The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-26
MASONIC COLUMN.
'shc masonic Grand Bodies of Vcr-
mont.

The several Masonic grand bodies of the
state held their annual communications
week before last at Burlington, and were
all largely attended by as intelligent a
body of men as is often convened on any
occasion.
GRAND LODGE.
The Grand Lodge convened at Burlng-
ton. Wednesday, June 10th. Park Davis,
Grand Master, presiding, Henry Clark,
Grand Secretary.
The elective grand officers were all pres
cnt After routine business the Grand
Master delivered his annual address.
After a brief introduction, Grand Master
Davis appropriately noticed the deceased
with biographical sketches, the death Of
Hon. William Bridges of ST. Adams, Past
Grand Master John II. Lynde, representa-
tive of the grand lodge Of Maine near the
grand lodge OF Vermont
Commissions had been issued for the con-
sttution of Burlington Lodge No. 100, at
burlington dispensations for the removal
of Crescent Lodge No. 66 from Lyndon to
Lyndonville, and in several cases for the
election of officers in Eagle Lodge No. 81 I;
Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 8; Clyde Lodge
No. 70 Lodge of the Temple No. "a.
Commissions had also been issued tor the
dedication of the halls of st. Paul's Lodge
No. "a, Brandon George Washington
Lodge No. 81, Chelsea Lincoln Lodge
No. rs, Enosburgh Falls. Libanus Lodge
No. Al, Bristol.
A full report of the Canada question was
given. Reference was made TO the repub-
LEGATION of the proceedings of the grand
lodge with recommendations in reference
to the continuance Of the labors of the
committee.
The condition of the grand lodge treasu-
ry was discussed at length and recommen-
datons made in reference to its replenish-
ment. In conclusion, after feeling allu-
sion to his occupancy of the Oriental chair,
he, much to regret announced his retire
ment from the office of grand master.
YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1874.
/. In case of Masonic trial, the wife of
the accused should not he admitted as q
witness, either for or against her husband.
g The collection of an assessment upon
the members, voted by the lodge, cannot
be enforced under the penalty of indefinite
suspension. 1t is only for the non-payment
of annual dues that that penalty can be in
llicted.
g. A subscription, for any purpose con
hected with the lodge, cannot be collected
MS dues. Nor is member liable TO suspen-
sion for not paying the same.
4. Notice of charges that does not give
The full time prescribed by Art. XVIII,
Grand Lodge bylaws, is insufficient and
void, though it lack but q single day. In
such case, any action of the lodge upon tho
charges-if the accused does not appear
would be void. The appearance, however,
of the accused, and his submission TO a
Trial without objection to the sui1icicncy of
the notice, covers all defects of notice, and
the trial would be lawful and valid.
8. If the lodge proceed to trial, eX pate,
proof should be introduced to sustain the
charges, and the question of the guilt OF
the accused submitted to vote of the lodge.
6. Signature to the bylaws of the Lodge
is necessary to complete the membership
of brother, whether he received the de
grees in the lodge or was elected to mem
bership therein. Without such signature,
he is not Il member.
I. unanimity of tie ballot is rs essen
tial to elect "A petitioner for utilization as fol
initiation. This rule cannot be changed by
bylaw nor by dispensation of the CRANE
master.
8. a petitioner for initiation cannot be
declared from receiving the degrees upon
the protest Of a brother who is not mem
her of the lodge which received the peti
ton, The Directing brother may, and it il
his duty as well, to state his reasons to til,
investigating committee, or before thC
loCgc, and, when stated, if not of mer,
personal character, they should be careful
ly considered, and their suilccncy duly
weighed.
.. Upon the dissolution of lodge, thu
standing of its members becomes that o
unaililiated masons. A certificate Of thu
grand secretary certifying to the dissolu
ton of the Lodge, and that the member
were in good standing at the time and dues
paid, is sufficient certificate to accom-
pany petition for utilization as require,
by Art. XXIV. of the Grand Lodge by
laws
10. Question-Thc bylaws provide 70
the election OF officers at the stated com
munlcation in April this year. by reaso
of the changes of the moon, two state
communications occur in that month a
which should the election take place
Answer-At the one which should regu
larly occur in April. There being two il
that month, the former-in this instance
is the regular communication for April AN
the latter should be treated as the regula
communication for May
II. In case the time for the election o
officers is the regular communication 70
May, and, by reason Of the time the moo
fulls, it occurs in April, the officers shout
be elected at that time, no regular COMMIT
nication occurring in May
12. A masonic hall, which has been ded
Gated us such, should not be leased for an
purpose that is not a masonic one
IS. Notice of trial may be either pei
sonal or by written notice or summon:
Actual notice should be given to all til
resident members. Defects of notice |
this respect should be taken advantage G
by the accused, or by any member present
before the trial is proceeded with, but nc