The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-17
ODD FELLOW S.


resontatves OF the hgnt worthy oraho Loage OF the
United States received at Irving Hall by the Grand
Master grand officers and large number Of the Rsvs.
rend Passed members Of New York and vicinity, The
hall was handsomely oarpeted and tasefully draped
with flags, among which were those OF England and
Russia. s-.....s q.
In brief speech Grand Master Gould welcomed Grand
Sire Sanders and the officers and representatives Of the
Grand Lodge Of the United States which was responded
10 as follows:-
MOST WORTHY GRAND MAsrER-For this, your cordial
and atefnal welcome TO the Inequalities OF your Jurls
dlcton permit me 10 extend 10 and TO the officers
and members OF tho Grand Lodge Of the State Of New
YORK The warnes and most sincere thanks OF the men,
oers OF the Grand Lodge OF the United states not only
for what you extend to but for the kind in
which the expression Of these feelings conveyed TO
u.s. For the frat time since the organization Of our
Order we meet In our Grand Lodge capacity IN the State
OF New York. one OF the earliest fields Of Odd Fellow
ship. Here In this city, more than sixty years ago,
organized and fourshed for q season. but failed
to take root; and, after brief period, Shakespeare
less than fifty lodges working under your juris
dicton in the city OF New York. showing conclusvey
toimy mind that with the growth OF this city Order
established here on the oath Of June 1928 has kept
even pace, and in view OF the well known order and
good feeling of the entire brotherhood OF this city, and
nua communication We meet here at This time to lcgIs
late for the welfare and beneht OF nearly
quarter Of million Of brethren BY
nent And we trust, sir our meeting may DO OF great
benefit not only TO your city and State but to Odd Fell
lowshp wherever II may exist We have hero repre-
sentatves from every State and Territory the Union,
as well as from the dominion. They have all come
up lay upon the common altar Of household their
best gifts for the welfare and interests OF Order
all cherish and hold dear 10 our hearts,
Order with the virtues OF which We have all been cog
regret that We members thereof II is also proper
tor me to state Most Worthy Grand Master, that one
annual meeting from the fact of that union lately
cemened IN this State-a uniou we trust never to be
again broken, We members Of the supreme head OF
the Order thank you for this act and hopo and pray
that, under the guidance and protection Of the
ana o ana na, won NAV n IN, ssa n
in Odd Fellowship. With excelsior your motto, may
your course be onward and upward until tho highest
peak In the Imagination Of the mind may be reached by
Tie Order n this great Empire State Of the Union. Sir
for your kind and hearty welcome now, in the name
and on behalf Of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge Of
the United States, extend TO you and ALL fra
ternal thanks OF that Right Worthy Grand Body
The Grand Lodge then proceeded to organize, there
being ITO members present.
OFFICERS OF The GRAND LODGE.
Grand Sire-James 7. Sanders Of Yonkers. n. Y.
Deputy Grand Sre-E. D. Farnsworth, Of Nashville,
Grand Corresponding and Recording Secretary james
1. Rldgely, of Baltimore Md.
Grand freasurer-Joshua Vansant OF Baltimore, Md.
Grand Marshal-John 8 Msiss Of phsdelphla, Pa
Grand Guaraian-John P. Foss, Of Chicago H. O'''''
Grand Aessenger-J E. Chamberlain, Of Baltimore,
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES,
Acknowledgements Mckinstry.
Arkansas-Rchard BRAGG
California; w. Dannals William A. Gilman, j. A.
McClelland, David Meeker.
Canada West--James Woodyatt
Conncctcut-Julius Atwood Frederick Botsford, Geo.
Deaware-Joshua Maris.
Distric, Columbia. f. Havcnner Fred. D, Stuart
WIN. r. NcLanc.
Florida George Damon.
Georga-John q. Deitz, J. @. Haupt.
ulinois-A. s. Babcock, Sam'l Willard Lull
Indana-F. J. Blair, Jas Hook, 7. D. McCarty, E. H.
Barry.
Iowa-w. 8 Burton, J. B. Glenn, E. J. Leech.
Kansas-F. P. Baker, II. Hastings G. A. Logan.
Kentucky-M. 8 Dowden, N. j. Durham, A. II. Ran
Louisiana-J. G. Dunlap, Luther Homes, A. W.
Hunter
Maine-wliam C Beckett Benjamin KIngsbury, Jr.,
Maryland-F A. Ellis, J, B. Escavails. H. r. Garoy,
MASSACHUSETTS,; D; Bancroft Samuel ". Hodges,
Michsan-B. W. Dennis, F. N. Foster, W. Cakes.
Mnnesosa-C Strong
- Missouri. NJ vei.ch. C. G. Maurs.
Nebraska-J J. Hockste,ter
Nevada. E. Sabine
New Hampshire-Joseph B. Adams, 6. 8. Davis, Ira
New Jersey-Frank r. Force, j. H. Horn, T. A. Ross
Now York-C; 4: Marvin. r. g. Miliard, James Tel.
North Carolina WIN J. Hoke
Nova Scota-John Mathoson.
ohio.-C. H. Babcock. J. W. Carter Daniel Fi.hiau.
OrOeon-samuel Ellsworth, @. Taylor
Pennsylvania. II. Bailey, r. A. Lamoertop, j. A.
Rhode Island-John F. Driscol H. L. Howard
South Carolina-J. G. Martin, wm Tnayer John Nc
Kenzie.
Tennesscs-T. C. Coleman, J. F. Hide, Thomas T.
Smiley.
TeIas-Henry E. Perkins, A. g. Richardson
Vermont-Sewe Morse.
virginia-E. II. Fitzhugh, Fl. Latham.
West virginia-wm. L. Hyland, J. F. Smith, Thomas
wisconsin-Q H. Barron, II. 8 Mack, II. L. Page
committee then appointed 10 draw for seats,
Representative Homes, Of Louisiana, Chairman; and
Committee on Credentials Representative Coleman, Of
Tennessee, Chairman.
On motion Of Representative EscAvAnLE Of Maryland
Il was resolved to meet at nine A. NJ, take Of
half an hour twelve n, and adjourn at three P. NJ
I'LL further arrangement
The Grand sre's report was then read, IN which
recapitulatsd his principal abors and decision for the
past year. and which closes tho following recommends
TONS
The degree Of Rebskah has been In existence some
sixteen years, and the experiment OF degree Of this
character has been fully developed In jursdc-
the wives OF the brethren while in others the degree
has never been recognized or received. I think tho
time has arrived when the degree should be consid
ersd OF the degrees Of our orderto be universally
recognized and conferred upon those entitled TO It,
the degree should be abolished Experience taught
crude and imperfect state; what should bewhiie
the work, as gwen, may DO uni orm, yet the busi.
ness matter connected thcrcwitn unseed and eacn
state has It's forms and regulations for comforting
this degree would respectfully suggest II the degree
Is 10 be- continued, that should be taken to
establish It upon a more permanent basis with
ENLARGED powers for doing good; such, for instance
the organization OF regular Degree lodges TO nfer this
degree with q code OF laws which shall DO uniform
throughout the Jurisdiction OF this W. Grand Lodgs
with all the powers TO elect their officers aud
members but making II the duty Of these lodges
TO be regularly chartered BY tho respective
Grand iodgcs-who thall' appoint the Degree
Masters for comforting the degree upon those
duly authorized 10 receive II. With organizations OF
this character or OF similar nature, and perhaps OF
comforting the degree daughters OF Scarlet Degree
members the age OF sshtecn years, think much
good might DO done Thus some Of the objections now
raised against the degree removed and tho degree placed
upon q more firm basis, II would become q help to
subordinate lodges, and field where the good and
tuous sisters might meet common ground 10 relieve
the sck<and distressed members OF their own lodges
trust this matter may receive your careful attention 1t
the present session, IS much anxiety is manifest
In numerous jurisdictions as TO what will DO
done with this degree. They all believe,