The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-03-10
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
Grand Lodge for the state of
mississippi.
NATcnEz, Mss, July A. L. 5sl


Pursuant to certain resolutions of Har-
mony Lodge. No. 3d. unanimously concurred
in by Andrew jackson Lodge, No. Ia Con-
veution was called for the purpose of es-
tabliShing Grand Lodge of Ancient Masons
in the State of MiSSiSSippi; and agreeably
TO previous notice, the Masters and War
dens of said Lodges. AND Past Masters con-
vened at the city of Natchez. on Monday,
9th day of July, a. l.. 5Sl9 when the fol-
lowing delegates and brethren appeared in
CC@T sntion.
From Harmony Lodge, No. 33-Bros.
Christopher Rankin. w NJ, Chiffon +.
Stiles, 5. W., Christopher Miller, j. W.
From Andrew Jackson Lodge. No. IL
Bros. EDWARD Turner, w. NJ, George Il
Williams. 5. w, John 5. Corn. j. W.
From Washington Lodge. No. I7.-Bros
Israel Loring, w. M, Amos Whit, z, ). W.,
L. T., Cornelius Haring, J. w, z. L.
Bros. Elijah Smith Henry Postlewaite,
George Newman, Henry Tooley. Joseph
Newman, Stephen Carter, Lewis Winston.
James Lombard, Robert Alexander. AnthO-
ny Campbell, and David Mathewson, Past
Masters.
Bro. f. Smith, being the eldest Past Mas
ter present, was exalted to fill the Chair, and
Bro. G.. L. Stiles WIS appointed Secretary.
On motion of Bro. Rankin, the Counvel-
ton unanimously
Resolved. That it is expedient and highly
necessary at this time TO form and organize
a Grand Lodge for the State of Mississippi.
to the election of officers for the Govern
ment of the Grand Lodge; and, on counting
the ballots. Bro. Henry TooIey was foNnd 20
he elected Nj. w. Grand Master, and was in
stalled agreeably to ancient form.
The NJ. w. Grand Master was pleased to
appoint and install Bro. Christopher Rankin.
X. W. ID. Grand Master.
The Convention then proceeded to elect,
BY ballot. the G.. 5. Warden, the G.. j. War
den. q. Treasurer, G.. Secretary, G. Steward,
and Tyler. When
Bro. Israel Loring was elected w. G.
Senior Warden.
Bro. Edward Turner was elected W. G.
Junior Warden.
Bro. Henry P6stlewaite was elected G..
Treasurer.
Bro Cnilion F. Stiles was elected G. Sec
rotary.
Bro. Joseph Newman was elected G. Stew
ard and Tyler,
Who were severaIly installed and invested
with the badges Of their respective Offices.
The NJ. W. Master then appointed Bro.
Christopher Miller, q. ;. Deacons and the
W. G. 5. Warden appointed Bro. John Corn,
G. j. Deacon.
On motion, ordered that Committee be
appointed to prepare aud report Constitu-
ton for the Government of this Grand
Lodge, and Circular Address to the several
Grand Lodges of the United States
Bros. Rankin. LOring, Turner, Postle-
waite and Campbell, were appointed That
Committee.
On motion. ordered that the NJ. w. Grand
Master be added to the committee.
The Convention then adjourned until to-
morrow, o'clock, p. NJ.
TUESDAY, 18th August, A. L. ISIS.
The Convention met according to adjourn
ment
Members present as before.
The Committee appointed to prepare and
report the Constitution and Circular Adj
dress. reported progress, and requested FUR
Their time to make their final report, which
The Convention then adjourned until
Tuesday, August 25.
TUESDAY, 25th August, A. L. 5slS.
The Convention met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Bro. Rankin, from the Committee APP
pointed to prepare ana report Conscltn-
ton for the government of the Grand Lodge
reported the following Constitution. omit
ted which was read and unanimously
adopted, and signed by the members pres
emit as follows:
Christopher Rankin, Deputy G. NJ, and
w. NJ. Harmony Lodge. No. 30.
Elijah smith, for 60
Israel Loring, q. ,. W.
E. Turne-, G. j. w, and W. NJ. of An
drew Jackson Lodge. No. IL.
I'll. Postlewaite. G. L.
Chiffon f. Stiles. G. Sec. and S. w. of
Harmony Lodge No. So.
j. Newman. g. Steward and Tyler
Christopher Miller, J. w Of Harmony
Lodge, No. 50. FL
: Woodson Wren, Proxy for Washington
Lodge. No. II.
Geo. z. williams, S. W. of Andrew Jack
SON Lodge, No. ~.
JohnGorn.J w.
James Lombard, P. NJ. Andrew Jackson
Lodge.
elijah Smith. III.
Robert Alexander. 2 M. S
= George Newman. p. "a.
Stephen Carter. 4.
Lewis Winston, z. H.. aJ sst
Anthony Campbel, =. d.
David Mathewson. z. d.
The COMMITTEES also reporter ne BORROWING
Circular 70 be addressed to the several