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soLoMoN's LODGE No. l, A. F. N,

SoLoMoN's LODGE No. l. A. r. N,
SAVANNAH, June 2, 1881.
At a regular communication held this even
ing the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
AS the Mother Lodge of Georgia, and the
one for whose benefit the recent Grand Masonic
Bazaar and Fair was inaugurated, it is but
proper that in atteStation Of our great gratiA-
cation at its brilliant success, some special ex-
preston of our feelings be rendered those who
were so Instrumental in accomplishing such
satisfactory results, therefore, be it
Resolved By SoIon.on's Lodge No /, r. and
a. M, of Savannah, That our most cordial
sincere and grateful thanks be rendered, and
our Acknowledgements returned
First. To the noble, self sacrificing ladies of
our fair city, the wives, daughters, sisters and
friends of MaSons. who so zealousy for three
consecutive weeks devoted their time ami
efforts to the interests of the Fair. We further
recognize the ract that TO them is cue the full
measure of praise and credit for the attrac-
tiveness of the exhibition and its general sue
cess. The memCry of their labor Of love will
never grow dim; rather will the appreciation
Of their services increase as time rolls on.
Second. To our sister Lodges throughout the
country, and to individual members of the
fraternity, North, South, East and West, for
their cheerful and generous contributions SO
promptly forwarded, and rendered more &C
ceptable by the kindly and fraternal wishes for
success which accompanied them. Their kind
words are treasured in our hearts, and should
In troubious times, we ever falter in Masonic
duty we will recall them to recollection and
govern ourselves accordingly"
Third. To the daughters of Solomon's Lodge
Zerubbabel Clinton and Ancient Landmark
who at the first intimation that relief was de
sired, hastened to her with pledges of assist
ance. Their hearty co operation, zeal and la
Dor in the cause have aptly illustr ted
the grand principles of Masonic faith, and
served to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood
Fourth To the Executive Committee, and
the committees of the several Lodges, whose
personal attention was unremittingly given to
the work. In an eminent degree are the crafty.
ing results to be attributed to the wisdom
which characterized their counsels, and to their
general excellent management Special re-
cognition of the faithfulness and impartiality
and satisfaction with which Past Master
Samuel z. Hamilton discharged the onerous
duties of Chairman of the Executive Commit
tee Is simple justice and is most heartily
corded.
Fifth. To those citizens Of Savannah whose
presence lent nightly such charm to the ex-
hlbltion, and whose munitcent patronage has
enabled this Lodge to cancel a large proper
ton of its Indebtedness. Fully they exempli-
fed the force and beauty of the remarks in the
address OF the eloquent orator. inaugurating
the Fair, that the difficulty would not be to
open the purse, but to close it"
sixth. To the press of Georgia and the coun-
try. generally for their Endorsement Of the Fair,
and their favorable commentator of the
cause to theirreadsrs.
Seventh. To the merchants and business men
OF Savannah and throughout our broad land,
who, though not members of tina fraternity.
testified their appreciation of it's grand princi-
pies of charity and benevolence by liberal con-
tributions.
Eighth. To the managers Of the Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway, the Charleston
and Savannah Railway, and the Augusta and
Port Royal Railway, for reduction in passenger
rates to excurSienistS during the continuance
OF the Fair, and to the proprietors of the
several hotels for their generous donations; to
the Central Railroad, the Ocean Steamship
Company and the Southern Express Company
for bringing goods free of charge.
Ninth. That the Secretary be instructed to
furnish copy of these resolutions under the
seal of the Lodge to our sister Lodges
Resolved. That the above resolutions, ex-
pressive of the sentiments of this Lodge be
published in the Savannah MORNING NEWS and
also be spread upon our minutes.
Extract from minutes.
j. II. ESTILL, w. NJ
j. 3. SHlvERs, Secretary je41t