Descriptions of a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina A. F. & A. Masons held at Raleigh on January 14, 1871 in order to celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of the Grand Lodge. Includes the names of those present and a transcript of the oration delivered at the anniversary celebration. Grand Officers of the Masonic Order present: Charles C. Clark, Grand Master; Joseph B. Batchelor, Deputy Grand Master; John Nichols, Senior Grand Warden; Philip A. Wiley, as Junior Grand Warden; William E. Anderson, Grand Treasurer; Donald W. Bain, Grand Secretary; Needham B. Broughton, as Senior Grand Deacon; B. W. Hatcher, as Junior Grand Deacon; G. M. Whiteside, Grand Marshal; J. B. Gayle, as Grand Sword Bearer; John C. Gorman, as Grand Pursuivant; Joseph H. Separk, Grand Tiler.