Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-10-27

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AoHP SeahOrn, LEG High Priest,
r H Barry, R W G Scribe, Nashville.
Robert Thompson, R W G Treasurer,
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ii VIII Christopher, R W G S Warden
being absent, the G P made the following
pro tenn. appointment:
Hugh Carroll, R W G-s-WardeD, Nash
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Pep Day moved that the reading of
the minutes be dispensed With, and they
be adopted as printed, which motion pre-
vailed.
The G Patriarch appointed the follow
ing committee on credentials, to-Wit: NJ
C FOulk, P CP, J P Prescott, P CP, al
James'T Bell, P G-P. TtT~T-
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDEN-
TIALs.
AObA VII SlShCuNldib OCS
leave 10 report that they have examined
the certificates of the following, and find
ing them correct recommend that the APP
plicants be admitted as Representatives:
n S Davis, Ridgely Eucampment No l.
Thomas Mofett, Gayoso Encampment
No3.
George Mellersh, GayosO Encampment
No 8.
Hugh Carroll, Olive Branch Encamp-
ment No4 DO
J N COmegys, Brownsville Encampment
Knox A Mcconnell, Madison Encamp-
ment No IA. = IT 81. h.
A L Davis, Hebron, Encampment No
L B webb, Hebron EOcampment, No
I H Boetick. Hebron Encampment, No
] L Haynes, Hebron Encampment, No
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w A Wade, Hebron Encampment, No
%.
w Fulgum, Sahara Encampment, No
81. r..
Moses P Cox, Cageville Encampment,
No 26.
Julius Wilhemsdofer, Gibson Encamp-
ment, No %. -..
X j Geiger, Ridgeley EncampmentNo1 l.
Frank Atiener, Olive Branch Encamp-
ment No 4.
Philip Eichborn, Sahara Encampment
No "a.
NJ c FOulk, Ridgeley Encampment Mol.
Robert Thompson, Olive Branch En-
campment, No 4. .......-...-.
J III Harper, Stark Encampment No TO-
James Rodgers, Knoxville Eneampment
No II.
Solomon Rothschild, Wilson Encamp-
ment Nol5.
Stith Richardson, Fowlkes Encampment
No 20.
VIII Shuttle, Sahara Encampment No
"a.
eGeorge W Day, Gibson -Encampment
No IS.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
The G Patriarch appointed the follow.
Jog standing committees:
Finances-M d A Nolen, B Bingham,
J H Harper.
State Of the Order Prescott, Stith
Richardson, w H Mcconnell.
Charters-John F Hide, D DAnbury,
W H Shuttle
Grievances-B Bingham, L Haynes,
r q Henderson.
Appeals T Bell, NJ Frank, T H Be-
stick.
Claims-M c Foulk, George L Mcclure,
j Wilhemsdoffer.
Unfinished Business-M Cox, wa
Wade, George Mellersh.
GRAND PATRIARCH's REPORT.
The Most Worthy Grand Patriarch SUBJ
mitted his report as follows, which was re-
ceived and referred to a committee con-
sisting ofG w. Day, w. E. Foust and |
James Rodgers:
NASHVILLE, Oct, &c, 186S.-1O the R. |
". Grand Encampment /. o o. +. Of the
State Of Tennessee -PATRIACHs AND BRETH-
rem Another year has passed since our
last Annual Communication Ia year of IN
exampled prosperity TO this branch of our |
ORDER and by the will Of divine Provi- /
dence we are again permitted to assemble |
in Legislative capacity to labor, trust, for
the future welfare and prosperity of our be- /
loved Order. Ietus then not forget to return |
thanks to the Grand Patriarch above for the /
many blessings Youchsaled TO US during the |
past. and invoke his kind care and pro- /
lection for the future. 1t is my earnest |
prayer that all our labors may be blessed |
to the promotion of the best interest of our
hoDored institution. Let us come to the \
work with pure hearts and clean hands
and a determination on the part of each /
to do his whole duty, ever keeping in mind |
that wise teaching of our ritual, that in
order TO be successful, Individual action
must be combined with associated effort,
that each should do his individual duty, is
essential to the integrity of the whole.
On entering upon the duties Of the Office
of Grand Patriarch, promised TO perform
them to the best of my ability, and ex-
pressed the hope, that with the assistance
of my predecessors and the Patriarchs
generally, to be able to do 20 to the salts
faction Of all. How far | have succe ded,
the Grand Encampment must determine
What errors | may have committed, as
sure you, Brothers, have been Of the head
and not of the heart. / therefore submit
my report with the inward satisfaction of
knowing that have administered the Of
fee without prejudice or parliality, and
with full confidence that on reviewing my
acts, you will do me justice.
Since entering upon the duties of the
office, have been seriously impressed with
the responsible position and the important
relation which the Grand Patriarch holds
TO the whole jurisdiction. To be placed at
the head of an institution like ours where
corner stone ia the great principle of uni
versal brotherhood, supported by the pill
lars of Faith, Hope and Charity, with the
motto of Friendship, Love and Truth, in
scribed upon its banners, is an honor Of
which any man may we'll feel proud, and
should impel its recipient to renewed ex-
ertion to use all his influence and HE ener-
gies TO advance its interest aud promote it's
cause.
In compliance with the requirements of
the Constitution, l now proceed to lay he
fore you a record of my official acts. Wi h
a view of Increasing our membership suf-
tiCiently TO entltle ns TO an additional |
representative in the Grand Lodge Of the
United States, my first official act was 10
'i-sue circular, one OF which was mailed
TO each D. d. G.. p, and one TO each En-
Campment 10 the Jurisdiction, viz cirCu-
lar herewith submitted and marked No !.
10 accordance with a resolution passed
at the last session, on the 29lh of Novem-
Der, / issued a duplicate charter TO Knox
willie Encampmcnt No. II, in the names of
the original charter members, viz: James
A. Deery, Ayro A. Barnes, W. NJ. Church
well, VIM. Hunt, Daniel Lyons, William
Lyons, Jr., and NJ. d. BeaIden, and COM
missloned i. {. 7. James Rodgers, d. d.
q, II with instructions 10 re-organize said
Encampment AS early "a practicable
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