The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-25
MASONIC GRAND LODGE
ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE F. AND
A. Nj. OF INDIANA.
the War-Stsnding Commit
tees Selected.

LIE seventy -SeVAntn aHludl meeting OF
the Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted
Masons of Indiana opened yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock in the Masonic Temple.
with AIS delegates present. Mason j. Nib
lack, grand master delivered his annual re-
port BY way of introduction, he said:
THE overShadowing subject of the hour
is our war with Spain. AS Americans and
as Masons we should congratulate ourselves
upon the attitude our government has as
Sumed In the aggressive and effecttVe on
slaught she has thus far led against the
treacherouS and cowardly foe that has as
sailed our national honor and refused to
grant our just demands.
THE unanimity of the American citizens
in all sections of this grand country in es-
pousing cause that appeals to the nobler
instincts and higher purposes or q humane
ltberty-loVlng and enlightened race gives
hope and inspiration for all time to come
Masonry is pre-eminently a patriotic or
der. All its teachings are conducive to 10y
atty patriotism and a higher state OF good
citizenship. Bound together by such teach
ings, we cannot fail to take the keenest
interest in everything that pertains to our
national welfare.
mo nation has ever gone to war with
cause than ours in the war that is now rag
ing. May the God of all nations, to whom
we owe the highest allegiance, speedily
grant us complete victory and restore peace
and good will on EARTH
THE grand master of the Grand Lodge Of
the republic of Peru has issued decree oil
of Masonry be removed from the Masonic
affairs throughout that grand jurisdiction,
and that it shall otherwise be discarded and
disregarded.
I'VE can no longer hold communication
with the Grand Lodge of Peru, as such ac-
ton robs Masonry of its very foundation.
L therefore recommend that such action be
taken by this Grand Lodge as will be nee
essary to terminate and absolve all rela-
lions with that Grand Lodge"
William II. Smythe, grand secretary,
made his annual report. 1t showed that
during the twenty years that he has held
the office he has turned in to the treasurer
$494, 85691. In conclusion he said:
when the Congress of the United States
declared war against the destroyers of the
Maine-the treacherous Spanish assassinS or
the brave American seamen thereon and the
oppressors OF the hberty-loving Cubans-
patriotic motives prompted me to cause the
star-spangled banner to be unfurled and al
lowed to float from the Flagstaff on top or
Masonic Temple, where 1t has continued al
most every day since that time. For this
act of patriotism and devotion to country
and her emblem of liberty / have been
criticised, both favorably and unfavorably.
While the Grand Lodge of Indiana, in the
light of the patriotic record made during
the war for the preservation of the Union,
needs no further outward evidence OF her
devotion to country and flag, and while we,
as FreemaS0nS, have been taught In the
first degree thereof that as citizens we are
to be true to our government and just to
ys
why the flag of our country should not
float from the top of every Masonic temple
in this great Union KNIT together ana
cemented with the blood of patriots; and so
long as / have charge of this Masonic Tenn
pie and so long as the land of the free and
the home Of the brave, is confronted by an
armed foe the stars and stripes will continue
to wave from the Flagstaff on top of the
Masonic Temple of the Grand Lodge or
Free and accepted Masons of the State or
Indiana unless otherwise ordered by YOU
A oop,poitfaa xyac apnoi0ted tn act in the
matter PRESENTED by Mr.. Smythe and 1t re-
turned resolutions which were adopted,
speaking in complimentary terms of Mr..
smythe for flying the flag from the roof of
the Masonic Temple and directing him to
allow it to remain there
The following committees were appointed:
On Credentials = w. II. Smythe, j. F.
Richardson, Ralph Hurlbert, w. G. Hamll-
ton, John Castor, Robert Clark, G. Il.
TO Examine Visiting Brethren-L. J. Pat
ty, C. A. Wood Thomas Tarkleson, r X.
Hewring j. A Zones, j Mdrti Ruth GTe
Douglass, G. w. Slick, E. J; Julian;
On Unfinished Business-W: c: Alexander,
Henry Nohsey, B. E. Long, J. W. Huckeby,
E. c. Grave G. H Hester.
On Pay Roll--M. II. Rice, d. A: Garwood,
8. p. Thomas, Alick Fulton, G. T. Menish'
on Correspondence-N. R. Ruckle. J. Q.
Parker, M F. Orear, d: F.. Bireham, c. IL.
Clark q. p. Williams, e. l.. DuddleSton.
On Accounts. j. Glendenning, X. A.
Woods, G. E. Grimes.
On Charters and Dispensation - T. e.
Bradshaw, j. C. Richter, c. B. Matson:
On Grievances and Appeals-W. IL. Nor
ris d. A. Myers w. NJ Waltman.
On Jurisprudence = u. ORourke, F. II.
Gavin, T. B. Long, c. w. Prather, c. Fetty,
ID. Mcdonald.
The following officers We're elected: Past
grand master, Simeon S. Johnson, Jeffer-
sonville: deputy grand master. William
Geake, Fort Wayne; senior grand warden,
DIN e. Holloway, KnightstoWn; junior
grand warden, Orlando w. Brownback,
Pendleton; grand treasurer, Martin n.
Rice, Indianapolis; grand secretary, Will
liam H. Smythe, Indianapolis.
Charters were granted to new lodges at
Bluff Creek, Elnora, Culver and Mulberry:
Grand Treasurer Martin HI. Rice presented
his report which showed a balance in the
treasury May 20, 1897. of $14, 1850; receipts
since that date, $17S5S.10; total, $S1, 655. Dis
Judgements. $17415.32; balance on hand,
$14, 239. So. It also showed that the order has
securities on deposit in the Fletcher Ma
tional Bank to the amount of $30,974.7 80.
The disposal of the business detailed above
held Yesterdays session until o'clock in
the afternoon. Besides the reports of the
officers addresses were delivered by Grand
Master Nelson, OF Ohio, and Past Grand
Master Allen H. Andrews, of Ohio. This
morning the business of considering the re-
ports of committees will be resumed and the
additional officers elected. 1t is expected
that the meeting will adjourn at noon.