The Lodge met in adjourned session, with Worthy Master Fox in the chair. The roll of Officers was called after which the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.
The following proposition for membership was read: --
Frank Baker, recommended by E. Dearman
The proposition was referred to a Committee consisting of Robert Ebbage, Elijah Dodson and E. A. Stevens for investigation.
The Committee to whom had been referred the applications of Wm Payne, Wm Stewart, Wm D. Naylor and Joe Copley reported favorably.
On motion the reports were concurred in and the Committee discharged.
The Lodge balloted for and elected the following candidates: --
Wm D. Naylor, Wm Stewart, Wm Payne and Joe Copley.
The following elected candidates were admitted to full membership in the Order: --
Robert Miller, Wm Payne and Joe Copley.
The Secretary read the certificate of acquittal ordered given to Wm Brannin signed by the Master and himself. The certificate was approved by a unanimous vote of the Council.
A bill of $2.50 in favor of the Grand Lodge for stationery was read and allowed.
The Financier reported that Ed. Barrett was 90 days in arrears with his dues.
He was declared expelled by the Master
The receipts of the meeting were reported at $2000
On motion, the remainder of the meeting was devoted to instructing the delegate to the ensuing Convention.
That the delegate introduce a law limiting the age of applicants for membership from 18 to 40 years.
Read and approved Sept.24th 1882
| Attest: | S. M. Stevens |
| Eugene V. Debs | Master |
Secretary |
P.T. |
Close of the adjourned meeting Sunday Sept. 3/82
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