The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-11-20
COLUMBIA S. O. MORNING. NOVEMBER 90 1869 yo
The Grand Lodge---A. r. N.

The Grand Lodge---A. r, N.
The committee appointed to consider
the plan of erection OF q new temple,
reported favorably on the scheme for
erecting it in Charleston. and the report
was adopted by very large majority.
Several other committees reported on
various matters of Masonic Importance,
but of no public interest. and at the con-
stitutional hour the annual election for
Grand Officers to serve for the ensuing
yearlwas entered into, with tho following
result: Grand Master-M w. Brother
james Conner, of Charleston. Deputy
Grand Master-R. w. Brother W. K.
Blake, Of Spartanburg. Senior Grand
Warden-V. ". McCulloch, of Green
vile. Junior Grand Warden-V. w. J.
8. Buist, of Charleston. Grand Trea-
surer-V. w. II. w. Schroeder, of
Charleston. Grand Secretary-V. w.
B: Rush Campbell, of Laurens. (vice NJ.
w. Brother r. S. Bruins, of Charleston,
declined.) Grand Chaplain-M. Rev.
Brother j. r. Pickett, of Edgefield.
The following officers were appointed By
the Grand Master: Senior Grand Dea-
cons-W. Brother f. w. Carwile, of
EdgCfeld, and w. Brother 81. Coving-
ton. of Marlboro. Junior Grand Deu-
cons-W. Brother G. P. Townsend, of
Marlboro, and w. Brother G. M. Jor-
dan, of Abbeville. Grand Marshal-W.
Brother P. X. Coburn, of Summerville.
Grand Pursuivant-W. Brother G. G.
Jaeger, Of Laurens. Senior Grand
Stewards-W. Brother D. L. Gilchrist
of Marion, and w. Brother J. NJ. De-
Lorme, of Sumter. Grand Tyler-W.
Brother W. A. Wilson. of Charleston.
The report of the Committee on the
Rules of the Order, which was made the
special order for this hour, was taken up,
and, after some discussion, adopted.
Brother r. s. Bruins was recognized,
and received, as the representative of the
Grand Lodges Of Missouri and Tenncs-
see, near this Grand Lodge.
The Committee on the Grand Lectur-
er's Report recommended the adoption
of resolution allowing the said Com
mittee to remain in session until the
next annual communication, in order
that they might have time to propose
plan for the appointment or election of
District Deputy Grand Masters. Adopt
ed.
An official communication from the
Grand Lodge of Canada, Of only Ma
sonic Importance, WAS received as infor-
nation.
The Committee on the Report of the
Grand Secretary on Foreign Correspond
ence, submitted the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolred, That the Grand Master ap-
point committee, at this communica-
tion, to remain in session; and that the
Grand Secretary do furnish to the said
committee-two weeks previous to the
next annual communication-h report
on foreign correspondence, SO that the
committee may have time to examine the
same, and make such recommendations
for tho action of the Grand Lodge as in
their opinion may seem fit.
resolution was adopted, presenting
to Brother Il. s. Bruins, Grand Secreta-
ry, q suitable Masonic jewel, for his
efhclent services rendered iii that capaci-
ty, and as a token OF the esteem enter
tanned towards him by the Grand Lodge.
The Committee on the Treasurer's
Report submitted their report, which
was adopted; and the report of the Com
mittee on Bylaws, which was also sub
mitted, was adopted.
The Committee on the Communica-
tion OF the Grand Lodge of Ohio. sub
mitted n report, which was adopted.
tno ioio"inS RESOLUTION was offered
and adopted:
Resolred, That the Grand Master be
respectfully requested to incorporate in
his next annual address such decisions
made by him during the year as in his
judgment will be of Importance to the
craft in this jurisdiction.
After very harmonious session of two
days, tho Grand Lodge of South CARROLL
no closed its labors. to assemble again in
Charleston. on the third Tuesday in No
vember, 1870, ut IL o'clock noon.
Charleston (,,ur;cr