Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-06-21
Grand Lodge Of New YOrk--3d
Days Proceedings.
sEcTARIANrsM IN THE WORK.

gives publicity to the following preamble
and resolution
Whereas, The primary aim and object
of Masonry is to unite men " who are Of
all nations, creeds and kindred upon
the broad platform of federation and
whereas, the introduction of matters in
the ritual having a sectarian tendency is
opposed to the universal and eosmopoli-
tan character of the institution there
fore be it
Resolred, That it is the sense of this
Grand Lodge that all sectarian refer
ences and differences are innovations
upon the landmarks Of Freemasonry and
should be stricken from the ritual, and
that the Grand Lodge so amend the
standard work that the Grand Lecturer
can teach it in conformity to this reso-
luton.
The resolution was proposed by Wor-
shipful Brother Solomons, on Wednes-
day, but the official Reporter to the
Grand Lodge did not then think it
proper to publish it, believing that it
was purely Masonic. TWAS then tabled,
but yesterday, on motion of W. Benz. De
Young, the resolution was taken from
the table and referred to the Committee
on Work and Lecture.
ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
For Grand Master there were three
nominations, viz: NJ, W. Stephen H.
Johnston, Present Grand Master r. w.
James Gibson, present Senior Grand
Warden, and R. w Deputy Grand Mas
ter John H Anthem The following
worshipful Brethren were appointed
tellers Edward Burlingame, Charles 4.
Foster, 7. NJ. Evans and Stephen Mar
shall
The R. ". John H. Anthem said VI.
W Grand Master and Brethren-L trust
l understand my duty as a Mason sufi-
GENTLY to take whatever Office may be
conferred on me by nay brethren. Under
ordinary circumstances / should be ready
to do so but to-day find that there
are two brethren nominated for the office
whose ability exceeds mine as much as
their experience is greater than mine l
do not, therefore, consider it my duty to
be a candidate on this occasion. When
elected Deputy Grand Master a yearagO,
then got in close relationship with the
VI. w. Grand Master, and the greatest
confidence and fraternal love have al
ways existed between us. In view of
all these circumstances 1 most respect
fully decline, with thanks, having my
name put forward as a candidate on the
present occasion. Applause.
The Grand Master also declined, and
in doing so referred to the various Offices
he had held in the Grand Lodge, and
said that he had known r. w Brother
Gibson as a gentleman with whom he
had been connected for the last twenty
FIVE years. We have, said he, met pro-
fessionally; we have met as private
friends, and never has there been rip
pie between him and myself, and | trust
that, with the assistance of the Grand
Architect of the Universe, there never
viii. l know him well | esteem him,
and I know that the interests of this
Grand Lodge will be safe in his hands.
know that he is fully competent to con-
duct the business of the Grand Lodge (
[ know that he is in possession of that
honesty and impartiality that viii enable
him to preside in the Grand East to your
and with credit to himself
and the Craft. Last year when | was
elected Grand Master he declined in my /
7avor. now am proud to return the
not only to him, but in ac-
,ordance with my own feelings. Iwould I
not accept the Office had to 90 through I
canvass for it at any time, and do not /
low desire a reelection. | therefore,
With thanks for your kind feelings, re-
,peetfully decline a reelection. Ire
nendOus applause.
ELECTION OF GRAND MASTER.
There being only one candidate in
the R. w and Hon. James
Gibson was elected by aeclamatiou amid
great applause.
The NJ. W. John W. Simons, r. W.
John II. Anthem and r. w Isaiah Ryn-
iers were appointed a committee to no
ify the Grand Master of his election
The committee retired, and on returning
introduced the R. w Brother to the
Grand Master, Brother Johnston, who
resumed the gsYel for the moment and
;aid " Brother and friend, | am proud
% inform you Of your election to the
high Office of Grand Master of Masons
If the State of New York. Is it your
pleasure to accept the Office p
The r. W. Brother rendered his heart
cit thanks, first to the grand Master for
lis personal kindness and next to the
Irand Lodge, and declared his accept
nee of the Office, promising to perform
IS high and responsible duties to the
vest Of his ability
The N. w. Robert D. Holmes nomi-
iated R. ". VIM. T Woodruff, and the
T. w. Stephen II, Johnston nominated
Z. W. John H. Anthem for Deputy
irand Master.
A ballot was then taken with the fol-
owing result Whole number of votes
asst, 214O; of which R. w. John H.
Anthon received, 1176 Of which r.
Y. William T. Woodruff received, 964.
r. w. John Il. Anthem was therefore
declared duly elected Deputy Grand
faster of MasOns of the State of New
[ ork for the ensuing year amid great
pplause.
GRAND SECRETARY.
For Grand Secretary there were placed
q nomination the following three r. w.
viz James NJ. Austin, present
Frederick w. Herring and
oseph B. Chafee.
A ballot was taken with the following
esult Whole number of votes cast,
903; of which r. w. Jas. NJ. Austin
eceived, 1868 of which r. w. f. w.
Herring received, BIG; of which r. w.
oseph B. Chaffee received, 319; ma
ority for Austin, 633.
During the counting of the votes the
!. W. and Rev. Bro. Ferdinand c.
1wer, Grand Chaplain, from the special
ommittee to whom was referred that
ortion of the address which referred to !
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