Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-08
,la.onae erana Councii.

The Grand Council met YESTERDAY morn
ing with the Grand Officers, Past Grand
Officers, and Representatives present, as on
the preceding day. '''.-' '.i.ti
On motion Of. Companion John Frizzell,
the Thrice nlustrieus Grand Master of this
Grand Council was appointed TO represent,
this State In the Convention of ROYAL and
Select Masters, proposed to be holden in
New York, in june; 1872, with the authori-
ty of associating with himself, as Represen-
tatives, such Companions as he may select,
who may be willing to attend without ex-
pense to this body.
Ordered that Companions. John Frizzell,
w. f. Foster, and John. S. Dashiel, be
special committee to propose and report to
this Grand Council, at its next annual con-
vocation, a revised constitution for the gov
eminent Of the same.
Ordered, that hereafter no Subordinate
Council in this jurisdiction shall change its
place of meeting except upon memorial,
under seal, presented to the Grand Council,
expressing the desire for the change.
The Grand Council proceeded to the cleo
ton of Grand Officers for the ensuing
year, resulting in the choice of the follow
ing FRI
GRAND OFFICERS:
Comp. james McCallum, of PulaILi, T.
| /. G. Master.
Comp. R. NJ. Mason, of Whites Station,
I. D. G. Master.
| Comp. d. r. Grafton, of Chattanooga,
G.. 2. C. of w.
Comp. and Rev. W. A. Nelson, Nashville,
| Grand Chaplain.
Comp. A. R. Piper, Jonesboro, Grand
| Captain Of Guard. re
Comp. Jno. Mcclelland, Nashville, Grand
Treasurer.
Comp. John Frizzell, Nashville, Grand
| Recorder.
Comp. w. r. Shaver, New Middleton,
Grand Conductor Of Council
Comp. Geo. Sieferle, Nashville, Grand
| Sentinel.
1t was a fitting tribute to the Companions
| that the Grand Treasurer, Grand Recorder
and Grand Sentinel, were, on motion of
| different Companions, each reelected by
| reclamation.
| We rejoice to see one of the "Old Guard'
| Comp. James MeCallum, of Pulaski, elected
Thrice nlustrious Grand Master of the
Grand Council. He has been in the harness
nearly half century, and he sheds true
| light and does square work.
| The Committee reported the number of
subordinate Councils whose returns were
made and in order, and those failing to do
so. .a
Committee on Dispensations reportedfec-
ommending the granting of charter to a
new Council at Calhoun, in McMinn coun-
ty, by name of ssMcMinn Council No. g."
! The report was adopted and the charter or
dered.
INSTALLATION.
At 3 P. NJ. the grand officers elect were
installed in their several positions. Ilustri-
| GUS John S. Dashiel p. T. /. G. Master,
presiding, and Illustrious John B. Morris,
P. G. P. c. of w. acting as Grand Master
of Ceremonies.
The Grand Recorder announced the ap-
pointment of Comp. George S. Blackie, NJ.
D., of Nashville, as assistant Grand Re-
cOrder.
The Special Committee of the last Grand
Annual Convocation were allowed another
year to report the selection Of a text book
for the Councils. aE -Hr. ...l
Ordered that the Thrice Illustrious Grand
Master was authorized to declare forfeited
the charters of such Subordinate Councils
as may fail, after sixty days notice by the
Grand Recorder, to make returns and pay
arrearages to the Grand Council.
After reading and approving of the min
utes of the day, no further business appear
ing, the Grand Council of Tennessee was
closed in ample form, after prayer by the
Grand Chaplain.