Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-21

H. q. Cabaniss, Lambdin Lodge No. 422,
Forsyth.
w. a. Walker. Alliance Lodge No. $50,
Savannah.
B; Fl: Richardson, Savannah Lodge No.
l 1853, Savannah.
A. J.. Blelock, Omer Lodge No. 1852,
GAINESVILLE.
A. R. Goodyear, Benner Lodge No. 1859,
P. B. Robinson, Christian Lodge No. 1879,
Greensboro.
John D. Harrell. cambridge Lodge No.
| ,842, cambridge.
j. 4. Brown, Tugaloo Lodge No. 1876,
Capers Dixon, Jefferson Lamar Lodge No.
1873. Covington.
w. H. Toombs, Wilkes Lodge No. 225,
Washington.
q. j. Odom, Gordon Lodge No. 1891, Al
bany.
Samuel P. Weislger, Sheppard Lodge No.
721, Augusta.
James d. Martin, B~lackshear Lodge No.
1,454, Perry.
E.. A. Hollingsworth, Pendleton Lodge
No. 220, Augusta.
James Whitehead, Stella Lodge No. 1,O8O,
Warrenton.
John D. Munnerlyn, WaYnesboro Lodge
No. 927, Waynesboro.
Humphrey Reid, Marietta Lodge No. 173,
Marietta.
c. J.. stroburg, Emmett, Lodge No. $50,
Macon.
A. J. King, Demere Lodge No. $50, Thomas
ton.
L. a. Litchield, Ackworth Lodge No. 149,
Ackworth.
John c. Printup, Lee Hardy Lodge No.
154, Rome.
Solomon sarling, McDufie Lodge No. 226,
Thomson.
R. W. Tidwell, Georgia Lodge No. 1877,
Atlanta.
Clark Howell, Jr., Gate City Lodge No.
346, Atlanta.
w. M. Henry, Summerville Lodge No. AIS,
Summerville.
James M. Simmons, Dawson Lodge No.
l ,25S, Dawson.
Robt. Chappell, Golden Rule Lodge No.
oil, Athens.
Geo. w. Merrill, Carrollton Lodge, Car
rollton.
B. K. Tucker, Hampton Lodge No. 1,763,
Hampton.
J. c. Ellenton, Minor Lodge No. 1908,
w. T. Heidi, Clayton Lodge No. 1877,
Jonesboro.
Peter McGlashan, Star Lodge No. 2,271,
Townsville.
Jas. w. Pullen, Cave Spring Lodge No.
272, Cave Spring.
J. II. LOngineau, Fairburn Lodge No.
z, 1854, Fairburn.
ton.
l. n. Nash, Piedmont Lodge No. 1889,
Stone Mountain.
j. E. Toole, LAGRANGE Lodge No. 1858.
Lagrange.
Jno. T. Beckmau, Palmetto Lodge No.
1909, Palmetto.
T. F.. Burbank, Cedartown Lodge No. 273,
Cedartown.
R. A. Peoples, valdosta Lodge No. 952,
J. P. sawtell, Empire Lodge No. PA,
Cuthbert.
W. A. Teasley, Canton Lodge No. 500,
Canton.
]. S. N. Snow, Quitman Lodge No. 1865.
Quitman.
R. B. Nesbit, Osborn Rogers Lodge No.
1861, Eatonton, Ga.
J. Q. Perry, Baker Lodge No. 1861, New
ton, Ga.
The Grand Dlctator's report was submit
ted, giving an accurate account of the pro-
ceedings of the year, decisions rendered
and the condition of the Order, together
with important questions for the considera-
tion of the Grand Lodge. The Order in
Georgia is shown to be in a flourishing con-
dition and established on a firm basis.
OiuCc bu6 OIRdulLdblOu u LIE hQlXuBS OF
Honor in 1876, there have been only ftty fUe
deaths in this jurisdiction. During the past
year there were only twenty deaths, and the
per centage of mortality proven to be as
small as any other State where the Order is
established. During the year six new
lodges have been instituted, and an addi-
ton of three hundred made to the member
ship. The total membership in the State is
now 1857.
Tit roro-E torotbor ,rith a. -
the Grand Secretary, Treasurer and Medical
Examiner, were referred to appropriate COM
mittees.
VISITING BROTHERS.
There were present at the morning ses-
sion 2. G. d. o. T. Rogers, p. G. D.. F.
Irwin, of Thomaston, P. D. M. A, McNulty,
OF Cuthbert, P. D. Osceola Butler and P. D.
Alexis McNulty, of Savannah.
Others are expected by the train this
morning.
An invitation was received from Alliance
and Savannah Lodges Of Savannah, to the
Grand Lodge to participate in the pleasure
of an excursion to Tybee in the afternoon
at 2 o'clock, on the steamer Florida, which
was unanimously accepted with thanks.
The Grand Lodge then adjourned until
half past eight o'clock at night, at which
time the several committees were instructed
to have their reports ready.
OWN THE PLACID n OUT TO
YBE A R
Shortly before 2 o'clock the visiting
Knights, with their ladies and the Savannah
brethren, proceeded to the wharf at the foot
of Lincoln street, where the elegant and
c~ommodious steamer Florida was moored.
The following committees of the Savannah
Lodges were present to receive the visitors
and give them q safe conduct on board: |
p n nsQanla Rnf1ar chairman. p m II n |
Pournelle, P. D. T. A. Askew, A. Geo. P.
Walker, P. d. Alexis McNulty and Brother
j. NJ. Burrell.
In a short time the entire party, number
ing several hundred, were safely on board,
and the last signal being sounded by. the
whistle the lines were loOsed and the good
with the Knightly party steamed
maiestically down the placid river. The
weather, which in the morning was threat
cleared up, and the sun showed his
face, his bright glances tempered
by a balmy South breeze.
AS the steamer glided down the river the
excursionists were complimented with the
waving of handkerchiefs and hats from hun
dreds Of people congregated on the
wharYes aud on the balconies of the build
ings on River street. The tugs as they pass
ed whistled a hearty good speed, which was
from the steamer. At the Office
of Messrs. Richardson 81 Barnard a large
American flag was displayed, which was
dipped in compliment to the visitors as the
passed.
The Guards Band was on board, and the
trip down the river was enliveved by de-
music, and those partial to terpsi-
pleasures enjoyed a dance in the spa
saloon. On the upper deck, on which
were gathered the fair ladies and gallant
knights, the time passed rapidly and pleas
IN social converse. The committee
were untiring in their attentions to the
guests, and had provided for then refresh
ment delicious vanilla and strawberry ice
cream, cakes and sandwiches, with ice cold
lemonade, which were literally served.
On the lower deck an Experience"
meeting was opened In the vicinity Of the
strawberry punch barrel, and q spirited
rivalry was developed between the ''Silent
Msnlt Ca Apgusta, and "Dr. Tanner" Of
Savannah. The GtmosS good humor pre-
vailed, and the puns and repartees which
followed in rapid succession kept the
''societY" In roars OF laughter.
The steamer passed the lighthouse at Ty-
bee and proceeded out sufficiently far to !