The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-09-23

represented these Indians who desired admis-
sion as educated men, speaking our language
| well, eo0d citizens ana some of Them fine ora
tors. | clined to give perIniSsi for in so do
| the constitution.
! EXCELSIOR ENCAKPMENT, NO. 3, OREGON.
/ This encampment, with others in Oregon,
having been under the jurisdiction OF Califor-
mia until The institution OF Grand Encamp-
ment ~ that state, petitioned me TO permit IL 10
remain under control of the Grand encamp-
ment of California. This declined: the en-
| campments there are few. and all should unite
in sustaining their own grand encampment, to
make the same as strong as possible.
| MANUALS, SEALS, ETC.
| There has been disposition on the part OF
some brothers, who are publishing manuals,
etc, setting out the principles and general
teachings OF our order, 10 infrin ge our copyright
| ny Inserting in their publications the forms of
! our revs snues very much. Hence, in the month
| OF November last, issued proclaim alton pro-
laws. Brother Gi osh, while Claiming the right
manuals. yet he has cheerfuliy sub
| mitted to my request when he learned
that he was thus y curtailing the
dnances of his grand body. Carroll & Co. of
| also. All books, writings, etc. which tend TO
enighten the general public as TO the objects
| teachings or our order in an attractive liz hit
should be encouraged; but we cannot permit
on our o;a laws to D. Violated by these infrineements
ordinate lodges are printing the new foneral
ce em0ny In connection with their bylaws
| This Is also violation of the rights OF this
gracd lodge, and hope Will not be done by
| others.
RELIEF.
| Severa, lodges which are in a distressed condi-
| tion In some OF the state jurisdictions have ap-
piled to me for permission TO solicit aid from
lodges in other Jurisdictions. This reque.t
have declined, because did not think had the
right to grant them. They should obtain per-
mltS from the grand masters Of their own jurs
dictions, and so Of the jurisdictions in which
they expect 10 apply for aid. L have granted
date control of this grand lodge, to D. aks such
application, believing that they were justified ia
so doing.
MANDATES.
desire 10 call your attention. and especially
the attention OF the committee on appeals, to
the mandatory part of the decisions rende ed
by them. Sometimes they are couched in such
language, and put in such form, that, strictly
speaking, they can not be cOnstitutionally exc
cuted. This Grand Lodge, through It's Grand
Sire, can enforce its orders against subordi-
nate lodge, or members thereof, Immediately
under It's control, or against Grand Bodies; but
am very clear in my opinion tnat this body or
the Grand sire can not reach subordinate
lodges under state jurisdictions, or their mem
DerS, except through the state grand bodies, or
the officers thereof. Hence. the mand ate should
direct the Grand Lodge, or the Grand Master
thereof, TO cause the mandates 10 be executed,
where they pertain to subordinate lodges or
their members, [See Constitution Of the g. +.
of L. s., Art. l., Gees, 8, and 81
HISTORY OF ODD FELLOWSHIP.
lrefer you to the report of our historiographer
as TO his progress in this herculean task. Owing
TO his continu ued feeble health, his progress has
not been az rapid as he or the brotherhood at
large may have desired; but you will see that
the most difficult portions OF this history have
been written, and the united order eyerywhere
sympathizeS with him in his affictions, and
hopes his life may be spared to write full his
N 4
THE DEAD.
Death has been in our midst in the past year
and some of our most honored and useful mem
bers have fallen, but still battling for our prin-
ciples. Among them our p. q. Reps. J. +.
Morse and g. NJ. Gsrwood, OF California; B. w.
Swanton, Of New York; John l.. Devotion and
Origen Utley, of Connecticut; Peter Beal, OF
Maurice Fenne of Sf Srt9 waSS
Richardson, OF Texas; the Rev. James ID. Nc
Cabe, of Virginia. suggest that you take such
ment is right and proper; we can not pay too
much respect TO the memory Of those who have
been true and genuine men.
CONCLUSION.
And COW representatives and brothers, hav-
ing laid before you this report OF the condition
OF this institution and of my official acts for
the past year, the more important duty de- |
wolves upon you by proper and prudent legisla- |
tion 10 shape the future destiny and success of
this grand enterprise, organized and built up to
magnificent proportions by our fathers, Guard |
well the good and wise legislation handed down |
by them, and preserve the same intact.
Reject all doubtful propositions which will J
introduce new anu untIted customs and usases /
.Ilio otf ritual and work of the order. Manure |
every law proposed and consider well its har-
mony with past legislation, which has worked |
WELL and how II is 10 Tell upon our future pros
periiv and growth Let MS improve beautify |
and adorn the pathway so-well marked out for |
us, rather than try some unknown route; Let
courtesy, kindness, moderation, and br0therly !
love characterize all your deliberations, remem |
berlpg that upon the great Ruler OF the uni |
whose fostering care ali our works are as not :
ing. NJ. j. DURHAM, Grand sire.
This repeal was referred to special COM
mittee OF five p. G. Sires for distribution.
Grand Secretary R0dgely then presented
his annual report, which is another OF these
carefully prepSred documents which bear
such appointment part in the history Of our
order. Carefully Constructed, running over
with the most valuable Information, broad,
comprehensive, get concise and pithy, it Is,
in fact, just what Is expected OF this faithful
veteran and able brother.
BE first reports that the various resolu-
lions and lnstructions of the last session
have been complied with; then gives extracts
frop4 his correspondence with home anc for
eign Jurisdictions condensed, but most in
teresting, covering as il does, The broad
field OF American Odd Fellowship.
Following this Is description Of the IA
brary OF the Grand Lodge of the United
States, comments upon the reports, Rebekah
Lodges, translation of the work, warrants
issued, supplies, finances, etc. The valuable
tables of statistics are also embraced in The
paper. which, with accompanying docu-
ments, makes volume OF 156 pages.
The iollow wing table and accompanying re-
marks. show the wonderful progress of the
order for the past year:
GENERAL r ETURNS.
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