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1850.] Grand Lodge of Illinois. 623 Lodge to suspend work for one year, which request the Grand Lodge kindly granted. At that time, myself and other brethren here, thought that we would be able to resume work ere this; but I regret to say that such is not the case; owing to the untimely death of two of the brethren, viz: Bros. W. F. Emmonson and James M. Scott; and in the absence of the Secretary (who has removed to Ohio), I herewith transmit to you the charter, books, jewels and working tools of said lodge, which you will please return to the Grand Secretary or lay the same before the Grand Lodge. " In behalf of the brethren of said lodge, and for myself, I return to you, and through you to the Grand Lodge, our sincere and heartfelt thanks for their forbearance and kind attention to our wishes as expressed at their last Grand Communication. The brethren here, including myself, would be pleased to have such action in regard to the relinquishment of our jewels and working tools (which are of some value) to the Grand Lodge, so that in the event of our being able to again reorganize our lodge within a few years, we may reclaim them. Yours fraternally, W. M. BLACK, Late Master Temperance Lodge, No. in. "To M. W. WILLIAM LAVK.I.V, G. L. Illinois " The charter, books and jewels have been delivered to the R. \V. Grand Secretary. The working tools being rather cumbersome, I could not con veniently bring them up. They are deposited with Springfield Lodge, No. 4. I have been favored with detailed accounts from both parties of the out rageous proceedings had at the late annual communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of New York, which will be at your disposal. As there are now three distinct bodies in that State, claiming to be Grand Lodges, I would urge it upon you to take some prompt and decisive action in the prem ises, and determine at this communication which of these bodies shall be recognized as the legal and regularly constituted Grand Lodge of that State. And also denounce, in language that cannot be misunderstood, the tumultu ous, rebellious and riotous spirit manifested by some of the actors in the scene alluded to, and which is so much at war with the holy principles and teaching of our Institution. And in order that a speedy and fair investiga tion may be had in the premises, I would recommend that all the commum- cations be referred to a special committee, with instructions to report at as early a day as possible. 1 only refrained from issuing a circular to all of our subordinates, interdicting all Masonic intercourse with New York Masons, until the difficulties should lie examined and passed upon hj JOII,, lWMIIIMi the present eommunieat ion was so near at hand. In conclusion, my brethren, I will again gratefully thank you for the many high honors you have so kindly bestowed upon me. (>n to-morrow you will be requested by our Constitution to make choice of one of your num-
624 Proceedings of the [April, ber to succeed me in the high office I have filled through your suffrage for the last two years, and I am well satisfied that your preference will be judic iously made, and that the brother of your choice will bring to his aid greater and more efficient ability than I could command. After which, in the lan guage of a former Grand Master, " I shall seek the quiet corner and there rest and muse on what others do, and pray for the peace of Jerusalem." If in any quarter there shall be a reaping of good fruit from seed that I have sown, I shall be thankful. On motion, that part of the Grand Master's Address relating to the New York difficulties was referred to a committee consisting of Brothers Pickett, Hobbs, and three others; the remainder of the address was referred to a committee consisting of Bros. H. G. Reynolds, J. H. Holton and others. The Grand Master then appointed the following standing committees: On Returns and Work of Chartered Lodges—Bros. Cabanis, Whitaker and Knox. bins. morning. On Returns and Work of Lodges U. D.—Bros. Dills, Waldo and Steb- On Petitions and Grievances—Bros. McMurtry, Noyes and English. To Examine Visiting Brethren—Bros. Jackson and Hurst. On motion, the Grand Lodge called from labor until 2 o'clock v. If. Two O'CLOCK I\ M. Grand Lodge called to labor, same officers and members present as this On motion, a Committee on Foreign Correspondence was appointed, consisting of Bros. Pickett, Reynolds and Lindsay. Also a Committee on Finance, consisting of Bros. Holton and Keteham. On motion, called from labor until to-morrow morning, 9 o'clock. TUESDAY MOKNINC. The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9 o'clock. Present, same officers and members as on yesterday. The Committee on Returns and Work of Chartered Lodges made the following report: The Committee on Returns and Work of Chartered Lodges offer the following report That they have received the returns of Washington Lodge,
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