The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-06-29

bHlS Nldlt III lNtJ- ~ ny WdIIdulS ilOlu l'lStlNi
of Columbia, Connecticut, Missouri and New
Jersey.
Colorado-Masonry was introduced into this
State when Territory, in 1859.
onncCticut-November IL, 1850, by authority
of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
Dcaware-Prior to 1906 lodges were held
under warrants from Pennsylvania. The Grand
Lodge was organized June &, 1906.
Florida-First lodge organized in 1906, in st.
Augustine. This lodge and several Others were
suppressed 10y the cnmity of the Spaniards.
July 6, 1880, the Grand Lodge was organized
Gcorga-Grand Lodge organized December
lG, 1876, although Masonry existed under au-
thority of England as far back as 1888.
Illinois-A grand lodge was formed, but ceased
to exist in 1927. April 6, 1870 present Grand
Lodge was organized
Indiana-Grand Lodge organized in 1917.
Iowa-Delegates from three subordinate
lodges formed the Grand Lodge January
3, 1874
Kansas March Il, 1856, delegates from sew
cral lodges formed the Grand Lodge.
kentucky-Lodges were originally held by
authority from Virginia. The Grand Lodge was
organized October 16, 1900.
Louisiana-,1uly 6, 1912, Grand Lodge was
formed
Mane-Grand Lodge was organized October
IA, 1910
Maryland-Lodgcs originally chartered from
Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. The Grand
Lodge was organized July 81, 1888
Massachusetts-The two grand bodies exist
ing before this date formed the present Grand
Lodge June o, 1872.
Michigan--rhe Grand Lodge was formed June
"a, 1896.
Minnesota - Delegates from three lodges
formed the present Grand Lodge February %,
/ 1853
NIississippl-August 25, 1S1S, the Grand Lodge
was organized
Missouri-April %, 1921, Grand Lodge was
organized.
Northumberland Lodge was organized Janu-
| ary24, 1866.
Nebraska-September 10, 1857, the Grand
| Lodge was organized.
New Hampshire = The Grand Lodge was
formed July s, 1883.
New lcrsey-Grand Lodge organized Dccem
| Der 1S 17S6.
New York-The precise date of the formation
of the present Grand Lodge is not known, but
it is generally conceded that when articles of
| peace were ratified between England and the
| United States the provincial Grand Lodge exist
! ing prior to that date became independent.
North Carolina-Samue Johnson was elected
Grand Master in 1877.
Ohio-January s, 1908, the Grand Lodge was
formed, Gen. Rufus Putnam being elected first
| Grand Master
Oregon-The Grand Lodge was organized
August 16, 1851.
Pennsylvania-Present Grand Lodge organ
lied September II, 1856.
Rhode Island-Grand Lodge formed April 6,
1871
South Caroliua-In 1S0S present Grand Lodge
was organized.
Tcnncssec-Grand Lodge formed December
%, 1913.
Texas-Grand Lodge formed in 1887 and 1888.
Nermont-Grand Lodge was formed October
10, 1894.
Virginia-October H. IT'S, the Grand Lodge
was organized.
WashingtOn-DeCember &, 1858, the Grand
! Lodge was organized.
West Virginia-April 12, 1865, the Grand
Lodge was organized
Wisconsn-The Grand Lodge was organized
December IS 1S43.
District of Columbia - Grand Lodge was
formed December II, 1870
Independent Order OF odd Fellows.
The committee on bylaws have been kept
quite busy of late.
To morrow night closes the election Of of
icers in subordinate lodges.
The new digest, which Includes the legislation
OF 1889, is now ready for delivery to purchasers.
Fred. d. Stuart Encampment No. conferred
the Golden Rule degree upon eight candidates
Past Grand Master George W. Robinson, OF
Washington Lodge No. 6, is reported to be
dangerously i'll.
, The installation Of the officers of the several
subordinate lodges will be in order, cOmmenc.
ing on Tuesday evening.
Deputy Grand Sire G. NJ. Busbce is an active
member of Manteo Lodge No. 5, held at Ra
leigh, Wake County, n. Z.
Representatives to the Grand Lodge to take
5 effect upon the adjournment of the next an
e nual session, have been chosen.
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Read The SUNDAY HERALD's offer in auothe
{ column.
q Monumental Canton No. 2, Of Baltimore. en-
gagged Bay Ridge for Wednesday, July 1G, ant
Washington Grand Canton decided to 90 from
here at the same time to meet them
/ The Sunday edition of the Ncps and OJ8erre,
published at Wilmington, y. c., deyotes
; column to the interest of Odd Fellowship, am
f in appreciation of said services the Grand Lodg q
# of that jurisdiction passed a resolution CON
r mending the paper to the brethren Of the State
6 Harmony Lodge No. Q unexpectedly receive
D. a visit from the Noble Grand of Union Lodg
e No, II, These lodges meeting the same ever ever
/ ing Monday, the usual civilities and yisitin
d rarely occur And the visit of Brother ID. /
u Hazard was particularly welcome, and he wa
invited to occupy the y. q. chair during til
al comforting of the Degree of Friendship.
At Excelsior Lodge No. l7was astonished whc
$ Past Grand h. II. G, Borus declined
le serve as Treasurer Of the lodge, which positio
iS he has held for number Of years acceptabl
le and faithfully, His son, who was Vice Gran
a of the lodge, declined the position Of Nobl
III Grand, 1t is understood both brethren al
x contemplating leaving the city indefinitely
ar A letter received from Grand Representatiy
be Oliver Dufour says he is delightfully."- situate
ot near Woodstock, Shenandoah County, V
: The house is some TWO hundred feet above Il
IA village, giving q majestic view Of the FO
- Mountain from Strausburg on the east
Mount jackson on the west, distance of oy,