The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-12
TIE GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER.
Annual Convocntion.

Annual Convocntton.
The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chap-
ter OF South Carolina was opened In due and
ancient form yesterday, at high twelve, at the
Masonic Temple.
The roll was called, and constitutional
| quorum of the subordinate chapters found to
be represented, with the following grand OIL
GERS Comps. James A. Hoyt, grand high
priest; James Blrnie, deputy high priest; E..
W. LLOYD, grand king; W. d. D. Gaillard,
grand scribe; J. NJ. Carlisle, reverend grand
chaplain; O. Frank Jackson, grand treasurer;
Augustine T. Smythe, grand secretary.
On motion of Comp. James Blrnie, the read
Ing of the minutes was dispensed wth-prlnt-
ed copies being In the hands of the delegates.
| On motion OF Comp. A. T. Smythe all Royal
Arch Masons In good standing were allowed
| admittance TO the present convocation of the
Grand Chapter.
At the request of the Grand Chapter, the III.
E. grand high priest then delivered hi5 annual
address, reporting matters of Interest and
questions of law which had arisen during the
past year, and such suggestions as he conceiv-
ed for the benefit of the craft, which was re-
ierred to the committee on the high priests
address.
Tie grand secretary then presented bis an
nual report of his actings and doings as grand
secretary, which, on motion of Comp. Birnie,
was referred to special committee of three.
The grand high priest announced the stand
| ing committees as follows:
On Address of she Grand High Priest
Comps. W. z. Blake, G. T. Berg, A. ]. Sitton.
| On Dlspensalions and CharlersaComps.
on Credentials Comps. W. &. DeSaussure,
A. 7. Smythe, B. r. Campbell.
On Unfinished Buslness-Comps. w. b. Gl-
rardeau, J. NJ. Rushton, F. F. Gary.
On Appeals and rievances-Comps. E. W..
| LLOYD, s. P. Dendy, F. A. Molloy.
on FiDance-ComPs. 3. A. Durham, ). j..
McLene, W. 81. D. Gsillard.
On Books of Grand Secretary and Grand
Treasurer Comps. o. q. or, T. Melchers, A.
E. Hutchinson.
| Comps. J. E. Burke, III. B. Moses, b. u. Hern-
! don. n,
Saussure, NJ. G. Taggart, q. A. Ulmo.
On Grand Srcretarys Report-Comps. James
Birnie, J. D. EAsterliD, j. M. RushtoD.
ID.
pointed at the last convocatlon to consider
resolution apporlioning the subordinate
chapters amoL the first four officers OF the
Grand Chapter, and requiring them TO visit
such subordinates at least once during the
year. submitted report qualifying such reso.
luton.
On motion of Comp. Augustine T. Smytte
the report was referred 20 the committee on
the high priests address.
An amendment making only past high
priests eligible TO office in the Grand Chapter
was, on motion of Comp. Henry Buist, laid on
the table.
An amendment defining the time upon
which the dues OF the Grand Chapter should
be assessed was adopted, on motion OF Comp.
F. F. Gary.
An amendment changing The amount Of
dues required from the subordinate chapters
from fifty cents for every member upon their
rolls to one dollar was, on motion Of Comp.
Durham, made the special order for eleven
O'Clock A. n. to-day.
The election of grand officers was made the
special order for to-day at twelve o'clock M.
The Chapter was then called from labor TO
refreshment until half past seven O'Clock P. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
The Grand Chapter was called from refresh
ment to labor at 73O P. NJ, with the same
officers as at the morning session.
The roll was called and quorum found
present, after which the minutes of the morn
Ing session we're read and confirmed.
Comp. Henry Bulst, grand representative OF
the Grand Chapter OF Minnesota, was received
with the grand honors of Royal Arch Masonry.
Comp. Burke submitted the report Of the
committee on bylaws, which was adopted.
Comp. Glrardeau submitted the report OF the
committee on unfinished business, which was
adopted.
The grand high priest announced the COM
mlttee on the report Of the committee on
foreign correspondence Comps. 2. Davis, W.
Tennent and B. R. Campbell.
On motion. the next place of meeting Of the
Grand Chapter was fixed at Charleston.
Comp. DeSsussure submitted an amendment
to Chapter v OF the constitution, which was
laid over under the rules.
Comp. Durham suomlCteQ Ine report Oh inc
committee on finance, which was made the
special order for tomorrow at II A. n.
Comp. Melchers submitted the report OF
the committee on grand lreasurer's and grand
secretary's books. which was adopted.
Comp. Blrnie gave E0tice of an amendment
to chapter ky. Ct the constitution.
- y ..ouUn of Comp. &. w. Lloyd, leave OF
absence was granted for the remainder of the
session to Comp. T. F. Malloy.
The Grand Chapter was theu called from
labor to reireshment until half.past ten A. NJ.
this morning.
EI9RT LOCKS TO THE BOIL.
The Origin and Character OF the Pro-
dizzy Cotton.
The unparalleled productiveness of Can
mons prodigy cotton bids fair to inaugurate a
new era in cotton planting, and, as there ls
evidently disposition on the part of enter
n,t,tor, ,,Io otoro to o{uo thIo ootfon trial q