The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-02-19
LOOAL AND STATE NEWS.

ARcu CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAnoLINA.-The annual
con onvocation of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter Of
this State was held at Greenrille on Tuesday sand
wednesday. February llth!and 18th. The attend
ancc of delegates from subordinate Chapters was
greater than for several years. one-half being rep
resented at The opening Of the convocaiion
Tie Grand Chapter was opened in ample form
by NJ E.. r. 8. BnuNs, of Charleston Grand
High Priest The venerable Grand Secretary, r..
E.. ERENEzEny THArER, was at his post zand la-s
bored assiduouey in the discharge Of his official
duties.-Mhen-the organization Was completed on
Tuesday, the annual address of the Grand High
Priest was read, and elected profound attention
The address is marked by the usual ability of its
author, AMI makes appropriate references to the
several subjects arising for the consideration Of
the Grand Chapter. During the past year, the
iG,a and High Priest reports great improvement in
the condition of Royal Arch Masonry of South
Carolina, and asserts 'fhnt it is in q sound and
healthy progress, and one full Of promise as we'll
in regard to the increase of working members as Of
working virtues.
The various Standing Committees we're appointed,
and their work apporlioned to them ....
In the afternoon the election of officers to serve
the Grand Chapter for the ensuing year took place.
with the following result:
Comp. R. S. BRUINS, of Charleston, NJ. E. Grand
High Priest.
Comp. 3. RUSH CAarBEII, of Laurens, NJ. E.
Deputy Grand High Priest. u
Comp. MONTGOMERY MOSES, of Sumter, R. E.
Grand King.
Comp. c. NJ. MILLER, of Laurens, R. E. Grand
Scribe. 7I.s
Comp. Rev. SAMUEL LEARp, of Chester, Most
Reverend Grand Chaplain. i''. Z
Comp. C. F. JACKSON, of Columbia, R. E. Grand
Treasurer.
Comp. EpExEzrn TnArEn, of Charleston R. E.
Grand Secretary
Comp. W. H. D. GA1LLAnD, of Pendleton, E:
and Grand Captain Of the Host.
Comp DANIEL W. HAYNES, Of Florence, E. and
Grand Royal Arch Captain.
Comp. L. F. MYERS Of Charleston. Grand Sem
inel. ...,. ....5, i,..
Committee on Foreign COrrespondence.- Companion
MosrGoMEnY Moses, of Sumter, Chairman; with
Comps JAMES BRINE, of Greenville, and G. E..
CHICHESTER, of Charleston --,'
This embraces the most important proceedings of
the first day, and at p. M the Grand Chapter ad-
journed ~
On Wednesday morning, at 101 o'clock, the
Grand Chapter resumed labor, with Comp. r. s..
BRUINS. Grand High Priest in the Chair. The an
nual report of the Committee on Foreign Cores
pondence was read by the Chairman, Comp. Mont
coMER- NOSES of Sumter. This is m able and
lengthy document comprising thorough review
of the proceedings of nearly all the Grand Chap
ters in the United Stnes, and afordng much light
on capitular Masonry. It's reading occupied more
than two hours, and during the whole time re-
ceived the most earnest and respectful attention
Such manifestation Of interest is tho highest com
pliment possible to bestow upon this elaborate and
faithful Report. On motion, it was ordered to be
spread upon the minutes and published with the
proceedings of the Grand Chapter.
The rest of the morning session vas occupied by
reports of Standing Committees, various resolu-
tions, &c. ~
After short recess, the Grand Chapter was
Grand officers elect took place. The Grand High
Priest, on resuming the robes of Office briefly and
appropriately returned his thanks for the honor
conferred upon him by the unanimous vote of the
Grand Chapter, and pledged his earnest efforts for
the promotion aud advancement of our ancient
fraternity. When The installation was concluded.
the final reports Of the Committees were received,
G., H.
The Royal Arch Degree was then exempli6cd by
the Grand High Priest, after which the Grand
Chapter was closed in ample form.
This faint outline of the proceedings is ncccs-
sarily imperfect, as we write from memory. Alto
gethcr, the meeting was harmonious and pleasant,
each one striving to contribute full share in pro-
noting fra,crnal good feeling and pc, peuatng the
bonds of peace.
The next annual convocaton of the Grand
Chapter will be holden, Dec Foiente, in the city of
Charleston, on Tuesday, the 9th of February, AID.
1869.
We cannot conclude this summary Of proceed
pgs, without referring to tine cordial hospitality
and. fraternal courtesy exhibited by the Compan-
ions residing in and around Grecnvillc. They
were ably seconded, too by the brethren and citi-
zcns generally and we know that the members of
the Grand Chapter reluctantly bade farewell to our
mountain city, where they had been the recipients
of SO much ttenton and politcness.
WALR4LLA.-The Sumter Tatchman has the fol-
lowing in reference to our sister town:
We have been pleased to notice, from time to
time. Indications of improvement Mt Walhaa, as
well in other of the upper portions of the State
And we say Wahalln, especially, because Sumter
has recently lost by isn gain, in the removal
thither, of the Misses Morgan and Miss Moure
whose excellent Seminary was so highly priced in
our midst. We are pleased to learn that these cs
timable ladies have opened school at Walhalla,