Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-15
CIRCULATION UMRlVALLED
IN ELIZABETH.
Correspondence of the DAILY MoN1ToR.l
NATIONAL DIVISION SONS OF TEN
PERANCE--CLOSING DAY.
Washington, Saturday, June -.

Washington, Saturday, June IL.
Most Worthy Patriarch Foust pre-
sided. After the usual opening services,
the National Division took up for con-
sideration the proposition to lay an as
sessment of ten cents annually for each
new member initiated in a subordinate
Division, to be returned by Grand Di-
visions at the end of the year to the
National Division; the sum thus collect
ed to constitute the Propagation Fund
of the National Division, and to be in
lieu of the per capita tax of three cents
for each member reported to Grand Di-
visions by the subordinate Divisions at
close of annual terms, as heretofore
charged. Proposition finally adopted.
The National Division ordered re-
cess for the purpose of having photo
graphic picture of the members taken
by an artist, in front of the Patent Of
flee building. On returning to the hall,
business was resumed, and the follow
ing transacted
The time of next annual meeting OF
National Division at Newark, N. j., was
fixed for Wednesday, June %, 1870.
Amount of form of application for
charters of subordinate Divisions was
adopted, providing that hereafter the
property and effects of Divisions for
feiting or surrendering their charters
should vest in the Grand Divisions hav-
ing jurisdiction, to be held in trust for
the purpose of the Order.
An amendment of chapter 7 of the
code was adopted, by striking out the
first section which limited the time for
which travelling, withdrawal OF clear
ance cards should be granted.
The following amendment was like
wise adopted Add to section of chap
ter G of code of code, the following
Provided, that if the brother does not
appear to be re-oblgated within thirty
days after the said action, the vote to
retain him may be rescinded, and new
ballot ordered and taken on the ques-
ion of his expulsion or retention"
Numerous other proposed events
were rejected.
An appropriate obituary record of the
death of james ID. B. Frazee, of Grand
Division of Nova Scotia, and Hon. Leo
nard Chase, of Grand Division of New
Hampshire, late members of this body,
was adopted.
An appeal case was decided, affirm
ing the principle that no portion OF the
regularly recorded minutes of a subor-
dinate Division can legally be expunged.
Resolved, That dispensation to AL
thorise subordinate Divisions to elect
minors otherwise ineligible) to Office,
may be granted by the G. w. p. of the
jurisdiction, on the written application
of the subordinate Division desiring
the dispensation and said dispensation
must be in writing, signed by the G.
W. p. and attended by the G.. Scribe,
with seal of Grand Division affixed.
On motion of General Cary, resolved
that public meeting be held under the
direction of the Most Worthy Patriarch
tomorrow Sunday morning, at ten
o'clock. to be addressed by members of
the National Division. Other public
meetings were also announced to be
held in the afternoon and evening, I'M
der direction of the Committee of the
Grand Division of the District
A fervent resolution of thanks to the
bre thren Of the Grand and subordinate
Divisions in the District for their ear
nest, constant and successful efforts to
minister to the pleasure of the visiting
representatives was unanimously adopt
10y by a rising vote.
DR.. Lees, the delegate from England,
being called upon, made an eloquent
address to the National Division, which
was loudly applauded.
Brother T. NJ. Bradley, the efficient
Chairman of Committee of Arrange
ments of the Grand Division, ANNOUNCE
ed lthat by action Of said Committee he
had been instructed to present DR.. Lees
two copies of the picture (taken to-day
of members of the National Division.
The business being completed, the ses-
sion was declared adjourned. H.