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Notes On American Freemasonry.
Amongst the proceedings we find a letter from W . Grand Master Orr , giving the reasons for his absence , thanking the Grand Lodge for having elected him for three successive terms Grand Master , and positively declining a re-election .
The subject of Masonic Life Insurance Companies having been brought before the Grand Lodge , the object appeared to be to insure the lives of Master Masons in good standing , without regard to their age , by the payment of much
smaller premiums than those usually demanded by Life Insurance Companies . On motion it was " resolved that the Grand Lodge of South Carolina commend said associations to the favourable consideration of the
members of Subordinate Lodges , and earnestly recommend them to avail themselves of the benefits of said associations . '''
From the resolutions adopted in several cases where the Subordinate Lodges have not been able to meet regularly , or where tbe officers of the lodge are in pecuniary difficulties on account of the troubles incident to the late civil war , it
appears that they have been in the habit of remitting the unpaid dues of brethren , and that the Grand Lodge has also in all cases remitted the dues of Subordinate Lodges , payable to that body . The general tenor of the Report on Foreign
Correspondence by the Grand Secretary , is that of fraternal kindness to north and south , east and west . He remarks " that he is happy to observe that , emerging from their late ruins , the several Grand Jurisdictions of the Southern States exhibit an earnest working , a hopeful spirit and a
progress m Masonic virtue that falls short of none of the highest standards of other States . " The report covers one hundred and two pages of printed matter . It is most carefully prepared . He concludes by saying " In our own jurisdiction , as
elsewhere , I have reasons to congratulate you for the activity , energy and zeal of the Craft . In spite of the general poverty of our people , especially the brotherhood , the depression tha-t prevails in all the interests of society and business , we can
still report a favourable progress in Masonry , in the increase of its members , the revival of ledges hitherto prostrate and seemingly extinct , in the gradual increase of our resources , and the relief of our charity , and those of our brethren of other jurisdictions , have been able to give to thousands who were otherwise without hope , and abandoned
Notes On American Freemasonry.
to despair . We have many who suffer and need further aid , and who still look to us for succour , and we must not fail them , we must help them , and hope for ourselves , trusting that the G . A . O . T . U . will give us the needful power to bring light out
of the darkness , and lift bruised humanity from its ruins and its ashes , into peace and comfort . And so , my brethren , I appeal to you to continue in all good works of charity , in the energy which srtives with faith , in the zeal which fills up the temple , and in the faith which finds the Omniscient and
Omnipresent Father still smiling approval on all your toils . " Number of lodges , 132 ; number of members not given . TENNESSEE .
The annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee was held at the Masonic Temple in the city of Nashville . M . W . Joseph M . Anderson , Grand Master , presiding . His address is a short oner He announces that , for the last time
as the presiding officer of the Free and Accepted Masons of Tennessee , he addresses them . He states that during the past year he has granted dispensations to open twelve new lodges in his jurisdiction . He also states that siuce the lasfi meeting of the Grand Lodge , the Worshipful
Master of Huntingdon Lodge , No . 106 , was charged with unmasonic conduct , habitual drunkenness , and presiding over his loclge whilst in a state of intoxication . Having received in his official capacity a copy of the charges , he
appointed commissioners to investigate them . Upon appearing before the Commissioners , the offending Master pleaded guilty , and . the Commissioners recommended that he be suspended from the righfc to exercise the duties of Master of the lodge , and
from all the rights and privileges of Masonry , for the space of twelve months , The report was offered to the Grand Master , and having been notified of it the accused did not make an appeal . A special Committee on the subject of Masonic schools reported the following resolutions : —
" Resolved . -, That the Grand Lodge heartily recommends the efforts of the various Subordinate Lodges to build up and foster educational institutions . " The Grand Lodge also " adopts and approves
the action of said Lodges , with the distinct understanding that it assumes no pecuniary liabilities thereby . "
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Notes On American Freemasonry.
Amongst the proceedings we find a letter from W . Grand Master Orr , giving the reasons for his absence , thanking the Grand Lodge for having elected him for three successive terms Grand Master , and positively declining a re-election .
The subject of Masonic Life Insurance Companies having been brought before the Grand Lodge , the object appeared to be to insure the lives of Master Masons in good standing , without regard to their age , by the payment of much
smaller premiums than those usually demanded by Life Insurance Companies . On motion it was " resolved that the Grand Lodge of South Carolina commend said associations to the favourable consideration of the
members of Subordinate Lodges , and earnestly recommend them to avail themselves of the benefits of said associations . '''
From the resolutions adopted in several cases where the Subordinate Lodges have not been able to meet regularly , or where tbe officers of the lodge are in pecuniary difficulties on account of the troubles incident to the late civil war , it
appears that they have been in the habit of remitting the unpaid dues of brethren , and that the Grand Lodge has also in all cases remitted the dues of Subordinate Lodges , payable to that body . The general tenor of the Report on Foreign
Correspondence by the Grand Secretary , is that of fraternal kindness to north and south , east and west . He remarks " that he is happy to observe that , emerging from their late ruins , the several Grand Jurisdictions of the Southern States exhibit an earnest working , a hopeful spirit and a
progress m Masonic virtue that falls short of none of the highest standards of other States . " The report covers one hundred and two pages of printed matter . It is most carefully prepared . He concludes by saying " In our own jurisdiction , as
elsewhere , I have reasons to congratulate you for the activity , energy and zeal of the Craft . In spite of the general poverty of our people , especially the brotherhood , the depression tha-t prevails in all the interests of society and business , we can
still report a favourable progress in Masonry , in the increase of its members , the revival of ledges hitherto prostrate and seemingly extinct , in the gradual increase of our resources , and the relief of our charity , and those of our brethren of other jurisdictions , have been able to give to thousands who were otherwise without hope , and abandoned
Notes On American Freemasonry.
to despair . We have many who suffer and need further aid , and who still look to us for succour , and we must not fail them , we must help them , and hope for ourselves , trusting that the G . A . O . T . U . will give us the needful power to bring light out
of the darkness , and lift bruised humanity from its ruins and its ashes , into peace and comfort . And so , my brethren , I appeal to you to continue in all good works of charity , in the energy which srtives with faith , in the zeal which fills up the temple , and in the faith which finds the Omniscient and
Omnipresent Father still smiling approval on all your toils . " Number of lodges , 132 ; number of members not given . TENNESSEE .
The annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee was held at the Masonic Temple in the city of Nashville . M . W . Joseph M . Anderson , Grand Master , presiding . His address is a short oner He announces that , for the last time
as the presiding officer of the Free and Accepted Masons of Tennessee , he addresses them . He states that during the past year he has granted dispensations to open twelve new lodges in his jurisdiction . He also states that siuce the lasfi meeting of the Grand Lodge , the Worshipful
Master of Huntingdon Lodge , No . 106 , was charged with unmasonic conduct , habitual drunkenness , and presiding over his loclge whilst in a state of intoxication . Having received in his official capacity a copy of the charges , he
appointed commissioners to investigate them . Upon appearing before the Commissioners , the offending Master pleaded guilty , and . the Commissioners recommended that he be suspended from the righfc to exercise the duties of Master of the lodge , and
from all the rights and privileges of Masonry , for the space of twelve months , The report was offered to the Grand Master , and having been notified of it the accused did not make an appeal . A special Committee on the subject of Masonic schools reported the following resolutions : —
" Resolved . -, That the Grand Lodge heartily recommends the efforts of the various Subordinate Lodges to build up and foster educational institutions . " The Grand Lodge also " adopts and approves
the action of said Lodges , with the distinct understanding that it assumes no pecuniary liabilities thereby . "