The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-12-06
Grand Lodge !. o. Of G. T.

for the year Just ending. 1t sho we'd the
progress of the Order to be gratifying, not
many adverse circumstances.
G. new Lodges had been organized during
the year, and the organization carried into
II counties OF the State, in which it had not
heretofore been known. The State Sccreta-
rles were highly commended for their eff
cheney and zeal, and the lecture system was
earnestly sustained as of great importance
to the order. A beneficiary plan for the
order was suggested, under suitable safe
guards. The members were urged to great
er fidelity for the cause, and to aim at per-
mancnt substantial work.
Report of G.. w. Sec, G. W. IIawXmrst,
showed the financial affairs of the Grand
Lodge to be in very prosperous condi ton
Balance on hand last year $4S7.00.
Receipt for the year 2,G03. 10.
Total 3,450.70.
Expenditure 81 800. 90.
Cash Balance 81 ,453 60.
Supplies 420.79.
Total Assets $l,s74.39.
Liabilities none all bills had been paid
at sight.
Five years ago the Grand Lodge met in
this city with seven subordinate Lodges,
and membership OF 800 to-day it meets in
this same city-with 1876 subordinate Lodges,
and membership Of G,500. 1000 full de-
gree members were reported in good stand
ing, and subordinate l.odgesin 43 COMMIT, $
of the State. The Grand Lodge of Va.
paid to the Il. w. G.. l.. Of the world mere
than any other G. L.
Loudoun was reported rs the banner
county of the State, having 81 subordinate
Lodges and over 900 members.
County Lodges had been organized in five
counties, and the II. w. g. l.. of the world
has under its jurisdiction 450, 900 members,
represented by 40 Grand Lodges; and the
Order has been successfully planted in every
civilized country, including Australia, New
Zealand. Africa, Great Britain, Canada, and
every American State and Territory.
Secretary read communication from G. l..
Of Texas, asking the appointment of Dele
gates to convention to be held 1T Ciatta-
nooga, in May next, 20 consider the propri-
ETY. OF separate organization for the South
ern States. Referred to a special commit
tee Which reported adversely to the appoint
ment of the delegates asked for, aud eoun-
selling the G. l.. Of Texas to wait for the
action Of the r. w. G. L. of the world,
which meets in Minneapolis. Min.. in May
next. Secretary read letter OF fraternal
greeting from Star of Peace Lodge, London,
England. G. w. G. T., Christian, was re-
quested to send suitable reply.
Nov. 29TH.-Grand Lodge met pursuant
to adjournment; journal read and approx
ed-cliair announced following CONT
range for public addresses. Smith, Segar.
Chichester, Selby and johnson, committee
on county Lodges. ker, Dill, Yeaman,
Wood and Williams committee on beneficial.
ry system.
Grand Lodge went into Com. OF The
whole for the discussion of Temperance
Literature-Sevcral earnest and eloquent
addresses were made. The leading editorial
of the VALLEY VIRGINIAN on Temperance
was greatly extoed and the paper was Gag
erly sought after.
Thursday afternoon committee On county
Lodges reported, giving each county Lodge
one Rep. in the Grand Lodge. Report Of
committee OH state of the Order, fixed the
salary of the G. w. c. L. at 5000 year
with all necessary expenses paid.
Hour having arrived for election Of Off
GERS. the election was proceeded with, and
resulted as follows: G. W. T.. Dr.. W.
S. Christian, Urbana, Va. &. W. c.. IIebei
ker, Staunton, Va; G.. W. V. r., Mrs
Susan Dill, Richmond &c. w. See, Geo. W.
Hawxhurst, Fairfax c.. H.; g. w. Treas.
Mrs. Fannie Bowman, Vienna.
The elected Officers made the following
appointments G. W. Chaplain, Geo. w
Brooke, Berryville; G. w. NJ, DR.. C. c.
Barbour. Aide +; G. w. D. NJ, Mrs. Mary W
Gayer, Loudoun Co.; G. w. Asst. Sec, J.
Rice Smith, Berryvillc !; G. w. Sen. Chas
Joseph, Lexington G. Guard, W. Yeaman,
Richmond; G. W. Messenger, j. NJ. Henkle,
Stanton. J. N. Stubbs, Ro. McCandisl
and G. w. C. T., Christian, were elected
representatives to the r. w. G. l.. Of the
World-Newton, Jewett and Barbour, alter
mates.
81, Il
OF meeting.
Invitation through Prof. A. j. Turner. to
visit the d. d. & B. Institution, was pit
ed. and II o'clock tomorrow fixed az the
hour.
FRIDAY, Nov. 30tI.-G. L. met at s
o'clock, G. W. c. I. IN the chair-.Jonrna
lead and approved Com. I'll. state OF the
Order ree~l' 'nriitlal thu election of live G..
L ctr's., geographic. '!;visi>l' Of the State.
and one district deputy for each sch.tei!;i'
dist let Of the State. -..D
The un vri zen w,ri 1t the Oder was
exempliied by Geo. W. II,wt .lrst, G. w
See.
Adjnarn II ~ visit III. y. D. & & IA sti-
tuition.
&. =. t., q. ,... q. W. c. y. in The
chair. Com. M county Lodges reported
and submitted CONSTITUTE on, which after scv
eral amendments was adopted.
Recommendation of the Com. thar Co.
Lodges draw upon the G. See. for Be pei
capita of the entire membership within theil
jurisdiction. met with great opposition, but
was finally attended to read &c, and adopt
ed, and State Lecr's. not to be required to
visit Territory occupied by co unity Lodges
Maj. j. w. Newton, Supt. of Juvenile
Templars of this city. reported the rganiZa.
ton in tlourishing condition, with mem
bership of 235 little boys and girls, who are
being educated TO the principles of total alb.
stinence.
Salary OF G.. w. Sec. was fixed at s400.
The following resolutions were adopted
Resolved That this Grand Lodge I o. of G. 7.
of Virginia, hereby unitedly express our sincere
gratitude to the members OF West Augusta and
Mizpah Lodges and citizens of the city of Staun-
ton for their rich, abundant and cheerful hospi-
tally during this session. also to the various
railroad and steamboat authorities who have Sc
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