The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-11-22
The Grand Lodge OF soath Carolina
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ed and the names Of newly arrived delegates were
recorded.
Brother Nash, D. G. NJ, stated that in conse
ouence of the events of the war, Harmony Lodge o
Beaufort had been deprived of the means and pri
vileges Of holding its annual meetings, but, being
| now prepared to resume its labor, desired TO be
represented through its delegates upon the dool
of the Grand Lodge.
On motion OF Brother David, it was
Resoiued, That Harmony Lodge is hereby enti-
tied to representation in the Grand Lodge.
The Grand Secretary read the Report on For
eign Correspondence.
On motion of Brother James Connor, D. G. NJ
it was
Resoiued, That the report of the Secretary be
referred to committee Of three.
The following committee was appointed: Broth
ers James Connor, W. K. Blake and G. R. Hunter.
Brother q. W. Schroeder, frC the Committee
on Dispensations, made a report, recommending
that warrants Of Constitution be granted to the
following Lodges Boylston Lodge, of Lexington
District; Tumbling Shoals Lodge, Bethel Lodge,
Pine Grove Lodge, at Fort Motte Hope Lodge,
Williamston; Mount Hope Lodge and Stonewall
Lodge, of Millway, Abbevine The Committee
.Campben Lodge, at Kingstree, and that the dis
spensaton to Cross Hill Lodge be revoked
Brother Geo. q. Walter, from the committee to
whom was referred the correspondence between
G. NJ John R. Gorn, of Illinois, and G. Secretary
B1uns relative to the restoration of the Jewel OF
P. G. N. Colcock, of this jurisdiction, report as
follows:
Your Committee are profoundly impressed by
| the true Masonic inspiration which has actuated
| the Grand Master Of lhrois in thus correspond
| ence He has truly ana beautifully exemphneo,
| in the promptings Of his generous heart, those
| noble principles and tenets Of our order, wnlcn
knowing no North, nor South. nor East, nor Mest,
nculcate speace and good viii" upon ali Wltnin lts
| folds We, therefore, in the name OF this Grand
Lodge, tender to our distinguished brother our
warmest thanks for his truly Masonic connucs as
evinced BY him in this correspondence, ana re-
commend the adoption of the following resolu-
tions:
Resoiced, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge
be rendered to our distinguished brother =: d.
| Gorin for his exempifcation OF those sterling
qualities which adorn, dignity and give true mo-
| raj velue to Masonic character.
ResoLued, That the correspondence DetWeen y.
R. Go.in and the Grand Secretary be entered up
on the Minutes Of this Grand Lodge.
Broher c. Inglesby moved that the Grand
Lodge proceed to the election Of officers to-mor-
| row, at P. NJ. ...o
Brother Maurice moved to amend, by striking
out P. NJ, and inserting II A. NJ.
Considerable discussion ensued, and both OF the
above propositions being voted down, it was de-
cided to hold the election at P. ~, tomorrow
Brother James A. Hoyt, from the Committee
on the Report Of the Grand Lecturer, submitted
the following resolution
Resolred, That inasmuck as the Grand Leo
turers report shows it to have been physically I'M
possible for him to visit all the Lodges In the
Jurisdiction this year. and in order to secure uni
formity of work. the Office OF Grand Lecturer be
continued,
seve5.sl able speeches were made by Brothers
uor. connor Nash, Blake, and others, comph.
mentsry to the Grand Il" e"turer and the ability and
industry with which he had fulhil-' '''' '''''0'D
duties Of his Office.
The Report was adopted.
After the transaction Of some other informal
business, the Lodge adjourned until II o'clock A.
NJ, yesterday.
MORNING SESSION, WEDNESDAY,.
The Lodge was "called from refreshment to
labor" at II o'clock.
The following resolutions were ofered
By Brother Knight: That Bethel Lodge be per-
mitted to retain its rumber 112 recorded on the
roll Adopted.
By Brother Barnes: That Roslin Lodge, No. ss,
be permitted to abolish its bylaws and adopt that
portion Of the Constitution OF the Grand Lodge
provided for Subordinate Lodges. Adopted.
By Brother L. M. Grist: That Philanthropio
Lodge, No. 78, be authorized to change its time OF
meeting from third Monday to the third Friday OF
each mouth. Adopted.
By Brother Chichester: That the Grand Lodge
heartily approves of the efforts now being put
forth by the Lodges in the City of Charleston OF
holding Masonic Fair or Bazaar; and that the
Grand Secretary is hereby authorized to af61 the
Seal Of the Grand Lodge to the circulars by those
Brethren relating thereto. Adopted.
By Brother z. W. Carwile: That Concordia
Lodge, No. so, be allowed to change its time OF
needing to the third Saturday In eacn month.
Adopted.
BY Brother Witherspoon; That the next Annual
Communication Of the Grand Lodge be held in the
town of Anderson. ............q. -fe+-
Amended by striking out anderson" and insert
irg ssCharleston," and adopted.
The Committee on Bylaws, to whom was refer
ed the examination Of the Bylaws Of the several
Lodges, reported that they had examined the By
Laws of the following Lodges, with the proposed
alterations, and recommend the adoption OF the
same, viz: Prosperity Lodge, No. 115; Claremont
Lodge, No. g. Livingston Lodge, No. 119; Sum-
merton Lodge, No. 104; Gowansvie Lodge, No.
1O7; Allandale Lodge, No. 109; Strict Observance
Lo ige, No. 73; Rock Hill Lodge, No. Ill; Wash
ington Lodge, No. IA and stonewall Lodge.
Brother james Connor, D. G. NJ, made an inter-
esting report from the Committee on Dues, recon-
mending that in consequence Of the devastations
of the late war, Clinton Lodge, No. s, Harmony
Lodge RidgeSay Lodge, Flint Hill Lodge, be
released from the payment Of dues for the year
1857, and that the money paid by Ridgeway Lodge
be refunded. The report was adopted. a."
Brother Maurice proposed to amend Article 81
Of the Constitution, by striking out the whole OF
said Article and inserting the following: O.
call legislative power on the subject Of Masonry
is vested In the Grand Lodge, and all subordinate
Lodges in the jurisdiction are prohibited from
making any Bye-Laws whatever, and are required
TO be governed solely by this Constitution and the
Aheman Recon as hereinafter provided. Lodges
NAV. however, fix their times OF meeting, and the
amount of fees and dues, by simple resolution,
provided they be not inconsistent with the Constl-
tuition"
Also to amend Article 10 OF the Constitution by
inserting at the conclusion Of said Article the
words, Except where the representative or Grand
Officer shall reside in the city or town In which
the Grand Lodge holds its session, In which case
they shall receive no pay"
These propositions lie over for consideration.
The Lodge took recess until three P. n.
AFTER RECEss.
The election Of officers for the ensuing year be-