The New York herald., 1872-09-21
THE ODD FELLOWS, GRAND LODGE.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. 20, 1872.
In the Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows this morning
the decisions Of the Grand Sire during the recess
were taken up, and the decisions numbered 1, 2
8, 4, 8, 7, 0, IL, Is, respectively, accompanying
the published report OF the Grand Sire, were con-
frmed. These decisions embrace variety OF ques-
ti0ns coming up from various lodges. long de-
bate ensued in reference to the Grand Lodge re.
quir1ng detailed statement from the party who
visited Europe for the purpose Of founding the
Order in Germany, to the expenditure Of 81 200,
donated by the Templar Lodge OF San Francisco
for that specified object. The question was finally
indefinitely postponed. Consideration of reports
Of committees, laid on the table under the rule,
was then in order. The action OF the Grand Lodge
officers during the In granting warrants for
the institution Of certain subordinate bodies In
Germany was confirmed. The reports of the Com.
mittee on Appeals were considered, amended and
adopted. The Judiciary Committee, to whom
was referred the decision OF the M. w.
Master OF Missouri, viz:E"What is the status OF
members OF q suspended subordinate lodge for any
cause (who at the time OF such suspension were in
good standing), upon the restoration OF its charter
and its resumption OF work Y'' made report ap-
proving the decision. The committee further say,
desiring to make the decision more specific, that
when the disabilities are removed for which q sub.
ordinate lodge is suspended, and said lodge re-
sumes the exercise OF its various functions, the
officers and members occupy the same status they
did before the suspension; but when detunct
lodge has been resuscitated on the application Of
only part OF its members, those members making
the application only are restored at once, and the
other members who were in good standing may
resume membership upon such terms as the local
laws OF the jurisdiction may prescribe.
The reports OF the Committee on Constitutions in
reference to amendments to constitutions OF sub
ordinate lodges, submitted for examination, were
The Grand Lodge at twelve O'Clock took O recess
till four r. NJ. tI--.s.. rIIr
After Recess.
After recess the Grand Lodge resumed the regu-
lar order Of business. A new translation OF the
ritual Of the Order into the German language was
authorized. 1t was decided to be necessary for
only elective officers OF subordinate lodges to
receive the Rebkah degree before installation.
1t was determined inexpedlent to change
the terms OF subordinates from six to
the desire ofa considerable portion OF the Grand
Lodge to have said change effected. new regala
was adopted for Past Grand, who Is also Past
Chief Patriarch. 1t was resolved tnexpedient to
providing for the payment of specified sum as
Dues and relieve the member from further Obliga-
ton during his membership. r--~ ~ 80
The Grand Lodge decided that no subordinate
can change the regulation as to the qualification in
regard to the age OF candidate. After O warm
discussion 1t was determined to allow the law with
reference to subordinate lodges meeting on Satur-
day to remain as 1t stands. This action interdicts
the holding ofarge meetings on Sundays except for
funeral purposes A strict uniform for the En-
campment was authorized II sanctioned by the
Grand Encampment OF the Jurisdiction It was re-
solved to be ineXpedient to require subordinate
lodges to transact their business in the fifth dc.
gree. a-tf yut
The Grand Lodge adjourned ut four O'Clock until
nine O'Clock tomorrow morning. At seven o'clock
It went into secret session.