The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-05-28

Greenwood: ThornWell Orphana@e, at
Clinton. and Epworth. at Columbia.
The ways and means committee rec
commended that a past grand Ghancel-
lor's jewel be purchased and present.
ed to the retiring grand chancellor,
Mr.. L. S. Mattison, and this recon-
mendation was enthusiastically adopt
ed.
This committee reported that the
books Of the grand keeper Of records
and seal had been examined. and had
been found absolutely correct and ex-
cellently kept. The committee paid
very high compliment to Grand Keep
er of Records and Seal c. D. Brown.
The ways and means committee
further recommended that the per
capita tax be increased to 80 cents
the amount from which it was reduc-
ed some time ago. This recommen-
dation was adopted.
Suitable resolutions, presented on
behalf Of the special committee, by
Mr.. c. c. Sims. upon the death of
Past Grand Chancellor H. Frank
Wilson, we're adopted. and on motion
of Mr.. J. Walter Doar the grand
lodge paid a further tribute to the
memory of its deceased past grand
chancellor by rising and remaining
standing in silence for one minute.
The election Of officers for the en-
suing year was then entered upon,
with the result as above given.
Resolution of Thanks.
| Mr.. William Goldsmith offered
resolution thanking the uniform rank
for its attendance upon the grand
lodge, and expressing the gratifca-
tion of the grand lodge on the pro-
gress made in this department Of the
order. The resolution also recon-
mended to Major Gen. A. J. Stobbart
that Col Henry T. Thompson, to
whose untiring zeal the uniform rank
owes its healthy growth, be made col
onel of the regiment.
The hearty thanks Of the grand
lodge were extended to the degree
team of Charleston for the magnif-
cent work of the team in comforting
the first rank in amplifed form on
Tuesday night, and the grand keep
er of records and seal was instructed
to send copy of the formal resolu-
tions to each Of the four lodges Of
Pythians in the city represented on
the team.
The following resolutions Of thanks
to the city of Charleston for the hos
pitality extended the members of the
grand lodge during their stay here
were offered by Mr. Harwell NJ. Aver,
and were unanimously adopted by a
rising vote:
"Resolved, That the thanks Of the
grand lodge be expressed to the lodg-
es and people generally Of the city of
Charleston for their generous hospl-
talitv and cordial welcome and uni
verSal courtesy to the grand lodge
and its members. We assure thema
that our visit to the city has been
most delightful, and their attentions,
so general and generous, have all been
appreciated fully, and Charleston and
her people will ever hold a warm place
in our heart.
"Resolved further, That we thank
especially the degree team composed
of the different lodges Of the city for
it's able and magnificent presentation
of the Amplifed First.
"Resolved. further, That we thank
the press, the railroads and all 9TH
ers, who have contributed to the
pleasure Of our stay in this most
magnificent Of cities.''
Badges to Charter Members.
One Of the most pleasant features
Of the convention of the grand lodge
was the presentation of suitable and
beautifully engraved badges to the
surviving charter members Of the
grand lodge. These surviving charter
members are: Albert Prince. c. NJ.
Patrick. R. f. Mansfield. NJ. D. Will
iams and NJ. D. Kirk. The presenta-
tion was eloquently made by Past
Grand Chancellor Mendel L. Smith.
Following the presentation MessrS.
Prince, Patrick, Williams and Kirk
gave interesting and valuable recol-
lections Of the beginning and growth
of the grand lodge in South Caro-
lima.
Committees.