The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-12-11

On Appeals and G~rleyanees-J: Adgyr
Smvthe, James f. Izlar, j. +. BURKE, '. H.
Vance, James Simons. Jr.
On Observation-Disclosures G. DeSaussure,
Augustine T. smythe, G.; !. Berg;
On Charters and Dlspensations-S. ..
Knight, III Baxter, G. J. Mccall.
On Mileage aud Per Dlem-J. W. stacEley,
IA Stuart, G.. A. Norwood.
m Rv-Laws of Subordinate Lodges-Au.
justine T. smythe, A. F. Lsngtord, J.".
I.ornery. o,,,
C, Dunbar, R B. Tarrants. .,u,
On Grand secretary's aepo5s gu 1ore'f q
Correspondence-E. d. baVes, & I. nah' W.
on Report of Building Committee. Blrnie,
J. W. Elford, a. D. Cohen, O.. Shepherd.
The grand master read the following letter
from P. G. N. A. E. Miller:
uost Worshtpful Grand Master r s. Bruins. n
the Brethren OF the Building Co1fnaAtee:
BRRrHREN-I feel mighty compliments oy re-
ceivlng your invitation 70 70 Gs ? n esen Mssonte Tam Tam
| ME on the 10th December instant. NotmltnstaIu'
inc. I greatly regret that The state OF my healtu
viii prevent my attendance, as one leass 6ap rIoua
which are nalnful. Moreover, bee !use l regrtGl
as / was present when Grand Master Alexauoer
laid The corner stone Of the Masonic bal az inc
market, in 1887; also oy Grand Master rurMsnl
1870 and was at its dedication by Grand Master
EdwardS in IS4l, am the Oldest Grau1 Mas or
| Of south Carolina Masons living. out not tne on.
| est Mason. 1 have had the honor OF slttlnS IN
| Ledge with every Grand Master IN South CaroOna
| since th +. union OF the TWO Grand Lodges 10 1917.
| beginning with the venerable Thomas w. Bacot
| aud don. David Johnson, down TO tue presshtla-
cumbenr. in all tWensy;ioar: gne la Isl G past y ausS
Ma ter Henry Buist In 1854, since Wnlch lime l
| have not attend d the Grand Lodge meetings.; LOT
these ancient rememorances Grealy regret
INV infrmity. 1t is q qualification, however, TO
nv earIy memory that I have lived to see me
| Graft 10 such 8 nouIisning condition In our state,
| and that the principles OF Freemasonry nave Doen
80 extensively disseminated; may tneir jumpers
| tuition, and may every Mason in the great mYstlc
| family. in all time TO come, nnd Light IN tne TEN,
| pie you have builded, aud knowledge, and
| strength and beauty 10 It's perfect architecture,
| where oil good work may De carried on m bro,
| therly love and harmony, is the sincere prayer OF
Yours, fraternaliy.
ARCHIBALD = MILLER,
December s.. L 5s72. Past Grand Master.
On motion OF Bro. Levin, 1t was
Rasolvsd. That this Grand Lodge hear with
regret that the Ill health OF our venerable
brethren, A.. E. Miller aud Eoeuezer Thsyer,
prevents their presence at this communica-
zion. and that a committee OF five be appoint
I'D to convey to them our fraternal REGARDS.
The committee was appointed as follows:
Charles Inglesby, N. Levin, W. q. D. Gailiard,
W. 8. shuler and B. 2. Herndon.
A communication from the Grand Lodge Of
Louisiana was referred to the committee on
jurisprudence.
P. G.. NJ. James Conner presented the fol.
lowing report on new hall, which was re-
ferred: ,o,o
The committee on consttucr ion OF new Masonic
Hail beg leave to reDort that the nail has Deen
completed, and Will be ready for dedication oy
| the urand Lodge at the present communication
| The committee present herewith an account or
their receipts and expenditures while In charge
Of the Work, viz: . -
Dash received from bond and mortgage. $2a, coo 90
Cash received IRON lodg.s aud Others. 7,790 90
oa ioan ,eSe ous' 1850 90
| Cash borrowed from Peoples National
| CIV Wv
mortgage $500 90
corner. atone ........... 1872 0s
| Cash paid for drawing plans
amt specifications OF
| temple.................... oOo Nv
| Oasn paid for stanps........ 70 90
| Cash paid insurauce........ 80 0o
Cash paid contractor on &C.
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