The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-19
THE ODD FELLOWS.

TIE OLO FEILOSNSs
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Morning Srasi0n of the Grand Lodge--Visit to
the jewish Orphan Asylum. the New York
Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. the Gro.
ron Water Works md the Park.
Punctuay at nine o'clock Tuesday morning the roll
Of officers and The representation by jurisdictions was
called, aud all OF the former and full quorum Of the
latter being present prayer was offered by tho K W.
Grand Chaplain, Rev. /. D. williamson, whep tho
Deputy Grand Sire proclaimed the Grand Lodsc open
for the transaction Of business.
The jurisdictions then called in their order for
business which Grand Treasurer submitted his
annual report which shows for the fiscal year The receipt
of $50 $40 81 the disbursements; and according 10
the estimates OF the Finance Committee ths sum will
meet all demands Tor mileage per diem and other ak
penses Grand Iod during this session. and eavs
q surplus of over 81, 0o0
Tho special order of the day being the consideration OF
resolutions offered at the previous session relating 10
beneficial membership of the Order the entire time
till the hour for adjournment was consumed IN discus
sion.
At twelve O'Clock the Reception Committee OF the
State Grand Lodge principal among whom are r o.
Pinckney had thirty-lve carriages in waiting.
which were speedily filled by the officers ana ana
Reception Committee and members OF tho press. Pro-
ceediog from Irving Hall through Irving place TO Four
;esntn street, thence :, rth avenue ana up sas 70
ninth street. through that TO Third avenue and then
by right Wheel were soon at the Jewish Orphan Asy-
Inst insti.ullon, in a Tow words F. @. NJ. Myer
Ser, who is President OF It, introduced the the
Grand Lodge to the Superintendent and OIL GERS OF The
Asylum, The superintendent. in a leng written
spccc which forth tho objects and charities Of tho
Institution, welcomed tho Grand Lodge and rendered s
hosptalilies Grand Sire Sanders rospapdsd IN behaif
of tao Grand Lodge; waen, Mayor Hoffman beng
aa BAT a' was Ne@ YORK city lad
been derded and viilhed as sort OF sonom
s was Ss nS~ n e9 her
United States II not in the world; that the plat
form Of this great city was broad enough Tor The peoples
congrega,ed and found resting place. He was proud
me. IN TINS cs,y the OF srsso Ts
throughout entire territory. and oven into tho no.
| dominion.
The boys Of the ASYLUM were exercised in their drill
and the girls In Singing when, after asy visit to tho
various apartments Of the institution the entire party
stantiai edblos and paatable drnkablea After due at
tenion bad been paid 70 this especial department. Comp
roer Connolly called upon for speech The Comp
roler declared that II man could not make speech
upon the subject Of our public charities aud that which
engaged the attention OF the august asscmbagc present.
he must BIO indeed dumb; but as many o. them were
going visit the duo and as the institution for those
unlortunstes was qite distance away, he would not
deain them. Upon retiring, Representative Fitzhugb
of Virginia thanks for the attentions bestowed
upon the Grand Lodge when all called upon to re-
enter their carriages proceed proposed route
After drive the east side OF the Rumble tho entire
party alehted aud ramb.ea through greater part OF
the Rambie, and thence to the main drive. near the
music pavilion, where the carriages took them up pro-
ceeded through the Park TO ll0:h street and thence
Deaf and Dumb. The exercises gone through here
wer. OF truly interesting character, tho
OF reaching by signs the comprehension OF tho mute
children. half dozen Of the smaller aud Afterwards
the number of larger children wore brought upon
the platform of the chapel TO exhibit Ia writing upon no
blackboard translation Of various signs gwen
oy 'her v wpe rc one
fsbng collaborating, milking, OF different classes or
birds animals. &c TIE elder eaSs rS wro Upon sns
being three OF either sex-her understanding OF who
and what their visitors were But for these interesting
productions they being quite lengthy, II u Impossible
10 find room. In response 70 the sentiments which
thsy embodied the Grand sire madc brcf
address OF thanks, which given by sgrs from the
principal to the children fast delivered, and which,
when concluded, was applauded by the UNANIMOUS
clnpping of hands of the little
Passing out and taking the road for the High Bridge
the members OF the Grand Lodge all declared themselves
fully compensated FOR the iasaos Of the drive aud I'M
pleasant ness OF the dist.
Reaching the headquarters OF the Cro,on Aqueduct
Commissioners High Bridge about sunset reiresh-
ments were provided by the Grand Lodge Reception
Committee when the bridge and It's surroundings were
viewed and admircd and all once more wore soon again
seated In their respective vehicles, and orders gwen 10
tho drivers to ''make for home"
Wednesdays session.
The Grand Lodge Of the United states recoAvoned ct
nine O'Clock yesterday morning AFTER prayer by ths
Grand Chaplain, Rev. I. D. Williamson, the Grand 0ll-
cers and representation from n quorum OF Grand
Bodies being present tho jursiciions we're called In
their respective order for tho presentation OF business
This order of bushes through with, the Grand Lodge
resolved itself into secret session Tor the pnrposs o.
placing the unwritien work OF tho order before the
representatives, and Immediately resumed according 70
the order for the day Tho yeas ani nays we're thcn
taken upon the adoption OF the resolution relative 70
tho an enimsnt alteration Of that portion OF tue laws
which prohibit beneficiary cass, when 1t vas de-
cided, by vote OF 81 for 70 0i against, 70 mako no
changes thercupon at present
Representative L.sunrcy Of Pa, asked permission
To introduce resolution. that the noxt session OF tie
Grand Lodge be held In the city OF Ptisbrrg, ia.
Resolution received and laid over under The rnls
Mass that the Goth Of April be designated and set aside
day for the general observance OF the subordinate
lodges Laid over under the rule.
A largo number OF resolutions was disposed OF Ia
similar manner to tho above when the consideration Of
reports Of committees was taken up.
Representative CAREY Of Nd, from the Legislative
Comsltteo, made the following report, which was
Adopted
To rur r. w Gs.Sp LopsE or THE UsIrrp STATE:
Tie Legislative Committee, 70 whom much o. the Grand
fared bss leave report thai nasmuch question Of
hs repeal q the law 81 @ hs desee has cear re-
Lode and a. no action yet The subject,
and Is uncertsin whether the degrees viii be abolished Or
sos h' that under Existing cssn q he
important character suggested by the NJ w; Grand sire
4 pre s"nmse arns the session y III, BODY
Gsa, e. Ss sn suss Sas wh a ps 70 hs
feet Tue LEGISLATION suggested And The ~ committee con
,are 70 perfect IL that ise same be referred TO specsl
rPpr n e reooanom or Reception 81 ss
wo By the several Jurisdictions also alluded 10 by the
dseree was originally adopted mere side degree
privileges and so an reIl part Of sss wos q - The
made compulsory upon those Jurisdictions that are unwi
Ing 70 receive IL
Tbs afternoon session was almost wholly consumed In
disposing Of previously proposed amendments to the
conssItuton OF the 0rAnd Lodge, most Of which were
hnally deferred for the action Of future sessions