Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-11-01
L. o. o. F.
Annual Communication Of the
Is. W. Grand Lodge
i. o. %. F.
Fourth Days Proceedings.
.peciaI correspondence Appeal

Special Correspondence Appeal
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. @, 1858.
The r. W. Grand Lodge reassembled
this morning at nine o'clock. The pro
ceedings of the day were opened with
prayer by Grand Chaplain w. G. Hens
ley.
The minutes Of the preceding day
were read and adopted.
A resolution was offered by Rev. J. L.
farrell, and adopted, to tomato books Of
ritual snd degrees to Stark Lodge No. 50,
whose property was destroyed By fire.
The following resolution was uuani-
mously adopted
ReSOlUed, That this r. w. Grand
Lodge, in compliment to Mrs. James K.
Polk, widow Of eX-Pdesident PJik, a
ia appreciation Of the many virtues and
graces which adOrn her character aad
shed luster on the high social position
she fills, and for her sex, in a body, On
Friday, pay a visit 70 her at her mansion
and tender respects.
Reports we're read and received from
Representatives w. 81. Mcconnell, Com
mittae on Subordinate Lodges, and from
A o Sehorn, COMMITTEES on Charters
Representative Thomas H Cald-
well, Chairman of tue Committee
OF Conference with the Grand E4camp-
ment, reported that the $500 dunated ~
the Southern Relief fund, by the Grand
Lodge Of the United States, had been
divided, and SI0O0 given to the Grand
Lodge Of the state, and $500 70 the Grand
Eneampment.
The Finance Committee reported on
condition Of the books snd papers Of the
Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer.
They were found in an excellent cOndi-
NHA- n-A q -..E - NE- ~
style. The Grand Secretary hss received
during the past year, S5ll5 80, for
which ne has the receipts of the Grand
Treasurer for 1898 q, and for bills, etc.,
S2I2 IS, making the total amount.
The Treasurer reported fGBds on hand
at last settlement, S205l ~: received
from Grand Secretary, S4943 q total,
1894 So. OF this sum he has paid out
per vouchers 1856 So, leaving in the
treasury S3139 SO.
At ten O'Clock, according to previous
resolution, the Lodge went into secret
session and proceeded to the election OF
officers, with the following result NJ.
r. Elliott, of Gallati1, NJ W. G. Master
James Rodgers, Of Knoxville, r W. D.
Ct Master ). q. II. Dance, OF Fayette-
vile, r. W. q. Warden r. II. Barry,
of Nashville, r. w. q. Secretary ; Root.
Thompson, of Nashville, r. w. G..
Treasurer W. q. Hanslsy, of Corners
vile, K. w. g. Cnapiais Hervey Brown,
of jackson, Grand Representative TO
Grand Lodge Uaited States.
After the election of officers the Grand
Lodge took a recess until 2 O'Clock.
AT 2 O'Clock we reassemDled and the
Legislative Committee reported on the
matters referred to them. Their report
was received and coDcurred IN.
The COMMITTEES on the Report Of the
Grand Master made their report, Of
which the following are the main points
ResOlved, That all the official decisions
of the q. Master upon points OF Law, are
in accordance with law, aud are APP
proved by your committee.
Resolved, That so much of the Grand
Masters report in reference to immOr-
~alities, be referred to the Legislative
Committee, with instruction to reeOm-
mend stringent laws to put down the
monster vice, drunkenness, that is q
curse to our beloved Order, and that
should be froWned down by every lover of
virtue and morality.
RESOLVED, That we heartily indorse the
sentiment of the G.. Master in reference
to electiOneering for office, and ask that
the Committee on Constitution be di-
rected to frame q law to be Incorporated
in our Constitution or general bylaws,
incspacitating any candidate for holding
office in this Grand Lodge, or any Of her
subordinates, for twelve months, who
may be found guilty Of acting so indis-
ereetly.
Resolved, That the important subject
OF orphan fund and education of our des-
titute orphans be referred to a special
committee of five, whose duty it shall be
10 confer with a similar COMMITTEES from
the r. W. g. Encampment of Tennes-
see, and report al u next annual COM
municatiOn such measures as they may
in their wisdom see proper for carrying
on the good work.
Resolved, That the present system for
D. D. G. Masters Districts, De changed
80 as to conform the operations Of ID. u.
G.. Masters to one county alone, and that
all be required to report twice q year
Immediately after the installation of
o~fficers) under penalty Of dismissal from
Office.
A resolution was also offered and
adopted indorsing and approving OF the
- Widow and Orphan Fund Life Insur-
ance Company" OF this state, which Is
owned and controlled by the Lodges and
members Of the Order.
The Committee on q New Constitution
submitted their report through Repre-
sentative johnson, Of your city. The
Body then adjourned. The new cou5ti-
tuition will be read and voted On by the
Grand Lodge tomorrow. We hope to
get through all business tomorrow, and
make q final adjournment. There is an
adjourned meeting Of the Grand En-
campment this evening, commencing at
seven O'Clock.
Yours, etc., O.r'