Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-12
GRANDLODGEI. 0. OF.
A kNoTTY QUESTION AGAIN POST
poNED FOR ANOTHER YEAR.
Manchester Chosen ns the Place OF Next
Mecting--Changcs Made, Others Suggest
ed-visfted by District Brethern.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Apfu b.-'SPe-
cial. 1.-THE second days session oil the
Grand Lodge OF Odd-Felows commenced
at Potomac Lodge at 10 a. NJ. with
prayer as before by Grand-chaplain u.
II. Robinson. after which the hymn, "Old
Hundred" was sung. all present rising
and joining. Grand Master 7. ID. kend-
Ter was again in the chair
Much discussion was caused after the
meeting had opened when the majority
and minority reports were submitted by
the committee OF eleven who were ap-
pointed yesterday 10 consider the change
In the constitution as to the manner OF
electing grand officers. A proposition 10
vote on the question In lodges was
brought up. but was overruled. Then 1t
was suggested that each past grand pres
ent cast a vote. but the final decision ar
rived at was TO postpone the matter Tor
year.
THE ISSUE.
The question postponed arises out OF
a matter which has been in controversy
between a majority of the Grand Lodge
OF Virginia and the Sovereign Grand
Lodge OF the entire order. The common
law OF Odd Fellowship tends to make
every past grand" who has received
the proper degree O constituent part
OF the Grand Lodge; but the tendency
Of the law passed by the Grand Lodge
Of Virginia. is TO make the lodges, not
the past grands." constituents Of the
Grand Lodge for under the present
law of the Grand Lodge of Virginia,
the past grands" and representatives
from each lodge have only one vote
collectively 1t is this which number
of members Of the Grand Lodge desire
TO have changed and IT is this which
has furnished matter for the discussion
now concluded, at least for awhile.
WANTS NEXT SESSION.
Communications have been received
from the citizens OF Fredericksburg
through Myrtle Lodge. No. 20, Of that
venerable city. inviting the Grand Lodge
OF Virginia to~hold its session for 1883
in Fredericksburg Capital City Lodge
No. 10l, of Richmond, has sent its
greeting to the Grand Lodge. wishing
a session OVERLOOKING with peace and har-
mony. and at the request OF that lodge
the chaplain read the expression OF the
Psalmist, How good and pleasant II Is
for brethren to dwell together In unity
as coming like an echo from the past
times. to voice the sentiments OF the
Richmond brethren.
In the afternoon session the Grand
Lodge determined TO accept the offer Of
McCabe Lodge 10 provide q site for the
Ophans' Home, and furnish 5000 for this
establishment at Abingdon. subscrip-
ton of S2.00o in aid Of the home was
made by members OF the Grand Lodge.
MANCHESTER WINS.
Manchester was chosen as the place for
the next meeting Of the Grand Lodge.
The capitation-tax for the support Of
the Grand Lodge was raised from % 10
co cents, which will add 500 per annum
TO the revenues Of the Grand Lodge.
The Committee on Dues and Benefits re-
ported in favor OF making the weekly
benefit one half per capita. Of the an
nual dues. per capita. provided that tie
annual dues shall not be less than 500
per capita.
no PAY WHEN ABSENT.
An order was made directing that the
grand representatives be not paid when
absent from the meeting
Some time ago the Grand Lodge Of the
District of Columbia adopted resolution
directing special session to be held on
the 18th Of April in order TO proceed 10
Alexandria and unite in fraternal concord
with the Grand Lodge Of virginia. This
resolution was carried into effect tonight,
and Notwithstanding the untoward wea-
Their. the Odd-Fellows OF the District Of
Columbia came over upon the Wash
ington ana Southern railway In large
numbers and moving with music TO The
superb lodge-room of Potomac Lodge.
made there a reunion with their Virginia
brethren. The kindly feelings Of odd
Fellowship found expression on the oc-
casion. and every one was delighted.
GROWERS RECEPTION.
The Virginia Odd-Fellows are most cor
daily received by the community here. and
are making many acquaintances among
the people. being everywhere shown
marked attention. The attractions of
Washington are, however. very great. and
many of the representatives, have a.
ready found opportunity TO visit the
capital Some Of the visitors on their re-
turn speak with pleasure of attendance on
a reception Of Past-Grand Grover Cleve-
land. of Niagara Lodge, Buffalo. y. Y,
who now resides in the Grand Lodge,
known as the White House.