The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-09
GRAND OFFICERS ELECTED.
The Young Mems Institute in a Hurry to
Finish It's Work.

FRESNO. Oct. S.-The delegates to the
Grand Council of the Young Mems Ineti.
tute wanted to get through their work al
the morning session, so that they might
spend the remainder of the day viewing the
city and visiting the vineyards, and, there
fore, met at the early hour of A. NJ.
The first business was to complete the
consideration OF amendments to the consti.
tuition. An opening invocation was adopted
by the council.
1t was decided that where a member be-
comes charge upon the municipality OF
State by reason of some permanent dis
ability or misfortune. the subordinate
council OF which he is a member shall not
De responsible for any sick benefits for said
member
1t was the sense of the council that the
board OF grand directors secure. if neces.
sary, uniform regalia for the officers OF
the council.
Resolutions were offered by w. A. PryaI
that votes of thanks be given 10 his Grace
Archbishop Ri0rdaD, for his address to the
council, and TO Mrs. Margaret Drew, grand
president Of the Catholic Ladies' Aid So
clety. The resolutions were adopted.
\ vote OF thanks was given the citizens
OF Fresno Tor the kindness they showed the
officers and members OF the Grand Council
curing It's session IN this city. The press
OF Fresno, Father Garriga and James
Gallagher of Young Mems Institute No. "a
also came IN for a vote of thanks
ne report OF the committee on the state
or the institute showed the order TO be in a
prosperous condition. Several recommended
tlonS OF the committee were adopted.
For the next place for holding the grand
councIl James Kenny proposed San Rafael,
and D. j. OLeary proposed Marysville.
The former name was withdrawn and
Marysville was chosen by reclamation.
per capita tax assessment of 81 20,
based on membership 0f 5000, was
adopted. An assessment of cents was
also levied on all memberS Of the order. the
assessment 10 take effect at the time of its
adoption.
Rev. Father Garriga appeared before the
council and stated that special mass would
be said for the delegates this morning.
4 letter was read from Bishop Mora, in
which the writer expressed his regrets at
not being able to be present. This letter
WAS entered upon the minutes of the eOun-
ell.
The committee on mileage reported that
the N leage for the council would be $1,000
The election of grant officers was then
proceeded with. Rev. Father O'Neill nom
mated c. 2. Rendon of No ), Stockton, for
grand president There being no oppo ST
ton, the candidate was elected nnaui
meusly. J. j. Byrne named Rev. Father
j. 4. Van Newell Of British Columbia for
first grand vice president, and the reverend
gentleman was elected without opposition.
f. J. Pierce nominated ID. J. O'Leary for
second grand vice president and he was
elected. James KenDa placed g. ". Stan
ley, present grand secretary, in nomination
for reelection He was chosen without op-
position John Lynch. on motion of ID. j.
O'LsaTy. was reelected grand treasurer.
John 0'DoDuell Of N. l, San Francisco
was elected grand marshal. The nominees
for grand Inside sentinel were: +. b.
HooSaeD, F. J. Murray and c. J. Walsh.
The last named was elected. o. {. Voss Of
Montana was chosen outside sentinel by
reclamation.
Thirteen names were presented for
grand directors. Those chosen were:
Frank J. Kieve, Rev. c. O'Neil,
James Gallagher. Rev Father O'Railly of
MADEIRA. James Kenna, W. a. PryaI, DR.. T.
II. Morris, John Ii. Sheehy, A. Kretz E. }.
O'Rourke and j. j. Gildea. These officers
were installed Immediately after being
elected
After the council adjourned the delegates
went directly 10 the steps Of the Courthouse,
where they had their photographs taken in
group. Then the delegates were taken
for drives through the vineyards surround
ing TIE city.
VIC Isen's, Buffers. Barton's. the Fresno,
eEs7th and other snow places were Wis.
dmired.
.nIng there was banquet at the
Grand Z trial Hotel, which was attended
ai4Hl the leading citizens Of the town.
the delegates viii depart for
iaell H9nes well pleased with their work
.-- 8stA their reception in Fresno.