The morning call., 1893-09-06
HEARD HIGH MASS.
Second Day of the Grand
Council.
MANY CHANGES SUGGESTED
Amendments Offered to the COnsti-
tuition - Campaign for the
Grand Presidency.

| Al An , 1I1lILs tOpA' hO GNAS@"'NS
we're UP early this morning to be present
at the special pontifical high mass cele-
| brated in st. Joseph's Cathedral at 80
A. NJ The delegates were assigned to the
front pewS, the ren ainder of the beauti-
ful church being filed by the devout
Catholics and Protestant residents of the
city. 1t is not often that sach imposing g
ceremonies as were celebrated this morn
ing are given in this parish. Besides the
Bishop and clergy who took part in the
mass number of priests, among whom
was Father Van Newell Of British COlum-
bia, occupied seats within the sanctuary.
Bishop Man ogue of Sacramento was the
eelebrant of the mass, Rev. Father
! o. Meara of Marysville deacon. Father
Twomey suD-deacOn, Father Hines of
Woodland master of ceremonies. and
Father Quill of Red Bluff assistant Of the
Bishop
Rev N. Coleman, pastor of the church
here, preached the sermon, taking for his
text these words OF the GOSPEL of ST. Luke
about the raising to life of the widows
son. He drew comparison between the
restoration to life of the dead young man
and the Young Mems Institute, which has
given the church one of the grandest or
CARNATIONS Of laymen she has.
After the services at the church the
delegates paraded the main street, pre-
ceded by the Park baud.
At 10 o'clock the body was called to
order.
A telegram from Bishop Keane of the
Catholic University at Washington, in
answer TO the message sent MOnsignor
SatOlli yesterday, was read. 1t conveyed
the blessing of the Papal Ablegate to the
council and hoped the deliberations of the
body would be harmonious and successful.
A telegram was also received from Rev.
Philip Adams, We, of Los Angeles, con-
veying the blessing and best wishes of
Bishop Mora.
The remainder of the day was consumed
in considering pro posed amendments to the
constitution Of the order.
1t was decided 10 allow Catholic clergy
men to be admitted TO the Grand Council as
visitors by introduction Of the grand presi-
dent.
The committee on laws and supervision
reported against the abolition Of the office
of grand treasurer.
l. V. DOckweiler of Los Angeles moved
to reduce the salary of the grand treasurer
from $500 10 $3.50. The motion was laid
over until tomorrow.
An amendment to make all the officers,
except the retiring grand presidents, grand
secretary aud grand treasurer. ineligible
for reelection or promotion unless they
were returned 10 the Grand Council as
delegates was defeated after an ANNA ted
discussion.
Hereafter an active member shall be in
arrears when he owes his council for dues,
fines and assessments a sum equivalent to
four months dues.
batch Of amendments relating to the
representation of delegates TO the Grand
Council called forth much discussion The
principal one was to allow but one dele
gate to represent any council whose mem
bership is under fifty. This matter was
the special order for to-morrew morning
at 10 o'clock.
An amendment that each subordinate
council shall determine in its bylaws
whether it shall pay funeral benefit Ito
be not less than S10O) upon the death of
any active member in good standing, pro-
vided that no benefit shall be paid for a
bI other who is not six months member,
was also a hard one for the council to
wrestle with. 1t was referred to a special
committee. consisting of Delegates Frank
Kerce, James Gallagher and W. A. B0den
three of the legal lights of the body-with
instructions to report at O'Clock tO-mor-
row morning, TO which time the council
adjourned.
Tie weather is moderate during the day.
time and cool atnight. Northwestern and
British Columbia delegates are going wild
ever the big grapes. peaches and oranges
of the northern citrus belt.
Delegates John T. Ryan and McCauley
are booming Vallejo as the place for the
next council. They have a heavy opporent
in w. A. Boden of San Jose, who wants
the next Grand Council held in the Garden
City. That city is offering big induce
ments. Los Angeles would also like it.,
but is making no fight.
Frank j. Murasky, who has been named
for the grand presidency. has Just put in
an appearance. This gives Grand Direc-
tor Frank j. Kierce, who, like his op-
ponent halls from Pioneer Council, a
great advantage, as he las been making
many friends by the great interest ne dis
plays in institute work.
THE CALL is in great demand as it's re-
ports of the proceedings are the most COM
prebensiye. beating the local press.
Tonight an open air concert was given
opposite the Western Hotel and a grand
entertainment is being given at the theater
by LEGAL talent and others. Mayor n. A.
Rideout delivered the address of welcome.
The grand president and Frank j. Muir
asky also spoke.