The New York herald., 1879-09-17
THE ODD FELLOWS.
TRANSACTIONS OF THE GRAND LoDGE-THE
RITUAL IN VARIOUS LANGUAGES

TRANSACTIONS OF THE GRAND LoDGE-THE
RITUAL IN VARIOUS LANGUAGES
BALTIMORE. Nd. Sept 49, 1879.
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows reassembled at nine O'Clock A. NJ. j.
b. Harmon, Grand Sire. presiding. After prayer by
j. w. Venable. Grand Chaplain. the Grand Lodge was
declared open for business. The jurisdictions
called and the following business presented
BY G. p Elder-An amendment to the constitution
of the Grand Lodge of Colorado. By I. L. Jakes-
An amendment to the constitution of Delaware By
Mr.. Miller, of New Jersey-A resolution in
favor of making the terms of lodges one
year, instead of six months. BY w. N.
Evans-A resolution from Washington Territory
asking the Grand Lodge to remit certain dues to
that jurisdiction and referred to the Finance
Committee. Mr.. Van Mort. of New Jersey. presented
the report of the special committee distributing the
Grand Sire's report. and it was taken up and
adopted. A resolution by NJ j. Durham. of Ken
lucky. Past Grand Sire, making q special order to
consider the pending amendment to the constitu
ton on Thursday. adopted. On motion Of
M. j. Durham. of Kentucky. Past Grand Sire. the
reports they appear the journal
then taken up. The report of the
Legislative Committee was considered. The report
provides for dormant members. consisting of those
who'have been suspended for non-payment of Dues
these members to be permitted to visit tho lodge
without the word. but they not to be permitted
to vote or speak to questions. Action thereon was
deferred by special order to Thursday at twelve
O'Clock.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
The report of the Committee on Printing. made by
Mr. Jones' of Maryland. on the subject OF supplies.
was adopted. The Grand Sire appointed the follow
ing committee on the History OF Odd Fellowship
Representatives Shatfner. OF Kentucky; Randall. of
California; Andrews. Of Connecticut; Campbell, of
Ontario. and Heaton, of Illinois.
A resolution was presented giving Rebekah lodges
the right to confer the degree OF kebekah fifth de-
gree members, which referred to the Committee
on the Degree of Rebekah
Mr.. Gwinner, OF Pennsylvania offered resolution
to translate the ritual into tho French language,
which was referred to the Finance Committee. Mr..
Lndsly of Wisconsin, offered a resolution asking
translation OF the ritual into the Norwegian language
by the Grand lodges of Illinois and Wisconsin.
which was adopted. The gentleman offered
resolution admitting the widow of u dropped men,
ber to the degree OF Rebekah and the widowed
mother of the same class of members, which was
referred to the Committee the Degree of Rebekah.
Mr. Simply, OF Missouri, presented resolution of
the Grand Lodge of Missouri on the subject of de-
grees. as to their revision and reduction to three.
and that the business OF the lodge be conducted in
the highest degree Laid on the table.
Mr.. Fessenden of Massachusetts, offered resolu-
tion permitting members of the Manchester Unity
to join the Order without severing their connection
with that Order. Referred to the Legislative Com
mttee.
The Grand Sire appointed Representatives Gwinner.
of Pennsylvania; Underwood, of Kentucky; Carey,
of Maryland; Stebbins. of New York, and Bushy. Of
North Carolina, committee to revise the rules OF
order.
The Grand Sire resigned his position the Com
mittee Dues and Benefits and appointed Mr..
Campbell. OF Ontario, in his place.
The Grand Lodge then went into secret session.
BUSINESS.
After the close of the secret session business
resumed. Representative White, of New York,
moved that the appeal Of +. B. Sherman the
question of endowment be referred to the commit
| tee on that subject Adopted.
Representative Blanks of Virginia, offered reso-
luton to grant the privilege to lodges to cards
in the of the lodge. which referred to the
| Legislative Committee.
| Representative shaffner, Of Kentucky, offered
resolution in favor OF permitting grand lodges and
grand encampments to hold special sessions for the
purpose of comforting the degrees Of those bodies
| on such members as desire them. Referred TO the
Legislative Committee.
Representative S,ebbins. of New York. offered a
resolution the subject Of uniformed patriarchs
in favor OF granting grand encampments the privi-
| lege OF chartering encampments of uniformed
patriarchs and pass suitable laws for their govern
| ment. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Representative Stebbins OF New York, offered
resolution OF transacting all business Of the
subordinate lodges in the fifth degree. Referred to
| the Legislative Committee.
| Representative Fessenden, of Massachusetts,, Of
fered o resolution asking the Grand Lodge to define
| what is necessary to reinstate q member who has
been expelled by reason of having Joined the Man
chester Unity when the cause has been removed.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The Grand Lodge adjourned until Thursday morn
ing. They will go on an excursion to Pen Mar on
Wednesday.