The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-11-24

and the general strength and prosperity of the
order throughout the country. Dispensations
have been granted during the past year to eight
new lodges in this State AS many applica-
tions have been made to confer the degrees up
on parties who had sustained physical injuries,
the Grand Master suggested that circular be
addressed to the different Grand Lodges in the
United States to ascertain whether any and
what notifications of the ancient rule have
been made in their respective Jurisdictions. He
had uniformly refused to grant permission, al
though his own opinion favored relaxation OF
the rule. The Grand Master alluded to the
principal events in his administration of the
past year, and discussed at length the proposed
Masonic temple in the city of Charleston, the
necessity for uniformity of language and spirit
in the bySlaws governing subordinate Lodges,
and the city tax levied upon the property
of the Grand Lodge. He rendered touch
ing and affecting tribute to the memory of
Rev. J. R. Pickett, late Grand Chaplain,
who "pure in heart and gentle in manner, pur-
sued the even tenor of his way, illustrating the
virtue he taught, until weary and worn in the
struggle of life, the good man and Mason sank
to rest, and his spirit passed through the por-
tails of Death to that Lodge not made with
hands, eternal in the heavens" The address
ended by warm expression of thanks for the
obedience and respect shown to the Grand
Master during his term of Office, and in whose
voluntary retirement there were only pleasant
recollections.
Gen. Conner has presided over the Masons
of this jurisdiction virtually for three years,
and it is simple truth to aver that no. man has
ever vacated the exalted position of Grand Mas
ter amid more general regret and with heartier
good wishes among the fraternity. His great
abilities as presiding officer, and courteous
bearing withal, rendered him at once efficient
and popular, while his Masonic learning en-
abled him to command the highest respect and
confidence.
The address of the Grand Master was appro-
;priately referred to the several committees.
j Unfinished business was then called for and
the report of the committee appointed last year
upon the new Masonic temple was submitted,
and afterwards referred to special committee.
Bro. w. X. Blake, of Spartanburg from the
committee appointed at the last annual COM
munication to propose plan for the appoint
ment of District Deputy Grand Masters, made
lengthy report, which was made the special
order for Wednesday, IL o'clock.
The several amendments to the Constitution,
proposed at the last annual meeting, were then
acted upon, and the Grand Lodge was called
from labor to refreshment until 81 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Several petitions from subordinate Lodges
were presented and appropriately referred.
The following resolutions were offered by the
Deputy Grand Master, and adopted:
Resolred, That at each Annual Communica-
ton the Grand Master shall appoint Commit
tee of three, to act with himself as Chairman,
er o6icio to be styled GA Committee on Juris-
prudence" to whom the Grand Master, in his
discretion, may refer any question of Masonic
law and usuage, proposed in writing during the
session of this Grand Lodge by the representa-
tives of the several Subordinate Lodges.
Resolued, That the report of the said Com
mittee, if concurred in by the Grand Master
and adopted by the Grand Lodge, shall be
spread upon the Minutes as recognized law
within this jurisdiction, upon the questions
therein decided.
The Grand Master announced the Standing
Committees, and their appropriate work was
assigned to them.
Several subordinate Lodges made application
to abolish their bylaws and adopt the Consti-
tuition of the Grand Lodge, which was granted
in each instance
Bro. George H. Walter, on behalf of the
Trustees, extended an invitation to the MEM
bers of the Grand Lodge to visit the Board of
Trade rooms, which invitation was accepted,
and a resolution of thanks adopted.
Bro. w. G. DeSaussure moved that the
special order for IL o'clock Wednesday be re-
considered, which motion prevailed, and the
report of the committee on the appointment of
District Deputy Grand Masters was taken up
for immediate consideration. After some dis
cussion, the report was laid over until the next
annual communication as an amendment to the |
Constitution.
After the regular business was concluded,
Bro. Zimmerman Davis, from. the special COM
mittee appointed for that purpose, presented
the valuable jewel ordered at the last annual
communication as a recognition of the faithful
services of Bro. R. S. Bruins, Past Grand Sec
retary. The jewel iselesantly wrought, of solid
gold, and one of the handsomest ever presented !
to brother in this Jurisdiction. Bro Davis
in behalf of the fraternity, and in the most
suitable manner, presented the jewel to Bro
Bruins, who responded in feeling and eloquent
terms, pledging anew his best energies and de-
votion to the interests of the craft.
The Grand Lodge then adjourned to meet10