PROCEEDINGS of the Fiftieth Annual Session of the GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA INDEPENDENT ORDER 1 OF ODDFELLOV^S Held at Vancouver, British Columbia June 11th and 12th, 1924 NOTICE Special attention of Subordinate Lodges is called to the following resolutions adopted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at the session held in Atlanta, Georgia, in September, 1874. HOW TO SECURE MONEY WHEN IN TROUBLE, AND IMPOSTERS TO BE EXPELLED Resolved, That a member of the Order in good standing, evidenced by holding an unexpired visiting card, (issued in conformity with the laws of the Order by his Lodge or Encampbent, and having the A. T. P. W., being in distress, or pretending so to be, and needing money, and who having asked for and received from a Lodge or Encampment, or a member thereof, a sum of money under the assurance and promise that he will return or repay the same within a given time, or so soon as he returns home, but who shall neglect to do so for a treasonable time thereafter without a satisfactory excuse being rendered, shall be deemed guilty of conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow; and due notice of such facts having been O—.cially communicated to his Lodge by the Lodge or Encampment so loaning him the money, it shall be the duty of his Lodge to notify him of such indebtedness, or loan, and to demand payment thereof, and if he then refuses or neglects to pay the same, his Lodge shall prefer charges against him, try him, and if found guilty, and without su cient mitigating circumstances, expel him from the Order. If there be such mitigating circumstances then to impose such penalty as the Lodge may deem best. Resolved, That the respective State Grand Lodges cause the foregoing .resolution to be embodied in their proceedings, and the attention of Subordinate Lodges especially called to it. (Proceedings S.G.L. U.S .,1874, pages 6310, 6326.) The following legislation was enacted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at its 1917 session: An Act to Provide for the Promulgation of Information in Regard to Fraudulent Claims for Assistance. Be it enacted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, That any Subordinate Body or Relief Committee of this Order which finds on investigation that any claim for assistance is fraudulent, shall report the name of the claimant, with other information in its possession, to the Grand Secretary or Grand Scribe of the Grand Body of the Jurisdiction in which such investigation is made, who shall immediately report the same to the Grand Secretary of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, to be promulgated by him in such manner and at such times as in his judgment circumstances demand.— Journal, pages 225, 226, 237. D. H. PROUDFOOT Grand Master 1923—1924 PROCEEDINGS of the Fiftieth Annual Session o f the GRAND LODGE ' OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 1 INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS Held at Vancouver, British Columbia June 11th and 12th, 1924 %OJ SXeMARK Printing PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIFTIETH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GRAND LODGE, I.O.O.F., OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Odd Fellows' Hall, Vancouver, B.C., 11th June, 1924. The Grand Lodge convened at 9 o'clock a.m. on the above date, pursuant to notice. Present: D. H. Proudfoot- Grand Master AV. W. Walkem ...Deputy Grand Master O. E. Fisher Grand Warden Fred Davey ...Grand Secretary R. A. Perry Grand Treasurer H. Fooks, P.G.M Grand Representative A. E. Harron, P.G.M Grand Representative W. Barraclough '. Grand Marshal P. Parker ...Grand Conductor J. H. Ashwell Grand Guardian Rev. T. H. Wright, B.A Grand Chaplain The Grand Master appointed C B. Bryson, No. 27, as Grand Herald, pro tern. All present were examined, reported duly qualified and the Grand Lodge was declared open for business. The Grand Secretary reported a quorum present. It was on motion, Resolved: That the badges supplied be recognized as proper regalia during the present Session. The Grand Secretary submitted the names of D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., as Reading Clerk; H. Fooks, P.G.M., as Custodian of the Secret Work; and E. G. Cavalsky, P.G.P., as Transportation Clerk for service during the present Session. 4806 On motion these appointments were approved. A communication was read from the Grand Secretary of Alberta notifying: that Bro. T. L. McPherson, Grand Master, would attend this Session as the Fraternal Delegate from that Jurisdiction. On motion the communication was ordered to be received and filed. The Grand Master appointed W. H. Cullin, P.G.M., No. 4, and P. W. Dempster, P.G.M., No. 2, to retire and introduce the visitors in waiting. The Grand Secretary presented the certificates of the Representatives elect for the coming year and of the Past Grands entitled to the Grand Lodge Degree, which were on motion received and referred to the Committee on Credentials. The Grand Master appointed the Grand Secretary, D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., No. 3, and T. F. Neelands, P.G.M., No 8, to form the Committee on Credentials. The Committee on Credentials submitted the following" report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Credentials beg to report that we- have examined the credentials of the Representatives elect for the ensuing year and find the following duly accredited: Lodge. Victoria Columbia Royal City Dominion Black Diamond Harmony Excelsior Vancouver Representative' No. 1 A. Sedgley G. W. Young " 2 Jas. Wilby J. Foubister 3 W. C. McAdam G. H. Jacobson 4 R. A. Ritchie J. Elrick 5 W. Carmichael Jno. Scott 6 D. Gourlay W. Davenport 7 J. H. Ashwell R. Marshall 8 A. M. Russell J. W. Hurrell Alternates J. A. Gardiner J. W. Dobbie C. D. Munn G. H. White R. Wilson M.J. Phillips, P.G.M. F. B. Shaver J. Bell J. R. McKinnell E. Rogers J. King J. Lowery J. A. Johnston W. M. Orr J. A. McKay J. F. Morris 4807 Tatnai " 9 —A. C. Taylor A. Longmore H. Strevens R. A. Chute Western Star " 10 H. W. Hollihead W. K. Burns ■ Wm. Thomas T. Tellefsen Union " 11 ...J. Smith W. Beveridge Selkirk " 12 —H. Beresford P. Westman J. Bell W. Singer Pittitko 1 u J. R. Jobling T. Rowbottom Aaron " 14 C. Snider F. Dawe C. E. Atchison P. Watson Cloverdale i 15.. L. Smirl N. Abbott Koofenay * 16 H. E. Dill J. G. Draper F. Nicholl E. L. Buchanan Duncan " 17 W. Evans A. Hutchinson Vernon Valley ; " 18.. R. M. Ford W. J. Oliver Mt. Pleasant " 19 G. Miller J. Kettleman H. Patterson M. H. Baird Abbotsford " 20... F. M. Carmichael H. W. Peachy Delta " 21... ....K. A. McDiarmid H. W. Parr Ridgely " 22.. ....F. D. Davies W. T. Stiles Ashcroft - 23- ....R. G. Bishop M. Dumond Island * 24 C. S. Barton L. Richards Fidelity " 25. A. E. Watkins V. Evitt Pacific " 26 J. Haslett W. R. Cook J. J. Welch W. Johnstone Amity " 27 .. C. B. Bryson W. H. Bracher W. Mackie F. H. Shaw Cheam " 28.. —A. S. Nichol G. Nurse Hastings " 29 C. D. Mallett N. McDonald F. Woodside W. Lindsey Bulkley 1 30 ...A. E, Campbell J. Porteous Kerrisdale f. 31- J. A. AIcLuckie E. A. Morrow Maple Ridge " 32 J. B. ^lartyn J. C. Mosher Lakelse " 33- ..-E. T. Kenny S. F. Mills Rocky Mountain " 3J J. T. Wood M. Olefson Sullivan * 35 H. S. Andrews P. Johnson Rossland " 36 W. Callan T. Embleton, P.G.M J. Wall R. Clemas Silver City " 39- G. Boudier J. M. Boates Slocan 8 40- F. M. Hufty W. Clough Key City " 42- E. G. Dingley W. Soden T. A. Wallace W. D. Gilroy Enterprise " 43- ...W. C. MacKenzie G. F. Reimann W. J. C. Cleave C. P. Jones Gateway | 45- —W. T. Luscombe W. E. B. Fleming H. H. Henderson J. Mooyboer Mt. Fernie " 47 W. Green J. T. Puckey W. Hardy F. Woodhouse Coronation " 48- A E. Maw J. F. Harrison Eureka " 50 R. E. Wheeler M. E. Dunwoodie Penticton " 51... ....H. J. Swift G. A. Street J. Lochore J. Trairs 4808 Michel " 54 J. W. Beech F. Winters A. E. Huntley A. Lyne North Vancouver " 55 G. Jones J. N. White G. S. Jenkins W. Cumming Sunshine " 57 H. Skillicorn F. H. Abey Okanagan f 58 D. C. Thompson W. Ritchie Orchard City " 59 D. E. McLennan C. T. Hubbard Little Mountain " 60 D. Thornton H. L. Gillard S. G. Smylie E. E. Elliott Fairview " 61 J. T. McDonald M. Sutton A. Miller C. E. Mahon Grandview " 62 F. W. Hawes J. W. O'Connor F. N. Hamilton J. McNeill Prince Rupert " 63 G. Wilkinson Corbin " 64 A. F. Cady R. Elliot Cariboo " 65 A. M. Patterson A. F. Green Park " 66—B. Alway J. Holding We also find that the following Past Grands are entitled to the Grand Lodge Degree: Victoria No. 1 H. F. Doane, Jos Dobbie Columbia " 2 W. D. Todd, G. Duncan Royal City " 3 S. H. Spring, W. C. McAdam Dominion " 4 J. Elrick, J. McKenzie Black Diamond " 5 R. G. Johnston, T. Walters Harmony " 6 D. Gourlay, W. Davenport Excelsior " 7 J. A. Johnston, W. M. Orr Vancouver " 8—A. H. Skuse, J. Rogers Tatnai I 9 A. C. Taylor, A. Longmore Western Star " 10 A. E. Gilbert, D. Sinclair Selkirk % 12 H. Beresford, J. Bell Pittitko " 13 T. Robottom Aaron " 14 F. Colbourne, B. Slater Cloverdale H 15 N. Abbott, J. Matheson Kootenay " 16 J. Draper, E. L. Buchanan Duncan " 17 W. Evans Vernon Valley H 1,8 E. W. Maynard, W. D. McKenzie Mt. Pleasant " 19 G. S. Johnston, H. G. Cox, M. H. Baird Abbotsford " 20 F. M. Carmichael, E. J. Ireland Delta " 21 W. Parr Ridgely " 22 W. J. Gordon, T. T. Oliver Ashcroft " 23 R. G. Bishop Island " 24 E. W. Pattison, W. R. Abercrombie Fidelity " 25 T. E. Biggs, A. Derbyshire Pacific " 26 W. Welch, W. R. Cook Amity " 27 A. L. Bowden, R. A. Thompson Cheam * 28 A. S. Nichol, J. F. Muir Hastings " 29 T. Ashford, E. Costain Bulkley " 30 A. E. Campbell, J. Porteous Kerrisdale " 31 A. M. Holder. A. E. Morrow Maple Ridge " 32 J. B. Martyn, J. C. Mosher Lakelse t: 33 E. T. Kenney 4809 Rocky Mountain "' 34 0. Brandr Rossland " 36 W. Collin, J. Wall Silver City " 39 H. J. Cooper, L. McEwen, G. Boudier Slocan " 40 F. M. Hufty Key City " 42 T. A. Wallace, E. G. Dingley Enterprise ■ 43 W. J. C. Cleave, Jno. Scott Gateway " 45 H. H. Henderson, W. T. Luscombe Mt. Fernie " 47 W. Green, W. Hardy Coronation " 48 A. E. Maw, J. F. Harrison Eureka " 50 G. S. Duncan, E. Sparrow Penticton "' 51 J. Trairs, A. Tavendale, J. Lochore, G. A. Street Michel % 54 J. W. Beech, A. E. Huntley, J. E. Whalley, A. Lyne North Vancouver " 55 F. P. Archibald, J. W. Graham Sunshine " 57 B. F. Palmer, P. M. Elder Okanagan % 58 W. Ritchie, D. C Thompson Orchard City " 59 D. E. McLennan Little Mountain " 60 D. Thornton, S. G. Smylie Fairview " 61 A. Miller, A. Holmes, G. Edwards Grandview " 62 R. F. Cruickshanks, F. N. Hamilton Prince Rupert " 63 A. J. Galland, H. J. Smith Co-rbin " 64 A. F. Cady, R. Elliot Cariboo " 65 E. R. McNamee, F. Clark Park " 66 G. Langford, J. Holding Dawson | la W. K. Currie Neither the Representativf nor Alternative elected by Prince Rupert Lodge, No. 63, being able to attend, the Lodge has elected Bro. G. W-ilkinson, P.G., as its Representative. We recommend that Bro. Wilkinson be recognized, as -a Representative at this session. Under similar circumstances we should recommend that Bro. H. D. Evans, P.G., he recognized as the Representative- of Duncan Lodge, No. 17; also J. Bowie, for Fidelity Lodge, No. 25. Signed by the Committee. The following telegram was read and was, on motion, ordered to be received and filed and the greetings reciprocated : Grand Lodge of British Columbia,-1.0.O.F., Vancouver, B.C.: Bellingham, Wash., June 10th, 1924. The Grand Lodge of Washington, I.O.O.F., extends Fraternal greetings and best wishes for a profitable Session. FRED W. BIER, Grand Secretary. 4810 A communication was read from Selkirk Lodge, Xo. 12. Revelstoke, B.C., accompanied by letters from the Mayor and Board of Trade, inviting the Grand Lodge to hold its next Annual Session in that city. It was moved, seconded and carried, that the communication be received and laid on the table until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, when the Grand Lodge'would decide on the next place of meeting. The following letter was read from Bro. J. D. Swanson, P.G.M., No. 9, which was, on motion, ordered to be received and printed in the Proceedings of this Session: Kamloops, B. C, May 26th, 1924. Fred Davey, Esq., Grand Secretary, I.O.O.F., for B.C., Victoria, B.C.: Dear Brother Davey: I very much regret that I will be prevented from attending the Session of the Grand Lodge this year in Vancouver on the occasion of the Jubilee of the Grand Lodge. I am again obliged as a Member of the Church Undon Committee of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, to attend the General Assembly of the Church, to be held in Owen Sound during part of the time that the Grand Lodge will be in Session. As the work is more or less of national import in some phases of this question I felt I should respond and attend; I wish you to convey to the Grand Master and to the Officers and Representatives assembled my very best wishes for a profitable and pleasant Session on this historic date. The Grand Lodge was formed at a time when British Columbia as a Province of the Dominion was only three years old. Both babies have had a vigorous growth. They certainly were eugenic and well-born youngsters. The growth of Odd Fellowship in the Jurisdiction has kept pace with the general development of the Province. Our beloved Order has been one of the beneficient and humanizing influences in the life of our Province, teaching our members to be better citizens, more unselfish and more helpful members of society. It is well for us to always keep before our minds the dominance of the great moral idealisms for which our Order stands. We must not treat our basic principles, the Fatherhood of God, the Brotherhood of 4811 man, Friendship, Love, Truth, as a mere bundle of abstract nouns, but as living principles to be wrought into the fibre of our hearts and worked out in our daily life and conversation. Our growth has been very gratifying, and our membership has kept up to a high standard in character. We should aim at quality rather than mere numbers. I wish to congratulate you, dear Brother, now in your forty- first year of service as Grand Secretary. This Grand Lodge must seem to you like your own child. You have companioned with it so long, have guided its errant steps from its earliest youth, have oftentimes repressed the hot blood of inexperienced youth, added the word of wisdom at the opportune time, preserved in a large measure the dignity of the Grand Lodge, aided in creating that atmosphere of reverance and respect for the Grand Lodge, which is due mead of every worthy and august institution in our land, have helped to deepen a sentiment that somehow back of this institution, born from its loins, cradled in its protecting arms stands in quiet dignity the great British race, amongst whom Odd Fellowship found its real historic birthplace. We are sometimes in danger of having our Order Americanized. We must never forget that Odd Fellowship shorn of its mythical origin had its real historic birth in Britain in the middle of the 18th Century, that wonderful era which the historian J. R. Green calls "the turning point in the history of the human race," when the social consciousness of England was being stirred afresh to a new birth, when the ethical doctrine that we are our brother's keeper found new meaning, when men were struggling into the wider atmosphere of political and social freedom, then in that glorious hour of awakening of human hearts Odd Fellowship was born. It sprang into being as a great sentiment of the human heart, a flowing over of the waters of human kindness and of cheer. It first found its home, its movable home, in the taverns, the inns of old London Town, in Bermondsey, in Southwark, along the Thames. It grew in a formless way, groping its way out into the light. It has come up out of the crudities and imperfections of its early past like a pure lily growing out of the mud. It grew into the sunlight, the sunlight of men's hearts, as every worth-while movement in the world's history ever does Its growth was not to be confined to England, but like the seeds of grain and of flowers, which the vagrant winds and the carrier birds transport with them wherever they go Odd Fellowship was brought to the shores of this continent by a handful of Englishmen— Thomas V/ildev and his fellows in Baltimore. They were lonely 4812 fellows, away from their homeland, who felt like Ruth "amid the alien corn" away from their kith and kin, and to bring back the homeland feeling erected this temple of good-will and human brotherliness. It has spread from territory to territory, crossing the border again into British Domains, the old Province of Canada in 1843, and having its first home in Canada in Montreal as Prince of Wales Lodge. In pre Confederation days it crossed the border again on this Coast with our American brothers who came to this Colony in quest of gold, and who did not forget the gold of human fellowship..—And then this Grand Lodge of B.C. was born on 25th April, 1874. Now it has reached its meridian, its fiftieth anniversary. Its present is strong, its future is filled with hope. May it ever flourish and reach out its protecting arms in its beneficient work of visiting the sick, relieving the distressed, burying the dead, caring for the widow and educating the orphan. Yours fraternally, JOHN DONALD SWANSON, Past Grand Master. A communication was read from the Grand Secretary of Alberta requesting this Grand Lodge to confer the Grand Lodge Degree on Bro. W. Page, a member of that Jurisdic tion. It was, on motion, Resolved: That the communication be received and filed and the request complied with. It was moved, seconded and carried, that the Grand Marshal be directed to hire two cars for the use of the Grand Officers in the parade this evening. The Grand Lodge was visited by Bros. G. W. Belknap, P.G., of the Jurisdiction of Washington, and R. G. Coleman, P.G., of the Jurisdiction of Alberta, who were cordially welcomed by the Grand Master. The Grand Secretary submitted the reports of the Grand Officers in printed form, which were referred to the Committee on Distribution. 4813 Grand Master's Report To the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, I. O. O. F.: I am pleased at this time to present to you a report of my actions for the past term. One year ago you saw fit to elevate me to the high office of Grand Master of this Jurisdiction, and I trust the Order will never have reason to regret their action in so doing. This year, in Vancouver, we celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Grand Lodge, and I hope our Annual Session will be worthy of the occasion, and those in attendance will look back with pride to the Convention of 1924. Vancouver brothers are making great preparations to have this occasion one of note and long remembrance, so I trust that all brothers who can possibly attend will be present. Among the tedious questions coming before the Grand Body this year is that of our Home and Home Fund, and I sincerely hope that whatever conclusion is adopted that it will be in the best interests of our Order in this Jurisdiction, and that Brothers attending Grand Lodge will be satisfied that the Grand Lodge is endeavoring to carry into effect all legislation of a wholesome and lasting nature, which will work out to the credit of an organization such as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. On behalf of the brethren of Vancouver I feel I voice their sentiments when I bid you welcome to this City for the Commemoration of our Fiftieth Anniversary. I trust that this noteworthy Session will be of especial benefit to all, and that harmony may prevail to bless our efforts. STATE OF THE ORDER As near as I can ascertain in making my various visits, our Order, especially since beginning of 1924, is making rapid numerical progress. 4814 I am also more than pleased to say that I find a more real and substantial evidence of true fraternal relations existing between Lodges, and between members, and that the spirit of unselfish love is more prevalent. Let us continue along these lines, and our Order is bound to advance, and 'become a medium of good to mankind everywhere. We have made a small gain in membership during 1923, and I anticipate a more substantial gain for 1924. NEW LODGES On September 4th, 1923, 1 had the opportunity and pleasure of instituting a Lodge at Kimberley, B.C., Sullivan Lodge No. 35. I was very fortunate in having the company of Past Grand Master Brother J. A. Tully, of Alberta, and Past Grand Master Brother Harry White, with a full* team from Key City Lodge, No. 42, of Cranbrook. The Cranbrook Brothers put on all the Degrees in most creditable manner without aid of any Rituals. District Deputy Grand Master F. G. Morris, of Cranbrook, installed the Officers, and as Kimberley is in the vicinity of Cranbrook I appointed him as the District Deputy for this new Lodge, and would suggest that these two Lodges be kept in one district in future. ^ Great credit is due to the Brothers who acted as Committee to form this new Lodge as they had every detail in order, so there was no delay caused, and everything was completed in a most satisfactory manner. The following were the Charter members: P. Johnson, Viaduct Lodge, No. 53, Lethbridge, Alta. W. S. Green, Strathcona Lodge. Edmonton, Alta. J. W. Blezard, Viaduct Lodge, No. 53, Lethbridge, Alta. R. E. Robson, Royal Lodge, No. 86, Calgary, Alta. R. E. Pemberton, Gateway Lodge, No. 45, Grand Forks, B.C. W. M. Young, Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5, Nanaimo, B.C. Elected and Appointed Officers P. Johnson, N.G.; W. S. Green, V.G..; J. W. Blezard, R.S. and F.S.; R. E. Pemberton, Treas.; Duncan Morrison, Warden; F. Willis, Conductor; A. G. James, O.G.; R. E. Robson, LG.;. H. S. Andrews, P.G., R.S.N.G.; E. A.. Spinks, L.S.N.G.; T.. Crossley, 4815 R.S.V.G.; W. M. Young, L.S.V.G.; C. Morrison, R.S.S.; E. Dickenson, L.S.S., and W. Binnie, Chaplain. Chartered members 6 Initiates put through night of institution 22 Joined since institution 26 Total 54 Several applications now on hand, meetings well attended, Degree work excellent, and Brothers very enthusiastic, and I look forward to this Lodge proving one of our best. REBEKAH BRANCH The Rebekah Branch is on the forward march and is doing a wonderful work in connection with our Order. In cases of sickness and distress we ever find the Rebekahs doing all they can to make life's pathway a little more pleasant, and ever ready to give up time and worldly enjoyments to try and make it a little more comfortable for those who may be sick or in distress. We also find that at social and fraternal gatherings our Sisters adorn and add grace to our meetings. Reports show that in 1923 there was a gain in membership of 210 in this Jurisdiction. Amount paid for relief of members 1 $ 195.00 Amount paid for relief of widowed families.... 19.00 Amount paid for special relief 165.63 Lodges current expenses 12,888.42 Assembly Current Expenses — - 2,899.19 Invested funds of Lodges 11,898.23 Invested funds of Assembly « 3,062.46 A communication from Haney regarding the instituting of a new Rebekah Lodge at that point was referred to me to investigate on my official visit to the Subordinate Lodge there on May 2nd, 1924. I find a most enthusiastic Lodge of Odd Fellows, also that there are some ten or twelve who have Cards ready to apply for a Dispensation. The Brothers at Haney strongly endorse a Rebekah Lodge to be instituted as early as possible. The nearest Lodge to Haney is at Mission, over twenty miles distant and they would like to see a Rebekah Lodge at Haney, offering to give them every assistance needed to have them properly started. I have told them to send in their Cards and apply for a Charter, which I trust will be granted as early as possible. 4816 ODD FELLOWS FUNERAL AID ASSOCIATION I made special mention of this valuable brlanch of Odd Fellowship at all my visitations and I would again ask that all Lodges and all Brothers give this branch the support it deserves. The distribution of relief of this kind in times of distress and bereavement, not as charity, but as an act of thoughtfulness and sympathy, is one of the most valuable attributes of our Order. Let us try to make this branch as near 100% of our membership as possible. We have made a greater gain during the last six months than for many terms previously. 1 FRATERNAL VISIT Upon receiving an invitation from the Grand Lodge of Alberta 1 visited that Jurisdiction on February 21st and 22nd, the dates of their Grand Lodge Session. I was received with every attention and welcomed most cordially by this Grand Body. It afforded me great pleasure to contvey to our Brothers, and also to the Sisters of Rebekah Assembly, our sincere and heartfelt greetings and to wish them every success in their work. Along with fraternal delegates from the other Grand Jurisdictions we had the honor to take official charge of Election of Officers which resulted as follows: J. L. McPherson, Grand Master, Ryley, Alta. Joseph H. Ross, Deputy Grand Master, Calgary, Alta. J. H. Walmsley, Grand Warden, Lougheed, Alta. O. E. Tisdale, Grand Secretary, Calgary, Alta. G. W. Henderson, Grand Treasurer, Calgary, Alta. A. E. May, P.G.M., Grand Representative, Edmonton, Alta. L. I. Stuart, P.G.M., Grand Representative, Ponoko, Alta. The Grand Lodge took over from Alberta Lodge, No. 1, the Odd Fellows Temple, at Calgary, and in future this Jurisdiction will have a home of its own for its Grand Lodge. They have a magnificent building and at the present time is on a paying basis. This Jurisdiction has 119 Subordinate Lodges, and membership of 8,076, being a small loss for the year of 223. ' The assets of its Subordinate Lodges amount to the magnificent sum of $325,849.94. The receipts show a difference over the disbursmeents of $8,815.93, which speaks well for their financial standing for the year. Their 4817 Home fund shows assets amounting to $18,512.39, an increase over previous year of $2,031.07. A motion was presented to the Grand Lodge to use a portion of this Home fund for relief of a widow, whose husband was killed in a mine explosion at Coleman, but it was pointed out very clearly that this Home fund could not be used for this purpose, and the motion was not put to vote, however a voluntary collection was taken up and the sum of $218.80 was turned over to Coleman Lodge to use at their discretion for the benefit of this widow. I was very pleased to be present on this occasion and to witness the dignity and despatch with which the business of this Grand Body is carried on, and also to renew the many acquaintances of Brothers of this Jurisdiction, to meet so many new Brothers, and to mingle with the Fraternity in general. Nothing brings the members of the Order closer together than the social and fraternal, heartfelt good wishes, which at such times we are in a position to convey to each other, and for the opportunity I had to do so as your Grand Master, I am truly grateful. ODD FELLOWS' RELIEF ASSOCIATION It was my good fortune to attend the Annual Meeting of the Odd Fellows' Relief Association of Canada, :held in Garden Hall, Brock Street, Kingston, Ontario, on Wednesday, July 25th, 1923. Representative Odd Fellows from each Province of Canada were in attendance and the meeting in every respect was very interesting and encouraging. Hon. W. F. Nickle, K.C., Attorney-General of Ontario, and President of the Association for the last five years, opened the meeting with a masterly address on the objects and progress of the Association. He also paid tribute and directed in sympathy the attention of those gathered at the Annual Meeting to the passing away of Directors Bros. Meek, Blackeby, Donogh, White and Grand Sire Oliver and this year Bros. Lewis and Elliott, and Chief Medical Adviser Mundel, all of these having given of their time and thought for the advancement of this most ennobling branch of our Order. Owing to press of work as Attorney-General, Brother Nickle put in his resignation, which was accepted with deep regret. Dr. J. C. McConnell was elected President and Hon. Dr. Ross, Chief Medical Adviser, and C. C. Folger, the new Director. 4818 I was placed on the Finance Committee with Bro. O. E. Tisdale, Grand Secretary of Alberta, as Chairman, and was pleased to note the numerical and financial gains through these stressful times, and also, to my satisfaction, that the Association, as per Government auditor's reports, is now placed on an actuarial sound basis. Brother Nickle was presented with a leather travelling bag as slight recognition of the esteem in which he is held by the Association. Brother Nickle suitably replied, stating that of all his activities none had given him more pleasure than his connection with the Odd Fellows' Relief Association. This Association is gaining strength and attracting attention more and more each year. It is recognized by the Sovereign Grand Lodge and endorsed by every Grand Lodge of Canada, and it is highly recommended to the attention of every Odd Fellow. I deem it a great privilege to hafve had the opportunity to meet the many Brothers of different Provinces, and to mingle with them in the deliberations of which we think best in the interest of Odd Fellowship and my thanks are due to the Grand Lodge of British Columbia for making this desire possible. PRESENTATIONS I had the pleasure of. making the following presentations: Veteran's Jewel to Brother D. S. Betts, of Kootenay Lodge, No. 16, on December 24th, 1923. Veteran's Jewel to Sisters Mrs. Kate. Phelps Simpson, Past President of Rebekah Assembly, and Mrs. Annie Armstrong, both members of the Rebekah Lodge at Kamloops. These were presented on March 17th, 1924, when visiting Tatnai Lodge, No. 9. On April 23rd, 1924, Veteran's Jewels to following Brothers of Black Diamond Lodge No. 5: Ellis Rogers, J. B. Nicholson, Robt. Booth, Jas. Stewart, Robt. Adam, J. B. Bradshaw, Seth Critchley, Alphens Lecoq, Wm. Seaborne, W. McGirr, B. Woobank, R. Ferguson, George Taylor, H. N. McDonald, John Beattie, J. R. McKenzie and J. R. McKinnell, the latter being a Past Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment. On April 17th. 1924, presented Past Grand Jewel to Brothers Geo. Jones, W. Cummings and H. W. Bogue, on behalf of North Vancouver Lodge, No. 55. On May 2nd, 1924, presented Bro. R. McArthur, of Maple Ridge Lodge, No. 32, with Veteran's Jewel sent from his home Lodge in Manitoba. 4819 APPOINTMENTS Bro. W. S. Murphy, D.D.G.M., of Corbin Lodge, No. 64, beinM called away from the vicinity of the Lodge, appointed Bro. A. F. Cady for the balance of the term. Fearing that our Trustees of the Home Fund were not legally elected in view of the decisions of the Grand Sire on other Jurisdictions, who had elected Trustees in a similar manner, and in order to have the necessary 'body to administer this Fund, I appointed the same Brothers, who were elected as Trustee, to act as a special Home Fund Committee, until the meeting of Grand Lodge, HOME FUND 1 attended one of the meetings of the special Home Fund Committee while at the Coast. The moneys of this Fund are well invested in good securities, and the interest is being paid promo^ly. The Five Thousand Dollars on hand is being invested in Provincial Government Guarantee Bonds. A circular letter has again been sent out by Prince Rupert Lodge, No. 63, without the consent of the presiding officer of this Grand Body, and while it may have been done last year unthinkingly, such could not be the case this year, as the attention of Prince Rupert Lodge was called to this fact at Grand Lodge last June, and was also mentioned by myself on my official visit to this Lodge this year; and I am of the opinion that this Lodge should show the same respect and obedience as all other Subordinates of the Jurisdiction. The references of the last paragraph in the circular is such that I have sent out a cautionary letter to all Subordinates relating to the action of Prince Rupert Lodge, and I trust that delegates will come to Grand Lodge with an open mind and settle these matters on their merits. NECROLOGY It was with deep regret I received a wire from Fernie that Bro. Dudley, P.G.M., died on the morning of September 20th, 1923. On learning that the interment would be at Victoria I wired Grand Secretary Bro. Davey to call the members of Grand Lodge to attend the funeral, and procure a wreath for this Grand Body. I also learn that there was a goodly representation of Grand Lodge members attended the funeral and also many Brothers from Victoria Lodges. 4820 PROCLAMATIONS In compliance with the Proclamations of the Grand Sire I issued the one for the celebration of the Hundred and Fifth Anniversary, and also that for Memorial Day, and one relative to the death of Warren G. Harding, President of the United States. DISPENSATIONS A Dispensation was asked for by Molson Lodge, No. 317, Molson, Wash., to receive an application and elect a candidate from Bridesiville, B.C. This candidate resided near the Boundary line and was in a position to attend Lodge at Molson, and not having this opportunity in our Jurisdiction, this right or privilege was granted. A Dispensations to Cariboo Lodge, No. 65, to hold joint installation with Rebekah Lodge of that town. To Lakelse Lodge, No. 33, Terrace, B.C., to hold Anniversary Ball on November 9th, 1923., for purpose of raising funds. A Dispensation was asked by Pittitko Lodge, No. 13, Merritt, to reduce initiation fee to $5 for period of three months, as they desired to make a drive for new members. This was not granted, having no such powers. To Selkirk Lodge, No. 12, Revelstoke, to wear regalia and prepare a float to take part in a celebration on September 3rd, 1923. RULINGS AND QUESTIONS Okanagan Lodge, No. 58. Question: Ts an applicant who has lost his right arm eligible for membership? Answer: No. Our general laws would prohibit. Maple Ridge Lodge, No. 32. Question: Has this Lodge permission to move Charter to No. 4521 Victoria Road, its intention being to lease this Hall, providing they receive sanction of the Grand Lodge. Answer: Yes. Authority rests with Lodge Code 795 and 798. Sullivan Lodge, No. 35. Statement: This Lodge was instituted September 4th, 1923, at end of December, 1923, a resolution was passed that present officers be retained another term and that an additional officer, a Financial Secretary, be appointed. 4821 Question: How does this meet with your approval. Answer: Would ask that nomination and election be carried out. Enterprise Lodge, No. 43, Trail. Question: Brother W. W. Edmonds, of Edgerton ,Alta., a member of Enterprise Lodge, No. 43, Trail, B.C., wrote me re benefits. This was ruled on last year by my predecessor, Page 4673 of Proceedings. I wrote the Lodge at Edgerton re this Brother, received reply, that while he was badly crippled with rheumatism, he was able to be around and attend the Hotel Office and Telephone Exchange. Enterprise Lodge again asked if they should pay benefits. Answer: I arrive at same decision as given last year, not entitled to benefits. Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47, Fernie, B.C. Question: This Lodge's By-laws were amended from paying a continuous benefit to paying twelve months only. Are Brothers who were receiving benefits previous to this change entitled to receive continuous benefits. Answer: No. When By-laws were approved by Grand Lodge they became active. Vernon Valley Lodge, No. 18. Question: Can a Brother who has been nominated for an elective office in the Lodge, being present on night of nomination, and having consented to same but who on night of election could not be present. Can the Lodge proceed and elect this Brother to office. Answer: Yes. Question: Can Brother who has been nominated for an elective office in the Lodge but was absent on nights of nomination and being present on night of election when minutes of previous meeting was read and making no objections, but who was not in the Lodge-room when Election of Officers took place. Can the Lodge elect him to said office. Answer: Yes. 4822 VISITATIONS 1923. Sept. 5 Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. .7, Fernie, B.C., accompanied by J. A. Tully, P.G.M., Alberta, and Thos. Biggs, D.D.G.M., 1st Degree exemplified in most excellent manner. 6 Key City Lodge, No. 42, Cranbrook, B.C., accompanied by J. A. Tully, P.G.M., of Alberta; Harry White, P.G.M., and F. G. Morris, D.D.G.M. Large and very enthusiastic meeting. 7 Michel Lodge, No. 54, Natal, B.C., accompanied by J. A. Tully, P.G.M., Alberta. Very enthusiastic meeting. 8 Corbin Lodge, No. 64, Corbin, B.C. Here miners and mineowners are all Odd Fellows, and wives and daughters are Rebekahs. Had splendid meeting and enjoyed real Camp hospitality. Brother J. A. Tully, P.G.M., Alberta, also enjoyed this trip. 10 Had good fortune on this date to accompany Brother Tully, P.G.M., of Alberta, to Coleman Lodge, No. 36, of Coleman, Alta., where we were deputized by Brother L. I. Stuart, Grand Master of Alberta, to visit this Lodge officially on his behalf. There are four Lodges in a radius of four miles, and we had visitors from these other Lodges, and had a most enthusiastic and enjoyable meeting. I conveyed greeting and very best wishes from our British Columbia brethren which were reciprocated in a most cordial manner. Mention is made of this visit in Proceedings of Grand Lodge of Alberta, and feel much honored for this distinction. 1924. Feb. 18 Selkirk Lodge, No. 12, Revelstoke, B.C., accompanied by P. Parker, Grand Conductor, and R. Robertson, D.D.G.M. Very large meeting of both Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. This is a very strong Lodge, numerically and financially. " 19 Rocky Mountain Lodge, No. 34, Golden, B.C., accompanied by S. Neil, D.D.G.M. Lodge matters very quiet owing to logging strike in this vicinity. Had very good meeting and better times are anticipated in near future. 4823 1924. Mar. 10 .Penticton Lodge, No. 5, Penticton, B.C., accompanied by J. H. Glass, P.G.M.; J. A. Tully, P.G.M., Alta.; O. E. Fisher, Grand Warden, and Tommy Williams, D.D.G.M. First Degree was exemplified in a most impressive manner, and two applications were received. Met with Rebekahs at close of Lodge, when a most enjoyable time was spent. Was glad to meet Brother Glass, who was in good health and gave us a very appropriate address. Okanagan Lodge, No. 58, West Summerland, also met with Penticton Lodge. There was a good representation from No. 58, and am satisfied they enjoyed the joint meeting. These two Lodges meet on same night and for their meeting jointly I am very grateful. 11 Orchard City Lodge, No. 59, Kelowna, B.C., accompanied by J. A. Tully, P.G.M., Alta., and Win. Hardie, D.D.G.M. Met also with the Rebekahs, and had a very good attendance. 12 Vernon Valley Lodge, No. 18, Vernon, B.C., accompanied by J. A. Tully, P.G.M., Alta., and 1. V. Sauder, D.D.G.M. First Degree was exemplified, very impressive and excellent work was displayed. A new application was read. | 13 Coronation Lodge, No. 48, Armstrong, B.C., accompanied by Bros. J. A. Tully, P.G.M., of Alberta, and I. V. Sauder, D.D.G.M. Lodge very quiet but optimistic. I 14 Eureka Lodge, No. 50, Enderby, B.C., accompanied by J. A. Tully, P.G.M., Alta., and I. V. Sauder, D.D.G.M. Lodge very quiet, owing to quiet times, but expect better results in near future. | 15 Mt. Ida Lodge, No. 56, Salmon Arm, B.C., met D.D.G.M. H. W. Harbell, and some seven or eight other Brothers, who wish to retain their Charter, and have made up their minds to hold regular meetings, and try and revive this Lodge. " 17 Tatnai Lodge, No. 9, Kamloops, B.C., accompanied by J. A. Tully, P.G.M., Alta., and M. T. Royds, D.D.G.M. One of the biggest meetings I had. Initiatory Degree was well conferred on three candidates, and applications were read from two others seeking admission. Met with the Rebekahs afterwards, who entertained most royally, 4824 1924. Mar. 18 being all decorated in green in honor of Saint Patrick's Day. Ashcroft Lodge, No. 23, Ashcroft, B.C., accompanied by J. A. Tully, P. G. M., Alta., and 1. Lehman, D.D.G.M. This is a small Lodge, and things are very quiet there at present time. Had about fourteen present, though small in numbers big in spirit. Cariboo Lodge, No. 65, Prince George, B.C., accompanied by John Mclmuis, D.D.G.M., met also the Rebekahs. Had very enthusiastic and enjoyable time, and the Sisters and Brothers are very optimistic. 23 Bulkley Lodge, No. 30, Smithers, B.C., accompanied by W. J. Service, D.D.G.M., met also the Rebekahs, and had a most enjoyable evening. 20 24 Lakelse Lodge, No. 33, Terrace, B.C., accompanied by S. F. Mills, D.D.G.M. This is a small place but the Brothers are very energetic; they had 13 members end of 1923, and every member's dues paid to date or in advance. This Lodge was started by the last Grand Master, Bro. Phillips, and they deserve credit for the work they have done since that time. 26 Prince Rupert Lodge, No. 63, Prince Rupert, B.C. Met and 27 with Sisters and Brothers at banquet on 26th. Had very large gathering and a most interesting time. Met the Lodge officially on 27th, accompanied by D.D.G.M., H. M. Hale. The Third Degree was put on very creditably. There was a large and interesting meeting, which I enjoyed very much. , 31 Ridgely Lodge, No. 22, South Vancouver, B.C., accompanied by Roy A. Perry, Grand Treasurer, Rev. T. H. Wright, Grand Chaplain, and Jas. Beck, D.D.G.M. Met also with the Rebekahs, and enjoyed a real good meeting. April 1 Island Lodge, No. 24, Marpole, B.C., accompanied by Roy A. Perry, Grand Treasurer; Rev. T. H. Wright, Grand Chaplain, and J. S. Ashton, D.D.G.M. Good enthusiastic meeting. 4825 1924. April 2 Delta Lodge, No. 20, Ladner, B.C., accompanied by Bro. ■M. J. Phillips, P.G.M., and A. G. French, D.D.G.M., and Bro. Chas. Bryson. Ladner is a very good district and the Brothers are very enthusiastic, and taking in new members. Had a good meeting here. 3 Western Star Lodge, No. 10, Vancouver, B.C., accompanied by Wallace Law, P.G.M.; A. E. Harron,' P.G.M.; and G.R.; Roy A. Perry, Grand Treasurer; Rev. T. H. Wright, Grand Chaplain, and C. D. Mallett, DJD.G.M. A very large and very interesting meeting. 4 Vancouver Lodge, No. 8, Vancouver, B.C., accompanied by W. H. Brown, P.G.M.: E. L. Webber, P.G.M. and P.G.R.; T. F. Neelands, P.G.M.; Archie Russell. P.G.R.; Walter Godfrey, G.H.P., and C. D. Mallett, D.D.G.M. First Degree was conferred very creditably. Attendance large and active. 7 Amity Lodge, No. 27, New Westminster, B.C., accompanied by M. J. Phillips, P.G.M.; D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M.; Rev. T. H. Wright, Grand Chaplain, and Bro. A. G. French, D.D.G.M. Had a very enthusiastic and interesting meeting. 8 Excelsior Lodge, No. 7, Chilliwack, B.C., accompanied by J. H. Ashwell, Grand Guardian; A. H. Turvey, P.G.P. and P.G.R., and C. Roberts, D.D.G.M. Initiatory Degree well conferred and Lodge in excellent condition. 9 Park Lodge, No. 66, Burnaby, B.C., accompanied by M. Phillips, P.G.M.; D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M.; A. E. Harron, P.G.M.; E. Turner, P.G.P.; Rev. T. H. Wright, Grand Chaplain, and A. G. French, D.D.G.M. Vancouver Lodge No. 8 was also paying a fraternal visit, so that in all we had a very large attendance and very interesting Session. 1 10 Fairview Lodge, No. 61, Vancouver, B.C., accompanied by E. L. Webber, P.G.M.; A. E. Harron, P.G.M.; T. F. Neelands, P.G.M.; Bro. Washington, P.G.P., of Sask.; W. Godfrey, G.H.P.; Fay Elliot, G.J.W.; Rev. T. H. Wright, Grand Chaplain, and J. S. Ashton, D.D.G.M. The Second Degree was conferred in the most elaborate and impressive manner that I have ever witnessed. It was a real treat. 4826 1924. Apr. 11 Grandview Lodge, No. 62, Vancouver, B.C., accompanied by A. E. Harron, P.G.M. and G.R.; J. W. MacLaughlin, P.G.P., of Sask.; Rev. T. H. Wright, Grand Chaplain, and J. S. Ashton. D.D.G.M. The Initiatory Degree was well conferred; had a very large and enthusiastic meeting. " 14 Pacific Lodge, No. 26, Vancouver, B.C., accompanied by W. A. Johnstone, P.G.M. and P.G.R.; Wallace Law, P.G.M.; E. L. Webber, P.G.M. and P.G.R.; J. W. McLaughlan, P.G.P., of Sask.; W. Godfrey, G.H.P.; Fay Elliot, G.J.W.; R. Cousins, Grand Herald; Rev. T. H. Wright, Grand Chaplain, and C. D. Mallett, D.D.G.M. Attendance good. " 15 Hastings Lodge, No. 29, Vancouver, B.C., accompanied by Roy A. Perry, Grand Treasurer, and C. D. Mallett, D.D.G.M. Had a real good meeting, with many very interesting talks; the attendance was good. 16 Aaron Lodge, No. 14, and Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60, at Vancouver, B.C., accompanied by E. L. Webber, P.G.M. and P.G.R.; A. E. Harron, P.G.M. and G.R.; W. H. Brown, P.G.M.; J. W. McLaughlan, P.G.P., of Sask.; Fay Elliot, G.J.W.; Roy A. Perry, Grand Treasurer; R. Cousins, Grand Herald, and J. W. Foxcroft and C. D. Mallett, D.D.G.M.'s. The First Degree was exemplified by Aaron Lodge, No. 14, in a very attractive and impressive manner. 17 North Vancouver Lodge, No. 55, North Vancouver, B.C., accompanied by A. E. Harron, P.G.M. and G.R.; R. A. Perry, Grand Treasurer; R. Cousins, Grand Herald, and J. W. Foxcroft, D.D.G.M. Had a real live meeting, good attendance, banquet and many good talks on Odd Fellowship. " 18 Royal City Lodge, No. 3, New Westminster, B.C., accompanied by D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M.; A. E. Harron, P.G.M. and G.R.; M. J. Phillips, P.G.M.; E. C. Turner, P.G.P. and W. Hall, D.D.G.M., District No. 14. Bro. A. G. French, D.D.G.M., of this Lodge, was not present owing to accident to his foot. We missed Bro. French very much. Had many interesting and enthusiastic speeches, particularly on Homes and Home Fund. Attendance very good considering it was Good Friday. " 21 Cloverdale Lodge, No. 15, Cloverdale, B.C., accompanied by D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., P.G.P. and P.G.R.; M. J. 4827 1924. Apr. 22 i 23 Phillips, P.G.M.; A. E. Harron, P.G.M. and G.R., and A. G. French, D.D.G.M., and W. Hall, D.D.G.M. Very good attendance. Third Degree conferred on eight fine young candidates, and the work was very creditably performed. Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 19, Vancouver, B.C., accompanied by E. L. Webber, P.G.M. and P.G.R.; R. Cousins, Grand Herald; Rev. T. H. Wright, Grand Chaplain; J. W. Foxcroft, D.D.G.M.; Fay Elliot, G.J.W., and Archie Russell, P.G.R. The attendance was good and the Lodge is progressing favorably. Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5, Nanaimo, B.C., accompanied by A. Harron, P.G.M .and P.G.R.; Wm. H. Morton, P.G.M.; J. R. McKinnell, P.G.P.; W. Godfrey, G.H.P.; Fay Elliot, G.J.W.; C. Snider,of the Patriarch Militant Branch; G. E. Jardine, D.D.G.M.; R. A. Perry, Grand Treasurer, and Fred. . Davey, Grand Secretary. This meeting celebrated the 50th Anniversary of this Lodge. There was a very large gathering of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Some twenty Veteran's Jewels were presented. This makes 115 Veteran Jewels presented to date by Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5. A magnificent banquet and dance ended a most interesting and enjoyable official visit. .Union Lodge, No. 11, Cumberland, B.C., accompanied by Alex. Clelland, P.G.P. and P.G.R., of Grand Encampment, and W. Beveridge, D.D.G.M. Had a very good turn out, met the Sisters also in social gathering, at close of Lodge. Duncan Lodge, No. 17, Duncan, B.C., accompanied by D.D.G.M. Bro. J. Murchie. Had a splendid turn out for this small Lodge on a Saturday night at a special meeting. Met the Rebekahs also at a very pleasant social at close of Lodge meeting. I also attended the Anniversary service with the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows at Duncan, on Sunday evening, and enjoyed a very masterly sermon by Rev. Mr. Hewett, who is a member of our Order, and a real Odd Fellow. I 28 Harmony Lodge, No. 6, Ladysmith, B.C., accompanied by Deputy Grand Master, Bro. W. W. Walkem, and D.D.G.M. Bro. Wm. E. Allen. Had a very good meeting and met with the Rebekahs and spent a nice social evening. I 26 4828 1924. Apr. 30 Victoria Lodge, No. 1, and Columbia Lodge, No. 2, accompanied by Senior P.G.M. Bro. Wriglesworth, who sat with the First Grand Lodge, and also an Honorable Veteran of Dominion Lodge, No. 4, fifty years' continuous membership in one Lodge. He was marshal of the parade fifty years ago at the Anniversary Service at St. John's Church, and this year was in procession to same Church. Was also accompanied by Anton Henderson, P.G.M., P.G.P. and P.G.R.; P. W. Dempster, P.G.M.,P.G.P. and P.G.R.; Fred Davey, Grand Secretary, and F. B. Shaver, D.D.G.M. o'f this District. Also met with the two Rebekah Lodges and spent a most interesting and pleasant evening. May 1 Dominion Lodge. No. 4, Victoria, B.C., accompanied by Bro. Wriglesworth, P.G.M.; A. Henderson, P.G.M., P.G.P. and P.G.R.; P. Dempster, P.G.M., P.G.P. and P.G.R.; W. Cullin, P.G.M.; R. Henderson, P.G.P.; Jas Bell, P.G.R.; Fred Davey, Grand Secretary, and F. B. Shaver, D.D.G.M. of this District. The Initiatory Degree was conferred in creditable manner. Had a real good meeting. 2 Maple Ridge Lodge, No. 32, Haney, B.C., accompanied by A. E. Harron, P.G.M. and G.R.; M. J. Phillips, P.G.M., and S. Mussalem, D.D.G.M. The Third Degree was exemplified in a very impressive and dignified manner. This is a very energetic and active Lodge, and most entertaining and cordial to visiting brethren. 4 Visited Mission and attended Anniversary Service held in Theatre on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Besides the members from the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges of Mission the Canton, from Vancouver, and many other Brothers and Sisters were present. The Encampment from Chilliwack with other Brothers and Sisters. P.G.M. Harry Fooks and others from Agassiz. Brothers also from Abbotsford, and' many from New Westminster. It was the best turn out of its kind ever held in Mission. Rev. Bro. Priest, of Abbotsford, preached an eloquent and masterly sermon on the usefulness of Odd Fellowship, and those in attendance speak most highly of his address. 4829 1924. May 5 Fidelity Lodge, No. 255 Mission, B.C. Had an interesting and enthusiastic meeting, also met with the Rebekahs at close of Lodge. 6 Abbotsford Lodge, No. 20, Abbotsford, B.C., accompanied by several Brothers from Mission, and D.D.G.M. Bro. F. M. Carmichael. The Initiatory Degree was conferred on three candidates in a very impressive manner. 7 Cheam Lodge, No. 28, Agassiz, accompanied by Bro. Harry Fooks, P.G.M. and G.R., and D.D.G.M. Bro. D. W. Elliott. Had a very enthusiastic and interesting meeting. 8 Pititko Lodge, No. 13, Merritt, B.C., accompanied by D.D.G.M. S. Nellies. Had a real good meeting. 10 Gateway Lodge, No. 45, Grand Forks, accompanied by D.D.GM. Bro. W. S. McPherson. Considering this was a special meeting on a Saturday night, had good attendance, and spent very enjoyable evening. REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS The following is a synopsis of the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters that I have received: District No. 1. F. B. Shaver reports that he installed the officers of Lodges No. 1, 2 and 4, in July, 1923, and again at a joint installation of the three Lodges on January 10th, 1924. No Dispensations were issued or official visits paid except to accompany the Grand Master when he visited the Lodges of the District. No decisions have been asked for. On September 26th, 1923, the remains of the late Bro. R. Dudley, P.G.M., who died at Fernie, were interred in Ross Bay Cemetery. The pallbearers being three Past Grand Masters, the Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary and the D.D.G.M. of the District. The Lodges in the District are in a very satisfactory condition, both financially and numerically. The Lodges of the District have procured a D.D.G.M.'s Jewel for the official use of that officer. 4830 District No. 2. A. G. French reports the Lodges in his District are prospering and goodfellowship prevails. They are taking in new members and the Degree work is of a high standard. Their financial condition is also good and the prospects for the "future extremely bright. In July, 1923, and January, 1924 installed the officers of Lodges Nos. 3 and 27 jointly, and on July 18th, 1923, and January 16th, 1924, installed the officers of Park Lodge, No. 66. Joined the members of Amity Lodge, No. 27, in a visit to North Vancouver Lodge, No. 55, and with the officers of the three Lodges in the District visited Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60. Held a school of instruction with the three Lodges, at which a number of features of the detailed work of the Order were illustrated. Accompanied the Grand Master in his official visits to the Lodges of the District, also to Cloverdale Lodge, No. 15, and Delta Lodge, No. 21. Issued a Dispensation to Royal City Lodge, No. 3, tO' initiate a candidate in less time than permitted by law. Declined to grant a Dispensation to Royal City Lodge, No. 3, to form an indoor baseball team. This application was first submitted to you. Recommend that the Grand Lodge should set forth definitely the parts of the Ritualistic, and Secret work that must be committed to memory >by the Noble Grand and Vice-Grand previous to their installation into office. District No. 3. G. E. Jardine reports that he installed the officers of Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5, at the prescribed times." Issued no Dispensations. Paid two official visits. Rendered no decisions. The condition of the Order is favorable, but the number of members remains stationary. District No. 4. W. E. Allen reports the joint installation of the officers of Harmony Lodge, No. 6, and Laurel Rebekah Lodge, No. 9, on July 9th, 1923, and the officers of the former Lodare aaratn on January 14th, 1924. No Dispensations issued, decisions rendered or official visits paid. Condition of the Order satisfactory. A number of new members added, and the books and finances of the Lodge well cared for. 4831 District No. 5. C. H. Roberts reports that he installed the officers of Excelsior Lodge, No. 7, at the regular dates. Granted a Dispensation to permit rhe Lodge to initiate a candidate in less time than permitted by law. No official visits made. Rendered a decision that the funds of the Lodge could not be legally used to furnish a ward in the hospital. (Code 319 m). Condition of the Order progressive. Regrets that many of the younger members neglect attending Lodge meeting, and play basketball on those evenings, thus weakening the Degree team. Speaks highly of their Secretaries and Treasurer. Bro. J. Peers, P.G., Financial Secretary, has held that office for thirty-three years. District No. 6. C. D. Mallett reports the installation of the officers of the Lodges in his District in July, 1923, and January, 1924, on one occasion those of Lodge No. 8 with those of Mizpah Rebekah Lodge, No. 2. Dispensations issued to Lodge No. 8 for a joint installation with Mizpah Rebekah Lodge, No. 2. To Hastings Lodge, No. 29, to initiate a candidate in less time than authorized by law. • Accompanied the Grand Master on his official visits to the Lodges in the District. No decisions rendered. Condition of the Lodges in District good, taking in quite a number of new members, and in good financial standing. District No. 7. J. Foxcroft reports the installation of the officers of the Lodges in his District at the proper times. Held a joint installation of the officers of Aaron Lodge, No. 14, Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19, and Bethel Rebekah Lodge, No. 26, on one occasion. Granted the following Dispensations: To North Vancouver Lodge, No. 55, to hold a whist drive and dance on December 7th, 1923, and again on April 12th, 1924. To Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19, on March 26th, and April 25th, 1924, to hold whist drives. Paid four official visits, also accompanied the Grand Master in his official visits to the Lodges of the District. Rendered no decisions. All the Lodges in District in excellent condition, receiving new members and improving in their Degree work. 4832 Presented Past Grand's Jewels to Bro. J. Peers and A. Peers, at North Vancouver Lodge, on February 7th, 1924, and also to Bro. W. F. McKenzie, P.G., at Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19, on January 15 th, 1924. District No. 8. James S. Ashton reports the officers of the Lodges in his District installed into office at the regular times. Granted the following Dispensations: To Grandview Lodge, No. 62, to hold a joint installation with Grandview Rebekah Lodge, No. 18, on January 11, 1924. To Island Lodge, No. 24, Fairview Lodge, No. 61, and Kerrisdale Lodge No. 31, to hold whist drives and dances to raise funds to purchase regalia, etc. Visited all the Lodges in the District, also accompanied the Grand-Master in his official visits to Lodges Nos. 24, 61 and 62. Rendered a decision that the Grand Lodge, not having prescribed any length of time in a District before becoming a candidat for admittance to the Order, it was optional with Lodges to make such a provision in their By-laws. (Section 489 Code). Condition of the Order in District good. A fraternal feeling exists and great interest is taken in conferring the Degrees. Lodges Nos. 24 and 61, are making remarkable increases in their membership. District No. 9—J. Beck reports the installation of the officers of Lodges Nos. 22 and 60, in July, 1923. A joint installation of the officers of Ridgely Lodge, No. 22, and Welcome Rebekah Lodge, No. 11, on January 28th, 1924, and those of Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60, on January 4th, 1924. Dispensations issued to Ridgely Lodge, No. 22, to hold a joint installation with Welcome Rebekah Lodge, on January 25th, 1924; also to Ridgely Lodge, No. 22, to hold a whist drive and dance on March 24th, 1924. Paid two official visits to each of the Lodges. No decisions rendered. Condition of the Order good, both Lodges report gains in membership. Complains of a tendency of City Lodges to take in members residing outside their Jurisdiction, without complying with the law on the subject. This has been done in several instances and thinks definite action should be taken to prevent it. 4833 District No. 10. M. T. Royds reports the installation of the officers of Tatnai Lodge, No. 9, in regular form on July 5th, 1923, and the joint installation of these officers with those of the Rebekah Lodge on January 7th, 1924, for which a Dispensation was granted. Accompanied the Grand Master on his official visit to Lodge, No. 9. No decisions rendered. Condition of the Order good, great interest taken in competitions in the Secret work resulting in good attendance. District No. 12. R. Robertson reports the installation of the officers of Selkirk Lodge, No. 12, at the proper time. Paid two official visits to the Lodge. Rendered no decisions. Condition of the Order excellent. District No. 13. S. Nellies reports installation of officers of the Pittitko Lodge, No. 13, at the regular times; also installed Bro. Jobling-, P.G., as N.G., in consequence of the resignation of the incumbent of that office. Granted Dispensations as follows: To Lodge, No. 13, to hold a dance at the opening of the new Hall, October 12th, 1923. To hold whist drives and dances every second week during the Winter months, and any other entertainment such as concerts or plays to raise money for the funds of the new Hall. No decisions rendered. The condition of the Order is fair. A large number of the members of the Lodge are non-resident. Lodge has settled down in its new Hall. District No. 15. Geo. H. Colwell reports the installation of the officers of Kootenay Lodge, No. 16, at the prescribed times. No Dispensations granted, official visits made, or decisions rendered. The condition of the Order in the District is prosperous, but the attendance at Lodge meetings not as good as desired. District No. 16. James Murchie reports the installation of the officers of Duncan Lodge, No. 17, at the usual times. No Dispensations issued, official visits made nor decisions rendered. The condition of the Order in the District is fairly good. 4834 District No. 17. I. V. Sauder reports the installation of the officers of the three Lodges in his District in July, 1923, and January, 1924. Granted a Dispensation to Vernon Valley Lodge, No. 18, for initiating a candidate and general business. Made two official visits to Vernon Valley Lodge, No. 18, and accompanied the Grand Master on his official visits to that Lodge, and to Coronation Lodge, No. 48, and Eureka Lodge, No. 50. Decided that it was in order to nominate and elect candidates for elective office even if they are not present on either occasion. Condition of the Order in the District—Vernon Valley Lodge, No. 18, flourishing and taking in considerable new members; Coronation Lodge, No. 48, and Eureka Lodge, No. 50, fair, but expect to take in some members during the coming Summer. The District meetings have had a wonderful effect in getting the Lodges better acquainted, and great interest is being taken in Degree competitions. Lodge No. 18 is putting on a competition in the First Degree on May 7th, and expect upwards of 250 Brothers in attendance. , District No. 19. William Gerrie reports the installation of the officers of Delta Lodge, No. 21, on July 8th, 1923, and January 9th, 1924. No Dispensations granted, official visits made, nor decisions rendered. The condition of the Order in the District is very good. The Lodge is progressing and the membership increasing. District No. 22. W. J. Service reports that he installed the officers of Bulkley Lodge, No. 30, on January 11th, 1924. Issued a Dispensation to Lodge No. 30 to hold Annual ^ance on December 5th, 1923. No official visits made Or decisions rendered. The condition of the Order in the District is good. District No. 24. S. Neil reports the officers of Rocky Mountain Lodge. No. 34, installed on first meeting in January, 1924. No Dispensations issued nor decisions rendered. Paid two official visits. Condition of the Order fairly good, considering the members of the Lodge are widely scattered. Finances of the Lodge in good shape. District No. 25. C. J. Minton reports joint installation of the officers of Rossland Lodge, No. 36, Enterprise Lodge, No. 43, with Deborah Rebekah Lodge, No. 13, and Adinak Rebekah Lodge, No. 8, at Rossland on July 9th, 1923. and at Trail on January 8th, 1924. Dispensation granted to permit initiation of candidate at Special Meeting of the Lodge. Two official visits made. Condition of the Order prosperous. Enterprise Lodge hopes to occupy its new Hall in September next. Rossland Lodge is starting again to admit members and its outlook is improving. District No. 26. Geo. Boudier reports the joint installation of the officers of Silver City Lodge, No. 39, and Silver Queen Rebekah Lodge, No. 39, on July 6th, 1923, and January 4th, 1924. No Dispensations issued nor decisions rendered. Made two official visits. Condition of the Order good. An increase in membership and the meetings well attended. District No. 27. William Hicks reports the installation of the officers of Slocan Lodge, No. 40, at the customary times. Granted three Dispensations—first for opening dance in the new Hall, and subsequently for two other dances. Paid no official visits, nor rendered any decisions. Condition of the Order good: Lodge succeeded in building a new Hall in Slocan City. District No. 29. W. S. McPherson reports the installation of the officers of Gateway Lodge, No. 45, on the 1st Meeting night of each term, also a Secretary during the term to replace an officer who resigned. Granted a Dispensation to hold a joint picnic with Republic Lodge of the Jurisdiction of Washington on Labor Day, when a very enjoyable time was spent; also granted a Dispensation to hold an Annual Ball on Easter Monday. Paid no official visits nor rendered any decisions. Condition of the Order: Owing to the amalgamation of Boundary Valley Lodge, No. 38, with Gateway Lodge, No. 45, the financial condition is now excellent. The officers have proved very efficient and the business has been conducted in a creditable manner. 4836 District No. 30. Thomas Biggs reports a joint installation of the officers of Michel Lo-dge, No. 54, and Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47, at Michel, on July 15th, 1923; also a joint installation of the officers of the latter Lodge and those of Esther Rebekah Lodge, No. 20, at Fernie, on January 9th, 1924. Deputised Bro. R. Win- stanley to install the officers of Michel Lodge, No. 54, in January, 1924. Issued no Dispensations, paid no official visits, nor rendered any decisions. Condition of the Order in the District very good, but owing to strike of miners a number of members have been compelled to leave the District in search of employment. District No. 31. T. B. Williams reports the joint installation of the officers of Penticton Lodge, No. 51, and Okanagan Lodge, No. 58, at Summerland, on July 9th, 1923, and again on January 7th, 1924, at Penticton. Granted no Dispensations nor rendered any decisions. Accompanied the Grand Master when making his official visits to the two Lodges in the District. Condition of the Order in the District excellent. Both Lodges have been admitting new members. No. 51 will close this term with a good increase. District No. 32. John Howarth reports the installation of the officers of Princeton Lodge, No. 52, at the regular times. Granted a Dispensation to Lodge No. 52 to hold its Annual Ball on February 29th, 1924. Paid two official visits, but rendered no decisions. The condition of the Order in the District is very good. District No .34. John Loftus reports the installation of the officers of Sunshine Lodge, No. 57, in July, 1923, and in January, 1924. Issued no Dispensations, paid no official visits, nor rendered any decisions. Condition of the Order in the District healthy. District No. 35. William Hardie reports the installation of the officers of Orchard City Lodge, No. 59, at the customary times. Granted a Dispensation to this Lodge to hold a whist drive in aid of the Contingent Fund. Accompanied the Grand Master on his official visit to Lodge No. 59. Rendered no decisions. The attendance at Lodge meetings good, but difficulty experienced in getting ne;w members on account of adverse financial conditions. District No. 36. H. M. Hale reports the installation of the officers of Prince Rupert Lodge in July, 1923, and January, 1924. Granted Dispensations for the wearing of regalia in public at the Rebekah Church parade; for a joint installation and for a special meeting on the occasion of the official visit of the Grand Master. Paid no official visits nor rendered any decisions. Condition of the Order in District fairly good. Lodge taking in new members regularly. * District No. 37. Bro. W. S. Murphy reports that he installed the officers of Corbin Lodge, No. 64, on July 5th, 1923. Bro. A. F. Cady, who succeeded Bro. Murphy reports that he also installed the ofBcers of this Lodge in January, 1924. Granted two Dispensations for public dance and an entertainment. Paid one official visit. Rendered one decision, which was submitted to the Grand Master. Condition of the Order very good, both fraternally and financially. District No. 39. D. A. Currie reports he installed the officers of Dawson Lodge, No. la, in July, 1923, and January, 1924. In the former case it was a joint installation with Yukon Rebekah Lodge, No. 1. Condition of the Order good. The attendance at the meetings is as good as can be expected. CONCLUSION In conclusion I wish to thank the Grand Lodge for this high distinction, and also the various Grand Lodge officers and Past Grand Masters for their many acts of kindness and encouragement, and particularly Bro. Davey for his help and forbearance. 4838 I wish also to express my appreciation to the District Deputy Grand Masters for the great amount of work performed, and for the keen interest shown, as may be well noted by their reports. I wish also to thank the Brothers in general, as many of them spent a great deal of their time in making the visit of Grand Master a pleasure. Would recommend that at this time the Grand Lodge suppl}' our Grand Secretary with a stenographer, who would otherwise help Brother Davey in the great amount of work which this office must require, and also that besides Reading Clerk during Grand Lodge Session, that we have a Journal Clerk as well. The Grand Lodge of Alberta having both Reading Clerk and Journal Clerk, makes it much easier for the Grand Secretary, who will then be in position to note exactly how business is being carried out, and as a rule being our best posted members through years of experience, their help and advice may oftentimes be very useful. Trusting our Anniversary Session will be one to be long remembered. Fraternally submitted, D. H. PROUDFOOT, Grand Master. Grand Secretary's Report To the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of British Columbia: It affords me much pleasure in presenting this my Fortieth Annual Report of the transactions of the Grand Secretary's Office for the past year, and of the condition of the Order in this Jurisdiction on December 31st last. It is very satisfactory to be in a position to report an increase of membership during the year 1923, in every branch of the Order in the Jurisdiction. In the Subordinate Lodges there was an increase of 109, in the Encampments 57, and in the Rebekah Lodges a gain of 210. This is the more gratifying from the fact that in most Jurisdictions there was a loss of membership during the year, and also in view of the existence of considerable business depression in this Province. During the year there was one Subordinate Lodge instituted, "Sullivan'' Lodge, No. 35, was instituted by the Grand Master, at Kimberley, B.C., on September 4th, 1923. It has been very successful since and the prospects for its future, I am assured, are very bright. Enquiries as to the steps to be taken to organize Subordinate Lodges have been received from Squamish and Courtney. In the former case the information was furnished and a form of petition for a Charter was sent, but nothing further has been heard respecting it. It is probable that a Lodge will be instituted at Courtney .in the near future, where conditions would indicate that it would prove a success. Enquiries respecting Rebekah Lodges have been received from Terrace and Port Haney, but so far no steps have been taken to institute them. 4840 STATISTICAL Statement Showing the Work of Last Year as Compared With the Year 1922 Increase Decrease No. of Lodges, Dec. 31st, 1923. No. of Members, Dec. 31st, 1923. Initiated Admit'd by Card| Admit'd as A. 0.| Reinstated | Withdrawn | Deceased —| Expelled | Suspended for Cause | Resigned | Ceased Member-| ship by N.P.D.j Rejected | Degrees Conferred | Past Grands ..- | Receipts from— Dues 1 Admissions and Degrees -j Rents and Interest on Invested] Funds | All Other Sources | Total# Receipts - | No. of Brothers Relieved | Widowed Families Relieved| Brothers Buried | Weeks' Sick Benefits Paid] Amount Paid for— Relief of Brothers | Relief of Widowed Families—.] Relief of Orphans | Education of Orphans | Burying- the Dead I 60| I 7288| 459| 134| 26| 68| 71| II 109! 31| 351 el 5| II 2| I 332| | 1193| 17681 1| 42] - I 19| 61] $81,622.85] $4.140.95| $13,036.70| $1,392.45] I I $41,640.78] $643.46| $14,996.99] $8,280.64] $151,297.32|$14,457.50| 717] 66] 10 73| 12] 7321] 753] I j $38,461.08 $2,972.60] $2,297.10] $245,251 $130.11] $176.25! 2 1 $5,475.91! $1,040.73 4841 STATISTICAL—Continued. Increase I Decrease Special Relief ! Total Amount Paid for Relief ] Amount Expended on Property and Investments | Amount Paid for Current Expenses! Total Value of the Assets of Subordinate Lodges | Average Duration of Sickness per Sick Member | Average Duration of Sickness per | Members [ Average Amount of Benefits Paid to Each Sick Member I Average Amount of Relief Expended per Member | Average Cost per Member for Current Expenses | Average Cost per Member for all | Lodge Expenditures Other | Than Property and Invest- | ments I Average Amount of Assets per Member I Total Amount of Relief Paid since [ the Institution of the Grand I Lodee in 1874 1 $2,683.77] | | $49,163.11| $1,440.29| I I $39,385.95| $8,586.67| $40,864.49| j $918.651.94|$99,549.02| | I i i 10 w., 1 d. | 6 hrs. | I I 1 w., 1 h. | 15 hrs. $53,641 $4.42] I I $6.75| $ .10] I I $5.611 | $797.94 5,206.68 $12.36) | I I $126.05| $11.95| ;l.064,988.86| $1.23 $1.13 REBEKAH LODGES No. of Lodges, December 31st, 1923 No. of Members— Brothers Sisters 45 1124 2628 Total 3752 4842 STATISTICAL—Continued. No. of Members Initiated— Brothers 107 Sisters 309 No. of Members Admitted by Card— Brothers - 33 Sisters - I - 106 No. of Members Reinstated— Brothers 5 Sisters 17 No. of Members Withdrawn— Brothers 31 Sisters 94 No. of Members Deceased— Brothers 10 Sisters 7 No. of Members Suspended— Brothers - 99 Sisters - 149 Receipts from— Dues , $ 7,936.45 Admissions — 2,189.25 Rent and Interest - 586.03 All Other Sources 4,925.96 Total Receipts $15,637.69 Amount Paid for— Relief of Members $ 195.00 Relief of Widowed Families 19.00 Relief of Orphans ^ _ Special Relief - 165.63 Total Relief $ 379.63 Amount Paid for Current Expenses $12,888.42 Invested Funds of Rebekah Lodges $11,898.23 4843 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Cash Received and Paid to Grand Treasurer From Whom Receivedi s% X-S CO +J tT-j CO g S*i 6 fc O In Whose Favor. Description. Amount 1923 Sep1 Oct. " 16| Nov. 1| 1924 Jan. Feb. Sweene,y&McConnell,Ltd Fred Davey, Grand Sec... Sovereign Grand LoHsre Sovereign Grand Lodge.. Imperial Bank of Canada Fred Davey, Grand Sec- Odd Fellows' Union B. C. Telephone Co Fred Davey, Grand Sec... Imperial Bank of Canada* Imperial Bank of Canada Imperial Bank of Canada Fred Davey, Grand Sec... Odd Fellows' Union B. C. Telephone Co D. E. MacKenzie Sovereign Grand Lodge- Sovereign Grand Lodge.. Fred Davey, Grand Sec... Odd Fellows' Union B. C. Telephone Co Fred Davey, Grand Sec... Sovereign Grand Lodge.. Imperial Bank of Canada Fred Davey, Grand Sec... Odd Fellows' Union B. C. Telephone Co Sweeney&McConnell.Ltd,Printing, Stock, Victoria Ptg. & Pub. Co... Large Cartridge Forward Printing, Stock, &c Postage, Duty, &c Supplies Supplies Deposit (Home Fund) Salary Rent, Grand Secy's Office- Rent, Telephone Expense, Funeral late R. Dudley, P.G.M Deposit (Home Fund) Deposit (Home Fund) Deposit (Aged Oddfellows Fund) Salary .' Rent, Grand Secy's Office- Rent, Telephone Donation to Bro. Hynd Supplies Supplies Salary Rent, Grand Secy's Office- Rent, Telephone Postage, Duty, &c Supplies $26,832. 27. 108. Deposit (Home Fund) | Salary | Rent, Grand Secy's Office..! Rent, Telephone ] &c I EnvelopeS-l Sovereign Grand Lodge.. Supplies : Imp. Guar. & Ace. Co Premium, Surety Bonds D. H. Proudfoot. G.M Balance of Allowance Imperial Bank of Canada Deposit (Home Fund) Fred Davey, Grand Sec... Salary «. Odd Fellows' Union Rent, Grand Secy's Office. B. C. Telephone Co Rent, Telephone Sovereign Grand Lodge.. Supplies Forward |$30,248.48 4848 ORDERS DRAWN ON GRAND TREASURER—Continued Date 1 o & o> 1 A** O u \ZO In Whose Favor. Description. Amount 1924 | Feb. 9| 76 •' 14| 77 " 16| 78 19| 79 21| 80 211 81 23| 82 26! 83 1| 84 1| 85 11 86 II 87 Mar. II 88 Aoril 10| 27| II 1| 1| l! 4] 41 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 tt May 8! 97 10] 98 161 99 261100 26'101 261102 26'103 1'104 11105 11106 11107 1108 11109 ■'1110 Sovereign Grand Lodge.. Sovereign Grand Lodge.. E. M. Mills Sovereign Grand Lodge- Imperial Bank of Canada Victoria Ptg. & Pub. Co. Imperial Bank of Canada Sovereign Grand Lodge- Fred Davey. Grand Sec... Odd Fellows' Union B. C. Telephone Co D. H. Proudfoot, G.M. „ Sweeney&McConnellXtd [Sovereign Grand Lodge- Sovereign Grand Lodge.. [Fred Davey Grand Sec... Odd Fellows' Union B. C. Telephone Co Sweeney&McConnell.Ltd Sovereign Grand Lodge- Imperial Bank of Canada Imperial Bank of Canada E. J. Stone, Winnipeg- Sovereign Grand Lodge.. Dept. Council. P.M Sovereign Grand Lodge- Westminster Trust Co... Sovereign Grand Lodge. Fred Davey, Grand Sec... Fred Davey, Grand Sec... Odd Fellows' Union B. C. Telephone Co Sweeney&McConnell,Ltd Imperial Bank of Canada Imperial Bank of Canada 1111 Imperial Bank of Canada Forward |$30,248.43 Supplies I 172.75 Supplies i | 3.56 Typewriting History B.C., I Grand Lodge [ 7.50 Supplies I 9.00 Deposit (Home Fund) | " 907.62 Letterheads I 9.98 Deposit (Home Fund) | 159.00 Supplies i 36.76 Salary I 125.00 Rent, Grand Secy's Office..] 35.00 Rent, Telephone | 6.00 Expenses, Fraternal Dele- | gate G. L. Alberta | 55.00 Order Books on Treas., &c.| for Stock I 73.55 Supplies | 21.63 Supplies I 39.76 Salary 125.00 Rent, Grand Secy's Office..] 35.00 Rent. Telephone ] 6.00 Printing and Stationery 12.44 Supplies | 3.75 Deposit (Aged Oddfellows Fund) I 20.00 Deposit (Home Fund) j 38.00 Deposit for Validating Fees | 25.00 Supplies | 40.87 Grant ! 75.00 Representative Tax I 150.00 Purchase of P.G.E. Ry. Bondsl I 4,878.72 Supplies I 26.44 Salary j I 125.00 Customs Duty, Postage, &c.| 196.14 Rent, Grand Secy's Office..l 35.00 Rent, Telephone j 6.00 Loose Leaf Ledger Binder I 12.00 Deposit (Home Fund) I 687.50 Deposit (Aged Oddfellows Fund) —I 12.38 Deposit (Home Fund) ' 6.10 I $38,427.53 4849 SUMMARY Balance in hands of Grand Treasurer per last report $ 5,273.94 Cash received, and paid to Grand Treasurer per foregoing statement . _ \ 37.780.55 $43,054.49 Less Orders drawn on Grand Treasurer as per statement - 38,427.53 Balance in hands of Grand Treasurer — $ 4,626.96 STOCK ACCOUNT Dr. Cr. Balance per last report $ 656.64 Goods bought during the year — — 1,029.48 Profit on goods sold during the year 79.05 Goods sold during the year .— $1,427.97 Value of Stock on hand — - - 337.20 $1,765.17 $1,765.17 4850 ODDFELLOWS' HOME FUND Receipts Total rvalue of this Fund per last report $57,854.68 Interest on Mortgages and Rents as per statement 1,033.67 Interest, Imperial Bank of Canada - 79.25 Interest, Dominion Government Savings Bank -51 Interest, Dominion Government Bonds 1,469.26 Interest, Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Bonds 903.96 Late Bro. W. O. Easton—Bequest - 449.46 Westminster Trust Co., Refund - — 6.10 Interest, B. C. Government Bonds 92.63 Profit on sale of Government Bonds - - 366.80 Profit on sale of Dominion Government Bonds — 732.10 Grant by Grand Lodge 1,803.99 Interest due on mortgages $827.24 Less—Interest overpaid .70 826.54 $65,618.95 Less—Accrued Interest paid on Bonds 356.61 Interest on Mortgages unpaid last year 932.68 Cost of remittance 'for investment 7.10 1,296.39 Total value of this Fund - $64,322.56 How Invested On Mortgage - $11,249.55 Dominion Government Bonds, 1934 maturity 24,952.00 Grand Trunk Pacific Ry. Bonds, 1962 maturity 20,098.05 Pacific Great Eastern Ry. Bonds, 1942 maturity 4,878.72 Deposit, Imperial Bank of Canada 956.69 Deposit, Dominion Government Savings Bank ~ 17.66 Granthan Property 2.176.99 $64,329.66 Less due Grand Treasurer 7.10 S64.322.56 4851 AGED ODDFELLOWS FUND Receipts Total value of this Fund per last Report - $1,371.02 Interest, Imperial Bank of Canada 5.05 Interest, Dominion Government Bonds 64.75 $1,440.82 How Invested Dominion Government Bonds, maturity Mar. 1, 1937. Dominion Government Bonds, maturity Nov. 1, 1934... Deposit, Imperial Bank of Canada $ 800.00 418.50 222.32 $1,440.82 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND Receipts Balance from last report - Interest, Bank of Montreal Payments Trustees Home Board—Relief Bro. Hynd, Harmony Lodge, No. 6 $ 25.00 Balance, Deposit Bank of Montreal 806.88 $807.88 24.00 $831.88 $831.88 4852 TRIAL BALANCE, 1st May, 1924 7 Columbia Lodge, No. 2 15 Dominion Lodge, No. 4 23 |Excelsior Lodge, No. 7 27 ]Vancouver Lodge, No. 8 — 41 Union Lodge, No. 11 45 ISelkirk Lodge, No. 12 | 51 |Pittitko Lodge, No. 13.. 63 ]Kootenay Lodge, No. 16 71 [Vernon Valley Lodge, No. 18 -. 75 Mt. Pleasana Lodge, No. 19 83 Delta Lodge, No. 21 87 Ridgely Lodge, No. 22.... 99 Fidelity Lodge, No. 25.... 103 (Pacific Lodge, No. 26 115 Hastings Lodge, No. 29 117 Buckley Lodge, No. 30 135 Rocky Mountain Lodge, No. 34. 143 Rossland Lodge, No. 36 155 Silver City Lodge, No. 39 159 Slocan Lodge,- No. 40 171 Enterprise Lodge, No. 43 187 |Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47 207 [Princeton Lodge, No. 52 215 |Michel Lodge, No. 54 235 lOrchard City Lodge, No. 59 239 [Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60... 243 iFairview Lodge, No. 61 247 |Grandview Lodge, No. 62 251 iPrince Rupert Lodge, No. 63 263 ]Park Lodge, No. 66 § —"... 306 (Sovereign Grand Lodge 311 Stock 334 iFurniture 40.00 .60 .40 .30 30.00 1.15 .15 10.85 1 9.50 .93 .40 .10 1.90 .15 .50 .02 1.20 .15 10.00 .28 .40 .50 .10 ] .70 .' 4.25 .25 1 4.25 .10 .50 2.57 46.02 337.20 1,089.73 Forward |$ 1,478.53 $ 116.62 4853 TRIAL BALANCE, 1st May, 1924—Continued ACCOUNT Dr. Forward Profit and Loss Imperial Bank of Canada (Home Fund).. Do. (Aged Oddfellows Fund).... Aged Oddfellows Fund Bank of Montreal (Emergency Relief Fund) Dom. of Canada (Aged Oddfellows' Fund) Emergency Relief Fund — Oddfellows Home Fund Dom. of Canada (Oddfellows' Home Fund) Dom. Govt. Savings Bank Do. A. J. Morgan F. Shackleton G. A. Macey A. Perry (J. A. Freeburg) R. A. Randall Granthan Property „ Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Pacific Great Eastern Railway Grand Treasurer $ 1,478.53]$ ' 956"69| 222.32| I "806\88| 1,218.50| 24,952.00] 17.66| 2,050.25] 2,200.00] 1,000.00| 4,000.00| 1,999.30| 2,176.99] 20,098.051 4,878.72| 4,626.96! Cr, 116.62 5,995.97 1,440.82 806.88 64,322.56 i$72,682.85j$72,682.85 4854 ODDFELLOWS' HOME FUND It will be seen from the foregoing statement that there has been an increase in the value of this fund during the past year amounting to $6,467.88. By directions of the Home Fund Committee Pacific Great Eastern Railway 4Y2% bonds, guaranteed by the Province of British Columbia, due July 15, 1942, have been purchased at $89 94-100. This Bond for £1,100 @ $4.8666=5,353 32-100 is fully registered in the name of the Grand Lodge. The bequest to this fund left by the late Bro. W. O. Easton of Gateway Lodge ,No. 45, Grand Forks, B. C, amounting to $449 46-100, has been received from Mr. C. A. Mix, executor, under the will of the testator. Having grave doubts as to the legality of the decision of the Grand Lodge at its last session, in adopting a report of a Special Committee, which recommended that the interest arising from the Oddfellows Home Fund, should be placed at the disposal of the Trustees of that fund, for the purpose of enabling them to grant relief to individual members requiring assistance (Page 4771, Proceedings 1923), which doubts appeared to have been shared by the Committee, and having regard to the fiducial position which I held as Grand Secretary, and an ex-officio member of the Home Trustee Board, I deemed it best, in order to remove all doubts on the subject, to obtain a decision from the highest authority in the Order on the question. I therefore submitted a statement to the Grand Sire, and asked for his decision thereon. I append hereto the reply of the Grand Sire, and it will be seen by his decisions that the Grand Lodge was in error in passing this Resolution, and no action therefore has been taken to carry the same into effect: St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.A., November 3rd, 1923. Fred Davey, Grand Secretary, I.O.O.F., 1323 Douglas Street, Victoria, B. C. Dear Brother Davey: When I returned from my visit to the European jurisdictions, I found your inquiry of July 19th, with a number of others, awaiting action. Owing to the fact that I had to prepare a supplemental report arid a special supplemental report on my visitation, I did 4855 not have time to take up and decide the several questions before me. I, therefore, laid them asid.e until I could get the session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge off my hands. Such a session always entails much work immediately afterward and this work has served to postpone further attention to these decisions. When I received your letter of October 3rd, 1 took up your enquiry but found it involved so important a question that I wanted time to investigate it fully. Now yon ha>ve the reasons for the delay. They were not intended either as a neglect or a discourtesy. Passing now to your enquiries, you will see that I have answered all of them in the negative. My authority is Code, Section 309, and the authorities there cited. In addition to this, I have gone back through the journals from the beginning and have reviewed the whole of our literature upon the subject. I find that your enquiry raises a question that really lies at the basis of our whole structure. When the Manchester Unity was first organized and the Grand Annual Moveable Committee established, the sole object was to secure concert of action. No thought of a central fund was in mind. This was equally true of the organization of our Grand Lodges. By 1843, a change had come over the management of the Manchester Unity. It had begun to create a central fund from which contributions could be made directly to the beneficiaries. This was the policy of that organization, when Ridgley and his associates went to England in that year to secure, if possible, a re-establishment of affiliation. While the record contains no direct statement of the grounds upon which the Manchester Unity refused the overtures of Ridgely the inference is very plain— that the authorities there expected to occupy this continent with their lodges thus enlarging the source from which this central revenue could be obtained. After very careful analysis of the correspondence, which appears in volume 1, S.G.L. Journals, I am unable to find any other reason for the failure of Ridgely's mission. Since that time the Manchester Unity has emphasized the idea of a central fund—the insurance feature. We, on the contrary, have emphasized the purely fraternal and altruistic features. The result is that many thousands of members of the Manchester Unity hold their membership because of their interest in this 'fund which now exceeds 20,000,000 pounds. I find that we have steadfastly set our faces against this practice. This thought is the basis of the cogent opinion of Representative Woodyatt in the case you referred to (Journal 85, p. 10006.) 4856 I could write much more upon the theme. It grows upon me as I investigate. I should be greatly alarmed if our Grand Bodies began to disburse benefits in any form. This thought is really at the basis of my comments on the excesses to which we are liable to go in the maintenance of Homes in my original report to the Sovereign Grand Lodge. We cannot afford to create a central treasury for fear our members will relax their individual efforts and point to the fund. "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" is quite as true in Odd Fellowship as it is in religion. I conclude, therefore, that you are entirely correct and that it is beyond the power of a Grand Lodge to apply the fund or any part of it or the interest thereon to any form of direct relief, other than through the instrumentality of a home. Fraternally yours^ (Signed) LUCIAN J. EASTIN, Grand Sire. Decision No. 1 (British Coumbia) Statement: This Grand Lodge has been accumulating a fund during the past 28 years for the purpose of buiding and maintaining an Odd Fellows' Home when such an institution should become necessary. This fund has been derived 'from appropriations from the per capita tax levied on lodges for Grand Lodge purposes, donations from lodges and members and interest on its own investments, and now amounts to about $60,000. • The interest derived from its investments now amounts to about $2,500 per annum. At the annual session of the Grand Lodge held June 15th, 1905, the following resolution was passed: "Resolved that the money now on hand and appearing on the books of the Grand Lodge as the Odd Fellows Home Fund" and any such further sums that may be added to such fund from time to time shall be used only for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a Home for aged and indigent Odd Fellows, and widows of deceased members of the Order and a Home for the care, protection and education of orphans of deceased Odd Fellows." This resolution has never been amended nor repealed since it was passed. Questionnaires have been issued to the lodges of the Jurisdiction on four different occasions to ascertain how many members, widows of deceased members or orphans of deceased members there were who were eligible to enter a Home if one was provided and would be willing to do so. The replies received to the last questionnaire issued this year showed that there were six members who were alleged to be eligible, but only one was willing and there were no widows or orphans reported. Under these circumstances the Grand Lodge decided at its last session that there was no necessity for the establishment of a Home at the present time. Question 1. Can a Grand Lodge legally use any funds at its disposal and which have been raised by assessment on members for a specific purpose, for the purpose of relieving individual members, even when it is alleged that the lodge to which such member belongs is financially unable to do so? Answer. Question 2. Can the Odd Fellows' Home Fund described in the foregoing statement be used for the relief of the individual members referred to in Question No. 1? Answer. No. Question 3. Can the interest derived from the Odd Fellows' Home Fund described in the, foregoing statement be used fot the relief of the individual members referred to in Question 1 ? Answer. No. It will be observed from the Grand Sire's answer to Question 1, that it applies to the Emergency Relief Fund of this Grand Lodge, which was specially raised for the payment of enlisted members dues during the late war. Trustees of Odd Fellows Home Fund The action of the Sovereign Grand Lodge at its sessions of 1922 and 1923 with respect to the election of trustees by Grand Lodges, has dislocated the administration of our Odd Fellows Home Fund and caused considerable embarrassment and inconvenience. At the 1922 session of the S.G.L., the Grand Lodge of Missouri 4858 submitted an amendment to its Constitution to reduce the number of its trustees, whose duties it was to have the custody and control of the invested funds of the Grand Lodge and to manage and control the Odd Fellows' Home under the direction of the Grand Lodge, from six to three. # This amendment was referred to the Committee on Constitutions, which reported (Report No. 71) refusing to approve it on the grounds that it conflicted with Section 397 of the Code, which lays down who are the electwe officers of a Grand Lodge, and that the election of trustees would add to the number of these officers. This report does not appear to have received much attention, as it was adopted jointly with four others from the same committee under one resolution. The Grand Lodge of Missouri appealed to the Grand Sire as to the status of its trustees who had been elected under a constitution which :had been approved by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. The Grand Sire in his decision No. 4, to the 1923 session of the S.G.L., points out that by the adoption of the Report No. 71 at the previous session it became the law of the Order, that their trustees having been chosen by election were thereby elected in contravention of that law, and therefore were not legal officers. The trustees of the Home Fund of this Grand Lodge were elected at the 1922 session in accordance with Article Va of the Constitution, which was approved by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, but in view of the legislation of the S.G.L. before mentioned, the Grand Master has come to the conclusion that this election must be set aside as being null and void, and consequently we have at present no legal trustees. The Grand Master, in order to tide over this difficulty and carry on the administration of the Home Fund, has appointed the brothers who were chosen as trustees, as a special committee of the Grand Lodge, to deal with the Home Fund, and with all the powers and duties formerly vested in the trustees. I am informed by the Grand Secretary of Missouri, that the same course has been adopted in that jurisdiction as a temporary expedient. The Sovereign Grand Lodge, at its last session, amended Section 397, of the Code, empowering Grand Lodges to elect trustees ^-859 to manage their ordinary business or the business of Odd Fellows Homes, and in order to place this matter on a sound legal basis it will be necessary for the Grand Lodge at its next session to enact suitable legislation providing -for the election of trustees of the Home Fund, and after doing so, to elect trustees in accordance therewith. CHARTER OF GRAND LODGE I have long had doubts as to whether the document we hold as our authority for existence and continuance of our Grand Lodge is the proper one in the premises. It is apparently the Dispensation issued on the 12th March, 1874, signed by C. A. Logan, Grand Sire, and James L. Ridgely, Grand Secretary, authorizing the institution of a Grand Lodge consisting of Lodges Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, and should, I suppose, be replaced by a Charter after the institution had been accomplished and so reported by the Instituting Officer; but this apparently was never done. No one has ever called attention to this, nor questioned its sufficiency, but I submitted the matter to Bro. Kroh, the Grand Secretary of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, and have received a reply which will be submitted for your consideration, recommending that the matter be brought to the attention of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, with a request that a proper Charter be issued. I have submitted to Bro. Kroh that no doubt the Grand Lodge would like to retain this Dispensation on account of its sentimental value. GRAND SIRE'S VISIT At the suggestion of the Entertainment Committee of Vancouver and with the concurrence of the Grand Master, I addressed a very cordial invitation to Bro. Lucian J. Eastin, Grand Sire, to pay this Grand Lodge a visit during its Annual Session in-June and assured him of a very loyal and fraternal welcome. I also communicated with the Grand Secretary of Washington, asking the co-operation of the officers of that Grand Lodge in this invitation and suggesting that it might be possible for the Grand Sire to visit both Grand Lodges, seeing that the Grand Lodge of Washington meets on Tuesday, the 10th June. I regret to say that I have received a reply from Bro. Eastin 4860 in which he says that his appointments were then so full (16th April, 1924), that he did not see how he could accept the invitation, much as he would like to do so. SKETCH HISTORY OF GRAND LODGE In compliance with a request contained in a Resolution passed at the last Session of the Grand Lodge (Page 4781 of Proceedings) that I would compile a sketch of the history of the Grand Lodge from the date of its institution in 1874, for presentation to this Session, I beg to state that I have prepared this sketch to the best of my ability and present it herewith for your consideration and such disposal as you may think advisable. GENERAL RELIEF COMMITTEES The General Relief Committees at Victoria and Vancouver report the following transactions during the year 1923: Vancouver Victoria Number of Brothers Relieved 97 15 Amount Paid for Relief $5,953.45 $1,563.40 Amount Paid for Management Expenses 460.68 64.25 Total Amount of Receipts 6,129.82 1,479.15 SURETY BONDS Surety Bonds on the Schedule plan were procured from the Imperial Guarantee & Accident Insurance Co. of Canada for the current year for the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer for $1,000 each, and for the Financial Officers of the Subordinate Lodges in accordance with Article 6a of the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges. The total amounts of the Schedule were for Treasurer's, $20,800; Financial Secretaries, $9,500; Trustee's, $21,100; Grand Total, $51,400; Total Premiums Paid to the Surety Co., $128.50. Bonds were included for the Officers of the General Relief Board, I.O.O.F., Vancouver. B.C., and the Odd Fellows' Cemetery Board,, of Vancouver, with the consent of the Bonding Company. The Five-Year Contract with the Imperial Guarantee & Accident Insurance Company of Canada will expire on December 31st next, and I beg to submit herewith offers from that Company and also from the Fidelity Insurance Co. of Canada for a contract for jfive years for this purpose. o *z 479 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 jj. H. Davidson | 5 |A. Crossan | 5 |J. Jordan j 21 |J. Rowan. | 21 |R. Moffat, P.G 1 21 W. Dee | 5 J. Bell, P.G j 4 R. A. Anderson, P.G | 4 J. McDiarmid ] 9 H. Reifle | 5 H. G. Allen j 5 |P. Bennett .] 5 |R. A. Coleman | 21 ,S. Morley, P.G | 21 H. Graham | 19 J. Irvine. P.G | 19 ,W. Hook | 19 A .E. Dickson ...j 19 F. W. Hemer | 5 J. Cowie | 5 |N. McCuish | 5 J. H. Lee j 5 JW. H. Thorpe, P.G 1 5 |S. Woodcock ] 5 |R. Gillard | 5 |J. Hodgson —| 5 |R. McGarrigle.... | 5 |D. John ] 5 |C. D. Allen | 5 J. D. Pearson ] 5 JW. J. Ritchie | 5 |D. Galloway | 5 |J. Nicholson | 5 |J. Gpurley | 5 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 534 556 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 P. |H. i ij. J. R. M jM. D. T. J. D. W IJ- |S. |A. |W |A. |W |W |W ]R. |G. IJ- |H. C. E. B. IJ- IJ- |W. |F. iGe . F. Miller. E. McKay Hustwait. R. Rattray, P.G. A. Campbel . F. Tate. B. Bradshaw. Critchley Lecoq. . Seaborne. Lee . McGirr . Fielding . Woobank Ferguson Taylor R. McKinnell, P.G... N. McDonald. W. L. Fahrenkamp| Rogers. B. Carter. Beattie. R. McKenzie .. . W. Foster, P.G. Schous. o. Waite, P.G. o 5 5 • 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40 5 5 12 12 39 eH,-. 4862 VETERAN JEWELS—Continued. NAME O 5c o*3 .■3 ill o o £J NAME o o 513 IJ. Livingstone | 5 514 |M. Smith | 5 515 |F. Green | 5 516 |A. G. Chatwin | 62 517 |D. S. Betts I 16 518 |H. B. Morley, P.G I 51 553 |P. McNiven.... | 11 554 |Thos. E. Bate | 11 555 |Robt. Gibson | 11 556 jj. M. Houlding | 16 557 A. E. Dunlop, P.G | 2 An Honorable Veteran Jewel, No. 4, was procured for Bro. D. J. Macdonald, P.G., of Fairview Lodge, No. 61. A 50-Year Veteran Button was also obtained for Bro. Joseph Wriglesworth, P.G.M., our Senior Past Grand Master. Two Official Watch Charms have also been supplied. OBITUARY Death of Bro. R. Dudley, P.G.M., and Joseph York, P.G. I regret to have to chronicle the death of Bro. R. Dudley, P.G.M., since we last met. Bro. Dudley died at his home at Fernie, B.C., after a long illness, on September 20th, 1923. The remains were brought to Victoria for interment and the funeral took place in Ross Bay Cemetery, on September 26th, 1923. Acting on the instructions of the Grand Master, the members of the Grand Lodge residing in Victoria were invited by advertisement in the daily papers to attend the funeral and a wreath was placed on the bier as a tribute of respect from this Grand Lodge. The pallbearers were Bros. A. Henderson, P.G.M.; W. H. Cullin, P.G.M.; P. W. Dempster, P.G.M.; W. W. Walkem, D.G.M.; Fred Davey, Grand Secretary, and F. B. Shaver, D.D.G.M., District No. 1. We have also been called to mourn the death of another of the pioneers of Odd Fellowship in this Province. Bro. Joseph York, P.G., of Victoria Lodge, No. 1, passed away on February 17th, 1924. He had been continuously a member of No. 1 Lodge for over 55 years, and was the last survivor of the Past Grands who were present and took part in the institution of this Grand Lodge on April 25th, 1874, and was appointed its Grand Guardian on that occasion. This Grand Lodge has now completed more than fifty years of successful work in this Province, and I think it can look back over its record with pardonable pride and satisfaction. Age does not seem to bring its usual debilitating effects to it, but on the contrary it appears to renew its youth, and to add vitality with its longevity. Most of its pioneer workers have been taken from us, but their places in the ranks have been filled by young, ardent and stalwart enthusiasts, so that the work is being performed with all its oldtime vigor and efficiency. Never in the past have its prospects been brighter or more encouraging than they are to-day, so that there are grounds for hope and elation. May these prospects never be dimmed nor occasion arise for depression or fear. I have now completed more than forty years' service in this office. I was elected as Grand Secretary at the Session of J884, on my first appearance in the Grand Lodge, and have been reelected, without opposition, at each succeeding Session ever since. So I have some grounds for thankfulness and gratification. I have met with unvarying kindness, consideration and forbearance, during this long servitude, for which 1 am deeply grateful, and for which I wish to return my sincerest thanks. Yours fraternally, Grand Secretary. 4864 Grand Treasurer's Report To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F. I beg to submit a report of my Receipts and Disbursements as Grand Treasurer for the past year:— 1923 June 15—' If 22 ft 23— July 14— «, 7— « 14— u 18— it 7— tl 27— Oct. Q Dec. 11— 1924 Jan. 14— (C 11—( it 24—( Feb. 2 it 11— Mch. 11— May — Receipts To Balance from previous Grand Treasurer... Cash from previous Grand Treasurer ' Cash from Grand Secretary ' Cash C. D. Mallett, D.G.M ■ Bank of Nova Slotia—Interest \ Cash J. S. Ashton, D.D.G.M 1 Cash J. Foxcroft, D.D.G.M •' Cash J. Beck, D.D.G.M c Cash J. Beck, D.D.G.M Cash Grand Secretary 'Cash Grand Secretary „ $5 20 ,273.94 20.30 ,785.79 550.2 = 3.80 248.00 229.00 86.00 29.00 ,995.66 ,019.42 Cash C. D. Mallett, D.D.G.M Cash Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60. Cash J. Beck, D.D.G.M Bank of Nova Scotia—Interest- Cash from Vancouver Lodges Cash Grand Secretary Cash Grand Secretary 304.55 85.00 31.00 55.61 227.70 3,649.11 6,460.36 $43,054.49 Disbursements 1923 June 14—By Paid Orders Nos. 498 to 500, old series, and to 1924 Nos. 1 to 111 new series $38,427.53 May 1—Leaving a balance in my hands of $ 4,626.96 Fraternally submitted, ROY A. PERRY, Grand Treasurer. Grand Representatives' Report To the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of British Columbia: Your Grand Representatives to the Sovereign Grand Lodge held in the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, September 17th to 21st, 1923, inclusive, beg lea>ve to submit the following report of the Ninety- ninth Annual Session. This was the third visit of the Sovereig Cincinnati. The first session held there was in September, 1850, and consisted of 71 Representatives and eight Officers. The total membership at that time was 180,457. The 1850 session is memorable for the inception of the Degree of Rebekah. The second session in Cincinnati was in 1881, and the total membership at that time was 456,942. Today at the opening of the Ninety-ninth Annual Session the membership is approximately ■3,000,000. The reception given by the Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and citizens of Cincinnati and of the State of Ohio in general was all that could "be desired. On Saturday afternoon a boat ride was enjoyed by the early arrivals on the beautiful Ohio River. On Sunday evening the Sovereign Grand Lodge and visiting Odd Fellows attended .service in the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. A line-up was formed at the S. G. L. headquarters and headed by a P. M. Band and the Patriarchs Militant as an escort, proceeded to the Church, where they enjoyed an excellent sermon delivered by Rev Lester E. Kemp from the text Luke 10:27. The opening exercises were held on Monday morning, September 17th, in Keith's Theatre, at which addresses of welcome were delivered by various prominent Odd Fellows and Representatives of the State of Ohio, and was ably responded to by the Grand Sire. Many attractions were provided by way of entertainment and all these were carried out in a splendid manner. On Wednesday afternoon over 20,000 members of the different •4866 branches of the Order participated in the parade, which had over thirty bands and numerous floats representing different features of the Order. Thursday afternoon all were entertained at the Zoological Gardens. The programme included the conferring of the Decoration of Chivalry on a class of ladies by Major-General Fred. Halm and his staff. Exhibition drills by Cantons and Ladies' Auxiliaries. In the evening an old-fashioned Kentucky burgoo and barbecue was served. Odd Fellows' Homes The Committee on Odd Fellows' Homes reported, in part, as follows: There are now sixty-one homes maintained by the various branches of the Order, six of which have made no reports and four which have made only partial reports. Because of these facts this report will of necessity be incomplete and your Committee would again call the attention of every 'home board to the necessity of making complete reports every year to the Grand Secretaries, so that the Grand Secretary may be fully.informed as to the number of residents, cost of maintenance, etc., and thus be able to present a complete report to the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Your Committee is pleased to report the opening of three new homes, one in Manitoba, located at Winnipeg, costing $150,000, and one in the Maritime Provinces, located at Pictou, N.S., valued at $25,000; one in Griffin, Ga., yalued at $75,000. The incomplete reports show that there are being cared for in the sixty-one homes 5,364 residents, and there have been admitted to these homes since their inception 16,441 Orphans, aged Brothers and Sisters. The original cost of these homes was $3,774,092.60. The total cost for maintenance of homes for 1922 was $1,439,- 392.20, or an average cost per resident of $266.30. The first home was established in Meadville, Pa., in 1872. At present there are 104 residents in that home. The latest home to be established is in Pictou. Nova Scotia, Maritime Provinces, which was opened on the 17th day of July, 1923, with seven residents. The following Jurisdictions where homes have not yet been established report as follows: 4867 Alberta—Raising a 'fund for a home; cash on hand for that purpose, $8,724.20. British Columbia—Raising a fund for a home; cash on hand for the purpose, $57,971.53. Denmark—Has four small Odd Fellows' homes under subordinate Lodges and are existing by private gifts. Maine—Grand Lodge has a fund of $22,369.83, and Rebekah Assembly a fund of $20,466.69 for the purpose of building a home. Mississippi—Accumulating fund for home; have $38,869.63 safely invested for the purpose. North Dakota—Have just completed the purchase of a tract of land at a cost of $20,000.00, on which they plan to erect a building at a cost of $80,000.00. In addition to funds for purchase of site and construction of building they have an endowment fund amounting to nearly $50,000.00. Saskatchewan—Raising a fund for a Home. Cash on hand $18,347.38. Switzerland—Has a fund of $8,316. Wyoming—'Creating a fund, which now amounts to about $18,469.94, for a home and have about 640 acres of land. The Order Abroad The Order abroad has of late received especial attention from the Sovereign Body. JDuring the past year our honored Grand Sire, Lucian J. Eastin, accompanied by Grand Representative N. J. Emmins, of Texas, visited many of the Grand Jurisdictions of Europe. They visited the Manchester Unity in England, and attended a conference of Grand Sires at Gothenburg, Sweden. The report of the Grand Sire covering his trip, his experiences and observations is very interesting, bringing a" realization that the Order in Europe is a real force today and 'has tremendous possibilities in the future. Memorial to the Departed The service to the memory of Alfred S. Pinkerton. Past Grand Sire, and J. Whit Potter, Grand Representative of Kentucky, was solemn and impressive. The memorials by the Committee to each of these beloved Brothers presented by Past Grand Sire Cockrum 4868 and Past Grand Sire Borst, respectively, were beautiful. Addresses were delivered by P. G. Sires Cockrum and Borst, Grand Representatives Mohr, of Pennsylvania, Rideout, of Massachusetts, and Barrow, of Louisiana. Extract from the Will of Grand Sire Pinkerton "As I passed so many pleasant hours in the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and in the companionship of its members, 1 desire to perpetuate the spirit of goodfellowship there manifest and in which I have so often shared; so I give and bequeath to ?ai:l Sovereign Grand Lodge, located at Baltimore, the sum of One Thousand Dollars, the. same to be safely invested and the income thereof or so much as is necessary to be used for an annual dinner, or entertainment of the Past Grand Sires and elected officers of said Grand Lodge. The Grand Treasurer and Senior Past Grand Sire present annually shall arrange for such gathering and from it I trust good may come and the happy days I have enjoyed be extended to others." Decisions Decision No. 4 . (Mo.) Statement—Prior to the adoption of the Code by The Sovereign Grand Lodge, the Grand Lodge of Missouri by the adoption of an amendment to its constitution, provided for the election of six trustees whose duties should be to have custody and control of invested funds of the Grand Lodge and to manage and control the Odd Fellows Home under the direction of the Grand Lodge. The sections providing the number and manner of the election of the trustees are as follows: "Section 96. Board of Trustees. There is hereby created a Board of Trustees of the Grand Lodge, which shall consist of six members. "Section 97. Election of Trustees. At each annual session, on the second day thereof, the Grand Lodge shall nominate and elect by ballot two trustees who shall be Past Grands in good standing, for a term of three years, or until their successors are elected and qualified: provided, that at the first election after this article takes effect, the Grand Lodge shall elect six trustees, two of whom shall serve for one year, two for two years, and two for three years. The Grand Secretary shall be Clerk of the Board of Trustees." 4869 These and other sections prescribing the duties of the trustees were submitted to The Sovereign Grand Lodge and dulyapproved. At the regular annual session of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, held in May, 1922, amendments to the two sections quoted above having been properly proposed at the previous session and having been laid over for one year, were duly adopted. These amendments were as follows: "Amend Section 96, Article 9, Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, by striking out the word 'six' in the last line thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the word 'three' so that said section as amended will read as follows: "Section 96. Board of Trustees. There is hereby created a Board o-f Trustees of the Grand Lodge, which shall consist of three members. Amend Article 9, Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, by striking out Section 97 and inserting in lieu thereof a new section, to be known by the same number and to read as follows: " 'Section 97. Election of Trustees. At each annual session, on the second day thereof, the Grand Lodge shall elect by ballot for a term of three years, one trustee, who shall be a Past Grand in good standing; provided, that at the first election after adoption of this section, the Grand Lodge shall elect three trustees, one of whom shall serve for one year, one for two years, and one for three years. The Board of Trustees shall keep a record of all transactions of said Board.'" The amendments after adoption were submitted to and approved by the Grand Sire in vacation (there being then a vacancy in the office of Deputy Grand Sire) who reported his action to The Sovereign Grand Lodge. The amendments as reported were referred to the Committee on Constitutions. This committee made the following report which was adopted by The Sovereign Grand Lodge: "Report 71. By Rep. Davis, of Washington, from the Committee on Constitutions. "To The Sovereign Grand Lodge of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows: 4870 "Your Committee on Constitutions, to whom were referred the amendments to the Constitutions of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, beg leave to report that we have examined the same and find they are in conflict with Section 397 of the Code and recommend that they be not approved. "Section 397, Code, sets out clearly the elective officers of Grand Lodges. "Both of these Grand Lodges are asking to create additional elective officers,, namely, a Board of Trustees, and in addition to this the Grand Lodge of Minnesota seeks to give the Board of Trustees almost unlimited powers, which your committee feel will sooner or later result in serious trouble. The Code provides that where Odd Fellows' Homes are a separate corporation from the Grand Lodge, a Board of Trustees may be elected to manage the affairs of the Home. "Your committee recognize the right of Grand Lodges to provide that the elective officers of the Grand Lodge as provided in Section 397 of the Code may be named as the Trustees, and further, that the Grand Master on authority of the Grand Lodge may appoint other members of the Order to such positions. If it is the desire of Grand Lodges to elect their Trustees, we suggest that a bill be introduced amending Section 397 of the Code, making such provision." Question 1—What is the effect of this action of The Sovereign Grand Lodge upon the tenure of office of the present trustees of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, there being no separate corporation for the management of the Home? Answer 1—The ruling of The Sovereign Grand Lodge on Report 71, set out in your statement, declares in plain terms that Grand Lodges cannot elect trustees; that under Section 397 of the Code, the elective officers of a Grand Lodge are designated and officers not so designated cannot be chosen by election. As trustees are not within the terms of the Section, they cannot be elected. The present trustees of your Grand Lodge having been elected in contravention of the law of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, are not legal officers. Question 2—If the present trustees of the Grand Lodge are not legally elected, what should be taken to require conformance to the law, and how should such action be taken? 4871 Answer 2—I do not feel that I should suggest a particular course to be followed by your Grand Lodge. There are a number of correct methods that may be adopted, and it is the privilege of your Grand Lodge to choose among them and to determine its own course. Decision No. 17: Q.—Has a Grand Lodge Power to enact legislation to enable subordinate Lodges to transfer moneys from their widows' and orphans' fund to the general fund? A.—Yes. See Code, Section 322. Decision No. 18: Q.—Has a Grand Lodge the power under any law to authorize subordinate Lodges to enact by-laws limiting the age at which applicants may be admitted as beneficial members? .A.—No. Q.—Has a subordinate Lodge discretional powers to enact bylaws limiting the age at which applicants may be admitted as beneficial members? A.—No. Q.—Is it a law that all applicants for membership, no matter what their age may be, must be for beneficial membership but may be admitted as non-beneficial membership? A.—No. I think the option is with the applicant. Q.—Is it optional with a Lodge or the applicant whether the application be beneficial or non-beneficial membership? A.—With the applicant. Q.—If a lodge receives an application for membership from a person who is past a certain age, say 50 years, as a -beneficial member, can they return the application without giving it any consideration and tell the applicant he must make application as a non-beneficial, or must the Lodge proceed in the regular way to act on all applications when once made to the Lodge? A.—The Lodge must act on the application. Section 329. as follows: Form of Funeral Service -This section of the Code was amended to read 4372 "The funeral service adopted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at the Session of 1912, and the funeral service adopted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at the Session of 1923, and no other, shall be used; provided, that when the service is held in the Lodge- room, or in the home, or a church, extemporaneous prayers may be substituted for those contained in the service." Titles, Officers of Grand Lodges Section 397.—This section of the Code was amended by striking out all the words after the words "Grand Master" in the fifth line and adding the following: "Grand Lodges may provide for the election of a Board of Trustees to manage the affairs of the Grand Lodge, subject to its approval. Grand Lodges shall have power to provide by law for the appointment of such additional officers as their needs may require; provided where Grand Lodges control Odd Fellows' Homes under the Grand Lodge Charter, said Grand Lodge may provide for the election or appointment of a Board of Trustees to manage the business of said Home; provided, Grand Bodies may authorize Rebekah Assemblies to elect such number of the Board of Trustees of Odd Fellows' Homes, as said Grand Lodge by resolution or otherwise may provide, but no Grand Lodge shall have power to abolish any office provided -by this section." Insane Member Shall Not Be Suspended Section 543.—This section of the Code was amended by striking out the word "or" in the second line, by inserting a comma after the words "suborinate Lodge," and by inserting the words "or Rebekah Lodge" after the word "encampment," and by adding at the end of said section the words, "and that no subordinate Lodge or encampment or Rebekah Lodge shall be required to pay per capita tax on such insane members." Subordinate Lodges Under Grand Lodge Shall Meet. When? Section 783.—This section of the Code was amended by adding thereto the following: "Provided, that when a Grand Lodge shall have prescribed annual terms for its subordinate Lodges, with regular sessions to be held weekly, it may permit such subordinate Lodges to provide by by-law that during any three consecutive months in any term regular sessions shall be held semi-monthly instead of weekly." 4873 New Sections A new section was added to the Code to be numbered 625*/, providing for an official Rebekah members' pin, that may be worn by any member of a Rebekah Lodge. Description: This pin is to consist of circle cut out with scroll work on the face, with three links in the centre, and directly under the links the letter "R." The three links and the letter "R" to be within the circle, with pin back and safety catch. The whole to be of 10 karat gold and of one quality only. Distribution: Any member di a Rebekah Lodge is entitled to and may secure one of these pins through the Grand Secretary or Secretary of the Rebekah Assembly as the case may be. A new section be numbered 617^, providing for an official membership -button that may be worn by any member of the Order after initiation. Description: This pin to be circular in design 9-16 in diameter, made of 10 karat solid gold with threaded post and screw back, on the face of the button a raised circle 5-8 inch diameter, in the upper part of same to be the "all-seeing eye" with rays, and directly under it raised three links with letters F.L.T. in links, the links to be enamelled red, white and blue, 'beneath the circle the Holy Bible with scroll work on both sides, gold to be Roman gold finish. Distribution: Any initiatory member of this Order is entitled to obtain and wear this button, and said button shall be obtained through the Grand Secretary of the Jurisdiction in which the member holds his membership. Association of Rebekah Assemblies Grand Sire Eastin presented to the Sovereign Body a voluntary pledge repeated by the members of the Association, when they were presented by him with a Charter from the Sovereign Grand Lodge, as follows: "Through this instrument, so graciously granted us by our Sovereign Grand Lodge, presented to us by our Grand Sire, and received by us in Friendship, Love and Truth, we, the Association of Rebekah Assemblies, do pledge allegiance to our Sovereign Body, its laws and customs, its officers and its precepts; renew our obligation to the Order; and dedicate this Body and its Constituent Assembly to the World-wide dissemination of the principles of 4874 Odd Fellowship, the strengthening of its organization, and the practice of its teachings. "We return our thanks to the Sovereign Grand Lodge for this Charter. Accepting it as evidence of our faithfulness in the past, we look 'forward to a glorious future of achievement, made possible by co-operation, loyalty and sincerity; to the end that Odd Fellowship may be increased, humanity may be served, and the teachings of the Second Commandment may be obeyed." The Special Committee, appointed at the last Session, on Rebekah Assembly Installation Ceremony reported that there seems to be a very general desire on the part of the members of that branch of our Order for a revision of the present installation ceremony and for a public installation that may be used at the option of Rebekah Assemblies, and that there is a real need for action along these lines, recommended the appointing of a committee of three to prepare a ceremony to present at the next Session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. The Sovereign Grand Lodge was honored by a visit of a committee of three from the Association of Rebekah Assembly, consisting of Past Presidents, Mamie S. Hartley, of Missouri: L. H. Palmer, of Michigan, and Barbara McKenzie, of the Maritime Provinces. Sister Hartley in a happy and appropriate address on behalf of the Association, presented Grand Sire Eastin with a beautiful basket of flowers, which was appropriately accepted by the Grand Sire. The ceremony for Dedication Odd Fellows' Halls was amended by incorporating into the existing ceremony a recognition of the Patriarchs Militant and the Rebekah Degree. The committee appointed at the 1922 Session for the purpose of preparing a Burial Ceremony submitted their report with a form of ceremony, which was adopted, but its use is optional. Amendments to the Constitution Proposed and Laid Over Until 1924 That Section 3 of Article 1 of the Constitution of The Sovereign Grand Lodge be amended by striking out the words "twenty-one" where they appear in paragraph 4 of said Section and inserting in lieu thereof the word "eighteen,", thus seeking to reduce the minimum age limit from twenty-one to eighteen. That Article XVII. of the Constitution of the Sovereign Grand 4875 Lodge be amended by adding a new section to be known as Section 2 of Article XVII., to read as follows: Section 2. Whenever an amendment of this Constitution is proposed before the close of the Third Day's Session of the Annual Communication of this Sovereign Grand Lodge, said proposed alteration or amendment shall be referred to the Judiciary Committee and said Judiciary Committee shall take the matter under consideration and shall report to The Sovereign Grand Lodge at or before the close of the Fourth Day's Session of such Annual Communication as to whether or not said amendment is in proper form of consideration and in compliance with the Constitution of The Sovereign Grand Lodge and the Rules thereof and said Judiciary Committee in its report shall indicate, if in its judgment the facts warrant, wherein said proposed alteration or amendment is not in proper 'form or fails to comply with the Constitution and Rules of this Sovereign Grand Lodge, according to the judgment of said committee. The proposers of said alteration or amendment or any other members of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, may reintroduce said proposal, alteration or amendment to conform to the decision of the Judiciary Committee, at any time before the close of the Annual Communication, and no objections to such proposed alteration or amendment shall thereafter be entertained, except such as shall go to the merits of the proposed alteration or amendment, unless such objections are made in writing and printed in the Daily Journal before the close of the next to the last Session of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, before the final adjournment. That Section 2, of Article 3, of the Constitution of The Sovereign Grand Lodge be amended by striking out after the word "stated" in the fifth line thereof the words "communications held on each even numbered" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "communication held each", and striking out after the word "said," in the eighth line thereof the word "communications," and inserting ii\ lieu thereof the word "communication"; thus seeking to provide one year terms for the S. G. L. officers. That Section 1, of Article 2, of the Constitution of The Sovereign Grand Lodge be amended by changing the period at the end of the section to a comma, and adding thereafter the words "and have received the Patriarchs Militant Degree before taking his seat in The Sovereign Grand Lodge." That Section I, of Article XIV, of the Constitution of The 4876 Sovereign Grand Lodge be amended by adding the following: "Proceeds of assessments of not exceeding 10 cents per member per annum which may be levied against the member of every Lodge, working under The Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., for the purpose of establishing and maintaining one or more sanitariums for the care and treatment of members of the Order, suffering with tuberculosis." That the following section be added to the Constitution of The Sovereign Grand Lodge to be known as Article XVIII. "This Sovereign Grand Lodge shall establish one or more tubercular sanitariums, and a committee, composed of the Grand Sire, as chairman, and four other members, to be elected by The Sovereign Body, shall constitute a board to establish and direct such sanitariums, under this Sovereign Pody." Next Place of Meeting The cities in nomination for the next Session of The Sovereign Grand Lodge were Washington, D.C.r and Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville was selected on a vote of 105 to 104. Invitations are pending from Portland, Oregon, for the 1925 Session, and from Philadelphia for the 1926 Session. We, your Representatives, wish to thank the membership of this Jurisdiction for the high honor conferred upon us. We were present during the entire Session, and at each meeting of the various committee upon which we served. Upon all matters which came before the Body we took action and voted thereon for what we thought to be in the best interests of the Order. Fraternally submitted, HARRY FOOKS, P.G.M., A. E. HARRON, P.G.M., Grand Representatives. 4877 The Grand Master presented the following Supplementary Report, which was referred to the Committee on Distribution: GRAND MASTER'S SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: I beg to submit the following report o,f occurences since my report was printed: Visitations 1924. May 13 Visited Enterprise Lodge, No. 43, at Trail, B.C., accompanied by D.D.G.M. Bro. C. J. Mdnton. Had a very good meeting, but owing to the death of Sister Reimann, the Vice Grand of the Rebekah Lodge in Trail, and sister of Bro. G. F. Reimann, one of our Grand Encampment officers, the meeting was not as full of real activity as it would otherwise have been in this Lodge. Attended the funeral the following day, which was one of the largest ever attended in the city, going to show the esteem in which the Reimann family is held in Trail. 14 Visited Rossland Lodge, No. 36, Rossland, B.C., accompanied by D.D.G.M. Bro. C. J. Minton and P.G.M. Bro. Embleton. Degree work was exemplified, and this Lodge is taking on new.life since the mines have began operation. 15 Visited Slocan Lodge, No. 40, at Slocan City, B.C., accompanied by D.D.G.M. Bro. Wm. Hicks. Had a real good meeting in the New Hall, which is a credit to the Order and to the town of Slocan. " 16 Visited Silver City Lodge, No. 39, at Sandon, B.C., accompanied by D.D.G.M. D. A. Currie. Had a real good meeting, after which we met with the Rebekahs, when a very social hour was spent. I 19 Visited Kootenay Lodge, No. 16, Nelson, B.C., accompanied by D.D.G.M. Bro. Geo. Colwell, when a very pleasant and homelike evening was spent. j 21 Visited Sunshine Lodge, No. 57, Kaslo, B.C., accompanied by the D.D.G.M. Bro. John Loftus, met also with the Rebekahs and had a -real social and inspiring evening. This Lodge has acquired a splendid Hall, a credit to themselves and to the community. 4878 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER'S REPORTS Am attaching herewith an epitome of the reports of some District Deputies, which were not in the hands of Grand Secretary when the advance reports were printed: District No. 14. W. Hall reports having conducted two installations of the officers of Cloverdale Lodge, No. 15. Granted a Dispensation to confer the Three Degrees on a candidate the same meeting. Paid four official visits. Conditions of the Order, good. District No. 18. F. M. Carmichael reports having installed the officers of Abbotsford Lodge, iMo. 20, and Fidelity Lodge, No. 25, at the regular times. Granted a Dispensation to Fidelity Lodge, Xo. 25, to hold the nomination and election of officers on 3rd Dec, 1923, as the Lodge was unable to hold a meeting on one of their regular nights. Condition of the Order thriving, especially during the present term, both Lodges taking in new members. District No. 20. I. Lehman reports having installed the officers of Ashcroft Lodge, No. 23, for both terms at the prescribed times. Condition of the Order in the District, "favorable." District No. 23. S. Mussallem reports having installed the officers of Maple Ridge Lodge, No. 32, on the first meeting nights of each term. Granted a Dispensation to the Lodge to hold a dance, the proceeds to be devoted to the Regalia Fund. Paid one official visit each term. Upheld the decision of the N.G. of Lodge, No. 32, who ruled the discussion arising out of a letter from Mt. Fernie Lodge, Xo. 47, relating to the failure of the Home Bank, was out of order, because it developed a political aspect. Condition of the Order, "healthy." District No. 38. J. Mclnnes reports the installation of the officers of Cariboo Lodge, No. 65, at the regular times. Grand no Dispensations. Condition of the Order, good, both as to membership and finances. Had several applications -for membership during the past month. 4879 District No. 39. D. A. Currie reports the installation of the officers of Dawson Lodge, No. la, in July, 1923, and January, 1924. Granted no Dispensations nor rendered any decisions. Paid one official'visit. The condition of the Order in the District, "fair." Additional Appointments I have appointed Bro. F. E. Anderson, No. 2, as a member of the Finance Committee. NEW REBEKAH LODGE Green Valley Rebekah Lodge, No. 46, was instituted by Sister Gussie L. Motion, President of the Rebekah Assembly, on Monday night, June 9th, 1924, at Haney, B. C. There were eleven Sisters and Brothers on the Charter and sixteen candidates -received the Rebekah Degree. The Rebekah Lodge from Mission, an a most perfect and impressive manner, exemplified to the candidates the beauty and sacred teachings of the principles of this Degree. The President was accompanied by Sister Woodcock, Vice President, and Sister Cook, also by Sister Harron and Bro. Harron, P.G.M. 1 was also present on this occasion and was much impressed with the ceremony, and look forward to the Lodge having great success. HOME TRUSTEES In further reference to the status of the Trustees of our Home Fund I may say that in order to satisfy their minds that the ruling of the Grand Sire in reference to Grand Lodge Trustees applied to this Jurisdiction. I forwarded a statement and questions to the Grand Sire relative to same and attach herewith his Decisions on No. 13. In order now to place the matter on a legal footing it will be necessary to legislate and elect trustees in accordance with the legislation of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Decision 13—British Columbia Statement: The Grand Lodge of British Columbia has accumulated a fund for building and maintaining an Odd Fellows' Flome when one shall become necessary. Prior to 1916, this fund was managed by the Executive Officers of the Grand Lodge and a Committee appointed each year. At the 1916 Session the Constitution o-f the Grand Lodge was amended by inserting a new article 4880 relating to the Home Fund, which was approved by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Section 1 of this article reads as follows: "Section 1. There is hereby created a Board of Trustees to be known as the Trustees of the Odd Fellows' Home Fund. It shall consist of seven members in good standing in the Grand Lodge, and shall be composed of the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary and five members, to be elected by ballot, in the same manner and at the same time as the OTHER elective Grand Officers, who snail be elected for three years, except in a case of a vacancy, when the selection shall be for the unexpired term." At the Sessions of 1916, 1919 and 1922, Trustees were elected as prescribed in this article. Question 1. Does the report of the Committee on Constitutions No. 71, adopted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at the 1922 Session, and your approved decision No. 4, to the 1923 Session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, apply to the Trustees named in the foregoing statement? Answer. Yes. Question 2. Were the Trustees elected at the 1922 Session of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia legally elected in conformity with the laws of the Sovereign Grand Lodge in force at that time. Answer. No. EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND Questions having arisen as to the action to be taken with respect to this Fund I also included this question for the Grand Sire's decision, a copy of which is attached: Decision 14—British Columbia Statement: The Grand Lodge of British Columbia at its 1918 Session levied an assessment on its Subordinate Lodges of $1.00 per member for the purpose of paying the dues of its enlisted members during the war, in accordance with the legislation of the Sovereign Grand Lodge at its 1917 Session. There is now an unexpended balance on hand of the monies so raised amounting to $794.98. Question 1. Should this unexpended balance be returned pro rata to the Lodges which contributed to the assessment? Answer. Yes. See Decision 7, Journal 1922, page 328. Question 2. Can the Grand Lodge use this unexpended balance ■for the relief of the individual members of the Order, or can it dispose of it in any other way than that indicated in Question 1? Answer. No. See Decision 7, Journal 1922, page 328. Trusting that our best endeavors will be put fo-rward at this Session to amicably arrive at the most beneficial solution of the many problems confronting us at the present time. Again thanking the Fraternity in general 'from the bottom of my heart. Truly and fraternally yours, D. H. PROUDFOOT, Grand Master. The Grand Master appointed A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2; W. H. Cullin, P.G.M., No. 4, and P. W. Dempster, P.G.M., No. 2, to form the Committee on Distribution. The Grand Lodsre was visited by Bro. W. Wray, P.G., of the Jurisdiction of Illinois, who was cordially welcomed by the Grand Master. The Committee on Distribution presented the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Distribution beg to recommend the distribution of the various portions of the Reports of the Officers of the Grand Lodge to the following Committees: GRAND MASTER'S REPORT To the Committee on State of the Order—Page 1, 2, first part of Page 3, 4, 5 and first part of 6. Visitations on Pages 10 to 17: also the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters relating to the condition of the Order in their respective Districts, and Conclusion at Pages 26 and 27. To the Committee on Rebekah Degree- Page 3. 'Rebekah" Branch on To the Committee on Judiciary—Appointments on Page, 7. Proclamations, Dispensations, Rulings and-Questions on Pages 8, 9, and 10. The Decisions and Dispensations reported by the follow- 4882 iner District Deputy Grand Masters: Nos. 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 17 22. 25 27 29, 32, 35, 36 and 3 • . To the Committee on Odd Fellows' Home Fund—"Home Fund" Page 7. To the Committee on Necrology—"Necrology" Pages 7 and 8. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT To the Committee on State of the Order—Pages 28, 29 and part of 30. "Charter of Grand Lodge," "Grand Sire's Visit," "Gen eral Relief Committees" on Pages 48 and 49. "Veteran Jewels'' on Pages 50 and 51. "Conclusion" on Page 52. To the Committee on Finance—Pages 32 to 38, Pages 40 to .42. "Surety Bonds" Page 49. To the Committee on Rebekah Degree—Part of Page 30 and Page 31. To the Committee on Odd Fellows' Home Fund—Pages 39 to 47. To a Special Committee Consisting of the Past Grand Masters in Attendance—"Sketch History of the Grand Lodge." To the Committee on Necrology—"Obituary" on Page 51. GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT The whole of th'is report to the Committee on Finance, Page 53. GRAND REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT To the Committee on Odd Fellows' Home Fund—"Odd Fellows' Homes" Pages 55 and 56. Grand Sire's Decision No. 4, Pages 57 to 60. Signed by the Committee. The Committee introduced Bro. J. L. McPherson, Grand Master, and Bro. J. A. Tully, P.G.M., of the Jurisdiction of Alberta, who were cordially welcomed by the Grand Master. The Past Grands in waiting- were admitted and the Grand Lodge Degree was conferred on the following: A. Sedgley, No. 1; W. D. Todd, No. 2; W. C. McAdam and G. H. Jacobson, No. 3; J. Elrick, No. 4; J. Scott, No. 5; D. Gourlay and W. Davenport, No. 6; J. A. Johnson, No. 7; J. Rogers, No. 8; A. C. Taylor, H. Strevens and R. A. Chute, No. 9; D. Sinclair, No. 10; II. Beresford and J. Bell. No. 12: 4883 J. R. Jobling, No. 13; F. Colbourne, No. 14; N. Abbott and J. A. Matheson, No. 15; F. Nicholls, No. 16; R. M. Ford, No. 18; M. H. Baird, No. 19; E. G. Ireland and J. H. Silver, No. 20; H. W. Parr, No. 21; R. A. Thompson, No. 27; A. S. Nichol, No. 28; A. E. Campbell, No. 30; J. B. Martyn, L. E. Allen and J. C. Mosher, No. 32; E. T. Kenney, No. 33; W. Callan, No. 36; F. Hufty, No. 40; T. Wallace and E. G. Dingley, No. 42; W. J. C. Cleave and T. Johnston, No. 43; W. T. Luscombe and H. H. Henderson, No. 45; W. Green, No. 47; A. E. Maw, No. 48; G. Street and J. Lochore, No. 51; A. E. Huntley and J. W. Beech, No. 54; H. Skillicorn, No. 57; D. Thompson, No. 58; W: A. McCubbin and O. Marr, No. 59; H. Adair, S. G. Smylie and D. Thornton, No. 60; A. Millar and J. M. Robertson, No. 61; R. F. Cruick- shank and F. N. Hamilton, No. 62; R. Elliott and G. Clough, No. 64; B. Alway, No. 66; W. Page, Alberta Lodge, No. 48, Banff, Alberta. The Grand Chaplain addressed the Throne of Grace. It was, on motion, Resolved: That a Committee consisting of Bro. H. B. Gilmour, P.G.M.; T. F. Neelands, P.G.M.; and A. E. Harron, P.G.M., be appointed to interview the Mayor of the City and request him to instruct the police to prevent any demonstration of a political character being attached to the parade this evening. The Roll of Officers and Representatives was called. A communication was read from the Grand Master of Manitoba appointing Bro. R. H. Shanks, P.G.M., P.G.R., as a Fraternal Delegate from that Jurisdiction io this Session. On motion the communication was ordered to be received and filed. The Grand Master appointed W. H. Cullin, P.G.M., No. 4, and P. W. Dempster, P.G.M., No. 2, to retire and introduce the visitor. The Committee re-entered and introduced Bro. Shanks, who was cordially welcomed by the Grand Master. The Special Committee on Odd Fellows' Home Fund 4884 submitted the following report, which was received and laid on the table until 3 o'clock p.m., today: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee, in accordance with Section 4 of Article Va of the Grand Lodge Constitution, beg to report: Prior to the time for their first quarterly meeting after the last Grand Lodge Session the Grand Secretary advised your then Trustees as follows: "As the action of the Sovereign Grand Lodge in 1922 makes election of Trustees illegal and as its legislation last Session is not retroactive and only operative from First of January next suggest Trustees suspend operations until enactment of remedial legislation and election of Trustees by Grand Lodge next Session." On October 20th a meeting was held, the above advice was discussed and the general opinion of the meeting prevailed that this Board being elected only as Trustees of the Home Fund and not as Grand Lodge Trustees it might not apply, but it was decided to hold a subsequent meeting to which should be invited the Grand Representatives so as to hear their opinions since they had the privilege of hearing the discussion on the question in the Sovereign Grand Lodge. This meeting was held on October 27th, 1923, the representation being of the same opinion as your Committee. However, it was felt there was no desire to combat the decision of the Grand Sire and the Sovereign Grand Lodge, although it was realized something should be done to meet the calls for assistance from some of our needy Brothers, and at that meeting $25.00 was voted from the Emergency Fund, which was placed at the disposal of your Board the previous year for this purpose, toward the assistance of Brother Hynd, the brother who agreed in the last questionnaire to go into a home if one was available. This grant was agreed to by the Grand Secretary and Grand Master, who signed the cheque, and the amount was forwarded to Brother Hynd. As time progressed your Board received -further requests for assistance from Brother Hynd, Prince Rupert Lodge, and the General Relief Board of Seattle re Brother Gowran, the latter correspondence your Committee will read. In the meantime the Grand Master issued a special commission making the Trustees a committee with the same powers, with the result that as soon as it was known when the Grand Master would visit the Coast on his. 488 D official tour a meeting was called, at which he was present on April 5th, 1924, and resolutions were passed granting $50.00 relief to Brother Hynd, and $50.00 to Brother Gowran, from the Emergency Fund, placed at the disposal of the Committee for this purpose by the Grand Lodge. Upon forwarding these requests to the Grand Secretary a letter was received advising the Committee they could not be granted as the question had been submitted to the Grand Sire as to whether this Fund could be legally disbursed for this purpose, and the answer received was in the negative, consequently there the matter rests and your Committee's hands are tied. At this meeting your committee recommended the investment of $5,000.00, which was on hand, in Pacific Great Eastern Railway 4y2% Bonds, due July 15th, 1942, guaranteed by the Province of British Columbia at 89.84. This last transaction makes a total investment of the Fund of $64,322.56 at the time o-f closing the books for 1924, showing a g-ain for the year of $6,467.88. The Grand Secretary in his report has given a complete, detailed statement of the affairs of the Fund, including his correspondence with and the decision asked from the Grand Sire and a repetition here is entirely unnecessary, suffice to say, your Committee is pleased to report that the investments in mortgages, amounting to $11,249.55, are in good shape and the interest all paid up. Your Committee during the year, corresponded with more than a doz^n of the Homes now in operation with a view of getting all information with regard to the establishing and maintaining of a Home and have now on file everything of that nature necessary when its use may be required. Your Committee realizes that it is within the province of this Grand Lodge to pass legislation authorizing the establishment of a Home, and if in the wisdom of this Grand Body such is decided upon your Committee would be prepared to carry out the dictates of such decision, yet ypur Committee are unanimously of the opinion there is not sufficient need to justify going to such an outlay at the present time, as the maintenance would-be entirely too costly for the number of residents in it and it would be directly against the economic conservation of the Fund. Your Committee would again recommend, however, that some means of relief be afforded by this Grand Lodge to those members of the Order who may be accepted as fit subjects for a Home and 4886 who are willing to, and do conform to, the prescribed form of application, and to the rules and regulations decided upon for the conduct of a Home until such time as there is a sufficient number of accepted applicants to justify placing them under one roof and under a properly organized staff to take care of them. Fraternally submitted, C. E. MAHON, Chairman D. H. PROUDFOOT, FRED DAVEY ROY A. PERRY, R. A. MERRITHEW, W. A. JOHNSTONE, D. E. MACKENZIE, Secretary. The Special Committee appointed to interview the Mayor respecting the parade asked that the name of Bro. F. Woodside be substituted for that of Bro. H. Gilmour, P.G.M., and that the name of Bro. E. L. Webber, P.G.M., be added to the Committee, which was agreed to. The Grand Master appointed members to fill vacancies on the Standing and Special Committees and announced that he would appoint Special Committees on Resolutions, Obituary, Correspondence and Rebekah Branch. The Committees when complete were constituted as follows: Finance—F. B. Shaver, No. 4; J. H. Ashwell, No. 7; H. E. Dill, No. 16; W. C. MacKenzie, No. 43; F. Hamilton, No. 62; J. W. Hur- rell, No. 8. Appeals—N. A. McDiarmid, No. 21, G. Miller, No. 19 G. H. Jacobson, No. 3; L. T. Smirl, No. 15; A. E. Maw, No. 48; F. W. Hawes, No. 62; G. Wilkinson, No. 63. Laws of Subordinates—Grand Secretary; C. B. Bryson, Xo. 27; A. C. Taylor, No. 9; F. D. Davies, No. 22; H. J. Swift, No. 51; A. E. Campbell, No. 30; R. G. Bishop, No. 23. Petitions—G. W. Young, No. 1; J. Scott, No. 5; W. Thomas, No. 10; J. R. Jobling, No. 13; W. Green, No. 47; A. Miller, No. 61; A. E. Watkins, No. 23. 4887 State of the Order—A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2; C. Snider, No. 14; H. W. Hollihead, No. 10; D. Thornton, No. 60; A. M. Patterson, No. 65; R. M. Ford, No. 18; W. Davenport, No. 6. Legislation—E. L. Webber, P.G.M., No. 27; A. M. Russelll No. 8; H. S. Andrews, No. 35; J. Haslett, No. 26; A. E. Huntley, No. 54; J. Wall, No. 36. Judiciary—J. T. Wood, No. 34; C. S. Barton, No. 24; J. T. McDonald, No. 61; J. Wilby, No. 2; J. Lochore, No. 51; J. B. Martyn, No. 32. Mileage and Per Diem—W. C. McAdam, No. 3; G. Boudier, No. 39; A. Sedgley, No. 1; H. Strevens, No. 9; D. C Thompson, No. 58; E. T. Kenney, No. 33; E. G. Smylie, No. 60. Printing—Grand Secretary; J. Foubister, No. 2; W. Callan, No. 36; W. J. C. Cleave, No. 43; A. F. Cady, No. 64; F. Nicholl, No. 16; F. Woodside, No. 29. Statistics re Dues and Benefits—Grand Secretary; R. Marshall, No. 7; E. G. Dingley, No. 42; H. Beresford, No. 12; J. Smith, No. 11; F. M. Carmichael, No. 20; H. H. Henderson, No. 60. j Correspondence—D. Gourlay, No. 6; J. Bell, No. 12; W. Hardy, No. 47; H. Skillicorn, No. 57; G. Jones, Xo. 55; J. A. McLuckie, No. 31. Rebekah Degree—W. Carmichael, No. 5; T. A. Wallace, No. 42; A. B. Nichol, No. 28; C. E. Atchison, Xo. 14; J. W. Beech, No. 54; W. Evans, No. 17. Resolutions—C. D. Mallett, No. 29; J. Elrick, No. 4; gjj M. Hufty, No. 40; D. E. McLennan, No. 59: B. Alway, No. 66; W. Mackie, No. 27. Credentials—Grand Secretary; D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., No. 3; T. F. Neelands P.G.M, No. 8; J. J. Welch, No. 26; H. Patterson, No. 19; G. S. Jenkins, No. 55. Distribution—A. Henderson, P.G.M, No. 2; W. H. Cullin, P.G.M, No. 4; J. H. Glass, P.G.M, No. 51; P. W Dempster, P.G.M, No. 2; M. J. Phillips, P.G.M, No. 3; W. T. Luscombe, No. 45. Necrology—R. A. Merrithew, P.G.M, No. 27; W. Hogg, P.G.M, No. 10; A. E. Harron. P.G.M, No. 55; J. Wriglesworth, P.G.M, No. 4; B. W. Shiles. P.G.M, No. 3; W. Law, P.G.M, No. 10; H. Fooks, P.G.M, No. 28. Odd Fellows' Home Fund—D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M, No. 3; W. A. Johnstone, P.G.M, No. 26; R. A. Merrithew, P.G.M, No. 27; R. A. Perry, Grand Treasurer, No. 14; ex officio The Grand Master and The Grand Secretary. 4888 The Mayor of the 'City was announced in waiting, and the Grand Master appointed T. F. Neelands, P.G.M., No. 8, and W. H. Cullin, P.G.M., No. 4, to retire and introduce His Worship. The Grand Lodge took a recess. The Committee returned and introduced W. R. Owen. Esq., Mayor of the City; also a deputation from the Rebekah Assembly, consisting of Sisters Tait, P.P.; Dempster, P.P.; and Keith, P.P. Also a delegation from the Grand Encampment, consisting of Bros. W. H. Watkins, P.G.P.; J. Renfrew, G.H.P.; and J. Rintoul, P.G.P., of Manitoba. Also a deputation from the Department Council Patriarchs Militant, consisting of A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2, and R. A. Merrithew, P.G.M.. No. 27. A strong escort of Patriarchs Militant, in uniform, under the command of Captain C. E. Snider, accompanied these visitors. The Grand Master, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, con- veyed a cordial welcome to the Mayor and these delegations. His Worship the Mayor addressed the Grand Lodge and extended a very hearty welcome to the City. He spoke in commendation of the work of the Order and wished it every success. He trusted the Session would be harmonious and successful and hoped the members would enjoy their visit to the City. The Grand Master replied on behalf of the Grand Lodge, I tha wishes. and thanked the Mayor for his hearty welcome and his good Sister Tait, on behalf of the Rebekah Assembly, Bro. Watkins, P.G.P., on behalf of the Grand Encampment, and Bro. A. Henderson, P.G.M., on behalf of the Department •Council P. M., conveyed the Fraternal greetings of their respective Bodies to the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master responded to these addresses on behalf of the Grand Lodge. 4889 The Mayor with the Delegations and their escort, retired, and the Grand Lodge resumed business. The Grand Master appointed Bros. J. H. Glass, P.G.M., No. 51, and R. A. Merrithew, P.G.M., No. 27, as a deputation to convey the Fraternal greetings of the Grand Lodge to the Rebekah Assembly, now in Session in the City. The Grand Secretary presented an Historical Sketch of the Grand Lodge, from its institution to the present time, as requested at the last Session of the Grand Body. It was moved, seconded and carried: That the sketch be received and referred to a Committee consisting of the Past Grand Masters in attendance, with Bro. J. Wriglesworth, the Senior Past Grand Master, as chairman, for consideration and recommendation as to its disposal. It was moved by G. Wilkinson, No. 63, and seconded by E. T. Kenney, No. 33 : That this Grand Lodge of British Columbia at this Session do take the necessary steps toward the immediate provision of a Plome for Odd Fellows in this Jurisdiction. On motion the Resolution was referred to the Committee on Odd Fellows Home Fund. It was moved, seconded and carried: That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn to 2 o'clock p.m., today. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. AFTERNOON SESSION The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 2 o'clock p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. All present were examined, reported duly qualified, and the Grand Lodge was declared open for business. The Roll of Officers and Representatives was called. 4890 The following Memorial was read from "Dawson" Lodge, No. la, Dawson, Y.T., and was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Judiciary: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Dawson, Y. T, May 14th, 1924. WHEREAS: Dawson Lodge No. la, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, have deemed -it advisable to abandon for economic reasons the working of Section 4, Article XXII, of the By-Laws relating to "Widows' and Orphans' Fund," as amended and adopted the 28th of April, 1920, and WHEREAS: There is a balance of Four Hundred and Thirty-Four dollars and Twenty-Five cents ($434.25) remaining in said Fund, therefore; RESOLVED: That we, the officers and members of Dawson Lodge No. la, I.O.O.F., do hereby memorialize the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of British Columbia to authorize them to abolish said "Widow and Orphans' Fund," and place the said balance of $434.25 in the General Fund of Dawson Lodge, No. la, I.O.O.F. TREMAINE BEST, Actg. N.G., DUNCAN C. ROBERTSON, E4 J. EDWARDS, JOHN R. FRASER, Secretary Treasurer. A communication was read from the Victoria Printing & Publishing Co., submitting prices for the printing of Subordinate Constitution and By-Laws, which was referred to the Committee on Printing. The Committee on Statistics re Dues and Benefits presented the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Special Committee on Statistics re Dues and Benefits beg to submit herewith abstracts from the reports of the Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction bearing on this important subject. 4891 It will he noted that the number of weeks' Sick Benefits paid last year, and the total amount paid for relief, is in excess of the figures fc r these items for the preceding year. Th._> amount of Current Expenses is less than the preceding year, and is attributable to the expenses on property and investments being shown separately from that item. The average cost per member for all Lodge expenditures excepting that on property and other investments, was $12.36 last year, as compared with $13.49 per last report. There is still room for economy in the matter of Current Expenses of the Lodges, which should be aimed at by all of our members. 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" rrj • OX . erf JJf . w • r*s 03 g Cj +j s-,J ro Oi .' r-~ r~ Cd Ci) ^ v+* oi S^^s 05 C! 2 ^ r*>+J f* WO & tJ ** c <» W 03 rf C ft 03 > ?* > ri t^ CO IO i—i t^ o T—1 CM VO VO CM o\ *rd T—1 rH 1^3 4>^ 4894 The Committee on Laws of Subordinates presented the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Laws of Subordinates beg to report that we have considered the following By-Laws and amendments thereto of the Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction with the result noted against each: Sullivan Lodge, No. 35—Complete set of By-Laws, approved with some amendments. Amendments to the following: Harmony Lodge, No. 6—Striking out payment of Nurse Hire. Approved. Duncan Lodge, No. 17—Alteration of night of meeting. Approved. Kerrisdale Lodge, No. 31—Alteration of night of meeting. Approved. Enterprise Lodge No. 43—Increasing Dues. Approved. Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47—Re payments from Widow and Orphans' Fund. Approved. Fairview Lodge, No. 61—Re Special Relief and Funeral Expenses. Approved. Grandview Lodge, No. 62—Revised set of By-Laws. Approved. Dawson Lodge, No. la—Payment of Funeral Expenses on death of member and member's wife. Approved. Contingent Fund, ten per cent of dues. Approved. Contribution to and payments from Widow and Orphans' Fund. Approved. Abolishing Widow and Orphans' Fund. Not approved, requires approval of Grand Lodge (Section 322 Code). FRED DAVEY, W. P. ROBERTS, A. HENDERSON, Committee on Laws of Subordinates. The Committee on Finance presented the following- re- o port, which was adopted : 28th May, 1924. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Finance Committee have audited the books and accounts of the Grand Secretary for the year ending May 1st, 1924. The vouchers and orders on Grand Treasurer for bank withdrawals were in order and amounts found correct. The accounts submitted in the statement of the Grand Secretary are correct as shown. The securities viz: Bonds, mortgages and bank balances were carefully checked in detail and correspond with his accounts as submitted. We found the mortgages fully covered with insurance, and the interest on mortgages with -one exception, is fullypaid. The report of the Grand Treasurer was in order, and agrees with the account of the Grand Secretary. We feel that a word of commendation is due the Grand Secretary for the careful and correct manner in which he keeps his accounts. Fraternally submitted, F. BRUCE SHAVER, J. G. HAY, J. W. DOBBIE, F. E. ANDERSON, Committee on Finance. A communication was read from the Grand Secretary of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, in reply to a letter from the Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge, respecting the Dispensation held by this Grand Body for its institution, and recommending that application be made to the next Session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, for a Charter to replace this Dispensation, which was referred to the Committee on State of the Order. The Committee on Printing presented the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Printing beg to report that tenders were called for printing the Proceedings, etc., of this Session of the Grand Lodge, that four tenders were received and the contract awarded to the lowest, T. R. Cusack, at the following prices, viz: 4896 Printing 1,100 copies of the Proceedings, $4.15 per page; supplying 175 copies of the Grand Officers Reports, $30.00; supplying cuts of photographs and inserting in the Proceedings, $5.00 each. These prices compare with those paid last year as follows: Printing the Proceedings, 70c in addition; supplying advance copies of Grand Officers Reports, $5.50 more; supplying cuts of photographs, $3.00 less. FRED DAVEY, R. A. RITCHIE, J. FOUBISTER, Committee on Printing. The following communication was read from The Odd Fellows Funeral Aid Association of B.C., which was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Printing of next year, with instruction to comply with the request contained therein: The Odd Fellows' Funeral Aid Association cf British Columbia New Westminster, B.C., May 20th, 1924. Mr. Fred Davey, Grand Secretary, I.O.O.F., Victoria, B.C.: Dear Sir and Brother: At this meeting of the I.O.O.F. Funeral Aid Board a desire was expressed by the Board to have our Secretary's Report and our Financial Report printed in full in the next Grand Lodge Proceedings. I am instructed by the Board to say that this Board is willing to pay for our share of the printing charges at the usual rates of so much per page when you inform us of what the charges will be. I trust there will be no objection to our doing this. Yours fraternally, W. C. COATHAM, Secretary. I'he Committee on Distribution submitted the following report, which was adopted: 4897 To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Grand Master's Supplementary Report: We, Your Committee, recommend that Pages 1 to 8 inclusive be referred to the "Committee on State of the Order." That Page 9 be referred to the "Committee on Rebekah Degree." That that portion of Page 10, referring to the Home Trustees, and the "Emergency Relief Fund" and the question submitted to the Grand Sire and his decisions thereon be referred to the "Committee on Legislation." That this Committee recommend the approval of the appointments made#by the Grand Master to the Finance Committee; also the appointment of a Committee to carry on the work of the-Home Fund Trustees, in view of the recent decision of the Grand Sire relating to the alleged illegal election of The Home Trustees at the Grand Lodge Session of 1922. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Rebekah Degree presented the fol- lowing report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Rebekah Degree beg to report that we are pleased to find that this Branch of our Order is progressing in a very satisfactoy manner, and poving itself to be indeed a most valuable asset to the cause which binds us together. While we note with satisfaction the fact that they are increasing numerically, we regret, however, to observe the large number of suspensions which have taken place, both amongst the Sisters and Brothers, we trust that some method may be soon found to cope . with this matter. Signed by the Committee. The report of the Committee on Odd Fellows' Home Fund was taken from the table. It was moved, seconded and carried: That the report be considered seriatem. 4898 The first portion of the report dealing with the status of the Trustees in connection with the decision of the Sovereign Grand Lodge re Election of Trustees, was, on motion, laid over to be dealt with when the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge is considered. On a question submitted to him the Grand Master ruled that the Grand Secretary had the right to submit the questions respecting the use of the Odd Fellows' Home Fund to the Grand Sire for his decision. This decision of the Grand Master was appealed to the Grand Lodge, but by a standing: vote the decision of the chair was sustained. It was, on motion, Resolved: That the further consideration of the report be deferred until tomorrow at 9 o'clock a.m. It was moved, seconded and carried: That the Grand Lodge do now adjourn until 8 o'clock this evening. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. EVENING SESSION The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 8 o'clock p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Officers and a quorum of Representatives phesent. All present were examined, reported duly qualified, and the Grand Lodge was declared open for business. The Roll of Officers and Representatives was called. The Committee on Legislation submitted the followin report, which was adopted: & To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: We, your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred the proposed amendment to the Constitution re the creation of a Board of Trustees, to be known as The Trustees of the Odd Fellows* Home Fund, beg to report that we have considered the same, and find that it does not conflict with any existing laws, and would recommend that said Resolution be placed on its passage. Signed by the Committee. 4899 The Grand Warden, by order of the Grand Lodge, conferred the Grand Lodge Degree on the following Past Grands in the Ante Room: J. Paterson, No. 2; W. M. Orr, No. 7; H. J. Brinkhurst, S. Mann, A. J. Mullen, H. W. Sellers, A. McDonald, R. S. Martin, A. H. Skuse, A. Carter, No. 8; A. E. Gilbert, H. J. Foote, No. 10; B. Slater, No. 14; H. S. Cox, G. S. Johnstone, No. 19; W. J. Gordon, T. T. Oliver, No. 22; W. J. Russell, W. Welch, W. R. Cook, J. Swan, No. 26; A. L. Bowden, No. 27; J. F. Muir, No. 28; A. M. Holder, A. E. Morrow, E. Costain, T. H. Ashford, No. 29; -A. Holmes, G. Edwards, No. 61; L. O. Walkey, No. 62; G. Langford, No. 66. The following amendment to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge was moved and carried unanimously: We, the undersigned Representatives to the Grand Lodge, hereby give notice that we will move the following amendment to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge at its next Annual Session, viz: Strike out Sec. 1 of Article Va, relating to "Odd Fellows' Home Fund" and insert the following in lieu thereof: "Section 1—There is hereby created a Board of Trustees to be known as the Trustees o-f the Odd Fellows' Home Fund. It shall consist of seven members in good standing in the Grand Lodge, and shall be composed of the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary and five other members to be elected by ballot, in the same manner and at the same time as the elective Grand Officers. They shall be elected for three years, except in case of a vacancy, when the selection shall be for the unexpired term. J. W. DOBBIE, P.G., Victoria Lodge, No. L J. G. Hay, P.G.,. Columbia Lodge, No. 2. R. A. RITCHIE, P.G. Dominion Lodge, No. 4. The hour for the Election of Officers of the Grand Lodge for the coming year having arrived, the Grand Master appointed Bros. W. Law, P.G.M., No. 10; T. Embleton,. P.G.M. No. 36, and W. H. Brown, P.G.M., No. 8, as scrutineers; Bros. J. L. McPherson, G.M., and J. A. Tully, P.G.M., 4900 of Alberta, to be tellers, and Bros. Snider, No. 14, and J. Wilby, No. 2, to assist in distributing and collecting the ballots. Nominations were invited and the following were offered: For Grand Master—W. W. Walkem, No. 6, nominated by W. H. Brown, P.G.M., No. 8. - * * For Deputy Grand Master—O. E. Fisher, No .51, nominated by J. O'Connor, No. 62. For Graind Warden—R. A. Perry, No. 14, nominated by C. E. Atchinson, No. 14. For Grand Secretary—Fred Davey, No. 1, nominated by H. Fooks, P.G.M., No. 28. | ^ For Grand Treasurer—C. D. Mallett, No. 29, nominated by F. Woodside, No. 29. C. E. Mahon, No. 61, nominated by W. Law, P.G.M., No. 10. E. G. Cavalsvy, No. 5, nominated by J. Smith, No. 11. J. T. McDonald, No. 61, nominated by E. L. Webber, P.G.M., No. 27. J. W. O'Connoi, No. 62, nominated by F. W. Hawes, No. 62. C. F. H. Craig, No. 24, nominated by M. F. Miller, No. 24. J. Bell, No. 4, nominated by W. H. Cullin, P.G.M., No. 4. J. A. McKay, Xo. 8, nominated by T. F. Neelands, P.G.M., No. 8. J. H. Ashwell, No. 7, nominated by D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., No. 3. W- Barraclough, No. 47, nominated by W. Green, No. 47. * For Grand Representative—D. H. Proudfoot, No. 16, was nominated by P. W. Dempster, P.G.M., No. 2. M. ]\ Phillips, P.G.M., No. 3, nominated by W. H. Cullin, P.G.M\, No. 4. W. A. Johnstone, P.G.M., No. 26, nominated by W. Law, P.G.M., No. 10. Bros. Proudfoot and Phillips declined the nomination. For Trustees of the Odd Fellows' Home Fund—W. H. Brown, P.G.M., No. 8, was nominated by C. E. Snider, No. 14. D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., No. 3, was nominated by W. H. Cullin, P.G.M., No. 4. G. Miller, No. 19, was nominated by P.. Cousins, No. 19. J. Has'lett, No. 26, was nominated 4901 by A. Acheson, No. 61. R. A. Merrithew, P.G.M., No. 27, was nominated by E. C. Turner, No. 3. W. A. Johnstone, P.G.M., Xo. 26, was nominated by R. W. Godfrew, No. 26. E. L. Webber, P.G.M., Xo, 27., was nominated by J. H. Glass, P.G.M., No. 51. T. Tellefsen, No. 10, was nominated by R. E. Thompson, No. 8. There being but one nominee for each of the following offices the Grand Master declared: W. W. Walkem, No. 6, elected as Grand' Master; O. E. Fisher, No. 51, elected as Deputy Grand Master; R. A. Perry, No. 14, elected as Grand Warden; Fred Davey, No. 1, elected as Grand Secretary, and W. A. Johnstone, P.G.M., No. 26, elected as Grand Representative for two years, all by acclamation. A ballot was spread for the the office of Grand Treasurer and the following result announced: Number of votes cast, 331. Necessary to elect, 166. Bro. Mallett received 16 votes, Bro. Mahon 50, Bro. Cavalsky 30, Bro. McDonald 59, Bro. O'Connor 52, Bro. Craig 26, Bro. Bell 16, Bro. McKay 18, Bro. Ashwell 71, Bro. Barraclough 13. Neither candidate receiving a majority of the votes cast a fresh ballot was spread, confined to the names of the three receiving the highest number of votes, viz: Bros. Ashwell, McDonald and Mahon, with the following result: Number of votes cast, 311; necessary to choice, 156. Bro. Ashwell received 131 votes, Bro. McDonald 94, and Bro. Mahon, 86. No choice yet appearing a fresh ballot was spread, the name of Bro. Mahon being dropped, and the following result announced: Number of votes cast, 275; necessary to choice 138. Bro. Ashwell received 169 votes and Bro. McDonald 106. Bro.' Ashwell having received a majority of the votes cast was declared duly elected as Grand Treasurer. It was, on motion, Resolved: -That the five candidates for Trustees'of-the Odd Fellows' Home Fund receiving the hisfhest number of votes be declared duly elected. A ballot was spread with the following result: W. H. Brown. P.G.M., received 70 votes. D. E. MacKenzie, 4902 P.G.M., 61. G. Miller, 32. J. Haslett, 27. R. A. Merrithew, P.G.M., 55. W. A. Johnstone, P.G.M., 65. E. L. Webber, P.G.M., 46. T. Tellefsen, 11. Bros. W .H. Brown, P.G.M.; W. A. Johnstone, P.G.M.; D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M.; R. A. Merrithew, P.G.M., and E. L. Webber, P.G.M., were declared duly elected as Trustees of the Odd Fellows' Home Fund for three years. It was mover, seconded and carried: That a hearty vote of thanks be tendered Bros. J. L. McPherson, Grand Master, and J. A. Tully, P.G.M., of Alberta, for their services as Tellers m the Election of Officers this evening. It was, on motion, Resolved: That the Grand Lodge do now adjourn to 9 o'clock a.m., tomorrow. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. SECOND DAY The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 9 o'clock, a.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. All present were examined, reported qualified to remain, and t}ie Grand Lodge was declared open for business. The Grand Chaplain addressed the Throne of Grace. The Roll of Officers and Representatives was called. The report of the Committee on Odd Fellows' Home Fund was taken from the table and its consideration seria- tem was resumed. The second Clause, relating to the investment of a portion of the Fund and the present condition of the Fund, was adopted. The Clause containing a recommendation respecting relief to be afforded to members who are eligible for admis sion to a Home if one were established was considered. 4903 It was moved and seconded: That the Resolution submitted by the Representative of Prince Rupert Lodge, No. •63, yesterday, viz.—"That the Grand Lodge of British Columbia at this Session do take the necessary steps towards the immediate provision of a Home for Odd Fellows in this Jurisdiction," be adopted in lieu of the recommendation in the report. It was moved, as an amendment, and seconded: That the Clause in the report under consideration be adopted. The amendment, on being submitted to the vote, was -declared to be carried. It was, on motion, Resolved: That the report of the Tlome Committee as a whole be adopted. A communication "was read from the Rebekah Assembly forwarding a number of documents on various matters for the consideration of the Grand Lodge. It was, on motion, Resolved: That the documents be returned to the Assembly with a request that it would seggregate them and forward only those of a legal character requiring the approval of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge proceeded to decide on its next place of meeting. The invitation of Selkirk Lodge, No. 12, Revelstoke, accompanied by letters of invitation from the Mayor of the City and the Board of Trade, asking the Grand Lodge to hold its Annual Session of 1925 in the City of Revelstoke, were read. It was moved, seconded and carried: That the communications be received and filed and the invitations accepted, and the Grand Lodge hold its next Annual Session at "Revelstoke. The following report of the Funeral Aid Association of British Columbia was read, and it was moved, seconded and carried: That the report be received and printed in the proceedings of this Session, the cost to be defrayed by the Association as suggested by it. New Westminster, B.C., June 1st, 1924. To the Officers and Members, I.O.O.F., Funeral Aid Association of.B.C.: Dear Brothers and Sisters: Herewith I beg to submit the Fourteenth Annual Report of the I.O.O.F. Funeral Aid Association of B.C., from June 1, 1923 to May 31, 1924. The Officers of this Association for the past year, who were elected at the last Annual Meeting were Bros. E. C .Turner, P.G.P.. President; M. J. Phillips, P.G.M., Vice-President; W. C. Coatham. P.G., Secretary; A. B. McAdam, P.G., Treasurer; and W. J. R. Markland, P.G., W. C. Robertson, P.G., and Chas. B. Bryson, P.G., Directors. During the past year our Board has held eight regular meetings and nine special meetings. On May 31st, 1923, we had 2,381 names on the roll and have added 273 names this year, making a total of 2,654 names on the roll. Of these new members 69 were Rebekahs. One year ago we had a net membership of 2,111 members and have added 273, making 2,384. From this number we must deduct six who have died and forty-nine who have been suspended for nonpayment of calls, leaving a present net membership of 2,329. Of this number 326 are Rebekahs. The previous year we took -in 268 members. The net increase in membership this year was 218. Last year we lost by deaths and suspensions 38, and this year 55. The average cost of carrying this insurance of $250 is $1.70 per member per year. We have levied to date nineteen Assessments and fourteen Expense Calls. Since 1910 we have paid fifty-three Death- Claims, amounting to $13,250. The Death-Claims paid during the past year were for the late 'Brothers C. O. P. Olts, Aaron Lodge, No. 14; Chas. A. Paton, Fidelity Lodge, No. 25; James A. Richmond, Western Star Lodare. No. 10; Silas Young, Fairview Lodge, No. 61; Fred W. Wardman, Dominion Lodge, No. 4; G. J. A. Sutherland, Aaron Lodge, No. 14- The arrears outstanding on May 31st amounted to $570 and calls paid in advance amounted to $59. The members of the Board take this opportunity of expressing- their due appreciation of the assistance they have received from the 490! Grand Master and others who have spoken so often and so favorably of this Association in the various Lodges. The President of the Rebekah Assembly has also done good work by referring to this Association during her visits. But the chief credit is due to the faithful and untiring efforts of our many Local Directors in securing applications and in collecting calls, most of whom are actually out of pocket in doing this work for the Order. Fraternally submitted, W. C. COATHAM, Secretary. I.O.O.F. Funerajl Aid Association of British Columbia To the Officers and Members, I.O.O.F. Funeral Aid Association. Brethren: 1 beg to submit herewith a report of the records on the books and the financial standing of the Association for the year ending May 31st, 1924: Financial Statement GENERAL FUND To Sundry Expenses $ 66.05 I Postage • 63.00 " Commissions to Local Directors 158.35 | Salaries (Secretary, $558.50; Auditor, $35.00).... 593.50 •" Premium on Bonds (Secretary and Treasurer) 5.00 •" Office Rent - 48.00 ■" Printing and Stationery 161.10 " Depreciation on Office Furniture 30.85 " Surplus for Year 395.15 $1,519.00 By Application Fees (273) $ 498.75 | Fines and Change of Beneficiaries 10.25 | Expense Calls - 1,010.00 1,519.00 Surplus May 31st, 1923 $ 746.45 Surplus for 1924 v 393.15 Net Surplus $1,139.60 4906 BENEFIT FUND To Death Claims (6) $1,500.00 " Surplus for Year — 572.85 -$2,072.85 By Assessment $2,021.00 " Interest on Savings Account -51.85 2,072.85 Surplus May 31, 1923 $2,093.09 Surplus for 1924 - 572.85 $2,665.94 Less Transfer to Reserve 1,000.00 Net Surplus $1,665.94 RESERVE FUND On Hand, May 31st, 1923 $1,328.38 Interest on Savings Account 26.21 Interest on Bond 25.00 Transfer from Benefit Fund 1,000.00 $2,379.59 Made up as follows: Cash in Royal Bank of Canada 1,413.15 City of New Westminster Bond expiring in in 1941, par value $1,000.00 966.44 2,379.59 BALANCE TO MAY 31st, 1924 Cash in Bank $3,969.89 Less O. S. Cheque (G. F. Sutherland) 250.00 $3,719.89 City of New Westminster Bond 966.44 Inventory 498.80 -$5,185.13 General Fund j $1,139.60 Benefit Fund 1,665.94 Reserve Fund 2,379.59 5,185.13 CASH ACCOUNT To Cash on Hand, May 31st, 1923 $3,724.72 I Receipts (Application Fees) $ 498.75 I Receipts (Fines and C B.) 10.25 " Receipts (Assessments) 2,021.00 I Receipts (Expense Calls) 1,010.00 $3,540.00 Less Commission to L. D 158.35 3,381.65 $7,106.37 Interest on Savings Accounts 78.06 Interest on Investment Account 25.00 $7,209.43 By Disbursements $2,523.10 " City of New Westminster Bond 966.44 " Cash in Royal Bank of Canada $3,969.89 " Less O. S. Cheque 250.00 — 3,719.89 7,209.43 TREASURER'S CASH STATEMENT Cash on Hand, May 31st, 1923 $3,724.72 Receipts from Secretary 3,381.65 Interest, Savings and Investment Ace. 103.06 -$7,209.43 By Disbursements—Death Claims $1,500.00 Sundry Expense .... 66.05 Postage 63.00 Salaries 593.50 Premium Bonds 5.00 ' Rent 48.00 Printing & Stationery 219.85 Office Furniture 27.70 2,523.10 4,686.33 4908 TREASURER'S CASH STATEMENT—(Continued). Royal Bank of Canada, Current Account $ 640.80 Royal Bank of Canada Savings Account Benefit $1,915.94 Less O. S. Cheque 250.00 ■ 1,665.94 Royal Bank of Canada Savings Account . Reserve * $1,413.15 City of New Westminster Bond Reserve.— 966.44 2.379.59 4,686.33 A. B. McADAM, Treasurer. INVENTORY (Office Furniture and Fixtures) Cabinet Safe $ 80.00 Desks (2) 45.0C Safe % 57.50 Card Cabinet 14.50 Seal 6.00 Chairs, etc 17.70 Typewriter 60.00 Stand 5.00 Locker 22.70 $308.40 10% Depreciation 30.85 -$277.55 SUPPLIES Envelopes $ 18.00 Letterheads 15.00 Application Forms - 24.00 Books 19.25 Receipts 4.00 By-Laws 70.00 Membership Cards 14.00 Certificates 21.00 Medical Forms _ 7.00 Return Sheets 12.00 Miscellaneous Stationery 17.00 221.25 $498.80 4909 I hereby certify that I have examined the books of the Secretary and Treasurer and find them correct; that the above is a true statement of the affairs of- the Association and represents their financial standing to date; also the securities are in order. I would also call your attention to the amount of unpaid calls and assessments ((after suspending 49 members, amounting to $221.00), these arrears still remain at $613.50, and I would recommend that some plan be adopted to reduce this amount. Fraternally submitted, K. K. REID, Auditor. New Westminster, B. C, May 31st, 1924. A communication was read from Bro. W. P. Rudkin, P.G., of Silver City Lodge, No. 39, stating that he was a patient in St. Paul's Hospital in the City, expressing his regret at being denied the privilege of participating in the proceedings, and conveying his hearty wishes for a successful Session. Moved, seconded and carried: That the communication be received and filed and the Grand Secretary directed to answer it, and express the sympathy of the members of the Grand Lodge and their best wishes for his speedy recovery. Resolutions authorizing the Grand Master and Grand Secretary to operate the accounts of the Grand Lodge with .the Branches of the Bank of Montreal and the Imperial Bank of Canada at Victoria, and the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer with the Branch of the Bank of Montreal at Chilliwack, were read, and on motion, adopted. The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Judiciary Committee beg to report on the portions of the Grand Officers' reports referred to us as follows: Grand Master's Report—We would recommend that the Appointments made, the Proclamations issued, the Dispensations granted and the Ruling and Decisions made be approved; also that 4910 the refusal to grant the Dispensation asked for by Pititko Lodge,. No. 13, be approved. We would also recommend that the Dispensations issued by the following District Deputy Grand Masters be approved: Nos. 2T 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 22, 27, 29, 32, 35 and 37; also that the Decisions rendered by the following D.D.G.M.'s be approved: Nos. 5, 8 and 13. The Dispensation granted by D.D.G.M., District No. 25, to initiate a candidate at a Special Meeting of the Lodge was not required, see Section 529 of the Code. The D.D.G.M. of District No. 36 had no authority to grant a Dispensation to the Lodge to wear Regalia in public, nor to hold a Special Meeting of the Lodge, the By-Laws of the Lodge should provide for the latter. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Judiciary presented the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred the Memorial of "Dawson" Lodge, No. la, Dawson, Y.T., asking this Grand Lodge to authorize it to abolish its Widow and Orphans' Fund and place the amount now in said fund in the General Fund of the Lodge, beg to report that Section 322 of the Code gives power to Grand Lodges to permit their Subordinate Lodges to take such a step, and as we are of the opinion that on account of changed conditions in the Yukon such action is warranted for financial reasons, we would recommend that the request of the Lodge be granted. Signed by the Committee. A petition was read for a Charter for a Rebekah Lodge to be located at Terrace, B.C., accompanied by the Cards of the petitioners, and was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Petitions. The Committee on Petitions presented the followin report, which was adopted: To the Grsnd Ledge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Petitions, to whom was referred the Petitions for the following Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges, beg to report that the legal requirements having b^en complied with in each case, that Charters be granted to them: "Sullivan" Lodge, No. 35, located at Kimberley, B.C., with the following Charter members: Pontus Johnson John W. Blezard, William S. Green, R. E. Robson,' Robert E. Pemberton and Wm. MacArthur Young. 'Green Valley" Rebekah Lodge, No. 46, located at Haney, B.C., with the following Charter members: Sisters Mary Macey, Minnie De Rousie, Eliza McArthur, Amanda Mosher, Alice Adams, Hattie Milliken, Elsie Maud Brock, and Brothers Robert McArthur, John Clifford Mosher, W. R. Adams and H. J. Tapp. "Maple Leaf" Rebekah Lodge, No. 47, located at Terrace, B.C., with the following Charter members: Sisters L. McLare.i, M. G. Fowler, Martha Mills and Annie S. Kirpatrick, Brothers H. S. Creelman and A. C. Fowler, P.G. As we have already a Rebekah Lodge with the name of "Maple Leaf" No. 19, at Cranbrook, the petitioners should be asked to select another name. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on State of the Order presented the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on State of the Order, to whom certain portions, of the reports of the Grand Officers have been referred, beg to report as follows: We would congratulate and compliment the Grand Master on the successful tour he made of the Lodges of the Jurisdiction, which must have required about three months of his time in the accomplishment of this task. We are pleased to find from his report that there are indications of a large increase in members during the current year, and that he also observed a more fraternal feeling existing between both Lodges and members of the Jurisdiction. We fully agree with the Grand Master in his appreciation of the good work of the Funeral Aid Association of this Province, and 4912 are pleased to learn of the very gratifying success it is meeting with. It is gratifying to know from the report of the Grand Secretary that there was an increase in the membership of every branch o: the Order in this Jurisdiction, during the year 1923, and from the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters, that the condition of the Order in their several districts is satisfactory and promising. The work of the General Relief Committees in our large cities, is indispensable, and worthy of praise and encouragement, and there are other auxiliaries that are assisting in carrying out the financial and fraternal obligations of our Order that are entitled to our recognition and thanks. From the Grand Secretary's report we learn that there have been 557 Veteran Jewels issued to members of this Jurisdiction. It is interesting to know that so many have retained their membership in the Order to be entitled to wear these Jewels, and that Lodges recognize this by presenting them. We have a doubt, however, as to the wisdom of the indiscriminate purchase of these Jewels from Lodge funds, especially if it will involve in any way a diminution of the benefits payable to sick or aged members. With respect to the Charter for this Grand Lodge, referred to in the Grand Secretary's report, we would recommend that the necessary action be taken to obtain a regular and proper warrant for the Grand Lodge, to replace the Dispensation which appears* to be the only authority the Grand Lodge has at present. We regret that tme Grand Sire was unable to accept the invitation to visit this Grand Lodge this Session, particularly as it is its Jubilee Anniversary. We have never had a visit from a Grand Sire at our Annual Sessions, and this year it would have been possible for him to have visited both the Grand Lodge of Washington, which meets at Bellingham, commencing yesterday, and this Grand Lodge. The celebration this year of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the institution of the Grand Lodge is an auspicious event in its history. It furnishes an opportunity to take a retrospective review of the past fifty years, to mark its record and the advance it has made and to compare existing conditions with those of the past. In all these respects we think we have just cause for satisfaction and thankfulness. Let us endeavor to continue along the same lines and build up the Order'in this Jurisdiction on a solid and secure basis. Signed by the Committee. 4913 The Committee on Printing presented the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Printing, to whom was referred the offer of the Victoria Printing & Publishing Co. to print the Constitution and By-Laws of the Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction, beg to report that as this work has been invariably arranged for by the different Lodges that the Company be recommended to communicate its offer to the respective Lodges, and the Committee relieved of any further consideration of the subject. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Legislation submitted the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: We, your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred the proposed amendment to Section L Articcle II. (2) of the Constitution, to change the Annual Meeting of this Grand Lodge from the Second Wednesday of June to the Third Wednesday of July, beg to report that we find same does not conflict with the law of the Order, and recommend that it be placed on its passage. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Legislation submitted the following -report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: We, your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred the proposed amendment to Section 4, of Article III (3) of the Constitution, and to amend 12th Rule of Order, Page 19, of this Grand Lodge, changing the time of the election of Elective Officers of the Grand Lodge, from "nine o'clock p.m. on the first day" to "ten-thirty o'clock a.m. on the second day," beg to report that we have considered same and find it conforms to the law. We would therefore recommend that the same be placed on its passage. Signed by the Committee. The following amendment to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, notice of which was given at the last Session, 4914 was taken into consideration, but on being submitted to the vote was declared to be defeated: Vancouver, B. C, June 13th, 1923. To the Grand Lodge of B.C .J.O.O.F.: We, the undersigned Representatives to the Grand Lodge, beg to give notice that at the next Annual Session of the Grand Lodge, we will move to amend Section 1, of Article II. of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, by striking out the words "Second Wednesday of June' in the second line of Section 1, Article II, and insert in lieu thereof the words, "Third Wednesday of July," so that when amended it shall read: Article II.—Sec. 1. The Grand Lodge shall hold regular Annual Communications to begin on the Third Wednesday of July in each year at such hour as the Executive Officers shall determine, due notice thereof being given to all Subordinate Lodges at least two weeks prior to the meeting of the Grand Lodge, and shall continue to meet at such hours as may be agreed upon from day to day (Sundays excepted) until the close of the Session. JAS. A. McKAY, Vancouver Lodge, No. 8. F. H. GODFREY, Kerrisdale Lodge, No. 31. M. SUTTON, Fairview Lodge, No. 61. The following amendment to the Constitution and Rules of Order of the Grand Lodge, notice of which was gfiven at the 1923 Session was considered: We hereby give notice that at the next Session of the Grand Lodge we will move the following Amendment to the Constitution: To amend Sec. 4 of Article III. by striking out the words, "nine o'clock p.m. on the first day," and inserting the words, "ten- thirty o'clock on the second day." The Section when amended to read: Sec. 4. The election for Elective Officers of the Grand Lodge shall be held at ten-thirty o'clock a.m. on the second da> of the Session, by ballot, in the following manner. To amend 12th Rule of Order, Page 19, by striking out the words, "and nomination and Election of Officers." When amended to read, "12th Miscellaneous Business." 491. To add the following words after the word "Session," bottom Page 19: "And the Nomination and Election of Officers at 10:30 o'clock, a.m." When amended to read as follows: Second Day—The selection of the place of meeting of the next Annual Session of the Grand Lodge shall take place at 10 o'clock (a.m.) of the second day's Session and the Nomination and Election of Officers at 10:30 o'clock a.m. ROY A. PERRY, Aaron Lodge, No. 14. JAS. A. McKAY, Vancouver Lodge, No. 8. I. W. MILLS, Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19. On being submitted to the vote the amendments were declared to be carried, 70 voting in the affirmative and 23 in the negative. The Ayes and Nays were demanded and were recorded as follows: Ayes—^Walkem, Fisher, Perry, Fooks, Wilby, Foubister, Shaver, Elrick, Carmichael, Gourlay, Davenport, Ashwell, Marshall, Taylor, Strevens, Hollihead, Beresford, Bell, Jobling, Snider, Atchison, Dill, Nicholl, F. Evans, Ford, Miller, G. Patterson, H. Carmichael, McDiarmid, Barton, Bowie, Haslett, Bryson, Mackie, Nichol A. S., Mallett, Campbell, McLuckie, Martyn, Kenney, Wood, Cullam, Hufty, Dingley, Wallace, Reimann, Cleave, Luscombe, Henderson, H. H. Green, Puckey, Wheeler, Street, Lochore, Beech, Huntley, Jones, Jenkins, Skillicorn, Thompson, Hub- t>ard, Thornton, Smylie, Hawes, O'Connor, Wilkinson, Elliot, Patterson, Alway, A. Henderson. 70. Nays—Proudfoot, Davey, Sedgley, Young, McAdam, Hussell, Hurreil, Smith, Smirl, Davies, Woodside, Emble- ton, Maw, A. Miller, Wriglesworth, Neelands, MacKenzie, Law, Webber, Cullin, Dempster, Merrithew, Phillips. 23. Having received a majority of three-fourths of the votes cast the amendment was declared to be carried. 4916 A discussion arose on a decision rendered by the Grand Master, that an applicant who had lost his right arm was not eligible to membership in the Order, when it was moved, seconded and carried: That the matter be referred to the Grand Representatives to obtain a decision from the Sovereign Grand Lodge. The Committee on Mileage and Per Diem submitted the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem beg to report ihat we have examined the Certificates of the Officers and Representatives in attendance at this Session and find that they are entitled to the amounts stated against their respective names. NAMES be. Location *o <-< cA Q H o CO u<& o 4> • «-i 5 § Officers I D. H. Proudfoot, G.M H6|Nelson ----- | 2|$ 8.00 W. W. Walkem. D.G.M...I 6 Ladysmith [ 2| 8.00! O E. Fisher. G.W. l51|Penticton I 2| 8.00 Fred Davey, G.S. | llVictoria 21 8.00 R. A. Perry, G.T |14|Vancouver I 2| 8.00 H. Fooks, P.G.M., G.R '28 Agassiz | 2| 8.00 A. E. Harron,P.G.M.,G.R.I55INorth Vancouverl 2| 8.00 II II Representatives be a , i 1> > rj H .Jio P > > P H M—' O co cu b ^s- O cu .*4 Jz; Cl "M s Brought Forward | J. B. Martyn - 32|Port Haney.. G. F. Kenney |33|Terrace J. T. Wood 34|Golden W. Callan 36|Rossland -— T. Embleton - 36|Rcssland ~~ F. M. Hufty 40|Slocan City E. G. Dingley |42 Cranbrook - T. A. Wallace 42|Cranbrook - G. F. Reimann 43|Trail W. J. C. Cleave |43 Trail W. T. Luscombe |45|Grand Forks H. H. Henderson J45|Grand Forks W. Green |47|Fernie J. T. Puckey J47[Fernie A. E. Maw — |48lArmstrong .. R. E. Wheeler |50jEnderby G. A. Street |51|Penticton .... J. Lochore |51|Penticton ~~ J. W. Beech -.- !54|Natal A. E. Huntley ..— 54|Natal G. Jones ....|55JNorth G. S. Jenkins |55|North H. Skillicorn l57|Kaslo D. C. Thompson |58|W. Summerland - C. T. Hubbard |59|Kelowna D. Thornton |60 South Vancouver. S. G. Smylie |60|South Vancouver. J. T. McDonald 61 Vancouver A. Miller !611 Vancouver F. W. Hawes |62|Vancouver J. W. O'Connor J62lVancouver G. Wilkinson l63|Prince Rupert R. Elliott 164 Corbin A. M. Patterson |65|Prince George B. Alway ^JBurnaby |$440.00| Vancouver] Vancouver] 2| 2j 1 21 A 2 2| 2 21 2| 2| 2| 1 2| 2! 2| 2| 2| 2| 21 2| 2| 2I 2| 21 2| 2| 2i 2| 2| 2| 2| 2! 21 ?! 8.00] 26 8.00| 636| 8.00J 4711 8.00 517) 8.00 517| 8.00 5331 8.00 650| 8.00| 6501 8.001 508j 8.00] 508| 8.00| 419| 8.00 419! 8.00) 713| 8.001 713| 8.00| 367| 8.00| 358| 8.001 255! 8.00 255| 8.001 735! 8.00J 735! 8.00 ! 8.00 I 8.00| 5091 8.00| 245| 8.00| 3191 8.00! I 8.001 ' 8.001 I 8.001 8.00" ! 8.00 8.00| 541! 8.00| 754! 8.001 685! 8.001 7 bo #181.20| 2.08| 50.881 37.681 41.36| 41.36| 42.64| 52.001 52.001 40.64J 40.64! 33.521 33.52| 57.04| 57.04| 29.36! 28.641 20.401 20.40! 58.801 58.801 I 4072J 19.60) 25.52 < r K o 43.28! 60.32! 54.80! $921.20 10.08 58.88 45.68 49.36 49.36 •50.64 60.00 60.00 48.64 48.64 41.53 41.51 65.04 65.04 37.36 36.64 28.40 28.40 66.80 66.80 8.00 8.(Xfl 48-m 27.6« 33.52 8.0(1 8.0fli 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 51.28 68.32 62.80 8.56 Signed by the Committee. 4919 It was, on motion, Resolved: That the Grand Lodge do- now adjourn to 2 o'clock p.m., today. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. AFTERNOON SESSION The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 2 o'clock p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. -All present were examined and reported duly qualified,, and the Grand Lodge was declared open for business. On motion the calling of the Roll was omitted at this. Session. The Committee on Legislation presented the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred the decision of the Grand Sire, Decision 13, re Home Fund Trustees, would recommend: That as the subject matter has already been dealt with by this Grand Lodge m the adoption of the recommendation creating a Board of Trustees in accordance with Grand Sire's decision; And Further, as this Grand Lodge has now elected this Board of Trustees in accordance w4th this Decision; This Committee therefore consider that they should be relieved of any further action in respect to Decision No. 13. Signed by the Committee. A communication was read from the Secretary of the Rebekah Assembly forwarding Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Assembly, and also to the Constitution of Rebekah Lodges. The Special Committee of Past Grand Masters presented the following report, which was adopted: 4920 To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Special Committee of Past Grand Masters, of which Bro. J. Wriglesworth was appointed Chairman, to consider the Historical Sketch of this Grand Lodge, prepared by the Grand Secretary, would recommend that this Sketch be included in the Proceedings of this Session and that additional copies be procured for distribution to the Lodges at an expense not exceeding $100.00. J. WRIGLESWORTH, Chairman of the Committee. The Committee on Finance presented the following re port, which was adopted, with the exception of the last Clause recommending the formation of an Emergency Relief Fund: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Finance beg to submit the following Estimate of Revenue and Expenditure of the Grand Lodge for the ensuing year: Revenue Balance in hands of Grand Treasurer $ 4,626.96 Per Capita Tax on 7,288 members at $1.00 (Payable 50 cents on 30th June, 1924, and 50 cents on 31st December, 1924) 7,288.00 $11,914.96 Expenditure Grand Master, Allowance for Expenses $ 800.00 (Deduct $200.00 if trip to Yukon is not taken). Grand Secretary—Salary 1,500.00 Sovereign Grand Lodge—Representative Tax 150.00 Rent—Grand Secretary's Office 420.0G Telephone—Grand Secretary's- Office 72.00 Printing 800.00 Premium on Bonds—Grand. Sec. and Grand. Treas * 5.00 Postage and Sundries—Grand Master 20.00 Postage and Sundries—Grand Secretary 200.00 Mileage and Per Diem this Session 2,244.80 Carried forward 6 211.80 4921 Brought forward $6,211.80 Grand Lodge Cards in B. C. Odd Fellow and Independent Dominion Odd Fellow 20.00 P.G.M. Jewel 40.00 Fraternal Delegate to Alberta 75.00 Grant to Department Council Patriarchs Militant 75.00 Janitor—this Session 25.00 Transportation Clerk 15.00 Grant to Home Fund at 25c per capita 1,822.00 Grand Lodge Badges—this Session 84.50 Grant to Vancouver General Relief Committee 75.00 Grant to Victoria General Relief Committee 25.00 $ 8,468.30 Leaving a Balance at the end of the year 3,446.66 $11,914.96 Your Committee beg to submit the following recommendations for the consideration of the Grand Lodge: That the Bonding of Grand and Subordinate Lodge Officers be renewed for a period of five years from January 1, 1925, with Imperial Guarantee & Accident Insurance Co., of Canada, at the same rates as the present contract in accordance with its offer. That the per capita amount (25c per member) now annually voted to the Home Fund, be set aside as a Grand Lodge Fund to be administered by the Trustees of the Home Fund for emergency relief. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Obituary presented the following- report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: "Your Committee on Necrology beg to report as follows: During the year just passed the Supreme Ruler in his great wisdom has visited our membership and called twenty of our Brothers to their reward. Besides the members from our own Jurisdiction we would at this time mention the passing of Past Grand Sire Frank C. Goudyr 4922 who served the great membership o-f the I.O.O.F. to the best of his ability, and rendered, by his wise counsel and advice, invaluable service to this Order at large. Among our own local members we would mention the passing to his reward on September 20, 1923, of our much esteemed Brother and Counselor, Robert Dudley, Past Grand Master. During the last few years of Bro. Dudley's life his health did not permit of his taking an active part in the work of the Order, but in his earlier years he was always ready with the helping hand and with his wise counsel. The twenty Brothers of this Grand Lodge, who have answered the call of the Grim Reaper and have passed on, leaving behind them the work to which they had set their hands, have confided the task to us. Let us, therefore, resolve to carry on their work to completion so that their efforts may not be in vain and ensure that their work may live forever. Your Committee would therefore respectfully recommend, that a memorial page be inserted in the printed Proceedings of this Session, and in this small way show our affectionate remembrance of the splendid service rendered by them to this Order. Signed by the Committee. A communication was read from the Editor and Publisher of the B.C. Odd Fellow, stating that he intends to increase the circulation of this paper to Five Thousand copies during the next few months, and asking for additional financial assistance to meet this- expense. On motion the communication was referred to the Committee on Finance. It was moved, seconded and carried: That a Committee "be appointed for the purpose of recommending methods for furnishing a home for those members who are eligible for entry to an Odd Fellows'-Home if one was provided. The Committee to consist of A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2; G. Wilkinson, No. 63; H. Fooks, P.G.M., No. 28, and W. W. Walkem, D.G.M. A discussion arose respecting the methods of the Odd Fellows' Relief Association of Canada. The Grand Master 4923 ruled that such a discussion was out of order. An appeal was taken from this decision to the Grand Lodge when the decision of the chair was not sustained. The discussion was not resumed. Bro. A. M. Russell, P.G.R., No. 8, moved the following resolution, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: I beg to move that this Grand Lodge instruct its Representatives to the Sovereign Grand Lodge to bring before that Grand ■Body the desirability of providing Veteran Jewels with Red Ribbon for Past Grands, and Blue Ribbon for Third Degree Brothers. Moved by Grand Secretary and seconded by James Wilby, No. 2. In compliance with the decision of the Grand Sire to the question submitted to him by the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary is hereby directed to refund the amount now on hand in the Emergency Relief Fund, being the balance unexpended of the fund raised for the payment of the Dues of Enlisted Members during the War, pro rata to the Lodges which contributed the same, and in such manner as these Lodges may direct. Carried. The Committee on Finance presented the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Finance beg to report that whilst they are appreciative of the benefits derived -from the publication of the B, C. Odd Fellow, we do not feel justified in recommending any increased expenditure in addition to the grant for Grand Lodge Card in this publication at the present time. Signed by the Committee. Bro. J. L. McPherson, Grand Master of Alberta; Bro. J. A. Tully, P.G.M., Alberta, and Bro. R. H. Shanks, P.G.M , of Manitoba, addressed the Grand Lodge and conveyed the Fraternal greetings of the members of their respective Jurisdictions to this Grand Body. The Grand Master, on behalf 4924 of the Grand Lodge, replied and reciprocated these good wishes. The Grand Master appointed P. W. Dempster, P.G.M., No. 2, and M. J. Phillips, P.G.M., No. 3, to retire and introduce Bro. H. W. Thompson, P.G.R., of the Jurisdiction of Washington, The Committee returned and introduced Bro. Thompson, who was warmly welcomed by the Grand Master. Bro. Thompson addressed the Grand Lodge and conveyed the Fraternal greetings of the Grand Lodge of Washington, which had been in Session at Bellingham on the 10th and 11th inst. The Grand Master responded on behalf of the Grand Lodere. The Committee on Legislation presented.the iollowin report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: We, your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred Decision No. 14 of the Grand Sire to the Grand Master, re the disposition of our Emergency Relief Fund, beg to report, that as the Grand Lodge has considered and acted on the same, this Committee be relieved from any further consideration of the subject. Signed by the Committee. Moved by A. E. Harron, P.G.M., No. 55, and seconded oy M. J. Phillips, P.G.M., No. 3: Whereas, the Jurisdiction of British Columbia is so large geographically and the number of Lodges is constantly increasing, it is becoming more difficult each year for the Grand Master to personally visit all Lodges during his tenure of office; Therefore be it Resolved: That this Grand Lodge recommends to the Executive that the Visitations- of Lodges be divided between the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Warden. Carried. The Committee on Resolutions submitted the following report, which was adopted: 4925 To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: We, your Committee on Resolutions, beg to recommend that the Grand Secretary be instructed to write letter expressing the thanks of this Grand Lodge to the Mayor and Corporation of the City of Vancouver for the courtesy shown this Grand Body in connection with the parade and other courtesies extended to us during the Grand Lodge Session. And further, that the Lodges of Greater Vancouver be extended a hearty vote of thanks for their co-operation in connection with the parade and otherwise in making our Fiftieth Anniversary, with the assistance of the Lodges of the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, a grand success. Signed by the Committee. The Special Committee on method to be adopted in dealing with the provision of Homes for aged and indigent Odd Fellows presented the following report, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Whereas: It has been deemed expedient to establish and maintain a Home for Aged and Indigent Odd Fellows of this Jurisdiction, as provided in Section 466 of the Code, when such Home shall be deemed necessary and pursuant to the adoption of the recommendation contained in the report of the Home Fund Trustees at this Session. We, your Committee, to whom this matter has been referred, respectfully recommend as follows: That the Trustees of the Home Fund be authorized to place any Odd Fellow of this Jurisdiction, who would be eligible to enter an Odd Fellows' Home under the existing Rules and Regulations, in a suitable Home where he could be cared for individually at an expense and under conditions as in the opinion of the Home Trustees shall appear to them the most practical and economical way of relieving the wants of such Brother, and that the Home Fund Trustees be empowered to use the monies of the Home Fund for defraying such expense and cost of maintenance. Signed by the Committee. 4926 The Grand Master appointed A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2, to assist in the Installation of Officers for the coming year. The Grand Secretary called the names of the Elective and Appointed Officers, who took their stand in front of the principal chair and having been duly obligated were installed into their respective chairs, as follows: W. W. Walkem, No. 6 -As Grand Master O. E. Fisher, No. 51..— | Deputy Grand Master R. A. Perry, No. 14 " Grand Warden Fred Davey, No. 1 1 - % Secretary ! J. H.-Ashwell, No. 7 _T.._ " Treasurer H. D. Evans, No. 17 : [' | Marshal R. S. Jackson, No. 58.... " Conductor P. Parker, No. 12 " ' Guardian Fred W. Hawes, No. 62 " " Herald Rev. T. H. Wright, B.A., No. 61.... I " Chaplain 4927 The Grand Master appointed the following District Deputy Grand Masters for the.ensuing year: b J NAMES Lodges in District J. A. McCahill W. C. Robertson... W. Carmichael D. S. Gourlay J. McConnell Thos. Deacon C. E. Snider J. A. McLuckie T. C. Ringrose G. H. Ellis I Jas. Smith W. Singer J. R. Jobling L. T. Smirl H. E. Dill Wm. Evans M. C. Dunwoodie. W. J. Windebank. N. A. 'McDiarmid. I. Lehman— A. S. Nichol A. E. Campbell J. C. Mosher A. C. Fowler W. Wenman W. Callan -- L. McEwen F. M. Hufty H. S. Andrews F. R. Scott R. Truran R. S. Jackson A. C. MacKenzie. H. W. Hurbell John Loftus J. C. Richards Geo. Leek A. F. Green. W. K. Currie 10 Nos. 1, 2 and 4. 3, 27 and 66 7 I 10, 26 and 29 19 and 55 31, 61 and 62 and 60 and 43 and 35 la 4928 The Grand Master also appointed the following to form the Standing and Special Committees for the coming year: Finance—F. B. Shaver, No. 4; A. Sedgley, No. 1; F. E. Anderson, No. 2; H. E. Dill, No. 16; J. W. O'Connor, No. 62. Appeals—N. A. McDiarmid, No. 21; G. Miller, No. 19; L. T. Smirl, Xo. 15; G. H. Jacobson, No. 3; F. W. Hawes, No. 62. Laws of Subordinates—Grand Secretary; J. Foubister, No. 2; J. Elrick, No. 4; C. B. Bryson, No. 3; A. C. Taylor, No. 9. Petitions—J. Scott, No. 5; T. Tellefsen, No. 10; J. R. Jobling, No. 13; A. Miller, No. 61. State of the Order—A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2; C. E. Snider, No. 14; H. W. Hollihead, No. 10; D. Thornton, No. 60; A. M. Patterson, No. 65. Legislation—E. L. Webber, P.G.M., No. 27; A. M. Russell, No. 8; H. S. Andrews, No. 35; J. Haslett, No. 26; T. Embleton, P.G.M., No. 36. Judiciary—J. T. Wood, No. 34; C. S. Barton, No. 24; J. B. Martyn, No. 32; J. T. McDonald, No. 61; J. Lochpre, No. 51. Printing—Grand Secretary; G. W. Young, No. 1; J. Wilby, No. 2; W. J. C. Cleave, No. 43; W. Carmichael, No. 5. Mileage and Per Diem—W. C. McAdam, No. 3; H. Strevens, No. 9; D. C. Thompson, No. 58; E. T. Kenney, No. 33; E. G. Smylie, No. 60. Statistics re Dues and Benefits—Grand Secretary; R. Marshall, No. 7; E. G. Dingley, No. 42; H. Beresford, No. 12; J. Smith, No. 11. Credentials—Grand Secretary; D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., No. 3; T. F. Neelands, P.G.M., No. 8; W. C. Revel, No. 26; H. Patterson, No. 19. Distribution—A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2; W. H. Cullin, P.G.M., No. 4; P. W. Dempster, P.G.M., No. 2; J. H. Glass, P.G.M., No. 51; M. J. Phillips, P.G.M., No. 3. Bro. J. L. McPhe^on, Grand Master, Alberta, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, presented Bro. D. H. Proudfoot, P.G.M., with a Past Grand Master's Jewel. Bro. Proudfoot suitably responded in acknowledgment of the gift. It was, on motion, Resolved: That the appointments of the Grand Master be approved. 4929 No further business offering it was moved, seconded and carried: That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn sine die. The Deputy Grand Master, by command of the Grand Master, declared the Grand Lodge duly closed. « THE I* BRITIi itUMBIA. i*i B Grand Secretary. r& The following Past Grand Masters were in attendance •during the Session: J. Wriglesworth, No. 4; B. W. Shiles, No. 3; H. B. Gilmour, No. 10; A. Henderson, No. 2; W. Hogg, No. 10; T. F. Neelands, No. 8; D. E. MacKenzie, No. 3; T. Embleton, No. 36; Wallace Law, No. 10; E. L. Webber, No. 27; W. H. Cullin, No. 4; W. A. Johnstone, No. 26; P. W. Dempster, No. 2; W. H. Brown, No. 8; J. H. Glass, Xo. 51; R. A. Merrithew, Xo. 27; A. E. Harron, No. 55; H. Fooks, No. 28; M. J. Phillips, No. 3. 4930 3n flDemoriam * FRANK C GOWDY, Past Grand Sire Died at his home, Denver, Colorado, 28th March, 1924—Aged 72 Years ROBERT DUDLEY, P.G.M. Died 20th September, 1923—Aged 64 Years Mount Pernie Lodge, No. 47 JOSEPH YORK. Died 17th February, 1924 EDGAR FAWCETT. Died 13th July, 1923 Victoria Lodge, No. 1 R. C. FAWCETT. Died 24th January, 1923 Columbia Lodge, No. 2 WALTER WALKER. Died 21st December, 1923 Dominion Lodge, No. 4 X Enough if we may wait in calm content, The hour that bears us to the silent sod; Blameless improve the tune that Heaven has lent, And leave the issue to thy will, O God! 4931 3n flDemoriam D. T. NELMES. Died 25th April, 1923 Excelsior Lodge, No. 7 G. MANINCORA. Died 8th February, 1923 Union Lodge, No. 11 C. O. P. OLTS. Died 1st July, 1923 A. A. PRUNER. Died 30th April, 1923 Aaron Lodge, No. 14 R. McLEAN. Died 22nd May, 1923 Kootenay Lodge, No. 16 A. C. AITKEN. Died 12th February, 1923 Duncan Lodsre, No. 17 G. MIDDLEMISS. Died 23rd June, 1923 Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19 X You to the resting place of man, The Everlasting home, Where ages past have gone before, Where future ages come; 4932 3n flDemoriam J. O. HADDOCK. Died 3rd February, 1923 Ashcroft Lodge, No. 23 C. A. PATON. Died 27th July,-1923 Fidelity Lodge, No. 25 S. MORLEY. Died 23rd June, 1923 Amity Lodge, No. 27 F. P. ARMSTRONG. Died 14th January, 1923 CHARLES PEARCE. Died 13th February, 1923 Rocky Mountain. Lodge, No. 34 H. HAWKINS. Died 31st May, 1923 Coronation Lodge, No. 48 Some men with swords may reap the field, And plant fresh laurels where they kill; But their strong nerves at last must yield; They tame but one another still; Early or late They stoop to fate, And must give up their murmuring breath When they, pale captives, creep to Death. 4933 3n fIDemoriam N. McLEOD. Died 25th September, 1923 G-randview Lodge, No. 62 W. G. BARRIE. Died 24th July, 1923 Prince Rupert Lodge, No. 63 P. S. HOGAN. Died 22nd May, 1923 Dawson Lodge, No. la, Dawson, Y.T. The garlands wither on your brow; Then boast no more your mighty deeds; Upon Death's purple altar now See where the victor-victim bleeds; Your head must come To the cold tomb; Only the actions of the just Smell sweet and blossom in their dust. 4934 A HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, I.O.O.F. By FRED DAVEY, Grand Secretary At the last Session of the Grand Lodge, held at New Westminster, B.C., on the 13th and 14th June, 1923, I was asked to prepare and submit to the next Annual Session, a Historical Sketch of the Grand Lodge from the date of its institution to the present time, a period of Fifty years, and to this request I promised to comply to the best of my ability. In preparing such a sketch, I am necessarily dependent on the printed Proceedings of the Sessions of the Grand Lodge, and can only deal with them in a cursory manner, calling attention to the principal events therein which I have arranged in their chronological sequence. In order to keep it within reasonable limits, it is not possible to dilate on many matters of interest, or to do justice to the devotion and altruistic work of the Forty-nine Grand Masters and other Officers which has contributed so materially to the success and present position of the Order in this Province. I have prepared and attach hereto a list of the Elective Officers of the Grand Lodge since its institution, which will obviate the necessity of including their names in the sketch each year. I >have also prepared, as a supplement, a table of the number of members of the Subordinate Lodges each year, with the total amount disbursed during the year for relief, showing the benevolent work performed by the Order in this Province during tlie half century. The first organization of Odd Fellows in the Province that we have any record of was the "Odd Fellows' Association," formed at Victoria during the rush of miners and others to the gold fields oil the Fraser River. Its first meeting was held on 5th July, 1858, when officers were elected, a Relief Committee formed to find out brothers in distress- and render them assistance, and a book of registry opened in which brothers might record their names, 493 o destination and other particulars. There are no records extant that I am aware of, of the work of this Association, but I have no doubt but that they performed many deeds of kindness and fraternity until the first Lodge was instituted. "Victoria" Lodge, No. 1, was instituted at Victoria under a charter granted by the Grand Lodge of California on the 10th March, 1864. "Columbia" Lodge, No. 2, was instituted at Victoria on the 15th February, 1870. "New Westminster" Lodge, No. 3, was instituted at New Westminster on 17th March, 1871. "Dominion" Lodge, No. 4, was instituted at Victoria on the 25th September, 1872. "Black Diamond" Lodge, No. 5, was instituted at Nanaimo on the 7th April, 1874. The distance from California and the expense attached to attending its Grand Lodge Sessions prevented the representation of the Lodges as they would wish, so at the Session of tl ••• Sovereign Grand Lodge of 1871 a memorial was presented from the three Lodges of the Province praying for a Charter for a Grand Lodge and offering to pay the expenses of their Representatives until they had the legal number of ten Lodges. The Committee on Petitions reported adversely to the granting of the Petition, and although Bro. Woodyatt, of Ontario, attempted to secure the Charter he was not successful. At the 1872 Session a second petition was presented, signed by the members of two Lodges, Columbia Lodge No. 2, dissenting and protesting against the granting of a Charter. The majority of the Committee on Petitions reported against the granting of the petition on account of the paucity of the membership, being less than Three Hundred, and the lack of harmony. The Representative of Ontario submitted a minority report in favour of granting the petition, but the majority report was adopted. Success attended the petition to the Sovereign Grand Lodge Session of 1873, which was signed by 208 members of the four Lodges, 19 of whom were Past Grands. The Charter was granted on the condition that they pay the expenses of their Representatives until they had the legal ten Lodges. 4936 The Warrant for the Grand Lodge is dated 12th March, 1874, and is signed by C. A. Logan, Grand Sire, and J. L. Ridgely, Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge was instituted at Victoria by Bro. A. Noltner, P.G.R., of Oregon, acting as Special Deputy Grand Sire, on Saturday, 25th April, 1874, with the following officers: J. S. Drummond, No. 1, G.M.; H. V. Edmunds, No. 3, D.G.M.; J. Weiler, No. 1, G.W.; J. D. Robinson, No. 1, G.Sec; E. B. Marvin, No. 2, G.T.; C. Gowen, No. 1, G. Mar.; J. York, No. 1, G.G.; Chas. Hay- ward, No. 1, G.C.; J. H. Meldram, No. 2, G.H.; W. J. Jeffree, No. 2, G. Chap. Twenty-six votes were cast at the election. There is no survivor today of those who were present on that occasion. The Constitutions of the Grand Lodge arid Subordinate Lodges of California with the necessary alterations, were adopted, the former providing that all Past Grands in good standing were to be members. A Church parade was held on the day following, Sunday, 26th April, to celebrate the Anniversary of the Order and the institution of the Grand Lodge. The members attended Divine Service in St. John's Church, when the sermon was preached by the Bishop of the Diocese. On the Monday evening following the officers were installed. There was another meeting on the Tuesday evening, when the Grand Lodge took a recess until the 15th May, 1874. A Banquet and Ball was held on Monday evening, 27th April 1874. At the adjourned meeting on Friday, 15th May, the Constitution was amended to provide for Annual Sessions on the 2nd Monday of February, and the quorum to consist of Eight members in addition to the Grand Master or the Deputy Grand Master. A sketch of the Seal of the Grand Lodge, was submitted and adopted. A quorum not being present on the evenings of 10th and 11th February, 1875, no meeting could be held. A quorum was, however, secured on the 12th, when it was decided to pay the steamboat fares of Representatives attending the next Session front New Westminster and Nanaimo. The Second Annual Session was held in Victoria on the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th February, 1876, at which Bro. E. Quennell 4937 attended as a Representative from Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5, Nanaimo. Revised Constitutions for the Grand Lodge, Subordinate and Rebekah Degree Lodges and Rules of Order for the Grand Lodge, were adopted. It was also decided to pay mileage to the Representative receiving the highest number of votes, at Twenty- five cents per mile one way. The Constitution of the Grand Lodge provided for each Lodge to be entitled to one Representative for each fifteen members in good standing. The Third Annual Session was held in Victoria on the 12th, 13th and 14th February, 1877, at which four Lodges were represented. A salary of $100 per annum was voted to the Grand •Secretary, and Bro. J. D. Robinson, the incumbent of that office, was presented with a gold pen and pencil case. Photographs of the first two Grand Masters, Bros. Drummond and Weiler, and Bro. J. D. Robinson, Grand Secretary, were procured, and permission was requested of the Lodges in Victoria to hang them in the Lodge Room; this permission was refused. They were, however, placed there many years afterwards, and are still hung there. The Fourth Session of the Grand Lodge was held at New Westminster on the 11th and 12th February, 1878. The only noticeable feature was the fact that there were Three Appeals to be dealt with. The salary of the Grand Secretary was increased to $250 per year, the same to cover office rent. The Fifth Annual Session was held at Victoria on the 10th and 11th February, 1879, at which Four Lodges were represented. Three Appeals were dealt with. The Constitution and By-Laws of the Odd Fellows Union of Victoria were approved. The Sixth Annual Session was held at Victoria on the 9th and 10th February, 1880. The Grand Master reported his laying the -foundation stone of the Odd Fellows Hall in Victoria on 28th April, 1879, and the dedication of the Hall of Black Diamond Lodge,' No. 5, at Nanaimo, on 11th October, 1879. The Constitution of the Subordinate Lodges was amended, laying down the maximum sick benefits to be paid to members in the same terms as we have it at present. The first and only Special Session of the Grand Lodge was called by Bro. Joseph Wriglesworth, Grand Master, in consequence 4938 of the Grand Treasurer, Bro. Joshua Davies, refusing to pay an order drawn on him by the Grand Master. The Session was held at Victoria on the 6th May, 1880, when the action of the Grand Master in drawing the order was endorsed. The Seventh Annual Session was held at Victoria on the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th February, 1881. The Grand Master reported the dedication of the Odd Fellows Hall, Victoria, on 11th March, 1880. The work of the Subordinate Lodge was changed by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, reducing the number of Degrees from Five to Three, and requiring all work in the Subordinate Lodge to be conducted in Third Degree. In consequence of this Jurisdiction having no Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge, Bro. Henry Waller was appointed to procure the revised Secret Work from the Grand Representative of Oregon, and $50 was voted to meet this expense. He obtained the work from Bro. T. O. Barker, G.R., of Salem, Oregon, and subsequently communicated it to the Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction, visiting New Westminster and Nanaimo for that purpose. He also committed it to writing in a cypher, consisting of the initial letter of each word, similar to the cypher now in use. This cypher of Bro. Waller is still in the possession of the Grand Lodge. Bro. E. H. Fletcher, No. 4, was elected Grand Secretary. The Eighth Session was held at Victoria on the 13th, 14th and 15th February, 1882, at which only four Lodges were represented. The Constitution of Subordinate Lodges was amended entitling each Lodge to Five Representatives for its Charter, in addition to one for each fifteen members. The Constitution of the Grand Lodge does not appear to have been amended in like manner until the succeeding Session. It was decided to petition the Sovereign Grand Lodge to amend its Constitution to permit the entrance of candidates to the Order at eighteen years of age. The Ninth Annual Session was held at Victoria on the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th February, 1883. At the election of Grand Master there was a tie vote, Bro. Joshua Davies and A. Phillips each receiving 16 votes with one blank ballot. On the second ballot Bro. Phillips was elected with 17 votes. The Constitutions of the Grand and Subordinate Lodges were revised. The date of the Annual Session of the Grand Lodge was 4939 changed from the second Monday to the second Wednesday in February. Bro. Theodore Davie, afterwards Attorney-General and Premier of the Province, and subsequently Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, served on the Committee on Legislation that dealt with these revisions of the Constitutions. T^he Tenth Annual Session was held at Victoria on the 13th 14th, 15th and 16th of February, 1884. Harmony Lodge, No. 6, was instituted at Wellington on 18th March, 1883. Bro. E, H. Fletcher, Grand Secretary, resigned on 26th January, 1884, and Bro. J. D. Robinson was appointed to fill the vacancy. Bro. J. S. Drummond, first Grand Master, died 6th February, 1884. An address, with a Jeweled Badge, subscribed to by the members of the Jurisdiction, was presented to Bro. Henry Waller, P.G.M. An Auxiliary Endowment Association was formed and Rules enacted for its government. Bro. Fred Davey elected as Grand Secretary. The Eleventh Session was held at Victoria on the 11th and 12th February, 1885, at which an amendment to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge was passed allowing Past Grand Masters the privilege of speaking and voting at Grand Lodge Sessions. The Twelfth Annual Session was held at Nanaimo on the 10th, 11th and 12th February, 1886. Excelsior Lodge, No. 7, instituted at Chilliwack on 24th May, 1886, and Vancouver Lodge, No. 8, instituted at Vancouver, 24th January, 1887. The Thirteenth Session was held at Victoria on the 9th, 10th, 11th February, 1887. Tatnai Lodge, No. 9, was instituted at Kam- loops on 10th May. 1887, and Colfax Rebekah Lodge, No. 1, at Victoria on 15th December, 1887. The Fourteenth Session was held at New Westminster on the 8th, 9th and. 10th February, 1888. The Constitution of the Grand Lodge was amended by striking out the Five Representatives allowed to each Lodge for its Charter. Bro. Joshua Davies was re-elected as Grand Master. Bro. W McColl, P.G.M., was elected as the first Grand Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Bro. Robert Scott, of Harmony Lodge, No. 6, was elected as Deputy Grand Master, and was installed in his bed at the Colonial Hotel, on account of sickness. The Grand Secretary having refused 4940 to affix the Seal of the Grand Lodge to a circular letter of the Grand Master, instructing the D.D.G.M.'s not to install the N.G. or V.G. of a Lodge unless they had the Secret Work memorized, the matter was referred to the Judiciary Committee, which recommended that when the Grand Secretary entertained any doubts as to the legality of a document, he should sign as'a witness to the Seal, and the signature of the Grand Master, and preface his signature by the words "By order". Bro. W. Templeman, P.G., afterwards Senator, and Minister of Mines of the Dominion, was a member of the Committee that submitted this report. The Fifteenth Session was held at Victoria on the 13th, 14th and 15th February, 1889. The Constitution of the Grand Lodge was amended reducing the representation to one for each Twenty- five members, and providing for the election of alternate Representatives. A revised Constitution for Rebekah Lodges was also adopted. Western Star Lodge, No. 10, was instituted at Vancouver on 3rd May, 1889, and Union Lodge, No. 11, at Cumberland on 15th October, 1889. The Sixteenth Session was held at Vancouver on the 12th and 13th February, 1890. $193 was reported to have been contributed for the relief of the Johnstown -flood sufferers. Selkirk Lodge, No. 12, was instituted at Donald, on 10th March, 1890, and "Royal City" Lodge, No. 13, at New Westminster on 21st August, 1890. The Seventeenth Session was held at Victoria on the 11th, 12th and 13th February, 1891. A revised Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge was adopted. The representation was reduced to one for fifty members, and a By-Law was adopted fixing scale of Mileage and Per Diem. The Grand Encampment was instituted at Victoria, B.C., on the 28th March, 1891. The Eighteenth Session was held at Nartaimo on the 10th, 11th and 12th February, 1892. The following Lodges were instituted: Acme, No. 14, at Victoria on 14th November, 1891; Cloverdale, No. 15, at Cloverdale, on 15th December, 1891; Kootenay, No. 16, at Nelson on 22nd January, 1892, and Duncan, No. 17, at Duncan on 23rd January, 1892; also the following Rebekah Lodges—Mizpah, No. 2, at Vancouver on 23rd April 1891; Miriam, No. 3, at Nanaimo on 20th July, 1891; Ruth, No. 4, at Chilliwack on 6th August 1891. and Beulah, No. 5, at New Westminster on 9th November, 1891. 4941 Lodges were authorized to form a Contingent Fund. Hall of New Westminster Lodge, No. 3, destroyed by fire. The Nineteenth Session was held at New Westminster on the 8th, 9th and 10th of February, 1893. The -following Lodges were instituted, viz: Vernon Valley, No. 18, at Vernon on 1st April 1892; Mount Pleasant, No. 19, at Vancouver on 26th May, 1892, Centennial, No. 20, at Nanaimo, on 14th June, 1892; Delta, No. 21, at Ladner on 7th July, 1892; Gold Range, No. 22, at North Bend on 15th November, 1892. The name of the "Auxiliary Benefit Association" was changed to "The Odd Fellows Insurance Association", and the benefit fixed at $1,000, if that amount was available in the Endowment Fund. The Hall of Cloverdale Lodge, No. 15, was destroyed by fire on 7th November, 1893. Subscriptions to the amount of $669.50 were received to assist this Lodge. The Twentieth Session was held at Vancouver on the 14th, 15th and 16th February, 1894. The following Lodges were instituted, viz: Ashcroft, No. 23, at Ashcroft, on 30th March, 1893; Island, No. 24, at Eburne on 11th October, 1893, and Alpine Rebekah Lodge, No. 6, at New Westminster on 9th August, 1893. The Constitution of the Grand Lodge was amended altering time of Annual Session from February to June, and requiring three months' notice to amend the Constitution. The fees for initiation and degrees, for four weeks after the institution of a Lodge, reduced to $10, so as to secure the members of several Lodges of the Manchester Unity in the Province whose assets would average about $10 per member. "The Warden", published by Bro. C. F. Yates, of Vancouver, made the official Organ of the Grand Lodge. The Twenty-First Session was held at Victoria on 12th, 13th and 14th June, 1895. Eleven Subordinate and one Rebekah Lodge instituted during the year, viz: Revelstoke, No. 25, at Revelstoke on 3rd March, 1894; Pacific, No. 26, at Vancouver on 5th March, 1894; Amity Lodge, No. 27, at New Westminster on 30th April, 1894; Cheam, No. 28, at Agassiz on 11th May, 1894; Peserverance, No. 29, at North-field on 18th June, 1894; Friendship, No. 30, at Nanaimo on 19th June, 1894; Banner, No. 31, at Wellington on 1st August, 1894; Mission City, No. 32, at Mission City on 24th August, 1894- Peerless, No. 33, at Victoria on 14th September, 1894; Rocky 4942 Mountain, No. 34, at Golden on 2nd March, 1895; Cedar, No. 35, at Cedar District on 21st August, 1895, and Bethel Rebekah Lodge, No. 7, at Vancouver on 12th March, 1895. At an Anniversary celebration at Victoria on the 28th April, 1894, in which members from Vancouver joined, a collection was taken up realizing $92.00, which formed the nucleus of the Odd Fellows' Home Fund. The Hall of Excelsior Lodge, No. 7, Chilliwack, was destroyed by fire on 4th December, 1894. A request from the Odd Fellows' Relief Association of Canada for permission to do business in British Columbia, was refused, on the ground that it would militate against the local Auxiliary Endowment Association. Bro. T. C. Gray, P.G.M., on behalf of the Odd Fellows' Relief Association, appealed to the Sovereign Grand Lodge against this decision, but the appeal was dismissed, and the action of the Grand Lodge sustained. The Twenty-Second Session was held at Nanaimo on 10th, 11th and 12th June, 1896. The following Lodges were reported to have been instituted, viz: Rossland, No. 36, at-Rossland on 11th May, 1896; Carson, No. 37,. at Carson, on 16th May, 1896. Rebekah Lodges, Naomi, No. 8, at Kamloops on 8th October, 1895; Laurel, No. 9, at Wellington on 7th November, 1895; Fidelity, No. 10, at Ladner, on 12th February, 1896, and Esther, No. 11, at Union, on 16th April, 1896. The Grand Lodge was incorporated under the laws of the Province on 10th February, 1896. The mileage paid to Representatives was reduced to Five cents per mile one way, in order to lower the cost of meeting at Kamloops next year. The minimum of Initiation and Degree Fees was restored to $20. The Twenty-Third Session was held at Kamloops on the 9th, 10th and 11th June, 1897. This was the first Session held away from the Coast. The following Lodges were instituted, viz: Boundary Vallex--, No. 38, at Greenwood on 1st March, 1897, and Silver City, No. 39, at Sandon on 3rd March, 1897. The Charters of Mission City Lodge, No. 32, Perseverance Lodge, No. 29, and Alpine Rebekah Lodge, No. 6, were surrendered. The Mileage was restored to Ten cents per mile. The Twenty-Fourth Session was held at New Westminster on 8th, 9th and 10th June, 1898. Slocan Lodge, No. 40, was instituted at Slocan City on 3rd 4943 July, 1897. The Aged Odd Fellows' Fund was started, and Rules adopted for its government. The Twenty-Fifth Session was held at Vancouver on 14th, 15th and 16th June, 1899. The -following Lodges were instituted: Trout Lake, No. 41, at Trout- Lake on 12th December, 1898; Key City, No. 42, at Cranbrook on 9th May, 1899; Harmony Rebekah Lodge, No. 12, at Carson on 28th September, 1898, and Deborah Rebekah Lodge, No. 13, at Rossland on 12th April, 1899. The following mergements took place: Acme, No, 14, with Dominion Lodge, No. 4, at Victoria on 4th August, 1898; Royal City, No. 13, with New Westminster, No. 3, at New Westminster on 14th April, 1899, retaining the name of the first and the number of latter Lodge; Friendship, No. 30, with Black Diamond, No. 5, at Nanaimo, on the 15th June, 1898. The Charters of Bethel Rebekah Lodge, No. 7, at Vancouver, and Esther Rebekah Lodge, No. 11, at Union, were recovered. A disastrous fire occurred at New Westminster on the 11th September, 1898, destroying the Odd Fellows' Hall. The sum of $1,444.85 was contributed by the Lodges for the relief of the sufferers. The Hall of Rossland Lodge, No. 36, was also destroyed by fire on the 10th June, 1899. The Twenty-Sixth Session was held at Victoria on the 13th, 14 and 15th June, 1900. Enterprise Lodge, No. 43, was instituted at Trail on the 19th September, 1899, and Wildey Lodge, No. 44, at Moyie on 18th May, 1900. The Twenty-Seventh Session was held at Nanaimo on the 12th 13th and 14th June, 1901. Gateway Lodge, No. 45, was instituted at Grand Forks, on the 24th August, 1900, and Perseverance Lodge, No. 29, was resuscitated at Extension on the 13th July, 1901. The mergement of the members of the Odd Fellows' Insurance Association of B. C. with the Odd Fellows' Relief Association of Canada, was sanctioned. The Twenty-Eighth Session was held at New Westminster on 13th, 14th and 15th June, 1902. The following Lodges were in- 4944 stituted: Snowshoe, No. 46, at Phoenix on 20th June, 1901; Mount Fernie, No. 47, at Fernie on 24th February, 1902, and Peerless, No. 33, was amalgamated with Victoria Lodge, No. 1, at Victoria on 5th July, 1901: Ivy .Rebekah Lodge, No. 14 was instituted at Duncan, the 19th October, 1901. The sum of $1,123.75 was received in response to an appeal on behalf of the Home Fund. The payment of the appointed Officers of the Grand Lodge was struck out of the By-Laws and it was decided to limit the Sessions of the Grand Lodge to two days. The Twenty-Ninth Session was held at Vancouver, on the 10th, and 11th of June, 1903. Coronation Lodge, No. 48, was instituted at Armstrong on 14th August, 1902, and Floral Rebekah Lodge, No. 15, at Slocan City on 3rd July, 1902; Cedar Lodge, No. 35, amalgamated with Centennial Lodge, No. 20, Nanaimo on 11th August, 1902. The Charters of Carson Lodge, No. 37, and Harmony Rebekah Lodge, No. 12, at Carson, were recovered. 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MH ' ' Oh * - Q. \ i *~z* > ; W g f-J ccj r H to m Date Witn INDEX Aged Odd Fellows' Fund Alberta, Fraternal Delegate from to Grand Lodge Degree Conferred for Automobiles, Hire of, for Grand Lodge Officers Ayes and Nays Page 4851 .4806, 4882 4816 4812 4812 4915 Badges Recognized as Regalia 4805 Banks, Operation of Account with - 4909 "B. C. Odd Fellow" 4922, 4923 Charter of Grand Lodge 4889, 4886, 4922 Committees, Appointment of 4806, 4881, 4883, 4889, 4924, 4928 Constitution of Grand Lodge, Amendments to 4899, 4913, 4914 Dawson Lodge, Widow and Orphan's Fund of - 4890, 4910 Delegations, Visit of I | ----- 4888 Deputations, Appointment of - - 4889 District Deputy Grand Masters, Appointment of 4819, 4927 Report of '- 4829, 4878 Division of Jurisdiction for Visitation v 4924 Dudley, R., P.G.M., Death of 4819, 4862, 4921 Easton, Bro. W. O., Bequest of 4854 Election Grand Lodge Officers 4899 Emergency Relief Fund 4851, 4857, 4880, 4923, 4924 Funeral Aid Association of B. C 4815, 4896, 4903 General Relief Committees Gowdy, Frank C, P.G.S., Death of 4860 4921 INDEX—Continued. Page Grand Lodge Charter 4859, 4895, 4912 Date of Meeting 4913 Degree, Conferring of 4812, 4882, 4899 History of 4860, 4889 Hour of Election of Officers 4913 Place o-f Meeting - 4903 Rules of Order Amended - 4914 Officers, Appointment of :...4805, 4879 Election of 4899 Installation of 4925 Master, Decisions by 4820 Appeal to Grand Lodge against_4898, 4923 " Dispensations Granted by —- 4820 Proclamations Issued by 4820 Report of ..4813, 4877 Visitations by 4822, 4877 Representatives, Report of - 4865 Secretary, Report of - 4839 Right of to Submit Questions to G. Sire.. 4898 Sire Decision re Emergency Fund 4880 I Home Fund - 4854 - Trustees Home Fund 4857, 4868, 4879 " Visit of 4859, 4912 Treasurer, Report of 4864 Green Valley Rebekah Lodge, No. 46 ~ 4879 History of Grand Lodge .... Home, Establishment of -— Honourable Veteran Jewels .4860, 4889, 4919, 4934 -•- 4889, 4903 4862 Jurisdiction, Division for Visitation 4924 Manitoba, Fraternal Delegate from 4883 Mayor, City Vancouver, Visit of 4888 McPherson, Dr. J. L., Grand Master, Fraternal Delegate from Alberta 4806, 4882. 4923 Membership of Candidate Who Has Lost Right Arm 4820, 4916 Memorial Page 4922, 4930, 4931, 4932, 4933 "Mountain View" Rebekah Lodge, No. 47, Petition for 4910 INDEX—Continued. Page Odd Fellows' Homes 4819, 4866 Home Fund - 4850, 4854 I Committee 4819, 4858 I Trustees J 4857, 4899 Relief Association of Canada 4817, 4922 tt Past Grand Masters in Attendance 4929 I " Master's Jewel, Presentation cf Bro. Proud foot, P. G. M Pinkerton, A. S., Past Grand Sire, Death and Will of ... "Prince Rupert" Lodge, No. 63, re Odd Fellows' Home. 4928 4862 4819 Reports- Rebekah Assembly, Communications from 4903, Branch 4815, Official Pin for -Committee on Credentials " Distribution 4881, " Finance 4894, 4920, History of Grand Lodge Homes for Aged and Indigent Odd Fellows " Judiciary 4909, Laws of Subordinates I Legislation 4898, 4913, 4919, | Mileage and Per Diem " Necrology " Odd Fellows' Home Fund 4883, 4897, | Petitions " Printing 4895, " Rebekah Degree | Resolutions I State of the Order " " | Statistics re Dues and Benefits I District Deputy Grand Masters 4829, Grand Lodge Officers Master 4813, | | Representatives - Secretary ...: - " Treasurer - Ribbons for Veteran Jewels ~.~ - it It tt tt ft It It a It it tt it 4919 4841 4873 4806 4896 4923 4919 4925 4910 4894 4924 4916 4921 4902 4911 4913 4897 4924 4911 4890 4878 4812 4877 .4865 4839 .4864 4923 INDEX—Continued. Page Rudkin, Bro. W. P., Illness of 4909 Rules of Order, Grand Lodge, Amendment of 4914 "Selkirk" Lodge, No. 12, Invitation of 4810, 4903 Shanks, Bro. R. H., P.G.M., Manitoba, Fraternal Delegate from 4883, 4923 Stock Account ", - 4849 "Sullivan" Lodge, Xo. 35, Institution of ...- 4814, 4839 Surety Bonds, Contract for - 4860, 4921 Swanson, Hon. J. D., P.G.M., Communication from 4810 Thanks, Votes of 4925 Thompson, Bro. H. W., P.G.R., G^and Lodge of Washington, Visit of 4924 Trial Balance 4852 Trustees, Grand Lodge —- - - 4858, 4872 Home Fund ~- - - - 4857, 4879, 4899 Veteran Jewels Issued 4861 " Presentation of 4818, 4832 I Ribbons for - 4923 Victoria Printing & Publishing Co., Offer from 4890, 4913 Visitation, Division of Jurisdiction for 4924 Visitors .4812, 4881, 4882, 4888, 4924 Washington, Grand Lodge of, Greetings from York, J. P.G., Death of 4809 4862 PAST GRAND MASTERS, GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, I.O.O.F. 1—J. S. Drummond 1874. 4—John Weiler 1875. 8—J. P. Davies 1876. 3—R. Roberts .;.. .1877. 2—W. J Jeffree 1878. 9—Charles Gowen 1879. J. Wriglesworth 1880. B. W. Shiles 1881. 20—Henry Waller 1882. 11—Alexander Phillips 1883. 21—W. D. McKillican 1884. 7—Wm. McColl 1885. 5—Frederick Carne 1886. 10—Joshua Davies 1887. re-elected. 1888. 12—J. H Meldram 1889. 16—E. Quennell 1890, 14—J. E. Phillips 1891, 13—J. E. Phillips 1,892. 19—James Crossan 1893 23—T. C. Gray. .1894. 18—W E. Holmes 1895. H. B. Gilmour 1896. W. H. Morton 1897. A. Henderson 1898. 17—d. Welsh 1899. 6—W. E. Johnstone 1900. W Hogg 1901. 15—A. Graham 1902. E. C. Arthur, M.D. 1903 . T. P. Neelands 1904 , D. E Mackenzie 1905. 22—F. E. Simpson 1906. T. Embleton 1907 , H. T. Fulton 1908 Wallace Law 1909 E. L. Webber 1910 W H. Cullin 1911 W. A. Johnstone 1912. 24—R. Dudley 1913. H. White 1914. P. W. Dempster . 193 5. W. H. Brown 1916 . J H. Glass 1917 . R. A. Merrithew 1918. A. E. Harron 1919 . Harry Fooks... 1920, J. D. Swanson 1921, M. J. Phillips 1922, D H. Proudfoot 1923 1—Died 6th February, 1884. 2—Died 18th March, 1885. 3—Died 24th December, 1897. 4—Died 6th September, 1899. 5—Died 7th April, 1905. 6—Died 25th August, 1904. 7—Died 12th June, 1907. 8—Died 20th September, 1879. 9—Died 8th December, 1892. 10—Ceased Membership. 11—Died 22nd November, 1900. 12—Died 24th February, 1905. * .Victoria Lodge, No. 1. . .Victoria Lodge, No. 1. . .Columbia Lodge, No. 2. . .Victoria Lodge, No. 1. .. Columbia Lodge, No. 2. . .Victoria Lodge, No. 1. . .Dominion Lodge, No. 4. ..New Westminster Lodge, No. 3. .. Columbia Lodge, No. 2. ..Victoria Lodge, No. 1. ..Dominion Lodge, No. 4. ..New Westminster Lodge, No. 3. ,. .Victoria Lodge, No. 1. . .Victoria Lodge, No. 1. . .Victoria Lodge, No. 1. ,.. Columbia Lodge, No. 2. .. .Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5. ,. .Dominion Lodge, No. 4. ..New Westminster Lodge, No. 3. ...Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5. ...Western Star Lodge, No. 10. . .Victoria Lodge, No. 1. ,. .Western Star Lodge, No. 10. ,. .Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5. . . Columbia Lodge, No. 2. ... Royal City Lodge, No. 3. ... Vancouver Lodge, No. 8. . .Western Star Lodge, No. 10. ,. .Victoria Lodge, No. 1. . .Kootenay Lodge, No. 16. ... Vancouver Lodge, No. 8. ... Royal City Lodge, No. 3. ...Key City Lodge, No. 42. ...Rossland Lodge, No. 36. ... Harmony Lodge, No 6. .. .Western Star Lodge, No. 10. ...Amity Lodge, No. 27. ,.. Dominion Lodge, No. 4. ..Pacific Lodge, No. 26. . .Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47. . .Key City Lodge, No. 42. ..Columbia Lodge, No. 2. ...Vancouver Lodge, No. 8. ..Penticton Lodge, No. 51. ...Amity Lodge, No. 27. ..North Vancouver Lodge, No. 55. ...Cheam Lodge, No. 28. ... Tatnai Lodge, No. 9. * ...Royal City Lodge, No. 3. ,. .Kootenay Lodge, No. 16. 13—Died 23rd March, 1907. 14—Died 30th January, 1908. 15—Died 13th August, 1909. 16—Died 26th April, 1912. 17—Died 14th February, 1914. 18—Died 13th July, 1914. 19—Died 18th April, 1915. 20—Died 7th May, 1916. 21—Died 5th March, 1919. 22—Died 23rd November, 1920. 23—Died 16th November, 1922. 24—Died 20th September, 1923. ADDRESSES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, I.O.O.F. W. W. WALKEM, Grand Master Ladysmith O. E. FISHER, Deputy Grand Master Penticton R. A. PERRY, Grand Warden - Vancouver FRED DAVEY, Grand Secretary. 1323 Douglas St., Victoria J. H. ASHWELL, Grand Treasurer Chilliwack H. D. EVANS, Grand Marshal Duncan R. S. JACKSON, Grand Conductor Summerland P. PARKER, Grand Guardian Revelstoke F. W. HAWES, Grand Herald | 1 Vancouver REV. T. H. WRIGHT, B.A., Grand Chaplain Vancouver W. A. JOHNSTONE, P.G.M., Grand Representative......Vancouver A. E. HARRON, P.G.M., Grand Representative„..North Vancouver The next Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia will be held at Revelstoke, commencing Wednesday, the 10th day of June, 1925. It SUPPLIES The following rates will be charged for Supplies, all orders for which must be signed by the Secretary, bear the Seal of the Lodge, and be accompanied by the necessary amount to pay for the same. Remit by Money Order or add exchange to cheques. Subordinate Lodge Rituals .—$3.00 Visiting and Withdrawal Cards, Transfer and Dismissal Certificates 20 Book of Forms - 1.00 Book of Odes with Music 1.60 • Code of Laws ~ 2.50 Lodge Odes - .08 Odes with Music, Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges 12 Anniversary Odes 08 Funeral Hymns with Responses ~ .||.08 Funeral Ceremony 60 Anniversary Ceremony ., _ M .50 Memorial and Decoration Ceremony 60 Officers' Roll Book .... M 1.50 Question Book 1.25 Order on Treasurer's Book 250 orders 1.75 Subordinate Lodge Floor Work 70 Black Book | 2.00 Official Certificates and Receipts for Dues, in books of 100 75 Official Certificates and Receipts for Dues, in books of 100 with Name and number of Lodge printed thereon (not less than 500) I „ .85 Secret Work in Cypher, Subordinate Lodges || -j£.60 Attendance Register ,..:...a _ 3.00 Certificate of Membership on plate paper 1.00 Constitution Book and Roll of Members 3.00 Veteran Jewels, each I 11.00 Veteran Button ; 1.50 Offcial Watch Charm -.... | 12.50 Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Subordinate Lodge, each.-J||.65 .Joint Installation Ceremony 75 Subordinate Lodge Degree Chart —j 3.00 Petitions for membership with medical certificate are furnished by the Odd Fellows' Relief Association of Canada, and are supplied to Lodges free.