of this nrinciple than at present obtains, liy furnisliinK to tlie families of deceased Odd Fellows a greater amonut of pecuniary assistanco than tliey would he entitled to receive from their Lodges ; therefore, we, wliose names are hereunto annexed, do mutually agree to form ourselves into an Association tor that puqiose, to be known as "The Odd Fkm.ows' PuoviDKNT Association ok Ontaiuo ;" and to ho governed by the following Rules and Regulations : ARTICLE I.— Namk, Ob.ikct. This Association shall be known as the "Odi> Fei.i.owh' Fuovidknt Associa- tion OF Ontario ;" its o))ject being to furnish pecuniary assistance to the widows and oi-phans or heirs and administrators of Odd Fellows who become members of this Association, in addition to that which may accrue from Lodges at the death of their notural protectors. ARTICLE II.— Mkmhejishii'. Sec. 1. — The membershi)) of this Association shall not he less than Five Hundred persons, and shall be composed of members of the Independent Onler of Odd Fellows, who are in fiood staiidiiig in some Suliordinate Lodge in the Pro- vince of Ontario, at the time of their admission, and who shall subscribe to these rules. Sec. 2. The conditionH of uiembershi]) in this Association shall be : u. That every person applying for adiiiission to this Association must be a bona fide member, in good standing, of some regular Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd t'ellows in the Province of Ontario ; and must not at the time of his application be more than sixty years of age, nor be receiving sick benefits from his Lodge. He must accompany his application with a certificate of the aforementioned facts, signed by the N. G. and R. S. of his Lodge, under seal. b. That when applying for admission to thin Assot'iation, he must present to the Board to which he applies a medical certificate of lipidth ; and must deposit along with his application the necessary admission fee, which shall be returned to him in case of the non-acceptance of his application. c. That he must continue in membership in some regular Lodge of the Or- der; and in order to entitle his heirs to benefit at his death, he must at that time be a member in good standing in his Lodge. d That he must, within thirty days after being notified of the death of a member of this Association, pay into the funds thereof the levies provided for in Aiiicle III; and in case he shall neglect to do so, he shall forfeit all rights to ben- efits for his heirs, unless he shall show to the Board of Directors that such neg- lect was unavoidable, ■■•■;.•■ :-i i ( ' 1 i ••! ' ',, v«. .: ••• ••■•. '.vr V?# . • • r VI . ■ ,vV •^?'^vL:IVf ' '■•' ■ • .< i .•■■■■ /J-lj, • , ■ * ;. J'' ■ J", ''W- ■yi\ •I'- . . . . , - :Ci! ■U 360 JOURNAL OP THE .r.-;- -^1 ■>|v.. . ','■ Pr'' i' -'.•^* 8' . . • < m HmS K !'• J.::- ^wlS^ ' ^ '•'''^ ■BMliWf j^jj ' 1 **' * "* '^ Wmf ' ' '"* mSP^^ i ' ■ '• ' i«^% 1 1, ' ', , ^^n|BuvE|, i ' ' * «** i . ! i ' ( - if 4. s • . . ■ yf ^ 3i :'- S • ;• U 1 I ' • '' ^' '■ ?f 111 i^'-.i K '. --f e. That in case of forfeiture, as aforesaid, he can again entitle himself to benefits for his heirs on paymeit of the regular admission fee. and presenting the necessary medical cortiftcate of health. ARTICLE III.— Finances. Sec. 1. — Funds, a. The funds of this Association shall be derived from ad- mission fees, and levies made at the death of members. 6. The admission fee shall be Two Dollars each for persons under forty years of age, w.LU an additional fifty cents for each year if over that age, and not over sixty years. The levies to be made at the death of any member shall be One Dollar and Ten Cents per capita on the survivors. c. The receipts of this Association shall be divided into two funds, named respectively the Benefit Fund and th'' Working Fund ; from the first of wliich shall be paid all benefits accruing to the heirs of deceased members, and from the other uecessary working expenses. d. Ninety per cent, of all admission fees shall be placed at the credit of the Benefit Fund, and the remaining ten per cent, at the credit of the Working Fund, while of the levies made ten-elevenths shall be placed at the credit of the Benefit Fund, and one-eleventh at the credit of the Working Fund. e. All receipts on account of the Benefit Fund shall be placed at the credit of the Association in some chartered bank, to be drawn therefrom as required only on the cheque of the President and Secretary ; and any portion of the Working Fund not requked for immediate use may be disposed of in a like manner. Sec. 2— Benefits, a. The benefits payable by this Association, at the death of a member, shall be a sum equal to one dollar for every member whose name shall appear as good on the books of the Secretary-Treasurer at the time when the death occurred, the name of the deceased included, which sum shall bo paid (not sooner than thirty days and not later than sixty days from the day on which the death 0(!curred. unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors), to the widow and orphans or heirs and administrators of the deceased member ; provided always, that the number of members belonging to the Association does not, at that date, exceed One Thousand ; but, in case the membership exceeds that num- ber, then no greater sum than One Thousand Dollars shall be paid at the death of any one member ; and so long as a sufficient sum shall remain at the credit of the Benefit Fund of this A^sociation to pay the necessary benefits at the death of a member and leave intact a reserve furdor margin equal to one maximum benefit (One Thousand Dollars), no levies shall be made upon members when a death occurs ; but as soon as the balance becomes insufficient to meet this requirement, a levy of One Dollar and Ten Cents upon each of the members shall be made for the purpose of increasing the balance to the required amount. b. On the death of a member of this Association, the person or persons en- titled to receive benefits by reason of such death, shall make n. written applica- tion to the Board of Directors for said benefits, which application shall be presented to the N. G. of the Lodge of which the deceased was a member, who shall certify to the correctness thereof, then to the Secretary of the Board of Local Managers nearest said Lodge who shall countersign it and forward it to the Secretary- Treasurer, who, on ascertaining from his books tliat the deceased was entitled to benefits, shall, at the expiration of 30 days and within 60 days after the day on which the death occurred, unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors, draw on the Benefit Fund for the necessary amount and pay over the same as directed in the following ejause, (c). c. When any person becomes entitled to benefits as determined in the preced- ing clause (b), the Secretary-Treasurer shall, at tlie expiration ot 30 days or within 60 days from the day on which the death occurred, unless o'^herwise ordered by the Board of Director, draw the amount necessary from the Benefit Fund and transmit it to the Secretary of the Board of Local Managers, through whom the application was made, who shall hand it to the N. G., whose certificate accompanied the application, and he shall pay it to the proper claimants, taking receipt for it, forwarding the same to the Secretary of the Board of Directors. - ' ARTICLE IV.— Officers. The Officers of this Association shall be a President, a Vice-President, and a Secretary-Treasurer, who shall be elected annually, as provided in Article V, GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 861 ARTICLE v.— Management. Sec. 1. The business of thiH Association shall be conducted by a Board of Directors, and a Board of Local Managers in each District formed by G. L. of Ontario for G. L. purposes, [Clause A. Provided, always, that until the formation of two or more Boards of Local Managers, the Hamilton Board of Local Managers shall consti- tute a Provisional Board of Directors ; but immediately on the formation of a second Board of Local Managers under these Rules and Regulations, a Perman- ent Board of Directiors shall be formed, who shall assume directing control, leaving the Hamilton Board to perform tlie duties of a Lo.al Board only. J Sh;c. 2. Every Board of Local Managers shall be composed of persons elected by the members of the Association belonging to each Lodge in a District, who shall meet monthly, (or more frequeutly, if necessary,) and shall annually, in the month of July, elect a President, a Vice-President, and a Secretary : also two of its members for every Lodge in the District in which it is located, to represent it in the Board of Directors. Sec. !{. The Board of Directors shall be composed of representatives from the Grand Lodge on Ontario, provided said representatives are members of the Association who do not represent any Local Board, and such representatives from each Board of liocal Managers as are provided for by Section 2 of this Article. It shall meet annually on the day after the meeting of the Grand'Lodge of Ontario, at the same place, and at such meeting shall elect the Officers named in Article IV. The business office of the Association shall be located at Hamil- ton. Sec. 4. The duty of the Board of of Directors shall be to exercise a general directing control over the affairs of the Association ; to direct the levying of assessments on members, to be collected by Boards of Local Managers ; to pay through the proper Local Board, on the death of a member, to the heirs or ad- ministrators of deceased, as directed in Article III, the benefits due to them, after the claim has been approved of by the Local Board through which it is to be paid ; and to perform such other acts as may from time to time appear neces- sary for the welfare and perpetuity of this Association. Sec. 5. The duties of the several Boards of Local Managers shall be to admit membei-s in accordance with the (conditions set forth in Article II ; to collect all fees and assessments from meml)ers belonging to their respective districts, forwarding the same along with tlie names of members paying them to the Sec- Treas.; to investigate the circumstances attendingthe (feath of any member, and report thereon in prescribed form to the Board of Directors ; to pay over benefits to claimants as soon as funds are received from the Sec.-Treas. for that purpose ; and to exercise a general supervision over the affairs of the Association in their respective districts. ARTICLE VI.— Salaries. No salaries shall be paid by this Association, except on » four-fifth vote, at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VII.— Disabilities. Any member of this Association who shall omit to pay all levies which may be made upon him, at the death of members, by the proper time ; or who shall not be continuously a member of some regular Lodge of the (3rder, shall forfeit his membership in this Association, and can renew it only by again paying the prescribed admission fee, and producing the necessai-y certificate of health ; and any member who shall not be in good standing in his Lodge at the time of his death ; or who shall die of any disease contracted through drunkenness or any grossly immoral habit ; or who shall make false representations as to his age at the time of his admission ; or who shall fail to comply with the rules of this As- sociation, shall forfeit all rights to benefits for his heirs. ARTICLE VIII.— Amendments. None of the foregoing rules shall be suspeiuled, annulled, altered or amended, except at an annual meeting of the Board of Directors, by vote of two-thirds of the niemliers present ; and no amendment shall be proposed at any annual meet- ing of the said Board unless notice thereof shall have been sent to each Board ot Local Managers at least three months previous to the annual meeting at which it is to be discussed. .4 •..''t: ' 'J^ ;. I • ■ ■ : \: '- ■ a' ii I '. ■*■. r^M! ■ • • !■ ■ * * .ft, V.:lA ••..V,.' .■•■iO,*f4^. ■■'^■m- '<• -■'••(■■■■■hi'' ■■.'■» i ';■•■.- ^y%'.' ^4, ■1.!'; 2. . . ' :• u W '■-:"■■ 'I ^ t ■» li - \ 1 1» 1. « •*. 1 J " . ■^^ yv im JOURNAL OF THE The Roll of Lodge was called for the presentation of business. Rep. William Bissell, Forest City Lodge No. 38, submitted the fol- lowing : Is it i-i','lit and oonstitutional to pay an iiwane lirother weekly sick benefits, wliile lie is provided for, from another souree ? Referred to Committee on the State of Order. Rep. M. D. Dawson, Forest City Lodge No. 38, submitted the fol- lowing : Has a N. G. a rip;htto withhold the salute preventing a brother from retiring at any other time than during initiation ? If so, when and under what cireum- stances ? Referred to Committee on tlie State of the Order. Rep. M. p. Dawson, of Forest City Lodge No. 3H, submitted tho following : Will the Grand Lodge define the pi-oper mode to be observed by subordinate Lodges, of balloting for Representatives ? Referred to Committee on Legislation. 1 • Rep. H. Blam, Covenant Lodge No. .'52, submitted the following : Can the amount charged Covenant Lodge for Working and Degree Books be refunded ? Referred to Committee (m the State of the Order. Rep. J. J. Dyas, of Dominion Lodge No. 48, submitted the follow- ing : Are donations to Lodges subject to the Grand Lodge tax ? Referred to Committee on the State of the Order. Rep. Samuel Flory, Eureka Lodge No. 30, submitted the follow- ing : If a brother enters a Lodge when working in the initiatory degree, and should have i-eceived the blue, scarlet, or any other degree, is the brother entitled to sit in the Lodge with a white apron, provided there is no other regalia in the ante- room for him to put on ? Referred to Committee on the State of the Order. The following appeal of C. B. Taylor against tho action of Avon Lodge was read : To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Sins AND BitoTHERS, — The nndeisigned, a P. Grand of Avon Lodge, begs most respertfully to appeal from a decision of a Committee of said Lodge, wherein charges were preferred against me to the following effect, viz. : Fraud. Some time ago I had occasion to borrow $50 from a Mr. Grant, said note en- doi'sed by one Thos. Bonghridge, and circumstances over whicli I had no contrdl provented me from paying it when due, but made arrangements with Mr. Grant to pay interest monthly until principal was paid, which he agreed to ; but as soon as I left or immediately after, on account of me not paying this, a charge was preferred against me for Fraud, by Bro. Mowatt of said Lodge. Now — First, — Has the Lodge any jurisdiction in the above, as the parties interested are not members of the Order, and had recourse to .common law, the matter being a purely business transaction. Second, — That circumstances beyond my control prevented my attendance before the Committee appointed to investigate said charge. r/tin?,— That I never repudiated the obligation to pay the amount of the note mentioned in the above complaint, but on the contrary paid interest until the time he sued it in court ; and was and still am willing to pay the principal as soon as circumstances will permit, which always seemed satisfactory to the plain- tiff lentil my removal from Stratford. GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 363 A Brother of the Lodge notified me that I was suspended on account of said cliarge preferred, but was not notified oihcially by tliu Lodge — not one letter I re- ceived having tlie seal attached And being anxious to l)e actively connected with the Order which I have loved so long.and from which I believe have been unjustly suspended,! respect- fully ask the Grand Lodge to instruct Avon Lodge to reinstate me into my former position in said Lodge. I enclose a copy, or rather the original, containing the charge that was brought and sworn against me, the contents of which is false to the core. All of which is resjiectfufly submitted. Yours in 1'". L. & '£,, C. B. TAYLOR, P. G. Dated at Detroit, State of Michigan, August 2nd, 18G9. Stuatkobd, Feb. 18, 1869. C. B. Taylok, Esq. Deai; Sik and Bkotheh, — As Chairman of Committee I write you. Nodoul)t you know, ere this, that a charge has l)cen preferred against you by Bro. William Mowatt, for fraud. The evidence that we have against you is contained in the following : Rakfehitch vf=. Tayi.ou. County of Portli,) I, Theobald KafTeritch, of the Township of Downie, in the To Wit , i said County, Innkeeper, make oath and say : 1st. That some three years ago Mr. Chas. B Taylor came to me with a note for $30, and asked me to enclorse it for him, as the note was payalile to W. Mowatt or bearer. '2d. When the note came due, which was in three montlis after, Mr. Taylor told me he would pay it, and I would have no trouble at all about it. ;{rd. I sjwke to him twice after about the note, when lie said that he had paid part of the note, and would soon pay the balance. The note was in the hands of Mr. Alexander Grant, of Stratford. 4th. At another jme subsequent to this Taylor said he had paid the note in full and would show it, but he liad destroyed it, or mislaid it, or lost it ; but I might rest assured it was all right. 5th. Believing these statements, I paid no nKU'e attention to the matter until shortly before Taylor went away, when I got a letter from a lawyer demanding payment of the note for (rrant. Immediately afterwards I was sued in tlie Di- vision Court, and the plaintiff, Mr. Grant, let me off by paying $41.50, he paying the costs himself, as he believed I was badly used in tlie matter. 0th. I had no acquaintance with Taylor, except when I was a flieinber of Avon liodge, where Taylor also was. I did not think that he could be capal)le of acting so deceitfully towards me. I never had any other transaction with Taylor before nor since. All of which is sworn to before a J. P. Likewise the signature of Mr. Raller- itch attached. Now, Bro. Taylor, it is for you to yive us your defence, so that we may l>e able to lay the case clearly before the Bodge at tiie next meeting, '24th. The liiat- ter has probably been hanging long, but I can assure you, sir, that we have been as anxious about the matter as you have l)een. Bro. Taylor, bo kind enough to answer tliis by return of post, as it will re- quire all our time to act upon it before meeting night. , . Yours fraternally, in l'\ L. it T., HENRY GIBSON, In behalf of Committee. N. B. — As this is written hastily, there is no Seal attached. H. G. Moved by Rep. H. C. Bingham, seooiulecl by Hep. Jus. Smith, and Resolved, — That on account of the informality in the appeal from Bro. C. B. Taylor, the Grand Secretary be instructed to communicate with said Brother, in- forming him that his appeal is informal, and that in its present form this Grand Lodge cannot act upon it. ■■■■■' ■*>'T'"lt'i • V'.'v I f. ^ ■ *•. 864 JOURNAL OF THE ; 3 - on.' \. J •^, .•. .IV '• V • 1 y'i •'•'•i -■;••'..«*! 3 1 . ■ f|;;' t J^ /•) ■' « .■■1. •• ,;,;■• • (-.,1 '■ ■^■^N!i'='^^ -:j'^. :.;**' ./^•V : .■,■■■! f;.-.: -•■ .lit = >•' • ■^ i«;-./ N 3:-,:v4 The followinf^ appeals were submitted unci referred to Committee on Appeals : I'ouT BuiiwKLL, Nov. 5, 1868. To the N. G., Officers and Members of Erie Lodije No. 33, 1. O. O. F. : Ou the '26th of October I received a notice from your Secretary, saying that I WHB expelled from the Order for conduct unbecoming to an Odd Fellow. If I am guilty of anytliiiig of the kind, I doU't kuow it ; so, therefore, I muttt appeal to the Grand Lodge of Ontario. Ibt. The whole transaction of the Committee was illegal, and the charge wab brought through spite. 2d. That tne charge brought against me for using Lodge funds 1 deny, be- cause it was an individual transaction between Brother Milkes and myself. 3. That it was the opinion of Bro. Moor and others in the Lodge, when I wanted the Lodge to decide whether it was a Lodge or individual transaction, that the Lodge had nothing to do with me. JOHN J. McMATH, Hamilton, Sept. 10th, 1868. lo the li. \V. Grand Lodije of Ontario, 1. O. O. F. The petition and appeal of the undersigned respectfully sheweth : 1. That on the 7th day of May, 1868, I charged Bro. Robert Mdgill in Excel- sior Lodge No. 44, 1. O. O. F., in this city, with conduct derogatory to said Lodge and Order, as per Article six, section first, clause first, of our Constitution. 2. That said charge was duly investigated by a Committee appointed for the purpose, and their report upon the same submitted to tlie Lodge. 3. That said Committee reported the charge sustained. 4. That the Report was referred back to the Committee, and the charge again reported sustained 5. Ihat the Committee in their seeond report stated that the accused, al- though duly notified, had failed to appear. 6. That on motion, the report was received, and the Committee discharged. 7. That the Lodpfe refused to comply with a written request that the evidence on which the Committee based their decision be read in open Lodge. 8. That I stated to the Lodge that I was preparecTto produce still further evidence, (and of such a character that could not be impeached) if considered necessary. 9. That immediately following the discharge of the Committee, a resolution was passed, acquitting the said Bro. Robert Magill, (the accused) from all blame. I therefore hereby respectfully appeal from said action of Excelsior Lodge No. 44, on the grounds, — 1. On tmfaimess tp the accused, as per Article six, section third, clause third of Constitution. 2. That of unfairness to the accused, in dismissing the case when farther evidence was tendered. 3. Thatit wasinformalin acquitting a brother whom a duly appointed Com- mittee had reported guilty. 4. That it was strictly contrary to By-Law i)9 of said Lodge, and 5. That as the Report of the CommitMe did not involve the suspension or expulsion of the accused, and no appeal having been made, it was also a direct violation of clause third, section second and article six, of the Constitution. Yours in F. L. & T., W. H. McELCHERON. Member of Excelsior Lodge No. 44, 1.O.O.F. Grand Rep. James Woodyatt, from the Committee on Credentials, submitted the following Supplementary Report No. 2. '^ To the R. n . Grand Lodije of Ontario, f. O. O. 1<. : Your Committee on Credentials report, that they have examined the Certifi- cate of T. L. Payne, Representative of Ottsr Lodge No. 50, and iind the same correct and submit the following : ,1 1!^ > 1 '■ GEAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 305 Bcaulved, — That P. G., T. L. Piiyue be instructed in the G. L. Degree, and admitted to thiu Graud Lodge. T. PARTRIDGE, J. B. KING, JAMES WOOD YATT. The foUowiuff motion of Rei). T. Healy, of Union Lodge, was re- ferred to the Fiuanee Committee : Moved by Rep. T. Healy of Union Lodge, and seconded by Rep. P. B. Hatch of Gore Lodge, that the expenseu of the ueveral Lodges that sent Repre- sentatives to Brockville to form this Grand Lodge, in the year 185ti, be reiinbur- sed their expenses which was paid by the several Lodges at that time, there being a motion on the minutes of this Grand Lodge to the effect that the amounts be refunded to said Lodges when this Grand Lodge was in funds. Rep. H. C. Bingham, from the Committee on Keviaion, submitted their Report, and asked on account of its length, that it be considered by clauses as read. Agreed to. On reading Article *2, Section 1, Clause 4, the following amend- ment was made by Rep. J. J. Dyas, seconded by Grand Rep. H. Mc- Afee, and lost : That evury P. G. M. in good standing in Sidjordinate Lodge and Grand OHicers shall be admitted to seatn in tliis Grand Lodge, and shall have the power uf debating, making motions aiul voting on all iiuestious. On reading Clause 3, Section 2, cf Article 4, it was Moved in amendment by Rep. John Smith, seconded by Rep. J. J. Dyas, that tue present clauses stand for the election of oflBcers. Pending the discussion of the above, the Graud Lodge adjoui'ued until 9 o'clock a. m. to-morrow. SECOND DAY. y Hamilton, Aug. 5th, 1869. The Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order. The M. W. Grand Master, John Barr, in the chair. The Roll of Officers and Representatives called. Present : — ^All the Grand Offi- cers and a quorum of Representatives. The minutes of the previous sitting were read and approved. T. Partridge, D. G. M., from the Committee on Credentials, sub- mitted the following report, which was adopted : To the R. W. Grand Loihje of Ontario, I. O. 0. F. : We, your Committee on Credentials, having examined the certificate of Rep. Thomas Brown, of Eureka Lodge No. 30, find the same cori'ect, and beg to submit the following : Uesolven, — That Rep Thomas Brown be admitted to a seat in this Grand Lodge as a Representative of said Lodge. All of which is respectfully submitted in I'\ L. and T. J. B. KING, T. PARTRIDGE, JAMES WOODYATT 4. r ■■■' '^■•■r>:Vrii Vm i !■,«■ . <> .■■■'■ .■■• L'i-i ;' I •:■. . &';'ij ■■^1'., mm ■■. 'V'."^'. •■•,■■.■ i; .8'''' :4r;;'.'... ■•;■■•>; '4- % mi' I ■ * aU: .fr-: '^<'W' ■i-MlW'^ ■:'Pi ■'•'■'■llJ'-rMi'ifl \M '*•: ''i l' ij .-. 't ■ :' *• r< >■;■■••• I J.;. ■;■.<; '■" 4, tJ.i.- .^ . 1 •■%■: t. •'•-'•I*.- • ,f? JOURNAL OP THE The Grand Lodge then proceeded to consider the amendment of Rep. John Smith, wliicli was under discussion when the Grand Lodf;(e adjourned last evening, whicli was as follows : llfnolred, — " That the present cliiuses Mtaiid for the election of officers," which aineiuhnent prevailed. Moved by Kep. J. W. Ferguson, seconded by Rep. H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., That the further consideration of the report of the Committee on Revision be indefinitely postponed, and that the Committee be discharged. Moved by Rep. John Smith, seconded by Rep. J. Kuutz, in amend- ment, That Mie Report on the revision of the Constitution be refeiTed bacTc to the Committee . . Resohred in the affirmative. The vote being taken on the resolution of Rep. J. W. Ferguson, it was declaved lost. Grand Rep. James Woodyatt, on behalf of the C'ommittee on Re- vision, tendered the resignation of the Committee. Rep. J. W. Ferguson moved, seconded by Rei^. H. C. Bingham, That the resignation of the Committee on Revision be accepted. Resolved in the negative. Moved by Rep. J. J. Dyas, seconded by Rep. James Smith, That H. McAfee, P. G. M., and Rep. John Smith bo added to the Committee on revision. — Lost. Rep. H. C. Bingham, from the Committee on Appeals, submitted the following Report, which was adopted : To the [{. W. amiul Lrnhje 0/ Ontario, I. O. O. F. : Th3 Committee on Appeals beg leave to report, that in the case of Unity Lodge No. 47 against D. 13. G. M. Pierce, for refusing to install Bro. William Harper, N. G. elect, find that the action of D. D. G. M.Pierce was incorrect, and submit the following : liesolved, — Tha. the decision of the M. W. Grand Master in this case be sus- tained. ; . H. C. BINGHAM, J. G. DODD, T. PARTRIDGE, JAS. WOODYATT, • ' M. D. DAWSON. Rei). H. C. Bingham, from the same Committee, submitted the following report and resolution, which was on motion adopted : .^ To the li. 11 '. Ciidiid /jodi/e oj Ontario, I. O. O. l'\: We, your Conunittee on Appeals, beg leave to report that in the case of Bro. McMath against the action of Erie Lodge in expelling him from the Oixler, find that Bro. McMath appeals from the decision of the Lodge on the following grounds : 1st. That the whole transaction of the Committee was illegal, and the charge brought through spite. '2nd. Because the transaction was an individual one, and not a Lodge trans- action. 3rd. That it was the opinion of D. D G. M Bro. Moore and others in the Lodge, when I wanted the Lodge to decide whether it was a Lodge or individual transaction, that the Lodge had nothing to do with me. Your Committee find no evidence to sustain the first ground of appeal. We find the second ground of appeal not sustained, because the evidence in posses- it GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. 307 bIuu goes to show that it u>a« a Lodge transactiou. We And the third ground of appeal not suHtaiued becauHe we have uo evidence whatever touching the ques- tion before the Committee. The Committee therefore submit the following: Bcsolved, — That the appeal be dismisHed, in the meantime, fur lack of evi- dence to sustain it. H. C. BINGHAM, J. G. DODD, M. D. DAWSON, -TAS. WOODYATT. Rep. H. C. Bingham, from tlie same Committee, submitted the fol- lowing report and resolution, which were adopted : To the It. IF'. O'nind Lodije of (hitatio, I. O. O. F. We, your Committee, beg leave to report, that in the case of appeal of W. II. McElchercn against the action of Excelsior Lodge in the charge against Ro))ert McGill, find thai; the Lodge acted illegally in not taking action on the report of the Committee, and in refen-ing back the report, and in Anally discharging the Committee, (see Digest, page 139, clause 19): ''When a Committee appointed to try a member for unworthy conduct, has reported in favor of expidsion, the Lodge cannot omit action on the report made, imd appoint another Committee, but it must proceed upon the Report regularly made and properly before it." Tlip Committee therefore submit the following : Hemlved, — That the action of Excelsior Lodge in this case be reversed, and II iii^w trial oi'dered. H. C. BINGHAM, J. G. DODD, .IAS. WOODYATT, T. PARTRIDGE , M. D. DAWSON. Rep. James Smith, fr'om the Committee on tlie State of the Order, snl)mitted the following report and resolution : To the n. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. : - We, your Committee, appointed on the State of the Order, beg most respect- inlly to report : That we have examined that portion of the Grand Master's Address as sub- tnitted to us, and with regard to decisions we have pleasure to state that they are csrrect, and strictly in accordance with Constitution. It is to be regretted that the Grand Master has cause to complain of the dire- lictiou of duty evinced by the D. D. Grand Masters in not gubraitting to him the reports at the time which our laws provide that siu-h should be done. We trust, however, tliat in future such oflBcers will attend more faithfully to the duties al- lotted to them. With regard to Clause T of Grand Master's Report, calling upon this Grand Lodge to make it imperative on Sulwrdinate Lodges compelling officers to learn cliarges and working, your Committee do not consider it necessaryfor this Grand liodge to take any action on the recommendation of the Grand Master, but would leave the matter to local jmisdiction. Yoiir Committee fully endorse the sentiments expressed by the Grand Mas- tor relative to the Cniiadian Stara,aA American Odd Fellow, and hope the meni- liers will take particular notice thereof and govern themselves accordingly. Your Committee would specially express themselves with regard to the in- tei'cst shown by our Most Worthy Grand Master in visiting eveiy Lodge in our jurisdiction, that great credit is tnereby due to him in losing so much time in making his visits. To the following questions submitted by members, your Committee have cnrefully examined them, and herewith beg to submit our replies thereto : (iues. 1.— P. G. M., Bro. Wm. Bissell, Forest City Lodge: Is it right and Constitutional to pay an insane Brother weekly sick beneAts while he is provided for from another source ? Answer. — Yes. See Digest, page 15, and Journal of the Grand Lodge of the United States, pages 1993, 2137, 2177. Ques. 2. — Rep. M. D. Dawson, Forest City Lodge : Has a N. G. a right to withhold tlie salute, thus preventing a brother from retiring at any other time than during initiation ; if so, when and under what circumstances? 24 ^"^"^'■•fiiS' ■If.. ■•••'-;'. •m ".-■■■J • • y V I .>■■!• I' ■^VV^'" *•■:-'' •(■'■i*.<' ■ . . . , ■■■' ' ■■■ '.* ? . =1 ".:,.-.."■■'■■■". .; .-i'- iH^'n >■■ »»■ ■ h mm •Iff ■ ■■t\.:-U 868 JOURNAL OF THE ll! r. ' 8 j *•^i; . ■: ;.•■ H ' ■ 1' '. ■•'^- ■ 1..' '■•■^•-,r^'(' 1 '^ ' ;■•.;■ '.: J 1 ' ■■ :--^'.-::r |.-' ■ --i-.W^^h' r ■-\-.^M. I'i *■' i'i* > 'v->^- r; -I:*"" Answer. — The only law we can find on the subject Ih Rule of Order No- 22 Ques. 4. — Rep. J. J. Dyas, Dominion Lodge ; Are the donationH to Lodges suhjecit to the Grand Lodge tax '.' Answer. — Yen. Article 8, ClauHc 1, Section 1, of Constitution states thatthis Grand Lodge is entitled to 10 per cent, of the gross receipts iVfter deducting Widow and Orphan Fund, we would recommend that said clause l)e amended so as to exempt donations. Ques. 5. — Rep. Hu. Blain, Covenant Lodge ; Can tlic amount charged Cove- nant Lodge No. 52, for working and degi'ee hooi. F.: Your Committee on Credentials Report : Having examined the Certificate of P. G. Harper Wilson, of Union Lodge No. 16, and finding the same correct sub- mit the following : ' ice for two j Report iiH GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 869 Jlfnolved ,— That F-ro, Harper Wilson be inBtinicted in the Grand Lodge Depirec iiud admitted to tliis Grand IjudKe. T. PAllTRIDGE, J. B KING, JAMES WOODY ATT. The Report of tlie Committee on tlie State of the Order, which was under discuHsion when the *>rand Lodge adjourned, was now taken up. Grand Master's Decisions. — On the motion to adopt Clause l.the following* amendment moved by Rep, Rol)ert Evans, seconded by Rep. J. W. Ferguson, was agreed to. Resolved, — That the last Clause of the deciaiou, No. 4, of the Grand Master, 1)6 reversed. On motion the Clause as amended was adopted. Clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18, 14, 15, were adopted. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS OF REPRESENTATIVES. On motion to adopt Clause 20, Rep. A. Frew, seconded by Rep. John Smith, moved to amend by substituting the following : Uesolved, — That the N. G. has no right to prevent a Brother retiring, except during Initiation. Rep. M. D. Dawson, seconded by Rep. J. G. Dodd, moved, in amendment to the amendment, to substitute the following, which was adopted : Besolved, — That the N. G. is allowed discretionary power, but not compelled to prevent Brothers from retiring except during Initiation. On motion to adopt Clause 80, Rep. H. C. Bingham, seconded by Rep. Jas. Hutchison, moved the following : Resolved, — That the question be answered, Yes. Rep. John Smith, seconded by Rep. A. Frew, moved, in amend- ment to the amendment, that the following be substituted, which was agreed to : Resolved, — That donations to any Lodge do not constitute any part of the regular receipts of said Lodge, and therefore the Grand Lodge are not entitled to the usual percentage on said donations. The report of the Committee as amended was then adopted. The following moved by H. McAfee, G. Rep., seconded by Rep. Dyas, was agreed to, and the Grand Master named as the Committee : H. McAfee, G. Rep., Rep. Jas. Smith, and Grand Sec.-Treas. J. B. King. Resolved, — That the suin of thirty dollars be appropriated for the purpose of (It'fi-aying the incidental expenses of this session of the Grand Lodge, andl^that a Committee be appointed to dispense the same. Rep. J. J. Dyas, from the Committee on Laws of Subordinates, submitted the following report : To tlie /?. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. 0. F. : Clause 1. We have examined the By-laws of Covenant Lodge No. 52, and beg to recommend their approval with this exception : Clause 1. Omit all after " N. G." and prior to " at the request," &e. Clause 2. We have examined the proposed amendments to the By-laws of Gore Lodge No. 34, and beg to recommend their approval, with the exception of that part of By-law No. 47, which says, "And no beuei\t to be paid for flie first week's 8ickneB8,"a8wecon8ider it conflicts with Art. 5, sec. 2, clause 1, oftheCon- vfc ^- i»^ .. • .; 11' •I 1.. m- ■ ■(•'■ ' ; 1 ■ , .,.:-(,. i ' 1 w . ■'..5,1 ' ■ ' i ■■■ ^f' ■ ■ »'••,■ ', IJv.t . ^ i' I' ;•'■*■■ ^ .) i •■'■' V i, i '' - ,j ■A, h-:f.V>-. ■>'.■■■ > •* *' i-\.- " •' ■■ •■'•-;i.. ^it^^,. \'U jm '"'''■y!:- ^'rm% A ^ V ^ i' >■<• s •'^,^■v/•.,^•,^Mr<' >l m. i» .,M. 1 . i. I (■■l ■ • i!" ■*;■■ : at ■ ■;i'^^■'^• M ; • - • •■ „,/§■• :^'^* ]•■?': r ? '^^ I ri .J. I- ••■■. '•'■.■■ft' » 1 :.'>!■■ 870 JOURNAL OP THE atitntion of the Subordinate Lod^eR, which says that " Every member shall be entitled to receive from the general fund sucli weekly sick benefltH as may bo fixed by the By-lawH." ClauHe 3. We have examined the proposed umendment to the By-lawH of Monut Zion Lodge No, 4H, and beg to recommend its tipproval. Yoni-s, in F. L. and T,, J. J. DYA8, JOHN SMITH SAMUPJL FLOltY, THOS. T. IRVING, .TAC<1B KTTNTZ. The following amendment was adopted, and the Report aH ho amended was adopted : Moved by Rep. P. B. Hatch, seconded l)y Rep. J. W. Ferguson, and Iteaoliwd, — Tlmt that portion of the Committee's report in regiird to clause 47 be stricken out. Rep. A. Frew, from the Committee on Finance, submitted the fol- lowing report, which was adopted : To the It. \V. (Jmtiil Loihi,' of (hitorio, I. (). (). /''. . The Finance Committee, to whom was referred the VI, \V. Grand Master's Rppoi-t, beg leave to submit the following: on AM) MASTKU's RKPOUT. Clause C — Relating to new seal for G. L., on account of changing the name of this Grand Lodge from Gi'und Lodge of C. W. to G. L. of Ontario. Clause D — Refennng to the purchase of one hundred new chartei-s for this G. Lodge, in conse<|uence of alteration of name of this G. L,, as described in clause C of G, M. Rcpoi-t. Clause E — Referring to the investment of (t. L. funds in Dominion stock to the amount of live hundred dollars. We, your Committee, liaving carefully examined the foregoing clauses of G, M, Report, respectfully beg leave to recommend their adoption. All of which is respectfully submitted. ARCH, FREW, .TAMES BIRD, .JOHN WRIGHT, THOS. BROWN, THOS. McKEE. Rep. A. Frew, from tlie same Committee, submitted the following Report, which was adojjted : To the n. W. Oraiiii Lodr/e of Ontario, I. (). O. /•'. .• GRAND SF.CRKTARY'S RKPORT, Clause 2, Relating to the American Odd Fellow being subscribed for by this Grand Lodge, Clause 4. Relating to the investment of the surolus funds of this Grand Lodge, has been canned out in accordance with a resolution passed by this Grand Lodge at its session of IWJT, the following investments have been made, viz: ^•Dominion stock, $600; United States 5-20's boncfs, $200, for which was paifl |;1 06.13 in gold; Post Office Savings Bank deposit, $250 : total invested, $916,13. We, your Committee, And on examination, that the above is invested in the nan^e of the Grand Secretary, and that he holds bonds and scrips for tlie same. Clause 9, Relating to the receipts and expenditures for the year, correct. Clause 10. Relating to receipts and disbursements, and funds on hand of the various Subordinate Lodges, connect ; and i-ecommend the adoption of the fore- going clauses All of which is respectfully submitted. ARCH. FREW, .TAMES BIRD, .TOHN WRIGHT, THOMAS BBOWN, ' ' ■ . THOMAS McKEE. Rep. A. Frew, from the same Committee, submitted the following report, which was adopted : il Mastor's he nanip of GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 871 lo the U. \\\ (Jtunil Isuihjeof OiiUitio, I. (). OF.: Yuur CoiiiiiiittL-o on Finance beg leave, au a Huppleiiientary to their previouH reiiort, Uial they have exaiiiiuuil tlie U. M> aci'iiuiit (9iU-0U) iiuaiuHt this G, L., in- curred in utti(dal viHitH tu Suburdiiuite LudgeH aud ComtnuuicationK Hud recoiu> ait'ud tliat tli3 BauiG bu paid. Yours, in 1'. L. and T., ARCH. 1 KKW, JAMES mUU, THOMAS McKEE, THOMAS BROWN, .JOHN WIUOHT. Itoi). A. Frew, I'roiu tlie same Committtie, submitted the I'ulluwiug iei»oi*t, wliich was adopted : To till' /i. If. (irtitid hoihje of Onturio, f. (). (K F. : Your Committee, in referring to the j)r()ceediugs of G. L. held in Brocliville in 185(i, ttud tlie resolution referred to in Rep. T. Healy's motiou eonect, but would recommend that the several Subordinate Lodges send in their aceouiits. Ymire, in F. L. and T., ARCH. FREW, .JAMES I3IRD, THOMAS McKEE, THOS. BROWN. liep. Uugli Blaiii, from tlie (Jummittee uu Le^^islatiou, submitted the foUowim; reijort : To the It. W. (inind Lodije of (hituriu, 1. U. O. F.: The Committee on Ijegislatiou beg leave to submit the following rejwrt, vi/.: ( )n matter referred to this Committee by Distributing Committee, viu.: On clause V of the No. 20. SJ. Your Committee are deeply impressed with the ne(,'essity ofappointing a Suecial Commissioner to visit the various localities throughout this jurisdiction likely to be suitable places for the establishment of our beloved Order, the said ('ommissioner to use every legitimate and proper means in his power to induce ^fentlemen whom he thinks will make fit members and good Oda Fellows, either to join some Lodge convenient to their place of residence, and there take the de- ;;reeB requisite to enable them to petition for a warrant to institute new Lodges iu accordance with the pi'escribed form, or make any other arrangements wluch may be consistent Avith the usages of the Order. 2. Your Committee would also urge the advisability of members of adjacent Lodges taking withdrawal cards for the purpose of aiding in the organization of uew Lodges, thereby materially assisting in the furtherance of Odd Fellowship in this jurisdiction, and disseminating the broad principles of Friendship, Love and Truth. S, The funds of the R. W. G. body being hardly sufficient to warrant any con- siderable expenditure during the present year, your Committee would advise the visits contemplated to be conducted in the most economical and favorable manner practicable. CJUKSTION 3. 4. That in balloting for Rep. to G. L., the name of only one candidate sliall be written upon any ballot, aud a majority of the ballots cast shall be necessary to a choice ; should there be no choice iu any case, the name of the candidate re- ceiving the smallest number of ballots shall be dropped on proceeding to each succeeding ballot. port. In conclusion, your Committee beg to move tlie adoption of the foregoing re- All of which is respectfully submitted- H. BLAIN, .1. B. McINTYRE, JOHN BOWDEN, ROBERT EVANS. The report was on motion taken up and considered seriatim. On motion to adopt clause 1, Rep. T. T. Irving moved, seconded by Kep. Gibson, to amend as follows : Resolved, — That clause 1, relative to a salaried commissioner being employed by the Grand Lodge, be stricken out. * ■ •! < • ' .. f ,'♦•' 1 «_. 1, . '..L; ■ -J . ,, , '•■'.'.I '1 •'^•"'-'!v'\ :■ ■'■' ' - ■*.- ■ "''';'" * ' >■ mm ■ ' ■: r*>,v;r : * . I ,n>:;' '.'< .If: ; .*'''"rf-'i.i;.. . .! ••...,;!>,JU» 1. •»•;• '■' ■-•■•■S''if /•: -^ . '. ^••'^;"• r ■''■•• , .*•• •i ■ :■£■:•■■: H • ■•.,•• ij{ Ji"' •••■•• M "ill' '■'••^ Ml JOURNAL OF THE Hop. JanieH Sniitli, Hocundod by Rep. M. Mclntyru, luovud, in luiiendiiiont to the uiiieuduiont, the foll(>win)r, wliicli wiih nut ti^njiid : ItfHuhwd, — That the cuiiHidumtioii of that portion of the report of tho LugiM- lutive Cominitt«e with regard to the appointing of a rt|)ecial coniniiHMioucr, )>e laid over until next HesHioii. The queHtiuu recurring upon tlio aniendniont of Itep. T. T. Irving, it was reHolved in the aflirniutive, and the uluuHe ati amended was adopted. ClauHe 2 adopted. On motion to adopt clauH« t), Grand Uep. JameHWoodyatt, Hecond- ed by Rep. J. Hunter, moved in amendment the following, which pre- vailed : i?c«o/f«(i,— That olaime 3 he Htricken out. On motion to adopt flauHe 4, Rep. Saniuel Flory, neconded by ReiJ. J. Heron, moved in amendment the following, which was not agreed to : Resolved,— 'Shut na many nanicM l>e placed on the ballot an the Lodge ia en- titled to BepreHentatives. The Report as amended was then adopted. Rep. J. J. Ramsay, from the Committee on Returns, submitted the following rej)ort, which was adopted : To the n. II'. (J rami LmUje of Ontario, I. (). (). />'. : Your Conjniittoe on KetiU'nH bej{ leiive to report, that they have examined the Henii-annual retunm of the Sulmrdiuate LodgeM in thiri juriBdiction, and would reHpectfully Hubinit the follow ing : The 8enii-annu;il return of lirock Ijodge No. 5), we find to Im correct, except- ing the total nienihership returuH, in wliich we find aii error, which we cannot account for, but which is corrected by the Permaueut Secretary of said Lodge in a list of members, foi-warded to the R. W. Grand Secretary subseciuent lo the semi-annual return. We also discover an eiTor of omission in the return ending Dec. 31, 1868, the Vice-Grand not having signed the same. Your Comr ittee would recommend that this R. W. Grand Lodge be governed by the list of the Permanent Secretary of Brock Lodge referred to above. Union Lodge No. 16 — an eiTor was discovered in the return for the term end- ing J uue 80th, 1869, in having ^>luced the names of those who ceased to be mem- bers for N. P. D. in the suspension column, and the names of members suspended not given. Chatham Lodge No. 29— an error in eacli of the semi-annual returns of this Lodge was discovered ; in the one for the tenn ending Uec. 31, 1868, four mem- bers are reported suspended, while the name of only one is given ; also the omission of the Vice-Grand's signature. In the return for the term ending June 30, 1869, six meirbei-8 aic reported suspended, and their names are omitted. Eureka Lodge No. 30, we find correct. Erie Lodge No.33 — injBemi-unuualreportfortermendiugDec.31,186t aueiTor occurs, in having reported one member "too many in good standing. In report for term ending June 30tb, 1869, we iind a mistatement in total membership (as per last report) ; also a mistake in the nieniViers in good standing in reporting 43, while we find them entitled to 47. Gore Lodge No. 84 — in the report for term ending June 30, 1869, we find the names of iive brothers suspended, while only two are acknowledged in the sum- mary. Samaritan Lodge No. 35, we find correct. .^ St Mai-ys Lodge No- 36, we find correct. * Forest City Lodge No. 38, we find correct. Avon Lodge No. 41 — in the report for term ending June 30th, 1869, we liud a uiistake, they having reported in total membei-ship 98, which should be 94. Excelsior Lodge No. 44, we find correct. Frontier Lodge No. 45 — in a report for term ending Dec. 31bt we find in the summary twelve initiated, while the names of only eleven are given. (UlAND LOUGR OK ON'TAUK). 373 Muiiiit /iuii liodK** No. 4l>— wt! Hiid iiicotrect, it luiviiig reported tutui mem- hui'Hliip ill tliH lepiii't (if ttiriu i-iuliii^ Di'i'. iilsl, Mki, U> )io ill inHtioul uf ik). Wu liiHi) flnil tho iiiiiouiit of (ri'iiiid LodKi- ?:,:....:;|wl| •,■■■••. .s -.■.•if->. ■■' » l' .•' • ,i ■ '•'•' , • ■■ ;■:■. 4 »!-!' '1 ■ ik-- > ' '"M-;;,:.. ;!^-> ■I ^1 s' ■1^ .*i -1.1: lir" i 1 374 JOUKKAL OF THE the past year was conducted; as well as the evident pronperity of the Ordershowu thereby There are a few documeuts lequuiug Hpecial atieution fiuiii this Coiniuittee. We are pleased to notice that invitations were extended tu tlie G. 8. by several Lodges in the jurisdiction to attecd sociables held by thttm. The several Circulars issued by the G, L. of Ontario and the G. L. U. S. have l)tieu before the Lodges, and require no fm-ther attention. The correspondence between tlie G. S. and Grand Sire Fanisworth, res))fct- iug the W. and O. Fire and Life Insui'ance Company, informs us that said com- pany is in successful operation ; a fact that we are pleased to note, and we would recomnieud it to the patronage of the Brotlierhood. The address of V. G. Sire Veitch, laid before us, is an able document, and should be in the hands of every (idd Fellow. We are pleas'^' ro see that the G. S. has succeeded in obtaining reduced fares on the G. W. P vi' ;eps. attending tliis Session, and recommend that t)ie thauks of this G. L. b V /eyed by tlie G. S. to the Managiug Director of said Hallway for his liberality . Respectfully submitted. " THOS. LAWLESS, K. J. C. DAWSON, GEO. DENNIS, PAUL HIDDEN. Jas. Woodyatt, Graud Rep., from the Special Committee appoint- ed to cousider tlie commuiiicatioii from the Odd FoIIowh' Provident AsHoeiatiou, submitted the foUowinf? report, which was adopted : To the li. II". (Jinnd fjodije of Untariu, I. O. O. F. Tlie Special Committee appointed to consider tlie Itules and llegulatiims of the Odd Fellows' Provident Association of Ontario, beg to report that they li'Vc carefully considered the same and suggest the following altemtious and amend- ments thereto : I. That the word " Provident '" be struck out wherever it occurs, referring to the name of the Association, and tlie word " Benevolent " substituted therefor. 1 Article 2, section 1, after the word " standing " in tlie tliird line, insert the words, " as defined by Grand Lodge." 3. Article 2, section 2, clause &, after the word " health " at the end of tlic second line, add "from a surgeon named by the Lodge." 3. Article 2, section 2, clause d, strike out the words "in the funds," in the second line, and insert in lieu thereof the words " to the Treasurer." 4. Article 3, section 1, clause a, after the word "fees" insert the word "do- nations." 5. Article 3, section 1, clause v, make the last line read thus, "and from the other, the necessary expenses, if recjuired." 6. Article 3, section 2, clause &, strike out the word " Treasurer" in the eighth line. 7. Article 3, section 2, clause b, strike out the word "Treasurer" in Jthe second line. 8. Article 4, after the words " Vite-PreHident," strike out the word "and," between the words " Secretaiy-Treasurer," insert the words "and a." 9. Article 5, section 2, insert the woixl " three " at the end of the first line, and strike out the word " two " in the fifth line, and insert in lieu thereof the word "one." 10. Article 5, section 3, insert the word "three " before "representatives" in first line, and strike out all after article IV. II. Article 5, section fi, strike out the word " Treasurer" where it appears in the fifth line, and the word " Secretary " where it appears in the eighth hue. 12. Strike out the word "drunkenness " in the eight line, and substitute the word " intemperance." .. , ,^1 GltAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 876 Witli thesb chaugeH we would recomnibucl it to the favumble uoimidertitiou of the Members of the Order. .. In eouehmiuu we beg to move tlie following : Uenuli'ed, — That the foregoing Report be iidopted. All of whieh is respeetfully submitted. ,TAS. WOOJ)YATT, HENKY McAFJiE, THOS. LAWLESS, T'. A. TARKANT, HUGH BLAINE. Till! following was resolved iu the attiniative : Moved hy Rei). John Smith, seconded by Rep. A. Frew : Iteaolved, — That the huui of f^o be reimbursed by the (irand Ijodge to Domin- ion Lodge No. 48, being the anioiiut of percentage paid to the Grand Lodge on donation of ^50, presented to Dominion Lodge l)y Forest City Lodge. The following, moved by Rep. H. Blaiu, seconded by Rep. J. G. Dodd, was agreed to : liesolved, — That the elective Grand Officers be authorized to purchase before our next annual session, for the use of this Grand Lodge and its officers, a com- plete set of regalia and jewels, the necessaiy expense and cost to be defrayed by this Grand Lodge. Rep. T. A. Tan-ant, from the Committee on Printing, submitted tlic following report, which was. on motion, taken up and considered serin ti III, and adojited : To the ft. W. (Jiaiul Uxhf uj Onhiiio. I. (>. (J. /■'.: Rbi'okt of CoMMiTTKF. ON PitiNTiNG. — Having examined clauses ii, (j and 7 of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer's report, we beg leave to advise as follows : 1. In regard to the Grand Secretary's action in getting one hundred copies of our Subordinate Lodge charters printed, that this action be sustained. 2. With regard to the blank charters received from the Grand Secretary of lli(^ Grand liodge of Michigan, that the Grand Secretary of this Gi-and Lodge bo instructed to acknowledge the receipt of the same, and to inform the Grand Sec- letary of Mii.diigan Grand Lodge that, as we liave a stone for printing our Lodge charters, we shall not require to procure them from any other source. 3. vVith regard to clause G of the Grand Secretary's report, we advise that his iiction in the matter be sustained. •1. AVltli regard to clause 7, we Ijeg to refer the same to the Committee ou Legislation. In conclusion, your Committee would m .vfe the adoption of this report. Yours, in F. L. and T., T. A. TARRANT, WM. McNEIL, JOHN SCHNEIDER, WM. IRVING. H. McAfee, Grand Representative, from the Special Committee ap- pointed to consider the letter received from Thos. Tindill, of the Man- chester Unity, I. O. O. F., submitted the following report, which was . adopted : ,, To the R. W. Gmml Loihje of Ontario, I. (K O. F.: The Special Committee appointed to meet Mr Thomas Tindill in response to :i letter from him addressed to the M. W. G. Master, beg leave most respectfully to report that they met Mr. Tindill last evening, and had considerable conversa- tion with the gentleman about merging the Canadinn I. O. F. M U. into our Order by initiation, but that nothing definite could be arrived at, as Mr. Tindill was not authorized to communicate officially by that Order, and the question of / i^ < ;^v(;^ ■ -'■■ '..;W.P .■■■} ■ 11 .•.'■■■« J suNir 1 ' :.V.i«^./|^^••:K•fNi^• '■* •• .' A I. "4, f. V'1 ''W !'-v' .■f ^ ^rlv - if -. "iv * /^ 5' • y ■ i' \'4y lib/ r-^i^,- 8TO JOURNAL OF THE mergement of said Cauadiau Order O. F. into our Order, reiuaiuB as it was before said conf«rcuce. We therefore ask to bo discharged from further consideration of this matter. Kespeutfully submitted in F. L. and T, HENRY McAFEE, JAMES WOODY ATT, THOMAS PARTRIDGE. Oil luotiuu, the Grand Lodge adjoiu'uud at 0.30 {>. iii., to meet at 8. 15 p. m. EVENING SESSION. Gr>nd Lodge Room, 8.15 P. M. The Grand Lodge met pursuant to adjournment. Grand Master Bro. Barr in the chair. Roll called ; all the Officers and Representatives present. Minutes of the afternoon session were read and approved. • The following moved by Rep. John Gibson, seconded by Rep. Geo. Dennis, was not agreed to : 7ieso/we. 0. J'. Your Ccimmittee on Legislation beg must ios|(ecttully to submit the follow- ing Report ; Your Committee are of opinion tiiat they cannot, according to justice, recom- mend that the subordiuiite Lodgjs be compelled to purchase their supplies from this Grand Lodge at the present exorbitant prices. Your Committee would therefore advise that the figures to be charged by this Grand Lodge be so anau- ged, as to induce the various Lodges to i)urcjiase the aforesaid supplies through this R. W. Grand Body, H. BLAIN, J. B. McINTYRE, : ,. i .. •. - ROBERT EVANS, JOHN BOWDEN. In pursuance to notice given last year, tho following amendment to the Constitution was submitted by Rep. J. J. Dyas, seconded by Rep. J. G. Dodd : ' -\ ailAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 377 Resolved, — That Article 2, Clause 4, of the Constitution of the Hubordiuate Lodges be amended aa followB: "That one-third of the quarterly contribution be placed to the credit of the W. & O. Fund, instead of one-fifth, as it now reads." Bep. J. B. Mclntyre moved in amendment, seconded by Rep. P. B. Hatch, "That the proposed amendment be laid upon the tabic for one year. The amendment prevailed, and the original motion was lost. Bep. A. Frew, from the Committee on Finance, submitted the fol- lowing Beport, which was adopted : To the B. W. Gmtul Lodge of Ontano, I. O. O. F. We, your Committee on Finance, have considered the motion of Bep. J. J. Dyas, seconded by Bep. Thos. Lawless, That this Grand Lodge lend the Grand Encampment, about to be instituted in this Jurisdiction, the sum of One Hundred Dollars, if applied for. We would therefore, (in consideration that this Grand Lodge, having ample funds, and to spare) report, that the motion of Bep. J. -T. Dyas, as follows, be adopted, viz : Beaolved, — That the Elective Ofiicers of this Grand Lodge be authorized, if applied to in that behalf, to lend to the B. W. Encampment, about to be insti- tuted, the sum of one hundred dollars. All of which is respectfully submitted. ABCH'D FREW, JAMES BIRD, THOS. McKEE, JOHN WRIGHT, THOMAS BROWN. Rep. A. Frew, Chaii-man of the Committee on Finance, presented the following : I'o the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontaiio, J. O. O. F.: -, Your Finance Committee have great pleasure to inform this Grand Body, that the books, papers and accounts of this Lodge, are and have been kept in the most perfect order, by our Worthy Grand Secretary, in consequence of which your Committee's duties were thereby materially facilitated; we have much pleasure, therefore, in bearing testimony to the manner in wliich the accounts of this Lodge have been kept. Yours in F. L. & T., ARCH. FREW, Cliainuttn. The following, moved by Bep. John J. Bamsay, seconded by Bep. Mclntyre, was adopted : Itesolved, — That the motion striking out tlie clause, in the report of the Com- mittee on Revision of Constitution, referiiug to the election of ofiicers, be re- considered. The following, on motion of Bep. B. Evans, seconded by Bep J. B. Mclntyre, was agreed to : Unsolved, — That the Grand Lodge hear the amendments to the Constitution, at> proposed by the Revision Committee, without any discussion whatever, and that this Grand Lodge order the same to be printed, and copies to be sent to all the Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction, there to be discussed, ho that the representatives will be in a position at the next session of this Grand Lodge to meet the wishes of the meinbers of the Order in general. The following moved by Bep. J. G. Dodd, seconded by Bep. M. D. Dawson, was adopted, Resolved, — That this Grand Lodge recognizing the groat benefits to Ik; deriv- ed by Odd Fellows from the perusal of peti<>dicals devoted to the furtherance of the Order and recognizing the great interest taken by the " Olive Wreath" in ■;■•'■■■■ {^ '%' ■{■■.,'' y '^ ■-■.1.'" ■ "-, '; t '? r')',- ^ -•i'^.^:.^kli*■'H■ ;. :-''tY.\^''i''4'';±'«lffiu .■■; j* *''-ii ' *■ ^^ 378 JOURNAL OF THE lll|W]>P.| ;--'_l--> i^. :*••.' Si >\ w liitt?!? I '^, r -r.' ■• -i-i m i-,/ (3aiuidiau Odd FellowHhi)), we beg tu recoiumeud it to the vtiriouH lodges iu the jiu'iHctioii as a periodical worthy of support. By couHent the reading of the Reiioii of the C'oinmittee on ReviHiou was dispensed with, and the report ordered to he printed iu pamphlet fonu, as per resolution to that effect. The foUowiui' was resolved iu the affirmative : ,,. ' ^ " ii i On motion of Rep. T. A. Tarrant, seconded hy Rep. Bluiuu, • .., liesolved, — That the course pursued hy the Brethren of Uaiuiltou iu . 1 " T. Healey elected on '2nd hallot. Rep. Jas. Smith nominated Juo Smitli for Grantl Wartleu. " J. Kuutz '^ " J. Hunter " H. C. Bingham " ■ >, " H. McAfee " J. J. Dyas , " R. Wigmore " W. Bissell " J. J. Ramsay *' Jas. Smitli Reps. Jno. Smith, Jas. Dyas withdrew. Reps. J. Gibson and C. E. Peirce withdrew after 1st ballot. Rep. J. Wright declared elected on 8rd ballot. Rep. Ferguson nominated J. B. King for Grand Secretary and Treasurer, declared elected by acclanuition. P.G. J. Hutchinson nominated .J. Barr for Grand Representative. " J. Hunter " Jas. Woodyatt " " J. Heron " R. Wigmore " G.Irwin ■ ./;t " Jas. Smith i-t ••';':>% .na (-\»-n> G. Powell W. Bissell R, Wigmore J. G. Dodd G H. Marlatt R. Ivirkpatrick P. B. Hatch it R. Barbour .. .Tas. Heron hfc J.J. Ramsay .Jno Gibson •T. Ferguson A. Frew J. Wright C. v.. Peirce ■ r: > *t> All, ■,-. >• ■( 1 - -11'. t( ..■••. /it 1. J. J. Dyas fc. iron, J. W. Ferguson, A. Few and J. J. ■:i^ I GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. 379 " J. G. Dodd '• S. G. Dolson '• " M. D. Dawson " H. C. Bingliam " "-'' " E. Beltz " W. Bissell Keps. R. Wigmore, S. G. Dolson and H. C. Bingliani declined. Rep. W. Bissell dropped on 1st ballot. Grand Rep. Jas. Woodyatt re-elected on 2nd ballot. Installation of Officers being in order, Grand Rej). H. McAfee and P. G. M. H. C. Bingham introduced Thos. Partridge G. M. elect, who was therefore duly installed into the dignitied position of Grand Master. . • '■ ;. - • . i The same Brothers then presented Rep. T. Heah' of Union Lodge ■ Deputy Grand Master elect, who was dulj- installed. The same Brothers tlien pi-esented Rep. Jnf). Wright of Brock Lodge No. 5>, Grand Warden elect, who was thereupon duly installed. The same Committee then presented J. B. King, of Gore Lodge No. ;J4, Grand Secretary and Treasurer elect, wlio was duly installed. The Grand Master then made tlie following appointments : P.G. M. Blume Grand Conductor " G. H. Marlatt " Marshall " .1. B. Mclntyre '• Guardian " J.W.Ferguson " Chaplain And also appointed the following District Deputy Grand Masters : P.G. W. Fitzsiramons Brockville. " Jas. Bird.. St. Catharines. " Isaac Smith Chatliam. " J. G. Dodd London. " V. S. Milkes Pt. Burwell. " P. B. Hatch Brantford. " J. F. Morey lugersoU. " Robert Barbour St. Marys. " F. Winkler Stratford. " Thos. Lawless Hamilton. " Geo. Irwin ...Windsor. ; " J. D. Amterson Newbury. " Hugh Blain Toronto. " J. C. Lindop Tilsonburg. '* Robt. Eggleton Mitdiell. ' Thos. McKee Clifton. The following, on motion of Rep. J. J. Ramsay, seconded by Itep. T. L. Paine, was adopted : Wliereas, owing to the very considerable increase of Lodges and meml)ers in tliis jnrisdic'tion, the work pertiiining to tlio ottiee of R. \V. G. Secretary has been greatly aiiginented, consuming much valuable time of tlnit oHicer, therefore it is Resolrrti. — That the siilHry of that ofiicer be hereby increased from 8100 to Rep. T. T. Irving, seconded by Rep. Jolm Gibson, moved the fol- lowing : Besolvtulf—'rhiit tlie funds of this Grand Lodge be invested in tlie names of the Grand Mastsr, Deputy Grand Master and the Secretary, as each may be elected ■■■•■,■■■■, m V ■ "I ^^ .■'■• •\ 880 JOURNAL OP THE ¥W. annually, and that the amount invested in U. S. Bonds be, as soon as practicable, disposed of and invested in Canadian aecuritieg. Rep. J. J. Dyas, seconded by Rep. S. Flory, moved in amendment as foUo^VH : Resolved,— That all after tlie word "annually" he struck out. The reHolution au amended was adopted. Rep. P. B. Hatch, from the Committee on Mileage and Per-diem, ' Hubmitte•■• 10 00 8 88 Grand Rep. to G. L. U. S Grand " " " " ...., 8 88 18 88 6 56 Grand Conductor 1 1 4 4 9 68 6 88 1 50 9500 44 'n % V S'a (0 4> •sg. 3 o H ) 947 52 19 68 30 40 38 32 10 96 > 15 76 1 17 12 1 19 36 i 40 32 1 17 76 1 14 00 56 64 il 13 04 1 8 00 ) 20 16 1 7 12 » 7 76 1 9 92 1 14 24 » 7 44 1 4 00 ) 12 OR . 10 00 » 8 88 1 8 88 1 18 88 I 6 56 1 9 68 1 6 88 I95OO 44 GBAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 881 The fovbgoing table ir made nt 4 cents per mile, and two dollars per diem. In concluHion, yom Committee beg to Hubmit the following resolution, viz : Ecsolvcd, — That tlie foregoing report be adopted, and that the (trand Master do issue orders on the Grand Treasurer in nrcordance therewith in favor of the Officers and Representatives. 1*. B. HATCH, GEO. POWELL, Sr., G. h. MARLATT, .TNO. SCHNEIDER, M. BLUME. Rep. T. T. Irvin}» movod. seconded by Rep. John Gibson, the fol- lowing : Itcnoh-etJ, — That when i.i^ Grand Lodj:P adjonras it does so to meet at Strat- foi'd, on tirst Wednesday in Augtist, 1870. When Rep. Hutchinson, of Bro<;k Lodj;e. arose to a question of order, which was not sustained, but upon consideration the subject whs left over till a later hour in the session. The following, moved by Rep. J. Heron, seconded by Rep. T. Brown, was adopted unanimously : Besoliril, — That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are due, and are hereby ten- dered to the Officers and members of Exrelsior and Unity Lodges for the use of thoir room during the session. Grand Rep., H. McAfee, moved that the Grand Lodge have 5(X) copies of the Grand Lodge proceedings printed as early as possible. The Grand Lodge resolved itself into secret session, when the Grand Representatives jjroceeded to instruct the Grand Lodge in the unwritten work ; after which the Grand Lodge proceeded with the re- gular business. Rep. J. Gibson's motion relative to adjournment was again taken up, when it was moved in amendment by Rep. J. Hutchinson, seconded by Rep. J. Wright: Resolved, — That the word Stratford be stricken out, and the word Brockville inserted. Whereupon Rep. J. Gibson withdrew his motion, and the question recurring upon the amc idment of Rep. J. Hutchinson, which thus be- came the original motion, it was resolved in the affirmative. The following was moved by Rep. M. Blume, seconded by Rep. .1. J. Ramsay, and unanimously agreed to : Resolved, — That the sincere thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendei-ed to the etiring officers and members of this Grand Lodge for the efficient manner in which they have discharged the duties devolving upon them during the past year, so much to the prosperity of the Order. The following, moved by Rep. James Smith, seconded by P. G, M., John Barr, was resolved in the affirmative : Resolved, — That the Grand Secretary be instructed to order the Amerirnv Oddfellow, from Bro. Orr, for the ensuing year, say one copy to each of tlie Sub- ordinate Ijodges in this jurisdiction. The following, on motion of Rep. James Smith, seconded by Ren. J. J. Dyas, was adopted : Resolved, — That the sum of four dollars be paid to the .Janitors, and that a draft be di-awu on the Treasurer for the amoimt. -■.v. J .-'i* '4k:\ ■■■■■.' '■'■^' ir*'i!il!' 'I.' ;';■■ ;,';•; v.T-iW , . «.• 5'.'.;. ■•■ . . ip ivt. ■'vv ■■:'■' 't||M m^ • ■■•:j.;'n" •if'* ■ ■■■ ■« J '. •••! 'i'M :j'.i> ■'% • .-ft 382 JODRNAL 01? THE •1-^' ^ ii?.^^ '.''■' ^■■ \ ii t . ■•■•''■ ■>•(•■ y,^U'.-M i.-^*"'. •, ,; ' .li;V..- ^ ■■;'-■• i=j%i ■ k -*, » .(' '• ii : v; ■. i,:t'4v The following, moved by Rep. H. Blaiii, seconded by Rep. M. Blunie, waH renolved in the negative : BeHolvntl, — That a Committee of three be appointed by this Lodge to confer witli the Manchester Unity Order of Odd FellowH, dnrinj; the ensuing year, for the purpose of bringing al)out a union of the two Orders in this Province, and report at the next session of this Grand Lodge. On motion, the Grand Lodge then adjourned, to moot in tlie town of Brockville, on the first Wednesday in August, 1870. J. B. KING, (Jniml Senretnrif it- Trfaxiirer. i«i. kimi\ Iniaal |jimaiiioiiieo, HELD AT THK TOWN or BUOClvVILLE, ONT ■ ■ ' ■ ' K BuofKviLLK. Angnst 8rd, 1870. Brock Lodge No. liaving assembled at 9 o'clock a. m., the M. W. Grand Master, Officers and Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Ontario being in waiting, were introduced by Grand Oondnctor, M. Bbnne, and were welcomed by Bro. W. H. Cole, N. G. of Brock Lodge who on behalf of that Lodge tendered the free use of tlie Lodge and Ante-Rooms, and invited the Grand Lodge to a Pic-Nic on Friday next. Tlie M- W. Grand Master, on behalf of tlie Grand Lodge, ac- cepted the use of the beautiful Hall and Ante-Rooms, and would refer the iviud mvitation to the Grand Lodge in Session. The M. W. Grand Master then took tlie Chair, and called the Grand Lmlge to order. All present having been fonnd correct, the Warden, by direction of the Grand Master, declared the Grand Lodge duly oi>en. The Roll of Officers being called, the following were pre- sent : THOS. PARTRIDGE M. W. Grand Master. T. HEALY R. W. Dep. Grand Masfer. .TORN WRIGHT Jl. W. Grand Warden. J. Ii. KING E. W. GrandSec.d' Treas. dRAND LODGE OP ONT^ARIO. M0 JAMES WOODYATT R. W.OmndRep.O.L.U.S. HKNRY McAFEE " " G. H. MARLATT R. W. Oratul Mat-MfMl. M. BLUME li. W. Ornnd Conductw. JOHN B. MclNTYRE R. W. Grand Guardian. Also a quorum of RepresentativeH. The Orand MaHter appointed the following Committee on Creden* tials: H. McAfee, P. G. M. ; R. Wigmore, P. G. M. ; and J. B. King, Grand Sec. & Treas. H. McAfee, Grand Rep., from the Committee on CredontiaUi, sub- mitted the following Report, which was adopted : To the R. M'. Ornnd Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. b. : Your Committee on Credentials bog to offer the following as their report: We find proper Credentials and P. G.'s Certificates from the Lodges named for the following named P. G.'s, and recommend that the Grand Lodge Degree be conferred on them, and that they be admitted to seats in this R. \V, Grand Body, viz. : WM. M. SEATON JOHN TAYLOR, Jb LEWIS DORR HARPER WILSON GEORGE WALES J. SCHNEIDER WM. N.SMITH SAMUEL ATKINS JOHN ATKINS JOHN HUNTER THOMAS BROWN GEORGE W. PONTINE W S.CAMPBELL ) B. MATHISON J ■ •••• • • • • • ••••■••■ ■ Bep. Brock Lodge, No. 9. " Union Lodge, " 16. '•"\ " ChatJiMm Lodge, " 29. ■ ■ • V " Eureka Lodge, " 30. Erie Lodge, Gore Lodge, 33. S4. \ ImoNs'^.''^.^:.:: : : : : : ;: :•: :.; ;. ; : : : :.: [ " sa^aHtan Lodge, 36. 1 • •••••«•,(■*>• I E;:::;;::::;;) :;i :;■;::. :::;;:.:..:..) JOHN McLEAN WM. N.FORD WILLIAM BISSELL . E. BELTZ H.E, BUTTERY C. F. HANSON JOHN GIBSON T.T.IRVING WM. MOWATT JOHN RICHMOND.... HENRY GRIFFITH.. ALFRED HAY THOS. REID WM. FERGUSON ... W. F. ROOME JOHN SMITH ) W.D. KENNEDY ) ISAAC HOGG ) C. T. CAMPBELL / M. BLUME W.R.ROBERTS ... ROBERT TAYLOR... J. N. MATHEWS . . . . WILLIAM BARLEY . J.J.RAMSAY • ..) (( nn^^»n«t T ^^„, M.E. SNIDER.. ) Covenant Lodge, " St. Mar It's Lodge, " 36. " Forest City Lodge, " 38. " Avon Lodge, " 41. " Excelxim' Lodge, " 44. " Frontier Lodge, " 45. " Mt. Zion Lodge, " 46. " Unity Lodge, " 47, " Dominion Lodge, " 48. " Canada Lodge, " Otter Lodge.... Biasell Lodge, " 49. " 50. '• 51. « KO 25 ■■■■■■J > '^"'■'■l'%\*^\ ^ ^- •;.•■• 'f. 4 "■; ■■:,-':.'-i'i'.i ■•«.i.r.-..t;.-.iv>:fmf • ■.■>■■'• -'i. '.;>♦■ «*T ■ :■}/■ 'r„„ r ■ ■..■. f^ • , •»:■'■' •; in)**.'; U' m \K ' 884 JOURNAL OV THE , -,'■ ,.». ■ I • V •.-V ' ■ i!%;i;^;ji ) J .•...'• ' I , „ «, ^, ■ ! iff I JOHN MURRAY JAMES HENRY ) HENRY ROHERTSON f P. G. M. R. WIGMORE, of Eureka Lodge, THOMAS McADAM HENRY NICHOLSON WM. FITZSIMMONS WILLIAM IRVING C. S.MALE P. G. M., H. C. BINGHAM, of Gore Lodge Niagara Falls, " 68. Colling wood Lodge " 64. Queen City of Ontario ... " 66. Maple Leaf Lodge " 67. Howard Lodge " 58. Prince Arthur " 69. Wardsville " (iO. Corinthian Lodge *' 01, Huron Lodge " 62. Barrie Lodge No. <)!), has boin iiiKtituted July 30, and we find a Certificate in proper form (without hoiiI) for E. H. Carpenter, P. G., of Colliugwood Lodge, and we would recoinmeud that he be admitted to a Heat an Representative for Hoid Lodge. We also find the following P* G.'s CertificateH in duo form, and recommend that they ho admittod to seats iji this R. W. Grand Lodge : Brock Lodok, No. 9.— David Imrie, A. Uoig, Frank Young, Hugh Wilkinson, James Mather, Wm. Brownlee, John Tilley, A. C. Dana, Johu Kyle, Wm. Rus- laud, .lohn Briggs, C. J. Dewey, Robert Fitzsimmons. Ottku Lodok, No. 50. — John Dowar. All of which is respectfully submitted in F. L. & T. HENRY McAFEE, R. WIGMORE, J. B. KING. The above Representatives were then admitted, and all those who were not in possession of the Grand Lodge Degree, were instructed by the Grand Master. The M. W. Grand Master then appointed the following Commit- tees, viz : ,. I . , - . On lHxtrihu1ion. — James Woodyatt, P. G. M. ; Reps. W, N. Ford, E. Beltz, W. M. Seaton, Wm. N. Smith. On Jlctiirns. — Reps. J.J. Ramsay, CI. T.Campbell, John McLean, S. Atkins, M. E. Snider. On Fnuinve. — H. C Bingham, P. G. M., Reps. George Wales, H. E. Buttery, J. Atkins, G. Pontine, John Hunter. On Laws of Suhordinntrs. — Reps. Wm. Fitzsimmons, J. F. McDon- ald, H. Grffith, A. Hay, Thomas Brown. On App^h.—S. G. Dolson, P. G. M., Reps. H. Robertson, W. D. Kennedy, W. S. Campbell, Robert Mathcson. On Legisltitiun — Reps. C. F. Hanson, W. F. Roome, Richard V^igmore, John Gibson, J. Taylor, Jr. On Oorrexpondcnci'. — Reps. H. Nicholson, Wm. Ferguson, J. Hogg, R. Taylor, Harper Wilson. On >St(Ue of the Order.— H. C. Bingham, P. G. M. ; Reps. W, Mnwatt, John Murray, Henry McAfee, W. Bissell. On Printing. — J. B. King, Grand Sec. & Treas., and Reps. Louis Dorr, J. N. Mathews William Barley. On Petitimis. — Reps. T. T. Irving, Tjabo Simons, William Irving, W. R. Roberts, John Smith. On Mileage and per Diem, — Reps. John Richmond, Thomas Mc- Adam, M. Blume, J. Schneider, James Henry, John Taylor. The Grand Master, T. Partridge, then submittecl his Annual Report, yrhich was on motion referred to the Committee on DistributioQ : I'J^r^*^.- GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. GRAND MASTER'S REPORT* To the Offi'''■>■ :4' >. ■. -< ■■ " '■■■ ■ • 1 jl.|'',,<»'!^ 'i.-^ . ' I ■ jif' '\'/:X\ . -^■- , -'■ * ; ■ f ■*■■■■■ ' 1 1 ^ ' i *.■ '' I •• ••,*. *• i ■■t; > -*' ■ t**« • « •. >** ' ;■ vl li' :;.■■ ^i 1 (i 1 - 1 ' . • '-A .'*' L Lk<4^ t' .;?A* 886 JOURNAL OP THE the best interests of tlie Order wonld be promoted by granting war- rantH for their inntitution, I have done ho acioordingly, and organized them purHonally on ttie dayH and tinioH, and at thu localities herein- after mentioned, at thc! satirihi^o of my pursonal and i)rofeHHional bnHinoHH wliieii 1 felt asHunsd must inevitably follow. The foHowing comprises the Lodges above referred to, for whicli I recommend regu- lar charters, viz. : Collingwood No. M C^ollingwood Inst'd Oct. 7, Fidelity No. o.'} Seaforth. Qneen CUty of Ontario, No.r)(»... Toronto " Alaple Leaf No. 57 Orangeville '* Howard No. fiH Strathroy " Princie Arthur No. T)}) Kingston " Wardsville No. (K) AVardsville " Corinthian No. (51 Oshawa " Huron No. (52 (ioderich " Barrie No. (58 Harrie .Mar 8, . " 10, . " '24, . " 17, .Apr 14, . " 26, .May .T, . "' 81, .July 80, •on '70 In accordance with the vote of this Grand Lodge at its last annual communication, I executed a Charter for Victoria Lodge No. 1 (Daugh- ters of Kebekahi and instituted the same at the City of Loudon, on the third day of December, 18(50 ; the report of said Ijodge is herewith submitted. On the twenty-first day of January last past, at the soli(utation of Bro. 8. A. Cohen, who represented to me that everything was in readiness to organize a Lodge in the City of Kingston, thc Grand Secretary and myself iiroceeded to Kingston for the purpose aforesaid, but on my arrival, much to my surprise, we found that this statement of Brother Colicii was wholly untrue ; in fact, not even a room had been engaged or prepared for thc purjjose, and we were at last r.;luctantly compelled to return without accomplishing tlie object of our mission, though feeling anxious to revive and re-establish the Order in that city. By jjcrseverance I succeeded cm the fourteenth day of April, following, in obtaining a foothold, and with the assistance of Bro. John Taylor, P. G., of Brock Lodge, had the gratification of organizing Px'ince Arthur Lodge, No. 59, and installing the officers thereof. It affords me great pleasure to testify to the energy, i)romptnesH and ability with which the Grand Secretary has executed the official duties api)ertaining to, or connected with, liis ofH(!o. The duties year by year are becoming more and more onerous, and during the past year have been unusually embarrassing and burdensome, and I cannot, in justice to that officer, allow this opi)ortuuity to pass without express- ing my opinion as to the inadequacy of his salary in comparison with the work and labor i)erfornied ; and also, that I would do an act of in- gratitude by passing over in silence the many and continued personal obligations and acts of kindness rendered me by him during my occu- pancy of office. Upon request of K. J. Eggleton, D. D. G. M., of Bissell Lod"6, I granted permission to Dr. Mulherou, also a member of Bissell Lodge, to deliver a lecture upon Odd Fellowship in the village of Sea- forth, whicli was followed soon by the estabbshment of Fidelity Lodge No. 5r), at Seaforth. In February last I received an application by letter from Bros. C. S, Male and Richard Warriner, formerly members of the late Industry GRAND LODGE OV ONTAUIO. L(h1k6< (Irafton, for (lards of Llearuiuu), and upon cai'ttful iiivoHtif^atiou, ({leanod that Hro. Warriiuu' was not itnplicatiul in tlio diHruption of In- (luHtry Lod^u, and that Itro. C. S. Malo waft fully uxonoratud from all blaniu, which, upon roforonco to tin* mport of I*. (I. M., H. (.'. Bin^liani, in roforonco to tlio dtiiniso of said !jodj,'o, will nioro cloarly appear. HoproHontativns and brothers, I am ^ratitiod to be able to report that the Order in tins Province is in a healthy and prosperous con- dition, its financial and numerical increase beinj^ far in excess of any former year ; in proof of which I inscsrt the following synopHis, {This synopsis bein^ substatially the same as the reci'^)itulation in the Grand Secretary's report, is omitted herc.i It would 1)0 useless for me to att. uipt to mrntion '/.'-j iiwuiUH of every one who hay kindly assisted mi' duruifj he y.-.tnt yo,'./ ; tbc Mem- bers generally appear to mo to vie with one u ither in .••en')»',Tiii;; every asHistance in their power tor the advance.i.jnt fi iaUl • oliowship. Amoug the number I may more imrticularlv mentum 'ricon, IV G. M.'ii Richard Wif^more andH. C. Huigham, District I.'eriity. Uu.>! Blain and Grand CondiU!tor M. Blume. In the discharj^e of my duty as your Cliif.' Fj:.o"iitiv\) Officer, I h/ove endeavored to act without fear, favor or /> .rtialil;v, lud ke];vt la vi -w the fact that " no J'notstrf) in life cnii ever ■'• .rO'Jtideii." In conclusion, Brothers, I thank yoii one lui'l. ail for yojv kind R,:i- sistance and co-operation so often ueode(? an(i so freely .-o; ,"V).UT. To the M. W. (Jnind Mantei', Officein and /{ejirtKi'n;, a> also an .icoouut of iLv business transacted in my office. The year has indeed been one of unexampled prosperity, and is, I trust, a fair indication of what we may e: j-vci fn- th i tominy y jar. Clause 1. — As early as possible after thn close of ilii;, iast .'.ession, I iisked for and received tenders for luintinj^ tl'o Journal oi 18G9. That of the Brantford Exjiusitor beinj^ sati racioiy J nccfptud, and with all despatch I compiled the minutes avl proceedings of the session, and had printed 500 copies (m pursuer ;t; of resolution to that effect. Jour- nal of 1809, p. B81), copicH Oi' which were at once sent to each Lodge, member of this Grand Loi'-je, and one to each State Grand Lodge in the United Statf"-\ as (ilso to each State Grand Encampment. 'Jlause 2. — 1 iiose duties specially assigned me by resolution have been promptly attended to. The return due the Grand Lodge, United States, has been promptly sent ; I bought a draft on New York for ^^■'205.50, the amount due the R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States for representative tax and supplies, and sent the same per Jas. Wood- yatt, Grand Representative, the receipt whereof was duly acknoW' ledged. ■•;''■ .-ll r, •(:'•', c I . ( t ».!•■, '■]■■.■ -■./ ■■ v:, v^, "'i-v't'" ■ .;••; /■•. ■■'■■■' ■•^.•>•t^,^■ I. k " " ■ 4 'h'Hi JOURNAL OK THE mMm ■•='1; ■•■,.•■ :■ ■■• ,•■■ ■*'.••. . ' Jtf.. . '' * . - .', :,■,'', ■1 .rl'.'.- ■• ■■■ •■■ jf .■Ji\ i!:"i1 •>:■:.• .S'".' ' » -' ^r.t:.i'^.:: \ ■..' .if" i-: •■/>»'.. ii 1.: :/ ;' •■•' :" Clause 3. — The resolution authoriziug me to have printed in book form blank retm-ns, lias been carried into effect, and each Lod^c sup- plied with one copy, for which I have charged TGc. Clause 4. — As per resolution on page '617, Journal of 186'J, I had printed a number of copies of the Report of the Committee on Revision of Constitution, and sent to each Lodge a number of copies, with a cir- cular, stating that any amerdment or alteration the Lodges might sug- gest would have to be sent me in time to give each Lodge three months' notice thereof. Alterations and amendments were received from Chat- ham Lodge '29, Frontier Lodge 45, Covenant Lodge 52, CoUingwood Lodge 54, Gore Lodge 34, whicli were at once printed and distributed. Clause 5 — Application having been made as per resolution to that effect (i)age 377 of Journal, Oi)) by the R. ^\'. Grand Encampment, one hundrea dollars of the Grand Lodge funds was loaned to that body. Clause 0. — Agreeably to resolution, page 375 of Journal '6'.), I asked for a price hst of Regalia from the several leading manufacturers in the United States, which were duly received, and by direction of the Grand Master I requested ^lessrs. Sisco Rros. of Baltimore, D, B. Harrington of Chicago, and J. O. Melick of Detroit, to send samples, which was done. That sent by Bro. J. O. Jlelick, of Detroit, from the factory of Mrs. Wm. Curtis, being deemed the best, was chosen, together with the set of Jewels accompanying them, and seeing the necessity of some secure receptacle for the same, I had made a leather case for them ; there were no hooks to the Jewels, which want I have supplied. I sent Charters to the following Lodges: Bissell Lodge No. 51, Mitchell; Covenant Lodge No. 52, Toronto ; and Niagara Falls Lodge No. 53, CUfton. Clause 7. — In j)ursuance of resolution of Rep. J. W. Ferguson, page 376 of Journal '69, I subscribed for one copy of the " Canadian Star of Odd Fellowship " for each Subordinate Lodge, paying tliercfor the sum of $25. Clause 8. — In pursuance of resolution, page 381 of Journal '69, I instructed Bro. J. W. Orr to continue to send one copy of the " Ameri- can Odd Fellow " to each Lodge, whicli I believe has been done. Clause 9. — The resolution on page 375 of Journal '69, instructing me to refund the sum of five dollars to Dominion Lodge No. 48, Lon- don, has been attended to, and the money paid. Clause 10. — The correspondence of tlie past year has been very ex- tensive, and as far as practicable has been promptly attended to ; tlie whole of which is now laid before you. It has all been of the most satis- factory nature. I am under many obligations to the M. W. Grand Master for many courtesies and favors extended to me. Clause 11.— I communicated with the G. W. Riiilway, the Grand Trunk Railway, and the Canadian Navigation Co , with a view to a re- duced rate of fare for the members of this (rrand Lodge and their fami- lies ; the appUcation was most favorably considered by each Company, and special rates granted. The correspondence, together with a copy of the circular issued, is herewith submitted. Clause 12. — The returns of all Lodges for the term ending 31st December, 1869, were duly received ; and also for the term ending 30th June, have been received, many of which show that due care has not been exercised in their getting up. A little extra trouble taken in making out the semi-annual Reports would save your Grand Secretary much trouble and anxiety. ■■'W-i k < 'v' GKaND lodge of ONTARIO. Clause 18. — The financial statement, assets, &c., of the Grand Lodge is herewith submitted. The large amount expended is account- ed for, by the purchase of Regalia and Jewels, printni<5 report of Com- mittee on Revision, and for suiiplies piu'chased for the new Lodges in- stituted, many of tliem requesting me to procure them an outfit of Books, Forms, &c. , which I did ; allowing each Lodge to pay for the same when paying for the usual supplies at the end of the term ; this course has been, I beUeve, apiireciated by the Lodges, and I have to ask your approval of the course pursued. Clausk 14. — A number of appeals have been sent mo ; one by P. G. Thos. Brown, of Eureka Lodge, against the action of that Lodge, in the matter of Bro. Mclntyre ; by P. G. C. B. Taylor, late of Avon Lodge, against the action of that Lodge expeUiug him ; M. D. Dawson, of Forest City, against the action of that Lodge in its action with the family of Bro. Lester ; by P. G., J. M. O'Connor, of Mitchell, against the action of Bissell Lodge in its election of Reiirescutative ; Bro. Wig- more of Eureka Lodge, against the action of that Lodge in the case of J. H. Irwin. All of which are herewith submitted. Clause 15. — The following accounts have been received, viz : From the Grand Lodge of the United States, for Representative Tax and Supplies, 1331.00. From Union Lodge No. IG, for the expenses in- curred at the institution of this Grand Ijodge, i^l'iS.OO. From Gore Lodge No. 34, for the same purpose. $40.00. Clause 16. — I received from the Grand Secretary of the R. W. Grand Lodge of Vermont, a letter, asldng if wc had any blank Char- ters for American jurisdictions to sell ; I replied that we had, and would supply them at $2.00 each. I have received from them an order for six blanks, but on looking over I find that the supply has been exhaust- ed. Messrs. Chewett & Co., of Toronto, have on hand one hundred copies of blanks, from the stones belonging to the Grand Lodge, which we can purchase for $50.00. I have to ask you whether it would be advisable to purchase them to fill so small an order. Finding that the expenses of the primary session would reach a very high figure, in order not to be short of funds, I withdraw again from the Post Office Department the sum of $290.00. Clause 17. — By-Laws of Corinthian Lodge No. 61 ; as also some amendments made by Gore Lodge No. 34, and Excelsior Lodge No. 44, !ire herewith submitted. I have a copy of the new book of forms, issued by the Grand Lodge of U. S., copies of which may be ordered. Clause 18. — The Annual Reports of the following State Grand Lodges have been received, viz : Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Lower Provinces B. N. A., Louisana, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Isknd, South Carohna, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin. And from the foUovdng Grand Encampments : Connecticut, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania and W^est Virignia. Clauce 19. — The Receipts and expenses of the past year have been as follows : '■^ i 1 . : >■ '■::-'-0r' ■ ■■ ^•••''•-I'^^t'liJ ,.'l,(n '■■>■'''■;•!'! ' • j' . i8>' ' •:,■'■'■, ■■: ' ' .•"i-%-::t,:::i, ... /•^"" '*■'•(l'i'''''■l^^'•^■ ■f }■', i '■(■■il'... ' :'V" ]■>■ Y » ■'"; V ; ..f.' ■ «. I. .■^ ' !. •! ' ^'s. sm '..■^ au9 JOUHNAL OF THE •.•i.-r" k i.!^-t f'S' '.'.ij^*^'" ■.'■■'. ■ ■::■.-■ 4: -is?"- ■ "■ I' -'i* - "iia -■ ;j j, ^' -'.■ r ■-< '4 fit . . . , , BECEIPT8. , ; Charter Fees ,.'... ..'....ft 300 00 Percentage IGWi 90 Supplies 271 98 Intereat 41 75 ,, $2280 63 EXPENSES. ' ,■• '■' - ■{ Paid out fur all purposes $1633 19 Excess of Receipts ft 647 44 A detailed statement of which will supplement this report. J. B. KING, R. W. GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE R. W. GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO, I. O. O. F. 1869. f ; • , DH. ^ o ; i.; . ;,, Aug. 4, Tobalance ftl023 06 " 6, Cash from Dominion Lodge, account 3 54 Sept. 4, P. O. Deposit withdrawn 245 00 " 25, Collingwood Lodge, Charter Fee 30 00 Nov. 9, Cash, Bissell Lodge, Account 6 00 1870. Jan, 7, " Bissell Lodge, Percentage 24 35 " 7, " Gore do Account 6 20 " 8, " Union do Percentage 32 82 " 10, '• Canada do Peicentage 83 80 " 10, " Covenant do Percentage 37 95 " 11, " Chatham do Percentage 27 37 " 11, " " do Account 6 23 " 11, " Avon do Percentage 4160 " 12, " Frontier do Percentage 38 64 " 13, " Eureka do Percentage 6110 " 13, " ForestCity Percentage 66 43 " 13, " Dominion do Account 6 00 " 13, " Forest City Account 9 60 " 13, " Collingwood Percertage 22 07 " 14, " St. Mary's do Percentage 19 60 " 14, '■ Covenant do Account -^ 4 20 " 14, " Gore do Percentage 32 54 •' 14, " Collingwood Account 46 35 " 17, '• Niagara Falls Percentage 24 85 " 22, " Brock do Percentage 19 08 " 24, " Erie do Percentage 12 70 " 24, " Erie do Account 5 30 " 24, " Mt. Zion do Account 7 11 Feb. 3, " Niagara I'alls Percentage 3 00 " 3, " Samaritan do Account 3 88 " 3, ■' Samaritan do Percentage 20 04 " 4, •' PrinceArthur CharterFee 30 00 " 4, " Otter Lodge Percentage 12 20 " 4, •' Otter do Account 4 77 " 17, " Fidelity do CharterFee : 30 00 « 24, " Maple Leaf CharterFee 30 00 Mar. 1, " Queen City of Out. do 30 00 " 16, " Howard do 80 00 " 24, " Interest rn U. S. Bonds (gold) 1175 jLpril 22, " Interest on Dominion Stock, one year 30 00 " 22, " Wardsville Lodge Charter Fee 30 00 " 26, " Corinthian do do 30 00 " 25, " Excelsior do Account 5 50 $1023 06 3 64 245 00 30 00 6 00 i-v "' 24 35 6 20 32 82 ., 83 80 87 86 27 37 6 23 41 60 38 64 61 10 66 43 6 00 y 60 22 07 19 60 4 20 32 54 46 35 24 85 19 08 12 70 5 30 7 11 3 00 3 38 , 20 04 80 00 12 20 4 77 30 00 •■' 30 00 , 30 00 80 00 11 75 30 00 30 00 30 00 5 50 April 25, " 25, " 25, Juue 1, July 1, " B, " 8, " 9, " 9, " 9, " 9, " 9, " 9, " 11, " 11, " 11, " 11, " 11, " 11, " 11, •' 11, " 11, " 11, '• 12, " 12. " 12, " 12, " 12, " 12, " 12, " 12. " 14, " 14, " 14, " 14, " 14, " 14, " 14, " 16, " 18, " 18, " 18, " 18, " 18, " 18, " 18, " 20, « 20, " 20, " 22, " 22, 1860. Aug. GRAND LODGE OV ONTARIO. Bxcelsior do Percentage , Unity do Percentage . Huron do Chrni^r Fee. Samaritan do Ac ount For old desk, Gore do Acci '-.at Gore do Percentage , Eureka do Percentage . Eureka do Account Forest City do Account Foreat City do Percentage . Dominion do Percentage . Dominion do Account Canada do Percentage . Covenant do Percentage , Covenant do Account Queen City of Ont. Percentage . Fidelity Lodge, Percentage . Fidelity do Account do do do do Account Percentage Percentage Account Percentage Percentage Excelsior Excelsior Unity Unity Niagara Falls Huron do CoUingwood do Percentage Union do Percentage Union do Account Barrie do Charter Fee Maple Leaf do Percentage Corinthian do I'ercentage do Percentage do Percentage do Percentage do I'ercentage do do do do do Frontier Otter Chatham Howai'd Howard Brock Brock Avon Erie Wardsville Mt. Zion do Mt. Zion do St. Malay's do St Mary's do Fidelity do Samaritan do Samaritan do Bis sell do Prince Arthur (Vccount Account Perceni-age Percentage Percentage Percentage Percentage Account Account Percentage Balance of Percentage Percentage Account Percentage Percentage Withdrawn from P. O. Deposit. 391 34 21 28 84 30 00 2 00 6 00 75 30 54 78 15 6 05 5 25 61 27 40 32 75 63 69 80 06 13 82 28 60 30 18 37 60 9 '6 46 66 51 72 19 65 16 70 13 26 48 34 4 58 75 30 00 28 80 40 27 41 35 18 56 39 83 33 35 20 4o 3 75 26 60 46 30 10 00 7 79 10 62 9 63 75 22 00 69 21 74 75 22 70 5 40 290 00 Tota?, »3838 69 , ., '' -.,;-.;:,; CE. ■ '-- , By paid Mileage and Per Diem, session at Hamilton. 1869 : " John BaiT, G. M % 4 00 " Thos. Partridge, D. G. M 12 08 " Kobt. Kirkpatrick, G. W 10 08 " J.B.King.G S.andT 8 88 " James Woodyatt, G. Rep. 8 88 " H. McAfee, G. Rep 18 88 " Geo. Wales, G. Marshal 6 56 " Robert Barbour, G. Coa 9 68 '1i ,'M \_ ;.'.«•.■;«• ! i'\l ■ , .-■■■ «f.V'-.1.4- - ,-'■',1. ••.;>•■. >'-f'l ^?i) fo'::r'^-a ;, i-.il.' * h- s ;' k . r 1- ■ . t' ^i ■ n .' ,M ■ ; « %/'- . " ".. ••■!'■ •%'kk§\ i , .^f , 8 I h4. ■ l^fV- i ;i''.i- ' • ' . . I, -^'f ■ ...■J 392 AUR. 6, ti 5, « 5. <( 5, « 6. (( 5, (( 5, (( 5, li 5, (( 5, (( 5, u 5, n 5, n 5, n 5, it 5, l< 5, « 5, ft 5, (t 5, •^1 « 5, « 6, (( 6, « 5, (( 5, (t 5, <( 6, ' '!^>:.h^ t nv ^^1? $Rii^!' •■'.7:. r.:.', V '.l^li •;!,:. ■ . ij. •'.;!.■, .■•■'o ^%y. r^-.:'\r^',;'4 ■■•'^F-'k-- -•'-i<\ ■.,/•■. •.■'lit, '•■» ■ . .'" r :••'":(■ ''■1-1 -l,l,ri •'• JH?' ■■■■ i ^i ' ■'• \ ' '. »ii'! ^*^ •:ff^ K ■■■': rV-'^r'-y^ . '..■•• ijii; ;•■■■' > . ,■■*■■■ 1/ •r I' y. ■.•;l'-'- ■'■'. ■ i n 1 394 JOURNAL 01'' THE V? :• ■ '■'<♦ ".■- ' Vi.Ih'J^^"-^ '■. ■' ■ ■ I,. V . 1 •' i' ■ . lU J CD < h J < h h < h (0 00 HI a >-5 tic go O hi:) I 03 «« o X e s 04 o in CO uj CO CO •sjamojti JO }9i[9i .loj picd !)unorav |SS8S88888§ r-tiH CO CO pH •pjAeixaj BOTXirauj paMoptAV jo jaquin^ | iiusw ;«i-"00ro«r-(c6l>(MO5 *1 rl CO SOO'*>OCOUSr-(0SC0'«f«-«t1 ©» CO «S CO »-* ■* iH -i-t ■ ,^i»! >• GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. 89S o! ?5 -i rH (M ^ Sr^ ira I ~ 35 ■» ^ S5 1^ rt I— 1 -N fH f-H r-t f-^ T'l » X I'. SI 3 ■M o c n r-i o •^ f ■« oj c^ so rl IC 1^ OS !-• N to O t-( « « CO rH 8gS8S?SS8« r~-^COt^05r-(»-H?5 (O iH i-i §8" ■ o ■JS • 05 0( 0( S??8S O tM (N lO 8388S888S8 »ft>-(NOQiOeO»!D50 ■>j(«O'*05i35't'H«i-IC0 OD'^a^COOUSr-llCrHcn .s US 1 rH ao;ocoQ005Qr-f(NCO^U3;OI>»Q0050p^eacO ■»^ TH^ -y ^ g U5_U5 us ;S IQ iousS S S 3 S 3 a u -.2 >^ 2^2 a - M rr. 'si •-, 00 » 08 O ; el .■o .1- o. 4^ CO * • • ■.,:tt'' III ■«• ;' -.r f : ■••..'if., i » iMi' ;, r, " "-. •■ 1.' '}'-'.{ *,': . ■.»^:jjr«V"'-'-ri:4 ^. . r. .,i H .V. . JV.f i2iU: ■:■.." ?•■ . . :-'Vi r'■ ; " -*■ .'■■ > iiF 5.- It K ,1 896 JOUBNAL OF THE 4> '\'^'-K .. AMOUNTS DUE BY SUBORDINATE LODGES, YEAR ENDING JULY 8l8T, 1870. Brock Lodge No. 9 $ 3 76 Chatham Lodge No. 29 72 Erie Lodge No;J3 1 60 Avon Lodge No. 41 8 60 St. Mary's Lodi?e No. 36 20 Frontier Lodge No. 45 85 Dominion Lodge No. 48 3 00 Canada Lodge No. 49 28 26 Otter Lodge No. 50 70 Niagara Fallw Lodge No. 53 2 50 CoUiugwood Lodge No. 54 1 00 Queen City of Ontario No. 56 46 58 Maple Leaf Lodge No. 57 44 75 I'rinc.e Arthur Lodge No. 59 36 35 Wardsville Lodge No. 60 35 08 Corinthian Lodge No. 61 37 58 Huron Lodge No. 62 35 41 RECAPITULATION. $281 33 Initiated 768 Admitted by Card 91 Reinstated 18 —862 Withdrawn by Card 109 Ceased to be members, N. P. D 103 Expelled ^ 3 Deaths 17 —232 Net increase Membership as per last report . Present actual membership Members in arrears, suspended and not suspended . Contributing, or members in good standing. 630 1762 2392 379 2013 200 Of which number there are Past Granda Number of Degrees conferred 2139 " Biothei-s relieved 187 " Widowed families relieved 35 Amount paid for relief of Brothers fli 2040 54 " " Widowed families 659 80 " " Educating oi-phans 1.55 70 " " Bulging the dead 434 22 Total relief ft 3290 26 Percentage received $ 1666 90 Annual receipts of Lodges 18,611 56 GeneralFund " 21,635 23 Widows and Orphans' Fund 15,383 93 All of which is respectfully submitted. J. B. KING, Grand Sec'y and Treas. > A ■'.f':—. t« ' ll 1 JULY .$3 76 . 72 . 1 60 . 8 60 , 20 . 86 .. 3 00 .. 28 25 . 70 . 2 50 . 1 00 . 46 58 . 44 75 . 36 35 .. 35 08 . . 37 58 . . 35 41 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 897 Elijah Wliite, D. D. G. M., of Ogilensburfi Lo/ Onturio, I. O. O F. Officers. Repbeskntativks, and Buothkrs, — The undersigned, your representatives, had tlie honor and pleasure of attending the Forty-fifth Annual Session of tlie R. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, lield in the city of San Francisco, California, on Monday, Sept. 'iOth, 1809. A large majority of the Representatives and Grand Officers met in the city of Chicago on the 6th of September, and were most kindly and fraternally entertained during their stay. On the morning of the 8th September the Officers and Representa- tives left Chicago for Omaha, Nebraska, where tlie overland journey was really to commence, and arrived there in due course, without any unusual detention. At 10 o'clock a. m. of the 10th September the Grand Officers, Grand Representatives and Past Grand Sires and P. G. Representatives were placed on board a special train of Pullman Palace Sleeping Coaches, under the escort of a Special Committee of foiu* Brotliers delegated from the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment of California, vi/,. . G. Rep. A. J. Gunnison, G. Rep. C. W. Dannals, P. G. Rep. D. B. Woolf, and P. G., Rep. Lewis Sober. The party, including twenty-two ladies, (wives and daughters of some of the more favored members of the Order) being all ready, the words "go on" were given, and the iron horse, with his precious living freight of one hundred and twenty-one Odd Fellows and Odd Fellow- esses, started on the ever memorable trip across the continent. It would not be in place here to give a detailed account of the journey, or the incidents occurring from (^ay to day. A few noted in- cidents immediately connected with our noble Order may not be inap- propriate here. At Sturgis, Michigan, we met with the Lodge there. A splendid Grand Rep. Regalia was presented to Grand Rep. R. H. Morrison, by the brethren of the Lodges of St. Joseph County. The j)resentation was made by Bro. Gen. W. L. Stougliton. At Chicago the brethren took the assembled members of the Gi and Lodge out in carriages, and shewed them all the points of interest in and around the city. At Omaha a grand banquet and concert was given under the aus- pices of the Lodges of that young and vigorous city, the Governor of the State, Grand Master Sanders, making the welcoming address. Also an able speech from Bro. Ira Millard, the Mayor of the city. At Laramie we found a strong and vigorous Lodge of our Order ; at Winnemucca we were met and welcomed to the State of Nevada by G. M. Hayden, and a Committee from the Grand Lodge of that juris- diction ; at Truckee another Committee of the California Brothers met us and welcomed us to the borders of the Golden State ; and at Colfax, ■J. m : "4.1 , If •^1 I',:'' >'.■'■- ii'i! i,!' 'i ;i ■■?, "1,- 'f '..{'i ;•^v^•".^• H ^'-m:r B98 JOURNAL OF THE ;■" :fi^ , ' ■••; ■►■ *\ :.,.<;•;, on the other side of the great Sierra Nevadas, the Sisters of Behecca Hent on board our train an abundant supply of the deUcious fruits of that colfbrated country. On Sunday, the 12th, at three o'clock p. ni., our train Iialted in "Echo Canon," the most colebvatod and ^'andly Hublimo spot on the whole route, and all havinj^ ({ot out of the cars and aHHembled around the Grand Chaplain, the Rev. \V. Venable, of Kentucky, the solemn and impressive service of the Episcopal Church was read by our ^ood Brotlicr, and listened to by a devout and attentive body of men and women. It was a sublime and solenui sif^lit to beliold such a body of men and women renderiuf^ the free offcrin<.' of grateful liearts to the groat and good Grand Master of the Universe. To commemorate the event, the Grand Sire named tlie spot, where tlie services were held, " Odd Fellows' Temple. " On Wednesday, September ISth, a grand procession of the Order, in llegalia, was formed and marched through some of tlio principal streets of Sacramento, to the site of the new Odd Fellows' Temple, where the Grand Officers formally laid the foundation stone. In the evening a grand ban(iuet was given to the Grand Lodge of tlie United States. At 5 tt. m. on Thursday, the 10th, we were again on board the cars ; this time the cars of the Western Pacific R. R., and in due course were all safely landed at Alameda, on the Bay of San Francisco, where all were most hospitably and bounteously entertained by P. G. Rep., Nathan Porter, at his beautiful residence. After being refreshed botli outwardly and inwardly, we were soon on board the ferry boat, and safely landed at the city of San Francisco, the end of our long journey. The siglit that met us there, and the truly fraternal welcome we received, was ample compensation for all the perils and hardships of the long jour- ney. A procession was formed of thousands of Odd Fellows, all in regalia, the Grand Lodge and Encampment of California, also the Grand Lodge of the United States being in the hue. The streets through which we marched were aUve with the citi;!ens, and the build- ings were decked with flags, banivers and arches. It was a gala day in the city of San Francisco, and we hope a memorable day in the annals of our Order. The procession halted at and filed into the California Theatre, where the Grand Lodge of the United States was formally welcomed by Grand Master Harmon, which was replied to by the Grand Sire in an appropriate manner. On Friday, the 17th September, the Grand Lodge were on board the steamer "Senator," of the North Pacific Transportation Company, by special invitation, and steamed around the magnificent Bay of San Francisco to the different points of interest, and out through the Golden Gate to the great Pacific Ocean. The pleasure of that excursion will never be forgotten by those who were privileged to participate in it. At 8 a. m. on the morning of Monday, the 20th September, the M. W. Grand Sire and Grand Officers, P. Grand Sires and Representa- tives, assembled in Covenant Hall, Odd Fellows' builihng, Montgomery street, San Francisco, where liaving been formed by the R. W. Grand Marshal, moved to Pacific Hall, the place provided tor the holding of the Annual Session of the G. L. U. S. Upon arriving at the Hall, the M. W. Grand Master of California, Bro. John B. Harmon, gave an eloquent and touching address of wel- come to the G. L. U. S, board )mpauy, of San Golden uou will in it. ber, the iresenta- igomery Grand Iding of GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO, 899 The M. W. Grand Sire, E. D. Farnswortli, renpondod in Huitahlo terms on belialf of tlio K. W. Grand Lodge. Upon the concluHion of this intorosting eoroniony of reception, an interchange of fraternal gi-eetings hetwcon the brctluen of tlie (h-and Lodge of California and tl»e nieniberH of the Grand Lodge of tlie Tnited States, took place, after which, by invitation of the Grand Master of California, the M. VV. Grand Sire took tlu; cliair, and the Grand Lodge of California retired. Upon tlie call of the roll, there were founti to be present : E. D. FARNSWOUTH M. W. (Jkand Sikk. KBKD. D. STUART, R. W. Dki'Uty Ghand Sirk. JAMES L. RIDGKLY It. W. Ghand Cou.A Rkc. Skc. JOSHUA VANSANT R. W. Guano Thkasurkr. REV. J. W. VENABLE R. W. Grand Chai-i-ain. J. W. SMITH R. W. Grand Guardian. JOHN E. CHAMBERLAIN R. W. Grand Mkhsknokh. And tlie following named Past Grand Sires, viz. : THOMAS SHERLOCK, of Ohio. "WILLIAM ELLISON, of Massachusktts. GEORGE W. RACE, of Louisiana. SAMUEL CRAIGHEAD, of Ohio. JAMES B. NICHOLSON, of Pknnsylvania. ISAAC M. VEITCH, of Missouri, and JAMES P. SANDERS, of Nkvv York, and Representatives from twenty-nine Grand Lodges and sixteen Grand Encampments. A quorum being present, the M. W. Grand Sire called upon the Grand Chaplain to address the Throne of Grace ; after wliicli the Com- mittee on Credentials reported Representatives from eleven other Grand Lodges and fifteen Grand Encampments, the whole number of jurisdictions represented being forty Grand Lodges and thirty-one Grand Encampments, comprising one hundred and fifteen members, in addition to the Representatives from Australia and the Sandwcli Islands. After the transaction of tlie business incident to the organization, the Reports of the Grand Officers were presented ; for which see Jour- nals of Proceedings G. L. U. S. decisions of thk grand sire. First. — A Brother of the Scarlet Degree in good standing, desiring a Certificate of his grade to enable him to join an Encampment, is en- titled to receive the same from the Secretary of the Lodge in due form upon application, and no vote of the Lodge is necessary for such cer- tificate. Second. — The Grand Sire has no power to authorize Royal Purple Degree members to wear Aprons at the celebration on the 26th of April, 18G(), or on any other occasion. Third. — The Grand Sire has no power to authorize subordinates under the jurisdiction of the State Grand Bodies to apply to sister Lodges outside the jurisdiction for pecuniary aid for building Odd Fel- lows' Halls. Fourth. — The costumes worn in tho G. R. D. cannot be used on public occasions. 26 C fi- * ' •' '■■■ .^':^';;^■1; ■' ;■ .'^ « ^" >'.'».■ ' • . •'• 7-! '■ f -r. ': •' ■•:. :'•■.■•> •■'■ '■ " . • •..%•■'■,*. ••' ■■■«'■•' >s, .• *'"' I',, ■.',- '•'.',,'■■' • \ '■■•■■ '■'•:»{ '•".■ >¥ '■■ ■ !*•• •'. .' J ; ■ ■ . ,'■• , If,!'.' t ••••• V :' .Tl ■.i; m'^ ■'■^ *■- ^"..- :- i:.U ', .V, ,1' T.t m-:. n>-> • 400 JOURNAL OP THB '^•r •• ■ V »', . 11:;; ■■#»■..'.•• • m n ■'■■ ■•• 'ri '^-■- ■ ■ ■ . ■ .•!■ ■i' .■■•/'. 'J "i- '•■3/- ■ ^" »/r>'r. •. J • :^^ : ■;■>'■' • ) ' ■ CJrf - ■ "■ i ^M' ,. ^ li'Jiiyk Fifth. — A Brother of the Patriarchal Dejpree in entitled to receive the 8eini-Aimual PaHHWord. Sixtli.— Votin>{ in a Lo»lf»e is by the uhuhI sij^ii of an Odd F'ellow, except on ballot for nieinlmrHhii), and is prescribed by the work. Seventh. — A Patriarch under HUK})cnHion in hiH Kncanipment is not eligible to oftice in a (irand Kncanipment, and shoidd Huch a Patriarch bo elected it is not competent to install Iiim. Ki^hth. -It is unlawful for the C'liarj^e Books, or others containing or rolatinf* to tlic Secret Work of tlio Order, to be taken from the Lod^e Boom. Ninth. -The N. O. of a Lodye beinf^ the proper custodian of sudi books, may eJitrust th(\m to his subordinate (tlticers for the purpose of (jualitication while in the Lodf^e Boom. Tenth. — Tlio laws of the Order prohibit the writing of the Initia- tory diaries, as well as all other parts of the Secret Work. KUivontli. — The O. B. N. of N. O., paj^o UO of the Charge Book, fully answers. Twelfth. — A Lodwe or Encampment has the right to visit other Lodges or Kn(;ampments when accompanied by its presiding officers, outside its own jurisdiction without cards or A. T. P. W. Thirteenth. — Not adopted. Fourteenth. — Grand Officers should address the ChairH as other members; (Irand Honors should be given them immediately after their recognition by the Officers of the Lodge. Fifteenth.— I do not understand that gloves are dispensed with for members of B. P. Degi'ce. Sixteenth. — A Lodge is bound to recognize and give a member a P. G. Begalia who is atlmitted by card certifying that he is a P. G., if he has not P. O. Degrees. Seventeenth. — Suspension for cause cannot be indefinite nor for any unreasonable length of time. Eighteenth. — Not adopted. Nineteenth. — A member visiting a Subordinate Lodge by card shall be examined in the A. T. P. W'. and also in the degree in wliicli the Lodge is open. Twentieth. — An Eucamiiment cannot expel from the Order only from its own body ; hence trials should, if possible, be had in the Lodges, as loss of membership in a Lodge severs connection with an Encami)ment. Twenty-tirst. — A Grand Lodge of a State may confer the power on the Grand Master during the recess to grant a petition from a Subor- dinate Lodge to restore an exiielled member to said Lodge. Twenty- Second. — A Grand Lodge of a State pursuant to law may authorize iiublic installations by Subordinate Lodges, Journal 2971, 2972. The returns shew that there were on June 30th, 1869, 3,44C Lodges, besides Nevada, and 709 Encampments, besides Vermont and California. lite nor for GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 401 Total amount paid for relief (except the lawt three named jiirlHdititionH » 81(5.nr.2 Hfl Amount of tlio Annual Uoceipts 2,.')(i!),817 T)}] InitiationH during tlio year, 40,787 llejectiouH 4,(iU5 Admitted by Card 0.!»Hr» ReiuHtatod, l\,V>VI Withdrawn by Card H,72.'i Suspended....' U,aMi Expelled 1,07.'> Deaths '2,1»1 Mendiership 2(i(»,*.)7.'') Hrothers relieved '22,85)4 Widowed FamilieH relieved 22,H<.)4 LK(iIHI,.Vri().N OV TlIK (MUNI) I.ODdi:. waH of a negative character. Few of the propositioiiK presented re- ceived affirmative action. Most of the important matters were post- jxmed until the next session, others were to he reported on, and many others failed to receive the sanction of the (irand Lodge. J)KORKK OF HKHKKAH. Many propositions were introduced bearing on this Degree, and we are pleased to notice that all tended towards perfecting and making this beautiful adjunct of our Order more attractive and useful. The following was adopted, viz. : — /{eMolDi'il, — That each jurisdiction be, and is hereby anthorised to l)repare a suitable form of charter for Rebelcah Degree Ltwlges. Your Special Committee to whom was referred the matter of a form for instituting Kebekah Degree Lodges, and the Installation of the Officers of the same respectfully ask leave to present their report at a Secret Session of tliis Grand Body. The forms presented by the Com- mittee in Secret Session were adopted. We would commend the subject of this Degree to the especial con- sideration of this Grand Lodge, believing that a careful attention to the same, and wise legislation thereon, would make the Degree in our jurisdiction a valuable auxiliary in the cause of Friendship, Love and Truth. AMENDMENTS TO THK BY-LAWS. Article Twent5'-second of the By-laws was amended by adding at the close of the first section, after the words " Initiatory Degree," '• Among those who may have attained the Royal Purple Degree, Rosettes (iomposed of black, yellow and purple, may be worn on the collars, either in connection with the other colors, or as a separate Rosette." NEW RULE OF ORDER. The following new Rule of Order was adopted : — When the Grand Lodge has by a vote determined to adjourn for the day, the Grand Sire before declaring the body adjourned, shall call upon the Chairman of tlie several Standing Committees to give any notice they may have with regard to the time and place of meeting of the several Committees, 1^ « I' "V '• rl': '1 t •^- • J^K ' ■ -f •.'•■. I -. ■ ri,;^,' ;,•;■■ •.■.■*sv-'":k-.< hi ,";', ,.«..-i1lJ'„i • ' ■•■ ■ I'l":'.. i.-- vt ■{, i, .i,M ■■■. I ^ .•'.■■■;■ ■ ■'■•■■ '■ i,'i ■ * ■'"::*' -Irk'' ;■ T", % B.V' ■'■'.'■^ him-- 4' m.y: ^^' We," ^:/- HV ^1- -■ ■'■!,■ .■S^t; Si ;• !?;i'-, ■■^♦' :• Slim • '' . .^i- '• i^* V sit' 4^-'- -V >>'.;i. ^^■--■>'i'^ iM«' .<'■' v.: 402 JOURNAL OW THE INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES. fienohfl, — That the subject of tlie introduction of more than one candidate at the same time, in any of the Patriarchal Degrees, be referred to the (Jrand Representatives, with instructio'ns to submit the same to tlie R. \V. Grand Lodge of the United States for decision thereon : — Respectfully report, that it appears to be the practice in most of jurisdictions, to introduce more than one candidate at a time in the Patriarclial and Golden Rule Degrees, but in no instance except in opening new Encampments can there be more than one person mtro- duced at one time into the Royal Purple Degree. INTHODUCINO THE ORDER IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. Arrangements were made by virtue of legislation of the Grand Lodge to introduce the Ordei* into Germany, China and Japan. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. To strike out tlie words " Grand Lodge of the United States " and insert instead the words " Supreme Grand Lodge," two amendments were postj)on3d (we regret to say) until the next Annual Session. The following amendment was adopted : — Amend Article XVL, Section 4, by striking out the words " upon sucli terms as it may pre- scribe," and insert the words " upon such conditions as this Grand Lodge may prescribe." This refers to the admission of suspended members of other jurisdictions, and members of defimct Lodges, not able to get a card. SUPPLIES. The only change made in the price of supplies was the reduction in the iirice of Odes for Lodges and Encampments to five cents, and fixing tlie price of Encampment Charge Books at the same rate as charged for Lodge Cliarge Books. (,'ONCLUSION. If an apology is required for the length of tins report, your Repre- sentatives have only to saj' that the year 1800 will in the distant future, as well as the immediate present, be recognized as one of the most, if iK^t the most important year in the history of the Order; and the events that transpired, and are matters of record by the Grand Lodge of the United States, demand more than a passing notice. The meet- ing ot that body on the far away shores of the mighty Pacific Ocean, was an event of no ordinary magnitude, and being the first and only national body of men assembled in the beautiful city of San Francisco, its advent was hailed with deliglit by (dtizens of all classes. The attentions bestowed on every hand manifested that much importance was attaclied to the great convocition of men and bretliren, represent- ing not only every State and Territory of the American Union as well as tho Dominion of Canada, but also the Continent of Australia and the Islands of the Pacific — those who were fortunately permitted to parti- cipate in the journey " across the Continent " experienced the most pleasing seni-e of pleasure in the grand excursion, and are satisfied that meeting projected and successfully carried out by the brethren of Cali- fornia, will be productive of good to all, and to our Order everywhere. GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 403 Ten years ago a meetiua of the Grautl Lo(l;;e of the United States in Sau Francisco in 1869, was not f^ioiight of, who sliall say that inl87'.> it will not hold its Annual Session in London or Berlin '? — wo live in an age of progress Odd Fellowship is a progressive institution, and witli enlightened and judicious men at its head, its extension to every part of the civilized globe is not only possible but ju'obable. Let us then go on in the good work, and in our Subordinate Lodges, and in every situation in which we may be placed, do our whole duty as members of this noble fraternity, and aid in e^vtending the sentiment of brotherhood until the blessings of our Order are known and ai)pre- ciated wherever the cry of anguish is heard, or tlie tear of sorrow falls. We cannot close this report without testifying our gratitude for the many acts of kindness received from the Brotherhood on our journey ; more especially in Chicago, Omaha, Colfax, Sacramento and San Fran- cisco. To the Committee, who in the long journey from the Missouri River to the Bay of Sau Francisco, were thoughtful only of tlie comfort and pleasure of their guests, too mucli praise cannot be awarded — we cannot enumerate aU to whom we are indebtod for tokens of kindness manifested in various ways. To one and all we are grateful and fraternally thankful. To our Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, througli whose l)artiality we were permitted to make that wonderful journey " across the Continent," and participate in the deliberations of the only body of men on this Continent that can boast of a representation from every State and Territory in the United States and Canada — we return our heartfelt and brotherly acknowledgments for the distinguished honor. Fraternally submitted HENRY vrAFEE, ( Gkand JAMES \VOODYATT,\ Rki'kkskntativks. On motion, the Grand Lodge i',djourned for one hour. AFTERNOON SESSION. Brocxville, Aug. Brd, 1870, 2.30 P. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Lodge, re-assembled. Roll called. All the officers (excepting the Grand Cluiplain) present. Also, all the Representatives. On motion of Rep. Woodyatt,the Minutes of last year were adopted as printed. Minutes of Morning Session read and confirmed. Grand Rep. Jas. Woodyatt, from the Committee on Distribution, submitted the following report, which was adopted : — To the R. W. Grand Loihje of Ontnrio, /. O. (). F. : Your Committee on Distribution beg to report as follows, viz. ;— Tliat clauses Nos. one to nine, inclusive of the Grand Master'.s Report be rel'ci-red to the Committee on the State of the Order, together with all that part of the Grand Master's Report, from Clause 9 to the organization of Prince Artliur Lodjie No. 59. 1'*. •. •■'•■4 '1^1 ^ '•: ■_...'•». .1.1 S' .] I -'.*•■ ; \, I I .. Ai J . 'H Jiff ■-. r-v(.- .-.■AH > . " ,1 fi •■■''•:■> 4:>* . ;-. .''^;^■'^•■'i• ''■■■■■ : ,i-i '■ '•■y;i ■ . ;•■ ■ V .■ >,;•■« • . ■* .• •f'-.Sr^^'ii'if ■■■» •*<■,« ,.';l-.-kf •.,?.■ •■-■••• '..'.^'C-'v.'!^ "li^'^h .•«■•■; .'.'.-y.-.'.. .T*/ ' ;,.:•■■■■.■ ■\-: i ■.V-;'; !-,l'y.- .•?v .'t--. '■'■ •'V •H'i-'':' n-s .*'.' ■'»•• . '! ■ -1 . •' .' ■ i ' .''»■'. 1; .,- "i ' m\. •■::.^•■ '•..:, ii ••:' I:, ,:'*:t.,fi";.0^ ■J' , Ji ■•.-■■; ■^■• .... ' J ■ { ■ ■ . J" ■ ■ ' ^ i; ■■■•.-.■■■ •'iv, * . ■ v.. JUi JOt'RNAL OF THE Tliat that pai't of the Grand Matster's Report referriug to the labours of the Graud Secretary be referred to the Finance Coinniitteo. That that part of the Graud Master's Report refeniug to tlie applications of Bros. C. S. Male and Richard Warriner be referred to the Committee on Petitions. That Clause Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5. (5, 7, 8, 9, liJ, 15, 16, 19, of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer's llejjort, be referred to the Committee on Finance. That Clause No. 4 be referred to the Committee on Legislation. That Clauses Nos. 10, 11 and IH, be referred to the Committee on (Corres- pondence. That Clause 12 be referred to the Committee on Returns. That Clause No. 11 be referred to the Committee on Appeals. That Clause No 17 be referred to the Committee on the Laws of Sub- ordinates. And that the Report of the R. W. Grand Representatives be referred to the Committee on thti State of the Order. And your Committee submit the following resolution, viz. : — That the fore- going Rei)ort be adopted. JAMES WOOIJYATT, WM. N. FORD, EDMUND BELT/, \V. M. SEATON, VV. N. SMITH. The lloll was then called for the presentation of businesH, when the followinfj questions were asked and referred to the Committee on State of tlie Order : By Rep. H. E. Ihittery, of Forest City Lodge ; — Wlien tlie Minutes of a Lodge are truly let-orded, is it lawful for the N. G. to decide thost^ Minutes incor- rect, because lie deeuis the action of the Lodge illegal' By Rep. T. T. hviug, of Avon Lodge: — Is a Brother who has not been quite six months a meinl)er of a Lodge, entitled to sick benefits for sickness commenc- ing during the six months ? By Re|). W. Mowatt, Avon Lodge ; — What is the meaning of Clause 5, Section 2, Article 5, in regard to annuities? By Rep. W. Mowiitt, of Avon Lodge ;— Is the granting of any amount to Trustees of a Widow of a deceased Brother, who died in arrears, for his dues — a grant for Lodge purposes ; and does it reedy, John Richmond and Griffitli would be glad to give evidence if required. By Rep. John Murray, of Niagara Falls Ijodge No 53 : — The Charter Mem- bers of Niagara Falls Lodge No. .W, were old contributing members of Union Lodge No. 16, and Frontier I;odge No. 45: they took withdrawal Cards for the purpose of instituting the Lodge at Niagara Falls. vVhat tee, if any, should they pay to the new Ijodge ? GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 405 By Rep. Joliu Murray, of Kame Lodge :— Is it compulsory upon all Brothers prestnl; at the Subordinate Lodges, to vote wlien l)alloting for memljership ? The foUowin}^ were referred to tlie Committee on Legislation : By Rep. J. X. Mathews, of Otter Lodge No. ,)0 : — Can a Lodge do away with the ofKce of Permanent Secretary, by repealing the By-law regarding such otlice '.' By Rep. .Tohn Richmond, of Excelsior Lodge: — Can tlie Grand Lodge, at any time during its i-cssiou, do I iisiness in a Degree which will allow Scarlet members to visit '.' On motion of i{<,p, H. C. lii/ij^haui, the Granil Lodge ailjonrued to meet again at 7 o'clock P. M., in order to give the Kcveral Committees an opportmiity of getting up tlieir reportn. EVENING SESSION. BuocKviu.K. August 3rd, 1B70. Pursuant to adjournment tlie Grand Lodge assemhled at 7 o'clock p. m. Roll called. All the Officers (excepting Grand Cliaplain) present, and a quorum of iiepresentatives. Rt;p. Jolm Smith from the Committee on Petitions presented the following Report, which was adopted : — 'lo the H. II'. iitraml Loe approved ; also that the grunting of tlie CMiarter to Victoria Lodge, No. 1, London, Daughtei-s of Rebecca, 1)e aftirmed. Resjiectfullv submitted. JOHN SMITH, WILLIAM R. ROBl^RTS, THOMAS T. IRVING, T. SIMONS, \VM. IRVING. H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., from the Committee on Finance, snhmit- tud the following Report, which was on motion, taken up xerintini, and adopted :— To the B. W. Grand L:nlge of Ontario, I. ). O. F. The Committee on Finance siilimit the following Report and Resolutions : — Having examined the Books and Vouchcis of the R. W. Grand Secretary and Treasurer, we have pleasure in assuring the Grand Lodge that we tiud them cor- «: • ■• , ..M ■■•< ;f* 1ft :;. fj. 1 ,•■ V'i;»-, ^> M m I ' ;-v^*;' •■•..rR f^ ■ ' ■ •' -I'- '■ "I ... '•■•'•, ': .;.,'. ..[r^: •-|, .;•( j- ;i ■- >■■ '• ^hP.;: ■ , .' ,'V. ■ 1,1." '•' ' " ',' ' I .i . ■ C'i, ■■■*.' ■ . ' <• ' ^■M': ■••■:.♦••,■• ^ *.'■• iM ir ill' ^ ^ • ■ >, .1. .•*■■ ■ .^vi''- t^?;<:;:^ 4U6 JOURNAL OF THE rect in every respect, and in aucordiince with his Report to which you have listened. In reference to the purchase of Charters from Messrs. Chewett & Co., of Toronto, we advise the purchase of say, twenty-five. "We shall consider the recommendation of the Most Worthy Grand Muster, and fully concur in his views in regard to an increase of the Grand Secretary's salary. We find also that the Grand Socretary has fully carried out the instructions of the Grand Lodge at its last session in every pai'ticular in a promjit and satis- factory manner. In conclusion, we submit the following : — Itvuolvecl, — That the opinion of this Committee in regard to the Books and Voucliers of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer be adopted as the opinion of tliis Grand Lodge. lieHolved, — That the Grand Secretary be authorized to purchase from Chewett & Co., at least twenty-five Charters, for sale. Ilesulved, — That the salary of the Grand Secretary for the coming year be ^200. Resulvvd, — Tliat the promptness and accuracy of the R. W. Grand Secretary and Treasurer in the performance of his regulai- duties, and in carrying out the special instructions of tliis Grand Lodge, meet cur hearty commendation. Respectfully submitted. H. C. BINGHAM, JOHN ITUNTER, H. E . BUTTERY, JOHN ATKINS, G. W. PONTINE, G. WALES. Hep. Harper Wilson, from the Coiumittvje on Con-espondence. sub- mitted the following I'eport, whidi was, on motion, taken np senutim. To the R. W. rimiuJ l,»ihje of Ontario, I. O. O. F.: We, your Committee on {!orrespondiiice,bi'gtoreiJortthat we iiave examined the documents laid before us, and would submit the following resolutions for the consideration of the R. W. G. Lodge : 1. Ilesolved, — That the J{. W. G. Secretary be instructed to furnish the R. W. Grand Secretary of G. L. of Vermont with what Blank Charters he may re- (luirc, on paying for the same, providing that he has a sufficient number on hand. 2. Jtraulced ,— '\''\\ni this Coriunittce ;ire pleased to note the organization of ten (10) new Lodges in this jurisdiction, as also their subsequent successful work- ing, and that we approve of the careful and judicious manner in which the sev- eral Lodges were instituted by the M. W. G. Master in person. y. BvHulved, — Clause 10 R. W. G. Secretary's report, we find that the Corres- IJoudence has been ably and efficiently atteiuied to by our R. W. G. Secretaiy, for which he is entitled to the thanks of thih R. W. (r. L. 4. lienolred. — That the R. W. (f. Secrftary be authorized to acknowledge the receipt of the several reports of t\u' R. W. (1. Lodges, thanking them for the same, as per clause 18, G. Secretaiy's report. 5. liesolved ,- -y^h^ are pleased to leport that the ]{. W. G. Secretary has suc- ceeded in obtaining reduced fares for the G. Reps, to this R. W. G. L. from the several R. R. Companies, 'and that the tlianks of this R. W. G. L. be conveyed to the several Managers, thanking tliom for thijir liberality for the same. (). J{csolved,—\Ve cannot confidently reeomnienu the thanks of this R W. G. L. to the Canadian Navigation Company, owing to their want of courtesy to the G. Eepresentatives to this R. W. G. L. during their passage from Toronto to Brockville. Your Committee have carefully examined the correspondence laid V)efore them, and beg to report their pleasure at the fraternal tone in which the corres- pondence of the past year was conducted, as well as the evident prosperity of the Order shown thereby. All of which is respectfully submitted. HARPER WIIiSON , H. NICHOLSON, ROBERT TAYLOR, ISAAC HOGG, WM FERGUKON. Clauses 1, 2 and 3, adopted. GllAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. •i07 On motion to adopt clause 4, it was moved to amend by strikiiif^ out the word " Lodges," and insert in lieu thereof the word '• Bodies." Adopted. Clause 5 adopted. On motion to adopt clause 6, it was moved in amendment by licp. Robt. Mathison to strike out tlie clause and insert the following : That the thanks of this R W". Gi-anrt Lodge be also conveyed to the Canadian Navigation Company for the lilieral arrangements made for the conveyance of members to the meeting of this Grand Lodge. It was moved in amendment to the amendment, by Hep. H. C. Binghnm, to refer the report back to the Committee, with instructions to strike out clause (5, and substitute the amendment made by IU>p. Mathison. The amendment to the amendment prevailed. Rep. John Ta^^'ir, jr., from the Committee on Legislation, sub- mitted the following report and resolution : lo the liiijIU Worthii (hand Lodje of Oiituiiu, I. O. (). F. : We, your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred Clause No. i in the R. \V. Grand Secretary and Treasurer's report, beg to report as follows : Your Committee are of opinion that the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, in clause No. 4 of his report, acted quite in conformity with the resolution on page 377 Journal '69. With regard to question asked by Otter Lodge No. 50, — Can a Lodge do itway with the office of Permanent Secretary by repealing the By-law reganling such office ?— y our Committee are of opinion that such office cannot be dispenseil with, but one brother may fill both chairs, if eligible, and elected for that purpose. With respect to question asked bj- Excelsior Lodge No. 44, - Can the Grand Lodge at any time during its session do business in a JJegree which will allow Scarlet members to visit!" — your Comiiuttei! are of opinion that it cannot. (See Digest, page 7.'), Journal 10G2 and 1089, also resolution passed by tliis Grand Lodge at session of 1807, when it was resolved that in future all the work apper- taining to this Gi'and Lodge be transacted in the Grand Lodge Degree, page 2H!). With regard to letter from D. D. G. M. Bird, of St. CHtharinos, to the R. W. (i. Secretary, asking if a K. G., who having served only three months and re- signs his position, can he resign with the honors of the office ? "i our Committee think that when a N. G. serves in office only a certain portion of his term, and resigns, ho loses all honors connected with such office, or in other words he must serve the time specified by the Constitution. Resolved, — That the above Report be adopted. JOHN TAYLOR, Jii., W. F. ROOME, RICHARD WIGMORE, CHAS. F. HANSON, JOHN GIBSON. It was moved in amendment to take the report up seriatim. The amendment prevailed. Clauses 1, 2, 3 and 4 were adopted, and tlie Report as a whole adopted. Bo]}. Harper Wilson, from the CJommittee on Correspondence, sub- mitted their Report, witii clau.He f> amended as directed, and the Report as so amended was adopted. The Report of the Committee on Revision was then taken up and considered. Paragraphs 1, 2, o, 4, 5, 0, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, were adopted. ••■■.;r;#---r-' ' V ' ' • ' fr •"■ ' lii- ' ! " •'■ ••■ '"!>■■ ■■iJil'.ijii' " ■■ "', ^ '( ■ ' ' ■ •• 'i" •<■■•■■■'. i# ■' . !,«■■■•:■,*,.■-' .' :^r':i^z:4i: „■,•'■: -■^•V'■ ''l-'fr .•-■Vvi:,;i-y:-* !^*V AX ^ 1^^' 408 JOUBNAL OF THE i^^-ii; . ■'■■ , ?. «-• ■36 > ■ ■■ » .: . ? - f' 1 ■■ ! ■• ••'^ " ■ ■ ' ••• "it On motion, the Grand Lodge adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock a. m. MORNING SESSION. Bkockville, Aug. 4tb, 1870. The Grand Lodj^e met at 'J a. m., and was opened in due form. The mimiteH of last evening read and confirmed. The Roll being called, the followng Grand Officers and Rejjresentatives were present : THOS. PARTMDCIE M. W. Grand Master. T. HEALY, B.W. Deputy Grand Master. JOHN WRIGHT, •' Grand Warden. J. 13. KING, " Grand Her. and Treas. JAMES WOODYATT " Grand Bep. to G.L. U. S. HENKY McAFEE, " Do Do G. H. MARLATT, — " Grand Marshal. M. BLUME, " Grand Conductor. JNO. B. McINTYRE, " Grand Oaurdian. And a quorum of RepreseiitativeK* H. (J. Bingham, P, G. M., from the Committee on the State of the Order, submitted the following report, which was, on motion of the Chairman, considered as read, clause by clause, and adojited : To the 11. \V. a rami Lothje of Ontario, I. O. O. F. : Your Committee on tlie State of tlie Order report unauimoUKly as follows: Resolved, — That that part of the Grand Master's report in reference to neg- lect of duty on the part of D. D. Grand Masters, should be refeiTed to the Com- mittee on Legislation, ns the suggestion of the Grand Master implies need of new legislation. Besolved, — That '.the nine decisions of the M. W. Grand Master be in each case approved. Besolred ,— That the report of your Reps, to the Grand Lodge ot the United States he referred to the Committee on Trinting, there 1)eing nothing therein re- quiring action on the part of this Committee. Resolved, — That question (1) hy Rep. Buttery, l)e answered — No. ii't'soZcer/,— That ([uestiou (2) from Avon Lodge, be answered — No, except by special vote, as required in cases of special relief. Rcsolred, — That question (ii) from Avon liodge, l)e answered as follows : Oue- fifth of the annual dues jjiiid by a l)rother, multi])lied by twenty, shall he the largest amount payable annualiy to a widow, and that amount multiplied by four shall be the maximum amount payable to a widow in any other form. Jtesolri'd, — Tliat. question (4) by Rep. Mowatt, be answered as follows : It is not "for Lodge purposes" in tlie ordinary and true meaning of that term, and at least the same majority should be required in such a case as is ^^((uired in grant- ing special relief to Jirothers in good standing, and the notice required before tak- ing such vote ni'ist be in accordance with tlic By-laws of the Lo(ige. Rcsolred. — 'L'hat (luestion (5) by Rep. Roome, be answered — Yes. ^^■.s((/rtY?,— That question (til by Re]). Mathis()n,bc answered — Yes. Hesolved, — That question (7) l)y Rep. Tiiylor, of Canada Lodge, be answered — Tes. Rcsohrii, That question (8) by Rep. Roberts, i)e answered — Ves, in the ali- sence rf definite instructions lienolrcd, — That (|uesti. F. : Your Committee on Returns beg leave to report that they have e.Kamiued the Semi-Annual Returns of the Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction, and would respectfully submit the following : — lirock Lodge, No. 9. — Returns we find correct. Union Lodge, No. IG.— We find also correct. Chatham Lodge, No. 2!). — Semi-Annnal Report for term ending June 30 1870, shows an eiTor of seventy-two cents, as against the Lodge, in the percent- age due the Grand Lodge. Eureka Lodge, No, 30. — Correct. Erie Lodge, No. 33. — Report fov term ending Dec. 31, 1869, con-ect. Report ending June Wth, 1870. gives total membership per last report, fifty-seven (o'), should be sixty-two (62); present membership, forty-five (45), should be fifty-four ; members in good standing thirty-five (35), should be forty-four (44); it also reports suspension of members on July Ist, when the Report should have been closed in June. Gore Lodge, No. 34. — Is found correct. Samaritan Lodge, No. 35. — Also correct. St. Mary's Lodge, No. 36.— In Report of term ending 31st December, 1869, gives members in good standing thirty-one (31j, should be seventy-three (73). In the Report cf term ending June 30th, 1870, gives total increase four (4) should be (6); total decrease none, should be two (2): members in go id standing eighty- three (8;i), should be eighty-two (82). Forest City Lodge, No. 38. — In Report ending Dec. 31 st, 1869, we find mem- bers in good standing one hundred ancf fifty-six (156), should be one hundred and sixty-nine, having omitted to include their Past Grands, as members in good standing. Repoit ending June 30th, 1870, correct. Avon Lodge, No. 41. — ReiJort ending December 31st, 1869, correct. In the Report ending June 30, 18' 0, we find u special relief case, in which the sum of one hundred (JJIOO), was donated to a widow; and which should have been in- cluded in amount paid to support of widows. Excelsior Lodge, No. 44. — We find correct, excepting the Report ending June 30th, 187C, not being signed by the \'ice-Grand. Frontier Lodge, No. 45.— -In Report ending Dec. 31st, 69, a mistake occurs in giving tlie total membership, pe- last report as 123, which should have been 121, consequently the present membership should be 128, instead of liW; and the members in good standing shoulu be 99, instead of 101. The Report ending June 30th, 1870, is found correct. Mount Zion Lodge, No. 46. — In their Re))ort ending Dee. 31st, 18(19, we find an error, in inserting in their summary two members, as suspended, wlien there were none suspended; and in nuiking the total membership in arre;iis twenty- three (23), which should be twenty-one (21i ; and, in the Report ending . I une 30th 1870, the total membership per last Report, is given as 41, which should be 43, Unity Lodge, No. 47. — The Report f(u- term ending 31st Dec, 1869, correct. In Report for term ending June 30th, 1870, there are three reported as suspended ;f:^ • ■- : t^<] • \ ':'.4-.' , ,• ;■ ■ ■ ■ ,,;'4*1 ' . ■• . ''' i . ' .'•■"■ . -I, ' ■ : . ''■•' ',] ■ • ..• ■ .." '■.'' ■ . ' ' ■■ . . I .» ■ . V.l • - * .•1 ' tfi'i'v'a''' !■■■'■'•*■ •. . ■■<.'". "•■..•! •, ■ ■'•- . ■" . ■ ■ ■■ r.. .-1 •' (.v . .3': ' \,!l^-li r. . ! ■ ''.■'# ■'<■ i'T ill >*•'■. &-■ n (.. 'h I*- > .. 1 no JOURNAL OF THE -^:;..! v.. ' ft? • > ' '■ . «'■ ..••4 . ..rf 4 . -y ',»■■•. ,■'1 •'* f » * ,. *^ ,:: Mm::/--:. i'' i u , • ■ t. '"imanf. ," ''.-■ ■ III ! . -"'4 '* ' ■ •' '■■ I for N P. D., while the names of only two are given, said uames appearing in tlie wrong {•oliimu of Report, being that of suspended and cause, instead of ceased to be inetnbn-H. The present inemberahip is reported as 121, which should be 122 • Members in good standing are reported 9(j, and should be 97. Dominion Lodge, No. 48. —We ttud correct. Canada Lodge, No. 4!(. — In the Report for term ending 31st Dec, 1861), two muiiil)erH withdrawn, are not inserted in the summary; the total decrease sliould be three instead of one ; net increase sliould be 51, instead of 54 ; present mem - bership should be 119, instead of 100; members in good standing should be 105 instead of 106. In Rejjort ending June 30th, 1870, total membership, jjer last Report, should be 119 instead of 123 ; present membership should be 130, instead of 134 ; members in good standing should be 11(5 instead of 120. Otter Lodge, No. 50. — Correct Bissell Lodge, No. 51. — In Report for term ending Dec. 31st, 1869, totcl mem- bership in good standing is reported 49, whicli should be 34. In the Report for term ending .Tune 30tli, 1870, hve who ceased to bo members are not reported in the summary; total increase is given 5, wliich should be 10 ; nett iiKU'ease is given 9, should be 4 ; present membership given 60, should be 55 ; members in good standing are reported as 44, which should be 39. Covenant Lodge, No. 52. — Correct. Niagara Falls Lodge, No. 53. — Correct. Collingwood Lodge No 54. — Correct. Fidelity Lodge, No. 55. — In the Report, an error occurs in the receipts ; the item " dues less one third, $34.76," sliould be " dues less one fifth $41.72 ;" per centage due the Grand Lodge, i nould be $30.87, instead of $30. 18. Queen City of Ontario, No. 56. — Correct, except reporting one Past G-raiul, to which it is not entitled. Maple Leaf, No. 57. — Correct, excepting the same error that occurred in Queen City Lodge. Howard Lodge, No. 58. — ^The Report is dated July 6th, which should liave been dated in June ; number admitted by Card was seven instead of one ; tlie report does not include its charter members ; total increase is given as 20, wliicli should bo 26 ; nett increase is given as 18, which should be 24 ; it also claims a Past Grand to which it is not entitled. Prince Arthur Lodge, No. 59. — Correct. Wardsville Lodge, No. 60. — Omits to return its charter members ; total increase and nett increase should be 11 instead of 6; the returning of " five mem- bers as per last report " should be omitted. Corinthian Lodge, !No. 61. — In its report omitted to state the names of its Charter momliers as admitted by Card, and also omitted them in the summary ; total increase 35, which should be 41. Huron Lodge, No. 62— Correct, exceptingjno st il, and no mention of the fact. Victoria Lodge No. 1, Daughters of Rebekah, we find to be con-ect. In regard to clause 12 of the R. W. Grand Secretary's Report, which was referred to your Committee, we would respectfully state that proper care lias not been taken in preparing the Reports, and can fully endorse the R. W. Grand Secretary's statement to that effect; and we would urge on Subordinate Lodges the importance of paying special attention to th:>, matter in future. Youv Committee would respectfully submit the following resolution : — Resolved, — That the foregoing Report be adopted. JOHN J. RAMSAY, C. T. CAMPBELL, JOHN M'LEAN, SAMUEL ATKINS. M. E. SNIDER. I£. McAfee, P. G. M., from the Committee on Credentials, submit- ted the following supplementary report and resolution, which were adopted • 2o tlie R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, L 0. O F.: ■ The Committee on Credentials have had before them a certificate assigning H. C. Bingham, P. G.M.,as Representative from Fidelity Lodge No. 55, beg leave GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 4U to report t'lat Bro Biugham, being the Representative of Huron Lodge No. 62, he cannot represent two Lodges in this Grand body. Itesolveu, — That the foregoing report be adopted. RespeetfiiUy submitted. H. McAFEE, H. WIGMOUE, J. B. KINO. S. G. Dolsou, P. G. M., from tlie Committee on Appeals, Hubmit- ted the following report, whicli was ou motion considered as read seriatim : To the ti. W. Grand Lothje of Ontario, f. (). <). /<'..- M. D. D.VWKON va. FoiiEfT Citv Lodoe No. 38. Yo'.u- Committee on Appeals beg leave to report as follows : In the matter of M. D. Dawson against the decision of Forest City Lodge, London, in withholding V)enefits from Bro. Lister, they having i)aid same to the amount of Ji518. Your Committee find that on examination of the acnonnts which the appellant admitted to be correct, said Bro. Lister was rejjorted sick on 31st Dec, 181, your Committee beg leave to submit that tlir action of said Lodge in the election of Bro. Wm. Barley, be sustained. Pa8T Grand R. Wigmore vs. Eureka Lodge No. 30. In the matter of appeal of P. Grand R. Wigmore against the action of Eureka Lodge in granting |10 to a Brother's wife, while he, the said Brother, was bad on the books, your Committee respectfully report that the action of the Lodge be sustained ; it being done as an act of charity, professing, as we do, to be actuated by those sublime principles, at the same time we consider that the letter of the law in such cases is not so clear as it should be for the government of Lodges, and trust that this Grand Ijodge in its action on revision of Constitution and By-laws will give tlie matter its careful consideration. Chas. Lfe vs. The Grand Master and Avon- Loige. In the matter of appeal of Bro. Chas Lee against the decision of the Grand Master, T. Partridge, regarding the granting monies in special cases, your Com- mittee beg leave to report, to sustain the decision, likewise the action of the Lodge arriving at this conclusion, on the same basis as we did in the matter of Wigmore vs. Eureka Lodge, as reported in preceding case. C. B. Tavi.or vs. Avon Lodcse. In the matter of C. B. Taylor against Avon Lodge, your Commiteee report ns follows : 1. That the course of action taken by the Lodge in suspending said C. B. Taylor for fraud was illegal he not liaving appeared for trial, and therefore only subject to the charge of contempt. 2. That the charge of fraud has not been sustained, the transaction being in the mind of your Committee purely a business one, and not within the jurisdic- tion of the Lodge. Past Grand Thos. Brown vs. Eureka Lodoe, in re McIntvhe. In the matter of the appeal of Bro. Thos. Brown against Eureka Lodge, con- cerning the payment of benefits to late Bro. Alexander Mclntyre, your Commit- tee find that from the evidence before them, said Brother having paid his dues previous to sickness, that after the expiration of six weeks from such payment the ••«■•.: fee f.J; >,.■■•' '...•> ; . ;*.'". ■ *■ ■ ■ ?b -.■.:'. ^■'■ :' ■>i\-> J'- ■*■ ' ;|.'i ■<■.;■• ■•[•«;# !''l: ■'■ I-;; •■In' , r/.-.'T •. .■'f ■■\v ■ '. %■£, ■ '■■',■ "-iff ■";,■,■ •■ '■ -n:..- -■ :/■' " •■ «i, ■ , ■ ■ 1* , <«. " - 0*''rA^i •♦ < a • Ik' T- '" • ■i ■ -< •If*'-' :iiMI 412 JOUBNAL OF THE '^^ :?i'^ '^^ '.'":?■- ii.'. ^«.v ': «!•■<■ * if;: ^"^'^ ■■.,. ■Sp : .■' lip'. :•■,■::-. ■ till' liiii ■ ••• . • . ' > '•■ • 1' f ■ ' . Raid A McTntyfP was entitled to all benefits from that date. We therefore re- H])ei'tftilly rcjjort that the ai)j)eiil iiforemiid h« HUHtained. UeHpectfuUy suhinitte(l. SAML. (t DOLHON WM. 1). KENNEDY, U. MATIirSON, IIV. HOUEUTSON, W. S. CAMl'BELL. Clauses 1, 2 and 3 were concurrevl in. On tlie motion to adopt clause 4. being the report on the appeal of Bro. Chas. Lee, i;- ]>. W. Mowatt, of Avon Lodge No. 41, moved the following amendment : RcHolred,— That the action of Avon Lodge No. 41 be reverhed. Rop. W. N. Ford moved in amendment to the amendment, to refer the Report back to tlie Committee, to amend the Clause. The amendment of Ilej). W. N. Ford prevailed. On motion to ado]>b Clause 7, in reference to the appeal of Rep. ThoH. Hrowu, Grand Rep. .Tames Woodyatt. moved in amendment to refer it back to the Committee to amend, winch was agreed to. Several accounts were presented, and referred to the Committeee on Finance. Also the following letter : [seal] Offii'k of the Guani) Sckibe ok the Ghand Encampment ok Ontario, I. O. O. F. Bkdckville, Aug. 2nd, 1870. .7. B. King, R. W. Grand Sec. and Trea.i. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I, O. O.F.: Deak Sir anp Brother. — I am iiiKlnicted by resolution of the Grand En- campment of Ontario, to re TliDiiiiut l''< mid iiu'oiisidtsratc lirethrca liiivi' iisrcl ilic .Suhor- (liiiiite ijoil^e UooQiH tor lli*' |)iir(ii)st' of coiifciTiuj,' hkoukks, so c vi.i.kd. haviiipf no conui'ction whatever with tlic »)r. (). l'. : We have examined the proi)o8ed amendments to the l!y rjiws of (lore Lodge No. 34 and beg to recommend their apiiroval. At the same lime we liave to re- ]tort tliat the said proposed amendiuents cii me before iis in a deflective shape; they not being autlienticatcd by the signatur*' of the Nohle (rrand, as reipiired by Art 8, Sec. I, Clause 2, of the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges. 2. As to the projJDsed amendments to the Hy-Laws of Lxcelsior Lodge No. •It, your Committee beg to report thiit the. said jjroposed amene paid. Fraternally submitted. H. C. BINGHAM, JOHN HUNTER, JOHN ATKINS, G. W. PONTINE. Kep. Hariier Wilson, from tlie Committee on Correspondence, sub- mitted the following Report, which was adopted : — To the li. II'. a mud iMdijc ofOiittnio, I. (). O. b\ With regard to the communication from the R. \V. G. Sire to the R. W. O. Mnwter, aljout the subject of conferring certain so called Degi-ees in the Lodge Rooms having no connection with our Order, more especially the Oriental Degree of Humility. Hrsolvtid, — We would recommend that tlieM. W. G. Master instruct the 11. W. G. Secretary to furnish each Hulmrdinate Lo^ge with a copy of the communi- cation from the M. W. Grand Sire, and to instruct the Lodges to conform to its requirements. Having examined the correspondence of the M. W. G. Master, we find it to have been ably and efficiently attended to. HARPER WILSON, H. NICHOLSON, ISAAC HOGG, WM. FERGUSON. ROBT. TAYLOR. Rep. John Richmond, seconded by Rep. Thos. Macadam, submitted the following resolution, which was adopted, the word " four." being ordered to be inserted in the blank, in the said resolution. liesolred,, — That the Committee on Mileage and per Diem be and hereby in- structed to compute tlie Mileage of the Officers and Representatives at this Session, at cents per mile each way, and the per diem at two dollars per day. The Report of the Committee on Revision was then again taken up and considered. The proposed amendments to Art. 8, Sec. 1, Clauses 2, 3, 4. — Lost. First amendment bj' Frontier Lollinowood Lodge No. .'54, to Clause 5, lost. Proposed amendments to Clauses and 7, adopted. Amendment by CoUingwood Lodge to Clause 11, adopted. Proposed amendment to strike out Clause 1'2, adopted. All the proposed amendments down to and incdudiug Clause 2 of Art. 5. Sec. 1, w(.'re adopted. Proposed amendment to Clause 3, lost. Amendment by CoUingwood Lodge No. .'54, to Clause 4 of See. 1, Art. J>, adopted. Amendment by Covenant Lodge No. 52, to Sec. 2, lost. The amendment by Frontier Lodge No. 45, to Clause 8 of Sec. 1, Art. 7, adopted. All the proposed amendments down to and including Clause 5 of Spc. Art. 7, adopted. The amendment of Frontier Lo; The Order of BunineHB, an amended, wan then adopted. On motion of Rep. K. Belt/, the vote adopting tlie amendment to Art. 8, Sec. 1, ClauHe'i. was re-connidered. Wlien tlie amendment proiJOHed J)j' CoUinf{woo t. . The amendment by Covenant Lodge No. 52 to Clause 2, Sec. 1, Art. 8, was considered and adopted. The amendment by Collingwood Lodge to Clause 8, adopted. The amendment by same Lodge to Clause 2 of Sec. 2, Art. 8, con- sidered and adopted. The amendment by same Lodge to Clause 3, adopted. The amendment by same Lodge to Clause 2 of Sec. 1, Art. 4, adopted. The amendment by Covenant Lodge No. 52 to Clans 5 of Sec. 2, Art. 6, considered and lost. Th* amendment by Collingwood Lodge No. 54 to same clause^ adopted. The amendment by same Lodge to Clause 5, Sec. 1, Art. 6, lost. The amendment by Covenant Lodge No. 52 to Clause 6, adopted. The first part of the amendment by Collingwood Lodge to Clause 2, Sec. 2, Art. 6, was adopted, and the last part not adopted. The Constitution of Subordinate Lodges, as amended, was theu adopted, \ir'-< GRANl) LODGE OF ONTARIO. 417 Tlie hour of six o'clock liaving arriveil, the Grand Lodge, on motion, adjourned to meet ut 7.80 p. m. EVENING SESSION. 7.30 o'clock. The Grand Lodge was called to order, and resumed business. On motion, the reailing of the Minutes of tlin Afternoon Session was dispensed with. lU'i). 'J'lios. Brown, from the Committee on Laws of Subordinates, then submitted their i-eport, amended, which was considered ana adopted : To thf It. W. fJniiiil Loihje of Ontario, I. (). O. F. : We, your Coniinitto« to whom was referred the proposed ainendmentH to tlie llj'-Laws of Excelsior Lodfje No. 44, heg leave to repoit that we have examined tin- same, and reconuiiend their approval, with the exception — First — Of that part of the proposed amendment to Clause i) which authorizes the striking out of tlie words " halloting for membei'ship." Second- And with the exception of the whole of the proposed amendment to Clause 10. Third— And with the further exception of the whole of the proposed amend- ment to Clause 42. Fourth— And with the further exception of the last of said ameudiuents, and luunbered 17. All of which in respectfully submitted : > Yours in F. L. & T., THOMAS BROWN, WM. FITZSIMMONS, H. GRIFFITH, JAMES F. McDONALD, ALFRED HAY. S. G. Dolson, P. G. M., from the Committee on Appeals, submitted their report, with Clause referring to the appeal of Chas. Lee, amend- ed, as follows : — To the R. W. (irand Loihje of Ontario 1. 0. O. /''. / CiiAs. Lek vb. The Grand Master and Avon Lodge. That your Committee on the case of the appeal of Bro. Lee, of Avon Lodge against the decision of Grand Master, T Partridge, beg leave to submit the fol- lowing : — That the decision of the Grand Master being verbal renders the appeal informal, and cannot be entertained, as a Brother cannot appeal from the decision of the Grand Master, unless the question is asked in writing and answered in the Knine manner. On the appeal of Bro. Lee against the action of Avon Lodge in the donating money to the widow of the late Bro. Chidley, your Committee beg leave to re- port : — That it being laid down as a principle by the G. L. U.S., and State Grand Lodges, not to interfere with Subordinate Lodges in the disposition of their funds for other than general purposes not defined by the By-Laws, we therefore recommend that this Grand Body do not entertain the appeal, but leave the mat- ter entirely in the bauda of Avon Lodge, •• .•*•« i .>!■'■• ■m ■• *Lv' 1- 'i • \'- » ,1. . •"■• ;'• r .• • • v. ... •.•■,!.'';, ^ *>i ', » *■ |i-'.';*'*:i--'rlr'l • ■' ■ •<;. • ■, . )i ? ''iUt^ ^ i I • . . ■ CJ. ■ « 1 ft .■■■ V ^■.," J ■' -■ m JOUBNAL OP THB it '^ I'i'i v'i '■•• ';i*. Part Grand Thob. Brown vh. Eureka Lodok, in U£ McIntyre. In the matter of tlie appeal of Bro. Dioh. Brown against Eureka Lodge, oon- eerningthe payment of btuieHtHto tlie late Bro. Alexiinder M'Intvre, your Com- mittee find tliat from the evidence before tliem, Miid Brotlicr liaving paid his dues previouH to uickneiss, that after the expiration of kIx weeku from Huch ])ay- ment the Haid A. McIntyre wan entitled to all benefits from tliatdato. Wc there- fore reHjiectfnlly report that the appeal aforesaid be suHtained. UeHpectfulfy submitted. SAML. (}. DOLSON, \VM. 1). KENNEDY, R. MATHISON, HY. IIOBERTSON, W. S. CAMPBELL. On motion to adopt the ClauHes reliitiaf{ to the appeal of Uro. C. Loc, of Avon Lodge, in regard to #100 grant to Widow (Jliidley, it was re- solved in the negative. H. C. Bingham, P. (i. M., moved, seconded by Rep. W. Mowatt, that the ajtpeal of Bro. Chas. Lee he sustained, and the action of the Lodge reversed. Whicli was resolved in the negative. On motion duly seconded, the vote on which the Clauses of the Com- mittee's Kei)ort was reversed, was reconsidered. When, — Rep. CI. T. CampbeU, seconded by Rep. J. J. Ramsay : moved the following, which was adopted. liesohed, — That all after the word " that " in Clause 2 of Report of Committee )>e stricken out, and the following inserted, " while this G. L. freely acknowledges tliat the action of Avon Lodge was based on that spirit of generosity chai'acteristic of Odd Fellowship, yet it was evidently against the letter of the law ; but, ujider the circumstances, we advise tlie Lodge to let the matter rest, and make no efforts to recover the money already paid to Mrs. Chidlej'." On the motion to adopt the last Clause of the Report, in reference to the appeal in the case of Bro. McIntyre, it was moved, in amendment, by Rej). John Hunter, seconded by Rep. Samuel Atkins : Resolved, — That the Rejxirt of the Committee on Appeals in the case of the late Bro. McIntyre be not concurred in, and that the action of Eureka Lodge, Nn. ltd, be sustained. Resolved in tlie negative. The question recurring on the motion to adopt the Clause, it was re- solved in the affirmative. The report as amended was then adopted. Fred. D. Stewart, R. W. Dei)uty Grand Sire of the Grand Lodge of the United States, being in waiting, the chair appointed P. G. Masters Jas. Woodyatt, Jas. Smith and H. McAfee a committee to wait upon and introduce the distinguished visitor, who was received with the Hon' rs of the order. H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., from the Committee on the State of the Order, submitted the following report : To tlie R. ir. (Jmnd Lodge of Ontatio, /. O. O. F, , The Committee on the State of the Order submit the following resolutions in answer to the following questions : Wm. Barley, Rep. Bissell Lodge: — When does a member become in arrears? Braolved, — That it depends wholly upon the By-laws of a Lodge. Bep. Campbell, Dominion Lod^e No. 48 ; — Must » candidate for admissioi) GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 419 into the I. O. O. F. be initiated a fiecoiul time if he hax no docuTncntnry evideuee of hif) HrHt initiatiou, but nan prove himttelf an Odd Fellow by tht> poMHeHsiou of the si'crets of the Order? If not, in \vhat niiiniiKr <'iin lie join ? liesolred, — That the ceremony of initiation iK unneueKuary in tiie cane nieutiou- ed, and he may be admittfd in the same manner in other rtisnects uh new appli- cantB, by regular ballot and the payment of fees accnrdiug to Iuh age and the by- lawH of the Lodge. ReHpectfully submitted. H. C. BINGHAM, HENRY MtAFEE. W. MOW ATT, JOHN MURRAY, \VM. BISSELL. Rep. J. Taylor, Jr., from tho Comimttee ou Lo^iHlatiou, subinittoil the following supplementary rejiort : To the H. W. Onind Loihje of OiUoiio, I. O. O. t. : - We, your Committee <;n Legislation, to whom was referred that part of the M. W. G. Master's report with regard to neglect of a large number of tho 1). D. G. Masters to send in their reports, beg leave to say that before they had time to make out their report the Revision Committee, as, recommended by Collingwood Lodge No. 54, proposed and Imd adopted by this Grand Body an article for that purpose. Jteavlved, — Tliat the above report be adopted. JOHN TAYLOR. Jk., W. F. ROOMB, RICHARD WIGMORE, CHAS. F.HANSON, JOHN GIBSON. Jamos Smith, P. G. M., aHked permission from the Grand Lodge to appeal to the G. L. U. S. against its action ou the appeal of Rep. M. 1>. Dawson, which was granted. The Lodge then proceeded with the nomination and election of officers, when the following was adopted, ou motion of James Smith, P. G. M. : Resolved, — That the election for each office be had immediately upon the close of the nomination for such office. The Chair appointed Past Grand Masters Jas. Woodyatt and \Vm. BissoU tellers. The nominations for Grand Officers were as follows : FOR QKAND MASTER. P. G. M. E. Snider nominated Rep. T. Healv. " W. Bissell " " H. C. Biugham, P.G.M. '• M. Jas. Smitli " " Thos. Partridge, P.G.M. P.G.John Smith " " W.N.Ford. Rep. Thos. Partridge declined. Rep. W. N. Ford elected on second ballot. *t DEPUTY OKAND MASTER. P.G. H. Griffith nominated P.G. " CI. T. CampbeH " " W. Bissell " R. Wigmore " Jas. Smith John Gibson. E. Beltz. J. J. Ramsay. Hy. Robertson. W. Fitzsimnions.. .: .«• " ^ • ««■• 1.',. ■^^iffi^A-lfliii ■ II. »l" ■ • I . ■ ■ ■. • I A'. iS'^ yjrl.- v^v; i-"- '1... ,-j%^ I I ♦". ,ij. / / li'ii -'. '%Ai lit ' • ■ '•'.... ■ ^■^\-■^'.»% ■■•'.'• ■'•''Mr ■ u.n Iw ■• 400 JOURNAL OP THE M ,'. !*'■-'•'•' a' %'-v ''. *J-''. •if./ :'i*-- ... iiriK/""" »?!'' 41' ' •'■■•• . M Uu E 'via v.,f -''M-, ;. • •' J. N. Mathews " T. Healy " H. McAfoo " W. Fit/'HiniiiiuiiH *' J. Smith *' W. F. Roonio " R. Wiginoro " H. WilHon " J. Taylor, jr., " M. Bhiine " John Hunter " W. R. Roberts M. Bluine. .T. B. Mclntyro. (leo. Irwin. John Wright. A. Purvis. Jolm Murray. M. E. Snider. (Jeo. Wales. W. R. Roberts. J. Schneider. C. F. Hanson. James. Henry. P. O.'h Beltz, Riuusay, Robertson, Fitzsimmons, Blume, Mclntyrc, I: win, Wright, Wales, Roberts. Schneider, Hanson and Henry de- clined. P. G. John Gibson elected on first ballot. U. W. (iUANU WAUJ)KN. P. G. M. James Smith nominated P.G. A. Purvis. Wm. Bissell W. D. Kemiedy H. Nicholson J.Atkins R. Wigmore H. E. Buttrey M. E. Snider J. Richmond J. N, Mathews M. Blume J. J. Ramsay. Jolm Miu-raj'. M. Blume. H. E. Buttrey. J. N. Mathews. J. B. Mclntyre. J. 'J'aylor, jr. R. Mathison. Jiio. Ri'.-hmond. W. R. Roberts. P. G.'s Buttrey, Mathews, Taylor, Mathison and Richmond de- clined. P. G. J. J. liiimsay elected on second ballot. U. W. (iKANI) SKCRKTARY. P. G. M. E. Snider nominated J. B. King, who was deulared elected by ucclumution. K. W. (JKAND TltEASUREIt. P. G. James Smith nominated P. G. Geo. Irwin. " H. C. Bingham " " A. D. Clement. H. Wilson '• " Geo. Wales. " CI. T. Campbell " " John Wright. P. G, John Wright declined. P, G. A. D, Clement elected on first ballot. :rn;| A.'-l ..''. R, W. GKANl) REPKK8ENTATIVK TO G. L. U. S. P, G. 31. E. Snider nominated P.G.M. Thos. Partridge. " James Smith " " H, McAfee. " J. B. Mclntyre " '* S. G. Dolson. Rep, Thos. Partridge, P. G. M., elected on first ballot. GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. 4'2i James Smith, P.O.M., moved that whou this Grand Ln>.u I! - •!• ■ i' To the last we answer — Yes. li-'-'.iU: We therefore submit the following resolution : — u,' |. • t :;. "'> ,''''■ •' ' .'! <•• . >! .. '■< I *■ ^^^1 ■ . .• • ■•■■ --.i. ■'■■'■■.: •■• '■•'•. V : , ■ ■ , . • ■ • ', " . . ■ • * t ■ * ' ' ;•;■ -?| ;■;•■■ . ••• ■.■'-; '■ •■ • » '■ , ■■ ■• -^ •■, •• ' ■ ' ""1 • !• ■' 1 ■ i ■ I ■ , 1 f • .»•:. ft..; »*•: !f •: . ■.:.. ^-Wn •is'V ■ ■ . mm ♦ "• rwm itV -f* ■vr x* K,1 ■',' I ■ • /,*, ■ » , A !!»■>■ 1 r'. f t-t J. M »;. ii ^-^' i << * '^' 1 422 JOURNAL Ol-' THK Retained, — Tliat the above R ytort V><< adopted. H. ('. niNOHAM, HKNllY NkAFKE, WM. lUSSKIJ,, W. MOWAT, JOHN MUURAY. The Grand Master appointed P. (I. M.h H. C. Bingliani and S. (1. DoIhou a Coiiiniittee, to iutroducu the (iraiid OfKuurH elect for iiiHtalla- tiou, who thereu^Km introduced the Hoveral OilicerH elect, with tlie UHual fornialitioH, each of whom was dnly inHtiiUcd, as follows : W. N. Ford M. W. (hand Master. Jno. Gibson It. W. Deputy (Jrand Master. J. J. Ramsay " " Grand Warden. J. B. KinK " " " Secretary. A. D. Clement " " " Treasurer. Ou motion, the Bond of J. B. King, late (irand Treasurer, was ordered to be cancelled. The Bond of A. D. Clement, Gi'aud Treasurer, was accepted by the Grand Lodge. Ou motion of Reji. T. Healy, the Grand Lodge adjuurned, to meet to-morrow moiiiing, at 8 o'clock. THIRD DAY. FuioAY Morning, Aug. fl, 1870. The Grand Lodge mot pursuant to adjournment. Present — All the Officers (excepting tlio Grand Chaplain), and ail the Representatives. The minutes of last Evening Session read and confirmed. Rep. J. N. Mathews, from the Committee on Printing, submitted the following Report and Resolution, which was adopted : To the H. \V. Grand Lotlye of Ontarw, I. (). <). F. : t" • We, your Committee on Printing, heg to report, that thero is notl'.ing rc- (][uiring their immediate attention, the printing of tlie Journal being in Uie Imnds of the Urand Secretary. We would, however, suggest tluit tenders he culled for by the Grand Secretary for printing the Journal and Revised Constitution. \\'i' therefore submit the following : Reuolved, — That this Report be adopted. J.N.MATHEWS, LOUI->I)OUH, WM. BARLEY, J. B. KING. On motion of Rep. Thos. Partridge, it was \ . . Beaolved, — That the stock at present held by this Grand Lodge, be converted into cash. Rep. Jas. Henry, from the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem. submitted the following Report, table, and resolutions, which were adopted : ■■^n notliiiiR IV- ill Uie Imiids )P culled fur tutiou. \Vc (IRANI) I.onCR OF ONTARIO. To the It. W. Grniitl Lt.dgc of Otituno, I. (). (). F. : Wi; voiir ('oiiiiiiittto (III Mili-ii|{i* und I'tr Dietii Ih'K to Hubiiiit tliu (olluwiii« tiiblu iind reBululioiiH, \i/.: TAIIM'. OK Mli.UA5 ' « *r, •A 8 »2 00 2 IM) H Brock 2 4ctH 912 00 Union Hi 668 3 4 «66 96 8 8-1 8(i CllBtlllllll 2!> 774 1 2 ,4 61 92 8 2 (X) 78 92 Kurekrt . 30 88 (ilti li08 4 4 1 4 108 36 26 72 8 8 2 (K) 2 00 127 86 Eric 82 72 (tore 34 55(i 2 1 II 4H 8 2 00 56 48 SnmuritHii 85 36 8H 41 44 608 61(i G4(i 594 4tl4 2 4 2 4 4 4 8 4 2 I 48 M 49 28 108 86 71 28 89 52 8 3 8 !) a 2 (H) 2 (M) 2 (JO 2 00 2 00 00 64 St. MarvK 61 28 Forest t'lty 127 86 A von 89 28 l'].\ccisior 51 52 Frontier 4.-1 868 8 4 104 16 ;t 2 00 122 16 Mount Zion 4() 720 1 14 28 80 8 2 00 84 80 I'nitv 47 4il4 2 4 89 52 8 2 00 51 52 Doiiiinioii 4H (J»(i 2 1 51 68 8 2 00 68 m (/iinnda 4!) 50 41(i (hl8 2 4 1 ,4 !W 28 25 52 8 8 2 (H) 2 (H) 15 28 Otter 81 62 lJi^scll 51 (il8 1 '4 24 72 8 2 00 80 72 Covennnt 62 53 416 580 2 '4 1 '4 88 28 28 20 8 3 2 (M) 2 00 45 28 Ninpiira Fulls 29 20 Collin{,'wood 54 60() 2 :4 48 48 8 2 00 60 48 Fidelity* 55 56 57 416 504 1 1 4 1 4 K; 64 20 16 8 2 00 2 (Ml (^iicen Citv of Ontario 22 M ^fajde Leaf 2(1 16 Howard 68 686 1 4 27 44 8 2 (M< 88 44 Prince Arthur 5!> 90 1 4 8 M 3 2 (10 9 84 Wiirdsville m 72(i 1 4 29 04 3 2 00 85 04 Corinthian .. 01 348 1 i 14 00 3 2 00 20 00 Huron 02 350 1 4 28 48 8 2 00 84 48 Uairie 63 548 1 i4 21 92 3 2 00 27 92 Qband Officehh Pkksknt. (Triiiid Master 558 1 4 1 4 25 84 22 32 2 00 2 00 81 8-1 Deputy Grand Master 28 12 Irrand Warden 1 2 01. (M) Orand Sec. and Treas 556 1 4 22 24 2 00 28 24 Grand Rep. to G. L. U. S 556 1 4 22 24 2 00 28 24 Grand " " " " t 868 1 ;4 34 72 2 00 40 72 Grand Marshal 616 1 '4 24 64 2 00 80 64 Grand Conductor 416 658 lit 16 64 22 32 2 (K) 2 00 22 64 Grand Guardian 28 12 • No Representative present. __ The foregoing table is computed in accordance with the resolution of tliis Grand Lodge, at four cents per mile and two dollars per diem. Your Committee beg to make the following resolution : •■ f I . •1 1 ' ' ' • ' . . ,. ■■•■:■> W t' 1 -Tt .; ... % \ ;■ . *,''■■»• • • . ..«:• ■■'? -' '•4 ■, :■ ■ !. t." r * • i !»*•'.' I* > v) •;. 484 JOURNAL OF THE ,. 'I m^ JlfHolvrd, —That the foriigoiiiK report Im> adupted, uiid thut the Grand MiiHt«r do iHHiiK ordf I'H on th«* (f rnnd Trciuinrrr in h rdiinct' thert* with, in favour of thu Uflli'i^rH aixl IUt|ir«Hi>ntutivfH. .lAMKSHKNUY, K. U CARI'ENTKR, JOHN HICIIMOND, THOS. M( ADAM, M. ULL'ME, JOHN HCHNKIDER 'I'liu following reNoliitioii waH cuDHidcrutI and adopted, on motion of 11. McAfuu, I', (i. M.. Hucondud by Hup. John Smith : UrHiilveil,-~'\'\\n.i \\w Muni of mix dollarH \\vi paid Mr. Jolin Qrant for HurviccH hi McHHcntitT to the Oriind I> Ht'HHion, iind tliat h Coinniittee of tiirct- Im' iippoiuted to <:iirry out tlin nM|itirfnientH of thin rcHoliitioii. The Chair named as the Committee : il. McAfee, P. O. M., and KcpH. W. Mowatt and ThomaH Brown. The following ou motion of Hep. H. Griilith, Hecouded by Rep. J. Smith, was adopted : 7i'(*o/(e(/,— Tliat thi^ thanks of tliin U. W, Urand Lodj^e arc due and are liere- by tendered to the retirinK Orniid Oflicers for their vahiable Hervieea during thu year. The following reHolution by Rep. H. C. Bingham, seconded by Rep. Wm. Mowatt, wan adoi)ted : i<««oit'«' #1 L<- I *• i Itrttvk No. P.O. FrHIlK MMUIK n ■ " [joujh Dorr I'liimi " W. N. Siuitli (liiilhiiin.,.. ( J'Jurr/tii ..,, " .loliii Mmitur hnrmt ritij. { /hoiiiniot' " (loo. NV. I'oiitiiiu AVi> " W. S. C'liinpliell d'urr " .1. F. Mcl)< iiald SiiHiiiriliiii . •• W.N. Ford. (I. .M .S7. .lAz/y'/.. " Huiiry (Hbsoii tioii *' .lolin Siuitli t'liilu 1(1 m OH AH »4 m 41 44 47 4r. 4(i 4» .Vi .•)0 .-.1 r,ii .')4 ()» .-.7 .■)H liU (il On motion duly seconded, the Grand Lod^c closed in tliu O. L. Dej^ree und ojuiued in tlie Scarlet Degree. Tlie R. W. Di<|»uty Grand Sire, Bro. Fred. D. Stewart, of tlie Dis- trict of Columbia, liy desire of the Grand Lod){e, procectled to exem- plify the Secret Work. After which the Grand Lodi^^e closed in tlie Scarlet and opened in the G. L. Degree. When a vote of thanks to Bro. F. D. Stewart for his very vahiablu services was passed. The business of the session being completed, the Grand Lo«lge ad- journed at 1*2 o'clock on the thii'd day of the session. Alfred Hay /''roiilirr " NV. F. Uoome l/^ Xii>ii " \(.'iiiiiiilii " Hugh Blain Ciirnnnit " {i^itrrii i'itj/ t)l' (hitnriii *' .1. N. .Mathews (Hlrr *' Wni. Barley UiHxrll '* .John MuiTay Simjurx lAilh '• 11 II I 1. I ('olliin/iroDil " Henry iiolHjrtson ,. . • ,. •' ylfiirrii' Henry Nicholson Ilim^nnl *' 'riioums McAdam Mn/ilf l,iiil. " Wm. Irving W'lndarillv " C. S.Male (Juriiithiiiti *• ^ y!/2//yyu^ "' \U * ' .1 V m V-- ■■■. .4'l.* ■•. > > •••xj- "' 'T • y ' 0U- r ,1 ■. . r . '" ;i" |;BV9&is6&lI| Inanili ^9$|ieft HELD AT TORONTO. Toronto, August 2, 1871. A reprehentation of the Lodges in Toronto having assembled in sijecial session, in the Odd Fellows' Hall, for the purpose of receiving the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario. The M. W. Grand Master, Officers and Representatives, having been duly announced, were admitted and presented to the N. G., Bro. Dr. Wright, who in an appropriate address, welcomed the Grand Lodge to Toronto, and tendered that body the free use of their spacious Lodge Room, with ante rooms, for the purposes of the present session. The Grand Master, Bro. W. N. Ford, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, responded to the address, and accepted the proffered use of the rooms with thanks. Tlie Subordinate Lodge then closed. W. N. Ford, M. W. Grand Master, took the chair, and called the Grand Lodge to order, when upon a call of the roU the following officers were found present : ..... W. N. FORD M. W. Grand Master. JOHN GIBSON H. W. Deputy Grand Master. J. J. RAMSAY B.W. Grand Warden. J. B. KING H.W. Grand Secretary. A. D. CLEMENT R.W. Grand Treasurer. JAMES WOOD YATT.. . R.W. Grand Jtep. to G.L. U.S. THOS. PARTRIDGE Do Do THOS. REID R. W. Grand Marshal. A McPHAIL R.W. Grand Guardian. M. BLUME R.W. Grand Herald. The chair made the following appointments, pro teni. : Rep. J. F. McDonald y/. ir. aramJ conductor. H. C. BINGHAM, P. G. M H. W. Grand Chtqdaiii. Tlie Grand Conductor and Grand Marshal examined all present and declared them duly qualified, whereupon the R. W, Grand Chai>- lain pro tern addressed the throne of grace as follows : Almighty .\nd Eternal God, our Creatoi-, I'rt'sei-ver, and Constant Bene- factor, we render Thee liumble and heart}' thanks for that kind care that has watched over ns durinj;; the past year, and permitted ns again to assemble in Thy name for the transaction of business. We desire to acknowledge our iin- worthinesB in Tliy sight, and we feel that without Thy Divine Help all our purposes are iueffectual and all our efforts vain. Look with favor upon our r 1 GBAND LODGE OF ONTABIO. 427 beloved Order, aud aid ub in our efforts to increase its usefalness. Bless the widow and the orphan ; and aid all who are in distress as Thou seest they deserve. Be with us at this time ; direct and guide us in all our deliberations, and gi-ant that the spirit of peace, harmony, and love may prevail ftmong us at all tiiues; and when our labors on earth are ended, may we enter into the rest prepared for Thy faithfid servants, and with all Thy redeemed family unite in ascribing praise to Thy Holy Nanie, for ever and ever. Amen. The Grand Warden, by direction of the chair, proclaimed tlie Grand Lodge open for the transaction of business. The chair then announced the following Committee on Credentials : J. B, King, Grand Sec. ; Reps. John Richmond, John Schneider. Jas. Smith, P. G. M., announced Dr. A. H. King, P. H. P., and Dr. Gnnther, P. G., ol the City of Baltimore, in waiting. Tlie chair appointed Past Grand Masters Jas. Smith, Jas. Woodyatt, and T. Partridge a Committee to wait ujjon and introduce the visitors, which was accordingly done, and the visitors welcomed by the Grand Master. J. B. King, from the Committee on Credentials, presented the fol- lowing report and resolution, which were adopted • To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. 0. F. We, your Committee on Credentials, beg to report that we have exiimiued the Returns of the Subordinate Lodges, and the certificates presented, and find tlie foUowinglirothers duly elected, aud credentials in due form. We recomnieiid that they be admitted to the Grand Lodge as the Representatives of their several Lodges, as follows : ■ ) ::) [• Brock Lodge No. i) Union Lodge. Eureka Lodge » 30 'rErieLodge « Gore Lodge << W. H. COLE W. M. SJLATON TIMOTHY HEALY LOUIS DORR (Jr. E. PATTERSON ., JAS. ELLIOTT JOHN ATKINS JOHN HUNTER ROBT. KIRKPATRICK JAMES HERON GEO. POWELL, SB GEO. W. HARE GEO.W PONTINE ROBT. MATHISON THOS. WOODYATT J. F. McDonald T. SIMONS W. C.BELL ROBT. BARBOUR « RICHARD BOX .JAMES SMITH , ED.BELTZ H.E. BUTTERY M.D.DAWSON JOHNDUTTON HENRY GIBSON 'Avon Lodge «« JAS.MORRISON ) JNO. RICHMOND \ ' WM.LEWIS [ Excelsior Lodge " JOHN PRYKE j .TOHNBOWDEN ..^ 1 WM. FERGUSON - Frontier Lodge HENRYMcAFEE IG .13 ;i4 Samaritan Lodge St. Martj'.i " 3g ■ l Forest City Lodge ,18 41 44 45 '( '•; .■.>,i, '''1 »■• Till*'! .1. > •.■wv.!.i-..n:.,. -. .■,■■■«'■•■, rfi.'j'f,.- »• (if, •^ *' : i r -•■■ ■ ,.. ■ ■."•,■ r ; :. ' i 1: 'I '■'i-'^^ •■■ r. , r , . ..:Af.rf'-s!;':;'j ii i?H :a ■'-■;■ !1 1 ..'.'• i4 :,;,.■ t *' 'il' ••{V'';■• JSj- .if V -t. ■,■■•■■> if -'M m JOURNAL OF THE JOHN T). ANDERSON T. A. TAimANT ALKX.McKAY GEO. MTDGLEY J. J. DYAS CI. T. CAMPBELL JAMES SMITH J.G.COLEMAN W. R. ROBERTS ROBT. TAYLOR .T. B. HOWE J. M. TWEEDALE JOSEPH V. EBY HUGHBLAIN H. W. MURDOCK F.T. BARKER .TNO. BOWEN H. BENDER .L\MES R.DUNN GEO. WILLIAMS J. FIELDS ) DAVID ERECKLETON C. S. MALE THOS. REN WICK | ROBT. HOGARTH ) ROBT. EVANS THOS. PARTRIDGE i J. S. GARNER ) RICHARD FYFE HENRY ROBERTSON ALEX. DUNDAS E. MARA J. J. RAMSAY W. F. ROOME RICHARD WARRINER J. F. MOREY M^ Zion Lotlgfi Ihiifi/ Lodge ... 46 47 Dominion Lodfjr " 48 Canada Lodge . . Otter Lodge Covenant Lodge \ ) > Niagara Falls Lodge • Qaee i City of Ontario Lodge Wan rille Lodge " Coriiithu, . Lodge " Huron Lodge " Yictoria Lodge " Friendship Lodge '• Florence Nightingale Lodge " North Star Lodge '. «' Hope Lodge " Liican Lod(/e " The Toronto Lodge " BothwellLDlce " War) inev Lodge " Oxford Lodge " 49 uU 00 (il (i2 04 0,j 00 08 09 70 71 74 75 77 We alKO find the followiug Past Grand's Certificates in due forin, viz. : W. M. Chapinun, P. G., of Victoria Lodge No. 64, Hamilton. Y'our Committee find that there are no returns due from St. Thomas and Oxford Lodges, yet these Lodges send in Certificates of hMviug elected Represen- tatives. While the precedent has been established of admittin^j; Representatives from Lodges instituted after June 30th, we feel that Lodges so instituted are not entitled to Representation, frotr the fact that they have not contributed any- thing towards the funds ot this Grand Lodge, for the purpose of paying their Representatives ; and further, that it may happen that a Lodge which reported June 30th, showing 101 members, may elect 3 Representatives ; before July 1st ten may withdraw and start a new Lodge and elect a Representative, thus there would be four Representatives on the 101 members. We recommend that in this instance the Representatives elected and present bo admitted as such, but that some legislation be had upon the subject to prevent its recurrence in the future. We find that the Representatives of Chatham Lodge, No. 29, have come with only P. G. Certificates. The name of each, viz.: Juo. Schneider, John P. Young, and George Turner, are on the return. We are satisfied that the Brothers have been duly elected to represent Chatham Lodge, and recommend that they be admitted as such. We find the Certificate of Robert Evans, Representative of Victoria Lodge, No. 64, has the seal pinned on. Such is contrary to the law, yet we are con- vinced Bro. Evans has been duly elected, and recommend that his certificate be accepted. We find that W. D. Kennedy and J. J. Ramsay have been duly elected to represent "The Toronto Lodge,'' and we have presented certificates from M. E. Snider and J, J. Bamsajr of having been elected Repreaentatives ; in tbe absence ■•n ;")(> 1( fiO (( (U IC (i2 (( (i4 <■ (■i."> II fi(i 11 68 11 f)9 11 70 11 71 11 74 11 75 11 77 w. M. GKAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 429 of any communication from the Lodge showing that Brother Kennedy had re- signed hi8 position, we cannot recommend the ave tlic adoption of the Report . .T. B. KING, JNO. KICHMOND, .J. SCHNElDElt. The Representatives and Past Grands were then introduced, ohH- gated, and instructed in the Grand Lodf^e Degree bj' the R. AV. Grand Warden. James Smith, P. G. M., seconded by Representative J. J. Dyas, moved that the minutes of last session be adopted as printed. Eep. CI. T. Campbell objected to the word " Herald," which ap- ^lears on page * and seconded by H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., raovinl the following amendment, which was adopted : Renoli-ed, — Tliat the word "Heruhl," occurring on page * tliird line from tlie bottom, is iuiiorrectly inserted, and forms no part oi tlie minutes of the Inst session, no such office having l)een created by tliis Grand Lodge. The question recun-ing on the motion of James Smith, P. G. 1,1,, as amended. It was agreed to. The following communication was read and referred to the Com- mittee on Credentials : The Toronto Lodce, No. 71, 1. 0. O. F., B. U., Toronto, July 24th, 1871. .7. B. Kino, Esq., R. \V. Grand Secretary. I am directed to notify you of the resignation of l^. G. Bro. W. D. Kennedy as our Representative to your R. W. G. L., in whose stead P. G., M. E. Snider, of Covenant Lodge, No, r>2, lias been duly elected. Witness the seal of this Lodge, tins 24th day of July, 1871. F. T. YATES, Secretaiy. Moved bj' H. McAfeo. P. G. M., seconded by Rep. Louis Dorr ; That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn initil 2 o clock, p. m. Resolved in the negative. The Grand Master then read his Annual Report as follows : , GRAND MASTER'S REPORT. To (lie R. H'. Grand Lothje of Ontario, f. O. O. IK : Brethren — I cordially greet you on the recurrence of another an- nual meeting of this Grand Body. By the continued favor of the Gvand Master of the universe, we have been once more permitted to assemble together, and it becomes o;u' duty to render tlianks to Him for the many privileges and blessings enjoyed since our last yearly communication. * ♦ This refers to the word " Herald " in the list of appointed Officers, as it appears in the constitution as .adopted in 1870. I .' .■'■ Ill "*'" • ■,.•■1*. . • ■■; ■ ». •• ; '". ' V ■ '^•x.itri •■;■.■:, •.'■' .■■'■■.■• !*'♦ r i' • • '"!':;• '.■•?. ■'■.■•, ' ■ , "■■.;>■■; •/! f * ■ ., • -■'•fl,..' ■>■■.»•:' • <• ! ir.,.,t<.. .!■ ',1 'f.:i, .:■■< .V ,i', ' ■■(' x' ,;;■ '•- '•■'■',■'■'.• -f ' ^ .- -, ,~i •■■, II. -it- ■ :■ V'-' ;' •"■■■V ■••?..■■.■•.•>•«'• •■. ',Y • ■ *• ■'."•■vn: ■l.-'i,ljjll 480 JOURNAL OF THE i<\''f .* > '.-• ■ It a£Fordfl me unmingled pleasure to meet the representatives and members of this Grand Lodge in this beantifnl hall, lately dedicated to tlie use of our Order, in this the " Qneen City " of Ontario, confident tliat our dolibcrotions, conducted in the spirit of forbearance and brotherly love, may prove bonoficial to the brotherhood. Our beloved Order in this jurisdiction, by the patient labor of its members and tlie inlierent excellence of the principles upon which it is founded, has overcome the nuuiy huidrances to its proj^ress, and has taken its i)lace higli among the gi-eat and benevolent institutions des- tined to become a blessing to tlie country. Its onward progress is now bright witli tlie sunshine of prosperity as it marches on to fraternize the world. Clause 1. — The past year has been one of great and unexampled prosperity within our borders, for which we have every reason to be grateful. Both numericaUy and financially the increase has been be- yond our most sanguine expectations. AVitliin the past year fourteen new Lodges have applied for Char- ters, and to which warrants have been granted, subject to your ap- proval and confirmation. Under such warrants the following Lodges have been instituted by me personally : Victoria No. 64, at Hamilton, 2-2nd August, 1870. ( ' Friendship No. G5, at Petrolia, 13th January, 1871. Florence Nightingale No. 06, at BowmanviUe, *2r)th January, 1871. Exeter No. 67, Exeter, County of Huron, '27th January, 1871. North Star No. 68, at Stayner, 3rd March, 1871. Hoi)e No. 69, at Harrietsville, '23rd March, 1871. Lucan No. 70, at Lucan, 30th March, 1871. Toronto No. 71, at Toronto, 8th May, 1871. Eastern Star No. 7'2, at Wliitby, Utli May, 1871. Fergus No. 73, Fergus, 31st May, 1871. ' Bothwell No. 74, at Bothwell, '23rd June, 1871. , > Wai-riner No. 7.'), at Port Perrv, '27th June, 1871. * St. Thomas No. 76, St. Thomas, 14th July, 1871. Oxford No. 77, at IngersoU, 27th July, 1871. For all of which I would recommend charters to be granted. I received petitions for two Rebekah Degree Lodges, one of which (Ruth No. 2) was instituted at the town of Stratford, on the 10th day of Maj' last, by Deputy Grand Master Brother John Gibson, I consent- ing and approving, so far as I was able on the part of the Grand Lodge, to such institution, and for which I ask your a^jproval. Clause 2. — By the direction of the Grand Lodge at its last session, I have executed Charters for the following Lodges : — CoUingwood No. 54, Fidelity No. r)5, Queen City of Ontario No. 56, Maple Leaf No. 57, Howard No. 58, Prince Arthur No. 50, Wardsville No. 60, Corinthian No. 61, Huron No. 62, Barrie No. 63. Clause 3. — There has V)een an increase of membership in ' '' "'" * the Lodges instituted before the term ending 30th June, 1870, of 784 00 A total increase in all Lodges to 80th June. 1871, of 1,103 00 Present membership 3,.595 00 The annual receijjts of Subordinate Lodges is $28,865 95 Widows' and Orphans' Fund accumulated '23,238 07 General Fund 31,638 67 <• '« "i GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 431 There have been 21 deaths during tlie past year, amonj^ whom we have to deplore the deatli of our late (irann Warden, J. Wright, of Brock Lodge No. U. Tlie general statistics of the Ouder will no doubt appear in the re- port of the Grand Representatives, yet I cannot forbear giving a state- ment of the amount of receipts and oxpcnditiuc for rclii'f for the last 40 years. Ueceipts from 1830 to 1839 inclusive ft 3'27,93r) 77 " 1840 to 1849 " 4,933,492 17 " >• 18r)0 to 18r>9 " 12,987,453 05 »• •' IHGO to 1809 " 13,111,133 34 Total ^31.324,014 33 Amount paid for i-elief during tlie four decades mentioned amounts to #12,775,030.42, leaving an excess of revenue over expenditure of ^18,548,983.91. Tliesc; statements sliow at a glance the vast import- since to which our Order has attained. I felt it an incumbent as well as a pleasing duty, as directed by the Constitution, to visit all the Lodges in this jurisdiction, and while on such visits it was expected under ordinary circumstances to give satisiactory exjjlanations of all questions of practice and law necessary for the information of each Lodge, waiting for that purpose, the publi(!ation of the digest compiled by the G. L. U. S. of all laws laid down to and including the last ses- sion, most of my labors were within the last months of my term. In some places I found it impossible to meet in person Lodges for whose members I have the highest esteem and respect, yet by the kindness of Bro. J. Gibson, D. G. M., J. J. Ramsay. G. W., and P. G. Masters Bros. H. Mc.\fee and Smith, with two exceptions J have accomplished that duty. Clause 4. — Your Grand Body iit its last session prepared and re- vised Constitutions both for the Grand Lodge and its subordinates, making such amendments and additions as tlie experience of your past lepresentatives found to be in accord with Lia\- and the wants and re- 4uirements of the jurisdiction. These Constitutions were submitted by your (irand Representa- tives to the G. L. U. S. and approved. The revised Constitutions made it imperative on most Lodges to revise their By-Laws — copies of which will be presented for your approval. Clause 5. — In the Most Worthy Grand Master's Report for the year 1859, it is stated that St. Mary's Lodge, No. 36, was the only fjodgc then in tliis jurisdiction meeting in a Hall of their own. Sirce that time, and up to the present, not only St. Mary's but Union at St. Catharines, Frontier at Windsor, lirie at Port BurweU, and Otter at Tilsonburg have become owners of their Lodge Rooms. These prop- erties have an estimated value of over $30,000, and it has become almost a matter of necessity as well as economy that Lodges, when it is possible, should have some place of their own for the purpose of meeting and can'ying out the philanthropic objects of our Institution. Not only have these several Lodges become possessed of lands and buildings, but all have accumulated funds, in some instances of con- siderable amounts, held and expended for the charitable and benevo- lent purposes of our Order. 28 t - ;-"»/-:»^: ':■•■■>., '' ' " '^ -hi: • ' ■■ '-"J - ' ,-■'■■ >-,'^4\ ; ■■•• ' '. < ... < •'••'■■ .• , '• , .. ,- ■ .,.; ■•■ '"•4-"..4'-*r ■;.v•:■- ■ ■ ..:'-i'''-'., ■'■!/';■ , j'\i. ■►■■■' t !<■ .;:|;i- '':Vt^' IN 482 JOURNAL OF THE ^1 ;^ii-; ■:■!*-: i'! if *■ ;■■■ i mi iifi- WWW- mmm % Under such circumf>tances it has been thought advinable that Rome legislation should be asked for — by Parliament — to enable Lodges to liold such i)roperty not altogetlicr deiiendont on tlie life of a single or comparatively small number of indi vidiuils.and your (irand Body passed a resolution autliori/ing certain of its offtcers to take tlio necessary pro- ceedings to procure such Legislation. The first application was not successful with the then Parlianiont. At the last session of the Legis- lature of Ontario sucli application «as agani renewed, and Cap. !>, C. S. C, was so amended that witliout any considerable cost Lodges can become incorporated, and as sucli liold propertj' to a limited extent, ns mentioned in said Act. Some of the Lodges under your jurisdiction have availed them- selves of the said amended Act, and are now bodies corporate and pohtic. A question under these proceedings has been raised, as to whether a Lodge taking advantage of this Act of Incorporation could not liold their property free from the control of the Grand Lodge, and continue to act in contempt of its mandates. I am not pressed with fear of tlie iirobability of such an occur- rence, yet the matter is before you for your consideration. The incorjjoration of the Grand Lodge will also be a matter for your careful notice. Clause 0. — Notwithstanding the care and labor bestowed on the revised Constitution of the Grand Lodge some omissions occur calling for your attention, among which is some authority to gi'ant charters for Kebecca Degree Lodges, as well as power to enable tlie Grand Master to grant warrants for the establishment of such Lodges. I have received an application for tlie institution of ii Degree Lodge at London, and believing that uniformity in the work would be thus increased, I recommend favorable consideration of the petition. Clause 7. — At the last meeting of this Grand Lodge decision No 2 of the Most Worthy Grand Master, mentioned in his report was con- firmed. In the matter of ai)peal, Past Grand Brown vs. Eureka Lodge, No. 30, this decision is apparently contradicted. In consequence tliis Lodge has not obeyed the decision last referred to, and Past Grand Brown complains of the action of that Lodge. I have required said Lodge to produce before you a certified cojjy of all proceedings held in reference to this matter, and recommend a full and complete determi- nation of the same. In the matter of ai>peals, tliere is much uncer- tainty as to the proper mode of procedure, and I would recommend this matter to your consideration. A number of appeals as to the matter of practice, &c.. are in the hands of the Grand Secretary for your determination. Clause 8. — I have received applications for withdrawal cards from Bro. N W. Moore, Elijah Moore, Tlios. L. Lindop, &c., late members of Elgin Lodge, and after careful examination have granted such cards. Clause 9. — I have to report of the Deputj' District Grand Masters more favorably than my predecessor, yet some of them have not ful- filled the duties assigned them. I have to speak in the highest terms of praise of the reports sent me by D. D. G. M. Bro. Henry Robertson, of Collingwood; Bros 1». gkand lodge of oxtario. 488 v^ "'■••'* V 'hf dge, No- lice this [t Grand fed said held in letermi- li unccr- juimcnd le in the i-ds from Inembers bh cards. I Masters not t'nl- krts sent td; Bros Male, of Oshawa ; Nicholson, of Strathroy ; J. Murray, Niagara Falls ; M. Blain, of Toronto; W. F. Roonui. \e\vl»nry : Jolin Smith. Hamilton ; .T. Gibson, Stratford ; J. McDonald, of [nf^ersoll ; I). I). Rose, of Sea- fortli ; and J. Hunter, of London ; P. (i. M. H. McAfee, wlio kindly consented to act in tlie preparation of tJie information contained in their communications. I would in this matter recommend to my successor the grouping of Lodf^es, under the superintendancc of erne !>. I), (r. M., wliv-n conveni- ently located. Clause 10. — 1 have made tlui followin}> decisions upon questions submitted to me : 1. Is a brother who lias been admitted as an Ancient Odd Fellow to pay fe(!S for dei;;"1i^'';,A V ..■■/■■■■■.•■:;■■':• - ■• . ■<■■ ..'.. ;■'"'•■-■ If.-. • ' ■^ •■■■ ■■J-- • , ■ • . ■ ■■■• , ',, ' . >i .:- ■■ ■ ' ' ..♦. ■. ■'. iS >-• r ■. ■•• ■.•-?. «, ,■ ' i t^-^\-:^;:il^vHl ■ -«tVii> ■>'!. ill 434 JOURNAL OF THE ■'*'|H ■-':. ;- ;)'.5y ,■-■::~ ... i. 1""" ,j „ / V. 'Ct\ i fe • far '■-■ V'. ■ ^ .fir •■ ' "• •■ " - f ''m '!■ ■'■i«i;-' ■ ■■ tt '«?'•'■ ^^ ■»l.t! ' 5 pl; % "^.'^ ■ .♦ .'jSp^fy- M C ^M>r ' ■ well an from Deputy Grand Master J. Gibson. G. Warden J. J. Ram- say, and (r. Herald M. lUinno. r wonld also refer to the dcspatcli and consistency of the Grand Secretary -T. \\. Kiiinrnal. co|)ies of wliieli I at oiieu sent to eaeli Lodj^e. to each otticer, 1*. (i. oltieer and liep to this (f rand Lod^e, and to each State; (rrand Lod<^e ahd (iraiid En- campment. 10. As per resolution of lie)). C'l. T. Caniphell, )>a^e 421 .Jour., I prepared a list of Lodf^os and otifteers, with tin; names of the ottieers ot this Grand Lodf^e, and sent the same to the Canadian Almanac for publication. 11. As per resolution, pa«), is dis- puted, they refusing to pay for certain supplies sent, on the ground that they were not received. In each case the supplies were mailed at once as a reference to my Daily .Journal and Day Book will show. ; i *: ' ) . u.;. .- f. •...Wr M'r ■■' A ! "■• ■ ' . • • J -V' ' . .;'-VV'-:V?ff,.... < ■ I :,.-.' \ ■■■ . .• ■ :'.v'. . • , r -••■ ■ 'I r .: '" ' " i * ■ ' ' ■ ■ ;,i .• ■'' ' I ; ■ ♦*•■ • f, :i''':. I ■'■•:■ '1f ■»'.?■ '. 'I iii' I---;. ■.*« •7^ i^ V 'If 1 mTi 1^^ ' f 1'3 V I P' 1 ji jj '• .• i 1. 1^ if !■ *,; JOURNAL OF THE Id. T have recoivecl Hovoral lettoi'H, uHkinf^ Infonnation relative to orKaniziiij; Deyrt* Lodj^cs ; as there \h no provision in our constitntion for institutinjf such LodyeH, and aneertaininj^ from Hro. .1. fj. Hid^ely that tile Lej^iHlatiou on the suhjeet was local, 1 applied to Uro. >J. ti. Nicholson, wlio kindly sent me copies of tlie Constitution of the (U'and Lodye of I'ennsylvania, and also u copy of Sulxtrdinatts l)e<^ree Lod^'e Constitution, with a form of tlm charter issued hy that State to Decree Lodf^es. At my recpu^st. Mro. CI. T. Cainpliell of London has drafted a series of articles on the sulijcM-t, wliich are herewith suhmittod, 17. There J)ein}^ no dntiiiite form laid down in our C-'onstitution for makiii}^ or Hiil)mittin<,' ai)pea,ls, much U is herewith suhmitted. I'J. All account from Messrs. Siddons & Dawson, of London, for printinii thf; address of IJro. T. Partridf^e G. M., of last year, is also presented. 20. An account of (#70) seventy-six dollars is also presented from Bro. J. W. Orr, puhlisher of the A. O. F. Thirty-sjx dollars of this accomit I can vouch tor as correct, as that aiiiouiit is i'oi 18 copies of the Ameiicdii Otiil Fellow sent to Lodf^es durinj^ 18G'J, and as ordered at the Session of 1H(>U. Last year there was no provision made for coil- tinning; the suhscription, l)ut Bro. Orr, without instructions, continued to send the Magazine. If they have heen duly received hy the lodj^es, 1 would recommend that the Hccoimt be paid, and further that this Grand Lodye continue to subscribe for one copy of the Aiiitiirtiit Odd Felloir to each Lodj^e in this Jurisdiction, as T fully believe the money so spent, productive of a great amount of j^ood. 21. The Odd Fflhnis Vviiipmiion, pubhshed by M. C. Lilley & Co., of Colmnbus. Oliio, has been rej^ularly received by this office ; it is a niaf^aziue replete with useful information, and should be read bj' every Odd Fellow. 22. I have received a bound volume of the proceedings of R. W (iraiid Lodge of Oregtm, from its first session in 185(5, to its session in 1 H6t5 — reprinted . 23. In the appointment of Deputy J^istrict Grand Masters, 1 think a refonn is very much needed, that office in many cases being a much more important one than is generally supposed. I think the juristhc- tion should be divided into districts, appointing some prominent and posted Brother Deputy over several Lodges — requiring said Deimty to visit each Lodge in his District at least once in each Quarter, to care- fully note the working of each Lodge, correct any and all irregularities, and at the end of each Term carefully inspect the Returns of the said Lodges before accepting them from the Lodges or installing their Officers ; and that each Lodge visited by its D. D. G. M., should pay that Officer's exi)enses. I believe such a course would eventuate in the work being more uniformly done and be a benefit to every Lodge. In a jurisdiction growing as rapidly as ours is, it is next to impossible for any Grand Master, no matter how much time he may have at his disposal, to visit every Lodge oftener than once annually, and in the case of new Lodges they have to work upon the instructions received money R. W (lUAND LODGK OF ONTAKIO. 4.17 — HH tliuy uiilied with tlie recpiirenumts of the Amended Act, and tluis become iucorporated. Inasmuch as in th(* case of a Lod^e be- coniinj^ ih-funct. it mit>ht Ite nt^'cssary to list- hiw to j^et jjosyession of its effects, in onU'r to fully carry out the reipiirenuints of our Constitu- tion, in such cases ju-oviihul, I would suj^},'est that tho (Irand Officers he empowenid or instru(!t(!d to have this (Irand Lodf^e incorporated. Tins course has been adopted, I believe, with a view to carryinf.; out the wislies of this (irand liodj^e, as cxju'essed in a resolution adopted in Auf^ust, lH(i7, anthori/inj4 the (irand Ofticers to take such steps as nuiy be nticessary to have the Order in Ontario incorporated. Tho effort then putfortli failed, and the ffrst favorable opi)ortunity that pre- sented itself was embraced with the above result. 2'). I would aj^ain suj^j^est the advisability and almost necessity of passing a law to pay our Past (irand Masters milea({e and per diem for attendance at our Grand Lodj^e Sessions. It frequently happens that Past Grand Masters, havin}^ rcceive• '. • ' ll .il ll •.'•1'. V > ..d. :f ■••'.■.. V ',.•■ ■; ; 4i.ff?: .V' ■•'''■-ryw'. i'.' ^ .i-. ■ ■•■'•••!•■■■• \'y 1% .' ■ . ■ ' I- > . ti V , ,■ ■. • u-'i ■■•■ -.vS ■:»^^(r: ):' 4itM ■lOirJlNAL (JF TlIK from C. li. Tiiylor, V. (i.. of Avon Lod^u No. 41, Stratfoiil, now rtmitl- iii^ ill Duti'oit, iipjxiiiliii^ ii({iiiiist tliu iiction of Avon Lo«l({«> in i'liiir(>in){ him <|iuii'tuiiy tliies tliuin^^ tlio tiiiif \\v was illo^iilly hiihpuiiiUmI by tliiit Lotlf^c, iiH H(>t forth ill his upi)OHl. Also iiii ui)1K!ii1 by M. iUiinii), P. (i., tff Ciiiia(hi L. (). M., Itro. II. Hlain, in tht; Mjnc inattiT, as sol fortli in the aj)iit'al. An a|i{H'al l>y W. D. Kiniu'«ly I'. ^ an uiifavorahlc haliot in the case of Mr. Conians, and fnrthei- a<>ainst tlie iiihii^ of il. lUain, l).I).(tM., in said case. as set fort)i in tlie appeal. 'I'iireu appeals by •lolin Smith, 1). I), (i. .M., of Hamil- ton, aj^ainst the action of Inity Lod<;e. No. 47, as set forth in iiis ai>peals. JMJ. 1 |)nreliased ivoui tlie 1{. W. (Iraiid Ijod^^*; of tiie I'liited States •')() copies of the revised Digest of ijaws just pui)lished by that body, all of which I have sold, many to subordinate Lodges, and stnne to individual members. 1 have since ordered u further supply of 2*1 copies but thoy have uut yet coinu to hand. ■ • -,-■"' ^i'- W. *!,i •i-i (• » OIIAND L<)D(JK OF ONTAllIO. r } •lirJI . • .• ' '4 '111 ' •:.■ I ■» - . ' .i 'v 1.:. ,. »\ .• ".♦ ■ 1 < . f 1 .' ,•■'».. ; ' "•r- STATKMKNT OF UKCKII'TS OF THK (HIAND SKCItKTAUV FOR l-IHCAI- VKAIl KNl)lN(i ;U8i .IUI,Y, IH71. ruv. Auk- Sej)t. Ocfr Nov'r 1K71. J liny. Fi'b'v Dittf, 12 J:t IH 20 20 ({ 7 1 ao \) u lU 10 11 11 7 7 7 18 18 1« 21 21 23 21 21 21 24 25 31 J 2 ;l :j 1 1 NuiiiCM of Lod^i's. Victoria No. tH j I'rocecdH of 'i-2U IioihIk. 8ol(1 at lOil. . | InU-reHt to July 1st, 1870 Withdiftwii from 1'. O SavinK« Hank lutui'eut aucruud in SavinKX Bank..' IntereHt on Dominion Stock ' I'rocet'dH of aale of Uontinion Stock i at 108j |)ieminm | u97 00 CoUin^wood Lod^'u Uore No. :it » c. HO 00 1H!» (id (> 00 10 00 10 7» ir, 00 Niagara FuIIh, Union, Cliathuin, (tore, Howard, No. 5.1.. I.. \ " 1«..! " 29.. ... " 31.. ... " 57 CollinKMood, ... " 54.. Harric, .. " (Hi.. Eureka, .. "30., Forest City, . . " 38.. Dominion, ... " 18.. Corintliian, " (il., Florence Nifjlitinpile, " 60.. Samnritan, ... " 35.. Brock, " !».. Kingston, . . " 5S) ., Mt. Zion, ., " Hi... Wardsville, .. " 00.. Canada, .. " 19.. Covenant, .. "52.. Queen City of Ontario, " 56... St. Marys, . . " 3(i. , Fidelity, "55., Huron, .. "02., Bissell, .. • " 51.. G.L. of Vermont, charter's Frontier, . . " 15. , Otter, ... " 50., CoUingwood, .. "54., North Star, .., " «8 ., 30 00 10 80 779 75 30 00; a 18 11 50 48 II 80 18 55 15 12 l(i 92 li; 00 19 39 51 93 50 37 37 11 2« 10 28 33 13 18 8 20 1 0<) « 70 12 42 70 8 1 98 1 00 « .<, 440 JOURNAL OF THE K ... V, r ■*^ trt^ Statement of JReceiptH — Continued. Date. Feb. 18 i( 24 »' 25 Mar. 2 « 2J ti 21 (( 29 April 28 , Warriner, Kingston, Digest, Uigf'Ki, » Niagara Falls, Fiicndsliip, D gest, (iore, Mt. Ziou, Bibsell, St. Tlioiiias, Chathim, Howard, Avon, Gore, Niagara Falls, Coliingw'ood, Bairie, Lucini, Exeter, North h'lar. Frontier, Eri( , Fidelity, Canada, Covenant, Qnnen C'ty of Uidario, The Toronto, H. Pdain, two Digeuts, Hiircn, Digest, Unio:', Digest, Flore CO Nightingale, Corinthian, o « u (0 IS S3 .4 No. 41.. " 57. 779 C.I 64..' 69.. i 47 ..I. 44... [ 70.. I 71... . I 72. 73. 65. 90 OOi 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 30 00 67.. 1 1 30 00 7.5 .., i 30 00 59 •I- 53. 65. 34.. 46.. 51.. 76.. 29.. 58.. 41.. 31... 53.. 54.. 6o.. 70.. 67.. 68.. 45.. 33.. 55., 49.. 52... 56.. 71... 30 00 62. 16.' 66. 61. 779 75 360 00 be .2 a , ?■•; ■.■'•v.' :•>(♦ ; •1. r Pi-- rv )*'.: /? ■'" ,.':■ ^'M ••>i.;? ■A I- i • i \l '<«V. 1 ■Wr'* ,' '■ > 5' 'If ?•!%.. r- L t^ \i>: m '- .r: .m^- 442 JOURNAL OF THE STATISTICAXi TABLE. Brock . Union Chatham Eureka Erie Gore Samaritan St. Mai-y's. ... Eorest t!ity .... Avon Exct'lsior . . Frontier . . .. Mount Zion Unity Dominion Canada (.tter HisBell Covenant Niagara Falls.. . . Colliufjwooil Videlity Queen C. of Out Maple Leaf Howard Kingston Wardsville .... Corinthian Huron Barrie Victoria* Friendsliip* . . . FloNiglit'nf,'ak Exeter* North Star*. . Hope * Lucan* The 'J'oronto* Eastern Star*. Fergus* Bothwell Warriner* . . . St. Thonuisf Oxfordi Hi * Instituted siuce last Hegsiou. f No report due. '^ : a < i, a; l£ •Jl -^ 1 o a. 21 & «s| TJ i " 1 i .3 1 s 1 S« 1 a< ' * ! i IWi 3 lOi 12H 1 12' 33 0! 40 150 8 5 114 1 15 1'.I2 2 4 50 4 !» (15 6 24 101 4 ..■ (Jii 2 ... 52 ij 58 4 i'> 120 20 50 2 7 59 1 .. II 7 .. 27 7 4 7J 70 3 .. 43 !» 3 32 1 12 03 9 .. 311 fl .. 15 7; •■ J7 1! .. 11 .. 20 50 1 21 :i . . 23 5 .. 15 2: ... 22 344'J GRAND LODGE OF ONTABIO. Statistical T.vble — (CoNTisuEn). 448 nro( k . . . Union. . . Chatliam Kiiveka Erie txore Sfimaritan . , St. Mary's . . Forest City Avon Excelsior . . Frontier .... Mount Zion Unity Dominion Canada Otter Bissell Covenant Niaf^ara Falls Collingwood Fidelity Queen City of Maple Leaf Howard . . . Kingston Wardsville Corinthian Huron Barrie Victoria* Friendship* . . Florence Nigl I'lxeter* North St^r* ... Hope* Lucan* The Toronto* Kiisteni Star* l'"ergus* Bothwell*.... Warriner* St. Thoraast.. Oxfordf 960 11 106 65'942 76 4716 53 >r I- ',••:?■ lit' ■ I- if ?r»ciL..iv u '•, ,■ J- ."•!"... if ■ : ,"* ■■1 •.>;>.■',.' -A ,: , '■'\> .; l:.*-i..7Vi ::•«•.. ;i v./ ',V-.. |.-: n; 'r: 'U-'.- . •.v » ; Id''"; s , > f • Instituted since last Session, f No report due m JOURNAL OF THE Statistical Table- -(Continued). l--^ 111 m lU m S! NAME OF LODGE. le a « ?< o =3 V >-: SD «? "S I§ ^ ^^ o o •u o a rS 3 s o s '2 -T- Brock . . . . Uniou.... ChatliRin Eureka .. . Erie (lore Samaritan St. Mary's Forest City Avon Excelsior Frontier Mount Zion Unity Dominion Canada Otter Bissell Covenant Niagara Falls CoUingwood Fidelity .. Queen City of Ontario. Maple Leaf Howard Kingston Wardsville Corinthian Huron Bnrric Victoria* Friendship* Florence Nightingale* Exeter* North Star* Hope* Lucan* The Toronto* Eastern Star* Fergus* Bothwell* Warriner* St. Thomasf «.. Oxfordf ' 9 ilG '29 30 33 34 35 30 ,38 '41 44 45 4(1 47 48 4y !50 51 .•)2 53 54 55 ;.5() !57 58 59 (50 (il (i2 (13 64 (15 6f) 07 (18 09 70 71 72 73 » t.; 1210 22 8000 00' 1550 37 1812 90| 587 OO' 1133 12i 770 80i 2000 00 2202 81 1000 00: 449 30. 90 lit 117 70 314 41 I 371 29 j 320 09, 159 21j 93 73i 250 54; 209 7(i| 78 881 70 00 ; 85 381 74 40^ 53 09 22 75 21 92 32 04 19 40 18 30 20 00 14 09 14 00 4 30 2 10 11 OO 15 40 1 20 142 01 4000 00 1905 09 tool 72 781 28 1458 50 1517 26 1715 99 4422 15 892 49 1149 02 525 55 070 83 904 09 1290 91 1242 54 452 05 297 33 1293 03 336 83 274 72 437 11 367 41 40 23 243 00 DATE OP INSTITUTION. 14 10 379 70 91 80 40 18 115 50 155 55 7 34 12 94: 35 05 310 85| » c. 543 05 1426 97 1109 21 1089 98 335 12 090 87 1(H)0 73 784 95 1583 72 905 00 1143 50 908 11 242 00 1100 22 10a5 32 1434 03 590 92 465 97 1928 44 400 82 002 02 539 55 1350 10 449 75 575 88 359 95 223 85 1105 52 827 81 413 20 371 90l 585 001 511 00' 152 87 90 52' 71 5o; 182 50 480 00 197 70' 160 76' » c; 37 77^ 98 37! 78 13 115 28i 36 26! 47 17 83 53 65 17 107 15 62 75 81 86, 05 63 17 22 79 29 76 33 i 103 17! 42 44 32 34; 142 46 32 86 43 93; 38 88 101 58, 32 52 42 01 27 04 16 20 81 97 62 41 32 50 31 06 45 20 39 70 10 56 7 37 6 55 13 84 37 13 15 48 12 71 87 00 6 96 23231 07 31538 67 28865 97 2100 51 5 March, 1846 16 >< 13 ,Tannai-y, 1854 2 February, (( 5 October, <( 25 December, (C 20 January, 1856 Novem aer, (( 9 February, 1857 9 January, 1861 9 January, 1863 27 January, 1864 18 January, 1800 3 April, 1807 18 September, .i 14 January, 1808 16 March, 15 October, (( 22 ii 20 April, 1809 7 October, 8 March, 1870 10 (( 24 « 17 (( 14 Api-il, ti 26 " 5 May, a 31 " 31 July, it 22 August, 13 January, 1871 25 U 27 " « 3 March, (( 23 t< 30 it 8 May, It 11 " 31 " it 23 June, tt 27 " it 14 July, it 27 " Instituted since last Session. f No report due. GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 445 RECAPITULATION, MKMHKKSHIP, Number of Lodges 44 " luitiHlefl 12r>!) " Adiiiitttid by Cnrd 141 . " Kt'iiistatpd ■ 21 Withdrawn hv Card 184 Ceased to 1)0 MembtTs, X. I'. I) KUi Expelled 7 Deaths 21 1421 Net Increase, 318 1103 Of Members per lest report Present Actual Membership Of Member) in arrears, Siisjxuidcil diiil Xof Siisj)i'iiilril . Contributinf;, or Members in (lood Standiufj ( )f wliich number there are of Past Grands Of Kejections " llepreus C^onferred UKMKK. 2.'K)2 "(40?) 4(5;i ;(();!2 2()2 130 3376 Number of Brotliers relieved 212 " " Widowed families relieved 42 Amount Paid for I'elief of Brothers 5^2707 01 " " " Widowed fnmilies....* !)()() 11 " Educatinf; Orphans •.... 10(1 (>.") " Burying the Dead !»42 76 M TotalRelief f 1716 53 FINANCE. Balance in Grand Treasurer's hands, Auf^ast 6th, 1870 $1810 r.O Interest received to date, Auf^ist 1st, 1871 31 70 Realized from Sale of Stock, Bonds, ite 747 9(1 Received for Charter Fees -.20 (H) " Supplies 810 It) " " Percentage 203H !)7 Total p859 08 Less expended per Treasurer's Statement 3037 47 Balance on hand |2822 21 Expended during the year. ]5ahince in Grand Treasurer's hands Amount of Annual Receipts of Subordinate Lodges. . " General Fund " " •' Widow and Orphan " " . #2,822 21 2,7!)H 8!) 31,53S 07 23,231 07 SUPPLIES ON HAND, AUGUST 2, 1871. 3 Cliarge Books, at|3. 3 Degree " " 3. 4 Installation " " 2. lORebekah " "2. P (X) !» 00 8 00 20 00 ■1 I, ^"i, » 'Vll <•'. vr'^.'^' fv,...11',. '*.'■'.. '.' ■ ' • ' ■ -1' '■<'■■■ • ■ . -• ■! .1' ■•, ■- ■ 'f>r'"';;''r*/ •*: '. 50 362 Treasurcr'H Bonds, 50o. per doz 15 00 H7 P. G. Certificates, 20 ctH " " 143 111 Rep. '• " " " 180 1» Blank Cliarters for sale 3H 00 1143 Propositions for Membership 17 26 1>84 Reports tliereon 14 25 788 Applications for supplies 9 75 Stationery 10 00 Total !il;184 23 ASSETS OF THE GRAND LODGE. ('as)i in Grand Treasurer's hands $2822 21 " Due hy Subordinate Lodges 172 87 ■' Loaned to Grand Encampment 100 (K) '• Supplies (ui hand 18-t 2;{ a271) 31 AMOUNTS DUE BY SUBORDINATE LODGES. Excelsior Lodge, No. 44 | 14 On IJnity " " 47 9.50 Wardsville " " 60 12 (K) Corinthian" " 61 14 08 Barrie " " 63 30 26 Victoria '• " 64 •... 2 10 Friendship" " 65 45 20 Bothwell •' " 74 27 57 St. Thomas" " 76 20 66 Cu. flil75 32 Bissell Lodge, No. 51 2 45 $172 87 Clause 31. — The annual report of tlie proceedings of tlie following named State Grand Lodges have been received: — Vermont, Maine. Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, Kansas, Nevada, Micliigan, New York, New Hampshire, Georgia, Colorado, New York, California, West Virginia, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Indiana, Alabama, South Carolina, Kentucky, Nebraska, Arkansas, Minnesota, Lower Provinces of B. N. A. And of the following named Grand Encampments : — Illinois, On- tario, Iowa, Maine, District of Columbia, Wisconsin, Ohio. Cl.\usk 32. — The Constitution and By-laws of the following Lodges are herewith submitted : — Brock, No. 0, Chatham, No. 29, Covenant, No. 52, Niagara Falls, No. 53, CoUingwood, No. 54. Maple Leaf, No. 57, Howard, No. 58, Kingston, No. 59. and Florence Niglitingale, No. 00. All of which is resi)ectfnlly submitted. $2R22 21 172 H7 1(K) (X) 184 2:5 a270 ;u .1 14 Oo .. 9 r,o . . 12 ()0 . . 14 03 ... 30 126 .. 2 10 .. 45 20 ... 27 57 .. 20 6fi P75 32 . . 2 45 72 H7 fe^^ QBAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 447 The R. W. Grand Lodge adopted the following for the establish- ment and working of Degree Lodges (provisionally) : degk?:e lodges. Clause 1. — Whenever it may appear to the brethren of any Lodge or Lodges in any district under the jurisdiction of tlie R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, that it would be consistent with the interests of the Order to estaVilish a Degree Lodge in sucli District, it sliall be proper tor tliein to authorize ten brothers of the Scarlet Degree to make a written application to tliis Grand Lodge to that effect. • Clause 2. — Such aiiplication shall. l)e signed by the full number of the bretliren so antliorized, and shall be accompanied by the Charter Fee (!&.')), by a certificate from the D. D. G. M. that the petitioners are properly qualified, and by a certificate over the seal of the Lodge or Lodges with wliicli tliey are connected, that they are members in good standing, and that they liave been duly authorized by their Lodge or Lodrring the degree. Immediately upon the conferring of any degree, official information of the fact shall be made by the Sec- retary of the Degree Lodge to the R. S. of the Subordinate Lodge. Clause 8. — A Degree Lodge may, with the consent of two thirds of the members of the Subordinate Lodge or Lodges connected with it present and voting at a regular meeting of such Subordinate, charge its members an entrance fee and stated dues. Should no fee be charged, the expenses of the Degree Lodge shall be borne by the Lodge (>!• Lodges from which its members are drawn. Clause 9. — A Subordinate Lodge may provide by its By-laws for the payment to the Degree Lodge of a part or the whole of the regular charge for the degrees ; in which case the Degree Lodge shall pay to iliis Grand Lodge 8 per cent, of the amount so received. 29 '. '* "! ■• '. v.. :■ ' ■*'■ * ' . ■ ' .4 . t, -<*-r , . . * i ,'t i ft' .,1 • >5i?vvr'- ' ■ ; '• ■ ,» .11. «i1<.* ', ,■ • • ■ , ■f|.'./,".v'«'V'.«., ,: ■' 4.j> •.-.; fi i.j'. •. ■I|.-.-. •••■■;. 'H; •'■■:•'/'. -'' ' ■ • .MV.;..i^'<:f\,\t ... ,t,.. ; -.>■■,'..', * .ji'--),* ll . . '■■■•' ' ' i*.c-.; , • '¥■■ ii^'i:' 448 JOURNAL OF THE ■•.» ^^^:;h^^ ■it;', I* '^ii ^w >:•;-.: I'll.' ■■ y, i ; -v.,-. . ■ 1'.' ' .'•• ■»-■ il li "■ <'■ ■, '^i » ' : ■; ■ ■■S' ■•< «!,<■;/■■■ ■'■ Clause 10. — The Degree L()(lf»e shall make retnrus to this Grand Lodf^t! overy si\ iiioiitlis of the (loj^ree.s conferred diu'ing the term past, iiud of its fiuidH, particnlarizinj^ tlie sources from whem^e such luudH have het'ii derived. Clause II. -Any Dej^ree Lod^e failing to comply with the require- ments of Clause 10 of this article shall pay to this G. L. a line of Two Dollars for every month that niay'elapse hefore its semi-aniuial return sliall he placed in tlio possession of tliis (xrand Lodf^e. Clause 12. — Any Def^rec; Lodge failing to make a return for twelve months shall hocome liable to the forfeiture of its charter, which may l)e recalled by tlie (i, .M. or (1. L. ; and any Degree Lodge tailing to meet for three months sliall become extinc^t, and it shall be the duty of th3 officers last installed to transmit to this Grand Lodge the charter, hooka, funds, and other property of said Loilge. Clause 13. — Degree Lodges shall transact their general businesH in the White Degree. Clause II. — Loss of good standing or suspension of membership in the Subordinate Lodge shall at once and similarly affect the member's standing in the Degree Lodge ; a reinstatement in the Subordinate shall work inuuodiate reinstatement in the Degree Lodge. Tlie Grand llepresciiitatives then siibmitte 1 their report as follows : HKPOBT OF CrRAND REPRESENTATIVES 'Jo the IL IF. (haiiil Loihir of (hiturio, I. (>. O. F. : Your Representatives to the 11. W. Grand Lodge of the United States, submit a synopsis of the proceedings of that R. W. Grand Lodge at its Forty-sixth Annual Session, The Grand Lodge met in the City of Baltimore, on Monday, the 19th of September, 1H7I), and closed on the following Saturday. All the officers, four Past Grand Sires and one hundred and seven- teen representatives were present; forty Grand Lodges and tliirty-one Grand Encampments were represented, only one jurisdiction (Arkansas) was unrepresented. The session was a very busy one. the whole time of the members being devoted to work. The reports of the Grand Officers are able and instructive docu- ments, written in so concise a niiiimer that to attempt making extracts from them would do tliem an injustice, we therefore commend a care- ful pei'usal of them by all members, feehug assured that they will well repay the time occupied. Tliey sliow c(niclusively that numerically and iiinaiicially the Order made great progress during the year, and that in moral and social standing, it bids fair to take the foremost place among the institutions of the world. The decisions of tlie Grand Sire affecting this branch of the Order confirmed hy the Grand Lodge, are as follows, viz : — A brotlier renouncing Odd Fellowship, his Lodge cannot regard such renunciation as a resignation of membership. It lias no effect what- ever uiion his inembersliip or standing in the Lodge. The position of the Warden is in front of the Right Supporter of the Noble Grand. Final cards are granted only by vote of the Lodge, the vote to be had by ball ballot. > '« •" >, CI GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 440 When charges are to 1)9 preferred agniunt the Noble Grand of a Lodge, they are propirly placed in the hands of the Vice-Grand, to be bronght before tlio Lodge ; bnt there is no reason why any brother may not prefer sudi charges. The vote by wliicli a withdrawal card was authorized cannot be reconsidered or rescinded. Article twenty-four of the by-laws, prescribes the regalia for Past Officers of every description. A Grand Master wlicn visiting '/.i .vmc// in his own jurisdiction should wear the regalia and jewels of liis office. The following legislation was had npon reports of committees on the State of the Order : — A nicnibor of a Snl)ordinate Lodge, who is also a Grand Officer, may vote m the lodge at an election of Officers, clothed in his official regalia. Tlie Noble Grand of a Lodge has no right to put a motion to a Lodge wliile the Grand Master or Deputy Grand Master is conducting an election therein, or installing the officers. The official visitations of Fred D. Stewart, H. W. Deputy Grand Sire to Southern jurisdictions, was approved and his work commended. The Grand Lodge Degree is not a necessary (pialitication for the office of D. D. Grand Master. It is not imperative on subordinates to have the duties of Chaplain regularly performed on the opening and closing ceremonies. On reports of the Legislative Committee the following was adopt- ed viz : — That the law prohibiting the use of the names and numbers of defunct Lodges from ))eiug used by new Lodges be not repealed. That no Lodge-room within the jui-isdict.on of the Grand Body shall be used for tlie conferring of any d(!grees or secret work not pro- vided for by the existing laws of the Order ; and that any officer of Subordinate or other Lodge or Lodges, who may aid or permit such degrees to be conferred in such fjodge-rooms, shall be guilty of a viola- tion of the laws of the Order, provided that this resolution shall not be interpreted so as to affect any stach proceedings as may be had in such Lodge-rooms by other secret associations not under the color of Odd- fellowship. That the lienors of tlie Order be accorded to D. D. Grand Masters when visiting Subordinates officially. That Grand Lodges may return surrendered charters, unclaimed, for not less than five yeai^s. upon the petition of the requisite number; although but one of the petitioners may have been a former member ; provided tliat it must be apparent tliat due diligence has been had to procure the required number, or no surrendered funds or effects shall be returned with the charter, and that a charter fee be paid. Several cases of appeal, most of them involving nice points of law and matter of considerabip importance to the Order, as well as of much interest to individual members, were carefully dealt ynth by the Com- mittee on Appeals ; and were fully considered and discussed by the Grand Lodge ; the great length of the reports, covering, as they do, the whole ground in each case, must be considered sufficient reason for not copying them here ; they will be found on pages 4857, 6858, 4871, 4873, 4875, 4876, of the Journal G. L. U. S. One of the reports showing the necessity for strict compliance with rules of the G. L. we insert as follows : The Committee on Appeals I 1 ■;-•■•'' -t. .1 '• :«. ;^/vv' «■■.:■/?!■■ I;. ■•.'■■ I ■ ■■ '"'J" . r. ',•••• •■ • ■"{.''» 1 '■'-■■■'''::■! "I'i^ ,;i.. H-f 'f'^ ' ••■'" . . •■.';''?^'F-»!i X) ■ ■'■.V. /. • ■ ■JV;-vr;, .. " :«;f A':- ^'■'■ .fid.-'' U «iv ' ' ' ' '■ ,'■■ i;i ■ 1 '.f ■'^B it f. '^ V .5'- "K^ . ■ ■ 4m JOURNAL OF THE to whom was referred the appeal of S. O. Bif^by from the decision of the Grand Lodge of Lower Provinces of British Nortii America, in the case of Eastern Star Lodge No. 2, rn John R, Harris, respectfully re- port : — That said appeal fails to comply with noarly all requirements of this (irand Lodge in cases of appeal. It is not printed, but a par'jel of loose paper containing the evidence taken by tlie Trial Committee. (Journal of Grand Lodge of United States, 4JIH0.I therefore your com- mittee offer the following resolution : — iifes()//'(t(/, — Tliat this tTriiiid Lodge do not niitertiiiri siiid iippeal. A Special Committee leported on tlu; subject of suspension for uourpayment of dues and reiustHteiiicnt. 11 series of resolutions, the substance of whicli is as follows : — 1. One year's arrears subjects membei's to suspension. 2. May be reinstated within one year, upon payment of one year's dues, oomfortal)ly to the terms of tlie local law. 3. .After one year, upon payment of tlie fee charged for initiates of the same age. 4. Applicants for reinstatement and withdrawal card, to join an- other subordinate in same jurisdiction, witliin ftvo years from iblie date of HU8i)ension, may be reinstated and granted final cai'ds upon pay- ment of one years' dues and tlie price of cai'd. A. After five years from suspension, a member wishing to join an- other Sul)ordinate in same jurisdiction, sliall be iiitiflcd to receive a dis- missal (iertiflcate upon payment of one dollar. 0. .Any fjijspended member for non-payment of n of the Order into Germany, the Grand Lod^^e approved the course i)ursued by the Grand Sire and Grand Secretary, express tluiir liif^b ai)prfcciation of the service render- ed b\' the Vice-President of the United States, Baron (lerolt, and the Hon. (ieort][e Bancroft. Generals Banks and Schnr/, and tender thanks to them. The ap[K)mtment of John F. Morse. V. G. M., us special Deputy (irand Sire for the Germanic States and Switzerland, was fully endor- sed, and a vote of thanks was ordered to Ttnnplar Lodj»e, San Fran- cisco, for the open hearted ^ift of twelve hundred dollars in aid of tlie work of establishiiif? the Order ;n Germany. On the Deekah several reports and resolutions wero submitted, debated and action taken thereon, the reports will be found on pages 40(K), 4!)01. 4!H>-2, 4<.»im, 48'2;{. A report was ado])ted recommending that in all cities and towns where Odd Fellows are associated in considerable nmnbers, efforts should be made to connect with their Lodges, Odd Fellows' Libraries. and setting forth that the object is one of great importance and its encouragement is promotive of the best interests of the Order. It was resolved, that the representatives be requested to inform their res^^ective jurisdictions that all Lodges subordinate to the R. W. Grand Loilge of the United States, whenever desiring to submit their respective Constitutions, or amendments thereto, to this Grand Body for apj)roval, shall be reciuired first to furnish the (iraud Secretary a complete copy of their Constitution, with all amendments thereto, accomapnied with a certiticate from the State Grand Lodge or En- campment, or Subordinate Lodge or Encampment, (when such Lodge or Encampment may be under the innnediate care or jmisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the United States) attested by the Secretary, and the seal of the Grand Body or Subordinate attached. A resolution was adopted to the effect that no Lodge, Encamp- ment or Degree Lodge, shall hold any meeting for work or business up- on Simday, except for funeral purposes. A committee of five was aiipointed to prepare a more suitable fun- eral service, and rejjort the sanuj at next session. In secret session a recogmtion sign was adopted, with unanimous and decided approval. Several amendments to the Constitution were proposed, and, under the rule, laid over mitil next session, they propose change of name ; change in the immber of votes required to alter the work ; that except on this continent the age at which persons may be admitted to the Order be left to local legislation ; biennial instead of annual meetings, and that the place of meeting shall not be elsewhere than in the City of Baltimore ofteuer than once in three years. .' 'i. 1 '■'i^*.. : ,'•.■, , 1 ' r ••' ■.«^ .< .■ ■■"■ '■ '• ■/ ^ ■^' ■■■' ' :>'<■' ,V K. I-.'- ■. '• I..4'- • •■ 1 !.•"'■ :'ilt.' r >'.r ..k. IKJ *■ f iur'??'-! m ioVn^AL OP THR Tlie Oflicern of tlio (irmul Ij()(1(,'(' tor tlic iiroHcnt torni are : — FuKO. D. Sxi;aut, M. W. (imml Siro, WiiHliin^j^toii. D. C. C A. LuuAN, l{. VV. U. Ciiuiid Siiv, Iifiiv»!iivvortli,KausaH, J. L. ItiuoKLY, ll.W.G.,C. aii(' II. Secy, Haltiiuoii;, Maryland. Joshua Vanhant, W. \\. Oraml Treahiuer, J. W. Vknaui.i;, I{. W. (irand ('liiii)laiii, Vi;rsaillos, Kfiitucky. S. W. Cayck, I{. W. (Iraiid Marshal, Mobile, Alabama. Jamkm Smith, U. W. (hand (iiiardiau. London, Ontario. Jno. E. Ciia.mui:ulain, K. W.draiid Mt'^soii^cr, Haltinioro, Maryland. The next HCHK.ion oi the (hand Lodf^it will in- held in the City of Cliicaf{o, on the third Monday of ScptiMnbor, 1H71. All of which is roHpectfidly unbiuittcd. JAMKS WOODVATT, THOS. FAhTUliHiK, On Motion, the Ueport was rL'fcrred to the Curnniittee on Dis- tribution. The It. W. Grand Treaniirer then submitted his report as follows : REPORT OF THE 1{. W. CiJlANJJ TIlKASUUElf. To the U. W. Uiainl Luihje of (hitaih. I. (>. (>. /•', Tho iiiulersigiied wonld ri'spei/l fully report tlic Jlt.'ceiiyts mid J)i8liurHenieiits of this tiiaud Lodge diiriiiy tlu' piist yeur. 1870. Aug. 0th., To amount received fioia Grand Scc'y luid Treiis.. 'ftlHIO oil " dp do from Griuid Sec, y King ft ; 10 1)0 Sent. do do do do 210 « Oct. db do do do 15 00 Nov. do do do do 5a7 50 Dee. dl> do do do 4 00 1B71. > . Ja .'y. dd ' •!" il" tl" 7'.»0 a> J-'eb'y. m do do do 2.j0 4t March' ' ' d6 do do do 130 4-1 April do do do do 10 00 May (do do do do 05 00 , Juiie do do do do J 20 GO July do do do d( I84!l 50 Amount of Keciipts for the year, .. ...".. $40 lit Is Total imiOHiit of Keceir>t8, iiicludiut,' balance ou liiiiid . . '1^5839 Ots Au;;. 1st, To Balnuce ou haud #2822 21 VII. 1870. Auy. 6tli, By paid Grand OHicera ajid Ufprebeiitatives, Milciigo and Per Diem, session of lb70, iit Broi-kville ..fl7J5 01 '•y do T. Partridge, expeuses, inrititutiii-;; Sub-Lodges, itc. 85 0:> '*■ do T. Partridge, imrideutals, ... .. 50 00 . , '? ' . do liondou Post Otlice, G. M.'b posiage uccouuL to 31st '■, , , July, 1870 H 50 '^' do Grand Secretary King, incidejital expi uses ... 'J oU ' •*' * '' do H. McAfee, AV. Mowatt aJid T. BroAvn, incidental • i» ■ ■•' expenses .. .. .. ... ... .. 30(10 *• do John Grant, services as Janitoi', .. 10 l>. c. , KaiiHiiH, liirylaiul. c'litucky. [(lUll. ario. lanlauil. u City of oil l>is- ^ follows : liurhl'UH'Dtn ^IHIO 0(1 40 DO 50 00 «,-> 41 ' 44 • 00 00 , 00 no flOJit L-i ■11,583!) G« #28-2'2 21 mil 41710 01 :f. .S'> O:! .50 (K) 1st H 50 •J iO IrI 30 00 CO OEAND tODGE OF ONTARIO. 4.5:1 S.-pt. I (If. " 20 >lo Oct. 1 .lo Nov. 12, '»y i» " lit, do • • do II do " 24 do 1M71 .liiiiy. 1 do " 25 do Mor. 24 do April 1 do ' 21 do .Jiiiiu 12 do •' 15 do '"'J ,1 do do " 21 do .1.. 2.S7 117 hi 34 17 31 MH 00 15(1 .50 l>() 2.) 15 00 10 00 15 81 H 23 HI (M) 10 •->1 •) 00 (U) (N) 21K) 00 13 OH l(i 75 41 72 '2H22 21 (V. L. It. H. Hcroiiiit, fliH.11 Aint'iinin f'ln'y, iit 8Cc. (rriiiid Sce'y Kiiij,', Smidriiih, ptT urcouiil ... Mr.iiitford I'o^t (ttUic .KM'oiiiil lo 111 )c'i. .. ,, By pnid Union I.odne, No. l(i, I'xptimis iiicuirnl in iiiHtitut- iiij; o. I' SttvMut A-.MiitliiHon,printin(?.JouiniiliV t'onHlitiitioii Stewiirt it MittliiHori, fjiinlin;,' siipplii's t'oi' »i. Ij. .. (.'oi)p, C'liirk .V Co., ToiDiito, 25 lllunk C'Imrti'is .. (ioii^ l.od^'i', .No. 34, cxpenHi'H inrunud in iimtitut- inKO.I Urantford I'osL Ollici' uccoiinl, in j.-,i .Inn., IsTl .. .lolin Siitln'iliiinl, tstiitioiiury StiWiirt iV MatliiHoii, printing ... Hiuntford Post Otilce iiicount to 1st .Vpril, 1h71 ... HlinttT, Hose it Co., .»() ci pies of IJill us piiSKi'il by the Lrtfisliitiirc of Ontario AV. N. KonI, expenses, visiting' Sii'iordiimtf Lodges (iiand Si'c'v Iviiij,', one year's saliirv .. .. Mrantfoiil I'ost Ulliic iiccouiit to Ist.Iuly, 1871 Stt'wart iV: Mattiinon, printinf,' supplies Grand hi e'y King, incidentals as per account Bnlaiuc fi585i) (i8 A. i). CLEMENT, Oraiid Treamirer. The followinf.> was a(lo[)tcd, on motion of Jas. Sinitli, P.G.M.t Mtiuondud hy Rej). C'l. T. Campbell : — UvHolvvd , — That tlie Reports of the Grand (Jtlicers be referred to the Com- mittee on DiHtrihution. The Oraud Master appointed the foUowiny Coiiiniittce on Distrihii- tiou: — llepresentativcs J. Barr, P.G.M., .Tames Smith, P.Cl.M., and K. llelt/. On motion, the Grand Lodge adjourned at '.J o'clock, until half-past three. AFTERNOON SESSION. ToKONTo, August '2ud, 1871. The R. "NV. Grand Lodyo assembled, pursuant to adjournment, at '6:m o'clock. Present — All the Grand Officers and a (luoruiu of Represontiitives. Rep. Jno. Barr, from the Committee on Distribution, submitted the following report and resolution, whicli were agreed to : — To the IL W. Urinal Lodi/r oj OnUniu, I. (K l). I'.: We, your Committee on Distribution, submit the following reiiort, viz; — That Huch poitions of the Grand Master's Report, and numbered by ua bo referred a« follows : — Nos. 1 and 0, to Committee on I'etitions. • ■ \ To Legislation Committee,. Clauses Nos. 2, .H, It, 10, 11. .r t , ; " State of the Order, Nob. 3, 5. , , .., , •-. ■' " Laws of Subordinates, ho. 4. " On Petitions, No. «. ' " Special Comniittee of live. No. 7. 01l.\>!I> HECRETABY'h UKl'OUT. :( • • • wu .■■■.•■: •■■ ■11' ■ •..''.'■ ■'.'.■.'>'■'• » iff ■ 4.-. ':;■ •••■ V ..\ i' • :■•■■■. ■' ■<■•■ ■"* flv' -• ; .. . ■ •.. ■■ " 464 JOURNAL OF THE it-^ if 'Ui iff-Jn'' i< if- > ^1 iif#M' m m mm To Committee ou CoiTeBVondeuce, Clause 1. " Finance, " Ji, l. IJ, 11, l."*, 20. " Legislation, " 5. 1(1, 17, 2:1, 2.";. " State of tlie Order, " 24. " Laws of Subordinates, " ll. (iKAND TUEASUREK'k HKPOKT. To Fiuauee Committee, and that the R. \V. (.rraiid KeiJit'sentutive's Kupoit be referred to the Committee on State of Order. liesulveit, — That the foregoing Report hv adopted. Yours Fraternnll}', -JOHN 1!AR]{, EDMOND B1;LTZ JAMES SMITH. Kfcp. H. W. Murdock, on behalf of tlie Lodj^es in tlie City of Toron- to, luviteil the OfficevH and meniljors of the Grand Lodge to attend a Moon-light Excursion to take jilaee on the Steamer " City of Toronto," at 9 o'clock this evening. Rep. H. McAfee, P. (i. M.. seconded by Hep. J. Hunter, moved the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted : — lissolveil, — That the invitation extended by the Toronto liodges to the R ^X. G. Lodge, to attend a Moon-light Excursion tliis Wednesday evening, be nujst cordially accepted, and that as many members uttend the same as run make it convenient to do so. llep. J. J. Dyas, moved tlie following resolution, wliicli was adop- ted :— llcaolved, — That an Assistant Grand Secretary l)e appointed for tlie remain- der of this session. Moved by Rep. M. E. hinder, seconded bj* Rep. T. Healey, that Rep. Thos Woodyatt be appointed assistant Grand Secretary. Moved by Rep. James Heron, seconded by Rep. J. Atknis, in amendment, that Rep. M. D. Dawson be appointed Assistant Grand Secretary. The amendment prevailed. Rep. M. D. Dawson declinetl the position, wlieu the questicni was bad upon the motion of Rep. M. E. Snider, which was adopted. The Chair then named the following Standing Committees : — On Hetunis. — Reps. George Powell, Senr., John Dntton and T Simons. (Hi Fhiaiicc : — Rej)s" Richard Box, Robeit Kirkpatrick and J. M. Tweedale. On Appeah. — Reps. Henry Itobcrtson, Robt. Barbour, H. McAfee, Robert Mathison and James Woodyatt, P. G, M. On Laics of Subordinates. — Reps. J. J. Dyas, Hugh Blain, W. H. Cole, J. F. McDonald and Hugh McColl. On Printinij. — Grand Secretary J. B. King, Reps. Henry Gibson and G. W. Hare. On Lcffislati' n.—Thomaa Partridge, P. G. M., S. G. Dolson, P. G. M., and Reps. T. Healey, F. T. Barker and J. S. Garner. On the State of the Onhr.—H. C. Bingliam, P. G. M., Reps. Thomas Woodyatt, W. F. Roome, CI. T. Canipbell and J. Hunter. On Mileaqe and per L)ieni.—lXe\i^. Richard Fyfe, WilUam Barlev and C. S. Male, aWANl) LODGli OF ONTAlllO ■155 On Petitions ami ( 'orrexpiindemr. — R«pK. H. E. Buttery, H. W. Murclock, Alexuiuler McKay aud George Turuer. Rep. J. J. Dyas, from tlie C'oiumittee on LawH of Subordiuates, submitted the followiuj:! report, which was agreed to : — 'I'u the ti. IC. ihaiid Loihji' »/ Ontario, I. O. t>. I<\ : Your Connnittec^ cm "Liiws of Subordinates" beg to report, that owing to tlie great iuiiouiit of work rtovolviug on the Coniiuittee, wouhl reccoiamuud tluil four ticUUtional uioniliers be added to Committee. Fraternallv submitted, J. jiDYAS, JAMES McDonald, H. BLAHS', HUGH McCOLL. The Chair accordinglj'^ named the following addition to the Com- mittee (ill Laws of Subordinates, vii5 : — James Heron, M. D. Dawson, John Bowen and Robert Evans. The following appeals were presented and referred to the Com- mittee on Appeals. By John Riclnuoud, I'. G., of Excelsior Lodge, No. 44, against the ikction of that Lodge, in paying benefits to Bro. J. W. Ferguson. By C. B. Taylor, P. G., of Avon Lodge, No. 41, against the action of said Lodge, charging him dues during the time he was illegally sus- pended by said Lodge. By M. Blume, P. G., of Canada Lodge, No. 49, against the action of said Lodge in electing Bro. Cannichael to tlie office of Per. Secretary, and against tlie ruling of H. Blain, I>. D. G. M., in the matter. By John Smith, P. G., of Unity Lodge, No. 47, against the action of that Lodge in appropriating money for refreshments and alclioUc drinks as being contrary to the spirit and letter of the law of the Order. Also by the same : — An appeal against tlie action of Unity Lodge in entertaining a motion to adjourn. Also by the same : — An Appeal against the action of the same Lodge in the election of Representative, as not having been held as laid down in Clause o of Art 2, Constitution. By W. D. Kennedy, P. G., of Covenant Lodge, No. 52, against the action of that Lodge in reconsidering an unfavorable ballot, and fur- ther against the ruling of H. Blain, D. D. G. M., in said case. The Chair named the following as a Special Committee to consider and report ujion Clause 7 of the Grand Master's report : Rep. H. McAfee, P. G. M., James Woodyatt, P. G. M., S. G. Dolson, P. G. M., Rep. R. Barbour and G. W. Pontine. H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., from the Committee on the State of the Order, submitted the following report wliich was agreed to : — To the U. W. (Jnind Ijodije of Ontario I. O. O. F. : YovLV Committee on the State of the OrdiT find on examiuation that the work assigned it most properly belongs to the Legislative Committee and beg that it be so referred. We therefore submit the following : Meaolrcd, — Tluit the above rej)ort I'O adopted. H. ('. HINGHAM, THOS. WOODPATT. JOHN HUNTER, CI. T. CAMPBELL, . ' : - ,.': \ ' W. F. EOOME. At the request of H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., the Chair instructed '* "l ■ '■■ / V f '"^.^'••■Vv -. ■■•: ■"■;* ■•I. v. . .'>'■ «, .. - '\ I 1 / ■'■■'/. '.'■■,, t *i^'^v. ,,■■•'; - ] il^-.'-.V" .■■*', •"'^iT-'-v'i'i- V '-^'K'"- ' ■• i'' -:i'V'''"' '■ ''5 '.• Sff'; /;>. t.!'. ^.' . fi.:,.;. 4 •!• •.■«^ ■■'/■ .- ' hi-'.\-y^-'.;.'>i 'S ■ •••! ■'■" V ■-. V r iH'il '«i .' > ;" y •' I • * 456 JOURNAL OF THIi the Grand Secretary to read the duties of the several Committees, which was accordingly done. The roll of Lodges was then called for the presentation of business. Rep. James Elliott, of Union Lodge, No. IG, submitted the follow ing:— lu tlie election of Kejiresentatives to the Grand Lodge when there are two 11 tie and the lowest, should they both be dropped, or should the N. G-. give his custiug vote which of tlie two should be dropped ? and 2nd, If the two lowest are a tie and there are only three altogether, sliould the highest be declared elect- ed or proceed to ))allot for bfm so that he may liave a proper majority. T. Partridge, P. G. M., moved that the questions be referred to the Committee on the State of thu Order. Eep. J. Heron moved in amendment. That all questions sub- mitted, when presented, be referred to the Colnmittee on Distribution. Resolved in the negative. The question recurring on the motion of T. Partridge, P. G. M., it was resolved in the affirmative. Rep. James Smith, P. G. M,, at the request of R. Wigmore, P. G. M., submitted the follo%ving, which was refeiTed to the Committee on the State of the Order. Ibt. Has the Outside Uuardian any light to leave his place, and come into the liodge Room and walk around at any time he pleases, and leave the outside door unprotected, without the consent of the Noble Grand. 2nd. Is it correct for him to go in and out of Lodge Room without giving the usual salute to Noble and Vice Grands ? 3rd. Has he a right to come into Lodge at his pleasure, and go round the room to any part talking with the brethren and moving resolutions, without the Inside Guardian or some other brother being appointed to take his jjosition while he is in the Lodge Room, he being paid to attend to this Office ? Rep. Henry Gibson, of Avon Lodge, No. 41, submitted the follow- ing, which was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order. I wish j'our opinion as to whether a special grant of fifty dollars can be donated for any purpose, if proper notice has been given and all Brothers notified and a vote of tue Lodge taken ? Rep. John Pryke, of Excelsior Lodge, No. 44, submitted the follow- ing which was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order. Is it ne(;e88ary for all the appointed officers in Excelsior Lodge to have at- tained the Scarlet Degree ? When a visiting Brother will not comply with the decisions of the Lodge, and will not retire when requested, what steps should the Lodge take to have tliu N. G. obeyed ? Rep. W. Ferguson, of Frontier Lodge. No. 4;), submitted the follow- ing, which was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order : Is a Brother in good standing entitled to benefits for one week's sickness, say from the Ist of August to the 8th of do., and reported out of care of Lodge at the latter date ? Is it competent for a Grand Officer to announce himself in his official capacity and having received the Grand honors, and afterwards when a question is asked of him for hiin to state that he is not in his official capacity, but merely paying a friendly visit. If a candidate for membership be balloted for and rejected, Can the Noljle Grand order a fresh ballot, without first the Brotheis having cast the black balls request a reconsideration ? , Si GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 467 Rep. T. A. Tftirant, of Unity Lodge, No. 47, submitted the follow- ing, which was referred to the Comiuittee ou the State of the Order : To the li. \V. fit-It lid Lod'ji- of Ontario, 1. (J. O. F. : We, the iimlersigiu'd Hepreaentativea of L'nity Lodge, No. 'IT, are iubtructed by aaid Unity Lodge to lity the following luse before the Grand Lodge for au ojvinion. At the regular communication of Unity Lodge, No. 47, held ou Wednesday the 12th day of July, IbTl, on the minutes of the previous ;ueeting being read, Jiro. P. G. .John Smith made several objections to them ; one of his objections was ordered to be corrected, the others being over-ruled the N. G. declared the minutes confirmed. Bro. 1\ G. John Smith still objecting, ho was called to order by the N. G. Bro. .John Smith then stated that he was there as the ]). D. G. M. ou official business, that the N. G. had no power to call him to order, and gave notice that at the next meeting of the Lodge he would bring in a charge of In- subordination against the Lodge and demand its Charter. The Lodge has since heard nothing more of tlie matter, and wish now to know what action they can take to obtain reparation for the indignity offered to the Lodge by the D" D. G. M, Bro. John Smith. • T. A. TARRANT, ALEX. McKAY, GEORGE MIDGLEY. Itep. Wm, Barley, of Bissell Lodge, No. 51. submitted the following, which was answered by the Grand Master — Yes. Is it necessary to notify all Lodges in tlie Juiisdiction of sii.spensions,rejections, or expulsions ? Rep. 13. Dreckletou, of Wardsville Lodge, No. 60, subuutted the following, which was referred to Committee on Finance : Are the Working and Degree Books included in tlie price paid for a charter, viz. : thirty dollars? Rep. C. Male, of Corinthian Lodge, No 01, submitted the following which was referred to the Committee on State of Order : Is it right ou the election of aDegi-ee Mastt-r, for those having no degrees to vote for such officer '.' Rep. R. Fyfe, of Florence Nightingale Lodge, No. 66, presented the foUowina, which was referred to the Committee on State of Order : — Would it be consistent with tlie rules of our Order, to provide that in the event of a member in good standing withdrawing by card and going to another Lodge, for the Lodge from which ho witlidraws to provide that the benefits con- tinue for six months after said withdrawal '.* Rep. E. Mara, of Lucau Lodge, No. 70, submitted the following, which was referred to Committee ou State of Order : — Are all Charter Members forming a new Lodge expected to pay a fee iuto the funds of said new Lodge ou deposit of card, or only such of them as were old cou- tributing members of other Lodges ? T. Partridge, P. G. M., for the Committee on Legislation, submitted the following Reijort, which was onmotio.i, adopted : — To the It. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. : Y''our Committee to whom was referred certain clauses iu thcCiiaiid Master's Report, numbered as follows, 2, b, 10 and 11, find that in looking over the Consti- tution that your Committee have no power or right to take up the question there-, in referred, aud beg most respectfully to report that said clause be referred to the Committee on State of the Order; and also clause o in the Grand Secretary's re- »■■■ "^ ., '■ il IT' * 'l * ffl !•.•*,. •• • •"'('• '••.-4 '^V■• • • • •«'■..'.' . • • .;. ..i ■ V^ '^ «. ^■>'> '.. I '■• • *' ^-p ; . ;lii^-,-' • .- ■ • . •, ":V-'..'V . ■ •-{■..■■■ iv'ii?>'V.- ■'^''> '■ i:w-'y ,■■.:,.- '**.A »■ •■•'" i ■ . «' 'M.:?r-\:. J'. ■ • ' V m .11 I..1 'if •'^j- ;•( .iVJ5 in ■■'.* rfi- m 468 JOURNAL OF THE port be referred to tlie Committee or. State of the Oiiler. We thei-efore submit tlie following : — Utinolced, — That the focegoiiig lleport Iju iidopted. THOS. PARTRIDGE, SAMUEL G. DOLSON, ,v T. HEALY, J. S. GARNER, F. T. BARKER. Oil motion of Hep. M, K, Snider, the Grand Lodge adjourned until nine o'clock to-morrow mornini'. , SECOND DAY— MORNING SESSION. Toronto, Wkunkhuay, August ord, 1871. The Grand Lodge met and was called to order and opened in due t'oriu. Prayer by the R. W. Grand Chaplain. , , ,, Roll called, present — all the OflBcers and a quorum of Rei)reseut- atives. The following account was read, and on motion, referred to tlic Committee on Finance: — ' . • ! i •' 1>()KT HuiiWELi,, July 27th, 1871. The It. W. G. Lodge of Ontario I. O. O. F.,Dr., Erie Lodije No. 33. To ExpeuseH of Representative Win. A. Glover to G. L. at Brockvillc, A. D., 1855, . . $30 (to To adjourned uessiou to Brautf ord ... .. .. .. 10 (M) ' " 940 00 The following comniunication from the R. W. Grand EncamiJiueut of Ontario was read, and, on motion, referred to the Committee t)ii Finance : — [^SEAL.j .^^ Office of the Gk.vnd Scbibe of the Gr.\nd Encampment of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Oddfellow's Hall, Toronto, August Ist, 1871. J. J). Kii'g, Esq., R. W. Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Ontario. Df.ar Sib and Brother. — The Grand Encampment of Ontario being some- what short of funds to meet their ordinarj' expenses, most respectfully request that your R. W- Grand Body will not only extend the loan already made to this R. W. Grand Encampment, but would feel vei-y grateful if an additional $100 were placed at our disposal, to enable tis to pursue ourwork of love. Hoping that the request will meet with the approval of your R. W. Grand Body, and that in the course of another year or two we will be able to refund the whole amount. I remain, Toura Fraternally, ■ . - • . M. D. DAWSON, "'''■' ' ' Grand Scribe and Treasurer. A petition from J. B. Trayes, Geo. W. Lambert, James Williams, GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 460 E. G. Chant and J. A. McMurtry, for the institution of a Suhordinate Lodge at Port Hope, was read, and referred to the Committee on Petitions. The following communication from the R. W. Grand Eucaiupment was read, together with the document mentioned, both of which were on motion, referred to the Committee on State of the Order : — |^8EAi,.j Officf. of thf. Grand Sckibe of thf. Gu.vnd Encampmp.nt ok Ontauio, I. O. O. F. Odd FEi.r.ow's Ham., Touonto, Aiin;nst Ist, 1861. ■T. B. King, Enq., Qranfl Secretari/, Crrand Lodge of Ontario. Dear Siu and Ukotheu. — By resolution piiHsed nt the prcsput session of the (xrand Eucampment of Ontario, I tranRmit for perusal hy your K. W. Grand IJody, a communication of fi;rievance ree^eived from several Patriarchs of Burlinfj- ton iEncampment No. 7, regretting that the matter complained of was permitted hy Excelsior Lodge; hut this Grand Encampment having no jurisdiction over Suhordinate Lodges, retjuest thnt your R. W. Grand Body will take the necessai-y steps to relieve tlie Patriarchs fro.ii the indignity complained of. Most sincerely and Fraternally yours, M. b. DAWSON, Grand Scribe and Trrasnrcr. Tlie following commnnication from the Odd Fellow's Provident .\ssociation was read, and, on motion, referred to the following Special Committee. Named by the chair, viz : — ■ • Reps. Jolm Anderson, M. D. I>aw.son. J. S. Garner, J. F. Morey iind.I. J. Dyas : — SEAL Odd Fellow's Puovident Association, of Ontario. Hamilton, Ont., August 1st, 1871. To the /?. \V. (h-md Lodge of Onto rio, I. (). (K F. : Brethhkn. — We heg to submit herewith a copy rf the Constitution of this -Association, for which we respectfully ask your consideration, and, if you can consistently accord it, such recommendation to the members of the Order as yon may deem proper. Pi-oliting hy the experience gained during the first two years of its existence, we have made such changes in the management as seem called for, and havehad it recently incorporated, so as to give it n legal position in the country as well as to afford the best possible guarantee lo its members for the safety of their investments. Steps arc now being taken to bring it prominently i)efore the members in this jurisdiction, in the character of an incoii)oratcd body, having for its sole object the ''Good of the Order," wherefore we respectfully asi the friend- ly recognition and encouragement of vour Right Worthy Body for our undertaking We are, Yours in F. L. and T., .TOHN BAR R, President. • ••" . THOS. L.\WLESS, Sec'v-Treas. A petition from Bro. Albert Humphrey, asking for a card of clear- ance from the Grand Lodge, was read and referred to the Committee on Petitions. Thos. Brown,P. G.,Eureka Lodge No. HO,preferred a charge against tlie M. W. Grand Master, for direliction of duty, as Grand Master : "In not enforcmg the decision of this R. W. Grand Lodge in the case of ap- peal taken by P. G. Thomas Brown, vs. Eureka Lodge No. 30, (at the „,.;.^ t i ■ '^l ■'■''■ V. ■ > . ■;■• .*% •*••: '■ i. , ■ • ■• *' ■ *■ iS , i\ ■ „ i. , ■ ■ '. »,. <. ''•'■f-:. . ■'■ '1 'i',; • \A }*■■ Hr:r.j'. ■ ■:■■ . II." ' - 1/ •••• '• kl • ■• ■■?•■ .. . . .' ., t ♦ • it />li>'l, .■' 4flO TOURNAL OF THE Ml. m t« M' ;*v,- session of 1870), said appeal liaving been sustained bj' the Grand Lodge declaring, that our late Bro, Alexander Mulntyre was entitled to all the privileges and benefits of tlie Order." The Grand Master vacated the Chair, Avhich was taken by the De- puty Grand Master. Moved by Rep. J. S- Gamer, seconded by Rep. R. Box. Resolved, — Tliat the c-liarge prefeiTcd by Bro. ThomaH Brown against oiii- Grand Master, \V. N. Ford Esq., be not recived, iiinsinucli as the whole mattei' of which he complains is contained in the Grand Master's Report, and Eureka Lodge has been cited to produce certified copies of all proceediiica iii the matter and that section of the Grand Master's Report lias been alreadj' referred to a Special Committee. Rep. James Smith, P. G. M., seconded by Rep. J. J. Dyas, moved in amendment the following : — Resolved, — That the communication of Past Representative T. Brown, bo laid on the table until after the report of the Special Committee appointed to take into consideration Clause 7 of the Grand Master's Report. The Chair ruled the motion of Rep. J. S. Garner, and the amend- ment of Rep. James Smith, botli out of order, and under clause 9 of article 2, Constitution, appointed Reps. A. Purves and Louis Dorr, Tellers, prior to proceeding to elect, by ballot, a committee to try the charge so preferred. The following was resolved in the affirmative : — On motion of Rep. M. E. Snider, seconded by Rep. J. F. Morey, Resolved, — That this Grand Lodge yn-oceed to nominate a committee on the charge preferred. In pursuance of which the following nominations were made : Jas. Woodyatt, P. G. M„ H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., James Smith, P. G, M., H. McAfee, P. G. M., Thomas Partridge, P. G. M., and Representatives J. F. McDonald, William Lewis, Robert Barboiir, H. McCoU. The ballot being had the Tellers announced the following conunit- tee duly elected : — Past Grand Masters James Woodyatt, H. C. Bing- ham, Thomas Partridge, Henry McAfee and James Smith. Rep. John Schneider, from the Committee on Credentials, submit- ted the following report, which, on motion, was adopted : — To the R. W. Grand Lodf/e of Ontario, /, O. (), F.: Your Committee on Credentials beg to report that we have examined thece;-- tiflcate of Bro. Baird, P. G., of Victoria Lodge, No. 64, and find it correct- We therefore recommend that he be instructed in the Grand Lodge Degree, by the Grand Warden, and admitted to a seat in this Grand Lodge. Respectfully submitted, : - , .' ■ f JNO. SCHNEIDER, .TNO. RICHMOND, J.B.KING. Rep. John Dutton, from the Committee on Returns, submitted the following report, which was, on motion, laid on the table : — To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F. : yoiir Couunittee on Retums beg to report that they have examimed the {letnms ■vJ.#fc nitted the he Beturns GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. 461 of the several Lodges, and find them correct, with the exception of the f oUowiuK : Brock Lodfje, No. !(, error in percentage, overpaid, ^3 14. Erie Lodge, No Hi!, returns aist December, error in piu'centage, overpaid, 77centH. Erie Lodge, No 33, returns June 30th, eiTor in percentage, due (}. L., 68 cents. Fidelity Lodge, No. 55, returns December 31st, 1870, error in percentage, overpaid, 80 cents. Fidelity Lodge, No. 55, returns June 30th, ernn- in percentage, due G. L., 9 cents. Prince Arthur, No. 55), returns December 31st, 1870, en*or in percentage, overpaid, $2 05 Corinthian Lodge, No. (il, returns 40 as initiated, should be 39, making the ))rescnt membership 74 instead of 75, as returned JiaiTie Lodge, No 63, returns DeccmlxT 31st, 1870, error in percentage, over- paid, ^4.85. Victoria Lodge No. 64, returns DecemberSlsf, 1870, error in percentage, over- paid, $2.78. Exeter Lodge No. 67, returns incorrectly made out, error in percentage, due G. L. $1.12. Lucan Lodge No 70. error in percentage, overpaid, $7.65. Warriner Lodge No. 75, no seal on report. St. Thomas Lodge No. 76, eight initiated, but no names given, no funds re- turned as received, therefore cannot estimate (t. L. piirceutage — returns altogether incorrect. Your Committee would wish to impress upon Lodges the importance of mak- ing correct returns of invested funds. As we observe' many Lodges with large receipts, but no invested funds, your committee hold the impression that acciu'- acy in this particular has not in all cases been attended to ; they would also call attention to the careless manner in which nniny of the returns are made out, and, from blots and erasions in the figures, make it almost an impossibility to decipher them, entailing much additional labor \ipon your committee. All of which is respet^tfullv submitted. .JOHN Dl'TTON, GEORGE POWELL, T. SIMONS. The following resolution, made in pnrsnance of notice given last session, was referred to the Committee on Legislation : — Moved by Rep. John Riclimond, seconded by Rep. John Pryke, Ite.iolred — That Clause 10 of Article 5, constitution of Subordimites, be ex- punged. The report of tlie Committee on returns was taken from the table and considered. The Grand Secretary made an explanation concerning tlie errors reported of in the returns, when Rep. Thomas Partridge moved, to refer tlie report l)ack to the committee, with instructions to amend by adding the following, wliich was agreed to : — Your Committee find that though the errors named appear in the I'eports as submitted|by the several Lodges, the Grand Secretary has corrected them all, and returned to the Lodges all amounts overpaid. Rep. J. J^utton, from the Committee on Returns, suV)mitted their report, amended as instructed by the resolution of Rep. Thomas Partridge, which was adopted. James Woodyatt, P, G. M., from the Committee on Appeals, sub- mitted the following report and resolutions, which were gon^idered and adopted; — , <■ ■ ■ . t ■ ■ : v'f- }.-\ . ■ .•■Vi • V:f\ r- ■:■:-' ■ .-»:;:,".•.• ••', . ■ »♦ ■•'". • ' . »> ... ' '-i' :k::. ,* »..-■, "i . *r. ■. ^ .. •S--.-V ' .'■ '. . i ' 'if. ivi: ! ' •? . ■ ' ^*1:t'^- •'•.■•••■ ■ J"' ■■ . :ivv-.. . : /*: 4 "'■ - •,(*'-. -i'.' /• • 'L<''< .' ;; J, • ' M'-' « fif'..': , V' .i ••;•■•: ;vw:«:::,' 7 '■HAM ♦•••^4- ; ■' k . . . , •i' .■.■..."■ I ■ i'lL. ■■■'■■ t"-* ' • ^.i 'f r /I ■ ■! i . ■ .- .r - ' u . r. :. V ■ H\^ ill'-'- •'iru '■'■■ : ■•!■ Htiy.'*;. rii- 468 JOURNAL OF- THE To <;»fl i?. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. 0. F. C. D. Taylok, vs Avon Lodge No. 41. J The Coininittee on Appeals, to whom was refcrrfid the appeal of C. B. Taylor, P. G., late of Avon Lodge No. 41, a^ninst the action of said Avon Lodge. Kespectfull^ report, that Bro. (J. B, Taylor was suspended by Avon Lodge ; that at the session of this It. W. Grand Lod^e in 1870, Bro. Taylor appealed trom the action of the Lodge ; that at the same session this Grand Lodge sustained said appeal, declaring that Bro. Taylor had been illegally snspended. During the time of such suspensio.i, Bro. Taylor, was charged dues on the Lodge Books ; Bro Taylor appeals from the action of the Lodge in so charging him with dues. Section 1761, Digest, declares suspension from membership works no sus- pension from an-ears. Therefoi-e your committee offer the following : — Ile.iolved— That the appeal of Bro. ('. B. Taylor be dismissed. .JAMES WOODYATT. HENliV ROBERTSON. HENRY McAFEE llOBEliT BAUBOUR. R. MATHISON. James Woodj'att, P. G. M , from the Special Comraictee on that subject, presented the following report and resolution, wliich were adopted : — To the B. W. Ch-nnd Lodge of Ontario, 1. O. O. F. , . . - Your Committee, to whom was referred the chai'ge preferred by Bro, Thomas Brown, P. G., against the M. VV. Grand Master, having carofullyexamin- ed the same, And that the charge is in no wise sustained. The action of this R. W. Grand Lodge, at its last session, in regard to tlic matter complained of, was of such a nature as to leave the M. W. (irand Mastci' no opportunity to do other than he has done, viz ; leave the disposal of the question at issue to the decision of this Grand Body at this session. We therefore submit the following :— Ee-Holved — That the charge against the M. W. Grand Master be dismissed, JAMES WOODYATT. H. C. BINGHAM. THOS. PARTRIDGE. HENRY McAFEE. JAMES SMITH. The Grand Master, W. N. Ford, at once resumed the Chair. Rep. Henry McAfee, P. G. M., from the Committee on Appeals, submitted the following repoi-t and resolution which were congidered : To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. O. F. John Smith, P. G. ) ■.■•.! : : r. ■ .,- , , .. ;m, = -t, f .., i Unity Lodge No. 47 j Your Committee on Appeals respectfully report ; That in the matter of the appeal of D. D. G. M. John Smith, P. G., against the action of Unity Lodge, they have given the same their careful consideration, and-cannot find that said Lodge has violated any law or uaage of th« Order, in any of the counts complained of in said appeal We beg leave, most respectfully, to i-ecommend that said appeal be dismissed Benolved — That the foregoing be adoj)ted HENRY McAFEE HENRY ROBERTSON. JAMES WOODYATT. R. MATHISOX. A' ■'! ) ''* ^" ••'' ROBERT BARBOUR. Moved by Rep. J. J.'Dyas, seconded by Rep. H. Blain, Resolved — That the report be referred back to the committee, with instruc- tions to report the following : "That no i'ast Grand can be elected a Represen- tative unless jjresent in Lodge meeting, or has sent an excuse in writmg for bis absence, and Ixis willingness to accept the position," ••..M't: J" GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 4^9 Rep. R. Mathison moved the j)r^rious question, which, being order- ed by tlie Lodge, was put by the Chair, aH follows : — "Will the Grand Lodge adopt tlio reHolntion of Rep. J. J. Dyan '.*" Wliich \wis resolved in tlie negative. The (piestion recurring, .mi the adoption of the report, it was adop- ted. On motion, the Grand Lodge adjourned at one o'clock, for one liour. < ^ 1 ■ _ .. ( 1% ^v-V • # « 4 ► f*.. ' • . , ,. .■ ^ • * ■ '• *: ■■• s uo sus- AFTERNOON SESSION. 2 o'clock. P. M., Aug. 3, 1871. The Grand Lodge called to order, all the Grand Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. Rep. John Ridnuond. from the Committee on Credentials, submit- ted the following supplementary Report, wliich on motion, was adopted : 7V) (he ft. II . (JiKHtl fjoiliff of Ontario, I. (). (). I<. : Y'our Cominitte on Credentials beg to report that they have received a Past (rrand's Certificate in due from Bro. Peter Goodhow, P. G., of St. Mary's LodRe, N'o. 36, and would recornniend that he be instructed in the G. L. Degree and ad- mitted to a seat in your R. W. Body. -. . ■ Submitted in F. L. A T. _ T ' ' J. B. KING, .rOHN RICHMOND, JOHN SCHNEIDER. The Grand Master's account for expenses incurred during the year, amounting to $ir)(i.22, was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Finance. The following petition, by Rep. R. D. Patterson, was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Petitions. Rep. R. D. i'attei-son, of Kingston Lodge, No. 59, on the part of that Lodge, asked for a new Charter, to be signed as the present one is signed, and liberty to omit from tlie names of Charter Members thereon, the name of S. A. Cohen, who lias been expelled from the Order. A circular from Bro. J. Jordon, in reference to an Odd Fellows, Benefit Association, was read, and on motion referred to the special Committee to whom was referred the matters relating to Odd Fellows, IVovident Association. Rep. Richard Box, from the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report, which was, on motion, considered Hcriatim. 'I'd the R. ir. Grand Loclye of Ontario, I. O. O. F. : ,,, ,,,,,^., , , ,• Yonr Committee on Finance submit the following Report and Resolutions : — Having examined the books and vouchers of the R. \V. Grand Secretary and Treasurer, we have much pleasure in assuring the Grand Lodge that we find'them correct in every particular, and in accordance with their reports, to which you linve nlrendv listened. , ■ -, m • el -».?' ,' • ii ■!>■ i i' , , I ■ ' 4', ■■ !• ^- ,f- 1 .••■.'■. .'• '' , .. JU..!. '.'■ • . •• ' .„•. ■■\.-y ... , ., 40 ^'•;-^'i''-".' ivj 'b-^^r^i-te# ill i ■'■' ^'■•.♦; 1' ♦- "^'*'i.' Is ^ . ',■■.■ c k \ 464 JOURNAL OF THE ' 'wV ^*ii<- '••■?' II I km 11 p' ■1 ^H ?/■' . Jm ^i^ ii ii ll With reference to the application of the Orand Encampment, for an addition- al loan of one hundred dollarH, we would advise that the above amount be granted, With rofereni'ii to the following: — 1. Hi'milreil, — That the amount paid to Union Lodge, eighty-eight dollarH, 2i88) be foiiHiilert'd the full amount of tne flaiin of Union Lo(ige against thiH Orancl odge. • '2. Hemilvetl, — That in view of Queen City Lodge not having received sup- plies sent by the Gnind Secretary, they be not reed,—'y\mt the atcount of Erie Lodge, No. 33, amounting to $10.00, be paid. 0. Jtf Sid VI dy—Thiit the account of the Grand Master, anu)unting to $156.22, be paid. Also that a special grabt of $50 be nnide to the G. M., on account of extra labor performed. 7. Iteiolved, — That the Grand Secretarv's salary for the coming year be $250.00. 8. RcHolved, — That the Eight Wortliy Grand Lodge of Ontario request their Bepresentatives to the 11. W. Grand Lodge of the United States to urge the im- portance of reducing the extremely large profits on the printed supplies furnished by the M. W G. Body, to their surx)rdinate jurisdictions. 9. licHolved, — That in view of the loss sustained by this Grand Lodge, in the matter of supplies sent by G. S. to Queen City Lodge, No. SO, all supplies here- after be sent by express. t^ Fraternally submitted. RICHARD BOX. J. M. TWEEDLE, ROBERT KIRKPATRICK. Resolutions 1, 2, 3, 4, r>, 6, 7, and 8, adopted. On motion to adopt Resolution No. 9, it was moved by Rep. H. Blain to amend the clause by adding after the word " Express," in tlie last line, " Or by Registered Letter or by Registered Parcel Post." The amendment prevailed, and the clause as amended was adopted. The Report as amended was then adopted. Rep. Robt. Mathison, from the Committee on Appeals, presentee? the following report, which was considered and adopted. To the li. W. Gmnd Lmhie of Oiihiiio, /. (). O. M. Bl.l'ME, ) /•'. ; Canada Lodge AND Bno. H. Bi.aix, D. D. G. M.) Your Committee on Appeals beg leave to rejiort : — In this case Bro. Blume appeals against the action of Canada Lodge No. 49, in electing Bro* Carmichael to the oni(;e of Permanent Secretary, contending that the said Brother, at the time of election, had not served a sumcient time in an inferior office to entitle him to be so elected. Also, against the action of Bro. Blaiu, D. D. G. M., in deciding irregular the proceedings of Canada Lodge in passing a resolution, making the t(u-m of office of P. S. one year, without suffi- cient notice )>eing given in open Lodge, and declaring nominations so made of no effect. Your committee are of opinion that the objection to the election of Bro. Car . michaelis good and sufficient, as a reference to the Minute Book of Canada Lodge shows that the said Brother did not complete a term in an inferior office, and was, therefore, not entitled to the honors. Touching the appeal against Bro. Blain's action,By-law No.62 of said Canada Lodge, states that no motion to repeal, suspend or amend the By-laws, or any >uiiiig year be GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 465 Eart thereof, Hliall be put to vote until the same shall have been read in open lodge at two consecutive reRuUr meetings. Notii'e of motion wan not given, conKequcntly, action on such motion, illegally ))aHt,"'.' .■ • ■•• '■ * I, IV" >' ■ " ' . . ' ^ . ■ :■ •,■>»•. .. / "» \-.i ■-;■.■ ]•.■'■: ' ■ :.U-: V% ,- , I . f-f- --1- ■• v.Wi 4m TOURNAL OF THE f.^ V » irk: F On motion of Rep. J. Richmond, Hoooiided by Rop. TliomaH Wood- yatt, tlio rutjueHt of Rep. H. Bliiin wiih ^miitud. Rep. IIii>,'li Hlaiii, on boliiilf of Toronto Kncanipniont No. 8, invited tilt) Grand L()d<,'o to attend a (irand C'onc^ert to he <;iven at the Florti- fultnral (ianh-nH. in tlieir honor, tliis evening. JanioH Smith, V. (1. .M,, Secoimltl. KoIk-iI Kiilquitrick \V. K. Iluoiiu', 1111(1 •). It. King, ilurliiUMl. P.O. Jolin MtiiTiiv flcc'tiai on tiiinl hallut, mid ho tludaruii. UK.VM) WAItOKN. I'. (1. .). r. Morcy. iioiiiiimUMl I'. (J. .J. l\ McDoii.iM. " .liiiiic's Simtli. " " .I«»liii Hunter. H. Hliiiu. " .I..I. Dyii,. " T. A. Tainint, " " .l(>!in lluiliniond. J. IJ. Howi!. " •' II. Hliiin. " It. MatliiHon, " " M. !•;. Siiidnr. i'. K. IVireo, " " llohort KvaiiH. " .J. S. (tanii'i', " " .lannw Homy. J. F. McDonald dcflinod. P. Oh. R«»l»t(i't KvanH and J. J, Dyas, witliditiw at'ttT tirsst ballot. P. (]. .lolin Hunter, ulucted on Hftli ballot, and so doclarod. liU.VNIl HKt'KKTAKY. H. McAfee, P. G. M., noniinutud J. B. King, lor U. W. (Jraud Sec* rotary. Declared re-elected by acelaniaaiou. tlKANK TKKAHUKKU. •lanieH Sniitli. P. (». M., nominated A. D. Clement, lor It. W. (.iraud Treasnrer. Declared re-elected by acclamation. (iKANI) KK.l'llKSKNTATl\ K. P. (i., .1. .). Dyas, ntmiinated .laaieH Woodyatt, P. G. M. " W. M. Seat(m " W. N. Ford, H. McAfee, " .). Barr, '* Jolni Hunter, " H. C Bin ■■"./' ■ . ' '■ ' . *' • ^ * '* ;■' ;■•: f'i-- * jif- ■ •, . * ■ ■»•■», '■If. .<■■ -rl- • • • ■•■../ ♦ ■ itv'j'* <^*'f; I 468 JOtJRNAL OP THE '^Ui" Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. ' ' • ^ The minutes of the previons sittinj? were read and confirmed. Rep. R. Box, from the Committee on Finance, made the following rei)ort, which was considered and adopted : Tothe IL W. Umnd Lodijeof Untimo^l.O.O. F.: We, your Committee on Finance, lieg to offer the following Supplementary Report : — Jienolred, — That the Grand Secretary's luiounl, amounting to iJlG 2-2, he pai d. liesolved, — That the account of Siddons ife J)»w8on, amounting to $5.00 be paid. IIICHAKD BOX, J. M. TWEEDALE, ROBERT KIRKPATRICK H, C. Bingham, P. G. M., from tlie Committee on the State of the Order, made the following rei)ort, which was considered serintiiii, as read : To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. O. F. Your Committee on the Statu of Order, offer as their report the following re- solutions : — 1 Rksolvki), — That the consideration of clause 8 and 11, G. M's. Address, properly belong to the Committee (m Petitions, and that they be ko referred. 2 Reholvep, — That G. M.'s decision No. 1 be approved. 3 RtsoLVEn, — That G. M.'s decision No. 2 be approved. 4 Resolvki), — That G. M.'s decision No. 3 be approved. 6 Rkkolvei), — That G. M.'s decision No. 4 be amended so as to read: "Yes, either by initiation or by obtaining a Card from the Grand Jurisdiction to which he belongs." 6 Resoiaeij, — That G. M.'s decision No'5 be approved, when he has the term P. W., except in his own jurisdiction. 7 Resolved, — That G. M 's decision No. 6 be approved. 8 Resolveo, — ThatG. M.'s decision No. 7 be approved ,^ . tf Resolved, — That G. M.'s decision No. 8 be approved. In the election of Representatives to the Grand Lodge wlicr there are two ii tie and the lowest, should they both be dropped, or should the N. G give his casting vote which of tlie two should be dropped ? and 2nd, If the two lowest are a tie and there are only three altogether, should the highest be declared elected or proceed to ballot for him so that he may liave the proper majority. 10 Resolved, — Thatquestion by Rep. Elliott be answered as follows: "In the case of a tie between the two or more lowest on a ballot, three or more running, a ballot should be taken to decide which of those trying shall drop out ; in no case shpuld the N. G. give a casting })allot." I wish to ask your opinion as to whether a special grant of fifty dollars can be donated for any purpose, if proptr notice has been given andall Brothers noti- fied and a vote of the Lodge taken '.* 11 Resolved, — That question by Rep. H. Gibson be answered, "Yes." Is it necessary for all the appointed officers in Excelsior Lodge to have at- tained the Scarlet Degree. 12 Resolved, — That question by Excelsior Lodge, be answered : "No, unlt'ss the By-laws reiiuire it." When a Visiting Brother will notcomply with the decisions of the Lodge, and will not retire when requested, what steps should the Lodge take to have the N. G. obeyed '? 13 Resolved, — That question by Excelsior Lodge be answeied, "Prefer ii charge against the offender." is it competent for a Gniud Officer to announce himself in his oiBeial capacity and having received the grand honors, and aftenvards when a question is askecl of him for him to state that he is not in his official capacity, but merely paying a friendly visit ? 14 lieaolred, — That question by Frontier Lodge be answered : "Competent, but not consistent." aw the term GRAND LODGE OP ONTARIO. 4G9 If a candidate for membership be bHlloted for and rejected, can the Noble Grand order afresh ballot, without first the Brothers having cast the black balls request a reconsideration ? 15 Resolved, — That question by Frontier Lodge be answered, "No." Is a Brother in good stiiuding entitled to benefits for one week's sickness, say from the 1st of August to the 8th of do., and reported out of car% of Lodge at the latter date. 10 Renal vvd, — That question by Frontier Lodge be answered, "Yes," unless By-Lawsjsay he shall not receive benefits for first week's sickness. At the regular communication of Unity Lodge, No. 47, held on Wednesday, the 12th day of July, 1871, on the minutes of the previous meeting being read, Bro P. G. John Smith made several objections to them; one of his objections was ordered to be corrected, the others being over-ruled the N. G. declared the min- utes confirmed' Bro. P G. John Smith still objecting, he was called to order by the N. G. . Bro P. G; John Smith then stated that he was there as D. D. G, M. on official business, that the N. G. had no power to call him to order, and gave notice that at the ne.vt meeting of the Lodge he would bring in a charge of Insub- ordination against the Lodge and demand its Charter. The Lodge has since heard nothing more of the matter, and now wish to know what action they can take to obtain reparation for tlie indignity offered to the Lodge by the D. D. G. M. Bro. John Smith. 17 BeHulved, — That question by Unity Lodge be answered as follows: "Try him for insubordination " Is it right on the election of a Degree Master, for those having no degrees to vote for such officer. 18 Resolved, — That question by Corinthian Lodge be answered: "Yes, where a Subordinate Lodge confers its own degrees. "Would it be consistent with the rules of our Order, t« provide that in the event of a member in good standing withdrawing by card and going to another Lodge, for the Lodge from which he withdraws to provide that the benefits con- tinue for six months after said withdrawal ? 19 Resolved, — That question by Florence Nightingale Lodge be answered as follows : "May be done as a special grant, l)ut not consistent or advisable as a rule." Are all Charter Members forming a new Lodge expected to pay a fee into the funds of said new Lodge on deposit of Card, or only such of them as were old contributing members of other Lodges ? 20 Resolved — That question by Rep. Mara, Lucan Lodge, be answered as on page 409, Journal of 1870 : "All charter members will pay the regular fee for deposit of Card, in accordance with the By-laws of new Lodge." Ist. Has the Outside Guardian any right to leave his place, and come into the Lodge Room and walk around at any time he pleases, and leave the outside door unprotected, without the consent of the Noble Grand ? 2nd. Is it correct far liim to go in and out of Lodge Room withotit giving the usual salute to Noble and Vice Grands ? 3rd. Has he a right to come into Lodge at his pleasure, and go round the room to any part talking with the brethren and moving resolutions, without the Inside Guardian or some other brother being appointed to take his position while he is in the Lodge Room, he being paid to attend to this Office '? 21 Resolved, — That the three questions submitted by James Smith, P. G. M. (■ome more properly within the Province of the Subordinate Lodge and the N. G. thereof. In the case referred to this Grand Lodge by the R. W. Grand Encampment, your Committee are of the opinion that the entire matter is based on two ques- tions, viz , "Can a possessor of Encampment Degrees wear regalia of such tle- grees in a Subordinate Lodge ?" and, should a brother obey the decisions of the Lodge he is visiting ?" We therefore submit the following resolutions : 21. Resolved, — That Encampment Regalia may be worn in a Subordinate Lodge by a visitor, but not by a member of the liodge. 23. Resolved.- -That the decisions of a Lodge during its session, should be obeyed by visitore as well as membei-s. 24. Resoled, — If a brother has cause of complaint against a Lodge, or officer •i ■■■,'■ "^ 1 • i>i P.: ■ . .' k.' '■ ■■''/■» tVil;:,> /■•■■..u,M ^^-'S ' ■r.»"-N vr' ,_,. ■ .. '-a 47lt JOURNAL OF THE Kichiijuiid niuved to ■ which was resolved of a Lodge, or a private member, eitlier for improper legislation or improper Ian guage, he bhoukl bring his complaint in the fomi an .a... ,.- ■> t^ the ^1 Cards miiisse ii fted. kto, ask- li Legis- |t. Lodge Detwet'ii ifoimal. Idge No. Itiou. |ig for 11 Lodge, ^ GBAND LODGE OF ONTAlllO. 471 lleaolved. — That said coniinuuication be refeiTed to the Grand Master, (incom- iug) advising him to nspevtitiii finefiilly that tlie borkK, etc., of tlie said defunct Lodge are in the iiands of tliis Grand Body, before granting the same. A communication from Kepresertative Fattei-son, of Kingston Lodge No. 59, asking for a new Cliarter, for tlie pii'/jjose of erasing tiie iinnie of an e.\pelled charter member. That this Grand Body has not power to grant tlie reciiiest on the grounds ad- vanced, and therefore offer tlie following: — IteKoived, — That the request be not gra'uted. In conclusion, your m^ 'fm l€ mA 472 JOURNAL OF THE Rep. 01. T. Campbell submitted the following, which stands as a notice of motion to amend the Constitution : Whereah, it is advisable to carry out, as faras possible, the principle of allow- ing Subordinate Lodges free control of the expenditure of their funds, for those charitable purposes coutempUited by our Order, therefore be it Beaolved,—lat. That Clauses 6 to 10 inclusive, Article V., Constitution Sub- ordinates, be repealed, and the following inserted in their stead : "Clause 6. — Every member qualified as required by the By-laws, if rendered incapable of following his usual occupation by any sickness or disability, not oc- casioned by immoral conduct on his part, shall be entitled to receive from the general fund of this Lodge, such weekly sick benefit as mav be fixed by the By- laws." "Clause 7. — The Lodge shall, by its By-laws, make such provision as it may deem fit for the payment out of its general fund of benefits, to defray the funeral expenses of a Brother or Brother's wife, and for the relief of Brothers in distress or other deserving persons, and also for the payment from its W. and O. fund of benefits, for the rehef of widows and orphans of deceased Brothers." That all after the word "quarter," in Clause 4, Article V., Constitution Sub- ordinates, be struck out, and the following inserted : "This Lodge shall place such portion of its general funds to the crodit of the W. and O. fund, as it may see fit, provided it be not less than oue-fiftli nor more than one-third, the remainder to be placed to the credit of the general benefit fund." That Clause 1, Article YIII., Constitution of Grand Lodge, he repealed and the following inserted : ' This Grand Lodge shall be entitled to receive from each Subordinate, the sum of fifty cents a year, payable half-yearly, for each unsuspended member on its books, as shown by its semi-annual returns." That all after the words "Grand Lodge," in Clause 9, Article IV., Constitu- tion Subordinates, be stricken out, and the following inserted : "The same being twenty-five cents for each unsuspended member on said return." Hep, J. Richmond, from the Committee on Credentials, made the following report, which was agreed to : To the B. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. 0. O. F. : Your Committee on Ciedentials beg to report that they have received a Past Grand's certificate from Bro. Alex. Falconer, of St. Mary's Lodge No. 36, and find the same correct. We would therefore recommend that he be instructed, and admitted to a seat in this K. W. Grand Lodge. Submitted in F. L. & T. JOHN RICHMOND, J. B. KING, J. SCHNEIDER. Rep. H. Blain submitted the following, which was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order ; Are the By-laws of a Lodge binding on vis'ting brothers ? For example, if the By-laws of one Lodge prohibit smoking in the reception room and the By- laws of another permit members to do so, would members of the Lodge granting such permission l)e bound to comply with the By-laws of the Lodge prohibiting smoking in the reception room while in session ? Rep. Hemy Gibson submitted the following, which was referred to the same Committee : Is it necessary that a brother holding ii carcl of cleaninte from the Lodge of which he was previously a meml)er, to be a resident of the. placo for six months before he can be admitted to said Lodge ? Rep. Alex. McKay submitted the following, which was referred to the same Committee : .,..,.., - ,-, . ,, ., Sub- GRANB LODGE OP ONTARIO. 47a On a ballot being taken, and before the result is declared, can the ballot be declared null, on a member who has put in a black ball rising and saying that he put one in by mistake ? Rep. J. M. Tweedale, seconded by Rep. John Schneider, moved the t'oUo-sving resolution : That a Special Comndttee consisting of five be appointed for the purpose of dividing the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ontario into Districts, the better to facilitate the work of said jurisdiction. James Woodyatt, P. G. M., moved to amend by adding at the end of the resolution the words " said Committee to report at the next meeting of this Grand Lodge." Moved by H. C Bingham, P. G. M., seconded by Rep. W. F. Roome, that the resolution of Rep. Tweedale be laid on the table for one yea". Which was resolved in the negative. Tha question recurring on the amendment by James Woodyatt, P. G. M., it was agreed to. The resolution as amended was then agreed to. The following resolution moved by J. Woodyatt, P. G. M., seconded by Rep. G. PoweU, Sr., was agreed to: Resolved, — That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are due and are hereby ten- dered to Rep. R. Mathison for making up and procuring publication in the daily newspapers of so full and accurate reports of the proceedings of this R. W. GrauU Body. The following was agreed to on motion of Rep. R. Mathison, secon- ded by Rep. John Hunter, and Resolved, — That the thanks of this Riglit Worthy Grand Lodge are due to the Grand Trunk and Great Western Railway Companies, for courtesies extended to the members attending this Session, and that the Right Worthy Grand Secretary be instructed to tender the same to the Managers thereof. The following resolution moved by Rep. T. Renwick, seconded by Rep. T. Woodyatt, was agreed to : Resolved, — That, the ""'.'.m of eiglit dollars l)e paid to Bro. Byron for sei-vices as Janitor to the Gruiid Lodge for the present session. The following resolution was agreed to on motion of Jas. Wood- yatt, P. G. M.. seconded by Rei). CI. T. Campbell: Resolved, — That the Grand Secretary be instructed to (;onvey the thanks of this Grand Lodge to the Subordinate Lodges and Encampment in Toronto for the handsome manner in which the members of this Grand Lodge have been en- tertained while in the city, and for the use of their commodious hall. Rep. J. S. Gamer, from the Committee on that subject, made the following report, which was considered : 'lo tJw H. W. Grand Lodje of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Your Committee beg leave to report, they have carefully read the Constitu- tion and By-laws of the Provident Association, also the resolutions submitted by Maple Leaf Lodge No. 57, on the same subject. Having had a conference with the Directors of the said Association, and having received the fullest information as to the character and standing of the said Association, feel that the Ijest thanks of the R. W. Grand Lodge are due to the Directors and friends of the Provident Association for their work of faithfulness in this important matter. Your Com- mittee cordially recommend this Association to the confidence of the Brethren of Ontario, with the following changes, which have been agreed to by the Dii'ec- tors of the said Association, which are as tollows : / C^- i .•.•1;M" I. '■■v-.,f.:.^J 'V.: 11 ■ 'ni .' f Mk ^ t . • 1 ,,>' ■44 '-' ■■■■ • >Tf' • ■• . ■ dp,;-.'' ■ ■ ' .«« ■ ■ "- ' v>-«r:. 'rf '■■■>: f .. A ., ; I -. ■'-..:•. •::m ■i|; ■; .' ^ '*:■■'> ''^■%:% : ■' • .' 1 "'■4'. K " . ,. "-M u 47t JOURNAL OF THE That this R. W. Grand Lodge shall appoint three Directors to have all the riglita and privileges as regularly elected nienibtrs of the said Board, and that tlie Grand Master sliall, each year after his election, appoint said Directors. That tlte said AsBociation shall present the annual audited report of the said Association at the annual meeting of this R. W. (i. L. All of which is respectfully submitted. JOHN A.NDKUSON, JAMKS V. MOUEY, J. S. GARNEH. M.D.DAWSON, ■ ' .1. .r. DYAS. ()u a motion to adopt the report, H. C, Bingham, P. G. M., moved tlie previous question, which, heing ordered by tlie L of the Committees Report out of order, it not being in accordance with the notice of motion given by Rep. J. Richmond. Rep. T. Partridge appealed to the (iralid Lodge against the i-uling of the chair. .1,1 GRAND LODGE OP OXTARIO 478 The chair was Huntainerl. Clause 6 adopted. Tlie report as amended was adopted. Rep. J. J. Dyas, from the Committee on the Laws of Suhordmatos made the following Report, which was considered and adopted : — To the [{. W. fJronil [akIijc o/ Uiitdriu, I. U. (). F.; Yoiiv Committee beg to report that in regard to Cliiuse 4 of (Traiid Master's He]' tliere in nothing particuhir to note. la regard to clauHe 14 of Grand Secretary's Report, we are of opinion that it should be referred to the Finance Committee. liesolved, — Tliat this Keport be adopted. .1. J. DYAS. JAs. F. McDonald. ROBEHT EVANS. H. BLAIN. HUGH McCOLL. Rep. H. Blain submitted the following, wliich was referred to the Committee on State of the Order : — Ax'e the Past Official Degrees a necessary iiiiiilification for the officers of the (rrand Lodge, or for tlie office of D. D., G. M'.' On motion, tlie Grand Lod<;e iidjouriied at one o'clock untd half- past two. AFTERNOON SESSION. Friday, August 4th. 1871. The Grand Lodge assembled at half- past two, pursuant to adjourn- ment. Present : All the Grand Officers and a quorum of Represent- atives. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The mmutes of last sitting read and confirmed. Reps. J. J. Dyas, Robt. Kirkpatrick. and Thos. Woodyatt, asked tor. and obtained leave to go homo. The following resolution wiis agreed to. on motion of Rep. M(!Afee, se(!onded by M. E. Snider. Beolvc.d, — That in view of the very large increase of new Lodges in this jurisdiction during the past yeai*. and the consequent increase in the responsible and onerous duties of our very efficient Grand Secretary, that an increase of Fifty Dollars be added to the salary of that officer, inaking the salary three hnn- rlred dollars for the current year, dating from tlie first day of .Tuly last past. The following resolution, moved by Rep. CI. T. Campbell, seconded by Rep. H. E. Buttery, was adopted :— lii'solvcd, — That the Secretaries of all Lodges under the jurisdiction of this (rrand Lodge, shall forward to the R. W. Grand Secretary each year the creden- tials of their representatives at least two weeks before the date of meeting of the Grand Lodge. The following moved by Rep. Louis Dorr, seconded by Rep. J. Bowden was resolved in the affirmative, an amendment by Rep. Jas, / ■ '1 ■ 'l f ' ■• ■ "^'' <•'■<'' ' ' «' •.. « I ' ' ' «■ ^y^- '••■"V':m )V;*i f' , » j"! '. • ''* ' ''' n t ' ■'■"'•'''I •■ ■•■Ti mK.m^ •»'•■■ ,"■ , ■ ■ ■" .' ■ i" ■'. • ';- ■ -i \ i,A\ •'•■■■ '■-k,ii :^7 •/■.' "■' i •.■- »y!\: mm J'' It Vii I • .it' 476 JOURNAL OF THE Heroa to sirika oat Windsor ami insert London having;; been withdrawn. Resolved, — That wlieii this Grand Lodge adjourn, it does so to meet iu the town of Windsor, on the first Wednesday in August, 1872. Accounts from J. R. Robertson for printing Grand Master's report and from Stewart & Mathison for printing Grand Secretary's report and statements, were referred to the Finance Committee. The following resolution, moved by Rep. Blain, seconded by Rep. Barker, was agreed to : Resolved, — That the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem be instructed to compute Mileage for this session at the rate of four cents per mile each way, and the per diem at the rate of two dollars per da j'. Rep. CI. T. Campbell, from the Committee on State of the Order made the foUowng report, which was considered as read serin tim, and adopted : / To the R. W.H rand Loihjc of Ontario, I. O. (). F. : " Your Committee, to whom was referred the following questions, ofler the ac- companying resolutions thereon : — Question by Rep. H. Blain : Are the By-laws of a Lodge binding ou visiting Brothers ? For example, if the By-laws of one Lodge prohibit smoking in the reception room, and the By-law of another permit members to do so, would members of the Lo>lge granting su(!h permission ue bound to comply with the By-lawj of the Lodge prohibiting smok- ing in the reception room while in session ? Resolved, — That the above question b ? answered "yes." Question by Rep. H Gibson: Is it necessary that a Brother holding a card of clearance from the Lodge of which he was previously a member, to be a resident of the place for six months before he can be admitted to said Lodge ? Resolved, — That the above question be answered "no." Question bv Unity Lodge No. 47: Ou a ballot being taken, and before the result is declared, can the ballot be declared null, on a member who has put in a black ball rising and saying that he put one in by mistake ? Resolved, — That the above question be answered as follows : "Yes, before the ballot is declared." Question by Rep. H Blain : Are the Past Official Degrees a necessary qualificntion for the officers of the Grand Lodge, or for the office of D. D. G. M. Resolved, — That question of Rep. Blain be answered "no." Respectfully submiited. H. C. BINGHAM. W. F. ROOME. CI T. CAMPBELL. THOS. WOODYATT. JOHN HUNTER. Rep. H. McColl, from the Committee on Laws of Subordinates, made the following report, which was considered and adopted : — lo the R. W. Grand Lodt/e of Ontario, I. O. O. F. : Your Committee on Laws of Subordinates beg to report that they have care- fully examined the By-laws of the several Lodges submitted for their considera- tion, and report them as follows : — Brock Lodge No. 9 — We have found connect, except Clause 3 of Article XII, and Clause 2 of Article XIII, which are contrary to the Digest, page 71, Section 321, and also Clause 4, Article XIII. , which is contrary to the Digest, page 379, Section 1777. The By-laws submitted do not comply with the requirements of the Grand Lodge, being neither signed or sealed. Chatham Lodge No. 29— We have found correct, except the secoud Clause of f ,7 ' m. ^ GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 477 No. 62, which is contrary to the Digost, page 71, section 821. By-laws submitted neither signed nor Healed, Eureka Lodge No. DO — \\\' liavo found correct, except the latter part of Nob- CO and 61, which are contrnry to ])it,'('wt, page 71, Section 321. By-laws have seal impressed but are not Higned by the oflicers, St. Mary's Lodge No. liii— We have found correct, except as follows : By-laws 49 and 50 are contrary to Section 321, page 71, Digest, and By-law 53 is contrarj' to Section 1777, page' 37'). Forest City Lodge No. 38 — We have found correct, except Nos. 79 and 82. which are contrary to Section 321, page 71, Digest G.L. U. S. By-laws sealed but not signed. Avon Lodge No. 41 — We have found correct, except By-laws 57 and 59, which are contrary to Section 321, page 71, Digest. Mt. Zion Lodge No. 4()— We linve found correct, except Clause 1, Article 1., which is contrary to Clause 5 of Article 2, Constitution of Subordinate Lodges, and Clause 2, Section 2, i^rticle V^ll , which is contrary to Digest, page 71, Sec- tion 321. By-laws neitiier signed nor sealed. Dominion Lodge No. 48— We have found correct and properly signed and sealed. Canada Lodge No, 49 — We have found correct, except the latter part of the first Clause of 5 o. 10 which is contrary to Digest, page 7, Section 11, and also No. 52, which is contrary to Digest, page 71, Section 321 . By-laws neither signed nor sealed. Covenant Lodge No. 52 — We find correct, except By-law ^o, 52, which if contrary to Digest page 71, Section 321. By-laws neither signed nor sealed. Niagara Falls Lodge No. 53- We have found correct, except No, 60, which is contrary to Digest, page 71, Section 321 ; No. 61, which is considered harsh and, also, impossible to practice, and No. 62, wliich is contrary to Digest, page 379, Section 1777. Collingwood Lodge No. 54 — We And correct, excepting No. 51, which is con- trary to Digest, page 71, Section 321. By-laws signed out not sealed. Maple Leaf Lodge No. 57 — We have found correct, except Vo. 55, which is contrary to Digest, page 71, Section 321 ; No. 57, also, is contrary to Digest,page 379, section 1777. By-laws have seal impressed but are not signed by the officers. Howard Lodge No. 58— We have found correct, except No. 58, which is con- traiy to Clause 321, page 71, Digest G, L. U. S., and No. 60, which does not con- form to section 1777, page 379, Digest. Kingston Lodge No. 59 — We have found correct, except Clause 3, Article III, and Clause 2, Article XIII,, which are contrary to Section 321. page 71, Digest, as also Clause 4, Article XIII , which is not in accordance with Section 1777,page 379, Digest. Wardsville Lodge No . 60— We have found correct, with the following ex- ceptions : The latter part of By-law 38 contravenes Clause 5, Article V., Consti- tution of Subordinate Lodges, and By-laws Nos 79 and 82 are contrary to Digest, page 71, Section 321. By-laws neitiier signed nor sealed. Corinthian Lodge N o. 61 We have found correct, except By-laws 53 and 56 which are not in accordance with Section 321, page 71, of Digest. By-laws sub- mitted are neither signed or sealed. Huron Lodge No. 62 — We liave found correct, except in the following parti- culars : By-law Wo. 6 contravenes Clauses 7 and 8 of Article 6, Constitution of Subordinates. By law No 44 contravenes Clause 10 of Article 10, Constitution of Subordinates, aud By-laws Nos. 54 and 57 are contrary to Section 321, page 71 Digest G. L U. S In Clause 33, fourth line, the word ''time" should be substi- tuted for the word "term " By-laws not signed or sealed. Victoria Lodge No. 64— We found correct, except as follows: By-law No. 2 makes no provision for returning the fee ($2) which accompanys a proposition to a rejected candidate. By-law 43 is contrary to section 321, page 71, Digest, and By-law 46 is contrary to Section 1777, page 379. By-laws are not signed nor sealed 31 :^^^ >'' ■••.,1 # - Jl 478 JOURNAL OF THE Florence Nightingale Lodge No 66— We have found correct, except By-law 62, which is contrary to ClauBe U21, page 71, Digest. By-laws are neither signed nor sealed. Hope Lodge No. 69— We have found correct, except the following : By-law No. 6 makeu no provision for returning tlie fee (J'i) which accompanies a propoHi- tion to the rejected ciindidate. By-law '^ o 60 is contrary to Clause 5, Article V, of Constitution By-law 52 and 56 are contrarj- to Section 321, page 71, Digest. By-law 58 is contrary to Section 1777, page 379, Digest By-law 64 is contrary to Clauses 7 and 8, of Article VI , Constitution. In By-laws 26, 26 and 27, no pro- vision is made for admitting Ancient Odd-Fellows, over 60 years of age. as pro- vided by Clause 5, Article II,, of the Constitution Lucan Lodge No. 70— We have found,correct, except By-laws 49 and 50,which are not in accordance with Section 321, page 71, D.gest, and By-law 58, wliich is contrary to section 1777, page 379. W.irriner Lod33 Vo. 75— We founl correct, except By-laws 63 and 66, which are contrary to Section 821, page 71, Digest. By-laws submitted are neither signed nor sealed. Your committee would also call attention to the omission of the word "elec- tive," in Clause 4 Article IV, Constitution. Your committee therefore move the adoption of the following resolution : | Besolved— That the foregoing report be adopted. t - ■ I ■.''•,■ ■ liespectfully submitted. ;N J. J. DYAS. HUGH McCOLL, JAMES HERON. HUGH BLAIN. J. F. McDonald, w h cole. JOHN BOWEN- ROBERT EVANS. M D. DAWSON. Rep. Richard Box, from the Committee on Finance, made the following report, which was, on motion, considered seriatim, and agreed to. - ... .^■.'■•i - -v. To ilie R. W. Grand Loihje of Ontario, J. O, O. F. : Your Committee on Finance would beg to report on the following : — Resolved — That the recommendations of the Grand Secretary in Clause 14 of his report be adopted. Besolved — That the account of J, R. Robertson,for printing 150 copies G. Ms report, amounting to $5, be paid. Resolved — That the account of the Branlford Expositor, for printing 200 copies Grand Secretary's Report, amounting to ^27.50, be paid. All of which we beg to respectfully submit. RICHARD BOX. J, M. TWEEDALE. Rep. W. Barley, from the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem, made the following report, which was considered. To the R. W, Grand Lodye of Ontario, I. O. O. F, : We your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem beg to submit the following table and. resolutions, viz: GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 470 ■ ■ 'T:A^ ■:-i e foUowiug a Q CM Q o o w H •< M u H PS o H •< . O o - t» a ^ ^ H 6 ^' "^ ^' Hi" 'i 6 -)• ^ •l«1ox © f © o o o o o o o o o f w «e M N N •lueia J»J ■» o o o e < o o e o ! I o CO CO ^ CC 'O CO M- •s.twa JO JaquiuK •aSBonw O '« . o o o o 4J. : e o o •panaAti.ix 8»nK O M H SS o o o lO U? lO ^ e8 O 9^ X 00 O « M N o '^ O lO CO N ^ « CD CO t< 1< 1< "»■ CO CO CO IM M M •*f Oi Ci Oi iti iti \ri I e o r o O o o o o o"'S o© o o o ©" oo©oo©oooooo cocococo cococococo©cecocococo© 0O0OO9O9 cccococococccooococoo?eo 91 00 OO eo M ev| 00 IM N i(? eo OS i« M e» 'r»)«ri, >■ if' • • ■, ••'*J:;.;;."!f''... - y,./1':r ■I' '' ■. 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Your Committee beg to move the following resolution:- - Betolved, — That the foregoing report be adopted, and that the Grand Master do issue orders on tho Grand Treasurer in accordance therewith, in favor of the Officers and Representatives. WM. BARLEY. R. FYFE. ' C. S. MALE. On motion to adopt, It was moved by Rep. CI. T. Campbell, seconded by Rep. James Heron, in amendment, that the words M. Blume, Grand Herald, and the figuresi opposite the same, be stricken out. Resolved in the affirmative. The Report as amended was adopted. Rep. G. W. Hare, from the Committee on Printing, made the fol- lowing Report, which was considered and adopted : To the B. W, Grand Lodge of Ontario I. 0. 0. F., . Your Committee on Printing beg to report the following resolution : Resolved that the Reports of the several Grand Officers be printed in full in the Journal. Resolved, — That the Grand Secretary have 600 copies of the Journal of Pro- ceedings of the Grand Lodge, appending thereto the new Laws relative to De- gree Lodges. GEO. W. HARE. HENRY GIBSON. J. B. KING. Tho following resolation was agreed to : Moved by Rep. Bbiin, seconded by Rep. Hunter, that the sum of Six Dollars be paid to Bro. Blume for services rendered in the ante-room during the present session of this Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary asked and obtained permission to have a new and commodious desk made. The following resolution was agreed to : Moved by Rep. M. D. Dawson, seconded by Rep. McColl, that the M. W. Grand Master be authorized by this Grand Lodge, if thought necessary, to ap- point the Committee on By-Laws of Subordinatus previous to the meeting of the Grand Lodge, and that said Committee be instructed to meet two days pre- viously- On motion, the Grand Lodge proceeded with the Installation of Officers. P. D. Grand Ma3ter John Gibson, of Avo i Lodge No. 41, Grand Master elect, having been presented by P. G. Masters H. C. Bing- ham and Jamea Woodyatt, was qualified by the M. W. Grand Master, and took his chair. P. G. John Murray, of Niagara Falls Lodge No. 53, Deputy Grand Master elect, having been presented by the same Committee, was quaMed, and seated to tlie right of the chair. P. G. John Hunter, of Eureka Lodge No. 30, Grand Warden elect, having been presented by the same Committee, wa3 qualiflei t^nd coi^ ducted to his seat, ; ■■►,• v'i •:•;*'. M- ■•-■5 ■ } ,. i ' »«', ' :■.■: %■ ■I f ^y! ■ . ■-„ >• ' • ■;■ y ; "■ .' . l[j,' ■>■ i- : i f •■■ ■ .■'. .fr^\ '.'''■ '-'■■"■ '• . •*•■ ■••ii' ...i '' .' < !^^i Is' «*> / • - »: 484 JOURNAL OP THE ■ - - J :• *\1 l^-lii "." • * P. G. Secretary, J. B. King, of Gore Lodge No. 34, Grand Secre- tary elect, having been presented by the same Committee, was quali- fied and conducted to his seat. P. G. Treasurer, Alexander D. Clement, of Gore Lodge No. 84, Grand Treasurer elect, having been presented by the same Committee, was qualified and conducted to his seat. The M. W. Grand Master made the following appointments, which were unanimously confirmed by the Grand Lodge, and the brothers conducted to their respective seats : Rep. J. F. McDonald, of Samaritan Lodge, R. W. G. Marshal. " Jno. Schneider, of Chatham Lodge, R. W. G, Conductor. " Geo. W. Pontine, of Erie Lodge, R. W. Grand Guardian. " C. S. Male, of Corinthian Lodge, R. W. Grand Chaplain. The Grand Master appointed the following District Deputy Grand Masters : — P. G., C. J. Dewey Brock Lodge. J. B. Mclntyre Union Lodge. Geo. Young . . .Chatham Lodge. ■\ Em-eka Lodge. No. 9 " 16 " 29 " 80 ...... " 88 " 48 " 76 " 83 " 34 " 35 " 77 " 36 J. Dutton Avon Lodge " 41 H-E. Battery KiiS^lllSl":;: ) St. Thomas Lodge. G. W. Hare Erie Lodge Robt. Mathison Gore Lodge ja,.P. McDonald ISs&s^*!:;: Richard Box St. Mary's Lodge \ Excelsior Lodge John Richmond '-Unity Lodge ) Victri ia Lodge Wm. Ferguson Frontier Lodge J. D. Anderson Mt. Zion Lodge \ Canada Lodge F T Barker | Covenant Lodge *.i.isarKer Queen City of Ontario. 44 47 64 45 46 49 52 56 j The Toronto Lodge " 71 John Dewar Otter Lodge James Ker Bissell Lod^e John Bowen Niagara Falls Lodge. F T? rnttifintflr ) CoUingwood Lodge,. ^. K. Cai-penter j North Star Lodge T. Foster Fidelity Lodge Thomas Mc Adam Maple Leaf Lodge .... Hugh McCoU Howard Lodge R. D. Patterson Kingston Lodge D. Freckieton, WardsviUe Lodge.... rt a ■Ml -y ) Corinthian Lodge.... ^- ^- ^*^® [Eastern Star Lodge. Thomas Renwick Huron Lodge 50 " 51 " 53 •' 54 " 68 " 55 " 57 " 58 " 59 " 60 " 61 " 72 " 62 ) '.f'As': n ... No. 9 (( 16 • • • 29 • • ■ 80 (( 88 4( 48 (( 76 • •• 83 (( 34 H 35 (( 77 • • ■ 36 (( 41 4( • • • 44 (( 47 (• 64 (( 45 a 46 • • • 49 • •• 52 (1 56 (4 71 • ( 50 (( 51 (( 53 4( 54 4i • • 68 44 55 44 • • 57 44 58 44 59 44 60 44 61 44 • • 72 1* 62 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 485 68 65 66 67 69 70 78 74 75 P. G., James Sargant Barrie Lodge " " J. S.O?rner Friendship Lodge " " R. Fvt'e Florence Nightingale Lodge, " " J. M. O'Connor Exeter " " Alexan-ldr Dundas — Hope Lodge " " E. Mara Lucan Lodge... " " JohnBarr . Fergus Lodge " " W. F. Roome, Bothwell Lodge " " R. Warriner Warriner Lodge " The Grand Lodge, on motion, resolved itself into secret session. After some time spent in secret session, during which time the secret work was ably exemplified by Grand Representative James Woody att, assisted by P. G. Representative H. M'Afee (Representative T. Partridge being unavoidably absent.) After which the Grand Lodge resumed its ordinary business. The new officers made appropriate addresses. The business of the session having been conchided, the M. W. Grand Master called upon the Grand Chaplain, jvlio offered a prayer. Whereupon by direction of the M. W. Grand Master, the R. W. Deputy Grand Master proclaimed the Grand Lodge adjourned at 7 o'clock p. m., on the third day of the Session. ,^j72//yyt^ -V ;-;•. •.i' ' J!:''K»^^' ■'' >-''''■- ' ■i'- '*■■ ■ivT'- -'^ ;:^>^ hm'i' ^'::-. ■\t * -);i*:' \'T* ■ '•■.•••■!, K- ■ ■ ■ * »' n !»:•': '•:: ' ■ ^k' fV ■'' •■■ ' ♦ '■•*: !*•■ ">:■■'• I •■'■ '■» •fi' »?■: V > !•'. •> f ' • ''-'.''. \'*y. [ '■■■ •:,v'r-^.: ■ ; / •■■' « 'I ■ ;,'|V".'-V.. ", • >. •'■■:. I ,\-"4-'"-i-'''' ••'' •:3•^"i.^.^•,^*.!••: .;;• .■■■'.«'', ■i-m--^'^ ■^'H; .•:•"■/ ;•. -.-if** £*■' ■ ft ^,'- .',f. 48C JOURNAL OF THE ■■Iiji4,-X<. EH -i j!m fc*- fl^' • •'• • ) «> X: >| lil\inii\ ^mu\ ^mrn^ HELD AT WINDSOR. Windsor, August 7th, 1872. Frontier Lodge No. 45, " ving assembled in special session in their Hall for the purpose of receiving the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario. The M. W. Grand Master, Ofiicers and Representatives having been duly announced, were admitted and presented to the N. G , Bro. J. H- Johnson, who welcomed the Grand Lodge to Windsor, and preferred the use of the Hall and ante rooms for the purpose of the present ses- sion. The M. W. Grand Master, Bro. John Gibson, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, replied to the address and accepted the kind offer made. The subordinate Lodge then closed. The M. W. Grand Master took the chair and called the Grand Lodge to order, whereupon the roll was called and the following officers were present : JOHN GIBSON M. W. Grand Master. JOHN MURK AY B. JOHN HUNTER J. B. KING A. D. CLEMENT JAMES WOODYATT JAS. F. McDonald JOHN SCHNEIDER G. W. PONTINE C.S.MALE And a quorum of Representatives, The Grand Conductor and Grand Marshal examined all present, and declared them duly qualified, whereupon the R. W. Grand Chaplain addressed the Throne of Grace as follows : Almighty and Eternal God, our Creator, Preserver, and Constant Bene- factor, we render Thee humble and hearty thanks for that kind care that )ias watched over us during the past year, and permitted us to again assemble in Thy name for the transaction of business. We desire to acknowledge our unworthi- ness in Thy sight, and we feel that without Thy Divine Help all our purposes are ineffectual and all our efforts vain. Look with favour upon our beloved Order ftud aid us in our efforts to increase its usefulness. Bless the widow and orphan W. Deputy Grand Master. Chrand Warden. " Secretary. " Treasuri r. " Rep. O. L. " Marshal. " Conductor. " Guardian. " Chaplain, U.S. irposes are red Order ■» > t- ■• . "■■■ V.,: * i >< ■^i: ^ If- . M'l I «•.•;; ^ '^[^' .t'>;l,. V ■ ."-.•^- 4'.t' "•„ t. - ' V ■.■"ik'«;-- 1 ' i ;^;f;;':'- A ^■^•.'^^^'■v^-.-:-- ^;^^i ;':>:'■• .f« Mt''^. VTff :4 a '■• •■. ! .- _ ; ' y ' -■■■ •'. " ■ . ' , • .^ ■ . 's* ' .'■ ' . .' • '■'' ••■■■it' ^^i • • • » r'/>.-^'- .'♦•- 1 J . hi ; •■: ... . * ' . ''^ikJ. ! ..fi n w '** ^•M iW ?h • >.; ■j'-r, jo; >. i)F -f'flK ',.•«■ !:i V 'm ^i; ^1 I' id 'it If ^^5'^'^ pn^ P^m, fi, ^Oi; •?,•<. I »-3»>.- [^iiMI iH'^^^i:: ■>*• ',V,r-"l rif ■1^vT:;r ">^. S: "•«4 f. \t m a- ■\V,\!. 'Mi. AUi;ilHt (Lll. 1-7^. iTUli:;*'!' !,( I.. r!:u! ;ilin>..Ji' ^, M. W.. i ')\-'i,,l in\in t'i". ■ iV-ic((.iii sp^-Sivi session i<; tin W. (h-M.ifl T. 'ii;:< /■!' (ijit.it U. Ml 'av>(-i,!)ltiV(;.S ) iH vuv;i 1.1 .Vl-)\ 'jjii.i^'d .!)..; jif'U-i.tc-'^'. idllir; N. CI . I >rf). WcIlfM"! -fi til'- •>!•, tt ■■ !>;<■ <;!f tho If.i'il .'iri.t iu:!' I'i.cii W of ;:\!.;>- ((..ilN SCHN.KIDK};.. .^/a.v^ ar.ii:i(. W. .N'I'i: ( s. :-.!\L!; L n'asiirt r. ( :,io. ■!>t(>l. Au. liioi-niii Of It'presojRtativft iiriiii'.i i'..i; mot',.! uiui r-s'ti.^l .Mur-tiui.I ox;tu,u,co al ami 'icoiia'* <1 Mm lu (1 the Thror.L' vi \.,tiU>' i-.. fol! ion •.i(j.,u Ihfc l{ \V, {■JmuJ rh I f'r'v-H .Vl.MM/lIV ^N.'-> li'll-I'N.t 'rori. tat tor, we vf^uder TL-^e 'h: ii iisjactit-t, i f Lnsiu.- ''A i ni.vl fill \i: lii oi;.- efforts tn ijji.ri;iA'.< its !">:•>'. to ;ickii<.-wl(^ik ilgfuii usR(-ir!u)t; •.;• l,iv .Pivi- Help ; e our !;:i * ■ )ur pill ).i',f<' .vtiuc i.iion our holovjif. iijif fu'i>.-> 5L<. Bli. «s t\Mi willow and , -...-^ tit. l-M^l. ssidi! V'l thi 1 ■<; '■!' (tjitar. lidMP.:^ l.ii . ; . Hrn. .f. ;( j.li'f'SPnt H< - or' t'i"; (irn> • I' tiio Or!;- •'1. "' ''.V- '■■('•). nil pr-- l.;-;ai!! f. ..it: ij- ■;- ur Jixl '• • . .1 ^ CAi.tpf Li7K.ro ufHOi'.l FI^OJfFKEIf; hOmiK ir^^S IlOiaF--WindsO)r. QiM. ^t' ■•>■■• J'.lik*!' '■ '. " ■ if-.. . ■?. 'M'' R..'-.f^ Sj.'' my- f.J.J . , ■ / I 1 »••...- ,■<.^ !■ .■ .'" • ■L' * V ■ • ' 'ISC m r.': h ■Vi ■:m K .. '•;■: V '. '^ ... .. .. >|;. ■. A' -fifi. ' .' '''ii ?;* ^fj ifi 1!' .tan 'mi m m w.^ 1071 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 4S7 \ Brock Lodge. No. 9 Union Lodge " 16 and aid' all who are in distreHS an Thou Beest fhey need. Be with uh at this time ;■ direct and guide us in our deliberaticnH, nnd grant that the spirit of peace, harmony and love may prevoil among uh at all times ; ard when our labors on earth are ended, may we ent(M- into the rest prepared for Thy faithful servants, and with all Thy redeemed family unite in nscnbing praise to Thy Holy Name, forever and ever.— Amen. The Grand Marshal by direction of the chair, proclaimed the Grand Lodge open for the transaction of business. On moton, Rep. Thomas Woodyatt was appointed ] aseistant Grand Secretary for the present session. . ' The chair then announced the following Committee on Credentials : J. B. King, Grand Secretary ; H. E. Buttery, and Rep. G. W. Hare. J. B. King, Grand Secretary, from the Committee on Credentials submitted the following rejrart, which was adopted : To the E. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I.O.O.F.: .,- , ... ,' , , Bbothrhs,— We, yjnr Committee on Credentials, beg to report that we have exsmined the returns of the Subordinate Lodges, and the certificates presented, and find the following Brothers duly elected, and credentials in due form. We recommend that they be admitted to this Grand Lodge as the representatives of their several Lodges, as follows : JAMES CURLE CHAS. J. DEWEY TIMOTHY HEALY W. A. RAWLINGS GEO. E. PATTERSON •TNO. G. SISI'ERSON ISAAC SMITH •TNO. SCHNEIDER .... J. P. YOUNG OTIS B. HULIN JNO. FKRGUSON JAMES HERON ROBT, KIRKPATRICK GEO. P< )WELL, SB WM.WYATT G. W. HARE G. W PONTINE ALFRED COX N. T. PEATMAN THOS. WOODYATT HUGH hERR HENRY HE ARN WM. SPRINGER ROBT. BARBOUR CHAS. VONGUNTEN .TOHN W. FLETCHER H.E. BUTTERY E. BELTZ R. J. C DAWSON M. D. DAWSON CHAS. LEE JNO. ROSS HENRY GIBSON WM. LEWIS ROBT. GRIFFITHS JNO, RICHMOND ROBERT LAMBERT THOMAS REID JOHN HURST ■Chatham Lodge. Eureka Lodge. 29 " 30 Erie Lodge Qm-e Lodge Samaritan Lodge. St. Marys Lodge. .. « 33 .< 34 « 85 (( 30 :;::::.:) ■ Forest City Lodge . Avon Lodge Excelsior Lodge. Frontier Lodge. „ " 38 •' 41 '• 44 " 46 -/ ,• 1 / ' :-:m • « • ■ ..- '+ 'it'-' !•.-•■ .* :■'(,. ;-•■■';•■:,■ '■• r-V^i- • ■.»s > ■' ■ ' •"••:■■ 4' ■ ■;■•■;,.. '\ ■ ■ ' ' ■■.■:"i n 1 ' I Hi- i '^ l1 1 'a' i ' ') - :■', *>■'*■: Sir ■!;■■>?« m HIM' • M 4' '.:iii>s;-:\» 48t JOURNAL OP THE 1872 T. A.TARRANT ) GEO. MIDOLEY . r Unit!/ Lodge .TNO. H. GLASS ) ^'^>.'K\i:i;L:.- :.; :::::.::: .■;:.::::.::: ■ .■. \ ^^-"-'"" ^"''^^ ■ M. UliUME.... ) ?'^'-S!eSan::::::::;;:.::;:;::;::.::;;-;-^--'«-^"'^^^ w. menzies ' S. B. W. CARPENTEU Otter Lodge THOS. LEADSTONE \ Bissdl Lodae JAMES KERR f JJmeii i^ouge H.'W. MURUOCK.... J. T. HORNUmOOK, H. BLAIN J. J. RAMSAY JOHN BOWEN P. R. BENDER. ■ Covenant Lodge 47 48 4ft 50 51 52 56 ■ ' [ ■■■ [ Niagara Falls " 53 hIS ROBiRTs6N:::::;:::;Tv.:\:::l^"«"^^^^^^ ^"'^^^ " s* A. G. McDOUGAL Iw;;.;./,, r^^„« « rr J. P. KENDALL \ Fidelity Lodge 55 GEO. WILLIAMS ) C. W.WILMOT [Queen CityofOnt " J.R.DUNN ) WM. CHALMERS \v,,.,„,.i t„j„„ « HUGHMcCALL \ Howard Lodge S. OBERNDORFER ) ^. , , ,_ „ F. FOWLER \Kingaton Lodge WM. MURPHY Wardsville Lodge " JAMES McFEDRIES Corinthian Lodge " THOS. RENWICK Huron Lodge " A. V. PALMER Barrie Lodge " J. B. LAING Victoria Lodge " ALFRED SUHLER Friendship Lodge '■ C. BARR Hope Lodge " CHAS. F. PASHLEY Lucan Lodge •• M.E. SNIDER,,..., |y,^^ ^^^^^^^ .. 58 59 60 61 62 63 65 69 70 71 JOHN RITCHIE, Jk., WM.RODGERS, Fergus Lodge " 73 R.WARRINER Warriner Lodge, " 75 J:S:ySfc;.v.:::.\:.\::'.\v,:;:;..:::::;:::(«'-2''^°'»«*-^^''''j/«. " 76 J.F.MOREY, \r, ^ J T J „ r,-, H LITTLE .. \Oxford Lodge, " 77 J.'b. TRXY^^'^.'..\\''.'.'.'yZ'.'.'.'.\\'.'.'.'.'.'.'".\'.'..'...Dt,rhamLodge "78 GEO. WHEELER, Nipissing Lodge, . " 79 JAMES REIYNOLDS, \. ., ^ , „ an WM. MOWATT, "^ Amity Lodge, 80 J. L." DAVIS,. ...^'V/.Vr/."V/.!.'.V.7!V.'.!.V..*.'....BeiZeOT7ie Lodge " 81 JAS. McNUTT, Beaver Lodge " 82 WM. FOSTER, Clinton Lodge, " 83 E. STONEY Walkerton Lodge, " 84 JOHNO. CAMPBELL, Constellation,.'. " 85 W. K. SANFORD Napanee, " 86 HARPERWILSON, Empire Lodge " 87 CI. T. CAMPBELL, Olive Branch, '• 88 GEO.W.JESSUP Eeliance Lodge, " 89 J. J.DYAS, IvyLodge,.. " 90 P. B. HATCH, Grand Biver, - 91 WM. MARA, Milton Lodge, " 92 JOHN OSWALD •. Western City " 93 C. H. HANKINSON, Aylmer " 94 4i .l.ti .'*l'! 1872 •' 47 " 48 " 49 " 50 " 51 " 52 " 53 " 64 " 55 " 56 (1 (JO 59 II 60 II 61 It 62 II 63 II 64 1. 65 • 1 69 .1 70 f tic Tjod^jn lield on AugiiHt 5th he renipned liia i)OBition, and that P. G., M. E. Siii(U', 'lo the R. W. Omnd nod(je of Ontario, I. O. O. F. ; Windsor, August 7, 1872 Officers and Reprkskntatives, — Another and a mo.st successful year having passed away, we are again assembled in annual communi- cation, to renew our friendship and to legislate for the good of our be- loved order in this beautiful hall, at this the western terminus of our jurisdiction. Before entering upon our several duties, it becomes us to express our gratitude to our Universal Father for His manifold blessings vouchsafed to us during the past year, May He continue to give us it :' ■ *" • • 4 V'. -.^.p: ,; r..-'- •• •'. 'i • • 1^. . ,V i • • i3y.i A''."...-* .* '■••,v s ■ i .* I -■:'^. ;l\''r '■t ' ' ►Vw; ■■::'' ■^:..r-.:^-; ^i. ; .■■''. '7. SI ^,':;*^'-' I't v'^' M^l ^,''■': J, ► I • ■ ' *i |i "1 400 JOURNAL OF THE 1872 ((race thiit our doliborationH iiuiy bo condncivo to His filory and tho bonoflt of our follow iiioii. When ono year a^o you elevated mo to tho liij^h and honorable pos- ition of Grand Master, 1 inwardly rosolved that tlie confidonco you had reposed in my fidelity to Odd-fellowship, should not prove misidaced, and I have endeavored by zeal to make up for any lack of ability in fulfilling the duties of that responsible otftco. Accordiuf^ to custom, 1 now lay before you an account of uiy official labors in the hope that they will meet with your aj)proval. NEW LODOKS. Clausk 1. — Tho folio win<» now lodcss have been instituted during this year, and are now at work under uispeuHatiou, for which I would rejomniond charters boiu<^ granted. Duiliiim, No. 78, instituted AumiBt 15, 1871, Port Ilop.f. NipiHHiiif,', No. 7!), institiitej[e8villc. , , ■< Napinee, No. 8(5, institutod Fel)ruary I, 1H72. Napanee. Eoipire, No. H7, iustituttd Mardi 13, 1H72, St. Catlmrines. Olive Branch, No. 8H. instituted March 14, 1872, Woodstock. Keliinice. No 8!), iustituted March 15, 1872, Guelph. ■ Ivy, No iK), instituted April 24, 1872, Parkhill. Grand River, No. 91, instituted May 31, 1872, Paris. Milton, No. 92, instituted June 11, H72, Miltcm. Western City, No. 93, instituted .Tune 13, 1872, Chatham. Ayhner, No. 94, instituted June 14, 1872, Aylmer. Port Stanley, No. 95, instituted July IG, 1872, Port Stanley. Nith, No 96, instituted July 3(), 1872, New Hamburg. Grand Union, No. 97, instituted August 2, 1872, Berlin. Miuto, No. 98, instituted August 3, 1872, Harriston. This is the largest number of Lodges ever instituted in any one year in this jnrisdiction. It must bo gratifyinfj to every good Odd fel- low to note this rapid advance of our Order in Ontario, giving sncli plain indications that our subhmo principles, Friendship, Love and Truth, will yet assert their sway not only over our own country, but over the whole civilized world. I am indebted to J. B. King G. S.,for instituting Nipissing Lodge, No. 79, and to many of the brethren through out tho jurisdiction of their able assistance on similar occasions. The following l>egree Lodges have been instituted during my offi- cial term by disi)ensation : Reynolds, No. 1, at London, institutedby D.D.G.M.,H.E. Buttrey. Metropolitan. No. 2, at Toronto,iustituted by D.D.G.]V1.,F.T. Barker. Burlington, No. 3,at Hainilton.instituted by D.D.G.M., J. Richmond Yale. No. 4, St. Catharines, instituted by D.D.G.M.,,!. B. Mclntyre. I find those Degree Lodges to be a great benefit whore two or more subordinates are working — the members taking a greater interest in our degree work, and being more uniformly instructed. I received a petition from five members of the late Rond Ean Lodge No. 40, praying that their charter and effects might be restored to them, as they were again prepared to work the Lodge. I therefore re- stored to them the charter and resuscitated the Lodge on the 18th of July, with five applicants for charter, two admitted by card, and 12 •' rv 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTAllIO. 401 . ^v It initiated. Tho Lo<1({e iH in good hands. I would recoinnieiid tliat valiio to the amount of $115 })/> received hy this Grand Body, be returned to Roud Eau. I also received a petition from a suflliciout nuuil)(3r of hrothcTH in Toronto praying to have another Lodge iuHtituted in that city. Hear- ing that difflculticH had ariHen between the niembrrs of Home of tlie lodgeH, I called the Grand Secretary to my aaHistanco, and visited To- ronto, in order to affect, if poHsible, an amicable Hottlement. After hearing both Hides of th6 (pieHtion, I thought it adviHuble not to grant the required dispensation, but recommended tho apphcants to again afiiliate with their lodges, until liarmony would bo restored. My advice was readily followed with one or two exceptions. I also received several communications from Stratliroy, with a view to the organization of a second lodge in that town, but believing that the bretliren of Howard Lodge were not prepared for "swarming," and that tlie interests of the Order would not be advanced by such a pro- ceeding, I refused my consent. VISITATIONS. It affords me great pleasure to report that I have visited every Lodge in tho jurisdiction during tlio year. In order to accomplisli this duty I luivo traveUed eight thousand miles, and tho time occupied in so doing has not been less than one hundred and tliirty days. Although this has been attended with considerable labor and personal loss of time, yet it has been to me a great source of gratification in being able to meet the ))rethren in their respective lodges ; and I have good reason to believe it has not been altogether unprofitable to them. Everywhere 1 have been received witli the cordiality and fraternal kindness due to a brother, as well as the respect due to the (irand Master It would be impossible for me to refer to the special interest attached to each visit. Those were most pleasing to me where I found the brethren harmoniously engaged in carrying out the literal work of the Order in the lodge room, and exemplifying our principles in their intercourse with each other. And in the very few cases where I noticed any slight laxity or indifference on the part of either officers or members, I was gratified by the close attention they gave to my instructions, and the earnest desire for improvement manifested by all. On Tuesday, September 11, 1871, in company with D. G. M. Mur- ray, I joined the brethren of Florence Nightingale, Corinthian, Eastern Star, Warriner and Durham Lodges in an excursion to Rochester, where we received such a fraternal greeting from tho brethren of the differ- ent Lodges of that city as will never be forgotten by those who partici- pated in the day's enjoyment. On the 11th of October, in company with a number of brotliers of Brockville, I visited Ogdensburg Lodge, No. 98, New York State, where we met and assisted the Grand Master and Grand Marshal of that State to instal the officers of said Lodge ; the first visit of any Grand Officers they have had for a period of over twenty years. A short time ago, I received, through the G. S., a letter from the N. G. of Barrie Lodge, speaking despondingly of their condition, and asking what they should do to add interest to their meetings. Think- ing the brethren wonld be benefitted by a special visitation, I called to my assistance Grand Representative Woodyatt, and on the evening of the we met with them and installed their officers, after which they were addressed and encouraged at some length, more parti- :■■ >f: ■ • ' ■.••,v ti r-- •••• ■ i . ;.. , •If •■ •■■ ■:,' . i ■ •-..■s.^^R"-..; '■•it' ''"#111 \ -'LV-j ,1'; I ft 492 JOURNAL OF THE 1872 cularly by Br^,. Woodyatt. I feel justified in saying that we left the brothers of that lodge much the better lor our visit. DEDICATIONS, KTC. On November Ist assisted by P. G. M. Biagham and other brethren, I dedicated the new and commodious Hall of Howard Lodge to the principles of our Order in the presence of a large audience, after which a very pleasant and profitable evening was spent. On the 9th November, assisted by P. G. M.'s McAfee and Smith, and a large number of brethren from Windsor, Wardsville, Bothwell, Newbury and Detroit, I dedicated a spacious and beautiful hall to the principles of Friendship, Love and Truth, for Chatham Lodge, No. 29. The new Hall erected by the members of Friendship Lodge was duly dedicated by P. G. M. Bingham acting as Grand Master. This is a beautiful structure, an ornament to the place and a credit to the members of the Lodge. On June 17th, assisted by J. B. King, Grand Secretary, and the members of Avon Lodge, Stratford, I laid tho corner stone of an Odd- FeUows Hall m the to^n of Stratford, which will soon be ready for oc- cupa^^ion. When completed it wiU be the largest building owned by any lodge in ijh'^ iurisdiction, and will be a credit to the Order as well as an ornament to the t'^wn. RELIEF. Clause 2. — On tire 11th October i issued a circular to the Lodges, appeahng to them for aid on belialf of the sutt'cers by the great fire in Chicago, and right nobly did they respond to the caii, contributing tor that purpose nearly $2,000. I appointed J. B. King, Grand Secretary, J. Woodyatt, Grand Hepresentative, and A. D. Clement, Grand Trea- surer, a committee to receive donations and forward to the commit- tee at Chicago ; which duty they faithfully performed. They have my warmest thanks. Circular and report of the committee are anrcxfld to tliis report. Some of the Lodges also contributed to the relief of the sufferers in Michigan and Wisconsin, to the amount of nearly three thousand dollars. DISPENSATIONS AND DECISIONS. Clause 3. — Dispensations have been granted to several Lodges iu connection with minor matters whicli it is not necessary to particularize. Among others was one to Barrie Lodge ; permitting the election of a Scarlet Degree member as Noble Grand — all qualified members refusing to serve. A great variety of questions luive been submitted to me for ruling ; but as they have been all plainly answered by a reference to our laws, I have not considered them of sufiicieut importance to be especially noted, except the following which will come before you in connection with an appeal. Question — Is an applicant for admission by card to be dealt with ac- cording to our ccas-titution, or according to Digest, clause 158 'l Answer — According to our constitution, where three or more black balls appear, the applicant must be declared rejected. miscellaneous. " Clause 4. — I have according to resolution of last session, page 806' journal of proceedings, appointed a committee on laws of aubordinatesi 1872 1872 GEAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 493 consisting of the fnlliwing named Bros. H. C. Biii<^liain, T. Partridf^e, CI. T. Camnbell, F. T. Barker and Henry RobertHon. The same brethren were also appointed a committee on constitution oi iJc^rcc Lodge. (Journal of 1871, I have also appointed a committee on dividing the jurisdiction iuio districts as authorized by resohition of Grand Lodge, pago 7i)."). proceed- ings 1871 ; said committee consisting of Bros. James Sniitli.l{. Wigmore, Wm. Bissell, W. N. Ford and Jolm Hunter, Clausk 5. — At our present rate of increase, in two or tlueo years there will be no Lodge room in the Province large enougli to accommo- date this Grand Lodge. I would therefore recommend tliat tlie consti- tutisn be so amended that one representative suffice for a Ludge of one hundred members or less, and tliat no Lodge have more than two re- presentatives. I would further recommend that tliis Grand Lodge pay tlie officer called upon to institute new Lodges, as in many cases tlie Lodge insti- tuted ir-i not in a position to pay that brother, and sonio of my predeces- sors are not yet refunded their money expended by them to reach several of tl.ese places. Clause 6. — I have granted a withdrawal card to Bro. Wm. Allen, of late Rose Lodge, Amherstburg, and to Bro. Wm Bcott, of the old Oxford Lodge, Woodstock, also several dismissal certificates to brothers desirous of instituting new Lodges. Ci AusK 7. — Several communications in reference to a disputed electior to membership in Toronto ; one from John McMatli, comi)laiu- ing tlip.fc the action of Erie Lodge in his case, and others of various de- grees of importance, will be submitted to the Committee on Corres- pondence. I have received satisfactory and cheering reports from tlie follow- ing District Deputies : C.J. Dewey, Brockville; J. B. Mclntyre, St. Catharines ; CI. T. Campbell, Woodstock ; F. T. Barker, Toronto ; John P. ifoung, Chatham ; Hugli McColl, Strathroy ; H. E. Buttery, London ; G. W. Hare, P.t. Burwell ; E. R. Carjienter, CoUingwood. From more than three-fourths of the districts I have received no offi- cial information wliatever. Brothers who take the office of D. D. G. M., seem to forget that they have duties to perform as well as honors to bear. Clause 8. — I refer you to the Grand Secretary's report for the statistics of the O "der in Ontario for the year. From that you will receive conclusive evidence that the year lias been one of unexampled prosperity — far beyond anything in the previous history of our juris- diction. With 66 Lodges working with a membership of over 5.000, we have certainly every reason to feel proud of our uuinerical in- crease ; while we can point with satisfaction to the results of our benevolrnt labors in the expenditure of over $0,000 for relief. Let our past success only stimulate us to renewed exertions, so tliat we may make our beloved Order a niiglity iuliuenco for good in the land. Let every brother, from the higliest to the lowest, remem- l)er liis obligations, and faithfully perform his allotted task ; so shall our future i rosperity exceed our brightest hopes. Fraternally yours, .JOHN GIBSON, Grand MasUr, ■V'M ' U'V A'" ■. • ■•;>•' if,'-- •-., •■•'..■ ■.. ■ *•■•■ ■■■" *'f. V—. .V. ■ ..r. ■ :%'i ■-': ■ ■•• . ■ J-;'.' . -J «» ■ M\': ■ . 4 I -.. I :-';',.'.^ i'mi'*- .■■■■ ■■*■'>» ■' i!,'f ! i: -l^. . ,■'• ■< 111 M'y'' ' • ■■■■F Pi™'' ■! • |p4:.::': ■...'■■',. 'M" It M^. ikM<"^ ' ■•''■■■I 404 JOURNAL OF THE 1872 The Grand Secretary submitted his Annual Report and Financial Statement, and Statistical Tables, as follows : GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. 10 the M. W, (jiand Master, Offiirrs and Jtepyi-'cittatives of the h'. M'. Grand Lodfje of Ontario : In accordance Avith the Irav deliniu<^ the duties of the Grand Secre- tary, I have the honor of presenting the following, my sixth annual re^jort of the transactions of the year, and before proceeding further, I take pleasure in congratulating this Grand Lodge upon the very great increase in Lodges and Membership, upon the harmony that prevails, and upon the liberality that has been shown by tlie Brother- hood in response to the several calls for relief during tlio past year. 1. The resolution instructing me to convey the thanks of the Grand Lodge to the Great Western and Grand Trunk Railways, for reduced fares to Toronto, has been attended to, and believing fliat by a personal interview with W. K. Muir, J^sq., the manager of the G. W. R.. I could obtain still turther reduction of rates to oui Representatives, I waited upon that gentleman, accompanied by Bro. J. Barr, P. G. M., and suc- ceeded in getting half fares for the Brothers and their faiuilies, whicJi IS quarter fare less than formerly granted by that Company. The Grand Trunk Railway also gives us double journey tickets for single fare. "2. The resolution authorizing tlie printing of five hundred copies of the proceedings of tlie Annual Session of 1H71, was carried out, and as soon as printed, copies were sent to each Officer, Representative, Lodge, and State Grand Lodges, and Grand Encampments. 3. In accordance with permission given, I had made a large and commodious desk, suitable for the increasing business of the Grand Lodge, it being too large and cumbersome to carry from place to place, I have had tlie old desk refitted for travellinjT purposes. 4' The loan to the Grand Encampment was renewed, and an addi- tional one iiunered dollars that body, as per report of Finance Com- mittee, page 4G4, jour. 1871. 5. The returns of all the Lodges for term ending iJlst December, 1871, were all received in due time, excepting those of Amity Lodge No, 80, Prescott, which were not sent until July — being six niontlis behind — for which, according to constitution, I have fined that Lodge twelve dollars. The returns for the term ending 30tli June, were, for tlie most part, promptlj' sent in, and show that more than the Ordinary care was taken by the Officers in making them out, and j'ot tliere is vast room for improvemen j. I liave — very reluctantly — compelled to close my report without the returns of Excelsior, 14, Hamilton, and Barrio. 03, Barrie. although I l.aA'e used every effort in my power to liave tlieni in before doing so, having telegraphed the officers, and lield my report open until July Hist. 1 would suggest that some Itigislation behad tliis Session, with a view to compelling all returns to be in prior to July 20. The supply of blank returns becoming exhausted, I carefully re- vised the former and had a supply printed, and I beUeve if th(>y iue correctly tilled up, the statistics compiled from them will be reliablo. 6. I fear that our Grand Officers when visiting Subordiate Lodges, devote all their time to instruction in the Seci'et Work of the Order, '.^ «''■ u 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO 495 neglecting altogotlior the very important end that could be gained by a careful scrutiny of the books, observing that the minutes are properly written up, and the financial books correctly kept. As the prosperity of the Lodge greatly depends upon carefully kept financial affairs, I believe it would be profitable both to this Grand Lodge and Subordin- ates, to enact such legislation as will tend to uniformity m this respect. 7 Tlie expenses of the year have not been increased beyond the sum actually necessary, considering the large number of new lodges organized. 8. On the 8t)» of October, 1871, 1 received from Mr. J. T. Gilkison, of Brantford, the Working and Degree Books of the late Burlington Lodge, No. 17, Hamilto)]. They having beep in the possession of that gentleman since the Lo . ■ •■ ■, • ■';•• :.■•■■ ! V'Ai . >;-»Jr ' . ■.• "■.• • " ■ ■ ' ' r » .1 ■. 4' it/ it ^4- •. • ♦-:■ < „ 4 i ■■■ .' :<( • : ' 1 •i .* ". i .- ; V (.- ,1 m i i '. .1 ■ ,■■• i « '1. N ..V.l'V.* !■ », ■■ , • ■ >.. .»♦■! f ( fjyiH'i'ifa ■'. ".»«/*. ■•'II 496 JOURNAL OF THE 1872 STATEMEMT OF RECEIPTS OF GR.\ND SECRETARY, FOR YEAR ENDING JULY 3IST, 1872. Date. 1871. Aut;. LODGE. Sept. Oct. Sept Oct. Dec. Coi'iiithian 4'Duiliiim iFrieudship C.S.Male JBavrie iWnvdsville 1{)' Reynolds Degree 23' Mt Ziou 2() lixcelsior 3 George Irwin, Digest... Sept. 25'Xipissing Oct. 61 Amity '2 Melleville •1 HoilVlT .. " ji.l. U. Narraway, Digest " l.j Degrei', Hamilton ... " 28AValkertou " .'{O'Clinton " 30iHxi'ter 1872. i Jan. 3 Chatham " ;V('t(inl " 5 [''rontifi- " ,5 Victoria •' 5|Wnii-iner ■' () Fjiican • " 8 North Star " HJCollinguood " <( Bissoll " 9 Brock «• 10| Union .. " 10! toward " 11; Hope " ll!Kri(^ " 12 Unity •" 12 It. li. Battery .. . . " 12il'Mdolity iNapauee " 15; Huron.. .. Eureka b'orest City Dominion St. Thomas 33, 47! ua g 6 ,* jj P4 u <& 1 ^ ^ ^ '.-* s » c. 9 c 61 1 78 ..... 30 CM) 1 65 r"63 .... I 60 : 1 6 00 j 46 1 44 .... .... i 79 30 '66 : 80 30 00 ' 81 30 OC' 82 30 00 2 506 84 30 00 83 30 00 67 .... 29 34 t • • • 45 . (i4 .... 75 — 70 ..... 68 • . 54 .... .... 51 9 . . . . ' 16 .... 58 ' 6!) .... 1 a i' t "■li^'it ' . ,^:.' t, •Ik-*:; 1 i-ii. ■ • • •I-:; . •■■r, f.-.-i-- •^i.-.* ■■.• I- ■i : r. : .' ,r1- I ..» * mmm I] iA J 500 JOUBNAL OF THE 1872 J. B. KING, GRAND SECRETARY, IN ACCOUNT WITH SPECIAL RELIEF. 1871. MEMBKKHHIV. To Ciisb from Eureka Lodge, No. 30,. . . . " " Forest City Lodge, No. 38. . " " Gore Lodge, No. 34 By Draft oii New York in favor of Relief Committee. ' i per cent. Commiusiou ACKNOWLKDOMKNT. 9 33 33 49 7.-. 47 3H .«130 13 33 9130 46 $130 46 Grand LoDtiK of Michigan, \ Office of the Grand Secretary, Jackson, December 15, 1871 j J. B. King, Esq., Grand Secretary. Dear Sir and Brother, — Yours enclosing draft, ftlSO 80, gold, duly received Allow me, my Brother, to extend to you, and to Eureka, Forest City, and Gon; Lodges, in behalf of our sutfering Brethren and their families, heartfelt thanks for this goodly donation. Hoping that we may never again have occasion to ask aid out of our own jurisdiction. I remain truly and fraternally yours, F. M. FOSTER, G. Secretaiy, G. L. Michigan. WISCONSIN. 1871. To Cash from Eureka Lodge, No. 38 . . . ' " Gore Lodge, No. 34 " " Forest City Lodge, No. 38, By Draft on New York in favor of Relief Committee . " 4 percent. Coaimission % 33 33 49 75 47 38 .$130 $130 46 13 33 $130 46 acknowledgment. J Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Office of Grand Master, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Dec. 2lBt, 1871, J. B. King, G. Sec'y., Brantford, Ontario. Dear Sir and Brother, — Through the politeness of L. B. Hills, Grand Sec- retary of this State, I received your 11th inst., with gold draft for $130 13 for the "relief of brethren and their families distressed by the late fires in this State." In receiving from so distant a mem ben hip of our beloved Order, such generous and practical tokens of your friendship and fidelity to our cherised principles. Our hearts go out to you in gratitude and love, and we feel conlirmed more than ever in the beouty and value of them. The teachings of the Golden Rule have taktn firm hold in your jurisdiction, evidently, and we rejoic€ with you and are thank- ful. I am happy to state that our Brothers are being maile comparatively com- paratively comfortable during this Winter, they having erected dwellings and fur- nished them. It has been a fearful calamity, and nothing but the great heartcl- ness of the brotherhood could have made their existence evan endurable this cold weather. Many thanks to our Brothers there. Fraternally yours, THOS. LINDSLEY, G, M. ,'' 0' ily received , and Govt! ;felt thanks a,Bion to ask 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTABIO. 801 CHICAOO 1871 Oct. 12 To Cash from Gore Lodge. No 34 ... . . 5 105 00 16 <( (1 Samaritan I^odgo ti 35 . . . 100 00 17 (. *' Howard Lodge tt 58 .... 25 (HI 17 41 (t Otter Lodge, Huron Lodge, Niagara Falls Lodge, tt 60 .... 20 00 18 <( f i tt 62 ... 191 50 18 (( U tt 68 ... 90 20 18 If it WardHville Lodge, tt 60 ... 13 00 18 (( it BisHoU Lodge, tt 51 ... . 15 00 18 (1 u Colliugwood Lodge, tt 54 ... 50 00 19 11 tt Fergus Lodge, Unity Lodge, tt 73 100 00 19 K tt «( 47 .... 100 00 19 l( ti Avon Lodge, tt 41 ... 100 00 !M It n Oxford Lodge, tt 77 .... 10 00 '24 t( t( Union Lo'lg**! tt 1(5 ., . 100 00 24 (( (( FriendBhip Lodge, Florence Nightingale tt (55 . . . 43 (M» 24 t( It Lodge, tt 66 .... 50 (Ml 24 tt « Canada Lodge, Burlington tncampra tt 49 ... 125 0(1 24 II tt ent «6 00 31 l< tt Eastern Star Lodge, tt T2 ... 25 00 81 •< ti Eureka Lodge, tt 30 ... 33 33 81 II t. Chatham Lodge, it 29 .... 99 87 81 tli, 1817. j .T. n. Kisn, M. W. Grand Secretary, T.O.O.F., Ontario. Dkaii Sih and lliio'riir.u, — Your esteemed favor of 4th Inst. re(H'ived with en- cloHUre of draft, Ij'iriit.'iri as stated. It cheerH our hearts to see how ii(d>ly the i)rothers of our Order have I'esponded to our call. Words would fail to express the feelings of our heiiits. (iod hlcss yo\i hrothers and our nohle iind lieloved Onler. In the presence of the tevrihie calamity whicli has overwhelmed us, we have no time for formal thanks, but a whole lifetime for grateful recollections. Mm\ the blessings of those who were ready to perish hut for youi- divine charity rest upon 3-ou and tlmse you re))resent, as a heavenly benediction. The niaRniticent heueficiencc of our Order throughout the country is making the symbol "I. O.O.F." a thousand-fold more significant and gloriouri than ever before. All donations committed to us will he I'egarded as a sacred trust, and systematically and judiciously expended to the relief of our suffei'ing brothers and their families. (rratefully and fraternally yours E.B.SHERMAN, Secretary Uelief Coramittoe, I.O.O.F. J. WARD ELLIS, Chairman. JNO. a. ROGERS, Treasurer. ■ - w mm 1872 CrHANl) LODGE Oi-' ONTAUIO. sua % ^!'">«i'i t ■'■-•'•''■ ii "• • ' n • ■•' - * * .4 .' 4 •/ i ' •* ' 1 «! ll STATISTICAL TARI.E. UH, \vt' liavi' tidiiH. Mn\ «'liiii'ity rest •y in lUHkiun rt than <^vt'r d trust, anil n'otlicTH and NAME Of LODGE. Ijrock Union Chatham .... I'iiireka Eric ( rort) Samaritan.. St. Mary's . . Forest City Avou ]>}x(;«!lHi()r . . » Frontier i46 Mount Zion 'Ki Unity 17 Dominion 18 Canada 4!) Utter JJisHnU Covenant Niagara Falls .... Colhngwood '5.] J"'idelity 'oii (^ucen City of Ont..'f)(i Maple licaf |'>7 Howard 158 Kinf^stou 5!) Wardsvillf '00 Corinthian (il Huron t)2 l^arrie (i;{ Victoria (it I'vieudshi)) ()"> l''lor. Nightingale . . ti(i llxi'.ter 07 Xortli Star 08 Hope 0!) ... 70 . .71 .... 7-2 ....,7;l ....:7-J 75 .... 7(1 . ..!77 178 . ..7!) Hroekvillt" St. Ciitli" vines. Chathaui London Port Burwell . Hrautford Ingersoll St. Marvs liondoii Stratford Hamilton Windsor Newbury Hamilton London Toronto Isonl'urg .. . Lueau 'I'lie Toronto l'i«steru Star Fergus liotliwell . . . Warriner .... Si. Thimias . <)\tonl Duiliaiii* . . . Nipissing * Mitchell Toronto Clifton CoUingwood Seaforth Toronto ... Orange villc... Strathroy ... . Kingston .... WardsviUe . . Osliawa .... Goderieh Barrio Hamilton Petrolia Bowniauville Exeter .., Stayiier ... ., Hui'rielsville , Lucan Toronto .... Whitby Fergus Bothwell . . . . I'oit l'(!rrv . . St. Thomiis.. Ingersoll Port iio]ie . . Uxbridge. 17 M 42 50 15 24 40 12 60 a4 2o' 5 38 38| 2i. 5«|17]. 27 2!. 21 1 !!,. (ii 2 1 . V. -',1 ^! 2I :t 111, la 1115 41 -l 115 ,. 9 IKi. 1 !{, 3' 8 ,.3 ..iio: 21 (i; V 2;... 18,. li..27! s z Si . 11 4; w 0, 3 8 2' 13 3 4«' •Si 2«| 1! 'J 5' '2 4 1 • I • • 43) 4 .. 32' 2|.. 14 28 25 4 21 40 50 14 10 8 27 ()() 52 32 3t) 41 54 41 i45 'Instituted since last Sesssiou, 11 . Oi. ()i. '351 51.. 4: 12i 2' 3 ( !!;■ ■4I.. 10;. 5'. I !»;. ■...i. ,i (Ji. .1 4., 2.. 1 1 .. 1 17 5 3 10 ..2(i 2 1 1 1 X L V a V SI a 1 h2 ^1* ■r. H!t • •• 182 11 140 .. 240 4J ^ v5' a la '"« ■2 lit), 101! 105' ('.'.»' 24i» 130 75 118 Ki 127 127' 204 , 58 53 1!»4 57 58 G3 134 40 84 (52 28 »•» !)2 IM 32 51 82 28 2(i 1!> 43 78, (i(i 37 28 62 54 .51 28| 20' 100 6 188 9 150 31 271 ...., (i7 ll 104 24 135 2(i, 104 8 2(i4 34 l(i5 15; 139 12| 130 13 29 33' 160 147 221 73 7(i 244 72 59 73 1(K) 60 102 63 39 9(i 95 42 54 45 96 82 18 "io 20 40 10 "9 '20 17 11 "'3 24 22 20 29 14 23 13 21 9 16 16 17 9 12 4 6 9 8 7 (S 8 6 5 5 5 5 I 3 4 5 3 2 5 1 3 ..: 28' 2 .. 26 2 . ., 19 I .. 43 3 36 114; 2 17 83| 2 lOi 47 2 17 45i 2 1 63 a 2 56 5 51 2 45! 2 30; 1 ll 8 i ... "'■•■* i ■'. • ,■ <■ . • •* *» V, •;■ •■ ■ * ■V'\ ■'■':'■ ' _ ■ ■ . 1^,; ill 't , .{ . • ♦.: ■■|' i ■'. ••. Mf. *■ IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) /. ^ ** V :^ 1.0 1.1 i^|28 |25 u lU u liO ■ 2.0 1.25 1 ,.4 ^ < 6" ► * ^'^ "> <9 / /^ Hiotographic Sciences Corporation ^.V 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. USSO (716) 172-4503 '^ 604 JOURNAL OF THli: 1872 STATISTICAL TABLl;:. r»'i j '."I '^ I- NAME OK LODGE. Amity* Belleville* Beaver* Cliutou*., Walkei-ton* . . . Constellation* . Napanee* Empire* Olive Branch*. Belianctt* Ivy* Grand River* . Milton* Weetern City*. Aylmer* Port Stanlev*t. a' o 'A LOCATION. 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 w -43 Is >->■■< Prescott Belleville Ruthveu Clinton Walkerton Burgesville Napanee St. CatharineH Woodstock . . . Guelph Park Hill Paris Milton Chatha ni Aylmer Port Stanley 15:13 m 7 21! 5 25 10 21 5 'I CO 1 /• o 11 r .a a 60 «s T\ •3 — 1 X \ ^ f, ' ^ s ■c A a o 1 57| 54 1 20 311 241 18 15 38 87 44 2«i 36 12 25 12 121 I "il "i'5 Instituted since lust Session. fi7 (i6 26 31 18 31) 38 37 44 'i6.. 36.. 12,.. 25i 2 121 1 t No tteport due. 1872 *» o e »r— ' f; 5 ^, S-B 'S o /. .a X S Z^ ;i^ 0; b-4 X !£ •fl _,"^ S « ^ •w S <*" 1 57 2 »| 12 (16 2 26 , , [ • • • • 31 1 1 1 25 1 i IH ■> 15 30 1 HH 3 • • • . a? 1 1 ■M 1 5i.v.;. 'i6 36.. 12, . . 25! 2 121 1 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 505 STATlSTICAli TABLE. NAME ov LODGE. Urock Union. ChHt)iiun Euivkii Krii* Gor«' , SaniitritHii St. Mary's l''<)rfnt City Avon E.xcelsior l''roiitier Mount Zion Unity Dominion Ciinadii < 'ttel- liiHHell (Ji>vcnHnt Niagara Eiills .... Colliugwood Fidelity Queen Cityof Ont Maple Leaf Howard KiiiffHton WiudHville Corinthian Huron Bariie Victoria l-'riendHliij) I'Mor. i)i{,'litinj,'ale Kxeter North Star Hope liiican 'I'lie Toronto i'^astern Star l'"l'l-gU8 Hotliwfll Warriiicr St. Thoniau Oxford .. ]>urliani* Nipissing* *Iuatitu ^ .s <~ .- 1; 0; ^ k X p, ::, :^ it) •i'.t 30 33 34 3.-i| 36 3H 41 44 40 4() 47 4H 40 50 5 52 53 54 55 5(i 57 5H 5!» <50 «' 02 63 64 65 66 (57 6H 6'J 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 7H 7!> t) 14 16 15 3 2 5 4 7 6 I I •I 2 y 4 3 5 8 6 3 H 3 *H 3 3 2 6 3 H5 2 116 20 212 H Mr. «.t tl 15 !I2 5 130 IH 65 4 134 46 142 10 !)2 7 86 2i> 5 4 115 .-. !»8 l'.» 135 1!» 84 3 71 7 185 13 5(i 7 40 146 1!)2 35 112 144 50 15C 116 6 56 118 233 56 22 40 •Ml 1'.I3 2 lit ]20 1(>!» ir> OO 13 HI («) 182 50 15 (K( 00 70 (HI 10 00 (HI 20 (HI 20 00 22 (HI (HI 330 (HI 80 (H.I 25 42 (HI 87 50 i 45 00 75 (K 43 33 40 (HI 105 IK; 30 0(1 50 (HI 1 1, 7 (JO 161 21 1 .. . 54 !» 1 . 42 1 .. . 5 4 , 16 3 ISI I '^r> 8 00 26 132 10 08 26 1^ 244 472 237 8.57 34() 161 26(1 II 7()8 180 1!I4 435 88 243 220 254 68 111 701273 I I 21 3(1 <'(l I 30 (HilUi •I 42 45 lit 25 34 132 72 40 00 01 50 00 28 KiO 00 64 60 (HI (HI 60 (Kl (HI KHI (H) 35 (HI (HI (Kl (HI (HI 50 (HI (HI no 50 (HI I 40 80 (HI (KJ (HI (HI (K) |1(I5 10 (Kl 18 (JO 3 00 45 00 45 (Kl 8 50 6 (Kl 43 (HI 5 (Ml 21 (HI 12 (H)' 36 84 50 0'> 00 00 25 51 50 (HI 28 61 (HI (HI 35 (HI (Kl 33 (HI (HI 20 (HI (HI (Ml 5(1 80 (JO (HI (HJ (HI 84 18 3 45 45 8 6 6 50 11 ooi 43 I 37 22 47 5 21 .... 12 i) 11 20 20 00 (MJ (Kl (H) (Kl 50 (Kl (HI 22 (HI 00 00 50 (KJ IXI ted Biuce last Sestiiuu. fNo Report due. s' , • ' ^••'^^' If h' ' *''•••' i :!■ :■ ,.'■.;;'" (1 '''w4 m '-■ " ■} ! '« v.- S ! ■ .' ■'I .y . : •' i <» , ■^-j-..; :. 'i . iv. ■ ■ ■ I % -i -i :n • . .;:, I .i'-'.r ■.■.X>\i '>-^r"'^ ■:vH ■ ... •_ Hi m-. mm '' '- km "il ii If 7 • S ' ■• h •i ■ .« ■■ *' \i ^ 1 ' ' ?;•' 1 y f. .1 , ' %\ * '^1 '•1* ■ ;« floe TOUliNAL OP THK lh72 STATIS'JICAli TABLK. NAME or LODGK, 1 ! i c oufened. relieved elieved. pecial Relief. 1 ■ii ■■c a .2 "3 1 1 •a 1 be f 1 -' •J . ;h •^ •Ji cc K H C3 ;2 w I'C /' 'Ji u u b h hi u ii > ij ■< a CS ti w' '^ ^ o Hi ««-4 § •?•• 3d .3.:h t ■3 '« r^ 1^ •3 ^ X a «;?^ ^ ^ Ph fa fa H Amity* H.aieville* H() 2 «1 \) 137i.. j-. '200I..I-. ]?eiiver* H2 1 tJ7 ..: •• (.'liiiton* 7a ... .. ■ Wiilkertoii* HI 1 H5 1 8(i 7:J .. ■ • (,'()118t('lllltil)U* 12 J •• ;■;:"■;;: (H) (N) Napauee* J'-mpire* 42.. .. :: ::;::: h7; (i 10...1.. Olivi) Braiicli* hhI 1 Ml) 2 !«): a !»lL. ".•2-.. IW! 2 •.»i» ..'. lleliance* nw .... ^ Ivv« 49;.. .. Unind liivtT* TJ ...\.. i 1, .Vliltou* 351. .1.. Wostern City* 21 ... . ::' Aylmer* " .... Port Stanley** !)5|.. lustitutcd siiico last Seswion. \So Report due. /lii lh72 1«72 GTIANP LODGE OF ONTARIO. B07 o H .... ... .;: . • ■ "h'w :::::: ■' NAME or I.OTIOK ]lro(k fl Union 10 Chathnm 29 Eurekii HO Erh !W <}oie !H SiunHi-itiin IH.5 St. Marvs .S« Forest < it.\ H8 Avon . 41 Excelsior 44 Frontier 45 Mount Zion 40 I'nity 47 Dominion .... 48 (!7finiu1a 49 Otter .W Jiisse 1 '51 Covenant '52 Niagara Falls loit Collingwooil |54 Fidelity (^ueen City of Ont. . 5(1 Maple Leaf Howard '5H 59 65 (>(> 07 (W 09 70 71 7-i 7:! 74 75 70 T 78 79 Kingston Wardsville Corinthian llnron liarrie Victoria Friendship F'lor. Nightingale I'jxeter .... North Star Hope Lucan The Toronto Eastern Star .. . . Fergus Hothwell Warniier St. Thomas Oxford Durham* N'ipissiiig* STATISTIPAT. TADLE. » c. 1(185 18 38* M» 44 9.59 07 ]9'21 78 587 (K) 1147 05 914 28, 20(tO 00 2407 39 1000 00 571 (X) lO.'i 94 133 30 487 .59 575 72 492 41 OH«i 7".i "488" 75 270 31 102 17 1(5.3 43 208 18 123 20 153 93 70 50 .')(; 97 15 1 11 153 2(i. 53 112 89 17 32 22 17 90 175 .59 7( 7.s' 5r. 19 10 32 03 31! IN), 25! V <•■ 477 751 8087 09; 1492 80' 3700 35' 8(M) OOj 1711 78 2037 99 2055 05I 4127 09 1745 4- 1303 0? 472 43 032 22 1297 09 1854 80 20(i8 0() 2(12 84 1 15 29 1058 40 .Vlli (19 277 !K) 438 11 1154 93| 57 12' .50(1 liM. 213 Oil 71 03I (I Hi 701 Hi '247 21 478 110 1 .52 IIH) IH) 20 00 53 20 40 00^ 3.1 22 44 41, 10 781 (i9 148 091 :t:t9 H(l 95 320 209 319 22 ■^?^r, 8.5 94 87. 8(1 9.S 2() 81 41 (i5 45 (l(> •J V I I :' s c. 703 02 1527 00 1570 18 2030 70 413 23 917 24 1071 94 (i03 2(i 2192 79 1150 5(1 1041 81 1010 29 88 00 13.39 92 1257 72 13:i7 47 (i!l7 7ti 77 I .57 17(iH 75 .391 81 131 71 758 12 1403 (i3 400 75 '.Mil (IC (ill 7!^ :!(i2 37 .s7.! 31 793 7;! I(i7 48 523 (Kl H»9 21 KMIH 92 20 9!! 1(1 75 1(1 22 ;I3 (Mi H7 34 M3 78 .53 9:» .•(2 40 57 37 59 57 41 28 ,58 14 ■ 37 05 fNo Repov |1^ 1^^ .31 31 22 13 25 27 < 23 3(1 8 11 31 2.! 27 14 27 18 12 A])iil a Mnv, .luly, Aiigiist, .ruiniiirv, it (( Mnveh, May, (( .luly, August, Oc toiler, t due, 1H40 1 1851 1850 1857 18(11 18(14 1800 18(17 lM(i8 U it *i it 1870 1871 • . ' ^■'•v '■(^^'^■■r ,,y^-. i \r f •» ii f! r)08 Ml STATISTIC Ali TABLE. { I I NAMK LODdH. 3 Amitv* HO B(>lleVille* 81 Beftver* H2 (Million* h:j Walkertoii* HI ('onstellatiou* 85 Napaui^e* 8() Kmpiiv* .87 Olive Branch* 8H Reli incii* H!l Ivy* itU Grand River* 5»l Milton* i»2 Westi-rn City* \M Aylmer* ^iM Port Stauleyt iW * Institute I O 8 18 8 (i I 4 2 1(> 1 ;{ «;t 42. ti). 50 9.< 10 5(1 85 ill 10 »0 ao 118 5H 82 14 15 84 123 33 9(5 78 3(55 93, 225 7»i 303 8ti 4 14' ItU) 3() 107 60 125 40| 5(5 00 a. V ^ O ^^ 73 70 532 00 *i(H) 00 570 753 204 30 328 29 29!> 25 191 50 2(57 75 240 (HI 3(53 75 555 50 191 5(5 291 121 1(53 7(5 25 (N) 50 10 DATE OK A INSTITUTION. 43 57 24 '25 23 14 21 18 28 t3 14 23 9 13 r.' 72 12 88! i3 23112 (ml(5 go! 17 9tt 22 8(5 8 8113 88 14 1915 98 24 29 31 (50 11 05 13 0914 April Decern l>pr, .Taniiarv, I'Vbmary, March, 1871 (I 1872 Ajjril May, June, sin ■■ li-it Si!.-jsi()u. IN'o Renort diie. 'i 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 509 RKCAPITULATION. MKMHEHSHII*. Numbtti- of Lod|,'i's G(i " Initiiitoil mu " Admitted by Card 'iiMi ReiiiHtated 18 !2(>H8 WitlidittwabyCard '2iM " Ceaaed to bo MeiabeiB, N. P. D 17H Expelled 7 " DeathH 25 •. 501 Net lacreaHe 15H-1 " Of Moiiibers per hist lle|joi't 34U5 " Preseut Actual Membeiuhip 5070 " Of Memboi'ii in arrears, SuHpetided and Xot Suspended 755 " Coiitributiug, or Members in Good Standing -liJ'il " Of wliieli niunber tbere are of Past Grands ;J47 Of Rejections 268 " Of Degrees Conferred 6026 UKI.ll'.F. Number of Urothers relieved ;J00 " Widowed families relieved ;{".( Amount paid for relief of Brothers ji;J970 50 " " " Widowed families 1137 83 ** " " Educating Orphans 107 50 ♦^' " " Burying the Dead 772 50 •»"■'" " Special Relief 280 50 ''~\ ■ Total Relief ^0277 95 KINANCE. Balance iji Grand Treasurer's hands, Aug. 0th, 1871 ^2822 21 Received for Chai'ter Fees 560 00 " Supplies 1065 72 " Percentage 3183 01 " , TwoDegreoB 4 00 Total ^76.1.5 84 Less expended per Treasurer's Statement 3862 77 Balance on hand Ji3783 07 Expended during the year. Amount of Annual Receipts of Subordinate Lodges ....942,874 33 ■* General Fund " " 46,309 67 •• Widow and Orphan " " 21,318 77 r ^ .. .___ '" ' ;;' STATEMENT OF SUPPLIES. Balance on hand, .July Slst, 1871, at selling prices. 1 Institution Book ^ 150 3 Installation do i« #2 , (j 00 1 do Degree Lodge 75 6 Kebekah Rooks ^01 ft'i 12 00 84 . > ■ ,>• '. ■ » '.••••'.'.■^iWU; •/-T' •: ;■ % .1.1 .i--^- ^'1 1 -^'''i^^f MO JORNAL OF THE 1872 f 24 DiHiiiiwHftl Cortiflcates '25c <• W) 7 Uecoipt HooliH 1 75 12 2r> 7 l.'.'siHtur do 1(H) 2H (Ml ;» lilaok do 175 5 2ri (i Order . 50. 51, 55, 57. 62 , 64. 74. 77. 79. 82 85. 94 . S 3 --'5 3 25 G 25 20 22 1 00 4 00 3 00 I'J 4 52 18 25 2 23 46 37 72 40 31 61 Total $125 37 1H72 l> (K) 12 25 2H (Ml 5 2". 10 50 aa 25 1 50 1 60 7 45 2U 50 7 10 !JH 00 12 9:i 15 2H 75 3 90 22 50 10 0■■ » J3,783 07 , 126 a7 200 m 266 21 ...$ a 25 . . . a 25 .... 6 25 20 ... 22 ... 1 00 ... -100 ... a 00 10 ... 1 52 . . . 18 25 ... 2 2a .... 46 a? ... 72 40 ... 31 (ii $125 37 The R. W, Grand Treasurer then Hubmitted hte annual Report as follows : REPORT OF THE R. W. GRAND TREASURER. lo the U. W. Grand Loilje of Ontario, • /. <). (). /.'.: The undersigned would respectfully submit the Report of the receipts and disbursements of this Grand Lodge during the past year : 1871. 1 DR. Aug. Ist, To Balance on hand ^2822 21 1872. July Slat, To amount received from Grand Secretary to dat. . . 48ia (i.t »7fi35 84 1871. CR. Aug. 4th, By Paid Grand Officers and Representatives. Mileage and Per Diem, Session at Toronto, 1871 f 1235 8-1 " " Loan to Grand Encampment 100 00 " " W. Byron, Janitor 8(H) " " M. Blume, services 6 (Kl " •' J. R. Robertson, printing 200 G. M.'s Reports 5 00 " " Siddons Jk Dawson, printing Report of T. Partridge, 1870 5 00 •'•> ■ " W. .N . Ford, per account 14(i 22 19 " Stewart . "« , t . St li' '. * ■' ? t. • . * i m-m ■}i>^;i ■■'.!, t:i m JOURNAL OF TflJi 1672 1H72. Jan. 10 " 2a Mnr. 1 •• e "14 April 1 May '2 •I lino I "II July 1 . ■ "20 "27 •ai "81 "81 l'()Ktii«(' Hdcomit IH 2(1 Stewiirt >V MatliixDii, printing Hupplieg for Suhoidiimtfs ., ; 2ri8 28 Sti'wart \' Mathiwon, printing HuppliPH for Subordinate!* M (H) .1 li. King, Incidental lux-onntH ;i8 4!l JaH L. Hidgli'V. (r. f.. l'. S. account fill (M> Postage account 18 11 Supplies from 4 ((2 »!J8fi2 77 Malance of t'iiKlioii linnd U7H3 07 Fraternally submitted, A. T). ri.EMENT, />fiiils.~H. C. Bingham, P. G. M., Raps. Tliou. Wondyatt. H. MoColl. Harper Wilson, and H. W. Murdock. On /'rinlini/. — Reps. M, D. Dawson, J. B. Trayes, Hugh McCoU, J. A. Campbell, and M. Fi. Snider. On LeifixliUion. — Reps. J. J. Oyas, T. Healev, Rev. J. Hurst, J. L. Davis, and George Powell, Senr. On siiiti' of till' (> rife I- . — .lames Woodyatt, P. G. M, Reps. .Tamos Heron. Isaac Smith, C. H. Hankinson, and Thomas McAdam. On Mili'itiff mid I'er Diem. — Reps. P. B. Hatch,.!. .). Ramsay,George E. Patterson, Tliomas Leadston, and .Tohn Ritchie, Jr. On J'i'litions. — Reps. George Wright, W. A. Rawlings. E. Stoney P. G. Bender, and William Rodgers. • (hi Cnrtexponili'n-e. — Re)>s. F. Fowler, Henry Gibson, Wra. Springer, .John Dewar, and .J. W. Jones. Rep. J. Richmond, of Excelsior Lodge No. 44, lianded in the re- turns and percentage of that Lodge, when the following, moved by Rep. M. E. Snider, seconded by Rep. E. Beltz, was adopted : ;••• f • 1879 GRANn LODOR OF ONTATW ). nifl iJMoluerf,— That thp retnnis of KxcelMior LodRP No. 44, ho r«ferr«>(1 to tlip rommitteo on Rc^tiiniH, to hi! ruportt'd upon /it once, A petirinn frnuiHoveti Scurlot 1)oki'«i) iiiemhoi's of Watford, foni now Lodge, WHH rt>H(l and referrcid to Coininittoe on Petitions. An appeal by J. Zimmernmn, of The Toronto Lod^^o No, 71. on behalf of W. D. Kennedy, P. (i.. was roiid and referred to Committee on AppealH. The following cliarge preferred by Mt. /ion Lrtdge against Wards- ville Loilgo No. (JO. on n>)tion, w.n r>'ferrod to Committoe on Ap))oals : An appeal from .Fanios Reynolds and Wn», Mowutt. Heps, of Amity Lodge. No. HO, against the tine of #12, recorded against that Lodge, w^as read a»id refoiTed to Committee on Appeals. ] MT. /n>x i.oixiK xo. 10, ff. \vAiit>HVii.i,r. midok no. (10. Mount '/Aon fjodKH No. 40, 1. O. O. !<'., irluir^'eH Wiiidsvillf Loil«e No. W, witli having violate! till! Constitution ami ancient nHii,'tH of Odd Fellowship, hy ini- tiating oundidatoH ivsidini,' s(unu three miles nearer Mount Zion than tliat of Wardsville bodge. Hoping that your honorabl« body, the Grand Lodge, will take action ou the matter and give it your careful conHuleraticm, ho that tlie mat- ter will he fully settled ; for without a final settlement it will have the tendency of eugendering a feeling of animosity md jealousy between the above Lodges, that will bo detrimental to 0 the Committee ou Finance : J. P. Kin0Eni]., nmnd Si'rrttiiiii : Deah Sih .t RnoTHEU,— I urn iastrncted by resolution adopted by the R. "\V. Grand Encampment, to communicate with jour U. \V. Grand Lodge, asking theni to coutiuue the loan of #200 generously granted to the R. W. Graml Encamji- meni at a previous sessitju, for another year, as our funds are not yet suttirient to enable us to li(|iiidate tlu! claim. Yonrs, sincerely and fraternally, M. D. DAWSON, Grtuiil SrrUir and Trean. The Committee on Credentials snhmitted the following snpph^men- tary report, which was adopted : To the H. W. (/rand [.uihjc of (httario, I. O. (). /'. Your Committee on Credentials, to whom was refened the certificate of K. G. Cbant, of Durham Lodge No 78, of Port Hope, who attends in the place of J. B. Trayes, who is detained from attending this session, beg to submit that the certificate is in due form. We therefore recommend that the sard P. (I., ]{io. \i, G. Chant, he admitted as the representative of that Lodge. We therefore submit the following : lieaolved, — That the foregoing report he adopted. J. B. KING, ■ ' H. E. BUTTERY GEO, W. HARE. > ■I'M!.' I! • •• • Ik' :f m' •• •1 . si\. •■ ' k' ' ■ h 4 l^ ' . -.:. ; I*. \t . .-■y^' f ■ 'J f." ■ ■ ■■■ ' • 'V * •'■■• ♦ ; ' M JOURNAL OF THE 1878 The roll of LtNl),(eN whh unw (talltnt for t\w pniitentntinnof l)nHiiieHH. wlinn tliu foUowiiif^ wttrr Hiihinittrd iiiul rf^frrrol to tlio coniniittfH) on State of the Onlnr. By Unity L. JhIiii UibHon, lining pn-Hfut, Mtnted in anBW(>r to k (|Uf Ntiou, thut no proviiiioii liml iM-en mnw liv tlie (imnd Lod^t* of Ontario for confcrrinK the Dni^ren of Kohekali on i|imlit\ed Hrotliiu'H iind tticir wivt'H. That any Oflircr in poHm-HHion of the DeKree nii^^ht confur it. Diit that no Officer or Hrotlier luiuld he coin, polled to confer it ; any Officer or Hrother ii i^ht refuse to confer it if he chiMtHc. 'I'he Digeat Htaten positively, (Hce pnj,'e 107, sec r»(('2) that certain ofticera of a Siib- urdiniite Lo(l|{u numt he in jxiHHCHHion of the Decree before they can he inHtalled' IJiKKTioN. — Whoso duty in it to confer the Uef][rfe on the Officera elect. By Uuity Lodfic No. 47 : .\t a regular meeting of Unity Lod^*' No. -17, a candidate fur adniiaiiion to ineinhership hein^ Imllotad for waa declared reje<;ted— four hiack lialla heiiiK ''ant a^aiitHt him. No ohjection waa made to the ballot that ev<-ninK. \t the next regular meetinc of the Lod^n, four Broa. atood up and atated thev were the Hro«. who eaft the black balla at the previoua meetin}^, and recpiented a re-con»ider- ntion of the ballot. iW a vote of the Lod^e it waa allowed. (^ueation— Was the re-conaideration le^'al ; no vecpieat having b< en made for one on the night the ballot wrh taken ? A motion having lM>en duly made, aeconded and put to the Lodge by the N. G. in the chair- ran any motion that doea not actually amend the original motion before tlte Lodge he put aa an amendment ? By Clinton Loe referred to the Committee on the State of the Order, en mailr for lM7it (JIIANU LODGli OF ONTAKIU. Aid CliiiiHi* 11, hikI hII (itlifi nfcrnnceM to r<>li;>f iiiitHidii of thu juriHilictiuu lu ibu ^liprinl i-oiMiiiittei' on clauhi- 2 of the M. W. Orniiil MiiHtor'H report. (yluUHA 5, to thf CollltllittlTOII Itl'tliniH. All of the H. W. O. TrciiHurtr'H riport tu tlie (/oiiiiuittet on Finaiict!. Au(i u|)|)eiiv lulopted. ItvHpeutfiilly Htihniittfil. .lAMKS WOODYATT. HKNUY M.Al'KE. ' J..I.DYAS. It. BAJIUOUH. Tlio l'ull()^v'ill^, moveil by Hv\k M. K. Snidor, sueuiidud by Hep. II. Bluiit, wiiH roHolved iu tlie ufflriuativo : /,'t " to wear ifgalia at a funeral thin day, in aUHWur to a telet^rain just rend, and that u reply tu that effuut be lit onic went. H. McAfee. P. (I. M., on btshalf of Froutior IjihI^u No. 40, iuvited ihc! Grand Lotlf^e to u niooidi^lit excursion on the river to-nmrrow even- in}{ iThm'Hduy), wliicli wuh, on motion of Itep. Jolui Hunter, cordially accepted. The chair nuiued the Special Committee on Helief panted to out side jurindictiouH, lueutioned in the report of the Committee ou Distri- liution, aH follows: — li<5pH. M. 1>. Dawson. H. McAfee, F. Fowler, .1, T. Horuibrook, and T. A. TaiTaut. The following re^uirt of tlie Committee on IteturnN was read and adopted : /'» Uu- fi. ir, (JmiiJ l.iKl,)e o/Oiilttrio. I. <). (K /•'. Your Coniinittee on Keturns, to whom waH referred the retui/is of Hxe retunied in order tohavethediserepancieH tilled up correctly, and would recommend that it be included in the Orand Sec- retary's report. We therefore, submit the following: Ilenolrcd,- -That the above Report be adopti^l. Fraternally submitted. KOBT. KTRKPATRICK, . HUGH KERIL Vj . , GEORGE MLUGLEY, R. BARBOUR. "I •V ,11 . • I • .1 i V. ' \'* i'^' ■V.-* '. • -i» ' ■ ■>•%. • ■• ■'■'>•]'■••'■: ' •• ' • i ■; • '■';'■ :„f-]f.::-[ I.Mj^ im. 51« JOUKNAL OF THE 1872 Rep. J. (). Campbell, of CouHtellatiou Lotl^e No. 85, submitted the following, which were referred to tlie Committee on State of the Order : iBt -Tlie Vice Giiiixl of our Lodge wii8 elected iind iuhtalled, altboucb bi.s dues were unpaid. Au objection ^vas raised against bis instHllation by the N. G., but the D. D. (t. M., Bro. Symons, jjroceedpd to instal him, liiM dues still romain- ing impaid. Question — What aetiou siiould the Lodge take in tin; nuilter'.' 2nd — Our By-laws say live iiieinberM shall constitute a quorum for the tran- saction of business. Question — Must these live members have the Scarlet Degree? 8rd— Can •.nenibers arrange to omit a meeting on account of not liaving suf- ficient Scarlet memhei-s to form a quonim and return the full term ? Rep. Geo. Midgely submitted the following, which was referred to the Committee on State of tlie Order : At a regular meeting of Unity Lodge held this evening, it was resolved, on motion, that the following (luestion ]>« submitted to the Grand Lodge for i» decision : Would it be couti'ary to the Constitution to have a By-law to read an follows : On the decease of any bona fide member who at the time of his death was iu good standing in the Lodge,the sum of ^.'iO shall be allowedas funeral benefits, to be disposed of as provided by the Constitution. Also, the sum of t>l for each and every member of the Lodge in good standing, shall be likewise appropriated and paid to his nearest competent relative or legal representative. Each and every member of the Lodge shall be taxed the sum of $1 to reimburse the traasury, and if not paid within three months, such non-payment shall disqualify the brother from any Lodge benefits in the s ime manner as if he was in arrears for Lodge dues. Rep. C. F. Pashley submitted the following, which was referred to the same committee : ^ ,.),.,.,= a,, i .. , A member of Lucan Lodge wishes to know if our Order has any recognized mode by which a member may ascertain whetlier a pei-son v/itli whom he is in correspondence by letter is a member of our Order, other than by a direct (jues- tion to that effect. Rep. Geo. Wright subm-tted the following, which was referred to the same committee : A candidate is proposed, and proposition is referred to usual committee, which reports ; the report is received and adopted ; but previous to the ballot being t ken, it is stated that the candidate is suffering from congestion of the lungs. is it competent for the Noble Grand, with the concurrence of the Lodge, to postpone the ballot for one week ? Rep. H. McCoU, submitted the following, which were referred to the same committee : •- 1st -Is a brother entitled to get the semi-annual P. W. at the firet regulai' meetings in July and January, until he pays the quarterly dues in full in advance ? 2ud — 1« lie considered in arrears after he fails to so pay in advance ? 8r(] — What is the proper legal mode of electing Ilepresentatives ? tth — In case of ii vacancy in any elective office, from any cause, must nom- ination, election and installation take place in accordance with the Constitutioi), as provided for regular elections, etc ? /)th — Is a brother who takes a withdrawal card entitled to get with it the A. T. P.W.? Rep. J. M«Fedries submitted the following, which were referred to the same committee ? 1872 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. 617 Is it imperative on the N G. to refuse admittance tn a meml)er of another Lodge who has not the tcriu pasuword, while at the same time lio him ample evi- doice that such lirotliei is entitled to siirh nassword, heinp good on the books ? L'nn a brother be admitted on the travelling password alone, without card '.' The following was referred to the Committee on Legislation : Moved by Sep. G. W. Jessop, Seconded by Rep. Win. Rodgers, That Clause No. 8 of Constitution, which reads : " Tlie rejection of any can- didate for membership shall be immediately intimated to every subordinate Lodge within the Province, and to the Grand Lodge of Ontario,'' lie amended so as to read as follows, viz; " The rejection of any candidate for memberslyp shall be immediately intimated to the Grand Lodge of Ontario, and in places wliere there is more than one Lodge, to the otiier Lodg's in same place." Rep. J.T. Hornibrook submitted the following, which were referred to Connnittee on State of the Order : Can the D. D. 0. .\r. give his decision before the N. G. has given his? Can a Committee on Character report without first seeing the candidate in person and asking him the usual (questions ? Rep. Thos. Renwick, submitted the following, which was referred to the same committee : A candidate for admission by initiation, on being examined in the ante-room was found to be unable to sign his name. Question — Was it legal to initiate him ? Rep. J. McFedries, submitted the following, which was referred to the same committee : Has the N. G. the right to withold the term P. W. from a member of another Lodge, who has an order for the same from his Lodge, while a charge is pending against such brother for misconduct. Rep. Isaac Smith, submitted the following which were referred to same committee : Is a Jr. Past Grand eligible for election as representative to Grand Lodge be- tore the returns a»'e made up, on the first meeting in July ? Has the N. G. the power to appeal to his Lodge to support his decision in op- position to D. I). G. Master's decision, on questions of dispute ? Rep. J. W. Jones, submitted the following, which was referred to the same committee : Does clause 9, of article 2 of the Constitution of Subordinates, prevf;jt appli- cation for admission being made to any Lodge of this Oi-der, by a person who has been twice rejected ? Rep. G. W. Jessop snbmitted tlie following, which were referred to the same committee : f Can a Lodge elect a Degree Master when one is not provided for by its Bv- Laws ? J J Is it competent for a N. G. to give the term P. W. to a member of another Lodge on an order from the N. :":■■■ ,, V- ' ^ ''i; v-V • "■ • • • ■ ^■•' I'-A . '.■■:■. '"':[ ;_ ■.\- ■!:•<:, \.'':i ■^^'■- :< ■■r'^. :» ■ ' * ? V. s; ' . t 'J '•■■ ' ' '. 'o i . T I ■' •■ ■!'.■• m '.: T, 518 JOUKNAL OF THE 1872 *;■ I I ^- il I I' Can the proposer of a candidate be permitted to withdraw a proposition after the Investigation Committee report unfavorable. Rep. Wm. Murphy, submitted the following, which was referred to the same committee : Is it imperative for a brother joining a Lodge by card, in tliis jurisdiction, to have the Annual T. P. W., he liavinf; been a member of a Lodge in this juris- diction. Rep. Jas. Curie, submitted the following, which was referred to the same committee : Has the N. G. of a Lodge power to retiiin the chair wlien degrees arc about to be conferred, the Lodge having elected a Degree Master '/ On motion, the Grand Lodge adjourned until 3 p. rn. AFTERNOON SESSION. Grand Lodgk Room, Windsor, August 7, 1872. The Grand Lodge met and opened pursuant to adjournment. Present — all the Grand Officers and a quorum of representatives. Prayer, by the Grand Chaplain. Minutes of morning session read and confirmed. Rep. H. E. Buttery, from the Committee on Credentials, submit- ted the following report, which was adopted : To the Bight Worthy Grand Lodge of Ontario : We your Committee on Credentials, beg to report that they have examined the certificates presented by Bro. E. Griffiths, of Excelsior Lodge ^o. 44 ; Bro. James Gillis, of Exeter Lodge No. 67 ; Bro. Thomas. McAdam, of Maple Leaf Lodge No. 57, and flud them in due form, and would recommend that the obli gutiou be administered to them, and that they be admitted to this B. W. G Lodge as representatives of their respective Lodges. We therefore submit the following : Betolved, — That the foregoing report be adopted. GEO. W. HARE. . , H. E BUTTEflY. J. B. KING. The following was submitted by Rep. W. F. Roome, and referred to the Committee on State of the Order : After an Ancient Odd Fellow has deposited his card, a committee appointed, reported favorable, balloted for, duly elec;ted and declared so, but before being introduced he demands his card, has the uodge a right to give it back to him or not? Rep. E. G. Chant, submitted the following, which was referred to the same committee : Is the Lodge Doctor expected to furnish medicine with advice ? Is it cus- tomary in the Order so t(> do ? Is it advisable or expedient to admit .Ancient Odd Fellows over the age of fifty ? Would this Grand Lodge recommend or advise Subordinate Lodges to patro- nize the Benevolent Association of Hamilton ? Rep. J. H. Glass, submitted the following, which was referred to the same committee : Is a Scarlet Member who has not passed the Noble Grand's chair, eligible for the office of Vioe-Grand in a regularly instituted Degree Lodge ? If so, can a 1872 GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. no Vice-Graud bo elected coufer DcgieeB in tlie abseiue of the Degree Master ? Rep. Wm. Lewis, submitted the following, wliich was referred to the same conimitteo : A brother of Excelsior Lodge getw Iiih withdrawiil card ; removes from the city ; within a year returns and wishes to deposit his card in Excelsior Lodge again. On submitting his card the N. (i. decided that it was not necessary to ballot for the brother, though some of the l)rother8 drew his attention to the fact that it was necessary to ballot. After tiiking the vote of the Lodge tlie N. G. declared the brother a member of Excelsior Lodge. At a subsequent meeting of the Lodge, the N. G. reversed his decision, and ordered the ballot to be passed ; the result of which was the rejection of the brother. Did the fact of the N. G. liaving declared the brother a member of Excelsior Lodge constitute him one ? Had the N. G. a right to reverse his first decision ? Itep. John Ritchie, Jr., submitted the following, which was referred to the same committee. If a brother receives from another brother the P. \V. illegally, what is the correct action to take in the case. The following, moved by Rep. E. G. Chant, seconded by W. N. Ford, P. G. M. was resolved in the negative. That this Grand Lodge devote one-half hoiir each day to the secret work of the Order. Past Grands Edwards and Gawler. of Washington, D. C. being in waiting, the Chair appointed a Committee who waited upon and intro- duced the visitors. Reps. C. Vongunten and Robei-t Barbour, of St. Mary's Lodge, No. 36, submitted the following, which was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order : The Representatives of St. Mary's Lodge, No, 3(5, 1. O. (). F., would respect- fully submit the following questions for decision. The case is as follows : A brother's wife died ; the brother was in arreai-s to the amount of ^1 50. Our new By-laws do not grant any funeral benefits for that purpose, tlie old By- laws did, and the omission of that clause was regretted by the Committee and the Lodge. The sympathy of the Lodge was with the brother to present him with a sum of money to help to defray the funeral expenses. A notice of motion was given that from that night two weeks, it shall be moved that the amount of fifteen dollars be granted to the brother. At the proper time the motion was put and carried by the Lodge. The N. G. demurred, and ruled the motion out of order, and wanted the case deferred for future consideration. An appeal from his decision was made to the Lodge and said appeal was sustained by the Lodge. What action shall the Lodge take,if the N. G. still refuses to sign the Order? Or, is the N. G. justified in the course he is taking against the wishes of the Lodge ? We append our By-laws with the (luestions to assist in the decision. The following accounts were referred to the committee on Fin- ance. The B. W. Grand Lodyc of Cntaiio, 1. O. 0. F., Dr. Stratford, Aug. 5, 1872, To Buckingham A Matheaon. August 5, Printing 200 Reports of G. M yg qO Paid expresscharges to Windsor gg • . ^^»P' y .. ■••WM 1 .i-:-;-:.e!^ 1 -:::■:,.•• r 1 lA' t 1 ' » 111 *•. . .V 'I- 'i / > .>:':':>■. -. ' ' 1 '•: ■ •;, •! . ' , i f.:>.- .".' •. ,- ' ' *•• 4* v'"' ■' ■ ;' **' '. . ■ ■ ». i^s:'-'^:- . «. ^% •'■■ .."T,;-. ,::"' V. .1 . '.'*■'■ . ', i-'«''"''"i"ii'* •■ ' /. •■.,-■ ■ -'v.. .." ,' . '■ f ■ . ' . <•'■ . ; ■ .'iV. .(■ •■ ■ . ■ ■ * ■' ' ' : ■ ' ■ t * ,. W** '.•.■• ^ '-J ' '■'• 7 ' ' * - ■. ,./ ■• • .' . , '■'■^ •■'■•^"f ■ . ■ 1" • < ■ **••'•• . . '. - " . '1 '■*t '-i' '■■'•. '■ '•■ 1 '-• ' :J : ' ■ ,', r 1 i\/ ' ,;• I - ' ;■■•'»*« ; »• ■ i' , ■ ■ H \-y 'rV- ■ '■■•-', ' ,■ ' t ,.'•' >■ - . ^ i -'■ ■'.'■.• ' '■■1 . * ■ ■'j.. ' \' ■ ; .'.;■' V '•.•/ «;■ ;. ':i ; ■. ■ / f ■: i ,<■■ ■- ' ', ^! 1 ' ,»,.■. .'*■■,■• v,i. ' : : :'a)( ■] •!■"■. ■;! \ .1 '■ - .1 , K* ti. ••» \ . 4 .' . ;! ■.. •■'■ /^.;':|' l*v.-* '< 'y'^^^'^t "-Wl-I? . ■■-■ '•*^ ,>4.'»u '_♦■ '. ■"_ • ' ' ■ ' (- ^ ■l.'*'-''M^ " * * '■• \'W' ;*;■■" 'fi'r'!^-mi V yxi'^,1 sio Journal of the 18712 Hi. .<»•■ i ■•■ Stbatfoki), A.U(siiBt 7, 1872. li. W. Gnind Lo'lge of Ontario t. O. O. F., Ih: loJuhn Gib ton. To expenses incurrod to date, Official Visiting ?aw !»(i To Express charges, Telegrapliing, itc. 25 (k) To Post Office account 15 (K) To James Woodyatt, visit to IJurriu . UJ GO • ' ^143 10 llu-VNTFoui), \ugust 3, 1872. /. B' KiiKj, (rraitd Hcurvtarij I. U. O. F., Dr. To C. E. Stewart & Co. August 3, To printing 200 copies of Reports $28 00 The ioUowiiifj, moved by Hep. J. J. llaiusay, seconded by Wm. N- Ford, P. G. M., was resolved iu the negative. Resolved, That it is advisable that a complete edition of the proceedings of this R. W. Grand Body, from its first annual session down to the present time, be stereotyped, for the future use of its membership, and that tlie question of funds for that purpose be referred to the Committee on Finance. Rep. George Wright, from tlie Coiumittee ou Petitions, submitted the following Report, which was considered and adojjted : To the Jl. W. Grand Lodye of Ontario, I. 0. O. F. Your Committee ou Petitions beg leave to report that they luive examined tlie credentials of the Brothers petitioning this H. W. Orand Body for a dispen- sation to organize a new Lodge at Watford, and have found tliemcon-ect.with tlie following exception, vin.: that the card of Angus Mitchell is signed on the mar- gin by Joshua Saunders, and that of Joshua Saunders by Angus Mitchell. We recommend that the prayer of the petition be granted with the necessary corrections. All of which is respectfully submitted. We therefore submit the following : — J . ,• ,. , VH - . Wabdbville Lodge No. (JO.) ' ., ,Vi i..>. , .-, 4, ■1 '■; i. •'i^li >■•■ • ■ . /: V;- ■ ■■' i M -^ .,j;f.'|l^'; ■.,.;. ■ii'V' I tlie Graml Your Committee ©n Appeals beg leave to report as follows : In the matter of the complaint of Mt. Zion Lodge No. 46, against Wardsville Tjodge for receiving and initiating candidates residing nearer to Mount Zi U').-, r\ -^^^v.,.:|.■]| • ' ■ ■*■■ J;v. dl^a m 622 JOUBNAL OF THE 1872 M We thurefore mibmit the following : •' ' Besolved, that the foregoiug report be adoptod. lleBpectfulIy submitted. HARPER WILSON. • ' K, WARRINER. H. McCALL. H.W. MURUOOK. EDMUND BELTZ. Hep. H. W. Murdock, from samu committoe, Hubmittud the t'ollow- iug report, which was adopted : To the R. W.Grdnd Lodge of Ontarw, I. O. (). F. Amity Lodue No. 80, \ vs. ■ ' J. B. KiN(i, Graud Secretiiry.) In the matter of tlie appeal of Amity Lodge No. 80, against J. B. King, R. W. Grand Secretary, for inHii-ting a fine on the Lodge, according to tlie Constitution for neglecting to send in their report up to December 30th, 1871, at the proper time ; your committee find that Brother King was fully justified, and acting con- stitutionally in inflicting said line ; but as the Lodge failed to send their returns, not from intentional neglect, but from a misunderstanding of the law by the D. D. G. J!., who thus led the Lodge into error, we would recommend that the fine, amounting to 92, be remitted to the Lodge. , Respectfully submitted. HARPER WILSON. H. VV. MURDOCK. ■ R. WAKRINER. E. BELTZ. H. McCALL. Eep. G. W. Hare, from the Committee ou Credentials, submitted the following report, which was adopted : To the 11. W. Grand Lodi/e of Ontario, I. O. O. F. Your Committee ou Credentials beg to report, that Bro. W B. Sanders is in the ante room without a coi'tiiicate. We find his name on the returns of North Star Lodge No. bd, and recommend that lie be instructed in the (irand Lodge Degi-ee and admitted to a seat in the Urrmd Lodge as the representative of said Lodge. We therefo're submit the following : , . . i i .;,. . ■ ■ j 2fc»o/i'e(?, That the above report be adopted. • ■•" GEO. W. HARE, J. B. KING, • •! -■•. • H.E. BUTTERY. Rep. Tho8. Keumck, submitted the following qi^^^^i^u, which was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order : Is there any provision made lor the widows or oi-phans of deceased brothers who were receiving an annuity at the time of the conflscatiou of subordinate Lodge property by Grand Lodge ? H. C. Bingham, D. G. M., seconded by Rep. M. D. Dawson, moved the following. licsolved : — That this Grand Lodge adjourn to meet at 8 o'clock this evening. Rep. T. A. Tarrant, seconded by Rep. H.Wilson, moved in amend- ment the following which was adopted. Bcsolvcd : — That the words "8 o'clock this evening," be struck out and nine o'clock to-morrow morning inserted. The motion as amended was adopted. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. tm GRAND LODGE (2!) SECOND DAY. '='■ ' •' Thubsday Morning, Aug. 8, 1872. Pursuant to adjourument the Grand Lodge hiet and was opdned in due form. John Gibson, M. W, Grand Master, presiding. '* ' Boll call, present — ,. . .TOHN" GIBSON M. W. Grand MusUr. .JOHN MUKRAY R. W. Deputy Grand Master. .JOHN HUNTER R. W. Grand' Warden. J. B. KIN(* R.W. Grand Secretary. A. D. CLEMENT B. W. urand Treasurer. JAMES WOODYATT R. W. Grand Rep. to G. L. U.S. .TAS. F McDonald R. W. Grand Mkritha)!. JOHN SCHNEIDER R. W. Grand Conductor. (I. W. PONTINE ". R.W. Grand Ounrdian. C. S. MALE R. W. Grand Chaplain. And a quorum of Representatives. . -. .l^j • ^^ -■ uiui Prayer by tlie Grand Chaplain. ^ . n. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. The followingwas read and referred to the Committee on Griev- ances and Appeals : ' '■ ""' ' rau(1 Lodge may not bo permitted to vote on elections of officers for said State Grnncl Bodies. Ucp. G. W. Hare, from the Committee on Credentials, Hnbmittcd the following report, which was considered and adopted : Tothf R. W. Grand Lodffeof Oiitario, I. O. O. P. : Your Committee on Credentials to whom was referred the certiiicateH of T- G. Alexander Mercer, of Samaritan Lodge No. !<5, and Rep. John McNutt, of Beaver Lodge No. 82, bejj to report that we find them in due form, and would recommend that they be instrurted in the Grand (iOdf?e l)egrt?e, nnd admitted to seats in this R. \V. Grand Body. Therefore be it. iif.^oAi'cf/— That the above report be adopted. Fraternally submitted. ^;' H. E. BUTTERY. , ,„.^ .■' ;.: G.W.HARE. • J. B. KING. Rep. Chas. Lee, submitted the following which was I'eferred to tlie Committee on the State of the Order : In balloting for representatives, if there are two or three of e(iual nund)er,tlie lowest, should not the \\hole of them, or should any of them be dropped ? The following, moved by Rep. W. F. Sanford, seconded by Rep. James Kerr, was read and referred to the Committee on Legislation : That clause 4, article II., of Constitution of Subordinate Lodges, be amended by striking out tlie word three and inserting the wor.d two. J. Spraggs, of Ann Arbor, Mich., P. G. M. and P. G. Rep., being in vraiting, the chair appointed P. G. Masters Woodj'att, Jas. Smith and S. G. Dolson, a committee to wait npon and introduce the visitor which was done, and the brother received with Grand Honors. The following, moved by Rep. J. W. Jones, seconded bj Rep. Wni. Foster, was refeired to the Committee on Legislation. That Clause tt. Article 11,, to the Constitution for Subordinate Lodges, be amended by striking out all after the word "rejection*" The following, moved by Rep. Sanford, seconded by Rep. J. W. Jones, was ruled out of order. o,, , That our represeulatives to the Grand Lodge of the United States be instruct- ed to use their influence to secure such a change in the present form of obliga- tions as to cauao those taking them to realize more fully their binding power, and the solemn responsibilities attaching to them ; also, such changes in the ad- I 'k 1872 GKAND LODGE OF ONTAUIO. iiiinisti-ution of tin; liiKher de(;i-i!uH of the OnUu- uh hIihII miiku them iiioru iiu- pruBHive hiuI intereHtiiig tliim they lire. Rep. CI. T. CainpbuU. submitted the folU»viu({, wLivli wore re- lerred to the Coiiiinittee on State of the Order. Rcnulftd -''\l\\\\X 11 (■oiiiiiiittec be appointed to uoiiipile and print ii Book of LawH, coutainiiiK Constitution uf Unmd and Subordinate LodxeH, RuleH of Order, InHtrucitioHH for Ornanizint,' Lod^fB, and wucdi other information an they may uoU8ideradviHabl< . Tlie l)Ook to be uold to HubordinateB at uout price, for diH- tribution anions nicnibers. Would it l>e udviHabU- to appoint ii (committee to (.'oniniunicate witii tlic Grand and Subordinate Lodgrti and Encampments throughout the Dominion, and with audi other bodieM or perHonu as they may see flt, with a view to aBuer- tain the desirabihty of eNtablishin^; a Sovereign Jurisdiction for Canada, accord- ing to the proviiiionH of tlie Constitution of the Grand Lodge of the United States ? The following, moved by Pep. CI. T. Campbell, Hecouded by P. G. M., W. N. Ford, was resolved iu tlie affirmative : That tln^ notice of motion apjiearing on page 71)], Journal 1871. be referred to Committee on Legisbition. P. G. M., W. C. Earl, of Dhio, being iu waiting, the chair appoint- ed Past Grand Masters .las. Woodyatt, Jas. Smith and R. Wigmore as a committee to introduce the distinguished visitor, which was accord- ingly done, and the brother received with the Grand Honors. Rep. Robert Kirkpatrick, from the Committee on Returns, submitt- ed the following Report which was considered and adopted : — To the R. W. Grand Lodge uf Ontario, I 0. O. F. : Your Committee on Returns submit as follows :--That Brock Lodge. No. "J has failed to insert the date of their report. • In reference to Chatham Lodge, No. 29, we And that there is an error in the item of W. & O. Funds in hand which should read Jll 88. Report of Eureka Lodge, No. 80, did not till out dates of rejected applicants and deceased members. Keport of Erie liodge, No. 33, error in membership, should read 61 instead of G5. Keport of St. Marys Lodge, No. .iti, error in per centoge, should read ^23 35 instead of $23 2!(. Error in membership, should read 91 instead of 96. Report of Forest City liodge, No. 38, reports aeven members ceased and only six names given Report of Avon Lodge, No. 11, the amount of Widow and Orphan and Gener- al Funds not given. Report of Mt. Zion Lodge, No. 40, for the term ending 30th of June, 1872, uiior in percentage, ftl 27 too much sent to Grand Secretai-y. Report of Canada Lodge, No. 49, error in membership, reads 20-4 should be •205. Report of returns of Bisscl I-odge, No. '>l, for term ending 3 Ist December 1871, membership reported 48, should be 46. Report of Covenant Lodge, No. 52, for term ending SlstDec., 1871, roads 170 membership, should read 201. Report of Niagara Falls Lodge, No. 53, reports 57 members iu goou ^10 32. Report of Corinthian Lodge, No, «1, for term ending ^lut December, iM7J, oiTor in per centiige returned ^40 80, Hhould be ^2(1 ]1. Report of Victoria Lodge, No. (14, for term ending ilOth June, 1H72, report nut Higned oy N G., V. G., and uo neal of Lodge. Report of FriendHbip Lodge, No. U5, term ending UlHt December, 1H71, no dates given of rejected ciiudidates. Return of The Toronto Lodge, No. 71, term ending 8l«t December, 1871, nefltH stated. Report of Bothwell Lf dge. No. 74, term ending .'Ust December 1871, error in per centage returned, ^18 32, should be 1)17 (i8. Report of Belleville Lodge, No. 81, term ending Aini December, 1871, names of initiated members not given. Report of Beaver Lodge, No. 82, term ending 30th June, 1872, error in per centage sent, $24 50 should be $24 33. Report of Napanee Lodge, No, 8ti, term ending June 30th, 1872, uo entr}- made for moneys received for cai'ds. Report of Reliance Lodge, No. 89, term ending 30th June, 1872, names ot Charter members not entered. Report of Ivy Lodge, No. 90, for term ending 30th June, 1872, names of Char- ter members uot given, and only $(5 00 charged for four members admitted by card. Your Committee would most respectfully recommend that all the errors cou- taiued in the foregoing reports be referi'ed back to the respective Lodges for cor- rection, except in those cases where the Grand Secretary has made the necessary alterations and corrections. „ ,. . All of which is respectfully submitted. And we therefore submit the following : ' ' Resolved, That this Report be adopted. ROBERT KIRKPATRICK, HUGH KKHH, R. BARBOUR, JAS. F. MOHEY, GEORGE MIDGLEY. P. Cr. M. JameH Woodyatt, from the Cominittee on the State of the Order, suhniitted the followiu>» Report, which waa cousidered neiiutiiii and adopted : — To the R. W. Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. 0. F. Your Committee on the State of tlie Order, beg leave to report :— Ist — On the question of Representative Jones, of Dominion Lodge, No. 48, as follows : — "Does clause 9 of Article 2 of the Constitution of Subordinates prevent ap- plication for admission being made to any Lodge of this Order, by a person wlm has been twice rejected ?" We rejjly. Yes, 2nd — On the question of Representative Jessop, of Reliance Lodge, No. 81t, as follows : — "' an a Lodge elect a Degree Master, when one is uot provided for by its By- Laws '<"' We reply. No. 3rd — On the question of Representative Jessop, as follows ; — "Is it competent for a N- G. to give the term P. W, to a member of auotJiti' Lodge, on an order from the N. G. of the Lodge to which the brother is a mem- ber ?" We reply. Yes, when the order is verified by the seal of the Lodge. 4t.h — On the question of Representative Murphy, of Wardsville Lodge, No.60 as follows : "Is it imperative for a brother joining a Lodge in this jurisdiction, bv canl,to have the A. T. P, W., he having been a member of a Lodge in this jurisdiction '.'" We reply. Yes. 1872 OHAND LODGK OF ONTARIO. Tith— On the qneBtion of tlie Kcpr(*Heiit»tivfH of Drock Lodfte, No. II, aH fol- lowH :- "Huh th« N. (J. f)f ft liodRc power to ret.nin tlie (Miair wlmn Dt'jfreps are ihont to l)f conferred, the Lod^e hiiviiiK eh-ctod a Decree MaHter '.'" ort which was considered .leriatim and adopted, - • • To the B. W. Orand Lodge of Ontario : The Committee on the State of the Order submit the following report on (luestions from Howard Lodge, No. 58 : 1st— "Is a brother entitled to get the semi-annual P. W. at the first Regular meetings in July and January, until he pays the quarterly dues in full in ad- vance ?" . :V.l ♦ r L' ■>v" • . i ''■'■■': ]--i •^ *. !. > i i'-?' . ■■■■- -'.. :*:4': ''■<" s"' ■ ■ ! ' ■•••'•• Mr A ; ■:: H Ih ' '♦•'. MH .TORNAL OF THE 1872 W We reply, No, beranno the By-IiiuvH of thnl I,(ulffe rrquln- thi- iIuph to lie pni'l i|nartt«rly in Hdvance. !ind — "Ih hfi conHidcrpil in iirrnarH niU'v lii' failH to ho pny in lulvanif '.'" Wo reply, YoH. i\n\ -''What in the propor Ifj^al nindf of dit'ctinff H(')in'spntativrn •,'" To thin wi> rtiply by particniur rfft'ri-ni'f to iliiiisc 7 of tlif t.'onHtitntion of tliiH Orand Lod^t*, claniie H, artidi' 'I, of the ('iiUHtitutioii of SiilK)rdinnt.PK, and clauHB 11 of tlu' By-LawH of Howard Lod^'c 4th— "In oaiie of a vacancy in any tilectivf ollirc from iiny cauMc, ninnt nomi- nation, election and inHtallation tak<< placr in uccoi'diincr with tiio ConHtitution lis provided for re^nlar oloctionH, &r. ?" We reply, Vhh ; except tliat inHtiiliation may tiiki' jilncc upon tlie nifflit of election, in thecafleof flllin^r a vacancy. flth — la a Brother who takes a withdriuviil card entitled to n;et with it the A. T. P. W. >" We I'eply, Yes. We therefore Mnhmit the followiiif? : nennlved, That the foregoing report he adopted. H. V. BINGHAM, JAMES WOODYATT, JAMES HKKON, T. Mac ADAM, ('. H. HANKINSON. Rep. JtinieH Herou, front the Htinie Cotnmitteu, Hul)iiiittelM'vi> that tf<»' Klieot of iimtnutioiiH, pw parod hy the Oniiid Sii i, ly. will r«'N)»l< l/i >H'iifftt l<> tin* Orrlm-, M> tlif refiii-j- Niiliinit th»- fdllowiii'; :-- Rrmil rrd, T\\nt tliciihiivf rpfmrf In- iii|n]it<'(l. I'lutcrimlly Kuhinllli-il. lAMKS HKHi. c. lUNciHAM. r. Macadam, C. H. HaNKINSON. 'J ."..f- , I . . w'tt.**: »* .1 f Ro]). TlioiiiiiH MiKtAdiiiii, from tho hiiiiio (7()niiuitt<>o, Huhniittfid the followiiiy Uoport, wliicli wan considcrod sfrimim. ninl mlnplnl : To the li, 11 '. (tiiiiiil /.iiiiijf n/ (hihirio : Your f'omniitteH on tlif Stiito of tlic Order Hii))riiit tlu' followiiip, — t On tli(^ (|iie.'tioii of CoiiKtellntioii r.odj,'»', No. 8"i, uh folk>WH : " ('nil a pronoattr of ii (^aiididutii )>«« ])i'rinitted to withdraw ii propoxitioii lifter the IiiveHtif^atiii^ (Joimnittt'f n-jiort iiiifiivorHldy '.'" To thiH (|iieHtioii yrmr Coinriiitlcf rcjilv , No. 2. On tlin (pieHtioii of Unity Ijodfjn No. <.", mh followH : "Wonld it h<' contrnry to (JonHtitiitioii to Imve ii Jly-law to read aw follows : On the dfceasc of any Inma-fiilr inenilifr, who, at the^ tini«' of his death, waH in ((ood Htandinp in the Lod);e, the Hiun of fifty dollarx Hhall he allowed aH a funer- al benefit, and he disponed of aH provided hy ConRtitntion'.'" To this qucHtion your (Jommitteo answer. No. 8. Oil the q'.iestion of Unity Lod»,'e No. 47, as follows ; " Would it be contrary to ConRtitntion to have a liy-law to read as follows : The sum of one dollar for each and every nieniher of tlie Lod^e in good standinff shall be likewise appropriated and paid to his nearest compftent relation, or lejfai representative ; ea