Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-14
THE MYSTIC BRETHREN.
GOasIppy Account OF the Meeting OF
Grand Lodge i. o. o. F

GRIFFIN, GA, August 11.-EdttOr Morning
Ns.os: The Grand Eueampment Of the
l. o. o. F. met in this city Tuesday last, and
closed it's session the same day. A brief
account Of its proceedings have already
been sent to the News.
The annual session of the Grand Lodge
was convened Wednesday, 9th, at Odd Eel
lows Hall Early in the morning Warren
Lodge No. 20, in procession, marched to the
hotel headquarters Of the Grand Lodge and
escorted it to the hall, when Judge -
welcomed the Grand Lodge in a short
but eloquent speech, which was sppro-
pristelY responded to by Grand Master
Richardson, when the Grand Lodge was
called to order and the business of the ses-
sion commenced.
There was really very little business
brought before the Grand Lodge, harmony
prevailing throughout the entire iurisdic-
ton. The most important matter was an
appeal brought up from Carrollton Lodge,
involving q principle, or precedent, upon
which much discussion was expected, but,
thanks to P. G.. Geo. Il. Stone, OF No y,
who was Chairman of the committee, and
whose report was so clear and so thorough,
reviewing all the points so plainly, that the
report was adopted without delay. l
heard several old members Of the Grand
Lodge say that they considered 1t
the ablest report they had ever heard from
an appeal committee, In the Grand Lodge.
There was a committee appointed to revise
the constitutions bylaws, etc, to report at
the mex session. This committee is z. 6.
NJ. 7. A. Askew; P. G. Rep. j. s. Tyson;
P G.. G.. 81. Stone Of Savannah; Z. g. ID.
r. Everett, of Columbus, and 7. q. w. j.
VIM, of Marietta.
Augusta was selected as the place in
which to hold the session Of 1888.
In this connection considerable merri-
ment was created by the introduction Of the
following bv a Savannah member:
WHEREAS, This Grand Lodge has by its
action agreed to meet in the city of Augusta
next year, and whereas, it has been resolved
that we go there by reclamation, and where
as, the members of this Grand Body are not
in the habit of travelling by that mode OF
conveyance, but proceeds as usual under
the circumstances; therefore
ReS0lged, That this Grand Lodge implores
the Augusta delegation, especially ?. G. S.
L., to secure and provide more accommo-
dating vehicle for the purpose, one with
which the members are more familiar, by
than the one selected; and that any other
save and except by way Of the raging ca
nawl be accepted as the one by which this
Grand Lodge will venture to approach that
August(al city.
RESOLVED, That this body, both In its grand
capacity and otherwise, does hereby solemn
ly condemn the assertions of the Augusta
delegation, especially the said P. G. s. L.,
that they will take us up the canal.
ResOIUed further, That should the above
referred to delegation attempt to carry it's
threats against this Grand Lodge into exc
cution, we will not again visit the said city,
as Grand Lodge, for several Years-unless
invited.
After having as much fun as was
desired, the mover withdrew the paper,
promising to refer it to the Augusta delega-
ton
After the adjournment yesterday, by In
vitaion of the Griffin Odd Fellows, quite a
large number went out to the Woodruff
farm, situated some two miles from the city,
where a fine and beautiful spread
of fruit and the pure juice Of
the grape had been arranged for our benefit,
and to which all did ample justice, particu-
larly the Grand Secretary. After pleasant
hour spent there, the return to the city was
accomplished with safety and the members
soon prepared to leave for home.
1t will be a long time before the session
Of 1882 will be forgotten.
ODD FELLOW.