, 1876-09-24

Grand Lodge during the last year, including
amount on hand Sept. /, 1875, as $50, ,S29.09, ant
the amount expended in the same time
S45,3R.24, leaving d balance On hand Of S11,
436.S5. The following summary is submitted
SanSss o Of as suso1dinsts Esfse Iodses:::::: eae
Grand Encampments. ).
! Subordinate Encampnents List
Lodge limitations Ons-...........,....... SO, o.:
Lodge member. ers.............-........ 46O, IL
| Encampment members. 81, 45(
Totai relacf b98, 1858. 0:
IoLa1 1eYc1ne 4, Ill, 241. Il
| The past year has been one OF great hardship
| upon many members who are dependent upor
their daily toll for support, Many, being on1
OF constant employment, have been dropped fol
the non-payment OF dues; Jet the increase IL
| membership and revenue In most OF the States
| IS really gratifying.
NEW GRAND AND SUBORDINATE BoD1Es.
| During the recess warrants were issued for the
Institution OF the following bodies, under
! the immediate jurisdiction OF the G. L. U. s..
Grand Enca1npment Of Arkansas; Grand Lodge
Of Dakota; Grand Lodge of Chill; Thomas
tn wasy tS1e ttSaEe and Ans0AsEstn caosnso Eqsa an
Coquimbo, Chili; Albert Lodge, Montreal
Quebec; Tishomingo Lodge, Tishomingo,
Indian Territory; Harmony Lodge, Honolulu,
Sandwich Islands Seattle Lodge, Seattle, Wash
ington Territory; Paradise Lodge, Amsterdam,
Peru; Chalaeo Lodge, Callao, Peru; Lodge at
Antofogasta, Bolivia; Southern Watch Encaup-
ment, Valparaiso, Chilli; Halifax Encampment,
Halifax, N. s.; Centennial Enampment, Santa
Fe, N. NJ; Florida Encampment, Jacksonville,
Fla Idaho Encampmenr, Boise City, Idaho;
Golden Star Enea1n npment, Deer Lodge, Mon
tana-
The following important decisions were re-
ported by the Grand Sire:
!. It is improper for q Lodge to donate to an
initiate part Of his initiation fee upon the
ground that he had made a bargain with certain
members Of the Lodge, before sending in his
petition, that he should have part Of his initia~
T. That the law Of 1870 in regard to suspen~
sion Of members for non-payment Of dues and
also for their reinstatement, repeals all former
laws on that subject.
8. That an Indian presenting regular card,
having the password, passes an examination,
should be permitted TO visit Lodge; the fault
is in the Lodge which Initiated him.
4. That the several jurisdictions Of the several
States have the right to determine whether the
dead can be buried by committee Of the Lodge
or by the whole Lodge.
$. That Lodge cannot, in body as Lodge,
attend the funeral ofsa deceased II 'sAncient Odd
Fellow" lone who has taken withdrawal card
aud failed to reconnect himself with the Orderj,
and Conduct the services according to the ritual
Of the Order.
u 4L l6 AOt 4ltEA1 kuaL ulE1nCCES Oh O Lodge,
BY appointment Of the n. g., shall, when the
Lodge is opened under the head Of "the good OF
the Order" deliver addresses OF read essays on
Odd-FelloWship.
Z. That the seal Of Lodge should only be
used in transacting the legitimate business OF
the Lodge.
NEUROLOGY.
The Grand Sure announced the decease during
the year OF S. Ellsworth, Rep. OF the Grand
Lodge OF Oregon; Gustav leWeck, Rep. OF the
Grand Encampment OF New York: J. F. Alexan-
der, Rep, of the Grand Encampment Of Illinois;
fornia; Henry F. Askew, Past Grand Rep. OF
Delaware; the Rev. A. Paul Repiton, Past Grand |
Rep. OF North Caao1ina; Solomon II. Lewyt, Of |
Baltimore, Grand Guardian OF the G. l. q. S. |
from 1851 to 1863
THE ORDERS FUTURE.
In concluding his able report the Grand Sire
;ays:
] have laid before you the status and general !
condition OF this institution, and the more impor-
ant part now deyoyes upon you to lerslate for It
n the future As have said before, It IL the off,
prng and growth OF the nineteenth century. It
as TINS far, under the fostering care and protec-
aces of trust and confidence, kept pace with the
cneral growth and improvement Of ali which makes |
mankind happier and better; 1t has, and is doing
ate him in the scale Of social existence; and Jet
clievc still higher destiny awaits it In the fn:
IRE. To you and your successors is committed
|
rotect it we'll. Lending all other charitable in
Litutions in their efforts to better acquaint man
ith his fellow.-man and to make him wiser, bet
ho shall come after us to fill these high places and
participate in the Centennial Of this Order, shall
&C it established in every civilized land, practic-
nth. Then one law shall bind all nations,
inbred and tongues, and that law shall be the law
universal love. l
GRAND SECRET4RF'S REPORT.
CO. sS1~-1- 1-1- 80
etailcd statement Of tue status of the Order in
le several jurisdictions, Us furnished by the
lief clerica, officers thereof. The number Of I
dges in Illinois Jan. I, 1876 Was 535, with :
embership Of 25, $40; number Of encampments, {
9, with $40 members.
Three trans1ations Of the ritual into the Span
b language were reported to the Grand Lodge :
+ examination.
Duplicate charters, in place OF those destroyed a
: fire, were furnished to the Grand Lodges OF
labana, Nevada, Lower Provinces B. n. L.,
Id Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment OF
atne.
The Grand Secretary recommends the G. L.
S. to recognize and encourage the spirit Of "
nifty. by the enactment OF proper laws, to au- t.
orize the interchange Of official documents
i friendly courtesics with all kindred beneyo- i,
1T institutions. j.
The appended table gives the grand aggre- t,
te Of limitations, etc, in the Order, y
FROM 1880 TO 1876 !
n
nlbers relieved. d......,........... 720, 180 ~
dowcd families relieved.... .... 81, or y
mbers deceased. ...-.--..........- g, ISL t,
IA! relief f-.-..........--... So, 10 3S6. "
tai receipts.....-. 80, 065 o2652 n
n view Of these splendid results, the Grand Il
.retary fittipgly observes: II
rejoice. my brethren, to offer you sincere COZ II
tuations at the general prosperity which re- al
rds our 1abors everywhere, whether at home OF W
Dad. Odd-Followship continues it's onward N
gress, as an unfatterng minister to the ills OF AZ
, and as a sympathizing friend Of humanity. 1t in
sts the same zeal and persistent toll in the IL
raj and material aid Of the needy and suffering ca
has been its paramount office for more re
4 half century. Its field Of labor Ia pl
ere men are struggling in the bat a.
OF life. There It strives to uplift II
fallen, to champion humanity, to be the true In In
nd Of man, to be his guide and hope, his refuge u
tier, and defense. There it ever has and will oe M
I'd, inviting the corporation Of kindred allies, q! q
II the dfvfuc spirit Of fraternity which it pro.
MS shall generally prevail Under this uplilted M lo
uer have its forces been enlisted organized, and ye
ned TO service In every isnd where civilization On On
Ills. Under this sign has it conquered its pres . III
unparalleled success, and will it continue to ~ ~.
use Its blessings among men. ~ ~.
NEW GRAND OFFICERS, ~: ~,
he Grand officers elected for the ensuing ks{,,
n of two years are: John ". Stokes, OF nj
nsylvania, Grand Sire, John B. Harmon, OF SET
ifornia, Deputy Grand Sire; james l.. us'
gely, Of Maryland, Grand Corresponding sps