Article VII. By striking out the last clause of the Article and inserting the following: แ "The resolution for the election of Honorary Members, shall be set forth in full in the notices for the stated meeting when the same is to be acted upon." Article XII. By striking out the words "and in such other securities as the Lodge may from time to time direct." And that as so amended they be approved. Resolved, That the proposed By-Laws of Lodge No. 322 be amended as follows: Article XI, Section 2. By striking out the words "without the sanction of the Lodge." Article XI, Section 3. By striking out the words "and other property." And that as so amended they be approved. Resolved, That the proposed By-Laws of Lodge No. 524 be amended as noted on the copies. And that as so amended they be approved. Resolved, That the proposed By-Laws of Lodge No. 634 be returned to the Lodge to designate the class of securities in which the Trustees may invest the funds of the Lodge. Resolved, That the proposed By-Laws of Lodges Nos. 635 and 642 be returned to said Lodges with instructions to provide for a Permanent Fund. Resolved, That the proposed Amendments to the By-Laws of· Lodges Nos. 81, 138, 143, 186, 278, 297, 400, 426, 449, 525, 527, 529, 538 and 596 be approved. Resolved, That the proposed Amendments to the By-Laws of Lodges Nos. 45 and 446 be approved, and that said Lodges be directed to further amend their By-Laws to conform to the Rules and Regulations of Grand Lodge. Resolved, That the proposed Amendment to the By-Laws of Lodge No. 72 be amended as follows: By striking out all after the words "Life Member" in the second line. And that as so amended it be approved. Resolved, That the proposed Amendments to the By-Laws of Lodge No. 187 be approved with the exception of the second amendment to Section 3, Article VI, and that it be amended by striking out the words "in good standing for." And that as so amended it be approved. Resolved, That the proposed Amendments to the By-Laws of Lodge No. 266 be approved with the exception of Article III, Section 2, and that it be not approved. Resolved, That the proposed Amendments to the By-Laws of Lodge No. 289 be approved with the exception of Article II, Section 2, and Article VIII and that they be amended as follows: Article II, Section 2. By striking out the words "for more than one year's dues." Article VIII. By striking out the entire Article and inserting the Article on Resignations adopted by Grand Lodge, June 1884. And that as so amended they be approved. Fraternally submitted, CHARLES CARY, JAMES S. BARBER, CHARLES F. WIGNALL, NORRIS S. BARRATT, JAMES MCCONNELL, Committee on By-Laws. PHILADELPHIA, June 6, 1906. Attached to the report of the Committee on Temple was the following: The Committee also reports that arrangements have been made for decorating, renovating and lighting Renaissance Hall, the work to be completed before September first next at a cost of $20,515. "SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE" The Right Worshipful Grand Master announced that a terrible earthquake (of which we have read the full particulars) had visited San Francisco on the 18th day of April last, after which fire broke out and the entire City was almost destroyed. Upon receiving the news of the suffering he had issued a circular to the Lodges soliciting their contributions for relief, which was most generously responded to. He also stated that he had received the following letter from the Grand Master of California, which the Grand Secretary then read: GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF CALIFORNIA. OFFICE OF THE GRAND MASTER. LOS ANGELES, CAL., May 2, 1906. George W. Kendrick, Jr., Esq., R. W. Grand Master. DEAR SIR AND BROTHER: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your generous contributions for which please accept my heartfelt thanks. Immediately following the news of the terrible disaster at San Francisco and neighboring cities I left for San Francisco and remained there twelve days on relief work. The principal Bureau of Relief was immediately established at Oakland, California, and I am pleased to state that the Executive Committee handling this Bureau are men of sterling integrity and did most valiant service. The Masonic Temple at Oakland was turned into a relief station and some twenty thousand meals served to the destitute, irrespective of whether they were Masons or not. The lower floor of the building was used for sleeping apartments for women, and the upper floor for men. Eighteen wagons were engaged in Oakland for the purpose of taking provisions to San Francisco. Understand that probably ninety per cent. of the City of San Francisco was burned, and wagons were taken over from Oakland on ferry boats and provisions distrib uted throughout the City, after which the wagons were used to take helpless women and children from the burned districts of San Francisco to places of safety in Oakland. The Masonic Fraternity had eight food stations working for a number of days. A general Masonic Relief Bureau was promptly opened in San Francisco at King Solomon Hall, Fillmore Street, near Sutter, which was not destroyed by fire. Every action is now being taken to relieve the distressed and render such financial assistance as may be necessary, to provide clothing and underclothing, tools for mechanics, transportation for women and children to their friends and relatives, and, in fact, I believe I can easily state that the Masonic Fraternity was the first and foremost in the field for Masonic and general relief. Rest assured that I, as Grand Master, appreciate your prompt response for aid, and after my work in the assistance of distressed Master Masons, their widows and orphans, is over, I intend to transmit to each Grand Jurisdiction, and each Masonic organization, and every individual contributing funds, a full report of the methods adopted and the general relief afforded. Yours truly and fraternally, MOTLEY H. FLINT, The Right Worshipful Grand Master announced that Grand Chaplain Brother Richard H. Wharton, Past Master of Lodge No. 494, died May 9th, 1906, having been previously a member of Lodges Nos. 320 and 443. Grand Chaplain, Brother Charles H. Bond, read the following eulogy prepared by Grand Chaplain, Brother William B. Chalfant, who was absent on account of illness, after which Brother Bond paid tribute to the memory of Grand Chaplain, Brother Richard H. Wharton, deceased. Right Worshipful Grand Master : There are times when the language we speak fails to give utterance to the feelings of the heart. Such is my experience at the present time, but having been acquainted with Brother Wharton for some years, I consider it a privilege to say a word in recognition of his worth as a man and a Mason. Believing, as we do, in the resurrection of the dead, I prefer planting a sprig of acacia on his grave which brings with it the promise of immortality rather than shed a tear. Those who knew him best loved him most for they knew the wisdom of his acts and the worth of his character. In dealing with men, he possessed the modesty of true greatness and courage of true heroism. With men of violence and passion, he knew how to be gentle without weakness and severe without cruelty. He could restrain his temper under strong provocation. He knew how to hold authority without being a despot; he judged charitably when his will was the highest law in his parish. He revived the courage of people when they were disheartened and restored peace when disruption seemed inevitable. Brother Wharton believed, defended and practiced the great truths of our Ancient and Honorable Fraternity. The practice of these virtues gave him calmness in agitation, courage in danger and victory in conflict. He was a good man and true. Rev. Richard H. Wharton, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, was born in 1840 and departed this life May 9, 1906. He was a member and Past Master of Tyrone Lodge, No. 494, a member of the Chapter and Commandery of Bellefonte and the Consistory of Coudersport. We recommend the following minute: Whereas, The Grand Lodge has learned with sorrow of the death of the Rev. Richard H. Wharton, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, it is, therefore, proper to record our appreciation of his faithful service to the Craft for the past thirty-eight years. He was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends. He was an able minister and a kind man who was ever ready to aid the sick, the afflicted and the needy. We cherish the belief that our loss is his eternal gain. (Signed.) WILLIAM B. CHALFANT. |