The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

adopted that committee OF three
composed of p. G. Masters DeLesder
nier, of Houston; Herring, Of Waco
and Blandford, of Austin, devise
ways and means for building a Grand
Lodge Temple in Austin. This reso-
a.ion is imperative.
Fraternal greetings were received
from the Grand Lodge Of Alabama, in
session at Tuscumbia.
The special committee appointed to
prepare suitable resolutions on the
death of Otis G. Welch, PA q.
Denton, submitted their report which
will appear in the printed proceedings.
The committee on printing were in.
structed to advertise for bids for print
ing the journals of this session, and
have charge of all the printing for this
year.
On motion, adjourned to TIN.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Grand Lodge met pursuant to
adjournment, w. X. Makemson, r.
w. G. NJ, in the chair.
The Grand Lodge elected the fol-
lowing officers for the year 1880: d.
Y. Ports, Of San Antonio, r. w. q.
NJ. Jesse P. Loving, of Sherman, d.
w. G. NJ; C. r. Gibson, of Waxa-
hachie, r. w. G. w; G. w. Grover,
of Galveston, r. w. G. 8. Thos. III.
Joseph, of Galveston, r. w. G. T..
Nj. ID. Herring, Of Waco, r. w. G. r.,
w. j.: Austin, of Denton, w. G..
Orator; Chas. II. Deffenbaugh, of Aus.
TIN, R. w. @. NJ.
Trustees of Grand Lodce-R. A.
Blandford, 4. L. Wren. +. Carleton,
A. T. Mckinney, Thos. Bratton.
Rev. B. ]. Smith, principal OF the
Austin Female Collegiate Institute, of
Austin, rendered to the Right Worthy
Grand Lodge perpetual scholarship for
two female pupils between the ages of
thirteen and twenty years, to be Sc
lected by the Grand Master and re-
-ferred to the institute by the Grand
Masters certificate.
The next annual communication Of
the Grand Lodge will be held in the
city of Dallas, February, 1880.
Adjourned until IL A. N. tomorrow.
FOURTH DAY-TUURsDAY, FEBRUARY G.
The Grand Lodge met pursuant to
adjournment, w. X. Makemson in the
chair.
The committee on mileage and per
diem was instructed to report for four
days, ending February @.
The special order in regard to ad-
hitting civilized tribes of Indians
(the proposed amendment to the Con-
stltution of the Grand Lodge, /. o. o.
F. was defeated.
Adjourned to r. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Grand Lodge met pursuant TO
adjournment. Grand Master Makem-
son in the chair.
A committee on memoriam, on the
death of T. Markley, p. G., was appoint-
ed.
A great deal of committee work was
reported which is Of interest only to
the order.
On motion the Grand Lodge adjourn
ed till $50 P. NJ. tomorrow.
FIFTH DAY-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2.
The Right Worthy Grand Lodge
met pursuant to adjournment, r. w.
&. M. Makemson in the chair.
The committee appointed 10 devise
ways and means to erect the Grand
Lodge Temple were instructed to re-
port to the trustees of the r. w.
Grand Lodge.
The standing committee made re-
ports of various parties.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
ResolUed, That hereafter the stand
ing printing committee of this Grand
Lodge shall be composed of practical
printers.
Resolocd, That hereafter all printing
done for this Grand Lodge shall be
contracted for to the lowest and most
responsible bidder by the printing
committee.
A resolution was adopted thankinan
William Tell Lodge aud the G
Of IEler, for thsiEd ,invis
sne 6fand Losss,. 40 4iset in +
The salaries of officers for 1917 -
as follows: Grand Secretary, $1,000;
Grand Treasurer, 2 1-2 per cent. on eli
receipts; Grand Messenger, $5 per
day during session of Grand Lodge.
Five hundred copies of Constitutions
for subordinate lodges were ordered
printed, but lodges having by-laws
have right to use their own or the
new uniform constitution adopted by
the II. w. Grand Lodge.
The Committee on Memoriam sub
mitted the following report:
The very sad and tragic death Of
Past Grand 7. ]. Markley, OF Milan
Lodge No. 23, caused deep sorrow, not
only among the members of our order,
but his amiable disposition, industry
and energy had won for him the high
esteem Of all who knew him. Bro.
was sincerely devoted TO the
principles of our order and faithful IN
the discharge Of the many official du.
ties devolving on him as member
OF Milan Lodge No. 23 and as repre-
sentative to the Grand Lodge Of Texas.
He was taken from US IN the prime OF
life, and 80 sudden and unexpected
was the death wound that he could
not have known II It was done by acci-
dent or design. We sympathize with
the widow Of our deceased brother in
this her great loss. While we are
deprived OF his counsel and labors In
the lodge room, his widow and chill
dren have lost their sole dependence
Tor protection and maintenance.
A new feature in funeral benefits Is
before the Grand Lodge OF the United
States. It Is called the ssendowment
fund." On the death Of member the
person or persons 10 whom he assigns
IN bis endowment certificate will re-
ceive not less than $1,000 nor more
han $4,000. This plan is something
On the order Of the Knights Of Honor.
The Grand Lodge OF this State has in
'tructed its representatives 10 give
heir support in favor Of the ''endcw-
nent fund"
On motion, the Grand Lodge ad-
burned TO meet in Dallas on the first
Monday in February, 1850.
The Cotton Crop.
The report from the Agricultural De-
'artment iHst issued, ameng ether Ifofns