The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-11-20

cation for removal of charter, and ask that
might DO received, in the name of his brethren. q
representative and delegate.
On motion Of Brother G. H. Waller or psndl
ton it was
~, ResG.ged, That Lodge No. IS, Flint Hill is here
Dy entitled. to representation in the Grand Lode
OF South Carolina.
The Grand Master then read his Annual Al
dress as follows;
ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER.
4srethren Of the Grand Lodqe
Of the State ofSouh Carolina
The Annual Communication Of the Grand Lodg
OF South Carolina is an occasion Of the ivehes
interest to the entire Brotherhood of Mason
within its limits; ana find it most agreeabl
duty to congratulate you upon the recurrence Q
the event with such auspicious surroundings. M
heartburnings, jealousles, other dsagrseable in
oidents have occurred during the last year 10 ma
the fraterna relations of our craft; and at no tim
previously has the institution enjoyed moro de
servedly the sympathy Of the public in general
and the JEALOUS and cordial cooperation of it,
members.
The ravages Of war, and the disasters to tn
crops OF thelast year, brought more or less suffer
ing to the doors Of many who had just claim!
upon the Order for assistance In thus emergenc,
the Lodges Of the State have provided as iberalll
as their scan! means would allow for the relief o
t.ae sufferers, while private charity has accom-
plished much in the allie Walton of tho prevailing
distress. From abroad We aasa lad the mos
tangible evidences OF the generosity OF Oul
brethren in the large donations made through the
Grand Masters or their associate officers. From
New York we have received two donations-one o.
$500, another Of $3.50. Illinois and Missouri have
likewise remembered Us, and rendered aid. Mime
sofa, far up in the Northwest, with comparative
ly young organization, has contributed ;he hand
some sum Of $500; while from the Montezums
Lodge Of New Mexico the hardy generous pio
neers of the plains have sent to their brethren o.
South Carolina $500, thus beautifully exompifying
the length and breadth Of that noble charity
which underlies and sustains our Order.
The entire amount thus received by me from
various Lodges is $1,73O. or this sum, ]
placed s1,73O in the hands Of the Grand SEQ
retary, the Deputy Grand Master, and Brother
William Gilmore Simms, requesting them to
to take charge Of the distribution Of the funds,
and after making proper enquiry Of tho various
Lodges in the State as to the extent Of the suffer
ing in each, to carry out the instructions and
tentions Of the generous donors. A circular was
addressed to all OF the Lodges, and their Reports
will show that the fund has been faithfully and
fairly dispensed.
a donation Of $50 from brethren IN Ohio was dis
bursed by me principally to the widows and Or
phans OF deceased Masons.
Our brethren In Kentucky ikewiEe placed in the
hands Of this Committee the munifcent sum of
$S $50 portion OF which has been distributed and
the remainder retained for similar purpose du-
ring the coming year.
In every instance havo made suitable acknowl-
edgment to the donors, but avail myself Of the
present occasion to reterata the sense OF profound
gratitude felt by me and the entire fraternity Of
the State for the generous ara timely aid furnish
ed to us by our noble hearted brethren abroad
May these acts impress upon us still more deeply,
the necessity Of cultivating and practicng that
charity and Masonic affection which enters so
largely into the duties and obligations Of our An
cient Brotherhood. Let the example teach US
that whatever may be the changes OF time or cir
cumstance the true Mason never departs from
that line OF fraternal duty which for ages has been
the guide and rule Of our order.
Dispensations have been granted during the
year for opening nine new Lodges. The names
and dates are as follows
l. Boylston Lodge, Lexington Court House, De-
cenber 4.
2. Cross Hill Lodge, Cross Hill, Laurens Dis
trict, December 10.
8. stonewall Lodge, Millway, Abbeville, Febru-
airy 25.
4. Pine Grove Lodge, Fort Motto, st. Matthews,
march,.
s. Hope Lodge, Williston, April s.
6. Hopewell Lodge, Duncan Mills, Barnwell,
Aprils.
7, Campbell Lodge, Kingstree, April Is,
8. Mount Hope Lodge, Gourdin's Station, April
Is,
8. .-- -, Tumbling Shoals, Laurens,
April 10.
Arenewal Of dispensation has also been issued
to Bethel Lodge, Spartanhurg District. lrecom-
mend that warrant Of Constitution be issued to
each OF them at your present Communication.
resolution was adopted at your last CCmmuni-
cation authorizing the appointment OF Grand
Lecturer, whose duty it was to visit the Lodges
end exempIify the work OF the various degrees,
correct inaccuracies, and secure unity. In De-
cember appointed Past Grand Master B. r.
Campbell to this position. He entered upon his
duties in January, and has visited about eighty
Lodges. His labors have Desr very Grduous, and
s:s Whole tln4e occupied tn the responsible work
devolved upon him. The report Of the Grand
Lecturer Will furnish full details Of his opera.ens
during the year. The few 4sssas ~l';'
been able to visit s..sssF be h-' ..cn have
and lssssu0''"-- -~ ended his lecture.
.--s 10 them, illustrated the great
officer, and 1 9 rnestly re. ommend that his Ser
vices be retained if possible, another year, within
which time he will be able to complete his vista
tion to all the Lodges in the jurisdiction.
The report of tho Treasurer, which will be roat
to you, exhibits financial condition Of the Crane
Lodge that is favorable and satisfactory. While
it does not show any considerable amount o
funds on hand, the Lodge is free from debt.
The foreign correspondence will be read TO yol
py tne SECRETARY, Auu WILL e1ulplt tniS Gran'
Lodge in the kindsst and most fraternal relation
with our sister Grand Lodges. The correspond
enoe attests the industry and ability Of the Crane
Secretary, and the zeal and energy brought t.
bear by him in his Office. His thorough knowl
edge OF the jurisprudence AID presidents Of Ma
sonry have enabled him promptly to discharge tn
varied duties Of his responsible Office to my entir
satisfaction, and, in my judgment. to the best in
terests Of the Craft.
Brother Joseph Rasky departed this life nea
Columbia, in January last, leaving his last will an
testament by which he devises his ontire estate
real and personal in this State and in Florida, t
the Grand Lodge Of South Carolina, in trust 70
the use and benefit Of deceased Master Mason
within this jurisdiction, and he designates tn
Grand Master as executor. Ina much as tha
officer may be changed at each annual commun
cation, and cease thereafter to stand in such rt
lation to the brethren, determined to renounc
the executorship and bring the matter before th
Grand Lodge for its consideration. The will an
oodiol have not yet been probated. have Learned
unofacially, that some claim has been set up
l.