Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-02-19
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WARREN, o., February Is, 1875.
Trumbull County Lodge met at the
rooms Of Warren Lodge, No. lsa, pur-
ant to a~djournmnet
The W. C. T. being absent, sister
Lane, W. V. T. called the lodge to or
der. Bro. Williams, P. w. c. T. was
put in chair Of W. c.. T.s:pro ten.
The minutes Of the previous meeting
were read End approved. At the re-
quest OF the Lodge, Bro. McLain's COM
mission as County Lodge Deputy, was
read by the secretary, sitter which Bro.
MoLain called attention 70 the fact that
recent circumstances had placed sister
Brown, OF Alliance, in the chair of
G. W. c. T. Of Ohio; remarkipg that it
was the first time in the history OF Good
Templarism in this State, that q sister
had been called upon to fill the high and
responsible position of Grand Worthy
Chief Templar OF noble order. There
upon the lodge unanimously adopted
the following resolution:
Resotped, that Trumbull CO., Lodge
tender to sister Brown, its warmest SYM
pathies and aid in the new position she
is so unexpectedly called upon to fill,
and cherish the hope that she may be
e~minently successful In her administra-
ton.
A motion was made by brother Nc
Lain that a committee consisting Of one
member from each lodge represented,
should be chosen to assist the Secretary
in making out returns TO the Grand
Lodge ; carried.
Morrison Of Warren, Lewis Of Miner
al Ridge, Metcslf of Girsrj, Huber Of
Weathersfeld, Jones of Church Hill,
Cobb of Oil Diggings, Tracy Of Mesopo-
tamia, Scoville Of Fowler, and Young of
Gustavus, were appointed.
Reports from different lodges being
called for, reports were made by Sister
Tracy, Of Mesopotsmia, brother Cobb
of Oil Diggings, Mineral Ridge by broth
er Lewis. He spoke about tbs good
that the lodge was doing also the mem
bership, and especially of the younger
members, Of whom several were pres
ent.
Brother Metcalf, of Girard, thought
that their lodge was doing much good.
Brother Kingsley, ofFowler, ssid that
he was not in a good condition to report,
but tried and succeeded very well /; he
also said that be belonged to lodge in
Vienna, called the "Good San aritans
No. l."
Braceville by sister Lane.
Weathersfeld by brother Irving, who
reported his lodge as doing very well
he talked at some length and was greet
ed with rounds Of applause.
Church Hill by brother Morris, report
ed that he and several others instituted a
lodge six months ago, that now numbers
70 members.
Brother McLsin moved for q recess Of
Dne hour for refreshments. Carried.
AFTERNooS SESSION.
The lodge convened at two o'clock.
Sister Lane in the chair.
Brother McLain being called upon, re-
ported that Warren lodge was doing
well. Over 90 members OFT Of debt,
and money on interest; and that they
we're hereafter going to admit young
people over twelve years of age.
The committee on extending the order
N Trumbull county, reported through
heir chairman, brother Metcslf.
The report was embodied in a resolu-
ion which read:
ReSOtTed, That we secure one or more
peakers, to be sent to such places in
he county where they may be needed.
guaranteeing to them such compensa-
as may be just.
Brother McLAin moved that the re-
'ort be approved and that they be contin
lei in Office. and report again at our
lext meeting. Carried.
Girsrd was chosen as the next place Of
Meeting ; the time being the second
thursday in May.
Brother McLain moved that the W. F. l
!. of each subordinate lodge in the coun-
v be requested to send duplicate OF the !
eturns Il the Grand Lodge, TO the
lodge deputy. Seconded. Bro.
Fierce moved an amendment that we
trike out w. F. S. and substitute Lodge 1
Amendment accepted and l
notion carried. {
Bro. Young moved that g. vote of {
hanks be given to Warren Lodge for {
heir entertainment. Carried unsni- !
:
Sister Thomas Of Mineral Ridge lodge, '
Entertained rs with some fine songs. l
Bro. McLRin moved that the proceed !
ngs be Published in the county papers, :
nd the Prohibition Era, of Cleveland. !
Aftsr which we adjourned. L
CHARLES A. MEssER, '
Secretary pro tenn I