New-York tribune., 1871-08-25
TIE GRAND LODGE OF ODD FELLoWS

IMPORTANT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
UTICA, Aug 24.-The Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows convened at O'Clock this morning, according TO
adjournment all the grand officers and quorum OF
representatives. being present. After the FtuahStc
formaites the business Of the session was resumed IL
was decided be improper and inconsistent for Dis
rict Deputy Grand Master to hold the Office of Noble
Grand during his official term. The following legislation
was had in relation to the Grand Masters decision The
E"he Grand Of a subordinate lodge can give the T. w.
Of the ReUekah degree where there regular char
tered lodge Of that decree II member OF the ORDER
commits suicide his family by such act is not deprived
0f benefits: "A motion adjourn a lodge meeting TO
another dav before going through the regular order or
business is Illegal, but without day is right lodge
mas, close not adjourn; member more than IS weeks in
arrears Tor dues is entitled To receive the T. W.;
lodge is not compelled 70 reinstae suspended member;
withdrawal cards Of applicants for new lodge need not
be presented the District Grand Committee for their
approva the chargc-booRs cannot he taken rom the
Gdse.room After pTOraCted debate, II was decided
by vote TO l6l that subordinate lodges have
right appropriate their funds for pclcs or excursions
Grand Lodge cards SHAH be furnished TO members Of de
fuuct lodges suspended for nonpaymem OF dues, ar
each. Lodges are empowered to return money pad of
degrees, when the degrees are not received, provided
that the certificate bc returned
Charters ordered 10 50 lodges instituted under
dspeusatOu and 10 those 10 he instituted a sing sing,
WATERFOWL Rochester and Brooklyn. TWAS decided mat
Right supporter SUCH has no right 70 put questions
while Temporarily occupying the Noble Grand's chair.
telegram was received from the GIahd Luee OF yer
mont az st. Adams extending fraternal greet
which responded % in like manner EXGGand
Master Ralph and Past Grand sir Kennedy prcscnteda
pEoCgrdphe group o me charter lheiuueIs ." Gghana
Lodge Berlin, Prussia. which was received with
| thanks. II decided tndt nonh tnclu mem
hers over 20 years old who have held member
ship for not less than ten consecutive years, may
he admitted payment Of s. Resolutions III reference
10 deceased members Of the Grand Lodge
were adopted by a rising The project Of Odd
Fellows Asylum this state was recommended, and
circulars were ordered 10 be issued 10 subordnaes so
hchg their cooperation and material ald. Tbe subject
Of lie Insurance under scial direction was postponed
to session. The Finance Committee reported esu-
mates and per capita tax Of 23 cents which were ap-
proved Tetax less than last year. owing TO the eX
IaOrdEaIy increase OF membership The Grand secre-
tays salary was fixed at 5000 German edition OF the
proceedings will he printed. II was voted that 10 lodge
II THIS Jurisdiction be hereafter named after living
! person.
The District Deputy Grand Masters were appointed
aud approved. Among them are W. i. Holland, District
No 4 J. L. Michaels No 2; VI. p. Adler, No. all of
New-York City; Isaac Oswald, District No. L. Kings
County, and G. +. Schmitt, No 2 Kings County. Thanks
voted tie fraternity and citizens OF Utica for
their courtesy and hospitality. The charter fee Re
bckih Degree Lodge reduced from 500 10 $40. After
the eXcmpIifCdtOn OF the unWrtten work, the Grand
Lodge adjourned sine die. The next annual session will
! be held u NCW-YoTk CITY.