GRAND LODGE

1850.] Grand Lodge of Illinois. 613
pronounced by Bro. James Matheny; the Grand Officers of the Grand Chap­
ter were then installed—the procession was again formed and moved to the
City Hotel, where a sumptuous dinner was prepared.
After dinner the procession moved back to the hall, and the Grand Lodge
was called to labor.
Bro. Pickett, on part of the committee appointed to prepare resolutions
upon the death of our late Grand Secretary, made the following report, which
was on motion received and the resolutions adopted:
The committee to whom was referred the subject of reporting resolu­
tions on the death of Bro. Mitchell, late Grand Secretary of this Grand
Lodge, would, in accordance with that duty, submit the following:
It having pleased the great disposer of events to call from our midst our
well beloved and lamented Bro. William Mitchell, late Grand Secretary of
this Grand Lodge, it is proper at this time that we pay a tribute to him
" whose memory we revere and whose loss wc deplore."
Resolved, That " we deeply, sincerely and most affectionately sympa­
thize with the widow and orphans of our late brother in their afflictive be­
reavement."
Resolved, That the members of this Grand Lodge, during the present
communication, as a token of respect for the memory of our late departed
brother, will wear crape on their left arms.
Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing resolutions be forwarded to the
widow of our deceased brother.
ed:
Bro. Dills offered the following resolution which was unanimously adopt­
Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to the
chapter and lodges of Springfield, for the kind reception and excellent enter­
tainment provided by them for the members of the Grand Lodge.
An account of Bro. Lavely for $5.15 was allowed and ordered to be paid.
Bro. Whitaker offered the following resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, That the sum of fifteen dollars be allowed Bro. I-avely, for
his services as Deputy Grand Secretary.
Bro. Strong, representative from Reclamation Lodge, No. 54, has leave
ol absence for this communication.
Bro. English, from the Committee on Petitions and Grievances, submit­
ted the following report, which on motion was received and recommendation
adopted: