Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-15

spectlon. With feelings, of regret have been
obllged to decline many kind invitations ex-
tended to me to visit our brethren on occasions
when, could have done so, it would have been
to me source OF great pleasure TO have wit
messed their work, and pa,taken of their hos
pitality.
Called unexpectedly to the head of the craft
| in this jurisdiction have acted az nv iudg-
| ment dictated. In making decisions, I have
| strlven to DO justice according to the tenor Of
| our Masonic laws, never forgetting that with
| us official position is but Temporary and that
on the great trestle board of life we must all
| stand alike, and must sooner or later submit
our work to that test that knows but perfection,
regardless of who the artifcer may be.
MY brethren my task is nearly completed, it
is submitted for your inspection, and trust
1t may meet your approval. return you the
| gavel OF authority, have not exceeded the
authority you conferred upon me, and as I
| place again in your hands the masters square,
return 1T to you with grateful re-
membrance of your unvarying kindness and
courtesy to me during my official terms, and
with many thanks for the honors you have paid
me, IN spirit take each of you by the hand
and pray that life's choicest blessings may be
| yours. e. W. DURANT Grand Master.
Bro. G. A. Camp then delivered an ad-
dress on the rules and regulations of Ma
sorry, and the necessity for their observance
with strictness and rigor.
|
ters of interest only to the order were intro
duced and passed.
The grand lodge was then called from
labor to refreshment until o'clock this
morning.
| Royal ana Select Masters.
At the annual election of officers of st.
Paul Council No. l, Royal and Select
Masters, held on Monday evening, in Masonic
hall, the following were chosen for the en-
| suing year:
Fl. L. Carver. Thrice Ilustrious Master.
Chas. Leonard, Right Ilustrious Deputy
Master.
J. 81. Reaney, Treasurer.
/ W. s. Combs, Recorder.
The appointive officers will be made known
at the next meeting of the council.
| MutuaJ Hid.
The annual meeting of the Masonic Mu-
tual Aid association was held at the Office of
Drs. Ames & Salisbury, Minneapolis, on
Monday evening. The following board Of
directors was elected for the ensuing year:
Minneapolis. n. Thompson. D. M. Good
win, NJ. D.; Chas. Reeve, E. McDermott, A. 81.
Salisbury, NJ. D.; F. L. Smith, G. H. Keith,
| n. "A. Aules, NJ L.; WIN. IT. Ielfar, w. A. Mill
Ter; E. III. Wilson, Chas. A. Pillsbury, r. B..
Langdon, VIM. G. Noble, B. L. Taylor, D. D. s..
St. Paul-D. A. Monfort, G. N. Parker.
Preston-H. r. Wells.
Spring Valley-Henry Cobb.
Sank Centre-R. J. Willie.
Fergus Falls-Jas. Compton.
Red Wing-O. Whitman.
st. Charles-J. B. Tambln, N. D.
st. Cloud-C. W. Kingsbury.
Anoka-B. F. Pratt
Stillwater-Wn. S. Conrad
Litchfeld-W. s. Brill.
The association is in a remarkably pros
porous condition, having added to its mem
bership during the year CSC new members.
There has been only one death loss since its
organization in June. 1877.
An amendment to the bylaws was adopt
ed, limiting the age at which members shall
be received, to 55 years, to take effect the 1st
day of March, 1879.