The morning call., 1893-09-07

history of the formation OF the former. was
upon motion notified to-day that such debt was
remitted by the latter.
A telegram was read from Past President J.
F. Smith OF San Francisco, regretting his in
ability to be present at the session of the Grand
Council.
large portion of the morning was taken up
in the consideration OF the proposed change in
the representation OF The subordinate councils
In tn grand body. Several amendments, one
of which was TO have the representation based
upon the numerical strength Of The subOrdiD re
council, and another TO allow but one delegate
to each council, were among those discussed.
The matter was laid over indefinitely.
The report submitted by Delegate Dock
weller of the committee on the state of the
grand president 10 the effect that north
western jurisdiction be formed. be referred to
the tenth Grand Council, was adopted.
resolution reducing the salary of the grand
treasurer one-half was adopted.
Tie foTepart OF The afternoon session was
taken up In considering amendments. The
most Important change was that concerning the
relief Of members The following covers the
new law on THAT subject: When member
knows OF brother in good standing, who is in
such circumstances as to require special relief
he shall report the case 10 fhe reIie; commirf ee
The relief committee shall consist of The presi-
dent, treasurer and chairman of The executive
committee. Their duly is 10 assist all needy
brolh hers In good standing and to report the case
In full at the next regular meeting of the cOun-
ell, when the amount expended for such relief,
not exceeding $40, shall be paid by The council,
and further assistance II needed may be grant.
ed. IL the brother assisted belongs 10 another
council the financial secretary shall notify the
council of which he Is a MEMBER and the latter
shall remit the full amount of Ielef granted"
An amendment relating 10 the reception of
persons into the Institute who belong to sOcie-
ties forbidden by the church called forth a long
debate The matter was laid over indefinitely.
The election OF ofic' rs for The ensuing term
was then taken uD. For Grand President
James Kenny nominated Hon. Frauk j.
MuraSky of San Francisco. There being no
opposition. he was elected by acclamatlon
amid storm OF applause. For Grand First
Vice President. Daniel j. O'Leary OF Sau Fran
cisco and Rev. j. A. Van Neyci of Vancouver,
Il. c.. were nominated. The LATER was the
choice uf the council. l. V. Dock WELLER of I>os
Angeles and James j. Gidea of San francisco
were nominated for The office of Grand Second
Vice President. The iOrmer was elected.
George A. Stanley, the incumbent, was the
unanimous choice of the delegates for Grand
Secretary. Grand Treasurer John Lynch was
retained 10 the same position lie has held for
years pas. John UDOnnell and j. j. Degan,
both OF San Francisco. were named for O. and
Marshal The former was chosen. William
Pam OF Haywards was selected as Outside
Sentinel.
The tellers we're counting the votes of ihe
candidates tor the Offices OF Inside Sentinel
and Grand Directors, for which positions there
was hot contest, when the body adjourned
until Tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock.
This evening brilliant ball is being given IN
the pavilion.