The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-02-15
CITY. AFFAIRS.
III. e. Grand ROYAL ARCH CHAP
TER OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Grand Chapter opened at u M., yester-
day, in usual form, with the following compan
Ions as officers: James A, Hoyt, Anderson, acting
grand high priest; A. Kroeg, Charleston, deputy
grand hich priest; John 0gren, Charleston, grand
King: E. W. Lord, Florence, grand scribe; Rev.
". S. Bowman, Charleston, grand chaplaln5 @.
Francis Jackson, Columbia, grand treasurer; Au-
| pustine T. Smythe, Charleston, grand secretary;
B. Q. Herndon, Cokesbury, grand captain OF host;
Harris CovIngton, Bennettsrille, grand royal arch
| captain; G. T. Berg, Columbia, grand prlncipa
| sojourner; W. G. Mayes, Newoerry, grand master
third veil; ". Il. D. Gaillard, Pendleton grand
master second veil Thomas Steen, GreenvIlle,
| grand master first veil.
On motion of Companion James Brnle, 1t was
Resolued, That the reading OF the minutes OF
the last annual Grand COnv0cationbe dispensed
| with. printed copies Of the same being In the
hands Of all the members Of the Grand Chapter.
On motion of Companion a. T. smythe, 1t was
RESOLVED, That all Royal Arch Masons In good
standing be allowed to attend the conrocatlon OF
this Grand Chapter.
The grand high priest not being present in per-
SOD, Companion Henry Buist, In whose hands he
had placed his usual address, presented and read
the same.
The grand secretary presented his usual address
on the state Of the craft, which was received and
referred to q special committee consisting OF Com
panions G. T. Berg W. g. DeSaussure, G. N.
Jordan.
A report from the committee appointed at the
last conyocatIon to take Into consideration and
act upon bill of the Grand Lodge for hall rent,
was presented, reporting that the charge had
been rescnded, and suggesting reso uton Of
thanks therefor, which was adopted.
The grand high priest then appointed the fol.
lowing standing committees: On the address of
the grand high prest-Ztmmerman Davis, Whit.
ner Symmes J. D. McLucas. On dlspensations-
harris CoyIngton, ". D. Mayca, e. II. Muller. On
unfinished busness-S. q. Langston, @. F. jack
son, G. W. Curtis. On appeals and grievances
James Birnie, John q. Maxwell, q. G. Lucas. On
Finance-Thomas Steen, s. turman, Jr., VI. a.
Nicholson On the books OF the grand treasurer
and grand secretary-E. W. Lloyd, F. F. Gary, W.
20. Swafleld. On bylaws OF subordinate chap
ters-w. O. Froneberger, John osren, A. E.
Hutchinson. On per diem aud mlleage-W. u. D.
Gaillard, H. eiareuont. Moses, B. b. Sheldon.
On motion Of Companion A. T. Smythe,
Resolued, That the election OF grand officers be
made the special order for tomorrow at p. M.
The dues OF Franklin Chapter were, on motion,
remitted.
On motion, Aurora Chapter, No. 2s was allow
ed 10 surrender Its charter to the Grand Chapter,
all dues being paid.
The Grand Chapter was then called of till
P. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
The Grand Chapter vas called from refreshment
to labor at the blow Of the gavel, at Pm.
Companion G. T. Berg, OF special committee on
the granl secretary's report, presented their "a
vorabls report thereon, which was on motion
adopted.
Companion Harris Covington presented the re-
port OF the committee on dlspensations, recon-
meuding that charters be granted to chapters at
Greenwood, Honea Path and Pleasant Cross,
which was, on motion. adopted, and the compau
ions representing those chapters were, on. motion
of COMPANION A. 7. Smythe, admitted to all the
rights and privileges OF delegates on this door.
Suudry bills and accounts for printing and ad-
vertising were passed. ~.
Companion A. T. Smythe presented his comrnis
aion as grand representative OF the Grand Chap
ter OF Louisiana to this body, which was received,
and he was duly welcomed as such.
Companion Jane. BIrnle presented the report
OF the committee on appeals and grievances,
which was adopted.
Companion S. a. Langston then presented the
report OF the COMMITTEES on unfinished business,
which was, on motion, laid on the table, and, on
motion of Companion Bulst, the committees
charged with procuring testimonials for certain
distinguished companions were instructed to pro.
cure the same as soon as the finances would
permit.
Companion z. Davis presented the report Of the
committee on the address OF the grand high
priest, which was, on motion of Compan ION
Smythe adopted.
Companion Froneberger presented the report
of the committee on bylaws, which was adopted.
On motion Of Compa MON Smythe, the election
OF grand officers was made the special order for
to-day at 12 n, instead Of 1P. N.
On motion Of Companion z. Davis. the resolu-
ton passed In 1869, directing the adoption of the
report of the committee on foreign correspond
dence, was rescinded.
The Grand Chapter then called on to refresh
ment until IL A. NJ. today.