The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-07

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 Reports of Committees.
 The Grand Masters address was re- ferred to the Past Grand Masters pres ent.
 The report of the Committee on For eign Correspondence was read by the chairman, Prof. w. Y. Titcomb. and revealed a most satisfactory relation with foreign lodges.
 The committee on work then exem- plified work in the Entered Apprentice degree and it's report was received and adopted.
 from labor to refreshment until 9 o'clock this morning.
 As 1t has been the custom of the Grand Lodge for many, years to ad- vance those grand officers who have been worthy and efficient. the promo tion of Deputy Grand Master H. H. Matthews to the East. and the others in their turn, will make 1t necessary to select a Junior Warden, and there Is already a spirited, though good-natured contest for the position between the friends of Judge D. A. Greene of Birm- lika. Judge W. W. Haralson of Fort Payne, and Lawrence Lee of Gadsden. The Grand Chaplain, Rev. w. c. Bledsoe. of Lafayette. has been in that position for over twenty-five years, and has not missed a session of the Grand Lodge during all that time. He was promptly at his station at the sound of the gavel last night. The retiring Grand Master, Robert J. Redden. has made a most satisfactory and diligent officer, fair and fmpar- .t a,> ht itr~~ . |. a over the Grand Lodge with dignity and l wisdom. AS Past Grand Master the order will still have the benefit of his experience and wise counsel. The incoming Grand Master, Henry H.. | Matthews of Montgomery is bright and jealous Mason and under his juris- diction and administration the Grand Lodge will continue to grow and pros per He has been most zealous and active in his Masonic work and is fully and thoroughly equipped for the duties of the high office to which he will be called. Next to the late and 1amented James M. Brundidge. there is no Mason in Ala bama more widely known and be- loved than the earnest and active chair man of the Committee on Work, Angus M Scott of Headland. es He is familiar with the work and takes great pleas ure in imparting to those who are of right entitled thereto,
 Judge James T. Greene now lives in Anniston. He has long been most active in Grand Lodge affairs and at the bead of the Committee on Suspen- sions. Expulsions and Appeals and has done good and lasting service to the order.
 Past Grand Master James Andrew Bilbro of Gadsden, is attending this session of the Grand Lodge in the en- joyment of good health. He has hot been able to attend the sessions of the Grand Lodge regularly In the past few years on account of his duties on the bench. and the brethren are glad to see him again.
 Governor Cunningham is Past Grand Master and no one is more in- terested in the affairs of Masonry He was a constant attendant upon the ses- sions last night and followed every action closely. His administration in the East will compare favorably with any who had gone before or who have come after him.
 Grand Secretary, George A. Beau champ is most attentive and faithful in his discharge of every duty. and the brethern are united by the opinion that his selection for the big and responsible office in most fit and appropriate one. He Is. the brethern say, making a model secretary.
 Col H. s ID. Mallory, of Selma Is one of the officers of the Grand Lodge who has been promoted from the South to the West He Is now Senior Warden. and in only four years more will be the Grand Master. and the mantle will fall on most worthy shoulders.
 The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons concluded its labors at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 The following officers were elected:
 Basil M. Hill, Springville. Grand High Priest.
 Francis H. Bates, Hamburg Deputy Grand High Priest.
 Robert S. Teague. Montgomery Grand King.
 Lew Lazarus. Birmingham. Grand Scribe.
 wm. H. Dingley. Montgomery. Grand Treasurer.
 George A. Beauchamp, Montgomery. Grand Secretary.
 Stewart Mcqueen. Grand Chaplain.
 Robert W. Southerland Mobile, Grand Captain of the Host.
 The following officers are appoint ed:
 John P. Christian. Uniontown, Grand Principal Sojourner.
 William E. Bingham, Tuscaloosa, Grand Royal Arch Captain.
 l.. H. Lee. Gadsden, Grand Master 3rd Veil
 J. B. Lyons. opelika, Grand Master End Veil.
 Albert F. Pace. DothGn. Grand Mas ter 1st Veil
 c. A. Allen, of Montgomery. Grand Sentinel.