The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-24

OF the 1urtherance OF the general interest of the
Order than that OF this subordinate Council alone.
The report was referred to the Committee on
the State OF the Order. who in due time made
their report on it. which was adopted.
The Committee expressed regret ON account of
the great inactivity OF the order in some parts OF
the jurisdiction. and truthfully ascribed to lack
OF proper effort on the part of the individual mem
bership. and called upon our brethren to arouse
their dormant energies, and press on with vigor
and consistency to the work-to revive the inter.
est OF those on our inactive list. and to induce
the introduction of new members. TheCommit-
tee justly commended tho vigilance and devotion
OF Excelsior Council. and recommended the re-
mission OF Grand Council per centage on the mi
| tiation fees OF the new missionary members.
The Grand Worthy Secretary read copious
| and elaborate report showing the following sta
tistics Of the business and revenue interest OF
the Order during the past six months, from July
l. 1877, to January l, 1873;
Number of Councils now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 3
Inactive. ............ 2
Totai.... b
No. Of active members on roll July !, ls77.... l5l
honorary 49,, 10
Total. 1898
Add number initiated from July i. 1871, to
January !. ls7s. 50
<AUu uumUct Va III TcpOFtS prIOF 10
July l, ioH......
45s
Deduct number died from July, 1877, to
Deduct number expelled from iroin.:j july i,
1877, to January !, 1878. ................ 20
Deduct errors in report prior to Julyi.
D'o......... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20
Leaving number on POLL jan l, 1878 ......... 427
Made up as follows
Active members. 1876
inactive members. ~
Honorary members OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1a
AT
Showing net increase in general membership
OF 20, and in the active membership "a.
Amt on hand and invested in sub. Coun-
Amt received from July l. ISL. to janaa. '''
~ J. le7s......... 1854
Total tl33.sa
January i, 1873 Observation-Disclosures. 1Os.27
| Leaving bal. in treasures OF sub. Councils
January l, 1876... $26.67
No subordinate Council is reported in any finan-
cial embarrassment.
Amt. received per centage from sub. Coun-
Amt. received Tor supplies from sub Coun
citb... 10
For which the Grand Treasurer receipt is ex.
hibitcd.
The Indebtedness OF the Grand Council was re-
ported not in of 1920. whilst its assets
are as follows
In furniture and supplies on hands Of G. W..
In cash IN hands Of q. w. Treas Jas
Total assets...., $6l.ss
The G. W. S. submitted with his report the
amendments to the Ritual, adopted at the last
-,
action Of the Grand Council. Also several amend
ments to the general laws, and the disapproval
by the Sow. Patriarch of the amendment to the
Constitution Of this Council. providing semi
annual instead ofquarterly sessions.
The report, as to its financial statements, was
referred to the Committee on Accounts. who in
due time reported the books and accounts OF the
G. W. 8. to be in form and correct. which was
adopted. The remainder of the report WAS con-
sidered directly by the Grand Council.
No formal report was presented from the G.
W. Treas, owing to his absence from the session
Bro. O'Ferall had intended being present, bnt
at the last moment, sickness in his family pre-
vented him from taking the train. and hence he
had not provided for tie transmission OF his re-
port.
On the consideration OF the report of the q. W.
s. the Grand Council
LIST. Adopted the Ritual amendments certified
from the Sovereign Council.
3D. Directed notice OF appeal to the Sovereign
Council from the decision Of the Sow. Patriarch
in rejecting the change from quarterly to semi
annual sessions Of this Grand Council.
3d. Directed the G. W. S. to certify to the subor-
dnates the amendments to the General Laws
certified from the Sovereign Council.
4th. INDUCED the Committees OF Conference
with Resolute Council. No. 4, and Lee Council,
No. 5, until the next session, with positive in
structons to report at that time.
5th. Directed the G. w. Sec. to sci, the proper
ty received from the late vigilant Council, No.
8, and turn the proceeds into the treasury and
9Th Ordered warrant in favor Of Bro. VIM.
NJ Butcher for u 90. balance due him, and war
rant in favor of G. W.sec for a6.25. for supplies
and printing.
On motion the selection by the q. W. C. of Bro
Robt j. Irving as his alternate representative to
the Sovereign Council until July II, 1878, was ap.
proved and his credentials ordered to be certified
to the Sovereign Secretary.
On motion Staunton was selected IS the place
for holding the next session OF the Grand Coun-
Gil, which occurs on the 18th of April 1878. and is
to be convened at 2 P NJ. on that day.
On motion the G. W. Sec. was instructed to pre-
pare full synopsis of the proceedings Of this
session and present it to the Press OF Staunton
stu 1uFTloOuDuE6 anu " tHc Temperance HHFO-
cate at Richmond, Va. for publication.
During the session Of the Grand Council, a re-
cess was had. during which Excelsior Council
initiated two candidates.
At the close of the business. the Grand Council
devoted some time to our time-honored custom,
1.-The good OF the order' During this very
fraternal and feeling letter was read from Bro.
JOS X. Smith, 2. G. c., regretting his forced alb
senced, and bidding the Grand Counci, God
speed" in its work. After many warm and &C.
ceptable addresses from members, this hour was
elssed by prayer by Bro. ]. D. Rucher, G. DC.
The Grand Council was then closed at r. NJ,
with the solemn service Of the Order,
WIN. j. POINTS.
g. W. Secy