ANNUAL COMMUNICATION 1843.
The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, was holden at the Augusta House, Augusta, on the 19th day of January, A. D. 1843.
Present—M. W. THOMAS W. SMITH, Grand Master.
R. W. JOHN T. PAINE, S. G. Warden,
R. W. A. H. PUTNEY, J. G. Warden.
R. W. P. C. JOHNSON, Rec. G. Secretary.
R. W. R. WASHBURN, G. Treasurer, p. t.
R. W. 0. B. DORRANCE, S. G. Deacon, p. t.
R. W. A. H. HODGMAN, J. G. Deacon, p. t.
R. W. F. WINGATE, Grand Steward.
R. W. JONATHAN SMITH, Grand Pursuivant.
R. W. JOHN C. HUMPHREYS, Grand Marshal.
R. W. M. SAFFORD, Jr., Grand Tyler, p. t.
Lodges represented:
| Portland |
by |
Samuel Chase, Master, Rufus Beals, S. Warden, J. B. Hudson, J. Warden. |
| Ancient Land-Mark, |
by |
A. H. Putney, Master, David Robinson, S. Warden. S. C. Munsey, J. Warden. |
| United, | by | Jere. Haskell, Proxy. |
| Freeport, | by | A. Bailey, S. Warden. |
| Phoenix, | by | W. L. Wheeler,.Proxy. |
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
R. W. BENJAMIN SWAN, from the Third District.
R. W. A. H. HODGMAN, from the Fourth District.
R. W. FRYE HALL, from the Fifth District.
PAST OFFICERS AND PERMANENT MEMBERS.
M.W. CHARLES FOX, Past G. Master.
M.W. REUEL WASHBURN, Past G. Master.
R.W. J. L. CHILD, Past D. D. G. Master.
R.W. L. SEVERANCE, Past D. D. G. Master.
R.W. D. ORMSBY, Past Master.
R.W. E. FULLER, Past Master.
VISITING BRETHREN.
R.W. CHARLES HUNT.
R.W. D. C. EMERY.
The Grand Lodge was then opened, omitting the usual ceremonies.
The Committee on Finance submitted their report, accompanied by the account of the Grand Treasurer, showing the state of the funds of the Grand Lodge at the present time—which, on being read was accepted, and ordered to be printed with the proceedings of the Grand Lodge.
REPORT.
Grand Lodge of Maine, January 19, 1843.
The Committee on Finance, having attended to the duties assigned them, report—
That they find in the Treasurer's hands (less his claim for services) an unexpended balance of two hundred eighty-nine dollars and forty-four cents, as per said Treasurer's account, herewith submitted.
The Committee would further state, that all the items of said account are duly and properly vouched. Which is respectfully submitted,
BENJ. SWAN,
FRED. WINGATE,
Committee
Charity Fund of the Grand Lodge of Maine,
in account with BENJAMIN DAVIS, Treasurer.
| 1842. | Dr. |
| To donations paid sundry persons, per vote of the Trustees, | $372.24 |
| To paid Mr. Hutchins for use of hall, | 5.00 |
| To paid postage bill, | 1.27 |
| To paid for collections in Portland, | .25 |
| To paid W. R. Smith & Co., for printing, | 11.89 |
| To paid P. C. Johnson's bill, as Secretary, | 30.00 |
| To balance to new account, | 289.44 |
| $710.09 |
| 1842. | Cr. |
| By balance from old account, | $255.12 |
| By amount of balance from old account of Grand Lodge, | 257.47 |
| By amount refunded, charged widow Jackson, | 5.00 |
| By dividend on 10 shares Casco Bank, | 42.50 |
| By dividend on 20 shares Canal Bank, | 70.00 |
| By dividend on 10 shares Bank of Portland, | 50.00 |
| By dividend on 5 shares Freeman's Bank, | 30.00 |
| Augusta, Jan. 18, 1848. | $710.09 |
The proposition submitted by Bro. Jonathan Smith, at the last Annual Communication, to amend the 3d Section of the 1st Chapter of the By Laws, was discussed at considerable length, by Bros. Washburn, Paine, Child, Fox, Hodgman, Smith, Putney, Haskell and others, after which, on motion of Bro. Fox, it was
Voted, That the M, W. Grand Master appoint some member of this Grand Lodge to supply the place of Bro. Nourse, one of the Committee to which the foregoing subject was committed at the last Communication, who, it is understood, is prevented from attending this meeting on account of sickness—the other two of the Committee, Bros. Washburn and Paine, not having been able to agree upon a report; and Bro. Hodgman was accordingly appointed.
Whereupon, the Committee, as aforesaid, having taken the subject into consideration, submitted the following
REPORT.
To the Most Worshipful Grand Master,
Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge of Maine. The Committee to whom was referred the proposition of R. W. Bro. Jona. Smith, to amend the 3d Section of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, by striking out the word "Augusta," in the second line, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "Portland," have had the subject under consideration, and doubting the expediency of an immediate removal, as contemplated by said proposition, and believing the subject to be of sufficient interest and importance to require further consideration, respectfully recommend that final action upon the proposition be postponed until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge.
Augusta, Jan. 19, 1843.
REUEL WASHBURN,
A.H. HODGMAN,
Committee
The question of the acceptance of the same was voted to be taken by yeas and nays, and being so taken, was decided as follows, to wit:
M. W. Bro. Thomas W. Smith, R. W. Bros. E. Washburn, J. L. Child, L. Severance, F. Wingate, A. H. Hodgman, M. Safford, Jr., B. Swan, E. Fuller, W. L. Wheeler, D. Ormsby, F. Hall and P. C. Johnson, in the affirmative—and
M. W. Bro. C. Fox, R. W. Bros. 0. B. Dorrance, Jonathan Smith, J. Haskell, J. C. Humphreys, Samuel Chase, R. Beals, J. B. Hudson, D. Robinson, J. C. Munsey, A. Bailey, A. H. Putney and J. T. Paine in the negative—
Being 13 in the affirmative and 13 in the negative.
So it was decided not a vote.
On motion of Bro. Dorrance, it was then
Voted, That when this Grand Lodge adjourn, at the close of the present Communication, it adjourn to meet at Masonic Hall, Portland, on the 24th of June next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of the further consideration of the proposition for the amendment of the 3d Section of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge.
Whereupon Bro. A. H. Putney, having voted in favor, moved a reconsideration of the foregoing vote for an adjournment to Portland: which motion, on being put, was decided in the negative.
Voted, That this Grand Lodge now adjourn, to meet at this place to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock.
The Grand Lodge was then closed, omitting the usual ceremonies.
Attest, PHILIP C. JOHNSON, Rec. G. Secretary.
Augusta, Jan. 20, 1843.
The Grand Lodge met at the Augusta House, agreeably to adjournment.
Present—M. W. THOMAS W. SMITH, G. Master.
R. W. A. R. NICHOLS, Deputy Grand Master.
R. W. J. T. PAINE, S. G. Warden,
R. W. A. H. PUTNEY, J. G. Warden.
R. W. P. C. JOHNSON, Rec. G. Secretary.
R. W. R. WASHBURN, G. Treasurer, p. t.
R. W. J. L. CHILD, S. G. Deacon, p. t.
R. W. SAMUEL CHASE, J. G. Deacon, p. t.
R. W. F. WINGATE, Grand Steward.
R. W. JONATHAN SMITH, Grand Pursuivant.
R. W. JOHN C. HUMPHREYS, Grand Marshal.
R. W. MOSES SAFFORD, Jr., Grand Tyler, p. t.
PERMANENT AND VISITING BRETHREN
R. W. Bros. B. Beals, J. B. Hudson, D. Robinson, S. C. Munsey, A. Bailey, J. Haskell, B. Swan, D. Ormsby, F. Hall, L. Severance, J. Dorr, E. Fuller, N. Stevens and A. Masters.
The Grand Lodge was then opened, omitting the usual ceremonies.
Voted, That the Grand Lodge now proceed to the choice of Grand Officers for the current year.
Whereupon, R. W. Bros. N. Stevens and John Dorr, were appointed a Committee to receive, sort and count the votes for Grand Officers by ballot, who reported that the following brethren were unanimously elected:
M. W. THOMAS W. SMITH, of Augusta, Grand Master.
R. W. JOHN T. PAINE, of Sanford, Senior Grand Warden.
R. W. ALEXANDER H. PUTNEY, of Portland, J. G. Warden.
R. W. BENJAMIN DAVIS, of Augusta, Grand Treasurer.
R. W. PHILIP C. JOHNSON, of Augusta, Rec. Grand Secretary.
Bros. Asaph JR. Nichols, Frederick Wingate and Benjamin Swan, were elected a Committee on Finance.
The M. W. Grand Master was then pleased to make the following appointments, which were announced by the Grand Secretary :
R. W. ASAPH B. NICHOLS, of Augusta, Deputy Grand Master.
R. W. AMOS STICKNEY, of Vassalboro', Cor. Grand Secretary.
R. W. JOHN C. HUMPHREYS, of Brunswick, Grand Marshal.
R. W. JOHN H. INGRAHAM, of Augusta, Grand Chaplain.
R. W. MOSES STONE, of Jay, Grand Chaplain.
R. W. JOHN DORR, of Augusta, Senior Grand Deacon.
R. W. OLIVER B. DORRANCE, of Portland, Junior Grand Deacon.
R. W. EBEN FULLER, of Augusta, Grand Steward.
R. W. JERE. HASKELL, of Portland, Grand Steward.
R. W. FREDERICK WINGATE, of Augusta, Grand Steward.
R. W. MOSES SAFFORD, Jr., of Augusta, Grand Steward.
R. W. DANIEL CARLETON, Jr., of Alna, G. Sword Bearer.
R. W. BENJAMIN, SHAW, of Gardiner, Grand Pursuivant.
R. W. JONATHAN SMITH, of Westbrook, Grand Pursuivant.
R. W. ELIJAH ROBINSON, of Augusta, Grand Tyler.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
First District—R. W. Eleazer Wyer, of Portland.
Second District—R. W. Cornelius Holland, of Canton.
Third District—R. W. Benjamin Swan, of Augusta.
Fourth District—R. W. Amos H. Hodgman, of Warren.
Fifth District—R. W. Frye Hall, of Belfast.
Sixth District—R. W. Jeremiah Fowler, of Lubec.
Seventh District—R. W. David Shepherd, of Sebec.
Eighth District—R. W. Elisha Bodwell, of Shapleigh.
R. W. Bro. John C. Humphreys, of Brunswick, was chosen, by ballot, Trustee of the Charity Fund of the Grand Lodge, in place of Bro. A. R. Nichols, who is a Trustee of the Charity Fund in virtue of the office he held in the Grand Lodge.
R. W. J. L. Child, and Jona. Smith were chosen a Committee on Foreign Correspondence, who, having examined the proceedings of the several Grand Lodges within the United States, and other communications which have been transmitted to this Grand Lodge during the past year, submitted the following report, which on being read was accepted:
REPORT.
The Committee on Foreign Correspondence ask leave to report, that they have had before them reports from the Grand Lodges of New York, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Missouri, Arkansas, Ohio, Connecticut, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Also the proceedings of the Convention of Delegates from a number of Grand Lodges, held in Washington City, in March last, received since our last Annual Convention; and while they find nothing which requires the special action of this Grand Lodge, they are happy to have it in their power to state that there appears, to be gratifying evidence that the star of Masonry in some of the States is in the ascendant—that the prejudices against that Institution are fast being dispelled before the beamings of light and knowledge —and encouragement is afforded for the belief that the time is not far distant, when Masonry will resume her standing among the time-honored institutions of the age—having virtue for their base, and the relief of human woe their superstructure.
Before closing this report, they would state that the Unity Lodge, within this jurisdiction, reports having unanimously expelled, at a communication on the 12th April, 1842, Thomas Jones, a member of said lodge, for having publicly renounced masonry, and being guilty of conduct unworthy the character of a brother.
All which is respectfully submitted,
Augusta, Jan. 20, 1843.
JAMES L. CHILD,
JONATHAN SMITH,
Committee
Voted, That one copy of the "Journal of a Convention of Delegates from the Grand Lodges of the United States, held at Washington, D. C, on the 7th of March, 1842," be forwarded to each of the District Deputy Grand Masters of this Grand Lodge.
On motion of R. W. Bro. James L. Child, the question was taken upon the reconsideration of the vote whereby the report submitted by Bros. Washburn and Hodgman last evening, in relation to the removal of the Grand Lodge was rejected—which was decided in the affirmative, as follows:
M. W. Thomas W. Smith, R. Washburn, R. W. J. L. Child, J. Dorr, B. Swan, M. Safford, Jr., L. Severance, D. Ormsby, F. Wingate, E. Fuller, N. Stevens, A. Masters and P. C. Johnson, in the affirmative; and R. W. Bro. P. Hall, in the negative.
Bros. A. R. Nichols, Jonathan Smith, R. Beals and J. B, Hudson, were, at their request, excused from voting. And, on motion, the report above mentioned was then accepted.
On motion of Bro. James L. Child,
Voted, That, in connection with the proposition submitted at the last Annual Communication, by Bro. Jonathan Smith, viz.: To amend the 3d Section of Chapter I of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, by striking out the word " Augusta," in the second line, and inserting in lieu thereof the word " Portland," the final action upon which is to lay over to the next Annual Communication, agreeably to the recommendation of the report of the Committee, a proposition be submitted to amend also the 3d Section of Chapter V by striking out the word "Augusta," in the second line, and inserting in lieu thereof, the word "Portland,"—and that the same be committed to the Committee who had the subject of the first proposition for amendment above mentioned under consideration the last year—that the same be sent out to all the subordinate lodges, under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge—and that the Committee aforesaid be instructed to obtain an expression of the opinions of as many of
the members of the lodges aforesaid, upon the subject of said amendments, as may be practicable, either through the District Deputy Grand Masters, or otherwise, and report to this Grand Lodge at the next Annual Communication.
Voted, That the Grand Secretary be directed to address the several District Deputy Grand Masters, specially requesting them to visit the several lodges within their respective Districts, previous to the next meeting of the Grand Lodge, with a view to ascertain how many and what lodges continue their organization; also their actual standing and condition, as far as practicable, and the prospects generally for a revival of the institution of masonry within this State; and report their doings at the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge.
On motion of M. W. Bro. Washburn,
Voted, That the vote of last evening, whereby the Grand Lodge refused to reconsider the vote, " that when this Grand Lodge adjourn at the close of the present communication, it adjourn to meet at Masonic Hall, Portland, on the 24th day of June next, at 10 o'clock a. m." &c, and also the vote whereby they agreed to adjourn to meet at Portland on the 24th of June next, be rescinded.
Voted, That this Grand Lodge now adjourn.
The Grand Lodge was then closed, omitting; the usual ceremonies.
Attest, PHILIP C. JOHNSON, Rec. G. Secretary.
The following brethren compose the Board of Trustees of the Charity Fund.
M. W. Thomas W. Smith, Grand Master, ex officio,
R. W. A. R. Nichols, Deputy Grand Master, ex officio,
R. W. J. T. Paine, Senior Grand Warden, ex officio,
R. W. A. H. Putney, Junior Grand Warden, ex officio,
R. W. P. C. Johnson, Recording Grand Secretary, ex officio,
R. W. A. B. Thompson.
R. W. R. Washburn.
R. W. James L. Child.
R. W. A. Nourse.
R. W. Edward Fuller.
R. W. John C. Humphreys.
MASONIC STATE CONVENTION. 1843.
In pursuance of previous public notice, a Convention of the members of the Masonic Fraternity in the State of Maine, was holden at Masonic Hall, in Portland, on the fourth, and by adjournment on the fifth, days of October, 1843. The Convention was organized by the choice of Bro. Thomas S. Bowles, of Bath, as President, and Bros. Thomas Todd, of Portland, and Arthur McArthur, of Limington, as Secretaries.
Bro. Stephen Swett was chosen Door Keeper.
The throne of grace was then addressed by Rev. Bro. Wiley, of Portland.
A Committee was appointed to ascertain the names and qualifications of the members present, who reported the following names:
Auburn—William Bickford.
Augusta—John H. Ingraham.
Anson—William Haskell.
Bath—Thomas S. Bowles.
Bangor—Francis Shepherd.
Brunswick—John C. Humphreys, Jeremiah O'Brien, William H. Morse, Abner B. Thompson, Charles J. Noyes, George Earle, Robert Bowker.
Bridgton—Ebenezer Kilborn, James Flint, Moody F. Walker.
Cape Elizabeth—John Fickett.
Casco—Elliot Staples.
Cumberland—Joseph Sturdivant, Joseph Smith.
Freedom—Joseph Hockey.
Gardiner—Charles Herrick.
Gorham—William Barton.
Knox—Seth Webb.
Lee—William Randall.
Limington—Arthur McArthur.
Litchfield—Joseph Williams.
New Gloucester—Charles Megquier, Peletiah Lyon.
Portland—Samuel Chase, Alexander H. Putney, Ephraim Wiley, Thomas Todd, Lemuel Gooding, Benjamin C. Fernald, Caleb Chase, Charles Fobes<no comma here>Samuel Waterhouse, Seth Bird, Edward Waite, Rufus Beals, Hosea Harford, Thomas Bolton, Thomas B. Parsons, Albert Winslow, Charles Fox, David Robinson, Stephen Swett, James McArthur, Henry H. Boody, George Bradford, William F. Safford, Daniel Hood, David Jones, Samuel Hazelton, John B. Hudson, Isaac Ingersoll, Elias M. Plimpton, Nelson Racklyft, Cornelius Maloney, Stephen C. Munsey, William P. Davis, Moses E. Perry, John Hamilton, John Purinton, Jonathan Swett, Anthony Knapp, William Allen, Joseph M. Gerrish, Joshua Dunn, John Woodbury, T. D. Soule, Isaac Davis, Arthur Shirley.
Rumford—Hezekiah Hutchins, Jr., Joseph H. Wardwell.
Thomaston—Edward C. Tilson.
Waldoborough—Thomas Simmons, Jacob Ludwig.
Westbrook—Silas Broad, Dexter Brewer.
On motion,
Voted, That Bros. Abner B. Thompson, of Brunswick, Alexander H. Putney, Charles Fox and Elias M. Plimpton, of Portland, Thomas Simmons, of Waldoborough, John C. Humphreys, of Brunswick, Moody F. Walker, of Bridgton, and Hezekiah Hutchins, Jr., of Rumford, be a Committee to report what business may properly come before this Convention.
Which Committee made the following
REPORT.
The Committee appointed to report on business for this Convention have attended to the duty assigned them, and ask leave to report—
1st. That a Committee be raised to report, as far as may be practicable, upon the state of Masonry in the State of Maine.
2d. That a Committee be raised to address all the lodges in this State, upon the subject of Masonry generally, and recommend that all the Masonic bodies be represented in the Grand Lodge of Maine, at the next Annual Communication of that body.
3d. That the sense of this Convention be taken upon the expediency of requesting the Grand Lodge to employ one or more Grand Lecturers to visit the different lodges in this State, in order to impart instruction and produce uniformity in the work.
4th. Your Committee recommend the appointment of a State Committee by this Convention, for the purpose of obtaining facts interesting to the institution of Free Masonry, from different sections of these United States, the British Dominions, West India Islands, and generally throughout the world. They would suggest that much valuable information may be obtained through that portion of the brethren who visit foreign countries in the merchant service --who are generally warm and active-friends of the Masonic institution.
5th. We would recommend the adoption of some plan whereby the lodges in this State may become more conversant with each other. A well digested plan of correspondence, connected with a general representation in the Grand Lodge of this State, might effect many valuable and useful purposes.
6th. The Committee also recommend that the Convention consider and decide upon the propriety of a grand celebration of the nativity of St. John the Baptist, on the 24th of June, 1844.
7th. Also, that this Convention consider the expediency of reducing the fees for the several degrees of Masonry, and if they should think proper, to adopt such proceedings as shall tend to carry into effect their wishes.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
The report was unanimously accepted, and a vote was passed to take it up by sections.
1. The following brethren were appointed the Committee under the first section : Charles Fox, of Portland, Francis Shepherd, of Bangor, and John M. Ingraham, of Augusta.
2. Under the second section, it was voted to raise one from each lodge represented in the Convention, and the following brethren were appointed:
| Portland—-Caleb Chase, Dan'l Winslow. | Union—John W. Lindlay. |
| Brunswick—Henry H. Boody. | Castine—Hezekiah Williams. |
| New Gloucester—Chas. Megquier. | Bucksport—John W. Sherwood. |
| Freeport—Asa Bailey. | Eastport—Samuel Bice. |
| Gorham—Charles Hunt. | Bangor—Francis Shepherd. |
| Fryeburg—James Osgood. | Piscataquis—David Shepherd. |
| Bridgton—Edward Carlton. | Saco—John Spring. |
| Dixfield—John M. Eustis. | Kennebunk—Samuel Mendum. |
| Hallowell—Amos Nourse. | Limington—Arthur McArthur. |
| Anson—William Haskell. | Parsonsfield—Tobias Bicker. |
| Gardiner—Benj. Shaw, Elisha J. Ford. | Hollis—Samuel Bradley. |
| Augusta—John M. Ingraham, Benjamin Davis. | Oxford—Jacob Tukesbury. |
| Litchfield—John Dennis. | South Berwick--Chas. N. Cogswell. |
| Sanford—John T. Paine. |
| China—Alfred Marshall. | Portland—James McArthur. |
| Freedom—Joseph Hockey. | Lubec—Jabez Mowry. |
| Wiscasset—Eben Hilton. | Rumford—Joseph H. Wardwell. |
| Thomaston—Edward C. Tilson. | Norridgewock—Samuel Philbrick. |
| Waldoborough—Isaac G. Reed. |
3. Voted, As the sense of this Convention, that the Grand Lodge be requested to employ one Grand Lecturer, as contemplated in the third section.
4 and 5. The fourth and fifth sections were recommitted to the Committee that made the report, who submitted the following additional sections, which were adopted :
The Committee recommend to the Convention, the appointment of a Committee to bring the subjects contemplated by the fourth and fifth sections, to the notice of the Grand Lodge, at its next communication, with power to carry the objects of said articles into effect, as far as practicable, should the Grand Lodge decline taking action in the premises.
They also recommend, that, in case the Convention vote to observe the next anniversary of St. John, by a public address and celebration, said Committee notify the Grand Lodge of the same, and respectfully invite their co-operation.
The following brethren were appointed the Committee under these two sections, viz.: Abner B. Thompson, Francis Shepherd, Moody F. Walker, Alex. H. Putney, John T. Paine, Joseph Hockey, and Joseph H. Wardwell.
6. Voted, unanimously, to have a grand celebration of the nativity of St. John the Baptist, at Portland, on the 24th of June, 1844, and that the Committee who called this Convention, together with the first three officers of the United Lodge of Brunswick, be the Committee of Arrangements, and that the Committee be authorized to add to their number, should they deem it expedient.
7. Under this section, on motion of Bro. McArthur, of Limington,
Voted, That a Committee be chosen to attend the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, to suggest to that body the propriety of taking into consideration the expediency of changing the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, in relation to the fees of admission, and that the same for making, crafting and raising, may be reduced to the sum of fifteen dollars.
And Brothers Thomas S. Bowles, Arthur McArthur, Ephraim
Wiley, John C. Humphreys, and Joseph Hockey, were appointed that Committee.
On motion of Bro. Hockey, of Freedom,
Voted, That the proceedings of this Convention be signed by the President and Secretaries, and that the Committee who called this Convention, be a Committee to publish the same, and furnish a copy to each of the members of this Convention, the several lodges known to be in existence in New England, and also to the officers of the Grand Lodges of this State, and of New England.
Voted, That the Committee who called this Convention, be empowered to call another whenever they shall deem it expedient.
The following brethren were appointed a Committee to procure an Orator for the 24th June next:—Gen. Samuel Fessenden, of Portland, Henry H. Boody, of Brunswick, Arthur McArthur, of Limington, Joseph Hockey, of Freedom, Amos Nourse, of Hallowell, Gorham Parks, of Bangor, and Ichabod Chadbourne, of Eastport.
Voted, That Bros. Charles Fox and Henry H. Boody, of Portland, and John C. Humphreys, of Brunswick, be a Committee to recommend to the Grand Chapter a reduction of the fees of Royal Arch Chapter Masonry.
Voted, That the thanks of this Convention be tendered to the Brethren of the Portland and Ancient Land-Mark Lodges, for their kindness in providing them with accommodations.
Voted, That this Convention adjourn sine die.
THOMAS S. BOWLES, President.
THOMAS TODD,
ARTHUR MCARTHUR,
Secretaries
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