Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-30

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ing Con ion Of the Order FrGpciT' Rsr.yE-
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Especial Correspor dence OF The Evening Star.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, sept. 2t1.
lsG9.-Editor Star.-The Grand Lodge OF rhe
United States. i. O o. F., assemble! in annual
communication. IN Pacific Hall, q. % o'eIn, I
this morning. There was a full re! .s-en;ation
and an unusual number OF Past brand :. res
"ere present Amorg e u. Trr- ,r-isfs,-,1r.
presenting represen'a.,.es sJI aim lssiou J. TIL
Grand Encampment q the Province of Ga 70.
Iio, dominion OF Canat Hrd ~, q srd l. ...
OF New Zealard.
The report of the Grsud Sirn e.. -Tatu,S-s-
the Grand Lodge upon he ausplc.-s clr-, .r-.
stances in winch the, assarrhI~f. af,r'vpr. i,
prosperity reigns throo ghout orr .de-sprF. ?
DOMAIN; that domain IL eXterHirc ~ ampII..-
ing itself under the insp ra'5.-. c, our NOBLE
principles TO the remOtaS' roD.i''s- aud G.
promise OF a universally which sh he {, K
tensiye with cIyilsa 'rn wherever - aII.sUh.
DUNG power shall plart its victC-lors stan
daTd." He then congratulated NJ ~cy .tlar
friendship, love, and truth ahou . al cur
councils, around cur altars, aud IL he inner
most heart OF our great fraternity, aS tue cardl-
nal virtues of odd Fellowship; that peace
blessed peace, which OF the essence of
divinity ITSELF presides as a heavenly uueep
over the entire surface OF our confederation.
ana that not single ripple appears to disturb
us serenity. Let us outpoor 10 the Almighty
architect OF the Universe our sincere thanksgiv-
ing for these especial blessings, and let rs ever
bave in view HIS great glory as ne true aim OF
Odd Fellowship"
OF the Degree of Rebekah the Grauf -s,re
submits that now that the Grand Lodge has
formally authorized the formation of such
lodges, the time has arrived when the 4 yraa
should &c placed on q footing with the rest Of
The wurk, and be so equalIZcd IN aEthoriiy
tnat these lOde should oe esta5li~ i~hed iC every
Gr',dictcE. He recommends that the privi-
lsEe Of reC-'ying the degree be extended 10 the
daugnteIs Oi Oud Fellows, Who have attained
the age cfs yhtsen years; for, II the degree was
designed 70 enhS' the active and jealous CO.
operation Ct laties IN eur work OF benevolenc..
~ wili WE 4 secure the characteristic ant
persistent energy Of the young OF the gender
Reference is MAJ o the ssmi-sentenuiaI
celebration held in Philadelphia on the 2otn OF
April last, and the District of Columbia To-
gether with other Jurisdictions participating
are highly complimentec for the handsome
display made on that OCCASION. II was, IN so
lar as numbers, general appointment respsc-
liability of appearance, correct department.
richness OF regalla ana moral prestige, as i'm
posing spectacle as our fondest wishes could
have desired, and its success for effect upon
the public mind, and as a testimonial OF onr
brotherhood III grateful commemoration OF the
day, was thorough and complete. Too much
praise cannot he bestowed on all who were en-.
gagged in the performance of their Respective
parts IN this great drama.
The report of the Grand Secretary exhibits a
most gratifying condition OF the Order, show
lng that its progress during the past year has
been healthful In the highest degree an that
IN every jurisdiction its administration has
heen characterized by great energy and zeal
tue fruit of which has been a large accession of
numbe and resources.
The Grand Treasures presents G. state M
france which 's the more gratifying because
II teNinceS degree OF strength 10 this egard
Iiss a.. ,'n ,ns ,n9reSns wants AND
dor int aor.a
and the consequent organization OF additional
grand Doc eS. As compared with the last fiscal
year ne revenue IS largely in excess, and Will
fuiiy meet the increased expenditures growing
out OF this session being held n San Francisco
aLd hus avoid the necessity of reducing thp
amount OF the invested funds.
IA examination OF the financial statements
submitted show that an Order we have a
nett capital invested near ten millions of dol
lars.
Appended rs a list OF the Officers and Renra
seniatlyes OF the Grand LJdge of the United
states from the Distrlc' OF Columbia and its
surroundings:
District of Columbia-Deputy Grand Sire,
Fred. ID. Stuart; Representatives, VIM. X
Mclean, Jno. F. Havenner, Cnarles B r.
Colledge.
acknowledgements oseph b. Esca.
vaille, Henry +. Carey, f. A Ellis Samuel
Snewdeni Grand Secretary, James L. Ridgely,
and Grand Treasurer, Joshua Vansant.
West tEirginia-Representati Geo Baird
Isaac II. Duval, Joseph Tolivar.
virginia-Representauv Hugh Latham,
EDWARD h. FitZhugh, ]. H. Robinson, fabsent)
The Gold Nugget, 95 pounds weight, and
valued at S22OOO, is now being exhibited to the
dIahd Lodge ana the itching of palms Is
general.
The Grand Lodge will tonight be received
by the Chamber of Commerce of this CITY,
More anon. Yours, &c. EYL.