Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-04-22
kNTGRTs IN
Second Days Session of Grand Lodge
Election of 0mcers-ResOIutions
-Rauuue

The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor
convened at the hall in Lyons block yester-
day morning at nine O'Clock. The morning
session was occupied in the consideration of
reports by the various special and standing
committees, and lasted until half-past one
O'Clock, when a recess was taken until
three o'clock.
DIR. j.. DeSaussure Ford, of Augusta, State
Medical Examiner, arrived on the morning
train aud was present, and Past Dictator
Collier, Of Gordon Lodge, Albany, was
among the visiting brethren.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At three o'clock the Grand Lodge re.
assembled, and after finishing some routine
business entered into an election for officers
for the ensuing year, which resulted as fol-
lows
Grand Dictator-Wm. King, Jr., Of At
laRta.
Grand Vice Dlctator-Grigsby E. Thomas,
of Columbus.
Assistant Grand Dictator-s. P. WeIsiger,
of Augusta.
Grand CHAPLAIN. W. Pullen, of Cave
Spring.
Grand Recorders. K. Cook, of Barnes
vile.
Grand Treasurer. H. Jones, of Carriers
vile.
Grand Guide. c. Printup, of Rome.
Grand Guardian-R. NJ. Reid. of Fair
burn.
Grand Sentinel-L. s. Ledbetter, of &C.
dartown.
Grand Trustees-M. NJ. Hill, of Augusta;
"a. H. Cabapiss, of Forsyth; T. r. Jones.
Representative to the Supreme Lodge for
two years-P. G. D. r. j. Powell, of Barnes
vile; ?. D. B. Il. Richardson, of Savannah,
alternate.
The following members compose the
Finance Committee for the ensuing wear:
G. w. Terry, of Washington: H. Edmon-
ston, of Augusta; j. c. s. DuBose, of War.
renton. r.
The following resolution, offered by Rep
resentatiYe James Whitehead, Of Warrenton
Lodge, was unanimously adopted by rising
vote:
WHEREAS, Brother R. A. Osmer, Supreme
Treasurer of our noble Order, died in At
lanta, Ga, on the 18th day of November,
1850, after a lingering and painful illness,
during which illness he was the recipient of
kind favors and every necessary attention
from our brethren of Georgia and Gate City
Lodges, Atlanta therefore be it
ReSotOed, l.. That In the death of Brother
K. A. Osmer, Supreme Treasurer, our Order
has sustained the loss of an able and eff
Gent officer.
2. That the thanks of this Grand Lodge
be rendered to our brethern in Atlanta, and
to Georgia and Gate City Lodges, for their
Kin and considerate attentions to our de-
ceased brother during his last illness.
3. That the thanks Of the Grand Lodge
are also extended to Brother Clark Howell,
OF Gate City Lodge, for his attention to the
family Of Brother Osmer, after his decease,
In escorting the remains to his home In New
York.
4. That the Grand Secretary be instructed
to transmit to Georgia and Gate City Lodges
a copy Of these resolutions.
Bros. s. II. Sheppard, E. F. Lawson and
y. I. Rogers, committee, reported the fol-
lowing, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Supreme Dictator of the
Universe, in the exercise of His infinite wis
dom, hasIseen proper to remove from our
brotherhood our worthy and esteemed Su-
preme Treasurer, R. A. 0smer, whose death
occurred at Atlanta on the 18th November,
1880.
And whereas, This session of the Grand
Lodge offers the first opportunity for the
expression our sincere and unfeigned re-
greet; therefore, be it
-ReSOlUed, That we recognize in the death
of Brother Osmer one of the severest affiic-
tions that has befallen our order since its
establishment, and that whilst mere words
would fail to convey adequately the high
estim alton in which we held him as a true
Knight. a devoted brother, and a mos exem-
plarY and efficient officer, we are constrain-
ed by our regard to take this public action.
ReSotOsd, That the deepest sympathy of
this Grand Lodge (Which we feel, and finds
echo in the heart of every Knight in the
Jurisdiction of Georgia. be extended the be-
reaved family of our deceased brother in
their affection and sore distress.
ReSot0ed, That a copy of these resolutions,
properly engrossed. be forwarded the family
of our deceased brother under the seal of
the Grand Lodge, that a page in our minute
book be set apart for the same, and tina
they be published in the Savannah MORNING
NEWS.
RESOLVED, That the thanks of this Grand
Lodge are due and hereby heartily rendered
to the members of Alliance Lodge No. $50,
and Savannah Lodge No. 1853, for their
attention to our comfort and wants during
our stay in the city of Savannah, and that
they have, by their munifcent hospitality,
but further exemplifed the long known
reputation of Savannah people for open
handed, free-hearted hospitality to her
guests.
ReSolved, That a copy Of these resolutions
be furnished each of the Savannah lodges,
and the Savannah MORNING NEWS for pub
l~ication.
The selection of the place for the next
meeting was entered upon. Rome, LAGRANGE,
Dalton and Columbus were put in nomina-
ton, and Columbus was selected by large
vote.
Unfinished business was then disposed of,
and the installation of the newly elected
officers took place.
The Grand Lodge then adjourned to meet
in Columbus, Ca, on the third Wednesday
IN April next.
BANQUET TO THE VISITING NIGHTS.
Last evening a banquet was given the
visiting Knights by Alliance and Savannah
Lodges, OF this city, in the elegant hall of
the Republican Blues, in Lyons block. AT
half past eight O'Clock the members of the
Grand Lodge and of Alliance and Savannah
Lodges assembled In the Knights of Honor
Hall, where a half an hour was passed very
pleasantly. A ~'tbald-headed'' club. com
posed of some twelve worthy Knights,
held a kind of consolation meeting,
as 1t were, In the centre of the hall, which
was engineered by a demure deacon. They
presented a beautiful spectacle, and were
warmly c~omplimented, by their brethren,
whose caputs were adorned with luxuriant
hirsute covering, Upon their venerable ap
pearance and their prominent foreheads.
The baldheaded seance afforded consider
able diversion and was voted a success.
At 9 O'Clock the committee announced
the banquet ready, and the procession was
formed and marched into the banquet hall,
adjoining, and in a few minutes were seated
around the tempting tables.
Thomas A. Askew, D. of Alliance Lodge,
In a few pertinent remarks, in which he dis
played his propensity for punning on names,
invited the Knights to "fall to-" promising
them an eloquent welcome from a Harden
ed member.
When justice had been done the viands,
and champagne and cigars were introduced,
attention was called by the presiding Dicta-
tor, and Mr.. E. T. Harden, P. D. of Alliance
Lodge, arose, and in the following happy
manner extended a welcome to the Grand
Lodge and visiting brethren:
Brother Grand Dictator, Officers and Brothers
of the Grand Lodge:
Leaving the beaten track Of welcoming ora
tory. wherein the first thing done is to make
excuse that some more potent, grave and
reverend s~eigneur had not been chosen
to perform SO pleasing duty, 1 at once shall
strike an almost paradoxical key in the har-
mony OF welcome by asking a question:: What
come We for In the reply, which comes echo
ing through your past assemblages, and loosin
through the telescope Of the records of your
body. / see that emblazonment Of all that is
knightly in the words: To do our duty. All,
what music is there in such language
How wildly can we call up the many tears of
the widow or orphans that have been turned
from mourning to almost ioy-joy in the fact
that by the knightly deeds which, while not
changing and ~reSounding to the clash of metal
against metal, yet still has that most potent
sound of metal, and In the golden shape whose
lustre has swayed most potent influence in the
providing of the neceSsaries OF life. Ye come
to meet from all the quarters of our great
State to legislate and do the best for the laws
and government of the knights of Honor in
| Georgia, and thereby add another adamantine
link in the chain that shall make the body so
indissoluble that all the sceptisim and ridi-