Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-01-26
THE GOOD TEMPLARs.
Annual Meeting Of the Grand Lodge OF
vermont,

The Grand Lodge I. q. G. r., opened its
annual session at 10 a. M, in Trinity Chapel
Montpelier, with about one hundred dele
gates and visitors present, including in this
number many of the best known members
of the order. But two of the long liz, Of
officers failed TO respond to roll call Among
the familiar faces we noticed George A.
Watiles of Bennington, o. ID, Edgerton of
Mortified and lion. Albert Dwinc of
Calais About sixty presented themselves
for tie Grand Lodge Degree.
The following named Grand officers were
present;
Ora Paul, CIR. w. c. r.. w. II. $. Whit
comb, Or W. c.; Mrs. j. p. Ous, CIR. W.
V. T.. Frank X. Bates, CIR. w. Secy;
Joseph Barton, CIR. w. Treas Mrs S. A.
Case CIR. Supt of j. r.. Geo. +. Beard, Cir
NJ; o. ID. Edgerton, Or Auditor; Miss
Mary +. Adams, Gr W. |. G.; l.. b. Flint
Or. w. Sentinel.
The report Of the committee on credentials
was then read, showing sixty-six delegates
present. The report was adopted
Mrs. NJ. VI. RUSSELL Of Manchester, n. H.,
was present as u representative of the Grand
Lodge Of n. ii. G. Il. Hayden was ap.
pointed official reporter.
Adjourned until 9 p. m.
On rcasscm5ling the address OF the Grand
Worthy hicf Templar Hon. Ora Paul, was
the first business in order This was a sound
business Ike paper that held the close atten.
ton of the delegates and commanded their
| approval. In 1t was reviewed the Progress
of the order, rrohibtory legislation. juyen-
lie and mission work. He recommended the
pan Of carrying ON active work through the
District Deputies for whose remuneration
suitable provision shall be made.
The next business was the report of the
"A 4.
cial and membership situations as viewed
from his standpoint, recommending plan
of carrying ON the work by the voluntary
contributions OF our wcll-to-do members.
The reports cf the Grand Treasurer Grand
Aud tor, Representatives to Right Worthy
Grand Lodge, State and District Deputies.
filled the balance Of the afternoon until .
p. IN.
AT o'clock p. M, the Grand Lodge re-
assembled and the balance of the deputies
completed their reports.
The finance committee made their report,
in which they recommended salaries Of
Grand Secretaries at $50, and $3.50 respect
lively that TIE expenses OF the Grand officers
be paid that mileage four cents mile, be
paid delegates. They also made supple
mcntlry report adversely 10 an increase OF
per capita tax, and fayorably on the recon-
mendation of the Grand Secretary as to So
{ work.
r Music was furnished during the day by
the memberos of Capital Lodge No. "a, OF
I Montpelier.
Second Authorizing session Grand
2 Lodge opened at 10 o'clock a. m. and aft
| reading the record, the special order for ~
! a. M. was called and the GraEd Lodge pro-
, ce9ded to the election of officers for the year
ensuing, when the following were elected
LAT ..l =.
= Chief Templar VIM. III. ). Whtcomb,
: Burl.nston, Grand Worthy Counsellor Mrs,
Ii, NJ. Grlndy, Lyndonville, Cir Worthy
. Vice Templar; Frank r. Bates, Mortified,
CIR. Worthy Secretary Joseph Barton, Bur
lington, Cir Worthy Treasurer; Mrs.
. l.. l.. pIumbley, Mortified CIR. Super.
ntenJent of Juvenile Templus; o. d.
+, Edgcrton, Northfeld CIR. Auditor
:, This concluded the list of elective officers.
II and the following delegates were elected 10
the r. W. Grand Lodge:
n Geo. y. Wattlcs, Bennington, first dele
S gate Rcv. W. j. johnson, Waterbury, second
delegate Hon. Gilbert A. Davis, Windsor
first alternate; Hon. o. T. Butteriield Viii
, mington, second alternate. Mrs l.. l.. Plum
y ley declining the office to which she was
" :. elected she was excused and Mrs. j. +. OH.
y was elected to the Office OF Superintendent OF
q Juvenile Templars.
/. Hc COuliultlcc w JNNtHllC ltlllllll- re-
. ported by Rev. VIM. j. Johnson, and III ir
q report was laid on the tale
- The installation of officers was made the
:. special order for 3 O'Clock p. III.
, The committee on Il public meeting re-
ported that arrangements had been made for
public meeting this evening at : p. M. at
D the Church Of the Messiah, thai tile choir OF
II Christ Church had consented to furnish the
!, music for the evening, and that the following
tln.. IL.
c Rev. J. Z. Wright, Hon. Geo. A, Davis, Hon
o. h. Butterfeld, Rev. L. Folsom, X. O.
y Sturtovant, w. II. 5. Whitcomb, Frank
Plumley, Rev. | r. Booth, Rev W. J.
. Johnson and Rev. b. NJ Tillotson.
4 The committee on missions, Juvcn:le TON.
i plals, and appeals made reports, but
q in view of the fact that no change of i'm
portance was made in the affairs of the order
:. we omit their recommendations.
The committee on redistrictIng the State
= reported, and their report was adopted, which
was principally allowing lodges in remote
Il portions of counties to unite with other
y counties where it was more convenient
Z. for them to attend.
Cl0siiig SessiOn OF the Grand Lodge.
n The afternoon session of Thursday com.
mcnced promptly At , O'Clock, the chapel be-
ing well filled with delegates and visitors
h The first hour was occupied in transactng
. the necessary business OF the order. Accoid-
c ing to the special order at O'Clock the Off
4 GERS were installed The Grand Worthy
= Chief Templar Hon. Ora Paul upon taking
the chair, in choice and meaning words
thanked the Grand Lodge for the houcrs con-
y terred upon him and for the confidence thus
manifested by IA unanimous reelection. Ilav-
ing received the Office ss he did with no par
ticuur promises, he should use every means
: possible to advance the cause OF temperance.
Numerous resolutions TO facilitate and 10 ZEN
e der more effectual the work of the order were
: introduced, discussed aud adopted
n The public services at Messiah church in
$ the evening were exceedingly interesting
. Attendance good, but not what such causu
meritcl. The choir furnished especially
fine music. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr..
, Worhing. The meeting was then addressed
by Rev. +. +. Fulsom of Island Pond, Hon
Gilbert A. Davis, Windsor, w. IL. $ Whit
comb, Burlington, Rev. W II. Hyde. ha,
kersiield and Rev. Stillaon of 81. JohnshuTy
The success of the closing exercises OF the
Grand Lodge was manifest in the hearty aud
, repeated applause that each speaker received
The delegates and visitors returned from
Montpelier well satisfied with their short
visit there, with their hearty reception by
, Capital Lodge, No. "a, and with the courtesy
extended them by TIE proprietor of the
American House"