Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-06
ODD FELLOWS.
Fourth Day g Proceedings Of abe Grand
lodge of the United States, i. o. o. +.
From the San Francisco Times, Sent %.

1
Prayer by Bro ] W Venable. W Crane
Chaplain.
Bro Vestch. P Sire, formally introduce,
Bro W G Parke. P G. of Excelsior Lodge No.
Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, who was cordial!
welcomed by the NJ w Grand Sire, and invited
to a seat aEst .t-
Rep Ellison, of Massachusetts,, from the Com
mittee on Credentials. reported the creden tial
of Special Deputy Grand Sire A Meacham
from Australia and New Zealand, regular.
Invitation to visit Apollo Lodge No l23. &C
Constitution of Arkansas Eneampment No
returned as irregular in form.
| Rep Dowden, of Kentucky, from the Commit
zee on constitutions, submitted the following TO-
| Resolved. That amendments to the constitu-
ton OF the Grand Lodge of California, save Sec
| ton Z, be approved.
Req. DOEden. of Kentucky. from the same
committee, reported tavorably on amendments
| to constitution of Ohio Grand Lodge. Same re-
/ port for Grand Encampment of Connecticut.
1 Also for Grand Lodge of Connecticut. Also for
i Grand Encampmept of California rtt.rt.
Rep Carter, of Ohio. from the Special Com
mittee, to whom the subject had been referred.
4 submitted the following report:
Resolved. That the proposed Grange in the
| requirements for membership in the Degree of
Rebekah is inexpedient.
| Rep Carter, of Ohio. from the same commit
| tee, reported in favor OF requiring an annual
report from the several Jurisdictions respecting
| Lodges of the Degree of Rebekah instituted by
them.
Rep Carter. of Ohio. from the same commit
| tee, submitted the following:
Resolved, That each jurisdiction be and are
hereby authorized to prepare and adopt sqita-
bic form of Charter for Rebekah Degree Lodges.
Rep Fitzhugh. of Virginia. from the Judiciary
Committee. submitted the following report,
The following inquiry has been submitted by
the Grand Lodge of Nevada, and referred to
| the Judiciary Committee. viz:
Does Section of Resolution on page 1885, of
Proceedings of Grand Lodge United States. de-
n nf q On
of the Degree of Rebekah. make it illegal to
nominate for the position of N. G.. of Rebekah
Degree Lodge. an acting Noble Grand of a Sub
ordinate Lodge, whose term of office will have
expired previous to the time for his installa-
ton into the office of Noble Grand Of the Re-
bekah Degree Lodge.
For certain stated reasons the committee an
swer that it is not illegal to make the nomina.
ton contemplated by the inquiry.
Rep. Fitzhugh, of Virginia, from the same
committee, reported as to a dispute between
PIincipia Lodge No. 10. of New York, that
they find nothing in the shape of complaint or
appeal upon which the Grand Lodge-can act.
Rep. Tuley, of Indiana, from the Committee
on Finance. reported adversely to printing with
drawal and travelling cards on parchment.
Rep. Carter, of Ohio, from the special COM
mittee to whom was referred the matter of
form of ceremony for instituting Rebekah De-
gree Lodges, and the installation of the officers
of the same. reported that the committee re-
spectfully ask leave to present their report at a
Pursuant to the order to that effect, the
Lodge took up the reports of committee now
lying on the table. in the order in which they
appear on the Journal. The following were
adopted: Report from the Committee on the
State of the Order, page 40, Daily Journal, as to
the eXpediency of permitting Subordinate
Lodges, which do not confer degrees, to ballot
for degrees in the InitiatOry Degree; on the sub
ject of authorizing Junior Order of Odd Fell
lows; in relation to printing the charge books,
and all other printing which may be required
by the Grand Secretary; on the amended con-
stitutiOn OF the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. on
the amended constitution of the Grand En-
campment of Iowa; on the amended constitu-
ton of the Grand Lodge of Oregon; on the con-
stitution OF Repiton Encampment No. Is. North
Carolina; on the amended constitution of the
Grand Encampment of Ohio; on the cOnstitu-
ton of Paradise Lodge No. 2. New Mexico; on
the amended constitution of the Grand Lodge
of the District Of Columbia; on the amend
ed constitution of the Grand Encamp-
ment of Kansas; on the subject of abolish
ing the Past Secretarys degree; in reference to
class life insurance; on the institution of Repi-
ton Encampment No. Is, North Carolina; on the
institution OfCharity EncaDpment No. 5, 0nta-
rio; directing the Grand Corresponding and
Recording Secretary to contract with Messrs.
Joseph Winterburn 4 Co., of San Francisco for
printing the Revised Journal; that one black
ball only shall be necessary to reject in any En-
campment under the immediate jurisdiction of
the Grand Lodge of the United States; on the
Semi Centenary National Celebration at Phiia4
delphia; on the resolution of Rep. Ramaley, of
Minnesota, in reference to the consolidation of
Widows and Orphans Funds of Subordinate
Lodges; on the resolution of Rep. Brown. of
Tennessee. IN reference TO allowing any Past
Grand to introduce a visiting brother IN good
standing to his Lodge; refunding the per centage
paid into the Treasury by the Encampments of
Ontario; upon the subject of adopting new fune-
raj service.
| Rep. Ross, of New Jersey. moved the follow
ing resolutions. which were referred to the
| Legislative Committee:
L Resolved That M Al f-oro NJ,
Lodge or Encampment for cause. being de-
prived Of the right to receive benefits or par
ticipate in any degree in the work or business Of
| the Order, is not chargeable with dues during
the term of his suspension.
Resolved, That all laws inconsistent with the
above be repealed.
Rep. Ross, of New Jersey. announced the
| death Of three Past Repres entatiVes from New
| jersey:
Rev. John Pearce, whe represented the Grand
| Lodge OF New jersey in the sessions of 1888,
1894, 1885 and 1886, died in the city of Brooklyn
| N. j., since our last annual session.
| The resolution relating TO per diem. that the
| Committee on Mileage and Per Diem shall COM
pute the number of days for which each mem-
| Der is entitled to receive compensation seven
| days, was adopted.
Bro. Veiteb. p G. Sire. from the Special Com
mittee on the subject of the Digest, reported
| the following resolutions:
Resolved. That the Grand Corresponding and
| Recording Secretary is hereby authorized TO
| prepare a complete Digest of the existing laws
| ana decisions OF Jne brdIu LOdge oil the united
| states, with authority TO employ such assistance
| as he may deem necessary, aud submit the same
to the next session for approval.
Resolved, That the Grand Corresponding and
| Recording Secretary be directed to carry into
| effect the resolutions submitted by the Special
| Committee on the Book of Forms, as found on
| page g. 81 Journal, and that he be directed tC
issue the Book of Forms at as early day as
| practicable,
Rep. French. of Indiana, announced the
death Of Pest Grand Representative William ).
Smith. of Fort Wayne, Indiana,
L Rep. Funk, of Indiana, announced the death
of Grand Master Rev. Samuel L. Adams, Of
| Indiana, p. G. Rep. of Kentucky, on the I'D Of
| August last:
hep. Spring. of New Hampshire, announced
the death Of Nathaniel T. KimbsH. a Past
| Grand Representative from New Hampshire
| on the 18th day of March last. at his home il
Rochester, New Hampshire, ut the age of sixty
| one years.
Rep Paine, of Rhode Island, announced thu
death of Past Grand Masters and Past Repre-
sentatives Daniel Wilkinson and George "
Ham, Of the jurisdiction of Rhode Island, VIII,
for more than twenty-five years were firm aIC
tried members of the order. ~ p
| Rep. BTistOw, of Oregon, from Special Com
mittee, submitted a report recommending th'
| adoption of the following resolution:
| Resolved, That upon proper application from
| q sufficient number of brethren in Germany, fO
authority to organize Lodge or Lodges, tha
the NJ. w. Grand Sire be, and he is hereb!
authorized and instructed to issue dispense
| ton for such lodge or Lodges and to appOin
| and commission a Special Deputy, if in hi!
opinion the good of the Order reqnire il, will
| full power and instructions to institute the In
| dependent Order of Odd Fellowship in Ger
| many with such restrictions thereon as on
| laws and the necessities OF the case may require
and that he may. in like manner establish tn
| same in other civilized countries, upon pTope
| application for the same.
| Rep. Fox, of California, from the Legislative
| Committee, reported the following resolution
| That a new charter be ISIS aed to the 6ranC
! l. I'D Of NpVlla hearing
| original charter, but corrected In matters o
| form, and with the title of the said Gran,
Lodge the same as found in its constitution o
Rep. Carey, of Maryland from the Legisla
tive Committee, submitted the following Teso
| buttons:
Resolved, That it shall not be legal 10 ex
| pei or suspend members uf this Order for ron
| uagment Of dues.
T. Resolved. That any member of subordi
nate Lodge or Encampment OF this Order fail
ing to pay his regular dues, as required by tn
by.laws of such subordinate, until the arrear
| thereof, exclusive OF fines or assessments, ar
| equal in amount to one years due, shall b
held to have voluntarily resigned his member
| shin in such subordinate, and shall be drOppe'
| from the roll thereof provided, however, tina
| no member shall be dropped while undo
| charges for misconduct.
Resolved, That any person thus dropped ma
| be readmitted to membership, either IN his toT
| mer subordinate or IN any other subordlnat
| lodge, subject TO the general and local laws re
gdrulng reSiueuCe, upon dppllCdllOil, III Iue . III
manner as may be required of candidate io
limitations; he shall pay an admission fee in n
| case to exceed the customary initiation fee pre-
yided for by the bylaws of the subordinate
which such application may be made; and b
| shall take such rank only in such subOrdipat
az he may prove himself entitled to.
Resolved That the provisions of these resi-
: lutions shall apply to all persons heretOtOI
! | suspended, expelled or dropped from member
ship, for nOn-paymeut Of dues and for no otht
r. cause, and to members Of defunct subOIdinai
| lodges OF encampments.
i Resolved, That the foregoing resolution
shall have the full force and effect OF pOsitlV
| law and shall GO into Operation from and attt