The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-18


companions we mourn their loss. AT
this time l am not sufficiently we'll in
formed to be able to call each departed
companion by name or 10 extol his viz
tues, recommend that this subject be
referred to a committee on neurology,
with instructions to report at this con-
vention.
CHARITY.
I'm June last my attention was called
TO the condition of the widow of Rev.
Alfred Barnes, who was grand chaplain
Of the Grand Chapter of Kansas from
February 1885 to February 1887. This
aged lady was in Straitened circum-
stances, the chapter and companions al
Junction City, where she resides, were
assisting her. / deemed this a case, not
only meriting, but properly requiring
the attention of the Grand Chapter and
upon consultation with my associates,
the board Of conservators, We unanim-
ously agreed to, and did direct the
grand secretary TO remit from the char
ity fund ten dollars $50 each month
to assist her until the present convoca-
ton Of the Grand Chapser. In acknowl-
edgement of this action [ received from
this lady a touching tribute 10 Masonic
generosity, betoking culture, self-res-
pect and gratitude. And I would rec
ommend at this present cOnvocation,
suitable provision be made for the per-
manent relief of this worthy and estim-
able lady, commensurate with her rela-
ton to, and the benefcence of the COM
panions of this grand Jurisdiction.
RELATIONS.
peace and harmony prevail within
our jurisdiction. No complaint or griev
ance Of any sort or nature has come to
lad 6r1ri
between the Masonic world at large and
ourselves, only the most friendly and
fraternal relation exists.
I'm the matter of Horton Chapter No.
rs VS.. Mitchell Chapter No. SO, st. JOS
eph, Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri, re-
ferred to me- upon the recommendation
of the committee on Jurisprudence, by
the NJ z. Grand Chapter at our last
convOcation, beng d question of juris-
diction and residence, 1 am pleased to
inform you, companions, that after con-
siderable correspondence with the NJ. 4.
G.. H. P. of Missouri, conducted in a
most friendly and fraternal manner, the
matter in controversy was decided in
favor of Horton Chapter No. rs, ami
cably and to the satisfaction and Ma
sonic credit of both grand jurisdictions.
INVITATIONS.
have been honored with two invita-
tons, to which 1 wish here TO make
grateful acknowledgment.
From the Grand r. a. Chapter Of
Pennsylvania, TO be present at the cere-
monies of the commemoration of its one
hundredth anniversary at the Masonic
Temple in Philadelphia.
ALSO from the NJ. Z. q. II. of our sis
ter jurisdiction, the Indian Territory, to
be present at and assist in institutinS
Vinita Chapter u. D. at Vinita- Each
interesting and enjoyable occasions,
which, however, distance and business
engagements prevented my being able
to participate in.
DISPENSATIONS.
"As recommended by the committee
on Chapters L. D., which recommended
ton was adopted by the NJ. Z. Grand
Chapter at our last convocation, 1 is
sued March 6, a dispensatiOn to the
companions at Stockton, Rocks county,
to continue thir efforts to establish a
chapter under the new title chosen,
'Newahcuba Chapter" and they will
doubtless make a proper report of their
success at our present convocatiOn.
"Officers and companions in the fol-
lowing instance, having offered suitable
excuses or urgent reason for the au-
thority required, l have issued further
dispense tions as follows:
November 81. Baxter Chapter No. IS;
to elect and install high priest from
the floor.
December ?. Ark Chapter No. so; to
elect and install high priest from the
floor.
December Q, Topeka Chapter No. 5;
TO elect and install officers, they having
failed to elect at the proper time.
December Is. Belleville Chapter No.
50; to elect and install a high priest from
the floor.
December %. Mcpherson Chapter No.
As; to ballot upon petitions and confer
degrees without regard to time.
December Manhattan Chapter No.
IA; to elect and install high priest from
the floor.
December 2S, Bethany Chapter No.
So; to elect and install officers.
January Is, 1896, Ellsworth Chapter
No. "a; to ballot upon petitions and con-
fer degrees without regard to time.
January Is, Sumner Chapter No. 81;
to install officers elected.
january Il, Delta Chapter No. 10; TO
elect a high priest from the floor and
install officers.
February 10, Temple Chapter No. Is;
to ballot upon petition and confer de-
gress without regard to time.
NEW CHAPTERS.
1.-TWO chapters were granted charters
at our last annual cOnyOcatiOn. Much
to my regret 1 was prevented from be-
ing present in person at the constltut-
ing of either. but the Grand Chapter
was most ably and acceptably repre-
scented in both instances by learned and
eloquent officers.
I commissioned NJ. f. Companion NJ.
NJ. Miller, 2. q. II. P, 20 constitute Ark
Chapter No. so, at Osawatomie, which
duty he performed March s. l was az
terward informed, with great pleasure
and profit to the craft there assembled
and their friends. Companion Miller in
his report to me, pays a high compL-
ment 10 this new chapter, and have no
doubt they will make a most excellent
report of themselves for the year
Il commissioned r. Z. Companion ;.
f. Busser. d. q. II. p, TO constitute
Holton Chapter No. 20 AT Holton. which
duty he performed with his accustomed
grace and dignity on the evening OF
May l. And his commentator or the
zeal, intelligence, and enthusiasm or
these companions assures me that this
new chapter cannot diSappoint US.
OFFICIAL VISITS.
IN a luFlSOlcuon 50 large dS our oNH
and containing so many subordinate
chapters. no grand officer could hope 10
visit each individual chapter, unless,
fortunately. he were able 10 give his
entire time to the work. But l believe
for many and obvious reasons, IL Is
desirable that each member Of the CouD-
ell of administration should visit such
chapters as he may be able 20 visit. l.
is certainly q matter Of mutual pleasure
and profit. and increases the interest OF
the members in the various chapters
and in chapter work My associates
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