The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-15
FOURTH DAY-MoRNING SESSION.

The right worthy grand lodge met
pursuant to adjournment, A. M. Dech-
man, Grand Master, in the chair.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Roll called; quorum present.
Past Grands still appearing, the
grand lodge again worked in the de-
grees.
There Is no agreement or recogni-
tiOn or intervisitation between the
Manchester Unity and the Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows.
DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH.
The following resolutions were
adopted in relation to "A funeral cere-
mony for members of the degree of
| Rebekah, at the sovereign grand
lodge:
Resolved, That the lodges of the
Rebekah Degree be, and are hereby
authorized to use the funeral cere-
contained in the book of forms, sub
stituting the word SISTER" where
brother occurs.
| NEW RITUAL.
Resolved, That the committee on
printing supplies are hereby directed
co have the revised Rebekah Degree
Ritual, adopted ut this session, electro
| typed, and a sufficient number of
copies printed to supply the jurisdic-
tions; and that the grand secretary
be directed to make exchange with
the Jurisdictions ut the price of 81 per
copy, rs they are ready for diStribu-
ton, the exchange To he made in same
manner rs governed the exchange of
rituals heretofore.
JEWELS FOR OFFICERS OF REBEKAH
LODGE
Were established rs follows:
1. For the noble grand, IA silver or
silver-plated circle, one and half
inches in diameter, with IL representa-
ton or figures of "Rebekah at the
| Well" engraved or stamped thereon
on one side, the other side plain. and
underneath the figure of Rebekah the
word Fidelity.
2. For the vice grand, the same in
form and size. with representation
or figures of Ruth and Naomi, and
underneath the figures the word In
dustry.
3. For the secretary, the same in
form in size. with the representation
or figure of pen, and underneath the
word Deborah.
1. For the treasurer, the same in
form and size, with a representation or
| figure of a key, and underneath the
word Trust.
.. For the warden, the same in form
and size, with a representation or
figure of cross "a bar an AK, and I'M
derneath the word Hope
q. For the conductor, the same in
form and size, with representation
or figure of two wands, and under
meath it the word Safety.
Z. For the inside guardian, the same
in form and size. with representa-
ton or figure of shield, crossed by a
spear, and underneath it the word
Prove.
3. For the outside guardian, the
same in form, size and similor design,
and underneath it the word Vigilance.
The various committees were called
and reports presented.
The new diplomas of membership in
the grand lodge can be obtained of
the grand secretary on the payment of
81.
Subordinate lodges, whose reports
are incorrect, will not be permitted to
representation on the floor of the
grand lodge. Representatives should
see that their reports are correct.
| The following resolution was adopt
ed:
Resolved, That this grand lodge
will close this session by adjournment
on Friday, the 9th of February, 1888.
The hour of the special order arriv-
ing, the grand representatives eXem-
plitied the secret work.
The unfinished portion of the
amendments to the Uniform cOnstitu-
ton We're taken up and worked on.
The Uniform constitution, rs amend
ed and adopted, is pronounced an ex-
cellent one, and will soon be in the
hands of the members of the order.
On motion, the grand lodge adjourn
ed till 3 p. IN.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The grand lodge met at p. IN.
Grand Master A. NJ. Dechman, in the
chair.
The amendments to the grand lodge
constitution came before the lodge
The amendment prohibiting past
grands from voting, but allowing
them voice on the floor, was carried
and the section, as amended, lost
and the remainder of the amendments
were laid on the table.
J The roll of committees was called
and volumes of work done.
Not more than one degree can bt
ballotted on or be conferred at the
same meeting.
The fees and dues, as printed in tn,
proposed amendments to the uniform
constitution for subordinate lodge:
were adopted.
The secretary's salary was placed al
$1,000.
New life has been instilled into tn,
endowment plan, and all member
! throughout this jurisdiction should
take an interest in the endowment.
Tonight at s o'clock was made tn
special order to hear the Grafton o
| the grand orator, Thomas III. SpooneI
of Gonzales
A vote of thanks was extended w
: III. Word for courtesies extended tn
h. representatives.
On motion the grand lodge ad
d journed until s o'clock p. m.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Grand Lodge of Texas Assem-
5 bled at 8 p. m, Grand Master A. n
, Deckman in the chair.
5 The special order, the grafton Q
the grand orator, occupied the after
4 ton of the grand lodge. Grand Rel
d resentative Carlton introduced gran