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enter by the same gate , with all the forms and safeguards which prudence has suggested and experience approves . " He next considers the qualifications of candidates under four divisions : 1 st , their
circumstances ; 2 nd , their connections ; 3 rd , their moral qualifications ; and 4 th , their intellectual endowments . He next discusses the relations existing between the Grand Lodge of Virginia and that called West
Virginia , but as that matter is UOAV settled , it is unnecessary to refer to it at length , as we give the following report of the Committee of the Grand Lodge of Virginia on the subject , the adoption of Avhich by both organizations ends the dispute , and
enables the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to recognize the " M . W . Grand Lodge of the State of West Virginia as a valid Masonic organization . "
The Special Committee on relations with the Grand Lodge of West Virginia was presented , and after amendment adopted , in form following : — The Committee appointed to confer with the Commissioners from the Grand Lodge of West
Virginia , to this Grand Lodge , in reference to the differences existing between these Grand bodies beg leave to report : —That they have bad a full and free conference with said Commissioners , and take great pleasure in stating that the spirit
manifested by the Grand Lodge of West Virginia toAvards this Grand Lodge , is fully appreciated by this Committee ; aud while it is a source of deep
regret that circumstances have occurred Avhich , in the opinion of our brethren in West Virginia , justified them in forming a Grand Lodge , yet , in the spirit of fraternal feeling , and with , an ardent desire to cultivate peace and harmony Avith all
Grand Bodies , we are willing' to recognize the Grand Lodge of West Virginia as a legally constituted body , upon their complying with the conditions heretofore prescribed by this Grand Lodge ; and the said Commissioners being present , and
having satisfied this Grand Lodge that the Grand Lodg-e of West Virginia has fully complied with the conditions aforesaid , or is HOAV . ready and willing to comply with the same ; be it therefore
Besohed , That this Grand Lodge hereby recognizes the said Grand Lodge of West Virginia , and extends to her our fraternal and Masonic recognition , and cordially recommends her to all other
Notes On American Freemasonry.
Grand Masonic Bodies in correspondence with this Grand Lodge . "Besohed , That the political boundaries of a State being definitely given and decided upon , fixes the Masonic Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge
of that State , except in so far as rights may have rested under charters heretofore laAvfully issued . Besolved , That the political status of the Counties of Jefferson and Berkley , being at this time undetermined , the Grand Lodge of Virginia will ,
for the present , retain her jurisdiction over such Lodges in said Counties as desire to report to this Grand Lodge ; but will authorize the opening of no neAV Lodge in either of said Counties until their status is definitely settled , it being under-
stood that the rand Lodge of West Virginia shall on their part be subject to the like restrictions .
" Besolved , That inasmuch as the original Charters , which emanated from this Grand Lodge to the Subordinate Lodges in West Virginia have been formally surrendered to this Grand Lodge but the said Subordinate Lodges have earnestly
asked that they may be returned to them , to be laid up in their archives as mementoes of the past , therefore
" Besolved , That the said Subordinate Lodges be permitted to retain the said old Charters . " Besolved , That this Grand Lodge recommends to all its Subordinate Lodges in the territorial limits of West Virginia to surrender their
present charters to , and ask new charters from the Grand Lodge of West Virginia . After the adoption of this report the Right Worshipful Brothers B . F . Martin , Deputy Grand Master , and Robert White , Grand Senior Warden
of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia , and Commissioners from that Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge of Virginia , were received and properly saluted .
The Report of the Grand Treasurer exhibits the amount paid by the Subordinate Lodges , for the year 1868 , to the funds of the Grand Lodge , to be 4 , 108 dollars , Avhilst there remains yet unpaid tho sum of 1 , 106 dollars .
From the peculiar situation of Virginia , we cannot tell how many working Lodges there are in this jurisdiction . There appears on the roll of the Grand Lodge 339 , many of which make no
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Notes On American Freemasonry.
enter by the same gate , with all the forms and safeguards which prudence has suggested and experience approves . " He next considers the qualifications of candidates under four divisions : 1 st , their
circumstances ; 2 nd , their connections ; 3 rd , their moral qualifications ; and 4 th , their intellectual endowments . He next discusses the relations existing between the Grand Lodge of Virginia and that called West
Virginia , but as that matter is UOAV settled , it is unnecessary to refer to it at length , as we give the following report of the Committee of the Grand Lodge of Virginia on the subject , the adoption of Avhich by both organizations ends the dispute , and
enables the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to recognize the " M . W . Grand Lodge of the State of West Virginia as a valid Masonic organization . "
The Special Committee on relations with the Grand Lodge of West Virginia was presented , and after amendment adopted , in form following : — The Committee appointed to confer with the Commissioners from the Grand Lodge of West
Virginia , to this Grand Lodge , in reference to the differences existing between these Grand bodies beg leave to report : —That they have bad a full and free conference with said Commissioners , and take great pleasure in stating that the spirit
manifested by the Grand Lodge of West Virginia toAvards this Grand Lodge , is fully appreciated by this Committee ; aud while it is a source of deep
regret that circumstances have occurred Avhich , in the opinion of our brethren in West Virginia , justified them in forming a Grand Lodge , yet , in the spirit of fraternal feeling , and with , an ardent desire to cultivate peace and harmony Avith all
Grand Bodies , we are willing' to recognize the Grand Lodge of West Virginia as a legally constituted body , upon their complying with the conditions heretofore prescribed by this Grand Lodge ; and the said Commissioners being present , and
having satisfied this Grand Lodge that the Grand Lodg-e of West Virginia has fully complied with the conditions aforesaid , or is HOAV . ready and willing to comply with the same ; be it therefore
Besohed , That this Grand Lodge hereby recognizes the said Grand Lodge of West Virginia , and extends to her our fraternal and Masonic recognition , and cordially recommends her to all other
Notes On American Freemasonry.
Grand Masonic Bodies in correspondence with this Grand Lodge . "Besohed , That the political boundaries of a State being definitely given and decided upon , fixes the Masonic Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge
of that State , except in so far as rights may have rested under charters heretofore laAvfully issued . Besolved , That the political status of the Counties of Jefferson and Berkley , being at this time undetermined , the Grand Lodge of Virginia will ,
for the present , retain her jurisdiction over such Lodges in said Counties as desire to report to this Grand Lodge ; but will authorize the opening of no neAV Lodge in either of said Counties until their status is definitely settled , it being under-
stood that the rand Lodge of West Virginia shall on their part be subject to the like restrictions .
" Besolved , That inasmuch as the original Charters , which emanated from this Grand Lodge to the Subordinate Lodges in West Virginia have been formally surrendered to this Grand Lodge but the said Subordinate Lodges have earnestly
asked that they may be returned to them , to be laid up in their archives as mementoes of the past , therefore
" Besolved , That the said Subordinate Lodges be permitted to retain the said old Charters . " Besolved , That this Grand Lodge recommends to all its Subordinate Lodges in the territorial limits of West Virginia to surrender their
present charters to , and ask new charters from the Grand Lodge of West Virginia . After the adoption of this report the Right Worshipful Brothers B . F . Martin , Deputy Grand Master , and Robert White , Grand Senior Warden
of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia , and Commissioners from that Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge of Virginia , were received and properly saluted .
The Report of the Grand Treasurer exhibits the amount paid by the Subordinate Lodges , for the year 1868 , to the funds of the Grand Lodge , to be 4 , 108 dollars , Avhilst there remains yet unpaid tho sum of 1 , 106 dollars .
From the peculiar situation of Virginia , we cannot tell how many working Lodges there are in this jurisdiction . There appears on the roll of the Grand Lodge 339 , many of which make no