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Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Annual proceedings
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Grand Lodge of British Columbia
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Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER of ODDFELLOWS &* HELD AT VICTORIA, B. C JUNE 12th and 13th 1912 THE THOS. R. CUSACK PRESSES, VICTORIA PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Grand Lodge%qf British Columbia I. O. O. F. Odd Fellows' Hall, Victoria, B. C, 12th June, 1912. The Grand Lodge convened at 9.45 a.m. on this date, pursuant to notice. Present:— W. H. Cullix Grand Master AY. A. Johnstone Deputy Grand Master R. Dudley . . Grand V^arden Feed Davey Grand Secretary Haeey White Grand Treasurer H. T. Fulton^ P. G. M Grand Representative E. G. Cavalsey Grand Representative Rev. E. G. Milder Grand Chaplain H. Fooks Grand Marshal J. E. Phihney Grand Conductor F. D. Lemieux Grand Herald The Grand Master appointed W. B. Fleming, 'No. 38, as Grand Guardian pro tern. 246 All present were examined, reported duly qualified, and the Grand Lodge was declared open for business. The Grand Chaplain invoked the Divine blessing. The Grand Secretary reported a quorum present. The Grand Secretary presented the credentials of the Representatives-elect, and of the Past Grands entitled to Grand Lodge Degree, which were on motion ordered to be received and referred to a Committee on Credentials. The Grand Master appointed the following as the Committee on Credentials:—Grand Secretary; A. J. Laidlaw, No. 26; C. S. Keith, No. 3. W. E. McCorskie, Grand Master; H. A. Thompson, Grand Patriarch; L. F. Hart, Grand Secretary of the Juris- diction of Washington, and O. E. Tisdale, P.G.M., Grand Secretary, and Fraternal Delegate from the Grand Lodge of Alberta, were announced in waiting. The Grand Master appointed all the Past Grand Masters present to retire and introduce these distinguished visitors, which was done, and they were cordially welcomed to the Grand Lodffe by the Grand Master. The Grand Secretary submitted the name of Bro. D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., as Reading Clerk for the Session, which was on motion approved. The Committee on Credentials presented 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 elected for the ensuing year, and find the following duly accredited:— No. 1. l&*a&^ & « %rt.»«; 3247 Lodge Representatives. Victoria, No. 1 T. C. Hubbard W. W. Gardiner Columbia, No. 2 P. W. Dempster .F. F. Forneri Royal City, No. 3 E. J. Boughen G. E. Gilley Dominion, No. 4 R. A. Anderson J.Bell Black Diamond, No. 5....W. Grieve W. Newton Harmony, No. 6 J. H Morgan I. Heyes Excelsior, No. 7 James Turvey E. A. Nelmes Vancouver, No. 8 A. M. Russell W. H. Brown Tatnai, No. 9 E. T. W. Pearse T. C. Campbell Western Star, No. 10....A. Cleland E. P. Dennis Union, No. 11 Chas. Whyte James Brown Selkirk, No. 12 K. G, McRae J. S. Hooley Cloverdale, No. 15 B. B. Smith Kootenay, No. 16 W. Fotheringhair C. E. P. Watts Duncan, No. 17 J. Boak Vernon Valley, No. 18 F. Cuming Mt. Pleasant, No. 19 F. Trim'ble W. F. McKenzie Delta, No. 21 H. B. Thompson Ashcroft, No. 23 M. Dumond Island, No. 24 J. H. Fairhall Pacific, No. 26 A. J. Laidlaw T. B. Godfrey Amity. No. 27 A. Adams J. W. McDonald Cheam, No. 28 Geo. Vance Rocky Mountain No. 34 .J. T. Wood Rossland, No. 36 Jas Twaddle Robt. Clemas Boundary Valley, No. 38..W. G. Pond W. B. Fleming Silver City, No. 39 H. Anderson Slocan, No. 40 W. H. Pinchbeck Trout Lake, No. 41 0. Jacobs n Key City, No. 42 C. R. Ward W. M. Harris Enterprise, No. 43 J. W. Milross H. Stone Wildey, No. 44 E. L. Hutt Gateway, No. 45 J. Kavanagh Snowshoe, No. 46 .......J. C. Tait Alternates. P. A. McLean W. J. Gower J. Pottinger D. Dewar M. J. Phillips B. W. Shiles, P.G.M F. C. Dillabough E. Bragg T. E. Woodcock H. McKenzie W. W. Walkem W. Gilchrist J. C. Henderson Fred Nelmes W. J. Wriglesworth J. A. Dillabough R. A. Chute H. McLean F. P. Bishop G. Chapman James Smith G. Knight J. Mathie A. D. Matheson E. E. Robinson J. H. Lemmon H. W. Halpenny W. Rice J. Douglas M. McRae A. D. Paterson J. C. Smith E. T. Jones R.'W, Godfrey T. S. Brown D. McPherson J. A. Johnson H. Fooks D. McBeath S. Patterson F. D. Lemieux D. Tattrie F. Buckholz F. Mummery E. H. Patmore W. S. MacDonald A. Driscoll F. J. Smyth J. B. Chapman J. P. McKenzie r*Jr**t-t~i*4' £' 3248 Lodge. Representatives, T. A. Love Mtl Fernie, Xo. 47 T.Robertson J. Lundie Coronation, No. 48 C. H. Hardy Eureka, No. 50 R. Blackburn Penticton, No. 51 J. W. Jackson Maple Leaf, No. 53 C. L. Hdltz Michel No. 54 G. B. Stedman J. A. Murray North Vancouver, No. 55..D. A. McLean Mt. Ida, Xo. 56 S. McGuire Sunshine, Xo. 57 R. Hendricks Okanagan, No. 58 C. N. Borton Orchard City, No. 59 W. Harvey Little Mountain, Xo. 60 .. C. F. Campbell Fairview, No. 61 T. H.-White J. F. Faulkner Grandview, No. 62 R. F. Bristol Prince Rupert No. 63 ....W. G. Barrie Corbin, Xo. 64 W. T. Sproule ■} Alternates. D. Patterson I. E. Covert Thos. Beck O. McPherson M. C. Dunwoodi? R. Wilton J. G. Grant T. A. Sprutson W. T. Moody J. G. Kelly P. A. Ruth J. Talbot w . F '. Schell H . N eelands C. E. Mahon J. R. Clark J. A. Jewet: J. P. Cade T. H . Williams Also that the following Past Grands are entitled to the Grand Lodge Degree 1 Victoria Lodge Xo. 1.. Columbia i i " 2.. Royal City a 1 3... Dominion a 1 A.. Black Diamond K " 5.. Harmony a % 6.. Excelsior a " 7.. Vancouver a " 8.. Tatnai it " 9.. Western Star it " 10.. Union tt " 11.. Selkirk tt " 12.. Cloverdale it " 15.. Kootenay tt " 16.. Duncan a " 17.. Vernon Valley it " 18.. Mt. Pleasant a " 19.. Delta tt " 21.. Island tt " 24.. Pacific a " 26.. Amity tt " 27.. Cheam ft " 28.. Rocky Mountain tt " 34.. Rossland tt " 36.. Boundary Valley tt " 38.. Silver City ft " 39.. Slocan tt " 40.. Key City tt " 42.. W. Gardiner, A. Anderson. 1 Bleasdair W F. F. Forneri, H. G. E. Gilley, E. J. Boughen A. W. Bayliss, J. W. Reid T. Woodcock, J. H. Good J. H. Morgan, I. Heyes E. A. Nelmes, J. Turvey W. E. Smith, A. Ventries F. C. Campbell, R. A. Chute T. Sills, T. Tellefsen James Brown, James Smith K. G. McRae, J. S. Hooley D. Barton, A. A. Connolley W. Swannell, E. E. Robinson H. W. Halpenny, G. V. Altman Fred Cuming W. F. MacKenzie H B. Thompson II J. W. Fairhall, E. T. Jones. D. G. Campbell, J. Boyd Geo Adams, C. J. Purvis G. Vance D. McBeath R. Clemas, W. D. Cross W. C. Pond. C. R. S. Stonier, J. Weatherbie F. Buckholz E. H. Patmore, J. A. Ferguson C. R. Ward Enterprise Lo dge No. 43 Wildey tt " 44. Gateway tt " 45. Snowshoe (t " 46. Mt. Fernie a 1 47. Coronation tt " 48. Eureka tt I 50. Penticton tt 1 51. Maple Leaf tt I 53. Michel tt 1 54. North Vancouver tt I 55. Mt. Ida tt 1 56. Sunshine tt 1 57. Okanagan tt % 58. Orchard City tt % 59. Little Mountain a 1 60. Faifview a " 61. Grandview tt " 62. Prince Rupert tt " 63. Corbin tt " 64. 3249 J. J. Kallman, H. Stone James Roberts J. Kavanagh J. C. Tait, T. A. Love T. Robertson C. H Hardy McDunwoodie J. W. Jackson, R. Blackburn C. L. Hiltz G. B. Stedman, T. A. Sprutson D. A. McLean S. M. McGuire J. Talbot C. N. Borton W. Harvey, W. F. Schell H L. Gillard C. E. M-ahon, J. A. Fraser J. A. Jewett, N. McLeod, R. Bristol J P. Cade W. T. Sproule The Grand Secretary appointed H. T. Fulton, P. G. ~M. Xo. 6, to be Custodian of the Secret Work during the Session. It was on motion resolved:—That the badges supplied by the Local Entertainment Committee be recognized as proper regalia during this session. The Grand Marshal retired, and introduced the Past Grands in waiting, and the Grand Lodge Degree was conferred on the following: "W. W. Gardiner, A. Anderson, AY. McKay, R. B. Elliott, Eo. 1; N. Benneck, H. Bleasdale, F. F. Forneri, No. 2; G. E. Gilley, E. J. Boughen, Xo. 3; F. J. Holland, F. C. Dillabough, No. 4; D. Todd, No. 5; J. EL Morgan, I. Heyes, No. 6; E. A. Nelmtes, J. Turvey, No. 7; m E J Smith, No. 8; T. Tellefsen, No. 10; T. C. Campbell, C. Whyte, J. Brown, No. 11; K. G. McBae, U S. TTooley, No. 12; W. Fotheringham, W. Swannell, C. E. P. AVatts, No. 16; H. W. Halpenny, J. Boat, No. 17; F. Onming, No. 18; W. F. McKenzie, No. 19; H. B. Thompson No. 21 • M. Dumond, No. 23; J. EL Fairhall No. 24; P. Clemas; No. 36; W. G. Pond, No. 38; F. Buckholz No. 40; 0. Jacobson. No. 41; C. R. "Ward, No. 42; H. Stone, No. 3250 •13; E. L. Hutt, No. 44; J. Kavanagh, No. 45; J. C. Tait, T. A. Love, No. 46; T. Robertson, No. 47; R. Blackburn, No. 50; C. L. Hiltz, No. 53; D. A. McLean, No. 55; S. M. McGuire, No 56; C. N. Borton, No. 58; W. Harvey, No. 59; C. F. Campbell, No. 60; C. E. Mahon, No. 61; R F. Bristol, No. 62; W. G. Barrie, No. 63; W. F. Sproule, No. 64; and on A, S. Levy, of Bay City Lodge No. 71, Jurisdiction of California, at the request of the Grand Officers of that State. The Grand Master announced that he would appoint the following Sj)ecial Committees for the present session, viz.: Statistics re Dues and Benefits, Correspondence, Odd Fellows' Home, Rebekah Degree and Resolutions. J3ro. Allison P. G.? of the Jurisdiction of Saskatchewan, w?s introduced and welcomed to the Grand Lodge. The Roll of Officers and Representatives was called. The Grand Master on behalf of the Grand Lodge presented a Past Grand Master's Jewel to Bro. E. L. Webber, P.G.M., No. 27. Bro. Webber responded, thanking the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master made the necessary appointments to fill the standing and special committees, which wlien complete, consisted as follows:— Finance—T. H. White, No. 61: P. W. Dempster, No. 2; W. H Harris, No. 42; T. C. Hubbard, No. 1; H. A. McLean, No. 9; J. Bell, No. 4. Appeals—W. H. Brown, No. 8; A. Adams, No. 27; B. B. Smith, No. IS; W. Fotheringham, No. 16; J. C. Tait, No. 46; I. Heyes, No. 6. Laws of Subordinates—Grand Secretary, W. Newton, No. 5; J. Lundie. No. 47; J. W. Milross, No. 43; J. Brown, No. 11; J. H. Fairhall, No. 24. Petitions—W. B. Fleming, No. 38; F. F. Forneri, No. 2; E. L. Hutt, No. 44; G. Vance, No. 28; W. G. Barrie, No. 63; D. A. McLean, No. 55. 3251 State of the Order—R. A. Anderson, No. 4; A. J. Laidlaw, No. 26; G. E. Gilley, No. 3; S. McGuire, No. 56; T. Robertson, No. 47. Legislation—A. M. Russell, No. 8; J. T. Wood, No. 34; J. F. Faulkner, No. 61; C. E. P. Watts, No. 16; F. Cuming, No. 18; H. B. Thompson, No. 21. Judiciary—T. B. Godfrey, No. 26; C. F. Campbell, No. 60; C. Whyte, No. 11; K. J. McRae, No. 12; W. G Pond, No. 38. Mileage and Per Diem—F. Trimble, No. 19; W. Grieve, No. 5; F Buckholz, No. 40; E. A. Nelmes, No. 7; C. H. Hardy, No. 48. Printing—Grand Secretary, H. Anderson, No. 39; W. W. Gardiner, No. 1; R. Wilton, No. 51; J. S. Hooley, No. 12; C. N. Borton, No. 58. Statistics re Dues and Benefits—Grand Secretary, E. J. Boughen, No. 3; R. Blackburn, No. 50; W. Harvey, No. 59; J. A. Murray, No. 54. Correspondence—G. B. Stedman, No. 54; J. Kavanagh, No. 45; W. T. Sproule, No. 64; R. F. Bristol, No. 62. Odd Fellows Home—D. E. MacKenzie, No. 3; A. Cleland, No. 10; R. Clemas, No. 36: O. Jacobson, No. 41; C. L. Hiltz, No. 53; W. F. McKenzie, No. 19. Rebekah Degree—J. W. McDonald, No. 27; J. Twaddle, No. 36; J. H. Morgan, No. 6; T.C. Campbell, No. 9; J. Boak, No. 17. Resolutions—T. A. Love, No. 46; C. R. Ward, No. 42; M. Dumond, No. 23; J. Turvey, No. 7; H. Stone, No. 43; E. P. Dennis, No. 10. The Grand Secretary commenced to read the minutes of preceding session, when it was moved, seconded and carried. That the .minutes of preceding session as printed be adopted. The Grand Secretary presented the Reports of the Grand Officers in printed form, when it was, on motion, Resolved— That the reports be received, and referred to a Committee on Distribution. The Grand Master appointed the following Committee on Distribution: W. Law, P.G.M. No. 10; H. T. Fulton, P.G.M. No. 6; E. G Cavalsky, No. 5. 3252 Grand Master s Report To the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge of the Province of British Columbia: Dear Sirs and Brothers:— We are gathered together today in the beautiful city of Victoria —the capital of our glorious province, and the home of Oddfellowship—for the purpose of holding the Thirty-eighth Annual Session. As representatives of a world-wide Order which has done and is doing a noble work, let us give heartfelt thanks to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for his manifold mercies in permitting us to again assemble and promote the doctrines and principles of Odd- fellowship. 11 desire to express my sincere thanks to all those who so ably assisted me in the performance of my duty, and to extend to all a hearty and fraternal greeting. When I started on my career as an officer, and when you elevated me to this exalted position, I had many bright .hopes and anticipations, but, alas, I have not been master of the situation to the extent of having all things my way, and was compelled to fore- sro the greater part of my visitations, at least for the present. However, as time goes on, I trust that I shall, in a measure, continue to do my share in assisting those who follow me in office, and make reparation for any faults or omissions. I have endeavored to do myi duty to the best of my ability, and I trust that my feeble efforts will not have been in vain, During the past year we have increased in numbers to the extent of 511, and on 31st December, 1911, had a total membership of 5,820. We have positive evidence of a healthy growth, and as our teachings become better known, the membership is bound to increase. The Grand Secretary's report, which is most interesting, will give you all the figures relating to our numerical strength and financial standing. In compliance with a resolution of the Grand Lodge at its last session, the following circular was issued, extending the time for receiving contributions in aid of the Tranquille Sanatorium: 3253 "To the Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges, "I.O.O.F. of British Columbia. "Dear Brothers and Sisters: "With reference to former appeals to you on behalf of the Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Tranquille, B.C., we beg to inform you that as the building of the Sleeping Pavilion, which it is proposed to furnish, is well advanced, we have assumed the liability of furnishing the same on the lines submitted to you in our circular letter of 12th September last, relying on the membership of this jurisdiction to support us in this undertaking. "Of the $2,000.00 estimated to be the cost of furnishing this Pavilion, $1,795.37 has so far been received, leaving only about $205.00 more to meet the outlay, and as instructions have been given to order the furniture, etc., it is imperative that all sums collected for this purpose should be remitted to the Grand Secretary as soon as possible. "'Will you therefore be good enough tp cause any moneys on hand for this object to be forwarded, so as to relieve us from the financial liability involved, and enable us to pay the billsvwhen presented. tt\T Yours fraternally, "FRED DAVEY, "Grand Secretary/' "W. H. CULLIN, "Grand Master." It is pleasing to note that the response has been generous, and the Grand Lodge is now in a position to fulfill its anticipations and assist the Sanatorium by furnishing, completely, the building erected at Tranquille for incipient cases of tuberculosis. The building contains 24 sleeping rooms, and a large reception room. The executive officers of this Grand Lodge are having prepared a brass tablet, and inscribed thereon a suitable inscription indicating that the Odd Fellows of British Columbia voluntarily contributed a sufficient sum to furnish the building in its entirety. It is expected that the building will be ready and occupied bythe time the Grand Lodge meets. To Past Grand Master Webber is due the thanks of this Grand Body for his untiring work in preparing estimates and supervising the carrying out of this beneficent proposal. I have frequently received invitations from subordinate lodges to attend social functions, present Veteran Jewels, and otherwise assist. Some I have accepted, but in most cases the distance has been too great, and, much to my regret, I was compelled to decline. Quite a large lot of miscellaneous correspondence has passed through this office, and the same is in possession of the Grand 3254 Lodge, together with copies of all letters issued. Owing to the variety of subjects, I do not consider it necessary to give a detailed record in print, but a perusal of the letter book will give any desired information. Several recommendations 'have been received from D.D.G.Ms, on important matters. These will be dealt with by the committees, and an opportunity given to discuss their merits when reported upon. The question of how best to deal with delinquent members, and prevent the large loss thereby, is one that should be freely discussed, and, if possible, a scheme devised that is practicable and effective. In view of the large number of Veteran Jewels presented in this jurisdiction, I would suggest that the Grand Secretary be authorized to print the list of same in the proceedings, giving the name of brother, the lodge name and number, and number of jewel, and date of presentation. I would respectfully suggest that this Grand Lodge take into consideration the advisability of dividing the Province into districts, by lessening the number of D.D.G.M/s, and increasing the area as at present exists. This jurisdiction is altogether too large to expect your Grand Master to officially visit all the lodges, except he be a man of leisure and independent means. It is true the Grand Lodge appropriates a generous amount for this purpose, but it is not altogether the expense of such a trip, it is the time occupied in making the visits that may prevent the Grand Master from accepting office and undertaking the work. This jurisdiction is one of distances, and it will take three months time to cover the ground properly. Very few can spare the time, and I therefore make the above suggestion so that the Grand Master may be relieved of at least a portion of this duty. The following circular was issued by the Grand Secretary, Bro. Fred Davey, in compliance with a standing resolution setting forth the principal items of .the legislation enacted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at its Annual Session of 1911: "Office of Grand Secretary, "Victoria, B.C., December 13, 1911. "To the Subordinate Lodges, "Grand Lodge of British Columbia, I. O. O. F. "Dear Sirs and Brothers: "In compliance with a Standing Resolution of this Grand Lodge, I beg to advise you of the following legislation enacted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at its last Annual Session held on the 3255 18th to 22nd September, 1911, and which comes into force on the 1st January, 1912: 'Section 5, Article XVI. of the Constitution of the Sovereign Grand Lodge was amended by adding the words "Hotel Keepers licensed to sell intoxicating liquors," so that the section as amended reads as follows: "No Hotel Keeper Licensed to sell intoxicating liquors, Saloon Keeper, Bartender or Professional Gambler shall be eligible to membership in this Order." "Past Grands not occupying official station entitled to wear and in possession of a Past Grand Master's, Past Grand Patriarch's, or Past Grand Representative's Jewel, may wear said jewel in lieu of regalia, provided that hereafter such jewels be those issued and sold by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. "In all cases where a member shall apply for his Withdrawal Card for the purpose of becoming an applicant for the institution of a new lodge or encampment, he may pay in advance a quarter's dues at the time of his application. Upon such card being granted and issued if such member shall become sick or disabled, or should die within the period for which such advance dues are paid and before completing his -membership in the new lodge or encampment, said card shall 'be cancelled and said member shall be entitled to all sick and death benefits from his old lodge or encampment, the same as if no card had been issued. "Resolved—That smoking shall be strictly prohibited in all lodge rooms of the Order while the lodge is in session. "Yours fraternally, a FRED DAVEY, "Grand Secretary >j DECISIONS. The following questions have been submitted for decision, and are answered to the best of my judgment, assisted by the law on the points at issue:— Decision 1. Question—Is it legal to use the cube in balloting instead of the ball? Answer—No. The Ritual says that "white balls elect, black reject yj Decision 2. The following questions were submitted to me for consideration, and answers requested. The questions arise from the fact that a committee was appointed to consider ways and means of providing a more suitable way of honoring the memory 3256 of the dead than the usual way of sending flowers on the death of a brother. The committee reported that a small footstone costing about $7.50 would be a more suitable and permanent decoration than flowers, and the report was adopted. The method adopted involved certain expenditures,and suggestions were offered showing how the money was to be collected. Exception was taken to the scheme, and the following- questions were submitted by a member of I larmony Lodge No. 6, and my answer attached to each: Questions and Answers. No. 1.—Can a lodge appoint a committee on the death of a brother to print a ribbon with the three links and in the name of the I. O. O. F. sell the ribbons and proceeds from same to be used to erect a headstone on the grave of a departed brother? Answer- Yes. No. 2.--If so ,can they do so without a dispensation from the Grand Master? Answer—No. No. o -Can a lodge erect a footstone or tombstone on the grave of the departed brother from the funds of the lod~~p Answer—No. ger No. 4—Can a lodge assess its members so as to be able to erect a tombstone or footstone? Answer—No. No. 5—Can a lodo*e assess its members for no stated purpose? Answer—No. No. 6—Can a lodge amend its bylaws and put in force without first submitting same to the Grand Lodge Committee on Laws of subordinates? Answer—No. Decision 3, To John II. Morgan D.D.G.M., District No. 4. Herewith please find reply to your inquiry and my opinion regard- ino- same:— Statement. (1) Harmony Lodge No. 6 has been in the habit of sending floral tributes in natural flowers or globes, to the relatives pf deceased brothers, at a cost of from $5.00 to $io.OO on each occasion. This procedure has been considered by some an apparent waste of money, and in consequence, a committee was appointed by the lodge to devise some other method of showing respect to tile memory of departed brothers.' The committee recommended that a footstone, with the initials of the brother and the three links on the stone, be erected on the grave of the brother buried in local cemetery, at a cost of $7.50 or so, as same would be permanent, and at the same time would be 3257 a means of identifying the graves on "Decoration Day." The cost of this footstone to be charged to the contingent fund of the lodge. Question—Is it legal for for this purpose? Answer—Yes. a lodge to use the contingent fund Statement 2.—Section 2"of Article 15 of the by-laws of Harmony Lodge reads as follows:—"Every member shall, when necessary, be assessed the sum of fifty (50) cents, and the total amount of said assessment shall be carried to the credit of an account which shall be opened in the ledger under the head of "Funeral Account." All moneys paid to the relatives of a deceased brother or wife shall be charged to the said account." This account for the term ending June 30th, 1911, showed a deficit of $102.50, and as no regular method of collection along these lines was adopted by the officers in charge of these matters (as to number of assessments to make) on account of the indefinite form of the by-law; the same committee recommended that the following resolution be submitted. "That the financial secretary be instructed to interpret the words when necessary in the by-laws referred to, to mean after the death of each brother (but not after the death of the wife of a brother." It was considered that by this method the account would be keot in good financial order, and the secretary having definite instructions, could better regulate his assessments. It was considered at the same time that such instructions would avoid the expense of altering the by-laws. Question—Would this resolution, if adopted, be either flection or an amendment to the aforementioned by-law? in in- Answer—Yes. If the Lodge desires such an amendment it would be better to lawfully amend the by-law, removing the apparent discretion of the Financial Secretary, or pass a resolution each time the lodge found it necessary to assess. DISPENSATIONS GRANTED. June 21, 1911—To Rossland Lodge Xo. 36, to wear regalia on Coronation Day. June 30, 1911—To Gateway Lodge No. 45, to hold a picnic on Dominion Day. August 3, 1911—To Mount Fernie Lodge No. 47, to wear regalia at a funeral of a brother Odd Fellow. 3258 September 1, 1911—To Victoria Lodge No. 1, Columbia Lodge No. 2, Dominion Lodge No. 4, Harmony Lodge No. 6, and Duncan Lodge No. 17, to hold a joint basket picnic at Duncan under the auspices of the Order. September 23, 1911—To Kootenay Lodge No. 16, to hold a series of 'social dances in the Odd Fellows' Hall during the winter months of 1911-12. October 10, 1911—To Corbin Lodge No. 64 to elect a third degree member to the chair of Vice Grand. See Busbee's Digest 1903, paragraph 1354. October 12, 1911—To Gateway Lodge No. 45, to hold a ball under the auspices of the Order. October 23, 1911—To North Vancouver Lodge No. 55, to hold a public ball under the auspices of the Order. October 23, 1911—To Corbin Lodge No. 64, to hold an "At Home" on the 29th November, to celebrate the anniversary of, the institution of Corbin Lodge. October 18, 1911—To Boundary Valley Lodge No. 38, to hold annual ball. November 11, 1911—To Tatnai Lodge No. 9, toTiold joint installation in January, 1912. November 23, 1911—To Oheam Lodge No. 28, to hold a ball under the auspices of the Order. November 28, 1911—To Ivy Rebekah Lodge No. 14, to continue to meet pending the issue of a duplicate charter, the original having been destroyed by fire. December 12, 1911—To Corbin Lodge No. 64, to hold a dance on New Year's night, 1912. December 12, 1911—To Mount Ida Lodge No. 56, to hold a ball in the name of the Order. December 16, 1911—To Princeton Lodge No. 52, to elect a Noble Grand in accordance with paragraph 1354, Busbee's Digest, 1903, viz., all members eligible refusing to accept. December 30, 1911—To Mount Pleasant Lodge No. 19, to hold joint installation with Bethel Rebekah Lodge No. 26. January 17, 1912—To North Vancouver Lodge No. 55, to elect a Scarlet Degree member as Noble Grand, all others eligible refusing to accept. March 18, 1912—To Little Mountain Lodge No. 60, to hold a social and dance under the auspices of the Order. 3259 of the Order. April j 1912_To Gateway Lodge No. 45, to hold annual ball. Hi OT 1912-To Mount Fernie Lodge No. 47, to hold annual "At "Home "'under tle° auspices of the Order, on Apnl 25, 1912. May 13, 1912-To Mount Fernie Lodge 47 to attend funeral m regalia. DISPENSATION NOT GRANTED. ~ t. i 1011 Paused to grant dispensation to Camborne T /W^'to'suTp^nd holdinggregular meetings on account of WgdilcuWest0anSdUSnPot being able to get a quorum. APPOINTMENTS. December | ^^S^^K LSno^, auringGBro. Hamilton's temporary absenee from the Province. . I have also made the.following^j— »M1 a^t ^tgjunsdfliio-tnd'm the case of new Lodges m- stituted:— Bro H. Cumming, Dist. No. 14, viee C. J. Beeker. Bro F B. Holmes, Dist. No. 20, viee D. A. McDonald. Bro I E. Covert, Dist. No. 26, viee R. I McTaggart. Bro F Johnston, Dist. No. 35 for Cariboo Lodge No. 65 Bro. L. G. Bennet, Dist, No. 36, for Dawson Lodge No. 1, Dawson, Y. T. INSTITUTION OF LODGES f V01 it issued a dispensation to institute On the 3rd August 1911, 1 issuea p and commlsSioned "Cariboo' Lodge No. 65 sg South *ort j No< g as Special B- | ilfllirlinitilP The Lodge was instituted on Deputy urana iV|^^Ci 6th September, 1911. , I 101 ? T issued a dispensation for the institution On 12th March, 1912, I issued a a P between Vancouver and K ^GWM.,AD/s?»o%DanGdJseveral P.G.M.,, and other members of Vancouver Lodges. 3260 On 18th March, 1912, I issued a dispensation to institute "Sunset," Rebekah Lodge No. 29 at Armstrong, and commissioned Sister Mrs. E. Evans, President of the Rebekah Assembly to institute it, which she did on 2nd April, 1912. I am assured by the respective officers that the prospects of each of these Lodges is very encouraging. I would recommend that Charters be issued to each of these Lodges. REPORTS OF THE D. D. G. M/s. I respectfully submit a condensed report of thevarious D.D.G.M.s throughout this jurisdiction. The number received this year is slightly in advance of previous years, and on the whole are very encouraging. District No. 1—F. C. Dillabough, D.D.G.M., reports having duly installed the officers of Victoria No. 1, Columbia No. 2, and Dominion No. 4, during July, 1911, and January, 1912. Granted dispensation to Dominion Lodge to ballot for and initiate same meeting. The condition of the Order is excellent and degree work exceptionally good, especially the initiatory. District No 2—G. E. Gilley D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Royal City Lodge No. 3, and Amity Lodge No. 27, respectively, in July, 1911, and January, 1912. Condition of the lodges in this district is unusually prosperous. District No. 3—Jas. R. McKinnell, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Black Diamond No. 5, in July, 1911, and January, 1912. Officially visited the lodge on two occasions. Condition of the Order good. District No. 4—J. H. Morgan, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Harmony No. 6, in July, 1911, and January, 1912, in due form. Two dispensations granted: one to hold basket picnic, and another to allow Degree Team to confer initiatory at meeting of Black Diamond Lodge, Nanaimo. The Order is growing steadily. Admitted four new members during term. District No. 5—R. C. Johnston, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Excelsior Lodge No. 7 in regular form in July, 1911, and January, 1912. Excelsior Lodge is in a flourishing condition. During the last year there has been 11 candidates initiated and one admitted by card. Present membership, 105. District No. 6—A. J. Laidlaw, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Vancouver, Western Star, North Vancouver, and Grandview Lodges, assisted by Deputy Grand Master W. A. Johnstone in July, 1911. At the installations in January, 1912, was 3261 again assisted by the Deputy Grand Master, Bro. Johnstone; P.G.M/s Wallace Law, T. C. Gray, H. B. Gilmour, W. Hogg, T. F. Xeedlands, of this jurisdiction; and J. S. Cowan, P.G.M., of Quebec, and J. A. Young, P.G.M. of Ontario. Bro. J. R. Ritchie, P.G., acted as Grand Marshal on all occasions. On April 20th, accompanied Deputy Grand. Master W. A. Johnstone to Central Park, where he instituted Park Lodge No. 66, and at the request of the Deputy Grand Master installed the officers elected, Bro. Ritchie acting as Grand Marshal. Recommends that a more detailed form be issued for the annual report, so that lodges having funds invested would be able to show expenses attached to said investments separate from the lodge expenses. The Order is growing very fast in this 'district and the personnel is of a high standard. District No. 7—Geo. Hayes, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Island No. 24, Little Mountain No. 60, Fairview No. 61, respectively in July, 1911, and January, 1912. The officers of Mount Pleasant No. 19 were installed by the Deputy Grand Master, W. A. Johnstone. Paid official visits twice to each lodge. All the lodges are making great progress in degree work, and adding materially to their membership, and perfect harmony prevails. District No. 8.—E. T. W. Pearse, D.D.G.M., reports the Older growing in his dietrict numerically as well as financially. The membership is of the best material available, and the outlook for a successful year is very bright. Past Grand Masters Webber and Simpson were present on the occasion of an official visit paid Tatnai Lodge No. 9, on April 15. After the initiatory degree was conferred upon three candidates, refreshments were served and a very profitable evening was had by all. The officers of Tatnai No. 9 were duly installed in July, 1911, and January, 1912. District No. 9—John Bennie, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Union Lodge No. 11, Cumberland, in July, 1911, and January, 1912, in due form. Officially visited the Lodge the first meeting in May. The Lodge was never in better condition since instituted. District No. 10—R. D. McDonald, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Selkirk Lodge No. 12, Revelstoke, in July, 1911, and January, 1912. This Lodge is in a flourishing condition, both numerically and financially. Officially visited the Lodge on April 25th, 1912. District No. 11—<B. B. Smith, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Cloverale Lodge No. 15, in July, 1911, and January, 1912, in due form. On the occasion of an official visit on March 30th last found the Lodge in splendid shape and prospects very bright for the future. District No. 12—W. Fotheringham, D.D.G.M., reports^ having installed the officers of Kootenay Lodge No. 16, Nelson, in July, 1911, and January, 1912, and was ably assisted by P. G. Lemmon, as Grand Marshal. As Secretary of Kootenay Lodge, has acting 3262 been present every evening, and did not make an official visit. This lodge is in good condition, and everything seems to be going along well. A number of new members have been initiated during the year. District No. 14—R. A. Coleman, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers in July, 1911, and January, 1912. State of the Order is good. While not increasing rapidly, the Lodge is in a good financial condition and able to meet all its obligations. District No. 17—G. R. Joynt, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Cheam Lodge No. 28, Agassiz., in July, 191 J. and on account of sickness, requested P.G. Bro. Fooks to take charge of the installation in January, 1912. Bro. Fooks kindly officiated. Visited the Lodge officially, accompanied by the Grand Marshal, and was accorded a hearty welcome, and witnessed the degree team under the direction of Captain Morrison, exemplify the initiatory degree in a very impressive manner. The evening closed with a banquet that was enjoyed by all present. The Order is growing in this district. A new paraphernalia has been purchased, and a team of enthusiastic young men are practicing regu larly and are doing excellent work. New members have been added to the roll, and prospects look bright for the future. District No. 18—D. McBeath, D.D.G.M., reports one installation of the officers of Rocky Mountain Lodge N<5. 34, Golden. Condition of the Order is reported good, and prospects are good for this town. Made one official visit during the term, and was well received. District No. 20—Fred B. Holmes, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Boundary Valley Lodge No. 38, Greenwood; Gateway Lodge No. 45, Grand Forks; and Snowshoe Lodge Xo. 46, Phoenix, in January, 1912. The condition of the Order is reported to be good. Bro. Holmes remarks as follows:— In filling P. G. Bro. D. McDonald's position as D.D.G.M., who resigned the latter part of the year, I was at the time living in Greenwood, and able to keep in touch wifh all three Lodges, but circumstances moved me some distance out of town, and I feel I owe both the G. M. and the three Lodges apologies for not having fulfilled my duties as I should have done, being unable to visit Grand Forks, P.G. Bro. G. Rutherford installed the officers for m^ However, I have done the best I could, and trust my explanation will afford me a merciful judgment The greater part of the term the three Lodges were labouring under adverse circumstances— mines and smelters closed on account of coal strikes, but you will see by report below each Lodge is healthy and hopeful. During the year Boundary Valley Lodge has initiated 3, reinstated 1, members on 'books 104, average attendance 15, total assets $7,858.76. Gateway Lodge initiated 16, members on books 104, average attendance 25, total assets $2,500.00. Snowshoe Lodge initiated 4, members on books 116, average attendance 22, total assets $3,912. District No. 21—Neil Tattrie, D.D.G.M., reports having in stalled the officers of Silver City Lodge No. 39, Sandon, in July, 3263 1911, and January, 1912. Officially visited this Lodge on April, 19, 1912, and although few in numbers had a splendid meeting. Each year finds this lodge in a better condition financially, but no increase in membership. After the Lodge closed a banquet was held. and a number of addresses were made by those present, all being well pleased, and a spirit of determination seemed to prevail to make a special effort to increase the membership during the corn- year. ing District No. 22—T. W. Jameson, D.D.G.M., reports having visited Slocan Lodge No. 40 officially on the evening of April 25, 1912, and found the Lodge in a flourishing condition. This Lodge has added two members during the year, not bad for the size of the territory. The finances are in a satisfactory condition. Installed the officers in July, 1911, and January, 1912, in due form. During the term made two official visits. District No. 23—Oscar Jacobson, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Trout Lake Lodge No. 41, in July, 1911, and January, 1912. The condition of the Order in this district is not very encouraging owing to industrial conditions, and there is no immediate prospect of any great improvement. Both Trout Lake and Camborne Lodges have difficulty in securing enough members to constitute a quorum and hold meetings, as some of the members have to attend from a considerable distance. However, I am happy in being able to say that whenever the members of Lodge No- 41 are notified that a meeting is necessary they always respond, and no business remains unattended to. Lodge No. 49 is less fortunate, or its members more apathetic, for although efforts were made by the preceding D.D.G.M. (Bro. Mummery) and myself to have enough members of that Lodge in good standing got together for the purpose of electing new officers and place the lodge in a position to carry on the necessary work of the Order, no meeting has been held for a year or more. District No. 24—C. R. Ward, D.D.G.M., reports having visited Key City Lodge No. 42, officially on the 8th of April. 1912, there being a good attendance. Past Grand Master Simpson also favored the Lodge by attending. After the work was concluded refreshments were served and a very pleasant hour spent in social intercourse. The cause of Oddfellowship in this district is in good hands. The officers are alive and wide awake to the interests of the Order, and it is anticipated that there will be as large a growth this term if not greater than previous terms. District No. 25—N. W. Burdett, D.D.G.M reports having installed the officers of Wildey Lodge No. 44 in July 1911, and deputed P.G W. H. Laird to officiate in January, 1912 the Order in Moyie has suffered in consequence of industrial depression caused by the closing down of the St. Eugene mine and quite a number of the members have removed to Kimberly. However a sufficient number remained to carry on, and the work goes merrily on. 3264 District No. 26—I. E. Covert, D.D.G.M., reports haying installed the officers of Maple Leaf Lodge 53, Hosmer, assisted by P.G. Bro. Thos. Beck, of Fernie, on January__2nd, 1912, and installed the officers of Mt. Fernie Lodge No. 47, on January 10th, 1912. Officially visited Maple Leaf Lodge on April 23rd, 1912, and Mt. Fernie Lodge on April 24th, 1912. The Order in this district is in a flourishing condition in every respect. Notwithstanding industrial troubles during the past year the Order is progressing in membership and finances. In regard to the question of electing all officers instead of the present system, Mt. Fernie lodge is unanimously in favor of electing all officers, while Maple Leaf Lodge is in favor of the present system. During the year have been called upon to render a decision on the following question:— Question and Decision.—Can a D.D.G.M. hold office in a subordinate lodge while holding office as D.D.G.M. Answer—Yes. District No. 27—J. W. Jackson, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Penticton Lodge No. 51 in July, 1911, and January, 1912; visited Lodge three times during term. Decision rendered on question of law re hotelkeepers, bartenders, etc. Not as much enthusiasm as he would like to see, but improving. Since November last the lodge has increased in membership. Would recommend that members be required to memorize obligation of each degree before advancement. District No. 28—N. Huston, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Princeton Lodge No. 52 in July, 1911, and January, 1912. The condition of the Order is good in this district, but regrets that the Grand Lodge officers have not been able to visit it since its institution. District No. 29—J. A. Murray, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Corbin Lodge No. 64, and Michel Lodge Xo. 54, respectively, in July, 1911, and January, 1912. Dispensations granted to Bro. W. T. Sproule, P.G. of Corbin Lodge, and Bro. G. B. Stedman, P. G., to install officers who had been appointed and elected to fill vacancies during the term. Also dispensation to Michel Lodge to confer two degrees at same meeting. Officially visited Corbin Lodge in July, 1911, and January and April, 1912, and Michel Lodge in July, 1911, and January, 1912. Both these lodges are in splendid condition, numerically and financially, notwithstanding the fact that both had great difficulties to contend with owing to labor troubles, which continued for seven months in 1911. The present term has been very prosperous, and each lodge has increased its membership considerably. District No. 30—W. H. Bonus, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Mount Ida Lodge No. 56, in July, 1911* and January, 1912. Issued dispensation granted by the Grand Master to hold ball on December 29th, 1911. The condition of the Order in this district is fair with good prospects for the future. Attendance at lodge meetings is fairly good, but lack of interest in the degree work is very apparent. ^*-iMitJijN *fu. 3265 Recommendations—I would respectfully recommend for consideration the following:—That future Grand Masters, prior to their annual official visit to the small lodges in the interior (which are the ones mostly in need of a stimulus), personally correspond with the D.D.G.M. of said lodges for the purpose of finding out the needs of such lodges, and by so doing be in a position when visiting such lodges, to give the words of praise or censure, that he may consider best suited to create a greater interest in the work of the lodge. Also arrange to have a degree conferred on a regular candidate where possible; have one exemplified for his benefit, or have the secret work of the initiatory degree exemplified by the N.G. or J.P.G. or both, and thus place the Grand Master in possession of actual knowledge of how the work of the Order is being performed in his own jurisdiction. Grand Master to examine officers' roll book, and see if lodge has an attendance register in regular use. The above, in my opinion, would not entail much extra work on the Grand Master, and would make the annual visit an educational one, and be of permanent benefit to said lodges and the jurisdiction in general. And further: In view of the fact that there has been no visits paid by the Grand Master in the interior for the last two years, I would recommend for consideration, as a special treat for this year, the following: That the Grand Secretary be authorized, instructed or requested, as may be necessary, to accompany the Grand Master on his annual tour of the lodges in this jurisdiction, as the custodian of the secret work of the Order. And the Grand Lodge at its coming session be asked to grant an extra appropriation ito cover the expenses of same. This recommendation, if adopted, will enable thousands of Odd Fellows at present residing in B. C. to see for themselves how 'the signs, grips and tokens ought to be made and given. From personal experience I can earnestly say there is a real need for distributing such exact knowledge on this important subject, not only to members of this jurisdiction, but to those of other jurisdictions, who are at present residing and visiting in our jurisdiction of B.C. District No. 31—A. B. Fleener, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Sunshine Lodge No. 57, Kaslo, in July, 1911, and January, 1912, in due form. During the last six months the lodge has made no progress owing to local conditions, not being favorable. New settlers are commencing to arrive and take up land and prospects look bright for the future. The attendance at lodge meetings is very good, nearly all members living in the town being present. District No. 32.—F. W. Andrew, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Okanagan Lodge No. 58 of Summerland, in due form in July, 1911, and January, 1912. Last month visited the lodge officially and witnessed the work of the Order performed in a creditable manner, and without the aid of a Ritual. This is commendable, and should be noticed. On April 28 about 20 brothers visited Orchard City Lodge No. 59, Kelowna, for the purpose of attending divine service in commemoration of the 93rd Anniversary of the Order. During the past year the lodge has grown slowly. The officers are energetic and the district is at the dawn of a prosperous era, and the prospects for the coming year 3266 are very bright. The degree team is in constant practice, and when opportunity offers will give a good account of themselves. This lodge has a permanent entertainment committee, and when no work is on furnish a programme and make the'meeting enjoyable. District No. 33—J. H. Glass, D.D.G.M. pro tern, reports having installed the officers of Orchard City Lodge No. 9, Kelowna, during Bro. Hamilton's absence. This lodge is in fine shape, and has a splendid membership of enthusiastic young men. A most successful entertainment was held under the auspices of the Order, and the speeches made by several members reflect great credit on the committee who had charge of the affair. District No. 34—C. V. Bennett, D.D.G.M., of Prince Rupert Lodge, No. 63, reports having installed the officers in July, 1911, and January, 1912. Officially visited the lodge twice during term. This lodge is in splendid condition. The average attendance is good, keen interest in all questions manifested, and the utmost harmony and good feeling prevail. The lodge has very bright prospects. District No. 35—F. J. Johnston, D.D.G.M., reports having officiated at two installations of the officers of Cariboo Lodge No. 65 during the term. Two dispensations have been issued, one to institute the lodge and the other to wear regalia on the anniversary celebration. This lodge is steadily increasing in membership, and harmony prevails, and great interest is manifested by the members. The work of the D.D.G.M/s during the past year has evidently kept them busy, and the reports submittd show that a substantial increase has been made in almost every Lodge. In one or two cases the lodges have had a hard time to hold regular meetings, and in one case at least a regular meeting seems to be an impossibility. Two or three reports contain recommendaitions that, no doubt, will receive due consideration. In conclusion, I wish to thank the D.D.G. Masters for the very efficient and courteous assistance they have rendered me during my term of office, and the promptness with which their reports were sent in. PROCLAMATIONS. The following proclamations have been issued during the year: 1819—ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION—1912 To the Subordinate Lodges, Grand Lodge of British Columbia, I. O. O. F. Dear Sirs and Brothers:— In accordance with usage, and in compliance with the Proclamation of the Grand Sire, I, William Henry Callin, Grand *§-**£<#£! 3267 Master, by virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby enjoin you to take appropriate action for the due commemoration of the Ninety-third Anniversary of Our Order on the 26th day of April, 1912, by suitable exercises in observance of the day 2nd by public thanksgiving to Almighty God for His manifold mercies to us as individuals and as an Order. :! 3 ; 3: Pi|i: fj And inasmuch as some Lodges may wish to appear in public in Regalia on this occasion, a dispensation is hereby granted them for so doing. W. H. CULLIN, Grand Master. Attest: jll FRED DAVEY, Grand Secretary. MEMORIAL PROCLAMATION. To the Subordinate Lodges, Grand Lodge of British Columbia, I. O. O. F. In accordance with the requirements of the standing resolution of the Sovereign Grand Lodge and in compliance with the Proclamation of the Grand Sire, I, William H. Cullin, Grand Master, by virtue of the powers in me vested, do hereby request all Lodges of this Jurisdiction that have suffered loss of membership by death, to assemble on the second Tuesday of June next, being the 11th day of June 1912, and engage in appropriate services in memory of their deceased members, provided, that if a different dav be more convenient, a lodge may hold such service on that day. And inasmuch as some Lodges may wish to appear in public in regalia on this occasion, a dispensation is hereby granted them to do so. WILLIAM H. CULLIN, Grand Master. Attest: FRED DAVEY, Grand Secretary. VISITATIONS. As already stated, I have been unable to visit most of the lodges owing to circumstances over which I had no control and for which I express my extreme regret. The following visits were made by me, assisted by Deputy Grand Master W. A. Johnstone and Grand Secretary Fred Davey. I wish to thank Past Grand Masters W. Law, H. B. Gilmour, T. C. Gray, T. F. Neelands, D. E. MacKenzie, B. W. Shiles, and D. Welsh, for their attendance and assistance while visiting lodges in Vancouver, New West- 3268 minster, and vicinity, also the D.D.G.M.'s in their respective dis tricts. Monday, April 22, 1912.—Visited Royal City Lodge, No. 3 and Amity Lodge No. 27. Splendid gathering and witnessed the initiatory ceremony which was fairly well done. Quite an interesting meeting was held and a number of speeches made. Tuesday, April 23, 1912.—Visited Mount Pleasant Lodge No. 19. [Members of Island, Little Mountain, Fairview and Grandview lodges were also present, the hall being packed. A most enthusiastic meeting, and witnessed the exemplification of the Third Degree in a very excellent manner. Wednesday, April 24, 1912.—Accompanied by D. G. M. Johnstone, G. Sec. F. Davey, P. G.M. W. Law, and D.D.G.M. Laidlaw, I had the pleasure of visiting the youngest lodge in the jurisdiction. This lodge is only a few months old, and is already showing signs of vigorous life and before long will 'be in a prosperous condition. It is well officered and business appears to be conducted along proper lines. Thursday, April 25, 1912.—A joint meeting of District No. 6 was arranged by D.D.G.M. Laidlaw and was a great success. The large hall on Pender Street was well filled, and I had the pleasure of addressing the memlbers at length on the progress the Order was making in this jurisdiction and the work of the Grand Lodge. The meeting was also addressed at length by Bro. F. Davey, Grand Secretary, and Past Grand Masters Gilmour, Hogg, Gray, T. F. Neelands, and Wallace Law, and several officers of the various lodges present. All spent a most enjoyable evening. Had the honor of presenting a Veteran Jewel on behalf of the lodge to P.G.M. W. Hogg, of Western Star Lodge. Accompanied by the above officers and past officers of the Grand Lodge, I also visited Fairview Lodge No. 61, and was again greeted by a lodge room full of Odd Fellows. This is a splendid lodge, and is composed of excellent material. This Lodge was celebrating its second anniversary by holding a special roll call meeting and was quite a success. Two Veteran Jewels were presented, one by the Deputy Grand Master, and one by myself on behalf of the lodge. After the lodge closed coffee and cake was dispensed and all went home feel- well satisfied with the evening's entertainment. ing Wednesday, May 8, 1912.—Visited Columbia Lodge X accompanied by the Grand Secretary and F. C. Dillabough, D.D. G.M. This lodge is perhaps the wealthiest in the jurisdiction. A good attendanc at the meeting, and the officers acquitted themselves well in conferring a degree. The Grand Secretary also addressed the meeting. Had the pleasure of presenting a Veteran Jewel to Bro. C. Rivercomb, P.G., of Manitoba Lodge No. 1 of Winnipeg. The jewel was forwarded from Win- nioeg to our Grand Secretaiy, with a request that Bro. Rivercomb be made the recipient. The brother gracefully acknowledged the compliment by a suitable reply. 3269 Thursday, May 9, 1912.—Accompanied by the same Grand Officers and Bro. Rev. E. G. Miller, Grand Chaplain, visited Dominion Lodge No. 4. Witnessed the Third Degree conferred on four brothers. The attendance was good and a cordial reception was tendered the Grand Lodge Officers, of whom two are members of this Lodge. Friday, May 10—Visited Victoria Lodge No. 1, accompanied by all the Grand Officers residing in the city. This Lodge is the mother lodge of Oddfellowship in B.C. The attendance was good, and great interest is taken in the work. Recently I had the pleasure of witnessing a competition in the initiatory degree between two teams of Past Grands, representing Columbia Lodge No. 2, and Victoria Lodge No. 1. The work of both was excellent, and on a close decision Victoria Lodge team was declared the winners of an oyster supper, which was supplied by the losing team. NECROLOGY. We have recently had cause to mourn the death of two old and tried Odd Fellows, who have rendered efficient service to the Order in this jurisdiction for many years. Bro. Edward Quennell, P.G.M., P.G.R., passed away on the 26th April last at his home in Nanaimo. I am reminded that it was but a short year ago when, on 26th April, 1911, he presided at a public meeting which I attended and addressed with other speakers on the occasion of the dedication of the new hall of Black Diamond Lodge No. 5 at Nanaimo. He then appeared to be in the best of health and spirits and took a lively interest in the proceedings. Another veteran Odd Fellow, Bro. R. W. Fawcett, P.G., died at Victoria, on the 30th March last. He was for a great many years the Recording Secretary of Columbia deeply attached to our Order. Lodge, and was In conclusion, I wish again to express my thanks and appreciation to the many who have assisted me in the duties of my office during the past year, and more especially the officers and past officers of the Grand Lodge, and to the D.D.G.M.'s for the efficient manner in which they have performed their duties. Yours fraternally, GRAND MASTER, 3270 Grand Secretary's Report To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F. I have again the honor to lay before you a report of the work of the Order in this Jurisdiction for the year ended 31st December, 1911. DurinP* the year two Subordinate and one Rebekah lodge have been instituted, viz., "Cariboo" Lodge No. 65, at South Fort George, by Special Deputy Grand Master Bro. J. R. Campbell, P.G., on 6th September, 1911, and "Park" Lodge No. 66 at Central Park, by Bro. W. A. Johnstone, D.G.M., on 20th March, 1912; also "Sunset" Rebekah Lodge No. 29 at Armstrong by Sister Mrs. Evans, President of the Rebekah Assembly, on 2nd April, 1912. The instituting officers in each case speak highly of the material composing these new lodges, and of the prospects of these additional agencies for the diffusion of the principles of Oddfellowship. The gain in membership during 1911 was 511, being a little under 10 per cent. Thirty-four lodges report an increase, eleven a decrease, and the membership in seven was stationary. The place of honor in this respect is due to "Fairview" Lodge No. 61, Fair- view, Vancouver, which shows a gain of 56 during the year, nearly doubling its membership. I had much pleasure in submitting the record of this lodge to the Grand Sire as a candidate for the banner offered by him to the Subordinate Lodge showing the largest gain during the year 1911. Enquiries have been received from Creston and Powell River as to the steps necessary to be taken to institute Lodges at these places, but as yet petitions have not been received. I beg" to submit the following: tabulated statement:— STATISTICAL. Statement Showing the Result of the Year's Work as Compared with the Year 1910 it it a tt tt a tt tt tt a tt a tt tt tt tt tt tt tt a No. of Lodges 31st December, 1911 No. of Lodges Instituted since.... Dawson Lodge No. 1, Dawson, Y.T., attached to this Jurisdiction by Sovereign Grand Lodge No. Members, 31st December, 191l| 5820 511 Initiated I 6351 Admitted by card..] 154] Admitted as A. O...] 2j Reinstated Withdrawn Deceased Expelled Resigned '. Suspended for cause for N.P.D. Rejected Degrees conferred " Past Grands I 1122! 84 Receipts from Dues 1$ 61,189.85 $ 3,813.73 admissions and degrees $ 16,357.95 $ 357.45 rents and interest $ 35,624.06$ 6,741.71 | all other sources |$ 3,679.91|$ 546.47 Total Receipts ($116,851,771$ 11,459.361 No. of Brothers relieved | 461| 47| Widowed families relieved . .j 29 10 Brothers buried 31 16 Weeks Sick Benefits paid.. . .j 4226| 554 Amount paid for Relief of Brothers|$ 29,563.341$ 5,472.391 Widowed families ...$ 2,194.00$ 1,423.60 Burying the Dead.. .. |$ 2,429.15] |$ 1,240.74 Special Relief 1$ 1,335.901 \% 399.51 Total amount paid for Relief $ 35,522.39 $ 5,230.74 Current expenses.. $ 35,787.91$ 7,305.51 Total Val. Assets of Sub. Lodges. .|$834,170.28)$275.508.57 Average amount of benefits paid toj each sick member |$ Average amount expended for reliefj per member • • • !$ Average Cost per member for cur-| rent expenses j$ Average cost per member for all lodge expenditures !$ a a a tt a 64.13|$ 6.10|$ 6.151$ 12.25]$ 143.33|$ Total amount of assets per member|$ Total amount of relief paid sincel institution of Grand Lodge, 1874 ($545,607.40 * Average duration of sickness per sick member, 9 weeks 1 day 4 hours; increase, 2 days 2 hours. ♦Average duration of sickness per member, 5 days 2 hours; increase 6 hours. 3272 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Cash Received and Paid to Grand Treasurer ON From Whom Received <L> <U <V r-H c o VQ C_i CO M o ,._, V iS <u <u ji . co" rv r-H *s» <6 f » 1 - fH (-* erf r-\ «—1 o r^f »—• , . 1 Ow j o 1 Victoria Columbia Royal City Dominion Black Diamond Harmony Excelsior Vancouver Tatnai Western Star Union Selkirk Cloverdale Kootenay Duncan Vernon Valley Mt. Pleasant Delta Ashcroft Island Pacific Amity Cheam Rocky Mountain Rossland Boundary Valley Silver City Slocan City Trout Lake Key City Enterprise Wildey Gateway Snowshoe Mt. Fernie Lodge Xo. a it r oronation Camborne Eureka Penticton tt tt a tt a tt % t a tt tt tt tt tt tt a tt tt tt tt ft 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 21. 23. 24. 26. 27. 28. 34. 36. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. ($ 126.601$ 123.60| 108.001 120.601 180.00] 130.201 55.301 153.00| 105.60| 237.00 62.40| 89.40| 24.00' 112.20J 40.801 40.20J 79.80! 26.40| 19.20:' 46.201 172.201 152.401 28.801 37.801 99.601 60.851 14.40 22.201 18.601 81.001 79.80! 41.40! 55.201 70.201 78.601 31.201 12.001 16.20! 15.601 112.501$ 107.00) 103.501 105.00! 156.50) 109.501 51.50 132.00 91.00: 196.001 54.00! 81.50 19.50 91.50| 34.00| 31.50| 67.00| 22.00| 16.00| 41.50| 149.00| 124.00! 23.001 31.00| 82.00| 52.00| 11.50| 17.501 15.001 69.00 65.00! 34.001 46.501 55.501 65.501 28.50! 10.001 12.00: 14.501 $ 79.35 31.20 32.00 17.20 .80 28.10 29.10 4.00 40.75 5.711 .80 3.00 7.86 15.75 3.201 8.25 .... 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 12.60| 9.00| 1 6.40| | 6.001 | 7.401 j 9.751 | 3.50| | | 1 1 j 1 1 1 1 2.651 1 7.501 I 1.501 ! 8.501 j 1.751 1 2.00! I 2.001 ! .30! | Forward |$2.990.65!$2,553.00|$387.92| $ 239.10 309.95 242.70 257.60 353.70 240.50 135.40 314.10 200.60 473.75 122.11 171.70 46.50 211.56 90.55 74.90 155.05 48.40 35.20 100.30 330.20 282.80 57.80 76.20 191.35 116.35 ' 25.90 39.70 33.60 150.00 144.80 78.05 109.20 127.20 152.60 61.45 24.00 30.20 30.40 $5,931.57 , 3273 i ended , 1911 ended 1911 I -r- r- From Whom Received H V rH O r-H i <u 3 U <V £ ^ H^ I| \~* Cl o rH (H 13 . X -i_) 11 J §• o o <tii-H f-H ^0 Uw 1 1 Forward .. |$2,990.65 |$2,553.00 l$387.92 $5;931.57 Maple Leaf tt 53.. 37.05 28.50 6.95 72.50 Michel tt 54.. 51.40 50.50 12.45 114.35 N. Vancouver a a 55.. 56.. 28.20 14.40 26.50 13.00 54.70 Mt. Ida .65 28.05 Sunshine tt a 57.. 58.. 31.30 25.20 25.00 21.50 56.30 Okanagan 1.20 47.90 Orchard City tt 59.. 17.40 20.00 2.35 39.75 Little Mountain a 60.. 24.60 23.00 3.90 51.50 Fairview tt 61.. 57.00 58.00 17.25 132.25 Grandview a 62.. 30.00 30.00 2.95 62.95 Prince Rupert a 63.. 31.20 30.00 11.43 72.63 Corbin a 64.. 24.00 19.50 4.20 47.70 Cariboo a 65.. 11.50 59.50 71.00 Park a 66.. 59.50 59.50 Rebekah Assembly . 3.50 3.50 Grand Lodge C ards .... 1.00 1.00 Sunset Rebekah Lo< Is?*? No. 29 .... 10.00 10.00 W. E. Vanstone 166.401 57.00' 117.801 76.00; 166.40 S. R. Lawrence 57.00 T. TT Healev I 117.80 G. A. Macey I 76.00 F. Trimble 133.00! 304.00| 133.00 A Pprrv 304.00 Interest Grand T reas. Act. 24.681 j 24.68 - 3#: .. 1 i 1 1 $3,362.40 1 1 $2,910.00 1 1 $609.43! 1 $854.20| j $7,736.03 3274 ORDERS DRAWN ON GRAND TREASURER V-H . O 3-4 <D <D ?&■ -T Td C$ O iH AS O In Whose Favor. Description o a July Aug. it Sept 1911 May 13 I 26 June 15 " 15 " 15 " 24 26 5 I 10 25 • 5 5 " 14| " 14! " 14; I 14) I 23| Oct. 121 " 121 " 17 24! 4 1 14 " 14 « 19 " 21 1912 Jan. 9| " 13! 1 22| 29 II 10) 151 I 7 7 12 1 " 12 April l| Nov. Dec. tt Feb Mar. it tt tt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7a 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Sovereign Grand Lodge..|Supplies Grand Treasurer |Mileage & per Diem, Sess.'ll W. H. Huxtable |Caretaker Grand See's office V. S. Liddicoat Janitor, Session 1911 Sovereign Grand Lodge.. (Supplies Cross & Co jPremium Grand See's Bond Cranbrook Agency Co...Prem. Grand Treas. Bond.. A. McKelvie Expenses Special Committee Fred Davey, Grand Sec'y]Allowance for office rent.. Sovereign Grand Lodge.. (Supplies Victoria Ptg. & Pub. Co |Printing Proceedings Rebekah Assembly Charter Fees Imperial Bank of Canada Deposit (Home Fund) .... Fred Davey, Grand Sec'y Salary, 3 months ...Postage and Sundries Sweeney & McConnell ..Printing and Stationery ... T. R. Cusack Printing Sovereign Grand Lodge.. Supplies (Imperial Bank of CanadaJDeposit, Home Account ... (Sovereign Grand Lodge..jSupplies $ t < (.' H. Birks & Sons |P.G.M. Jewel Imperial Bank of Canada Deposit, Home Account . Fred Davey, Grand Sec'y|Salary, 3 months * ..(Postage and Sundries .... W. H. Cullin, Gd. MasterjOn account of Allowance Sovereign Grand Lodge..(Supplies u tt tt it it tt tt it tt Imperial Bank of CanadaJDeposit, Home Account ... Sovereign Grand Lodge..iSupplies Odd Fellows Union ....Rent Grand See's office Sovereign Grand Lodge.. (Supplies (W. H. Cullin, G. M. .... .(Funeral Wreath, Mrs.Davej Imperial Bank of CanadaiDeposit, Home Account ..! Fred Davey, Grand Sec'y(Salary, 3 months ...JPostage and Sundries Sweeney & McConnell... Printing, etc [Sovereign Grand Lodge..(Representative Tax 3.00 3.00 3,750.40 20.00 10.00 56.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 150.00 44.20 244.80 30.00 347.50 225.00 76.65 39.65 13.50 60.50 79.60 6.00 6.00 2.70 50.00 41.60 225.00 21.00 25.00 7.40 3.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 239.40 6.00 100.00 111.10 25.00 108.10 225.00 21.65 24.00 150.00 Forward |$6,589.75 3275 3 MH a . o3 O *-• p In Whose Favor. Description. 1 o -*-> rt O u s 1 £0 1 Forward |$6,589.75 8 43 jlmperial Bank of CanadaJDeposit, Home Account 201 44 !W. H. Cullin, G. M On account of Allowance I 20! May 1! I l| 1 it 38.00 25.00 Sovereign Grand Lodge.. (Supplies I 76.00 Sweeney & McConnell ..(Printing, etc I 30.75 Fred Davey, Grand Sec'ylSalary, 3 months I 225.00 .... (Postage and Sundries j 21.30 W. H. Cullin, G. M |On account of Allowance ..j 25.00 $7,030.80 SUMMARY Balance in hands of Grand Treasurer per last report. .$ 4,304.64 Cash received and paid to Grand Treasurer as per foregoing statement • 7,736.03 $12,040.67 Less orders drawn on Grand Treasurer as per foregoing Statement 7,030.80 Balance in hands of Grand Treasurer \ $5,009.87 STOCK ACCOUNT. Dr. Cr. Balance per last Report Goods bought during the year Freight, etc., on supplies from Sov. Grand Lodge Profit on goods sold during the year Goods sold during the year Value of Stock on hand $ 232.781 357.00 17.051 166.721 486.65 286.90 |$ 773.55|$ 773.55 3276 ODD FELLOWS HOME FUND. Receipts. Total Value of this Fund per last report $12,104.16 Interest on Mortgages etc., as per statement 854.20 Interest, Imperial Bank of Canada 19.30 Interest, Dominion Government Savings Bank .36 $12,978.02 How Invested. On Mortgage $11,800.00 Deposit Imperial Bank of Canada 1,164.66 Deposit Dominion Government Savings Bank 12.53 In Grand Treasurer's hands .83 $12,978.02 AGED ODDFELLOWS' FUND. Amount on hand per last report $549.84 Interest Dominion Government Savings Bank 16.47 ' i- $566.31 Deposited in Dominion Government Savings Bank. .$565.82 In Grand Treasurer's hands .49 $566.31 .*4*#t44##»>*»4 TRIAL BALANCE, GRAND LODGE OF B.C., I. O. May, 1912 Folio! Account Dr. 149 217 235 247 272 284 287 295 297 301 303 313 319 325 330 332 334 337 341 355 359 361 363 364 369 376 375 378 382 388 394 400 404 406 408 410 412 416 424 426 428 432 438 440 442 444 446 450 454 458 460 89.05$ 2.90 565.82 2.70 1.60 " 3-^ 546.65 12.00! 3.10! 286.90J Y.90I 2,500.001 200.00, Sovereign Grand Lodge $ Royal City Lodge, No. 3 Aged Odd Fellows Fund Domin. Gov. Sav. Bank, Aged O.F. Fund Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47 1 Selkirk Lodge, No. 12 Coronation Lodge, No. 48 2.00| Camborne Lodge, No. 49 ( Vernon Valley Lodge No. 18 1 1 Dominion Lodge No. 4 Delta Lodge, No. 21 Vancouver Lodge, No. 8 Amity Lodge, No. 27 Cloverdale Lodge, No. 15 Penticton Lodge, No. 51 Furniture and Regalia Ashcroft Lodge, No. 23 Rocky Mountain Lodge, No. 34 Stock Account ; Princeton Lodge, No. 52 Harmony Lodge, No. 6 (Columbia Lodge, No. 2 Boundary Valley Lodge, No. 38 W. E. Vanstone Funeral Aid Association Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 53 Michel Lodge, No. 54 Dominion Gov. Sav. Bank (Home Acct.) Key City Lodge, No. 42 Odd Fellows Home Fund Mt. Ida Lodge No. 56 Okanagan Lodge No. 58 3.60J S. R. Lawrence 750.00 J. H. Healey 1,550.00 G. A. Macey 1,000.00| Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60 F. Trimble : 2,000.00 Grand Treasurer I 5,009.87 Grandview Lodge, No. 62 I Silver City Lodge, No. 39 J 1.401 Gateway Lodge, No. 43 1 |Wildey Lodge, No. 44 Snowshoe Lodge, No. 46 Corbin Lodge, No. 64 1 4.00: A. Perry I 4,000.00 Imperial Bank of Can. (Home Fund) .. 1,164.661 Kootenay Lodge, No. 16 Profit and Loss (Cariboo Lodge No. 65 Union Lodge No. 11 I 166.31 80 .80 16.66 .25 12,978.02 .05 1.50 D./O 6,112.70 2.00 3.80 Park Lodge No. 66 3.00 i$19,717.73($19,7l7.73 3278 It will be noted from the foregoing statement, that the admissions to membership last year were 44 less than the preceding year, but this is more than compensated for by the reduction in the losses, which show a decrease of 84 when compared with 1910. The fact that the loss by suspension through non-payment of dues is 63 less than the preceding year is very gratifying. The lodges in the Kootenay and Boundary districts have suffered through the unfortunate strike in the coal mines, which is now, however, happily ended. The increase in the receipts of the lodges is about the same ratio as the gain in membership, 10 per cent. The total relief paid shows an increase of seventeen per cent, and the current expenses nearly thirty per cent. The invested funds of the lodges show a remarkable increase during the year, amounting to $275,508.57, equal to nearly fifty per cent. Bro. W. H. Leedy, Grand Secretary of Indiana, .has prepared and distributed a very interesting and useful souvenir of the Sovereign Grand Lodge Session at Indianapolis, containing statistics respecting the Order for the year 1910. Under the head of "Resources per Member," British Columbia holds the proud position at the top of the list, with an average of $105.22, whereas the average for the whole Order is shown to be only $31.65 per member. This year we are able to report an average of $143.33 per member, an increase of $38.10. This is no doubt attributable to the rapid rise of realty values in the Coast cities, of which our Lodges have fortunately been a'ble to take advantage. AFFILIATION OF DAWSON LODGE. The Grand Sire having granted the petition of Dawson Lodge No. 1, Dawson, Yukon Territory, to be attached to this jurisdiction, and this Grand Lodge .having conditionally approved of the same at the Session of 1909, the Lodge has been placed under the supervision of this Grand Lodge, and will report to us from the 1st January, 1912. This does not involve the issue of a fresh Charter, nor does it authorize the Grand Lodge to institute new lodges in the Yukon Territory. I would, however, recommend that this lodge De known as "No. 1A," to distinguish it from "Victoria" Lodge, which is No. 1 of this Jurisdiction. I trust that the benefits anticipated by the brethren of Dawson in being affiliated with this Jurisdiction will be fully realized. t> u\ h^Vr rfceived Otters asking whether the Encampment and Rebekah Lodge there could obtain affiliation on similar terms to the Subordinate Lodge. Evidently the Jurisdiction is well thought of in the far North. FIRE I regret to learn that Duncan Lodge No. 17 had the misfortune to lose its hall, Charter and paraphernalia by fire on the 25th 3279 November, 1911. Ivy Rebekah Lodge No. 14 was also a loser at the same time of its Charter and paraphernalia. Duncan Lodge was luckily partially insured. Both Lodges are petitioners for duplicate Charters. GENERAL RELIEF COMMITTEES. The two Committees in this Province have furnished me with the following particulars of the praiseworthy work they have performed during the past year:— Victoria. Vancouver. Total receipts $1109.00 $4756.98 Number of Brothers Relieved 20 84 Number of Brothers Buried -... 1 5 Amount Paid for Relief $987.00 $4503.55 Amount Paid for Management 42.65 182.71 The Secretary of the Vancouver Committee reports that the brothers relieved belonged to 84 Lodges:—viz., British Columbia Lodges, 15; other Canadian Lodges, 21; in the United States 27; in New Zealand, 1. The number of brothers relieved last year shows an increase of sixty-one per cent over the preceding year. TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUM. Generous contributions have been received -since my last report towards furnishing the sleeping pavilion at the Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Tranquille in accordance with the decision of the Grand Lodge at its last session. Bro. E. L. Webber, P.G.M., who has unfortunately been compelled to return to this institution for a time, but whom I trust will shortly be able to leave it with his health fully and permanently established, has been indefatigable in attending to the furnishing of this pavilion, and under date of 30th Aoril, states that he expects to have the furniture all installed before he left for home in about two weeks from that date. No bills have as yet been presented on this account, but there should be ample funds to meet them when rendered. The amount received to date of writing is $2632.32, the latest revised estimate of the cost submitted on 17th October, 1911, was $2011.40, but in view of the excess receipts it is more than probable that this estimate will be exceeded by the purchase of a reserve quantity of bedding, etc., which will always be found useful. A large brass plate is being engraved to be fixed over the fireplace of the reception room, the inscription stating that the building has been furnished throughout by voluntary contributions of the members of the Order in this Jurisdiction. I am hoping to get a photograph of this plate in place, with a view of the exterior of the building, for insertion in the Proceedings of this Session. The following is a statement of the receipts to date to this fund. I have reason to think that there are still some moneys to come in towards this object. If they are received after the account 3280 is closed they will be dealt with as thought best by the Executive officers of the Grand Lodge, and the authorities of the Sanatorium. Victoria Lodge No. 1 $ 116.00 Columbia Lodge No. 2 100.00 Royal City Lodge No. 3 24.50 Dominion Lodge No. 4 29.00 Black Diamond Lodge No. 5 and Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 3, jointly 100.00 Harmony Lodge No. 6 30.00 Excelsior Lodge No. 7 and Ruth Rebekah Lodge No. 4, jointly 91.50 Vancouver Lodge No. 8 312.00 19 10 193.00 30.00 44.00 11.00 24.00 16.50 27.17 * 42.20 26 280.00 \7 27.00 18 60.00 25.00 ; 22.00 5.00 , 25.00 86.50 25.00 Western Star Lodge No. Union Lodge No. 4.... Selkirk Lodge No. 12 . Cloverdale Lodge No. 1^ Kootenay Lodge No. It Duncan Lodge No. 17 . Mt. Pleasant Lodge No. Island Lodge No. 24 .. Pacific Lodge No. Amity Lodge No. 27 Cheam Lodge No. 28 Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 34 Rossland Lodge No. 36 Silver City Lodge No. 39 Slocan Lodge No. 40 Key City Lodge No. 42 Enterprise Lodge No. 43 Wildey Lodge No. 44 Gateway Lodge No. 45 and Banner Rebekah Lodge No. 25, jointly Snowshoe Lodge No. 46 Mt. Fernie Lodge No. 47 ." Eureka Lodge No. 50 Penticton Lodge No. 51 Princeton Lodge No. 52 Maple Leaf Lodge No. 53 Michel Lodge No. 54 North Vancouver Lodge No. Mt. Ida Lodge No. 56 Okanagan Lodge No. 58 .... Orchard City Lodge No. 59 . Fairview Lodge No. 61 .... Grandview Lodge No. 62 .. . Corbin Lodge No. 64 Colfax Rebekah Lodge No. 1 Mizoah Rebekah Lodge No. \ Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. c Beulah Rebekah Lodge No. 5 Laurel Rebekah Lodge No. 9 Deborah Rebekah Lodge No. Ivy Rebekah Lodge No. 14 Queen City Rebekah Lodge No Greenwood Rebekah Lodge No 13 75.45 36.50 48.50 5.00 31.50 15.00 27.00 30.00 57.00 17.00 5.00 5.25 22.25 11.50 14.00 75.00 108.25 26.50 25.00 2.25 25.00 38.50 10.00 10.00 Forward $2,510.07 3281 Forward $2,510.07 Naomi Rebekah Lodge No. 21 107.25 Vermilion Rebekah Lodge No. 24 15.00 $2632.32 DEATHS. I regret to record the death of Bro. R. W. Fawcett, P.G. of Columbia Lodge No. 2, which occurred on the 30th March last. Bro. Fawcett was a faithful and zealous Odd Fellow, and filled the office of Recording Secretary of Columbia Lodge No. 2 for over 35 years. Bro. Fawcett received his Grand Lodge Degree at the institution of the Grand Lodge on 28th April, 1874. Of all the Past Grands attending the institution of the Grand Lodge there are only five with us today, viz., Bros. Chas. Hayward, J. York, and W. H. Huxtable, of Victoria Lodge No. 1; W. J. Armstrong, Royal City Lodge No. 3, and T. Shotbolt, of Dominion Lodge No. 4. It is also with deep regret that I have to announce the death of Bro. Edward Quennell, P.G.M. and P.G.R., of Black Diamond Lodge No. 5, Nanaimo, on the 26th of April last. Bro. Quennell was a Charter member of his Lodge, and Grand Master of this Jurisdiction from February, 1890 to February, 1891. He was ever active in promoting the interests of his Lodge and the Order, and was prominent as a citizen in all work of a public character for the advancement of his 'home city. Bro. Quennell was the first Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment of British Columbia, and served as Grand Representative of the Grand Encampment in the Sovereign Grand Lodge. A wreath was placed on his coffin as a tribute of respect from this Grand Lodge. FRATERNAL DELEGATE. I have received notification that Bro. O. E. Tisdale, P.G.M., Grand Secretary of Alberta, has been appointed to represent that Jurisdiction as a Fraternal Delegate to this Session. I have acknowledged this notification, and have assured Bro. Tisdale of a warm and hearty reception on behalf of this Grand Lodge. CONCLUSION, Brethren which is this in the City of Victoria, you are meeting tnis year not only the capital city of the Province, but the birthplace of Oddfellowship in British Columbia. It was here on 10th March, 1864, that Victoria Lodge No. 1 was instituted. Vancouver Encampment No. 1 was instituted here on 24th January, 1871, and the Grand Lodge was also instituted here on 25th April, 1874, the Grand Encampment on 28th March, 1891, and Colfax Rebekah Lodge No. 1 was instituted here on 15th December, 1887. Prior to the institution of the first Lodge, a band of brothers organized an 3282 Odd Fellows Association here on 5th July, 1858, during the great rush of people to this Province from all parts of the world, consequent on the discovery of gold on the Fraser River. The objects of this Association were of a practical character. A relief committee was formed to relieve any necessitous brothers, and there were a great many who returned from the rush to the mines in broken health as well as in financial straits. A registry was also opened in which members arriving here might record their names, place of destination, and other information which might prove of value should inquiries be made respecting them. So you see, brethren, you are on historic ground as far as Oddfellowship in this Jurisdiction is concerned. The Lodges of this city have endeavored to maintain a high standard of excellence in living up to the principles of Oddfellowship, and their record in the matter of relief disbursed can scarcely be equalled by any Lodges in the entire Order. They are fortunately still possessed of assets of considerable value, so that they will be in a position to carry on the work, they are engaged in, and add to their already creditable record. The history of our Order in this Jurisdiction, our present position and the bright prospects that open up to us in the future, should encourage us in the prosecution of our beneficent work, and inspire us to greater efforts for the extension and upbuilding of our beloved Order. May the proceedings of this Annual Session contribute to this end, and prove a pleasure to all taking part in them, and a bright spot in the history of the work of the Order in this Province. Yours fraternally, Grand Secretary 3283 Report of Grand Treasurer REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F. I beg to submit the following report of my Receipts and Disbursements as Grand Treasurer for the past year: RECEIPTS. ^ 1911. June 15—To Cash received from the late Grand Treas ..$ 4,329.32 July 5— " Cash from Grand Secretary 5.00 I 10— " Cash received from Key City Lodge, No. 42 81.00 Sept. 29— Cash received from Grand Secretary 3,322.80 1912. Jan. 13— Cash received from Grand Secretary 464.30 Mar. 19— Cash received from Grand Secretary 2,687.25 May 13— " Cash received from Grand Secretary 1,151.00 13— " Interest Accrued on Savings Deposits to Nov. 30 16.50 13— Interest Accrued on Savings Deposit to .May 31, 1912 49.00 $12,106.17 DISBURSEMENTS. 1911. May 13—By paid Orders Nos. 1 to 49 inclusive 7,030.80 to 1912. May 31—Balance in hand $5,075.37 Yours fraternally, H. WHITE, I Grand Treasurer. Cranbrook, B.C., May 13th, 1912. -s*.-.•:*■ 3284 Grand Representative s Report To the Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. of British Columbia. In conformity to established custom, your Representatives to the Sovereign Grand Lodge present the following report of the eighty-seventh Annual Session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge held in Indianapolis, Ind., from September 18 to 22nd inclusive. The Session was one fruitful in pleasant recollections on the part of those participating, and also fruitful in progressive legislation for the good of our great Order. Not only were the Odd Fellows warm in the welcome extended, but they were joined by the citizens generally, who vied with each other to treat us hospitably. On Saturday, Sept. 16th, the Sovereign Grand Lodge officers and representatives, with their ladies, were given a delightful excursion to the Odd Fellows' Home at Greensburgh. The Home has been in operation twelve years, and consists of two buildings and a hospital. The seating capacity of the Home is 250 inmates, and the hospital 28. They have a farm of 135 acres in connection with the Home, which was donated by Decatur Lodge No. 103, and citizens of Greensburgh. The property is valued at $300,000, and is maintained by a direct per capita tax of 32 cents on subordinate, 15 cents on Rebekah and 10 cents on Encampment members. Total receipts in 1910 was $35,000.00; expenses $25,712.49. At the present time there are 92 adult and 41 children, their ages ranging from 3 years to 94, and it is their proud boast that they have never lost a child by death. The Home is managed by a board of three directors, one each being elected by the Grand Lodge, Grand Encampment and Rebekah Assembly. On Sunday, September 17th the Rev. Lewis Brown, of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, addressed the Odd Fellows on the theme of "Ideal Brotherhood." The service was well attended, the church being filled to its capacity. In his address the reverend gentleman paid fitting tribute to the work of the various fraternal societies. A formal welcome was extended to the visiting Odd Fellows on behalf of the State, Monday morning, at the splendid Auditorium in Masonic Temple. The officers of the Sovereign Grand Lodge and Grand Representatives convened at headquarters and 3285 escorted by the Grand Marshal and a detachment of Patriarchs Militant, marched to Masonic Temple, the officers of the S.G.L., together with the chief officers of the leading fraternal societies were seated on the stage. The Masonic quartette led the audience in singing "God Save the King" and "America," and the brothers from both^sides of the line joined their voices heartily in both songs, indicating that there is no lack of reciprocity in the matter of fraternity. Brother U. Z. Wiley, Past Grand Master of Indiana, acted as president and introduced as the first speaer, his Honor, Judge A. A. Adams, of the Indiana Court, who in the absence of the governor, extended a welcome on behalf of the State. Judge Adams made a scholarly address, which was interrupted at frequent intervals by hearty applause. The presiding officer next introduced Ex-Vice-President Chas. W. Fairbanks, as a newly initiated Odd Fellow, and this distinguished brother made an address which indicated that he had taken well to heart the ritualistic lessons of the Order. An eloquent response to the address of welcome was made by Grand Sire Cockrun, who fittingly praised the hospitality of the people of Indianapolis and Indiana, and gave an international character to the welcome by special mention of the Canadian visitors as follows: "From Quebec to British Columbia, from the shores of the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans, all Canadian Fellowship is here. The splendid eastern part of this great country of Canada, with its history and traditions; the great Quebec; the Maritime Provinces, with their interests and achieved position; Ontario, with its development and great power; Manitoba and its golden fields of waving plenty, with its invitation to you to come to Winnipeg next year; Alberta and Saskatchewan, the new and live members from the heart of the rapidly developing middle portion of the great northwest, and British Columbia, with her splendid scenery, her great business developments, and recent progress, are all here represented to join hands with the representatives from Maine to California and from Washington to Florida, including every state and territory in the United States, and to legislate in the interest of more than two million men and women marching under the banner of F. L. and T." Bro. Cockrum said the spirit of humanity and fraternity exists in all parts of the world where there are Odd Fellows. For this reason, he thought it was fitting that Odd Fellows in the United States and Canada should work together in harmony in wielding the beneficial influence of the Order, and the teaching of brotherly love and good will toward men. "It is this spirit in our Order," he said, "that has caused the mingling of the flags of the nations." 3286 The invocation at the beginning of the meeting was made by Rev. S. C. Wicks of Jndanapolis, and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. R. K. Stephenson, Grand Chaplain of the S. G. L. At the conclusion of the exercises, the Sovereign Grand Lodge under the direction of Winn Powers, Grand Marshal, and led by a detachment of Patriarchs Militant, commanded by Jos. A. Dehority, proceeded to the Odd Fellows Temple, and at 11 o'clock sharp Bro. John B. Cockrum, Grand Sire, called the Sovereign Grand Lodge to order, and the following officers were present:— John B. Cockrum Grand Sire C. A. Keller Deputy Grand Sire John B. Goodwin, Past Grand Sire Grand Secretary AL Richards Muckle .. Grand Treasurer j. Edw. Kroh Assistant Grand Secretary R. K. Stephenson Grand Chaplain Winn. Powers Grand Marshal W. O. Carbis Grand Guardian Wm. I\. Humphrey Grand Messenger Past Grand Sires:—John C. Underwood, Kentucky; Alfred S. Pinkerton, Massachusetts; E. S. Conway, Illinois; W. L. Kuyken- dall, Wyoming, and Grand Representatives from 39 Grand Lodges and 31 Grand Encampments, making a total of 209 representatives. In drawing for seats, British Columbia, as usual, got as far back as possible. This time we had seats No. 189, 190, 191. Your representatives were appointed on the following committees: Brother Fulton, on Correspondence. Brother Cavalsky, on Patriarch Militant. Brother Bell, on Unfinished Business. 3287 EXTRACTS FROM THE REPORT OF THE GRAND SIRE: It seems but a short time since we were so delightfully entertained by the members of Georgie, in the beautiful city of Atlanta, enjoying the hospitality so noted of our southern friends. The time has come again to meet in annual session. Were it not for the fact that this meeting is held in the home city of the present Grand Sire, I would venture a few words of praise for the splendid Jurisdiction of Indiana, the work and untiring energy in every branch of the Order in this Jurisdiction that has been rewarded by such splendid results, and the enrollment of so large a membership in the divisions of our great army of men and women doing daily battle for our cause in this grand old State I will leave it to you to judge of the conditions here as you find them, and feel confident your opinion when formed and expressed after your sojourn will be a much stronger testimonial than I could give. I congratulate you upon the excellent condition of the Order throughout the world. We meet under the best of conditions in this, the 87th annual, meeting of this Sovereign Body. We have a larger membership than ever before; our financial strength is greater, and in most branches we find unexampled zeal and energy being daily applied to the ennobling work of our great organization for the uplift of mankind and for* the extension of our benevolent and fraternal purposes. CONDITION OF THE ORDER. For the year ending December 31, 1910, the condition of the Order as it relates to membership as follows: SUBORDINATE. Membership, Dec. 31, 1909 i,534>o86 Membership, Dec. 31, 1910 1,583,169 Net gain in the year 1910 49,083 ►-iHI iffiT'j'^jK*: * *!!%5^ r^-*?"". " . 3288 ENCAMPMENT. Membership, Dec. 31, 1909 217,533 Membership, Dec. 31, 1910 221,497 Net gain in the year 1910 3*9^4 REBEKAH. Membership, Dec. 31, 1909 633,615 Membership, Dec. 31, 1910 666,537 Net gain in the year 1910. . 32,922 BROTHERS. § Membership, Dec. 31, 1909 215,280 Membership, Dec. 31, 1910 225,975 Net gain in the year 1910 10,695 SISTERS. Membership, Dec. 31, 1909 418,335 Membership, Dec. 31, 1910 440,562 Net gain in the year 1910 i 22,227 Total 32,922 Total individual membership, including subordinate members and sister Rebekah members only 2,023,731 PATRIARCHS MILITANT. Membership, Dec. 31, 1909 24,351 Membership, Dec. 31, 1910 25,268 Net gain in the year 1910 917 RELIEF. The total relief by subordinates in 1909 was $5,711,049.41 as against $5*356,925 89 in 1909, a net increase in 1910 of $354,123.52. By subordinates $ 5,271,756.79 By encampments 345*431-49 By Rebekah lodges 93,861.13 I $5,711,049.41 RECEIPTS. The receipts of subordinates in 1910 were $17,804,771.58 as against $16,827,728.66 in 1909, an increase of $977,042.92. By subordinates $15,936,158.03 By encampments 927,135.77 3289 By Rebekah lodges 941,477.78 Total $17,804,771.58 INVESTED FUNDS The invested funds of Grand and Subordinate Bodies, Dec. 31, 1910, were $57,743,272.6o as against $53,156,910.14, Dec. 31, 1909, an increase of $4,586,362.46. Of subordinate and Grand Lodges $54,518,782.73 Of encampments 2,282,929.03 Of Rebekah lodges 941,560.84 $57,743,272.60 FINANCES OF THE SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE. Cash on hand Aug. 1, 1910 $ 53,334.66 Received from Aug. 1, 1910, to July 31, 1911 108,791.49 Total receipts $162,126.15 Warrants drawn from Aug. 1, 1910, to July 31, 1911.. .$ 96,117.45 Balance-on hand July 31, 1911 66,008.70 ODD FELLOWS HOMES. In connection with the foregoing financial and membership Statement, I desire to call your attention to the condition of the Odd Fellows Homes throughout the world, as follows: Cost of property $ 2,343,609.94 Present value * 4,200,412.02 Cost of maintenance 660,557 79 Number admitted from date of opening 8,520 Number of inmates 3,499 DECISIONS. During the year I have rendered the following decisions: Decision 1. Question.—Is it lawful for officers or past officers of Grand or Subordinate lodges to use their official titles in endorsing or promoting any insurance or other business? Answer.—No. Decision 2. Question.—The Loyal Protective Insurance Company publishes endorsements of its business, signed by certain officers or past officers of Grand Bodies, using their official titles. It also stated that it is the only insurance company endorsed by Grand Lodge Officers (Exhibit.) Is the Loyal Protective Insurance Company conducting a lawful business in conformity with the tenets of the Order? Answer.—The Loyal Protective Insurance Company is a private enterprise and must be conducted as such It is not in conformity with the law of The Sovereign Grand Lodge to use 3290 the names of members of the Order as members of the Order or as officers of the lodge to promote a private business. Decision 3. Question.—Is it lawful for a brother to act as agent or promote the interests of such an insurance company which uses in its advertising matter official endorsements as described? Answer.—No. (See Sec. 471, Busbee's Digest.) Decision 4. Statement.—Can any portion of the special 5% fund provided for in Article 503 of the Digest, be used for the purpose lodges ? of purchasing jewels for Past Grands, by subordinate Answer.—No. Decision 5. Statement.—The question has been raised as to the true intent and meaning of the law in reference to the regalia of the different branches of our Order, each being kept separate and distinct, and neither to be permitted to loan to any other branch of the Order for display, or any other purpose. The robes, etc., used in the portrayal of the various degrees it is thought by some, in view of the fact that they are manufactured, publicly displayed, and advertised in illustrated catalogues, labelled with the names of the characters they are intended to portray, and the employees of said regalia firms need not necessarily be members of the Order, and therefore the law of our Order should not debar one branch from loaning to the other, when for the best interests of the Order it would be desirable to do so. Question.—Can a subordinate lodge loan any portion of its robes that could be utilized by the male members of a Rebekah lodge in portraying the characters they may take in the conferring of the Rebekah Degree? Answer.—No. Decision 6. Statement.—The Committee on Laws of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, I. O. O. F., had a by-law submitted to them for approval, which reads as follows: "40 If the attending physician advises that the nature of the illness is such that the attendance of a nurse is necessary, one shall be procured by the chairman of this committee, and such attendance shall be continued until terminated by the chairman on the advice of the attending physician, the cost of the said nursing to be paid for out of the Sick Nursing Fund, but in no case to exceed $1.50 per day; if in the hospital 75 cents per day, to be paid to the hospital authorities." 3291 Statement. — The Committee on Laws rules that thvi word day in the 8th and 9th lines be struck out, and the word night be inserted, The Sovereign Grand Lodge having decided that a lodge must provide by its by-laws for night nurses or watchers, and that it may provide for day nurses or watchers, and that in case the word day does not cover both night and day as intended by The Sovereign GrGand Lodge. Question.—Was the Committee on Laws right in striking out the word day and inserting the word night in the by-law? Answer.—No. The committee had no such power. Decision 8. Statement—The Grand Lodge of Manitoba, I. O. O. F ] has instructed its Committee on By-laws to approve of a by-law that reads as follows: "A nurse shall be procured by the Chairman of the Visiting Committee on the advice of the attending physician, the cost of said nursing to be paid out o fthe Sick Nursing Fund, but in no case to exceed one dollar and fifty cents per Calendar Day." Question.—Are the words "Calendar Day" proper words to insert in a by-law in regard to hiring a nurse. The Sovereign Grand Lodge having decided that only night nurses or watchers must be furnished, and that a lodge may provide for day nurses or watchers in its by-laws? Answer.—Yes. Decision 9. Statement.—A and B, hotel owners and keepers, are members in good standing in Addison Lodge, No. 345, both having joined the lodge prior to 1895, when the law was enacted prohibiting hotel keepers tending bar from becoming members of the Order. A and B have been continuous members since joining, have at all times been hotel keepers, and dispensed liquors over the bar. At the general election held in the fall of 1907, the local option question was submitted and the temperance people carried the day, making Addison a dry town for two years and six months. At the general election held in the fall of 1909 the local option question was again submitted and license was restored On October 1, 1910, said A and B procured license and again commenced dispensing liquors over the bar. Question 1.—Are said A and B liable to expulsion from the lodge under the law prohibiting hotel keepers tending bar from being members of the Order? 3292 Answer.—Yes. Question 2.—Does the question of being deprived of the privilege of selling liquor by vote of the people constitute a going out of the liquor business under the law prohibiting hotel keepers tending bar from being members of this Order? Answer.—Yes. Question 3.—Does the resumption of this business, dispensing liquor over the bar, in accordance with the vote of the people and the laws of the State of New York, constitute a resumption of the liquor business under the law prohibiting hotel keepers tending bar from being members of this Order? Answer.—Yes. Decision 10. Statement.—There is nothing in Report 91, page 151, Daily Journal, 1910 session, to show that Article X of the By-laws of The Sovereign Grand Lodge was to be amended by the adoption of said report Article XXX of the By-laws provides that no resolution shall operate to change, alter, or amend any of the By-laws of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, unless said resolution upon its face and by its terms assumes to make such change, alteration or amendment, and shall state distinctly the particular By-law to be affected. Question.—Is not the whole matter set forth in said Report 91 null and void, inasmuch as it was not presented in proper form,. and was in effect an amendment to the By-laws of The Sovereign Grand Lodge? Answer.—It is my opinion that an attempt has been made by Report 91, page 151, Daily Journal, 1910 session, to amend Article X of the By-laws of The Sovereign Grand Lodge. Article XXX of the By-laws of The Sovereign Grand Lodge provides the manner in which the same may be amended. The requirements of Article XXX have not been complied with in the present instance. It is, therefore, my opinion that the whole matter in Report 91 is void and without effect and should be set aside and I have directed the Grand Secretary accordingly. Decision n. Question.—If the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky fixes a minimum fee that shall be charged all who join a lodge in Kentucky, and a resident of Kentucky joins a lodge in another or adjacent Jurisdiction that charges a lesser fee than the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky provides, under the laws of The Sovereign Grand Lodge shall the difference be paid to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky? 4tJ#?i< 3293 Answer.—"Any person residing in one Jurisdiction and joining a lodge or encampment in another Jurisdiction, whose fees for admission to membership, either by initiation or deposit of card, are less than the minimum fees charged in his own Jurisdiction, shall pay to the lodge or encampment he so joins, the amount of the minimum fees charged in his own Jurisdiction, and the lodge or encampment which he joins shall pay the excess thus collected over to the Grand Lodge or Grand Encampment of the Jurisdiction in which he resides." (Busbee's Digest 451, page 131.) I therefore answer your question—Yes. Decision 12. Question.—Did the action of the Grand Lodge of 1898, granting the privilege of adjacent jurisdictions to receive as members residents of Kentucky, and in which this provision is a part of said action—"Provided further that the laws of The Sovereign Grand Lodge are complied with," do away with the law of the Sovereign Grand Lodge as found in Sections 451 and 926, Busbee's Digest, 1903, providing that any difference in fees shall be paid to the Grand Lodge of the jurisdiction in which the candi date is a resi dent Answer.—No. Decision 13.. .Question.—Will both forms of the Veteran Jewel, as now sold, be recognized after January 1, 1911, in lieu of regalia? Answer.—Yes. Decision 14. Statement.—A brother having changed his place of residence, now wishes to avail himself of the advantages of the transfer law of 1904 The lodge to which he now belongs has a level rate of dues, for all its members, of $1.50 per quarter. The lodge to which he wishes to transfer has a graded scale of dues regulated according to the age of the member at admission to the lodge, the minimum rate being $1.55 per quarter. The benefits of the new lodge are also greater than the lodge from which he proposes transferring. Question.—Must the brother pay the rate of dues provided by the new lodge's by-laws or does his connection with his old lodge in any way influence the amount of dues to be paid into the lodge to which he transfers? Answer.—As soon as transfer is effected he will be controlled by the by-laws of the new lodge. Decision 15. Question.—Is a Syrian, entitled to membership in our Order? Arab or an Arabian 3294 Answer,--First* A Syrian ii a Caucasian and it therefor© entitled to membership, (l*roc 1900, page 434> decision ^6.) Second, An Arab or Arabian, is not emit led to membership in our j h der. The best dictionaries state that the Arab is a member of a swarthy race inhabiting Arabia, and largely Syria, and northern Africa. (Sec, 2, Art, m, Constitution, page 783, itusbee's 1 >igest.) Decision 16. Statement.- -The Rituals of subordinate and Rebekah lodges (page 34, subordinate; page 13, Rebekah)9 provide that when balloting upon applications for membership or degrees, it is not permissibly to exhibit the ballot to any member except to the Noble Grand and the Vice Grand, The contention is made that the Ritual governs only in matters purely Ritualistic, and that Grami Itodies may provide by legislation that the ballot may be exhibited to, and examined by, the supporters ol the Noble Grand. Question t.^-Are not the provisions of mentioned, applicable upon all lodges? he Rituals, above Answer.--Yes Question 2,--Do not all of the instructions appearing in any part of the Rituals, whether relating to the degrees or otherwise, apply equally upon all lodges of the Order regardless of the fact that contrary provisions may appear in the constitutions of Grand Bodies having jurisdiction over such subordinates, or that contrary legislation may have been enacted either by such Grand Bodies or by The Sovereign Grand Lodge? Answer,- 3\ c\s Question 3»--Are not all laws of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, Grand or subordinate bodies which conflict in any manner with the provisions of the Rituals null ami void? Answer,- Yes, in so far as they conflict with the Rituals. Question 4,—Can any of the general instructions appearing in the Rituals be changed, altered, or amended by The Sovereign Grand Lodge except by two thirds vote required for a change in this written work of the Order? Answer, -No. (See 5* Art. L Cons Sov. Grand Lodge, page 77^, Busbee's Digest; Sees, 2222-2224 and 2561,) Decision 17- Question i.--Does the adoption of a resolution to establish concurrent jurisdiction throughout a Grand Jurisdiction abridge the rights and intention of The Sovereign Grand Lod go in its provision for the use of 'Transfer Certificates" within Grand Jurisdiction? 3295 Answer.—No. Question 2.—If so, has a Grand Body the right to establish concurrent jurisdiction to the exclusion of this form of change of membership? Answer.—Yes Decision 18. Question.—May a number of members of a subordinate lodge, from their own means, and without expense to any branch of the Order, erect a memorial window in a Sectarian Church, in memory of deceased members of their lodge; said window bearing appropriate inscriptions and using emblems of the Order, together with the name and number of the local lodge, followed by the letters I. O. O F.? Answer.—Yes. Decision 19. Question.—Is the use of the Rituals permissible in public installations, the instructions concerning the' use of the gavel, the entering, retiring and all other instructions found in the book itself being strictly followed? Answer —No. Decision 20. Question.—Can a Third degree member, not being a Past Grand, act as District Deputy? Answer.—No. Decision 21. Question.—Can a lodge charge a brother, coming to it by Transfer Card, $1.00 per year for every year over the age of 45? Answer.—No. Decision 22. Question.—Can a line officer of the Patriarchs Militant purchase and keep in his own possession a Ritual of the Patriarchs Militant degree? Answer —No. Decision 23. Question.—Also, can a line officer or any officer of the Patriarchs Militant, copy the unwritten work of the unwritten work of the Patriarchs Militant degree in full and carry the same in his pocket, and read it in conferring the Patriarchs Militant degree? Answer.—No. •?4f**'££♦*'* 3296 Decision 24. Statement.—A member of the Order resides in California, but belongs to a lodge in Kansas. Such member conducts himself in California in a manner unbecoming an Odd Fellow, and a lodge or member of the Order in California desired to file charges against such brother. Question.—What is the procedure? Answer.—In the absence of any local regulation upon the subject, a member desiring to prefer charge or charges against a member or members of one subordinate lodge shall present such charges in th usual form to such lodge, of which the accuser is a member. Such lodge shall forthwith forward to the lodge to which the accused may belong a certified copy of the. charge or charges, over the signature of the Noble Grand and Secretary, and attested by the seal of the lodge. And the lodge to which such charge or charges shall be sent, shall proceed to hear and determine the same in like manner as if preferred by a member of its own body. (Busbee's Digest, Sec 2019.) (Proc. S. G. LJ 1871, pages 5194-5.) Decision 25. Question.—Who may file charges? Answer.—Any member of a subordinate lodge. Decision 26. Question.—In what lodge should they be filed? Answer.—In the lodge to which the accusing brother belongs. Decision 27. Question.—What lodge has jurisdiction to try the case? Answer.—The lodge to which the accused brother belongs Decision 28. Question.—Can a Grand Lodge charge a sum equal to one year's dues in addition to the price of the certificate, on application for a Dismissal Certificate from a former member who has been dropped for non-payment of dues by a lodge now defunct. » Answer.—Yes. Decision 29. Question.—Has the Grand Master the authority to confer the Rebekah degree on five subordinate members, or five outsiders (eligible to the degree), for the purpose of instituting a Rebekah lodge? Answer.—Yes. Provided the Grand Master is a member of the Rebekah lodge himself. Decision 30. Question.—What will the Grand Master do who is not a member of the Rebekah lodge? v*i%&^ £*£$*] 3297 Answer—Appoint some Past Grand, or Past Noble Grand, who is in good standing in the Rebekah lodge to confer the degree and institute the lodge. Decision 31. Question.—Does any member transferring from one lodge to another have to pay anything extra, he being over forty years of age, under the Transfer Law where the by-laws of a lodge say all applicants over forty years of age must pay the sum of one dollar for each year over forty? Answer.—No. Decision 32. Question.—Is an Assyrian entitled to membership in our Order? Answer.—An Assyrian is of the Caucasian race, and, therefore, is entitled to membership in our Order. Decision 33. Statement.—"Resolved, That Article VII, Section 1, of the Rebekah Assembly Constitution, be amended by substituting the word 'fifty' for the word 'ten/ and by inserting the words 'on all sisters of Rebekah' after the word 'levied,' making the amended portion of that Article read as follows: 'And that an annual per capita tax of not less than fifty cents be levied on all sisters of Rebekah, one-half of which must be paid to the Assembly Secretary on or before the first day of July and one-half on or before the first day of January in each year, and when collected by her to be paid to the Grand Secretary, said tax to be designated as the Gill Home Tax, and to be used in the maintenance of the Home; Provided, That no sister of Rebekah shall hereafter become eligible who has not paid the Gill Home Tax as herein specified, and has not been in continuous good standing for five successive years immediately prior to her application for the benefits of the Home." Question—Is a law constitutional to tax sister Rebekahs for the maintenance of the Home? Answer.—Yes, the Grand Lodge having legislated authorizing the assessment. Grand Bodies are permitted to adopt such laws for the purpose of establishing and maintaining Homes for aged and indigent Odd Fellows and widows of deceased members of the Order, and Homes for the care, protection and education of orphans of deceased Odd Fellows, as they may determine to be consistent with the welfare of the Order in their respective Jurisdiction. (Journal 1892; 13016, 13120, 13161.) Grand Bodies have the legal right and full power to make reasonable and necessary assessments upon their subordinates to provide and maintain Homes foe such dependents. (Journal 1894; 14115; 14150.) Rebekah Assemblies are subordinate to Grand Lodges, and members of Rebekah Assemblies are subject to a tax imposed by the action of a State Grand Lodge. 3298 Decision 34. Question.—Can a Rebekah Assembly make a law (in case the above tax is not paid by the sister and she is suspended for nonpayment of dues from her lodge) that can hold the lodge responsible for the tax? Answer.—No. Decision 35. Question —Can a Rebekah Assembly refuse a lodge their credentials for their delegates to the Assembly, after they have paid their Assembly per capita members have not all paid the Home Tax? tax ,-provided their Answer.—No. Decision 36. Question.—Can the Assembly Rebekah lodge or take its charter in such a case? suspend a Answer.—No. Decision 37. Question.—A new member admitted April 10, August 10, or November 10, should they pay this tax? If so, what part of the year, or would the tax be made up on the report of the members in good standing on December 31 of the previous year, the same as a per capita tax? Answer.—This depends upon local legislation of the Grand Jurisdiction involved. Decision 38. Question.—Who is entitled to vote in the Grand Encampment for Grand Representatives to The Sovereign Grand Lodge? Some subordinate encampments send as many as six or eight to the Grand Encampment, when entitled to only one Have thev a right to vote? Answer.—All persons entitled to vote on any question are entitled to vote for Grand Representatives, unless otherwise provided by local law. Decision 39. Question.—Can a lodge refuse to pay a brother benefits for permanent injury sustained by him while in the discharge of his duties as a car inspector for a railroad company, simply for the reason that he is trying to support himself in another business which produces much less income than he was formerly receiving, but not enough to provide himself and five children with food and clothing? Answer.—No. Decision 40. Question.—While a brother is in good standing in his lodge, and receives an injury which makes it impossible for him to follow his usual occupation, but is able to carry on a •»*#' »Ww 3299 business which does not furnish a sufficient income to support him and his five children with decent clothing and proper and healthy food, can the lodge refuse to pay him benefits? Answer.—No. Decision 41. Statement of Facts.—1. When Brother Otto Hartung, P.G., of Reno Lodge, No. 14, made his will and he included the following provision: "10—I give, bequeath and devise all the residue of my estate, both real and personal, as follows: (a) To the I. O. O. F. of the State of Nevada, the income of my estate to be paid over to them by my executors and trustees annually, if within five years from the date of my death the said I. O. O. F. of the State of Nevada does establish a Home worthy of its name for orphans and foundlings, near Reno, Nevada, and to be known by the name of the 'Royal D. Hartung Home for Orphans and Foundlings,' but if the I. O. O. F. of the State of Nevada does not accept the provisions of this bequest within the time herein mentioned, then I give and bequeath all of my estate to the Board of School Trustees, of Reno, Nevada." 2. He then made further provision that unless the School Trustees did not accept the money under the conditions set forth in the will, then the money, the income of the estate, should go to the University of Nevada. o. The Rebekah Assembly of Nevada, during the past ten years has raised approximately six thousand five hundred dollars for the purpose of building an Odd Fellows Orphans' Home in Nevada. 4. The Grand Lodge of Nevada, at its annual session held on the 20th and 21st of June, 1911, directed its Board of Trustees of the Grand Lodge to act in conjunction with the Trustees of the Rebekah Assembly, and build an Orphans' Home at or near Reno, in such a way as to enable the Rebekah Assembly to secure the income from the Hartung estate to support said Home. 5. Bro. Charles Burke, P.G., of Reno Lodge No. 14, offered to give to the Rebekah Assembly of Nevada sufficient ground for the purpose of building said Home, the same to be in the Burke addition, and to be near the street car line. The Rebekah Assembly, by resolution, on the 21st of June, directed their trustees to act with the trustees of the Grand Lodge, and proceed at once to build an Orphans' Home, accepting Brother Burke's offer, and so build as to avail themselves of the income of the Hartung estate. 6. The income from the Hartung estate will be approximately two thousand dollars per year. 7. It is the judgment of the leading Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Nevada that the two thousand dollars per year income will practically support the Orphans' Home in Nevada for the next ten 3300 years to come, and take care of all the orphans of Odd Fellows who are left without a home. 8. Mr. Hartung died early in the year of 1910, and the executors of his will have asked the Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. of Nevada to give up its right to the estate of Brother Hartung, so that they may give the income from the estate to the University of the State of Nevada, and are very anxious to secure said income for the University of Nevada. Question.—Is there any law or principle in Oddfellowship that would prevent the Rebekah Assembly of Nevada placing over the 1. O. O. F. Orphans' Home the name of "Royal D. Hartung Home for Orphans and Foundlings"? Answer.—There is no law of the Sovereign Grand Lodge to prevent the use of the name of a dead person in connection with establishment of institutions of the Order, such as lodges, encampments, Rebekah lodges, etc. Following this principle, I cannot see wherein there can be any legal objection under the law of the Sovereign Grand Lodge that would prevent the Rebekah Assembly of Nevada placing over the I. O. O. F. Orphans' Home the name "Royal D. Hartung Home for Orphans and Foundlings." Decision 42. Statement.—A number of Scarlet pDegree brothers in this jurisdiction desire to have an encampment chartered to work in the Bohemian language, excepting the ritualistic work, for which The Sovereign Grand Lodge has made no provision. * Question.—Could they be issued a charter to work in the Bohemian language, which would mean keeping their records and transacting all encampment business in that language, but conferring the degrees in the English language? Answer.—No. An encampment may not be organized to keep its records and transact its business in the Bohemian language, and confer the degrees in the English language. This, because there is no law of The Sovereign Grand Lodge authorizing the same. Decision 43. Question.—Does the Transfer of Membership Law, as it now stands, apply to the quasi-independent jurisdictions, and in particular to the Jurisdiction of Sweden, as governing the transfer of membership from that jurisdiction to a lodge in our own jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, and vice versa? Answer.—Yes. This law applies to all jurisdictions acting under the authority of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, and must be so respected. Decision 44. Statement.—Our Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment acting under legislation digested in paragraphs 834 and 838 of Busbee's Digest, has enacted legislation providing that mem- **il*b& 3301 bers of our Home are not entitled to benefits, and are not subject to the payment of dues. The R. W. Grand Lodge F. and A. M. of Washington is opening a home for indigent Masons in this State. Under the rules and regulations of the trustees of the Masonic Home, as well as the rules and regulations governing the Odd Fellows' Home of Washington, a member must be indigent and without means of support or income to be eligible to membership in the home. Under the statutory laws of this State, neither of these homes can accept any compensation for the care or maintenance of the members. Some of the members of the Odd Fellows' Home expect to be, and no 'doubt will be at their own request, transferred to the Masonic Home, as soon as it is opened. ' Question 1.—Must the subordinate lodge, I. O. O. F. pay benefits on account of disability of one of its members, who is a member or inmate of the Masonic Home of Washington? Ans wer 1.—Yes. Question 2.—If your answer is in the affirmative, to whom shall the benefits be paid? Answer 2.—To the brother. Question 3.—Must the member pay dues to his subordinate lodge while a member of the Masonic Home? Answer.—Yes. Decision 45.—At the annual session of our Grand Lodge the following resolution was adopted: Resplved, That the Grand Secretary be and he is hereby authorized to correct the records of this Grand Lodge in the matter of the record of standing of Martin Garrett, of East Tacoma Lodge, No. 89, so as to show continuous good standing of Brother Garrett. Statement.—The records of the Grand Secretary's office show that, prior to the admission of Brother Garrett to East Tacoma Lodge he was a member of Sumner Lodge, and some time in 1900 he was dropped for non-payment of dues from said Sumner Lodge, through no fault of his, from the fact that he wrote the secretary of said lodge, who failed to send him a statement of his dues, and the first notice Brother Garrett had was that he was dropped for non-payment of dues. Resolved, That Sumner Lodge be requested to correct the records of said lodge so as to make the chain of membership continuous. Question 1.—Does this action of the Grand Lodge cure the break in the continuity of Brother Garrett's membership, and would 3302 Brother Garrett be entitled to purchase and wear a Veteran Jewel? (If it were not for his suspension for non-payment of dues, as above noted, he would have twenty-five years' continuous membership.) Answer 1.—No. Decision 46. Statement.—At the recent session of our Grand Lodge the following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary is hereby authorized to correct the records of this Grand Lodge as to the standing of W. H. Hughes, of Seattle Lodge, No. 7, so as to show continuous good standing of Brother Hughes. Further, Resolved, That Seattle Lodge, No. 7, be requested to correct the records of said lodge so as to make the chain of membership continuous. Brother Hughes was dropped while in Alaska through failure of transmission of mail. The records of Seattle Lodge, No. 7, as well as the records of the Grand Secretary's office, show that Brother Hughes was dropped for non-payment of dues on October 16, 1894, and that he was reinstated on October 8, 1901. With the exception of this break the membership of Brother Hughes has been continuous since May 19, 1870. Question 1.—Does this action of the Grand Lodge cure the defect in Brother Hughes' membership; and is he a Veteran Odd Fellow, entitled to procure and wear a Veteran Jewel? Answer 1.—No. Question 2.—Has the Grand Secretary any right to change the records in his office as directed in said resolutions? Answer 2.—No. Question 3.—Has the Grand Secretary a right, on this record. to procure a Veteran Jewel for Bro. W. H. Hughes? Answer 3.—No. COMMITTEE CHANGES. Of the special committees appointed at the last session of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, Past Grand Sire A. S. Pinkerton, of Massachusetts, resigned as a member of the Special Committee to Codify Laws, giving as a reason therefor that his business engagements were such that he could not give the time to do the work properly. Accordingly, I made Bro. C. D. Rinehart, of Florida, chairman of the committee, and added to the committee Bro. F. P. Trautmann, of New York. 3303 The appointment of Bro. F. P. Trautmann as a member of the Codification Committee caused him to resign from the Special Committee on Patriarchal Branch of the Order, and I appointed in his place Bro. H. N. Kingsbury, of Massachusetts. On account of Brother Kingsbury's appointment to the vacancy on the Special Committee on Patriarchal Branch of the Order, he resigned from the Special Committee on Ceremony for Dedication of Public Buildings as its chairman, and I therefore tendered the position of chairmanship to Bro. W. H. Mohr, of Pennsylvania, and have left one place vacant, as I deemed it unnecessary to add to the committee as it remains after Brother Kingsbury's resignation. I trust these changes will meet with the approval of The Sovereign Grand Lodge. VISITS. During the year I have had great pleasure in visiting the jurisdictions of Kentucky, Masachusetts, Maryland, District of Columbia, Utah, Colorado, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio and Ontario. I have found the membership in general, in all these jurisdictions, active and energetic, pushing forward in every way for the advancement of our interests, and from my observation everything is being done that can be done by the membership in general to care for and extend our work. CODIFICATION OF LAWS. The special committee appointed at the last session of The Sovereign Grand Lodge to codify the laws held a meeting in Indianapolis, March 18. There were present Bro. C. D. Rhinehart, of Florida; Bro. L. J. Eastin, of Missouri, and Bro. F. P. Trautmann, of New York. This committee, together with the Grand Sire, held a conference on the subject of codification of laws, and agreed upon a plan to be pursued by the committee so that all of the live law of the Order may be collected and arranged in such a way as to be intelligently understood by any member of the Order into whose possession it might fall. It will require great labor and research and much time to complete the work, and, therefore, the special committee will not be able to report in full at the present session. I earnestly recommend that this committee be continued with power to perfect its work as outlined, and I sincerely believe that the work when completed will be so satisfactory and so beneficial to the Order that every one of you will be pleased and will feel fully justified in having authorized it. OFFICIAL CERTIFICATES. The question of the forgery of the Official Certificate, and the fraudulent use of such certificate, has been before this Grand Body 3304 for its consideration heretofore. Some legislation relating to a change in the form of the Official Certificate^ so as to have the same uniform, and afford the best protection to members throughout the whole domain of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, is needed. e( It is further to be observed that the law is not sufficiently strong to compel the use of the Official Certificate by all jurisdictions, and that in some jurisdictions no Official Certificates have been used in the past year by some branches of the Order, and in many jurisdictions very many fewer certificates than should have been used. The law relating to the use of the Official Certificate should be such as to compel their universal use by all branches of the Order. It is a species of insubordination to The Sovereign Grand Lodge for jurisdictions to refuse or neglect to use Official Certificates. I therefore recommend, and strongly urge upon this Grand Lodge: 1. That the law be so amended as to provide that all branches of the Order must use the Official Certificate as the only official receipt, or receipt entitling one to evidence of membership in, the right to visit lodges, and enjoy the benefits of the Order. That all lodges, encampments and cantons, be required to issue Official Certificate as a receipt for dues when dues are paid, and that no other receipt, or substitute of any kind, for Official Certificates shall be given to a member, and that such Official Certificate shall be given as such receipt for dues, at the time dues are paid, whether the same be demanded or not 2. That the form of Official Certificates be changed and simplified as much as possible, and that such means of protection as necessary to prevent the forgery or fraudulent use thereof, be adopted. 3. That for the full and complete enforcement of the law relating to the Official Certificate every Grand Master and Grand Patriarch on the first day of January and July of each year be required to issue to all their subordinates, respectively, a letter calling the attention of such subordinates to the law, and requiring them to use no other receipt or certificate in connection with the payment of dues. 4. That a penalty, and the manner of its enforcement, be provided to be enforced against any jurisdiction that shall fail to require the use of the Official Certificate by all of its subordinates. IMPERIAL ORDER OF MUSKOVITES. Especial attention of the Representatives is invited to the former action of this Grand Lodge toward the members of the 3305 Imperial Order of Muskovites who are members of our Order. Toleration and kindness toward all, freedom of thought and action not inconsistent with our teachings, are lessons taught by our rituals, and should be taught by our actions. Much complaint has come to me from members of the Order who have become members of the Imperial Order of Muskovites, that they have been unkindly dealt with by this Sovereign Grand Lodge in its action towards them. I know the spirit of fraternity that prevails throughout our vast membership is of the highest order; that every one of you desire to deal fairly and justly with all; that any action you have taken in the past, if wrong, will be promptly corrected; that you wish at all times to be careful of the rights and interests of the Order universal, and at the same time to do no wrong to any. I have been furnished with a copy of the constitution, and also a copy of the ritual of the Imperial Order of Muskovites. There is not one word in either of them confining membership in that order to a membership in our Order. I do not believe that this Grand Lodge desires to be unfair, or to evidence in any way a spirit of intolerance by deciding that no member of our Order shall be a member of the Imperial Order of Muskovites. We might just as well so that no Odd Fellow could be a Mason, a Knights of Pythias, Red Man, Maccabee, Modern Woodmen or a member of the Knights of Khorassan or the Mystic Shrine, or any of the kindred fraternal orders of the world. It may be that the membership of the Imperial Order of •Muskovites is largely composed of members of our Order. If so, what is the harm? Can we afford to deny the right to our membership to join any order, club or society not inconsistent with our principles or teachings? No part of our Ritual, regalia or laws are used by this Order. It is no infringement on any of our rights that our members may become members of the Imperial Order of Muskovites. Then why should we say by law, or by any action we may take that so long as the organization does not impose upon our rights as an Order none of our members shall become its members? With relation to such action as has been taken heretofore relating to side degrees or organizations recruiting from our membership, using in any way the symbols, signs, mottoes, name, regalia, paraphernalia, or other things belonging wholly or partly to Odd Fellowship, I have nothing to say except to approve, but as to the Imperial Order of Muskovites, which order is a club, in fact, of men who spend their own means in their own way to their own purposes, which are not inconsistent at all with our Order's interests, I cannot see why we should say our members may not participate with them and become members of their organization. I therefore recommend that careful and painstaking consideration be given this subject by a special committee of three or five to be appointed. 3306 REFERRING TO THE TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUM. The further consideration of the establishment of a Tuberculosis Sanatorium was left in the hands of a special committee appointed at the last session of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, which committee we expect to report at the present session. I wish to add to what has already been said upon this subject that I had occasion to visit the sanatorium of this character established by the Modern Woodmen of America at Colorado Springs, Colorado, and found this establishment most thorough and complete, and one of great merit and worth to that order, and if any plan could be devised whereby such an institution could be maintained by our Order, I think it would be beneficial to the Order, humane, and of great aid to the various subordinate lodges throughout the world. GRAND SECRETARIES AND GRAND SCRIBES. It is with great pleasure that I mention the fact that I have noticed the good work that is being done by the Grand Secretaries and Grand Scribes of the various jurisdictions to advance the interests of the Order in general. Their meetings as an association, during the sessions of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, have proven well worth the effort and expense incident thereto. The Order universal is receiving an impetus and encouragement from their meetings and the action taken by them collectively that results in harmonious and useful methods for the Order's progress. I indulge the hope that all jurisdictions may encourage this association by sending their Grand Secretaries and Grand Scribes as representatives thereto in future years. THE FRATERNAL PRESS. There is no independent work connected with our Organization that is doing greater good than the work that is done by the Fraternal Press. The publishers and editors of the various papers and magazines constituting what I style as the Fraternal Press of Odd- fellowship have been untiring in their zeal to advance the interests of our great Order throughout the world. They are unselfish, energetic, patient and thorough in all that they do to this end, and have been of great help in securing the attention to our Order that has been most benficial in caring for its many interests. I desire to extend to each and all of them my personal thanks for their kindly co-operation and assistance, and to urge upon the membership in general that loyal support be given to these various publications. CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V. At the last session of The Sovereign Grand Lodge we were called upon to individually extend our sympathy to our Canadian 3307 brethren on account of the death of King Edward VII. The great loss to the Provinces of the Dominion of Canada on this account is peculiarly noticeable. Many of the most loyal Odd Fellows of the world live within the territory of Canada, a part of the world under the care of this great King. At this time we felicitate with them on the ascension to the throne of the new King, and have noticed with great pleasure and interest the reports of the various ceremonies of the coronation of King George V. and Queen Mary, and we join with all his loyal subject in giving expression to the sentiment—"Long Live the King." NECROLOGY. The dread reaper, death, has visited our membership during the past year with severe results. Many of the leading members of the Order have been removed from our midst, and from the activity incident to their membership. Their lives and work will last in the memories of those associated with them as grand examples of our great Institution. So many good men have been taken from us that space will not permit me to mention all, but I take this opportunity to refer to the demise of Past Grand Sire Fred Carleton, of Texas, one of the sturdy, active, energetic, substantial Odd Fellows of his day. His loss to the Order is great, and I cannot find words to fully express its scope. I have heretofore referred to the Proclamation issued at the time of Brother Carleton's death. Also, I am pained to report the death of Past Grand Sire Milton J. Durham, of Kentucky. This grand old men was an inspiration to every Odd Fellow during his entire lifetime as a member of the Order. His pure life, high purpose as a man, and his Christian character exemplified in his everyday life, are tributes to the worth and exalted position he had gained as a citizen, an Odd Fellow and a friend. Last October I visited the city of Lexington, his home, and dedicated the new Orphans' Home, of which he was president. His address on this occasion, as President of the Home, introducing the Grand Sire, was full of tender love and sentiment connected with the institution and the Order. He will be missed in the councils of our great Organization, and his place will be hard to fill. At the time of his death I issued Proclamation heretofore referred to and submitted with this report. I recommend that a committee composed of all the living Past Grand Sires be appointed to prepare suitable memorials for Past Grand Sires Carleton and Durham. Although I do not feel permitted to report the names of all the leading members throughout the world that have died during the year, I cannot refrain at this time from mentioning the great loss 3308 to this Order in the death of Bro. Joseph B. King, Grand Secretary of the Grand Jurisdiction of Ontario. He was an active, earnest, zealous Odd Fellow, serving as Grand Secretary of that jurisdiction for forty-five years. His life was pure and noble, gentle, kindly and lovable, and was admired by all who knew him. His loss to the Order is universal, is very great, and especially so to the jurisdiction of Ontario, which he so faithfully served. I recommend that a special committee of the Grand Representatives of the jurisdiction of Ontario be appointed to prepare suitable memorial to be acted upon by this Grand Lodge and printed in our Proceedings. ACCIDENT TO BRO. JOHN C. SMITH. Grand Representative John C. Smith, of the jurisdiction of Australasia, met with a severe accident while returning from The Sovereign Grand Lodge session at Atlanta last year. During a storm at sea he was thrown against some part of the ship in such a way as to break his hip. I wrote to him, conveying my personal sympathy and the sympathy of The Sovereign Grand Lodge on account of his sad accident, and I hope for his early recovery and the extension of his useful life that has proved so helpful to his fellow-men and of such great benefit to the Order in general. PATRIARCHS MILITANT BRANCH. The condition of the Patriarchs Militant branch of the Order, and the laws relating to its management, have given me no little concern during the past year. The question of its future conduct is one to which I desire to especially direct the attention of the Representatives. Careful, painstaking, and full consideration should be given to .the needs of this branch of loyal brothers who so unselfishly devote themselves to our work and the laws for their government should be fraternal, kindly and fair to their interests. The Grand Sire, by law, is the Commander-in-Chief, and yet the law provides for the election of a General Commanding whose term of office shall be four years, while that of the Grand Sire is but two years. The General Commanding is elected during the middle of a term of Grand Sire. It will, therefore, be observed that the term of office of the General Commanding, to which he is elected, in part, extends over the administration of three Grand Sires. This is the only Branch of the Order having a distinctive head in any way. There is no more reason why the Patriarchs Militant should have a separate official as its Commanding General, than that the Encampment or Rebekah branches should have their separate executive heads. There should be but one head to the Order, and that should be filled by the Grand Sire. 3309 I do not make these observances from any personal reason, but I believe the good of the Order, and the future welfare of the Patriarchs Militant branch, require that your attention be called to these facts, and I submit that some change with relation to the office of General Commanding should be made. And I recommend that the office of General Commanding, as an elective office of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, be abolished, and established as an apointive office of the Grand Sire, and that each Grand Sire be authorized at the beginning of his term to appoint a General Commanding to serve during his term as Grand Sire, and if vacancies occur in the said office, for any reason, that the Grand Sire be authorized to fill the same. Also, that the Grand Sire be clothed with authority to remove the General Commanding for cause at any time. NATIONAL REBEKAH ASSEMBLY. The question of establishment of a National Rebekah Assembly will necessarily come up before the Grand Lodge as a matter of unfinished business, and some action with reference thereto will undoubtedly be taken. I respectfully invite your earnest consideration of this subject and request of you to give your time and best thought to the same. ESTABLISHMENT OF SUBORDINATE LODGES WORKING f|ft I IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES. As you will note by the statement and question submitted in connection with my Decision 42, the point has been raised as to whether an encampment could be chartered to work in the Bohemian language, except that the ritualistic work shall be done in the English language This, for the reason that we have no encampment ritual in the Bohemian, the purpose being to allow the ritualistic work to be done in the English language, and have all encampment records and transaction of all encampment business in the Bohemian language I have decided that there is no law authorizing this to be done, but I can see no reason why this Grand Lodge should not confer upon Grand Jurisdictions authority to permit the establishment of a subordinate lodge or encampment, permitting" its records to be kept in other than the English language, in cases where there has been no translation of the ritual. I therefore recommend, that appropriate legislation be enacted so a lodge or encampment may be instituted, under the jurisdiction of any Grand Lodge or Grand Encampment, with permission to keep its records and transact its business in any other language than the English, and where no translation of the ritual has been had in the language used by the lodge for its working purposes, that the ritual in the English be used. And that in the case of the establishment of a lodge under these conditions, the Grand Lodge mi 3310 or Grand Encampment instituting the same may require by law that a translation of the records of such lodge, in English, shall be furnished the Grand Officers of the jurisdiction where it is located, upon demand THE ORDER IN AUSTRALASIA. As indicated by my report of correspondence had with all jurisdictions, found in this report, I desire to especially cadi the attention to the good work being done in the jurisdiction of Australasia by our good brothers, Geo. T. Clarke and John C. Smith. The letter dated May 29, from Brother Clarke, is full of interest to the Order in general, and the report made by himself and Brother Smith at the triennial session of the Grand Lodge of Australasia, held at Melbourne, on May 16, 17 and 18, 1911, attached to his letter, contains much information that will be of general interest to the Order. REMOVAL OF CANAL ZONE LODGE TO EMPIRE. I have given permission to Canal Zone Lodge, No. 3, located at Culebra, Canal Zone, to move to Empire, about one and one-half miles distant. There are only a few members at Culebra, while there are several at Empire, and besides it is represented that Empire is a larger place with a larger field to draw from. Under the representations made to me by the lodge and Bro. B. F. Sisson, District Deputy Grand Sire, I believe this removal will be to the advantage of the Order, and I ask your approval to my action. OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS. I call the attention of the Representatives to that part of this report relating to correspondence which sets out replies received to letters addressed to all Grand Sires, Grand Masters, Deputy Grand Sires and other Grand Officers located in foreign jurisdictions. The wholesome sentiment expressed in these replies has been a source of great satisfaction to me, and have no doubt will prove so to all of you. The unselfish, devoted work being done by the brethren in foreign lands is of the highest order, and beneficial to the Order in general, and deserves and should receive from this Grand Body expressions of its approval. In connection therewith I wish you to refer to the letter received from Bro. John C. Smith, of Australasia, relating to the establishment of our Order in England, and I express the hope that ultimately we may be successful in so doing, and I sincerely wish that no effort may be neglected to that end, and recommend that such action be taken by this Body as will at least make it possible that we may exhaust every means to have our great Organization established in our mother country—England. 3311 INTRODUCTION OF THE ORDER IN BELGIUM. I received a letter from Bro. Jean H. Odink, dated July 1, asking permission to institute a lodge of our Order at Antwerp, Belgium, same to be under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands, until further order of The Sovereign Grand Lodge. It is represented to me that members to the number of fifteen desire to found a lodge at Antwerp, in Belgium, thus introducing the Order into that kingdom, and affording opportunity for extending our influence into this new territory. After consideration, I decided that the request of the Grand Master of the Netherlands should be granted, and I therefore gave him permission to grant a charter to such a lodge, to be known as Belgia Lodge, Xo. 1, the same to remain under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands until the further order of The Sovereign Grand Lodge. UNAUTHORIZED CIRCULARS OFFERING ARTICLES FOR SALE TO MEMBERS OF THE ORDER. Grand Secretary Goodwin has called my attention, in a letter of August 1, to printed circulars issued to aid the sale of a pin, the proceeds of which, it is claimed," are to be applied to a charitable purpose. It seems that this circular was sent out in one of the jurisdictions without the consent of the Grand Master. • Attention has also been called to the fact that other articles have been offered to lodges by members of the Order without any charitable purpose accompanying such offer. We, therefore, have the anomalous condition under our law that even relief cannot be applied for without the consent of the Grand Master, and on the other hand it seems that a scheme that is not in the nature of a raffle or a game of chance is authorized under our law as it now stands and is interpreted. It is my opinion that some legislation should be enacted by this Grand Body that will prohibit the sale of articles to members of the Order, whether for charitable or other purposes, without proper consent, excepting, of course, the sale of proper article for use of the Order by regalia houses, and excepting also, letters in behalf of the circulation and work of the recognized fraternal publications. It is my opinion that such legislation would practically stamp out many unworthy and undeserving schemes. I therefore recommend that the matters referred to be given careful consideration, and that such legislation be enacted as will provide the necessary protection to the Order in this behalf. PROCLAMATIONS. During the year I have issued the following Proclamations 3312 Proclamation, To all Grand Lodges, I. O. O. F. With great sorrow we have learned of the death of Past Grand Sire Fred Carleton, of Texas. His connection with our Order and his work for its advancement wil be cherished by the members of the Order everywhere for all time. We deplore his untimely death, and extend to his family our earnest sympathy. Out of respect to his memory it is ordered that the charters of all Grand Lodges in the several jurisdictions under The Sovereign Grand Lodge be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days from receipt of this order. Fraternally yours, JOHN B. COCKRUM, Grand Sire. Attest: JOHN B. GOODWIN, Grand Secretary 1819. 1911. Anniversary Proclamation. The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Office of the Grand Sire. To the Officers and Members of Grand and Subordinate Bodies of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and to all whom it may concern: In accordance with usage and the resolution of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, I, John B. Cockrum, Grand Sire, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby enjoin upon all Grand and Subordinate Bodies of the Order to take appropriate action for the due commemoration of the ninety-second anniversary of our Order on the twenty-sixth day of April, 1911, by suitable exercises in observance of the day and by public thanksgiving to Almighty God for His manifold mercies to us as individuals and as an Order. Done at Indianapolis, Indiana, this the fifteenth day of February, Anno Domini nineteen hundred and eleven, and of the Order the ninety-second year. JOHN B. COCKRUM, Grand Sire. Attest: JOHN B. GOODWIN, Grand Secretary. 3313 Proclamation. To all Grand Lodges, I. O. O. F.: Death has again visited our Order and removed from our midst one of the most lovable characters in the whole domain of Oddfellowship. An All Wise Providence has seen fit to take from us Bro. Milton J. Durham, Past Grand Sire, of Lexington, Kentucky. He was one of the most lovable of men, a most loyal Odd Fellow, a most sincere friend, an example in his entire lifetime of the principles of our Great Order. It is with deep sorrow that we notify the brotherhood of his passing away. It is ordered that the charters of all lodges be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days, and a copy of this Proclamation be sent to his widow and to each Grand Jurisdiction. JOHN B. COCKRUM, Grand Sire. Attest: John B. Goodwin, Grand Secretary. Memorial Day Proclamation. The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Office of the Grand Sire. To all whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: In accordance with the requirements of the standing resolution of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, I, John B. Cockrum, Grand Sire, do hereby request all subordinate lodges under the various jurisdictions of the Order that have suffered loss of membership by death to assemble on the second Tuesday of June next, being the 13th day of June, 1911, and engage in appropriate services respecting their dead members, such services to be conducted in an appropriate manner; provided, that if a different day be more convenient for any jurisdiction to hold such memorial services, the Grand Master thereof may select such day, and the Grand Master may issue his proclamation in accordance therewith. Information of the decease of the following prominent and representative members of the Order has been received since our last Memorial Dav, viz.: 1. Arkansas.—March 27, 1911, A. C. Jones, Past Grand Representative. *?*•* *»">• ? 0. 3314 Connecticut.—April 27, 1910, George N. Moses, Past Grand Representative; aged 73 years. August 9, 1910, George H. Cowell, Past Grand Representative; aged 70 years. October 21, 1910, Bradley S. Keith, Past Grand Representative; aged 73 years. Delaware—August 26, 1910, Daniel W. Brereton, Past Grand Representative; aged 79 years. June 11, 1910, George M. Stevenson, Past Grand Representative; aged 57 years. Illinois.—December 31, 1910, Jno. C. Smith, Past Grand Representative; aged 78 years. February 17, 1911, R. W. S. Wheatley, Past Grand Representative; aged 60 years. Indiana.-^-August 26, 1910, James B. Kenner, Past Grand Representative. June 6, 1910, Geo. W. Trester, Past Grand Representative. February 21, 1911, H. J. McSheehy, Past Grand Representative. Iowa.—September 4, 1910, J. J. Mclntire, Past Grand Representative; aged 65 years. March 11, 1911, X. S. Johnson, Past Grand Representative; aged 67 years. Kentucky.—December 24, 1910, Thos. James, Past Grand Representative; aged 61 years. February 12, 1911, Milton J. Durham, Past Grand Sire; aged 87 years. Maryland.—January 4, 1911, Wm. M. Isaac, Past Grand Representative; aged 76 years. Maritime Provinces.—February 4, 1911, William Kenney, Past Grand Representative; aged 55 years. Massachusetts.—July 28, 1910, Charles C. Fuller, Past Grand Representative; aged 58 years. July 31, 1910, Chanes Q. Tirrell, Past Grand Representative; aged 66 years. Michigan.—May 15, 1910, D. Gibbs Palmer, Past Grand Representative; aged 81 years. September 10, 1910, Simeon S. French, Past Grand Representative; aged 94 years. Minnesota.—February 5, 1911, J. C. Cockburn, Past Grand Representative; aged 68 years. 3315 23. Mississippi.—September 4, 1910, A. B. Wagner, Past Grand Representative; aged 78 years. 24. March 21, 1911, W. H. Bleything, Past Grand Representa tive; aged 68 years. 25. New Hampshire.—April 19, 1910, George A. Bailey, Past Grand Representative; aged 63 years. 26. New Jersey.—February 19, 1911, August Grassmann, Past Grand Representative; aged 63 years. 27. New York.—August 19, 1910, Jacob Stern, Past Grand Re presentative; aged 59 years. 28. North Carolina.—December 31, 1910, Charles F. Lumsden, Past Grand Messenger; aged 55 years. 29. Ohio.—September 6, 1910, Franklin Ellis, Past Grand Representative; aged 57 years. 30. February 24, 1911, John C. Whittaker, Past Grand Repre sentative; aged 55 years. 31. Ontario.—November 20, 1910, Leonard Ferguson, Past Grand Representative; aged 72 }rears. 32. March 25, 1911, Josiah B. King, Past Grand Representa tive; aged 74 years. 33. Oregon.—January 30, 1911, Wm. P. Burns, Past Grand Re presentative; aged 87 years. 34. Rhode Island.—June 26, 1910, Peter J. Trumpler, Past Grand Representative; aged 63 years. 35. South Dakota.—January 5, 1911, H. M. Wallace, Past Grand Representative; aged 40 years. 36. Texas.—November 11, 1910, Fred Carleton, Past Grand Sire, aged 69 years. 37. Washington.—December 21, 1910, J. V. Meeker, Past Grand Representative; aged 86 years. 38. West Virginia.—June 6, 1910, Jno. Beckley, Past Grand Representative. 39. Wisconsin.—June 30, 1910, T. K. Dunn, Past Grand Repre sentative; aged 72 years. 40. March 3, 1911, F. S. Woodnorth, Past Grand Representa tive; aged 61 years. Done at Indianapolis, Indiana, this thirteenth day of April, 1911, and of our Order the ninety-second year. JOHN B. COCKRUM, Grand Sire. Attest: JOHN B. GOODWIN, Grand Secretary. 3316 1851. 1911. Rebekah Anniversary Proclamation I.O.O.F., Office of the Grand Sire. To whom these Presents may come, Greeting: Whereas, The Rebekah degree was established on the twentieth day of September, 1851, and The Sovereign Grand Lodge has provided that it be celebrated annually by proper ceremonies; Now, therefore, I, John B Cockrum, Grand Sire, by virtue of said authority, hereby recommend all Rebekah Assemblies and Rebekah lodges to set apart the twentieth day of September, 1911, for its due observance as the Sixtieth (60th) Anniversary of said degree. And to that end to dedicate the occasion to appropriate exercises and thanksgiving to Almighty God for His manifold blessings to the members of the Rebekah degree, individually and collectively. Done at Indianapolis, Indiana, this, the twelfth day of July, A. D. 1911, and of the Rebekah degree, the sixtieth year. JOHN B. COCKRUM, , , Grand Sire. Attest: JOHN B. GOODWIN, Grand Secretary. CONCLUSION. With a grateful heart and with much personal satisfaction I look back over the year's work just being completed, and am justified in extending my earnest congratulations for the effort and good work of our membership in caring for the Order's interests everywhere. If we continue in the same way our Order will keep in front of the great army of men and women engaged in the work of extending fraternalism, will lead the the march for human uplifting, and will have done its full share toward the general education of the world upon the lines of universal peace. I wish to especially thank the Grand Secretaries and editors of the Fraternal Press everywhere for their kindly assistance, and to extend my kindest appreciation and thanks to Bros. John B. Goodwin, Grand Secretary; M. Richards Muckle, Grand Treasurer; Hon. J. B. A. Robertson, G. R., Oklahoma; Hon. Robt. T. Daniel, G.R., Georgia; Hon. Frank C. Goudy, G,R., Colorado; Hon. W. H. Leedy, G.R., Indiana; Hon. C. D. Rinehart, G.R., Florida; Hon. F. P. Trautmann, G.R., New York, and Hon. L. J. Eastin, G.R., Missouri, for their useful assistance. I hope to see good work done by this session, and leave to your consideration the work herein recommended with the full assurance that you will know that my efforts are for the good of the Order in general and for no other purpose. 3317 I wish you all a pleasant stay in my home city and a safe return to your respective homes. Fraternally submitted, JOHN B. COCKRUM, Grand Sire. i APPENDIX TO GRAND SIRE'S REPORT. REPORT OF GENERAL COMMANDING. Hon. John B. Cockrum, Grand Sire and Commander-in-Chief: Sir and Sire: Optimistic as have -been several preceding annual reports, this can be none the less so, by reason of the gratifying conditions prevailing throughout the Patriarch Militant, and the constantly increasing membership, pleasing to each individual active member, and from whom no pessimistic utterance is heard. Constant reiteration of the statement that the Militant is not progressing and increasing as anticipated may raise a doubt with some, but not in the minds of those identified therewith and serving within its ranks. In 1885 the Patriarchs Militant* was authorized. Warrants for cantons and authority to muster being by or on recommendation of Grand Patriarchs and Grand Encampments. This procedure was found so impractical that it was dropped in 1888. The Militant continued with but indifferent success, for different reasons, until 1892, when all legislation was practically repealed, and in 1893 new regulations adopted. Additional favorable legislation was enacted in 1899, and in 1902 an officer was placed directly in command. In 1903 a plan for reorganizing the Militant and placing it entirely under the Grand Encampments and Grand Patriarchs, was presented, but the same was amended into the present plan, and since December 31, 1902, there has been admitted 24,324 of the present total membership of 24,815. The net results for the year ending December 31, 1910, is 3779 admitted to the ranks, w.*th 43 new cantons and 464 increase in membership; making the total number of cantons 822, with the total membership 24,815. The net loss for suspensions, death and discharge being 13 per cent, as against 16 per cent for the year previous. There was invested in equipment during the year $137,633.41, or $36.42 for each chevalier admitted; making the total amount invested in equipment $654,345.59. The amount of cash on hand was increased during the year by $2,269.32. Total amount on hand December 31, 1910, -being $38,528.22. Expense of maintenance and operation during the year was $79,912.20, or $3.22 for each chevalier. The expense being increased $7,148.61 over the previous year, when with a total expenditure of $72,763.59, it was $2.98 each. 3318 Of fraternal organizations there is no end or limit. The spirit of fraternalism is as old as the human race, and while the first brother of the first race asked the question, "am I my brother's keeper," that he might evade fraternal responsibility, the same question has come down the avenue of ages, answered in the affirmative, by assuming fraternal responsibility. The grumbler or pessimist never advances a city, never builds for the future, is never a pioneer in the reconstruction of a wilderness and never gains for himself a happy success. Happiness, contentment and gently breeding are not in him. He chills the organization of life, fills the air with pessimism, and can see nothing in the doughnut but the hole. Invariably does he save to himself a penny while costing his affiliations many dollars. All questions are approached by the narrow alley way of economy, rather than on the broad avenue of generosity. The foundation of life is faith, the reciprocating energy friendship, the inspiring influence love, the realization that stands is truth and at the end of life, hope. A chain of conception that reaches from the cradle to the grave. The faith in an organization must extend with candor to all its features, all may not view alike the conception, but with inauguration should come cordial support. The friendship that will stand the test of criticism, realizing full well the imperfections of life, is golden, all others but dross. The love that inspires and ever lives, is alone within the comprehension of brotherly love. The truth that will stand amidst contending tempests is, after all, but the truth. Hope is ever the inspiration, the possibility of success and achievement, the background of ambition and the tinted rainbow oi promise in the fatherhood of man. Because of a firm belief in these tenets and an absolute conviction that by and through the Militant organization, as now constituted, there is presented, as in no other form possible, a degree of attainments and physical perfection unsurpassable; a personal responsibility and social standing of equality, not otherwise possible; a pride in and for the Order, with admiration and respect for the individual, otherwise unattainable, has the work of organization been continued from year to year. As to the success the record is now fully established and presented. Much has been built from nothing, many embarrassments have been encountered. At all times an undertow of hostility and disregard, as reported by the Department Commander of Indiana, has been in evidence, which has ever been met with a spirit of harmony and peace. The General Military Council has been organized, as authorized, and put on a self-sustaining basis, with a Military Secretary, assisted by a stenographer in charge, at no expense to The Sovereign Grand Lodge, but absolutely subordinate thereto in all its efforts. A system of inspection and memorial observance, with a complete medical and hospital corps, inaugurated, each being the more and more perfected as length of time permits. The system of sales of supplies and profits to The Sovereign Grand Lodge has been improved, if not made perfect. In whatever direction that seemed or appeared best for the Militant, with a due regard and fealty for The Sovereign Grand Lodge, all its officers and members, at all times ready and subject in action and movements to the wish or request of the Grand Sire as Commander-in-Chief, have efforts ever been extended. To accomplish and execute under regulations provided, 3319 has been the aim, without other thought, cheerful compliance therewith being a pleasure. Let it not be understood that personal claim is made for the present Militant achievement and standing, rather let the credit and honor therefor go to and be bestowed upon the very many active officers and chevaliers to be found within the ranks. If without egotism, it was ours to conceive and direct, it was theirs to dare and do. It is the sum total of their effort, their enthusiasm, their pride and their money. While there are many, very many, who might be mentioned as builders, as laborers in this uniform vineyard, yet there is one who through all the years has been our counselor and supporter, considerate and kindly in all his work, and a more admirable gentleman never graced the position of Adjutant-General than he to whom we are so greatly indebted, Hon. John B. Goodwin, Grand Secretary. To all our associate officers of the general staff, particularly Major-General E. W. Bradford, Brig.-Gen. John B. Goodwin, Brig.-Gen. H. S. Liddle, Brig.-Gen. S. H. Foxwell, Brig.-Gen. E. H. Kinney, Brig.-Gen. L. C. Smith, Brig.-Gen. Charles Miller, and Col. Fred. A. Groom, is great appreciation extended for their continued and most hearty co-operation, the many courtesies received with favors unlimited. The service and comradeship has ever been one of love and happiness, may it have been to each a pleasure. Soon our army is to concentrate in its annual cantonment, and become the guests of that prince of Department Commanders, Maj.-Gen. De Hority, at the home city of the Grand Sire. Starting early with the year, every effort has been given that the number present shall be befitting the occasion and complimentary to the Militant. Unfavorable rail rates, particularly from Western territory has proven a serious bar, and yet a most sanguine feeling is felt that the showing made will be satisfactory and gratifying to all. With compliments and high esteem, is this report respectfully submitted. MANLEY A. RANEY, General Commanding. Marengo, Iowa, July 31, 1911. Extract from the Report of the Grand Secretary, To the Sovereign Grand Odd Fellows: Lodge of the Independent Order of Officers and Representatives: Herewith is submitted to you in eighty-seventh annual session the report of this office, showing the work accomplished during the past year, and the condition of all branches of the Order at the end of 1910 (except for the Patriarchs 3320 Militant, which will be found in the separate report as Adjutant- General). The results shown will be gratifying, as much progress has been made and prosperity prevails in all branches. The year 1910 will be memorable in our history as marking an epoch in the reaching and passing of the two million membership mark, the total membership at the close of the year, including only subordinate lodge members and sisters of the Rebekah branch, being 2,023,731, of which the subordinate lodge membership is 1,583,169, and sisters of the Rebekah branch 440/562. The net gain in subordinate lodge membership is 49,083, compared with 41,608 in 1909, while the net gain in Rebekah 'membership is, sisters 22,227, compared with 22,407 the previous year, and brothers 10,695, compared with 7247 for 1909. Another important result accomplished is the marked improvement in the work and progress of the Encampment branch, the total membership in which is now 221,497, and a net gain having been made in 1910 of 3964, compared with 1308 the year before. This splendid resuilt in encampment work arises out of the success achieved in many jurisdictions which more than made up for losses in others. Notwithstanding the improvement over the preceding year and the handsome net gain made in this branch, it is a regrettable fact that conditions have been such that 18 out of the 55 Grand Encampments, or about one-third of the jurisdictions, sustained losses during the year. The total net membership gains in all branches during the year aggregate 85,969, compared with 72,600 for 1909, and to the gain reported should be added from the Patriarchs Militant 917, making the aggregate of gains for the past year 86,886. The total expenditure for relief in 1910 was $5,711,049.41, compared with $5,356,925.89 for 1909. .The receipts of subordinates for 1910 amounted to $17,804,771.58, compared with $16,827,728.66 in 1909. The invested funds of Grand and subordinate bodies at the close of 1910 amounted to $57,743,272.60, compared with $53,156,910.14 at end of 1909. The total reported relief expenditure of the Order since 1830 has been $136,698,390.08. Business of the Grand Secretary's Office. The total receipts of the fiscal year ending July 31, 1911, were $108,791.49, compared with $107,962.93 for the previous year. The exchange of the new Rebekah Ritual, which was in progress when the last report was made, has been completed, as shown by statement of the same appearing elsewhere in this report. Grand Representatives. From the Representatives' certificates received it appears that the number of Representatives to this session will be 209. I 3321 Information has been received of the death since the last session of Past Grand Sires Milton J. Durham, of Kentucky, and Fred Carleton, of Texas. These brothers, full of years and honors, have left the Order a rich legacy in the service rendered and the example of their lives. I Sale of Official Certificates. During the fiscal year which closed July 31, 1911, the sale of Official Certificates was 36,836 books of 100 Certificates, as will appear by table in this report, which also gives the number sold to the various jurisdictions. The paper on which these Certificates are printed has been very greatly improved recently in accordance with the action and authority of the Committee on Printing Supplies. The Fraternal Press. During the past year a number of publications have been added to those devoted to the Order, and those which were previously being issued continue to improve, and all are rendering good service and deserve and should receive the recognition of the active members of the jurisdictions respectively in which they are published. 3322 STATISTICS OF THE ORDER THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FROM 1830 TO DECEMBER 31, 1910. Including Australasia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. Initiations in Subordinate Lodges 3,724,135 Members relieved 3,856,431 Widowed Families relieved 318,294 Members deceased 383,402 Total Relief $136,698,390.08 Total Revenue 275,313,692.94 CONDITION OF THE ORDER THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, DECEMBER 31, 1910. Sovereign Grand Lodge 1 Quasi-Independent Grand Lodges (Australasia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland) 6 Grand Lodges 69 Grand Encampments 57 Subordinate Lodges 17,729 Subordinate Encampments 3,687 Rebekah Lodges 9,386 Lodge Members 1,583,169 Encampment Members 221,497 Rebekah Lodge Members 666,537 Total number of persons belonging to the Order.. .. 2,023,731 Total Relief paid in 1910 $ 5,711,049.41 Total Receipts of Subordinate Bodies for 1910 17,804,771.58 Total Expenses of Grand and Subord. Bodies for 1910 9,046,995.46 Invested Funds of Grand and Subordinate Bodies December 31, 1910 57,743,272.60 t I ***«*■*«•»-»■* »—• 3324 THE PRESENT SESSION IN INDIANAPOLIS. The meeting of The Sovereign Grand Lodge in Indianapolis in 1875 followed the preceding one held in 1874 in Atlanta, and and now the experience is repeated of meeting here in 1911, and following the meeting in Atlanta last year. These, however, are not the only sessions of The Sovereign Grand Lodge held in Indianapolis, for in 1901 the session was also held here. That this city is now having the present meeting of this Body is appropriate for many reasons, among which may be mentioned that it is the splendid capital city of a great State, central in the matter of population and railroad system and connections, and in a State in which our Order has a strong and loyal membership in all branches, and has won and well deserves the honor and respect of all the people of the city and State. It is furthermore specially fitting because it is the home city and State of the present distinguished Grand Sire, Brother John B. Cockrum, who is presiding so admirably and successfully as the Chief Executive Officer of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, and conserving the interests of the vast membership under the jurisdiction of that body. The welcome which all know will be extended by the Order and citizens here on this as on former occasions, to officers, representatives and visitors, will be highly appreciated. It will be the wish and expectation of all, in which there will be no disappointment, that the legislation enacted and action taken here by the supreme legislative and judicial head of the Order will be such as will still further promote and strengthen its good work along all lines in the interest of fraternity and benevolence and in the cause of humanity. CONCLUSION. To The Sovereign Grand Lodge, and membership everywhere, though accustomed to reports showing progress and good work, the results of the past year must bring joy and inspiration, for all branches of the Order achieved substantial success in all respects, including increase in membership, relief work, receipts and invested funds. This gratifying condition exists not only -on the Continent of North America, but also generally in the over-sea Jurisdictions, in some of which great strides and upbuilding are being made and accomplished. The membership throughout the world work in the same great cause in harmony and sympathy, with nothing to mar or hinder the general prosperity and success. The record of the achievements during 1910 are indicated in the introductory part of this report and fully appear in the various tables of the same, and will also be set forth in the report of the Grand Sire, to all of which attention is invited. In the field of fraternal and benevolent organizations this Order occupies an honorable and distinguished position, second to none. Its influence is far-reaching and world-wide, not only in the respects already mention, but also as a factor in behalf of the peace of the world through the fundamental teachings of the Order. In my report for 1907 I said of Oddfellowship: "As an institution it also stands for law, order and justice, and for peace with all the 3325 nations of the world, so long as it can be maintained with honor. It would as far as possible transform the emblems of war into emblems of peace and industry." At this time when the cause of universal peace is receiving so much proper attention and consideration, it is deemed well to refer again to the lessons taught by our Order, especially in the Encampment 'branch in behalf of this important subject. For the glorious work of the past and the conditions now enjoyed we are profoundly grateful, but the greater mission of the Order is yet in the future. The progress made in less than a century of existence but serves to impress the work and responsibilities of the years and centuries to come. Fraternally submitted, JOHN B. GOODWIN, Grand Secretary 3326 REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER. To The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The undersigned herewith presents his annual report for the fiscal year, from August 1, 1910, to and including July 31, 1911, as per receipts given from Nos. 1 to 58 inclusive. 1910. Grand Treasurer. Dr. Aug. 1. To cash balance as per last report, 1910..-....$ 53,334.66 1911. July 31. To cash received from Grand Secretary, from Aug. 1, 1910, to July 31. 1911, as per receipts given to him 102,092.28 " I To 12 months' interest on $100,000 Phila. City Bonds, $y2 per cent, to July h 1911 I 3,500.00 To 12 months' interest on $55,000 Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Bonds, 4 per cent, to May 1, 1911 2,200.00 To 12 months' interest on bank deposits to July 1, 1911 999.21 $162,126.15 1911. lp' j Cr. July 31. By payments made on warrants drawn by the Grand Secretary from August 1, 1910, to July 31, 1911, Nos. 1744 to 2122, inclusive..$ 60,744.47 By warrants for expenses of and during the session at Atlanta, Georgia, Nos. 83 to 123, inclusive 2,295.68 By mileage and per diem warrants, from Nos. ] 1 to 231, inclusive 33,077.30 Tot. payments, Aug. 1, 1910, to July 31, 1911..$ 96,117.45 By balance to credit of The Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F 66,008.70 $162,126.15 3327 The securities deposited in the vaults of the Land Title & Trust Company, of Philadelphia, consist of $100,000 Philadelphia City Z]/2 per cent bonds and $55,000 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway 4 per cent bonds. Total amount, $155,000. Fraternally and courteously submitted, Philadelphia, July 31, 1911. M. RICH MUCKLE, Grand Treasurer. AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. The following amendment, proposed at the session of 1910, was duly adopted: Resolved, That Section 5, Art. 16 of the Constitution of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, be amended to read as follows: . "Sec. 5. Saloonkeepers, etc., not admitted. No hotel keeper, licensed to sell intoxicating liquors, saloonkeeper, bartender or professional gambler shall be eligible to membership in this Order." —Journal, page 770. The following amendment to the Constitution was also adopted: Resolved, That Section 4, of Art. 1, be amended to read as follows: "Sec. 4. Appeals. With the consent of a Grand Lodge or Grand Encampment, an appeal may be had by any Subordinate Lodge or Encampment to The Sovereign Grand Lodge, such consent, however, not being necessary when an expelled lodge or encampment, after having surrendered to its Grand Lodge or Grand Encampment all its effects, appeals from such decision. Appeals may also be had t>y a member of the Order, as a matter of right, from a decision of a Grand Lodge or a Grand Encampment; but in all cases the decision shall be final and conclusive until reversed by The Sovereign Grand Lodge on an appeal therefrom. All appeals to The Sovereign Grand Lodge shall be subject to such general regulations as it ma^ adopt."—Journal, page 813. LEGISLATION ADOPTED. Official Certificate. A new form of Official Certificate was adopted; it does not require the signature of the Noble Grand, only the signature of the Financial Secretary and the seal of the lodge. It has the cipher key on the back and has dates that can be punched so as to pre- 3328 vent the raising of the date of its value. It is much improved in other particulars. Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Each Grand Lodge is hereby empowered to so legislate as to. provide for levying a per capita tax to raise a fund for caring for members afflicted with tuberculosis and for the prevention of the disease. Grand Lodges shall have the right under this resolution to establish and maintain a tuberculosis sanatorium within the jurisdiction, or may unite with any neighboring jurisdiction or jurisdictions for such purpose, or provide for the care of members afflicted with the disease at any sanatorium that may have been established by any authority within that or any other jurisdiction. Transfer of Membership Law. It was resolved that the Transfer of Membership Law shall not apply to the Quasi-Independent Grand Jurisdictions. Smoking in Lodge Sessions. It was resolved, by a vote of 135 to 42, that smoking shall be strictly prohibited in all lodge-rooms of the Order while the lodge is in session. Aged Members of Defunct Lodges. Whereas, It is a breach of fidelity and a reproach to the Order to so neglect to provide for a worthy Brother and to fail in its part of the contract made with such brother; therefore, be it Resolved, That The Sovereign Grand Lodge hereby permits and authorizes Grand Lodges to enact legislation so as to make provision for brothers of defunct lodges who have been members of this Order for not less than twenty-five years, by the transfer of membership of such brothers to any other lodge of the jurisdiction: and provided further, that the Grand Lodge may reimburse such lodges for the amount of sick, funeral or death benefits paid to such members in excess of the amount of dues collected from them by such lodge. Resolved, That all laws in conflict with this authority ranted to Grand Lodges be and the same are hereby repealed. so Veteran Jewels, A Veteran Button was ordered to be added to The Sovereign Grand Lodge supplies, same to be used in lieu of a Veteran Jewel by members who prefer it. The button is to be of solid gold and is to be obtained through The Sovereign Grand Lodge. 'lfc# / • *?$?.< e^-re'; V 3329 Past Grand Officers' Jewels. It was resolved that the Jewels of Past Grand Masters, Past Grand, Patriarchs and Past State Presidents shall hereafter be recognized in lieu of regalia, provided that hereafter such Jewels must be obtained through The Sovereign Grand Lodere. Collars as Regalia. A Special Committee was appointed to investigate and report at the next annual session on the advisability of discontinuing the use of collars in all branches of the Order and to recommend some sanitary substitute for same. Funeral Ceremony. A Special Committee of three was appointed to re-write and issue a new funeral ceremony, the committee to report thereon at the next session. Granting Withdrawal Cards. It was ordered that in all cases where a member shall apply for his withdrawal card for the purpose of becoming an applicant for the institution of a new lodge, he may pay in advance a quarter year's dues at the time of his application for card. Upon such card being granted and issued, if such member shall become sick or disabled, or should die within the period for .which such advance dues are paid, and before completing his membership in the new lodge, said card shall be cancelled and said member shall be entitled to all sick and death benefits from his old lodge the same as if no card had been issued. Rebekah Legislation. The Rebekah Veteran Jewel is to be hereafter so constructed that the numerical fifteen on the face thereof can be changed every five years so as to show approximately the period of the wearer's membership. It was ordered that a fifty:year Honorable Veteran Jewel be furnished for Rebekahs, provided there is a call for same. It was ordered that the Rebekah Veteran Jewel be furnished in a size one-third smaller than the present one; this means that there will be two sizes of this jewel on sale. The proposition to establish a National Rebekah Assembly was defeated by a vote of 138 to 69. 3330 OF INTEREST TO US ALL, The proposed amendment to the Constitution making the age limit eighteen instead of twenty-one was defeated by an overwhelming vote. An amendment to the Constitution was laid on the table to be acted on next year, making the age limit twenty years. A proposition to have a committee consider a plan for instructing children of members with a view to their becoming members of lodges when they reach the proper age was defeated. The Committee on Codification of the Laws of the Order asked for an extension of time until next session. The position of General Commanding of the Patriarchs Militant was changed to an appointed one, and for a two-year term, and General A. R. Stocker, of Ohio, was appointed to the position in place of General M. A. Raney. The mileage and per diem amounted to $28,260.70. A resolution instructing the Deputy Grand Sire to visit the European Grand Lodges was defeated. Attention was called to the fact that, as the laws of the Order do not permit Rituals to be taken from the lodge room, it was difficult to memorize the work, and therefore a resolution was submitted to provide a Key to the Ritual, the same as is done with our U. W. at present, but the proposition was defeated by a large majority. Special memorial services were held during the session memory of Past Grand Sires Carleton and Durham. m Lodges of our Order have been instituted in Antwerp, Belgium, and also in Austria, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Netherlands and the Grand Lodge of Germany, respectively. The lodge nearest the North Pole is located at Gelivare, Sweden, in latitude 68 north, and is named the Polar Star Lodge. Quite an event was the presentation to The Sovereign Grand Lodge of 'The Traveller." It is a handsome casket containing a bundle of sticks, presented to the Lodges of California by members of the Three Link Club who were sailors on board several ships in the Atlantic battleship squadron, which sailed from the Atlantic to the Pacific in 1907 and 1908. 3331 The Patriarchs Militant presented a splendid appearance. Their soldierly bearing and attractive uniforms were strong factors in the success of the parade. Special services were held at the Colfax Monument by the Rebekahs of the State, and Past Grand Sire Pinkerton was the orator. The Sovereign Grand Lodge Will meet in Winnipeg, Manitoba, next year, 1912. There is a prospect of the session being held in Europe in the near future, as a Committee appointed a year ago reported that it could be done at an expense of only about a thousand dollars more than the cost of the session recently held at Seattle, Washington. Grand Incohonee Griggs, of the Improved Order of Red Men, addressed the Sovereign Grand Lodge by invitation of the Grand Sire. The Grand Sire in his report made particular reference to the value of the presence of the Grand Secretaries of the several Grand Jurisdictions at the Sovereign Grand Lodge Sessions, and the Committe on State of the Order strongly endorsed this part of his report. There is .an established Grand Secretaries' Association, where matters pertaining to the work of their office are discussed, together with the many problems that arise in their work for the Order, and many Jurisdictions are sending their Grand Secretaries each year; we believe that our Jurisdiction would profit directly by being represented thereat, and we recommend that the Grand Secretary of British Columbia be sent to the annual sessions of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, his actual expenses being defrayed by this Grand Lodge. DEGREE WORK. During the week degree staffs from various parts of the United States and Canada competed with each other in presenting several degrees of the different branches of the Order, and likewise Cantons of th Patriarchs Militant competed with each other in drill contests. Liberal prizes have been provided by the committee, and the work was highly meritorious. On Friday evening prizes were awarded to the visitors, as follows: AWARDING OF PRIZES. Class A—First, Canton Toronto, No. 7, $1,000; second, Canton Marion, No. 6, Marion, Ind., $600; third, Canton City of the Straits, Detroit, $300; 4th, Canton Brunswick, Ga., $150. Following are the prizes awarded for the Rebekah degree work: First—Miriam Lodge, No. 5, Winnipeg, Canada, $300; second, Queen Esther Rebekahs, Baltimore. 3332 THE NIGHT PARADE. Tuesday and Wednesday Odd Fellows arrived in great numbers from all parts of Indiana and neighboring jurisdictions to participate in the great parade, which took place Wednesday evening. This was the first time in the history of the S. G. L. that the parade was conducted at night, and the thousands upon thousands of Odd Fellows marching under the glare of the torch lights presented a spectacle never to be forgotten. Music for the moving throngs was furnished by eighty-three band's, and it required three hours for the procession to pass a given point. The waving plumes of the Patriarchs, with the brilliancy of their uniforms and equipment, gave color to the moving columns and impressed all with the importance of this branch of the Order. A detachment of mounted Hussars acted as escort for the Grand Sire, and mounted men carrying flags of every country in which Oddfellowship has been planted, was an interesting feature of the parade. The officers of the S. G. L. and Grand Representatives participated in the parade, being provided with automobiles. Along the line of march people were banked on either side of the street in solid masses, and every available doorway and window space was crowded by interested spectators who heartily applauded the moving procession. In the parade were numerous floats representing the benvolent work in Oddfellowship. Thursday night the officers and members of the S. G. L. and their ladies were entertained at a theatre party. CONCLUSION It is impossible in the limited space we are allowed for this report to place before you anything bt>t the salient features of the session. The right hand of fellowship was freely extended by the brethren of Indiana, and the various committees worked untiringly to prove that Indianapolis was the ideal convention city. Odd Fellowship continues to stand at the head of the Fraternal Procession; long may she preserve that distinction. Fraternally submitted, G. CAVALSKY T. FULTON, Grand Representatives The Grand Master presented and.read the following Supplementary Report, which was referred to the Committee on Distribution:— To the Grand Lodge of B. C, I. O. O. F.: I beg to submit a short synopsis of the business which has been transacted since the printing .of the "advance" reports, together with the correspondence relating to one or two matters. ^SHi 3333 The first is that of charges preferred by Bro. Gillette, of Slocan City Lodge, against three of the members of that Lodge. The following is my report and finding thereon:— I received a letter from Bro. R. Gillette, P. G., of Slocan Lodge, preferring charges against three members of the above-named Lodge, on the ground of "conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow." These charges are set forth in his letter, and the names of the brothers given. I wrote the D.D.G.M., instructing him to hold an investigation into the alleged charges, and report to me the result of such investigation. I also wrote Bro. Gillette informing him of my action, at the same time acquainting him of the fact that I could not render a decision until I heard from the Lodge. In accordance with my instructions, the D.D.G.M. held an investigation by a Committee composed of four past Grands and the Noble Grand of the Lodge. The result of the investigation, together with a copy of the minutes and evidence taken, is herewith attached for your perusal. From the evidence produced before the Committee of investigation, I am of the opinion that the alleged charges are not well- founded. That while one of the brothers might be guilty of violating the letter of the law, the extenuating circumstances in connection with his temporary employment, as produced in evidence, is of such a slight nature that I do not consider the charge to be of sufficient importance to warrant suspension or expulsion. I therefor concur in the Report of the Investigating Committee, and submit im^ ruling for your careful consideration. The second is a complaint from Lionel G. Bennet, D.D.G.M., of Dawson, Y.T., against members of the Order in that city for conducting a "Social Club" under the auspices of the Order. The complaint is principally against the Rebekah Lodge members, and as this branch of our Order is still under the jurisdiction of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, I do not feel disposed to interfere, but refer the matter to you for your careful consideration and recommendation. On the 30th May I had the pleasure of attending a social entertainment given under the auspices of Columbia Lodge No. 2. On this occasion I had the honour, on behalf of this Lodge, to present eight Veteran Jewels to the following brethren: D. McLean, Richard Jones, P.G.; B. Boggs, A. Henderson, P.G.M.; R. Butler, W. C. Brown, F. Norris, P.G.; and H. F. Bishop. The gathering was a great success, the hall being taxed to its capacity. The chair was taken by Bro. W. Jackson, who ably presided. In the absence of Brother Landsberg, I was called upon to present a beautiful silver cup, which he had kindly donated for competition in the Initiatory degree. This cup was won by Col- 3334 umbia Lodge No. 2, in competition with the other two City Lodges. The banquet was graced by the presence of a number of ladies, including the wives of the- members. District No. 13—Bro. John Evans, D.D.G.M., reports having installed the officers of Duncan Lodge No. 17, in July, 1911, and Jan., 1912. Officially visited the Lodge on May 18th. The condition of the Order is good, notwithstanding the fact that the Lodge lost practically everything by fire, and prospects for the future are bright. • PROCLAMATION. In accordance with usual custom, I issued a Proclamation naming the 11th June as a date to engage in appropriate services in memory of deceased brothers. DECISION. Question:—Is it lawful for a Brother to be nominated for more than one office. Answer:—Yes; unless contrary to local by-laws. A Brother can only be installed into one office, except where the Lodge combines the offices of Rcording Secretary and Financial Secretary. In conclusion I again wish to thank the brethren for courtesies and assistance during my term of office. Respectfully -submitted, Yours in F., L. and T., Grand Master. The Grand Secretary submitted and read the following Supplementary Report, which was referred to the Committee on Distribution:— SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Since my report was printed, I have received the following amounts to the Tuberculosis Sanatorium Fund: Victoria Lodge No. 1—Donation by Brother W. H. Huxtable, P.G. $ 5.00 , 3335 Dominion Lodge, No. A—Donation by Brother P. C. Fernie 44.00 Phoenix Rebekah Lodge, No. 17 : 7.00 Amount as per previous report 2,632.32 Total amount on hand $2,688.32 I beg to recommend that the charter fee received for Sunset Rebekah Lodge No. 29 be donated to the Rebekah Assembly. Yours fraternally, Grand Secretary. Bro. McCorskie, Grand Master of Washington, and O. E. Tisdale, P.G.M., Grand Secretary of Alberta, being called on. addressed the Grand Lodge, which was suitably acknowledged by the Grand Master. The Grand Lodge took a recess in order to receive the Mayor of the City. J. L. Beckwith, Esq., Mayor, was introduced to the Grand Lodge by Bro. A. Henderson, P. G. M., and being invited to the dais, extended a hearty and cordial welcome to the City of Victoria, and best wishes for a pleasant and successful Session of the Grand Lodge, and at the same time extended the freedom of the city to the Representatives. The Grand blaster suitably acknowledged the courtesies offered by his Worship. The Mayor having retired, the Grand Lodge resumed business. The Grand Master called on Bro. L. P. Hart, Grand Secretary, and Bro. Thompson, Grand Patriarch, of the Juris- 3336 diction of Washington, who addressed the Grand Lodge in eloquent language. The Committee on Distribution presented the following report, which was adopted:— No. 6. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Distribution beg to recommend the following allotment of the Grand Officers' Reports to the several standing committees:— Grand Master's Report. To the Committee on State of the Order—Pages 3251, 3252, 3253 and 3254, except the* paragraph on pages 3252 and 3253 referring to his correspondence. Reports of D.D.G.M.'s except the issuance of dispensations and questions of law. Visitations and Necrology on pa^es 3266 to 3268. To the Committee on Correspondence—Paragraph re Correspondence on pages 3252 and 3253. To the Committee on Judiciary—Decisions, Questions and Answers, Dispensations Granted and Not Granted, Appointments, and Institution of Lodges on pages 3254 to 3259.. Decisions of D.D.G.M.'s, Nos. 1, 4, 26, 27, 29 and 35. Proclamations issued, pages 3265 and 3266. Report of Grand Secretary. To the Committee on the State of the Order—Pages 3269 and 3270, pages 3277 to 3281 inclusive. To the Committee on Odd Fellows' Home—Page 3275 re Odd Fellows' Home Funds. To the Committee on Finance—Pages 3271 to 3276 inclusive. Report of Grand Treasurer—To the Committee on Finance. Report of Grand Representatives—This report mainly consists of a record of the proceedings of the last session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, which it is not competent for this Grand Lodge to alter or amend. The only recommendation contained in the report is respecting the advisability of sending our Grand Secretary to the annual sessions of the Grand Secretaries' Association. We recommend this matter contained in part of the Grand Sire's Report, page 3305, and again at page 3330, be referred to the Committee on State of the Order. Signed by the Committee. i 3337 It was moved, seconded and carried:—That the Grand Lodge do now adjourn to 7 o'clock p.m. today. The Grand Lodge then adjourned. EVENIXG SESSION. The Grand Lodge reassembled at 7 o'clock p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Lodge Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. All present were examined, reported qualified, and the Grand Lodge was declared open for business. The Poll of Officers and Representatives was called. The Grand Warden retired to the ante-room, and conferred the Grand Lodge Degree on the following Past CD CD O Grands:—J. Phillips, Xo. 2; A. "W. Baylis, P. C. Gonnason, T. W. Hick, J. W. Peed, Xo. 4; J. P. McKinnell, Xo. 5: W. George No. 40. e It was on motion, Pesolved—That a hearty vote of thanks be tendered to Bro. Wallace Law, P. G. M., Xo. 10, for his kindness in placing a silver band with suitable inscription around the gavels presented to the Grand Lodge by Sister W. A. Gilley, New Westminster. A communication was read from the Department Council. Patriarchs Militant of B.C., suggesting that a jewel of the Grand Decoration of Chivalry be" furnished Brother Fred Davey, Grand Secretary, to replace one stolen from him. Ordered to be received and referred to Committee on Finance for favorable consideration. A communication was read from Mount Pleasant Lodge Xo. 19, urging that steps be taken to secure a site for an Odd 3338 Fellows' Home. Ordered to be received and referred to the Committee on Odd Fellows' Home. A communication was read from the Department Council, Patriarchs Militant of B.C., asking for an appropriation of $100 to assist in providing prizes for competitive drills at the annual meetings of the Grand Lodge. Ordered to be CD C—J received and referred to the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance submitted the following report, which was adopted:— No. 11. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: We, your Finance Committee, appointed last session of the Grand Lodge, beg to report that we have examined the books of the Grand Secretary, and find the same correct. Signed by the Committee. A letter was read from "Park" Lodge Xo. 66, extending fraternal greetings, and best wishes from the officers and members of that Lodge, and reporting the Lodge in a flourishing condition*. Ordered to be received and filed and suitably acknowledged. The Grand Secretary gave the following notice of motion, which was referred to the Committee on Legislation: No. 13. § To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: I beg to give notice that tomorrow I will move the following amendment to Section 1, Article II. of t?he Constitution of Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction, so as to conform to the legislation of the Sovereign Grand Lodge at its last session. After the word "not" in fifth line, insert the words "a hotel keeper licensed to sell intoxicating liquors," so that 'that portion will read, "and is not a hotel keeper, licensed to sell intoxicating liquors, a saloon keeper, a bar tender, or a -professional gambler." FRED. DAVEY, Grand Secretary 3339 The Grand Secretary gave the following notice of motion, which was referred to the Committee on Legislation:— No. 14. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: I hereby give notice that tomorrow I will move that By-law Xo. 1 of this Grand Lodge be amended by inserting after the word "mileage" in next to the last line the following: 'The Representatives of any Lodge not located in the Province of British Columbia, but which may be attached to this Jurisdiction by the Sovereign Grand Lodge or the Grand Sire, shall not be enttitled to receive for attendance at the sessions of this Grand Lodge a larger sum as Per Diem and Mileage than the amount received from such Lodge as per capita tax during the year immediately preceding the session of the Grand Lodge. FRED DAVEY, Grand Secretary. The Committee on Distribution submitted the following report, which was adopted:— No. 15. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Distribution beg to recommend that the matter of the charges brought by Bro. Gillette, of Slocan Lodge, No. 40, against certain mem'bers of that Lodge, and the decision of the Grand Master on same as contained in his Supplementary Report; the complaint of Bro. Bennet, of Dawson Lodge, No. 1, Dawson, Y.T.; the issue of Proclamation re Memorial Day, and decision contained in this Report, be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. That the balance of the Report be referred to the Committee on State of the Order. Supplementary Report of Grand Secretary—We recommend that the statement of additional receipts to Tuberculosis Fund be referred to the Committee on State of the Order. That the recommendation re Donation of Charter Fee to the Rebekah Assembly be referred to the Committee on Finance. Signed by the Committee. The Special Cominittee on furnishing sleeping pavilion at the Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Tranquille, B.C., presented the following report, which was adopted, and the thanks of 3340 the Grand Lodge tendered to the Kebekah Lodges of this CD ^~"^ Jurisdiction for their generous contributions, and to Bro. E. O y L. Webber, P. G. M., for his efficient services in connection with the work of furnishing. No. 16. % To the Grand Lodge of B.C. I.O.O.F.: Your Committee appointed at the last session of the Grand Lodge to undertake and complete the furnishing of the sleeping pavilion to be erected at the Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Tranquille, beg to report as follows: This 'building is two stories in height, and is -divided into four balconies or sleeping porches (two on each floor), each balcony to accommodate six patients, making twenty-four patients in alL Each balcony, of course, is capable of holding the six beds at the same time, and in addition leave ample room for reclining chairs for use of the patients during the day, 'without the necessity of moving the beds. The 'balconies are open in front, and on one end, but are fitted with sash and glass, which may be closed as the severity of the weather may warrant. These open sides are also enclosed with wire netting, to prevent flies, mosquitoes, etc., from entering the balconies. These balconies face the south, have a beautiful view of the lake and beyond, and get the benefit of all the winter sunshine. At the rear of the balconies are the dressing rooms. These rooms are steam-heated, and are in every way made for the comfort of the patients. Behind the dressing rooms are balconies enclosed with wire netting, which imay be used for sitting out in, on hot summer days. Facing the North they will always be shady. Facing South, and between the balconies are the sitting rooms, one on each floor. These rooms are nice and large, have an abundance of light, are steam-heated, and in addition are provided with a large open fire-place. They are used in the evenings for reading, letter-writing, card-playing, etc. Behind the sitting rooms are the bath-rooms, lavatories, etc. The entire building is electric lighted. It was expected that the building would have been completed and furniture installed by March of this year, but the contractors were later in starting work than expected, and winter weather coming a month earlier than usual, the building was not far enough advanced in the fall to continue work during the cold weather, so that building operations were suspended until April, consequently the building is now just completed, and furniture being installed. The selection of the furniture, beddinp*, etc., was left to Bro. Webber, as having taken treatment at the Sanatorium, his prac- 3341 tical knowledge of what was most suitable, qualified him to undertake this duty. Bro. Webber, however, submitted his estimates to the Committee for its approval before purchasing. The foods and furniture provided are the latest in hospital use. and most suitable for sanatoria -purposes, and are of the same design the main building is provided with. Special care was exercised in the selection of the bedding, etc., to ensure warmth and comfort during the cold winter months, part of the bedding being made to order, as an extra precaution in the way of cleanliness, and as a preventative for the spread of the disease germs. The sitting-rooms are provided with writing tables, reading or card tables, settees, and comfortable chairs. The generosity of our brethren in providing the means to enable us to make this provision for the care, and we trust in many cases cure, of our afflicted fellow-man, reflects great credit on our Order in this Jurisdiction, and is an evidence that the command of our laws "to relieve the distressed," is remembered and practiced by our brethren when the opportunity or need presents itself. Feeling that this act of our brothers and sisters should be recognized in a fitting and proper manner, your Committee has ordered a brass plate to be engraved with the following inscription:—"This building has been furnished throughout by voluntary contributions of the members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of British Columbia. * 1912."—and the same will be placed over the mantel in the sitting (or reception ) room on the first floor of the building. This brass plate will be 20 x 32 inches in size, and will always stand as a monument to the generosity and practical assistance rendered by the brethren of this Jurisdiction to our more unfortunate fellow-man. The total moneys received to date amount to $2,632.32, and total amounts contracted for, a little under $2,300.00. Although the furnishing of the building now appears to be complete, no doubt extras in the way of bed linen, towels, etc., will later on be found useful, and thus the balance be used profitably and properly. Your Committee would like to have had the building completed and furniture installed before Bro. Webber left the Sanatorium but under the circumstances it is his intention to make a special visit to the Sanatorium as soon as everything is in place, and make a personal inspection, so the brethren may rest assured the Committee is taking every care to carry out its work to proper completion. It is the intention of your Committee to have photographs taken of the interior and exterior of the building so that cuts may be made and inserted in this year's proceedings of the Grand Lodge. We would recommend that the present Committe be continued to complete its work, and be given power to expend the 3342 balance of the moneys as extra need may present itself from time to time. Respectfully submitted, W. H. CULLIN, Grand Master. W. A. JOHNSTON, Deputy Grand Master. FRED DAVEY, Grand Secretary. R. DUDLEY, Grand Warden. H. WHITE, Grand Treasurer. E. L. WEBBER. The following communication was read and ordered to be received and spread on the minutes:— No. 17 New Westminster, B.C., June 6, 1912. Fred Davey, Esq., P. G., M. L. A. Grand Secretary, I.O.O.F., Victoria. Dear Sir and Brother:—At last night's meeting of the Board of Directors of the IO.O.F. Funeral Aid Association, held in this city, an order for two 'hundred dollars was passed in your favor to refund to the Grand Lodge the amount of the loan. The cheque will be presented to you by either Bro. C. S. Keith, P.G.R., or by Bro. E. L. Webber, P.G.M., our auditor, early next week. Our Board has instructed me to convey to the Grand Lodge the sincere thanks of this Board and the other members of the Association for this loan and for the renewal of it for a second year. We appreciate very much the kindness of the Grand Lodge, and this amount has materially assisted us in the organization and promotion of the affairs of this Association. We trust that this Association will long serve to fulfil and to promote the highest principles of our noble Order. I have the honor to remain, Yours fraternally, W. C. COATHAM, Secretary. A communication was read from the American Surety Co. of Xew.York, respecting the bonding the financial officers of this Grand Lodge and of the Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction on a schedule plan, as recently adopted by the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. Ordered to be received and referred to a Special Committee. « 3343 A request was made on behalf of Fairview Lodge Xo. 61, for permission to incorporate under the "Benevolent Societies' Act of the Province, on motion the permission was granted. A letter was read from Bro. H. C. Ullmann, of Victoria Lodge Xo. 1, recommending that steps be taken to record the history of Oddfellowship in this Province by the appointment of a Historiographer or Committee for that purpose, and offering any assistance in his power. Ordered to be received and referred to the Committee on State of the Order. The Grand Secretary offered a Resolution respecting the purchase of Representatives' badges by the Grand Lodge for use at the annual sessions, so as to relieve the Subordinate Lodges of the citv where the sessions are held from this ex- CD <u pense. Ordered to be received and referred to the Committee on State of the Order. The Committee on Laws of Subordinates preesnted the following report, which was adopted:— No. 21. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Laws of Subordinates beg to report that during the past year we have examined the By-laws and amendments submitted by the following Lodges: Corbin Lodge, No. 64—Complete set. Approved. Dawson Lodge, No. 1, Dawson, Y.T.—Complete set. Approved. Victoria Lodge, No. 1—Amendments relating to the election and duties of Lodge physician; increase of sick benefits; notice required to dispose of funds; and duties of secretary. Approved. Black Diamond Lodge No. 5—Amendments re hour of meeting; appointment of committees by yice-Grand; secretary to notify brothers owing ten weeks dues; increasing number of trustees from three to five; reports of committees to be in. writing, if required by majority of members present; increase in initiation fees over 40 years of age; Warden to count ballots as deposited; fighting in self-defence not to disqualify to benefits; increasing wife's ' 3344 funeral benefit to $75; striking out payment of funeral benefit to widow of deceased member; and provision that where no funeral expenses are incurred no appropriation shall be made. Approved. Vancouver Lodge No. 8—Amendment increasing degree fees to $15. Approved. Mt Pleasant Lodge No. 19—Amendments re duties of Noble Grand; Treasurer; Trustees; Visiting Committee; Relief Committee; Physician; sick benefits; payment of dues; fines of officers for absence; division of funds; creation of property funds. Approved. Pacific Lodge No. 26—Amendment increasing degree fees to $15. Approved. Eureka Lodsre No. 50—Amendment increasing sick benefits from $6 to $10 per week for first twelve weeks sickness. Approved. Princeton Lodge, No. 52—Amendment re division of funds. Approved, after alteration to confine the contribution to the Widow and Orphans' Fund to five per cent of dues, instead of an indefinite amount from five to ten per cent. Mt. Ida Lodge, No. 56—Amendment re division of Lodge Funds. Approved. Okanagan Lodge, No. 58—Amendment providing for Recording Secretary to have rebate of dues as salary if he attends eighty per cent of regular meetings of term. Approved. Declined to approve amendment to make dues payable in advance. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Petitions presented the following report, which was adopted:— No. 22. /: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: 'M Your Committee on Petitions beg to report that we have examined the petitions for Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges submitted to us, and find that the law has been complied with in each case. We therefore recommend that Charters be issued as follows: For a Subordinate Lodge to be located at South Fort George, B.C., to be known as "Cariboo" Lodge, No. 65, with the following charter members, viz.:—John Mclnnis, S. E. Van Buskirk, W. L. Rowatt, Frank J. Johnston, P.G.; John D. McLean, J. R. Campbell, P.G.: Percival Pinker, George McGaughey, Thomas Laing, and Charles Pinker. For a Subordinate Lodge, to be located at Central Park, Soutli Vancouver, B.C., to be known as "Park" Lodge No. 66, with the following charter members:—George W. M. Taylor, Tom Jones, 3345 Robert C. Smith, V. J. Nicholson, C. B. Hutton, Walter J. Trott, H. L. Halpin, and E. J. Bellsmith. For a Rebekah Lodge to be located at Armstrong, B.C., to be known as "Sunset" Rebekah Lodge, No. 29, with the following charter members:—Mary M. Gamble, Charles H. Hardy, A. E. Morgan, Walter H. Rea, Alice Rea, and Annie Banham. Also that Duplicate Charters he issued to Duncan Lodge No. 17, Duncan, B.C., and Ivy Rebekah Lodge, No. 14, Duncan, B.C., to replace originals destroyed by fire. Signed by the Committee. Invitations were read from Harmony Lodge ISTo. 6 and the Mayor of Ladysmith; from Black Diamond Lodge Xo. 5 ; kI u y CD 7 and the Mayor of Xanaimo; also from the Citv Council of U y rJ Prince Rupert, to hold the next Annual Session of this Grand Lodge in their respective cities. It was moved, seconded, and carried, That the invitations be received and laid on the table until tomorrow morning. The Finance Committee submitted the following report, which was adopted:— Xo. 23. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Finance beg to report that we have examined the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and find them correct. We would recommend the request of the Patriach Militant for a grant of $100 for the .purpose of competitive drill either by canton or squad, be granted, seeing that there are now three cantons in the Jurisdiction in a position to compete. We also recommend that this Grand Lodge procure a Grand Decoration of Chivalry Jewel for Grand Secretary Bro. F. Davey, to replace the one stolen from him. Signed by the Committee. The hour, for the election of officers for the ensuing year, as fixed bv the Constitution, having arrived, the following nominations were made:— For Grand Master—W. A. Johnstone, Xo. 26, nominated bv A. M. Russell, Xo. 8. 3346 There being no other nominee, Bro. W. A. Johnstone was declared duly elected as Grand Master by acclamation. For Deputy Grand Master—R. Dudley, Xo. 47, was nominated by H. T. Fulton, P.G.M., Xo. 6; C. S. Keith, Xo. 3 was nominated by T. C. Hubbard, Xo. 1. For Grand Warden—Harrv White, Xo. 42, was nomi- e/ y y nated by E. G. Cavalsky, G. R. Xo. 5. There being no other candidate, Brother H. White was declared elected as Grand Warden by acclamation. For Grand Secretary—Fred Davey, Xo. 1, was nominated by Rev. E. G. Miller, Xo. 4. There being no other nominee, Bro. F. Davev Xo. 1 was declared duly elected as Grand Secretary by acclamation. For Grand Treasurer—P. W. Dempster, Xo. 2, was nominated by A. Henderson, P.G.M. Xo. 2; H. Fooks Xo. 28 was nominated by G. Vance, Xo. 28; T. H. White, Xo. «/ y y 7 61, was nominated by F. E. Simpson, P.G.M. Xo. 42; W. Grieve, Xo. 5, was nominated by J. H. Lemmon, Xo. 16. For Grand Representative, E L. Webber, P.G.M. Xo. 27 was nominated by D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., Xo. 3: W. H. Cullin, Xo. 4, was nominated by T. C. Hubbard, Xo. 1; A. M. Russell, Xo. 8, was nominated by W. H. Brown, Xo. 8. The Grand Master appointed Bro. O. E. Tisdale, P.G.M.r Grand Secretary, Alberta; and Bro. W. E. McCorskie, Grand Master, Washington, to act as tellers. The ballot was spread for Deputy Grand Master, and the following result announced:— , Xo. of votes cast, 144; necessary to elect, 73 :'., *e,*# a***!* 3347 R. Dudley Xo. 47 received 86 votes; C'S. Keith, Xo. 3, received 55 votes; spoiled 2; blank, 1. Bro. R. Dudley having received a majority of the votes cast, was declared duly elected as Deputy Grand Master. The ballot was spread for Grand Treasurer, and the following result announced:—Xo. of votes cast, 143 ; neecssary to elect, 72. f | Bro. Dempster received 52 votes, Bro. Fooks received 25 votes, Bro. T. H. White received 45 votes, and Bro. Grieve received 21 votes. There being no choice a fresh ballot was spread, the name of Bro. Grieve being dropped, and the following result announced :— Xo. of votes cast, 141; necessary to choice, 71. Bro. Dempster received 62 votes, Bro. Fooks received 27 votes, and Bro. T. H. White received 52 votes. Xeither candidate having received a maj ority of the votes cast, a fresh ballot was spread, the name of Bro. Fooks being dropped, and the following result announced:— Xo. of votes cast, 140; necessary to elect, 71. Bro. Dempster received 74 votes, Bro. T. H. White received 66 votes. Bro. P. W. Dempster, Xo. 2, having received a majority of the votes cast, was declared duly elected as Grand Treasurer. For Grand Representative a ballot was spread and the following result announced:— Xo. of votes cast, 143; necessary to elect, 72. Bro. Webber received 50 votes, Bro. Cullin received 41 votes. Bro. Russell received 42 votes. Xeither candidate receiving a majority of the votes cast, a fresh ballot was spread, the name of Bro. Cullin being dropped, and the following result announced:— Xo of votes cast, 130: necessary to choice, 66. Bro. y y «/ Webber received 63 votes, Bro. Russell received 67 votes. Bro. A. M. Russell, Xo. 8, having received a majority of all 7 7 CD «/ «/ votes cast, was declared duly elected as Grand Representative for two years. rj The Grand Master appointed the following to form the Special Committee on Surety Bonds of Financial Officers:— W. Law, P.G.M., Xo. 10; H. B. Gilmour, P.G.M., Xo. 10; and E. L. Webber, P.G.M., Xo. 27. 7 7 It was on motion, Resolved—That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn to nine o'clock a. m. tomorrow. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. SECOND DAY 13th June, 1912 The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 9 o'clock a.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Lodge Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. All present were examined, reported duly qualified. The Grand Chaplain addressed the Throne of Grace, and the Grand Lodge was declared open for business. The roll of Officers and Representatives was called. The minutes of yesterday's session were read, and on motion adopted. The Committee on Legislation presented the following report, which was adopted. 3349 No. 24. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred the amendment to Section I, Article II. of the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges, notice of which was given yesterday by the Grand Secretary, as also the amendment to By-law No. 1 of this Grand Lodge, beg leave to report that they have considered the same, and recommend them to the favorable consideration of this Grand Body. Signed by the Committee. The Grand Secretary moved the amendment to Section I., Article II., of the Subordinate Lodge Constitution, of which notice was given yesterday, which was seconded, and on being submitted to the vote, was declared to be carried. The Grand Secretary moved the amendment to By-law Xo. 1 of this Grand Lodge, notice of which was given yester- O CD d day, which was seconded and carried. The Representatives of "Fairview" Lodge ISTo. 61 submitted the following questions, which were referred to the Committee on Judiciary. W. H. Cullin, Esq., Grand Master, Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F., B.C. Fairview Lodge, No. 61, has instructed us to ask you for a ruling on the following questions:— 1st. A by-law of our Lodge reads: "A member of this Lodge may be nominated for office if not present at the time, but he cannot be elected if absent on the night of election unless he has signified his willingness to act if elected." Will you please interpret the word "signified"? 2nd. A by:law reads: "A member of the Visiting Committee, who fails on three occasions to visit a sick brother, when notified to do so, shall lose his office in the Lodge." Is this by-law legal? Respectfully submitted in F. L. & T. T. H. WHITE, % J. F. FAULKNER, Representatives of Fairview Lodge, No. 61, I.O.O.F. 3350 The selection of the place of meeting next year being the next order of business, it was moved, seconded and carried, That this Grand Lodge hold its next Annual Session in the city of Xanaimo. rJ It was on motion, Resolved—That the kind invitations to meet next year in the cities of Ladysmith and Prince Rupert be suitably acknowledged, and that the obstacles at present existing to meeting in the latter city be explained. The Grand Warden retired to the ante-room, and conferred the Grand Lodge Degree on Bro. A. Ventries, Xo. 8. C—J CD J The Grand Lodge took a recess for the purpose of receiving a deputation from the Rebekah Assembly now in session in this city. The deputation was admitted and extended fraternal greetings, and the best wishes of the Assembly for a pleasant and successful meeting of this Grand Bodv. The Grand CD rj Master suitably responded, and reciprocated the good wishes of the Assemblv. The deputation then retired, and the Grand Lodge resumed business. The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following re- port, which was ordered to be received and considered seriatem. No. 26. 1 - To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committe on Judiciary, to whom was referred certain portions of the Grand Master's report, beg to state that we have duly considered the same, and report as follows: (1) Decision 1. Qestion—"Is it legal to use the cube in balloting instead of the ball? Answer—No. The Ritual says that 'white balls elect, black balls reject, y >> We find that Section 1899, Busbee's Digest, 1903, says: "In all cases of balloting by balls, the use of cubes or other devices 3351 similar to balls in form shall be a substantial compliance with the rule or law requiring the use of iballs." As the Grand Master's decision does not appear to be in accordance with this law, we recommend that the decision be amended to read, "Yes. See section 1899, Busbee's Digest, 1903." (2) Decision 2. Question 1—"Can a Lodge appoint a Committee on the death of a brother to print a ribbon with the three links, and in the name of the I.O.O.F. sell the ribbons and proceeds from same to be used to erect a headstone on the grave of a departed brother? Answer—Yes. We fear this decision conflicts with the laws of the Order as laid down in Sections 470, 471 and 472 of Busbee's Digest, 1903, which prohibits the use of the name or erriblems of the Order for business purposes, not directly appertaining to the wants of the Order. As the proposed sale of these ribbons does not appear to be confined to members of the Order, but on the contrary the general public would be canvassed, we consider such a scheme would be undignified and discreditable to the Order, and it would also partake of the nature, and would be regarded as a 'business or commercial undertaking. We would therefore recommend that the answer be altered to "No, see Sections 470, 471 and 472, Busbee's Digest, 1903. (3) Question No. 3—"Can a Lodge erect a footstone or tombstone on the grave of the departed brother from the funds of the Lodge ? Answer—No." This answer seems to be in conflict with the answer given to a question in connection with Decision 3—"Is it legal for a Lodge to use the Contingent Fund for this purpose? (viz., the erection of a footstone on the grave of a brother). Answer—Yes." The Contingent Fund is a fund of the Lodge, although the appropriation to it is limited, and the purposes for which it may be used are somewhat broader than those permitted to the general funds of the Lodge. It has been decided that the Contingent Fund may be used for flowers or music, carriages, railroad fares, etc., at the funeral of a 'member; see Sec. 574, Busbee's Digest, 1903. We are of the opinion that the proposed expenditure on a footstone to mark the grave of a deceased member is just as legitimate and commendable as any of the expenditures quoted. We therefore recommend that the answer to Question No. 3 be altered to "Yes— from the Contingent Fund." (4) We recommend that the answers given to Questions 2, 4, 5 and 6 of Decision 2, also to the two questions included in Decision 3, be aoproved. We would also recommend that the dispensations granted, the aopintments made as D.D.G.M.'s, the Proclamations issued, and the refusal to grant a dispensation to Camborne Lodge, No. 49 to suspend the holding of regular meetings be approved. (5) With reference to the decisions on questions of law and the issuance of dispensations to the different D.D.G.M.'s, we would point out that the only dispensations permissible to these officers 3352 to grant is to permit the conferring of the degrees in less time than permited by law, viz., one week after initiation. See Sec. 7, Art. IV., Grand Lodge Constitution. In view of this fact, the D.D.G.M.'s of Districts Nos. 1, 4, and 29 have exceeded their authority in issuing the dispensations reported by them. In the case of the latter a dispensation was not needed, as the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges, Sec. 1, Art. V., provides that more than one degree can be conferred the same evening if two-thirds of the members present vote in favor of the same. (6) Bro. I. E. Covert, D.D.G.M., District No. 26, answered in the affirmative the question—Can a D.D.G.M. hold office in a Subordinate Lodge while holding office as D.D.G.M.? This answer should be qualified to read, "he may act as Recording Secretary, but he cannot act as N.G. or V.G." See Busbee's Digest, 1903, Section 1309. (7) Bro. J. W. Jackson, D.D.G.M., District No. 27 reports that he rendered a decision on a question of law re hotel keepers, bar tenders, etc., but does not give the particulars of the decision, so we are unable to pass upon it. Signed by the Committee. Paragraph 1, re use of cubes in place of balls, was referred back to the Committee. Paragraph 2, re appointment of a Committee to sell ribbons, was referred back to the Committee. Paragraph 3, re use of Lodge funds to erect headstone on grave of deceased brother, was referred back to the Committee. Paragraph 4, re answers given to Questions 2, 4, 5 and 6 of Decision 2, etc., was adopted. Paragraph 5, re Decisions and Dispensations issued by D.D.G.M.'s, was adopted. Paragraph 6, re answer given by D.D.G.M., District Xo. 26, was referred back to the Committee. Paragraph 7, re decision of D.D.G.M.. District Xo. 27. was approved. 3353 The Committee on State of the Order submitted the following report, which was ordered to be received and laid on the table, to be considered seriatem at the afternoon session: No. 27. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on State of the Order, to whom was referred portions of the Reports of the Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and Grand Representatives, beg to report as follows: (1) It is a matter of sincere thankfulness and congratulation that the Order in this Jurisdiction has made such progress during the past year. There have been several matters which have militated against this, the principal one being the unfortunate strike in the Crows' Nest coal mines, which extended over six or seven months, and necessarily affected all kinds of business, not only in the immediate vicinity of the mines, but also in the other mining districts, and the smelters which are so dependent on the production of coal for the prosecution of their work. Happily this strike is now over, and it is to be hoped that the present amicable conditions will be long preserved between the employers and the employees. (2) The Grand Secretary in his report calls attention to several interesting features of the work last year, the reduction of the number of -members lost by non-payment of dues and the phenomenal increase in the assets of the Lodges being special items of gratification^ (3) The fact that Dawson Lodge No, 1, at Dawson, Y.T., has been attached to this Jurisdiction is quite a compliment, seeing that it denotes a confidence in us held by the members of that Lodge and the Grand Sire. We trust that the affiliation will prove a mutual advantage to all concerned, and in the best interests of the Order generally. We would recommend that the suggestion of the Grand Secretary that this Lodge be known as "Dawson" Lodge No. 1A, to distinguish it from 'Victoria" Lodge No. 1, be approved. (4) It is. pleasing to note the generosity of our members in answer to the appeal on behalf of the Tuberclosis Sanatorium at Tranquille, and to know that the amount received is sufficfiient to carry out the proposal sanctioned by this Grand Lodge to completely furnish the new sleeping pavilion erected at that institution. This should prove a memorial to the benevolence of the members of the I.O.O.F. in B.C., of which they may all be proud. We understand that most of the work involved in this undertaking was cheerfully and effectively done by Bro. E. L. Webber, P.G.M., who, we are sorry to learn, was compelled to resort to this institution again in search of health. The Grand Lodge is therefore deeply indebted to Bro. Webber for his assistance, and we would recommend that a hearty vote of thanks be tendered him 3354 for his efficient services, with the expression of the hope that his health is fully restored, and that his life may be long preserved. (5) The Grand Master calls attention to the loss of membership by non-payment of dues, and suggests that the question be discussed, with a view to a cure being found for it. This is an old question that has puzzled the wisest heads of our Order without evolving a satisfactory solution. If a member feels no interest in the Order, if he does not value the benefits, socially and financially, that it confers, it is not to be expected that he will long contribute towards it. Much may be done by making our meetings interesting, and thus attracting members to our Lodge rooms; efficient and painstaking officers may contribute by persistent efforts to awaken a sympathetic interest in our work, but in spite of all this there will naturally be a considerable leakage from such a large membership. We believe the best way to retain our members is to give them something to do in connection with the work of the Lodge. Their attendance will thus be secured, and the chances of holding them will increase. (6) We recommend that the suggestion of the Grand Master that the names of members obtaining Veteran Jewels be printed in the Proceedings of this Grand Body. That the names of those already in possession of them be printed this year, and the recipients of additional ones be Printed from year to year. (7) We are pleased to learn that the reports received from the* D.D.G.M.'s are more numerous than in former years, and that they show the Order generally throughout the Jurisdiction to be in a flourishing condition. We regret that adverse business conditions, coupled with labor troubles, have had an injurious effect upon the prosperity of some Lodges, and we trust that these influences may soon be removed, and that all our Lodges will enjoy the success which a number of them have been favored with. In several of our up country Lodges conditions are not very encouraging. The closing down of mines have scattered their members, leading to difficulties in the matter of securing officers, and even of obtaining a quorum to conduct Lodge business. In spite of these drawbacks there are in each case a few devoted and faithful brothers who are struggling to keep their Lodge alive, and are full of hope and optimism as to improved conditions in the near future. These brothers are deserving of our sympathy and help, and their case should receive every leniency and encouragement at our hands. (8) The proposal of the Grand Master to enlarge the Jurisdiction of the present Districts, with a view to relieve the Grand Master of some portion of his duty in visiting the Lodges, will not, we fear bring about the result he aims at. The visit of the D.D. G.M. will not, in our opinion, have the same influence, nor be appreciated to the same extent as that of a Grand Master. We have in some cases enlarged the size of Districts, but have had subsequently to reduce them. Financial and other reasons must weigh in imposing additional duties on the D.D.G.M.'s. What an enthusiastic brother would consent to do might be considered by his successor as a burden, and the work would be neglected. ,•**#!* *•!*?** 3355 (9) We regret very much that the Grand Master has been unable to carry out his intentions when elected, to visit more of the Lodges of the Jurisdiction. This is emphasized by the fact that his predecessor was also prevented from carrying out this important duty. We recognize that the office of Grand Master of this Province is now no sinecure position, and that to carry out the duties in such a -manner as is* desired involves considerable sacrifice in the way of time and convenience. We also think that due allowance must be made for circumstances which are liable to arise in every person's experience that prevent them from carrying out the expectations of the brethren in this respect. All that we can expect from an individual is that he shall do his best in the performance of his duty. (10) We are pleased to note that Bro. Bonus, D.D.G.M., Dist. No. 30, has taken advantage of the request on the form of report for recommendations, by submitting a number relating to the visits of the Grand Master to the Lodges. We would deprecate the idea of making the visit of the Grand Master one of an inquisitorial character, as likely to lead to friction and unpleasantness. If, however, there is anything in the work of the Lodge whicft is not strictly in order, it is the duty of the D.D.G.M. to bring the same to the attention of the Grand Master, who should then take steps to have the same rectified. (11) Bro. Bonus's proposal to authorize the Grand Secretary to accompany the Grand Master on his next official visit to the Lodges, and to take with him the secret work, for the purpose of exhibiting same in Lodges, however much it might he desired as a means of instruction, is unfortunately contrary to the present law. By .a decision of the Grand Sire, S.G.L., Proceedings 1907, pages 36, 219, and 239, the Grand Secretary is not permitted to leave the secret work go out of his custody or his office except for the meetings of the Grand Lodge. We would, however, recommend that the Grand Master be urged to have some well skilled brother or brethren to accompany him on his annual visits so that the rituals and secret work of the Order may be fully exemplified. (12) Bro. Laidlaw, D.D.G.M., District No. 6 recommends a more detailed form of the annual report furnished by Lodges. We are informed by the Grand Secretary that the present form^ is arranged to furnish the information required by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, and is governed by Art. IX. of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge and Art. X. of the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges. If any change is desired, we would recommend that it be submitted in a specific and definite form. (13) We regret very much the loss this Grand Lodge has sustained during the past year in the death of some of our active and prominent members. The death of Bros. E. Quennell, P.G.M., and R. W. Fawcett, P.G., have been distinct losses to their respective Lodges, and to our Order in this Jurisdiction. We would recommend that the action of the Grand Lodge officers in sending a wreath to the funeral of Bro. E. Quennell, P.G.M., be approved, and that a memorial page be inserted in the Proceedings of this session, including the names of all members of this Grand Lodge who have died during the past year. 3356 (14) With reference to the recommendation of the Grand Representatives that our Grand Secretary be sent to the annual meetings of the Grand Secretaries' Association, which are held at the same time and place as the meetings of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, also to the remarks of the Grand Sire on the benefits resulting from these annual meetings, we have no doubt but that the meetings of these officers, who are perhaps, from the nature of their work, the best informed members as to the requirements and needs of the Order, are calculated to exert an influence for good and lead to improvements in the work and business methods of the Order. We would therefore heartily recommend that our Grand Secretary be appointed to attend the meeting of the Grand Secretaries' Association at Winnipeg this year, he 'being the Dean of the Grand Secretaries' Association, and that the Finance Committee be requested to favorably consider the matter of his expenses. (15) We would recommend that where numbers are blank in the Grand Lodge register, that these numbers be given to new Lodges applying' for charters, so that our Grand Register may be complete. (16) We would recommend that Subordinate* Lodges be urged to insert in their by-laws a clause making it compulsory that a brother shall be proficient in the degree previously taken before advancement, and the N. G. appoint a competent brother to instruct the candidate, as we believe, if this 'be adopted, it will be the means of preventing in a great measure the stoppage of suspension for non-payment of dues. (17) With reference to the resolution presented by our Grand Secretary, That badges for the use of Representatives at our annual session be purchased by the Grand Lodge, We would recommend that these badges be purchased annually -by the Grand Lodge and distributed to the Representatives of the various Lodges, and retained by them as souvenirs. Signed by the Committee. It was moved, seconded and carried, That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn to 1.30 p.m. today. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. CD V O «/ AFTERNOON SESSION. The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 1.30 p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Lodge Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. 3357 All present were examined, reported qualified, and the Grand Chaplain having invoked the Divine Blessing, the Grand Lodge was declared duly open for business. The roll of Officers and Representatives was called. The Report of the Committee on State of the Order laid over from this morning's session, was taken from the table and considered seriatem. Clauses 1, 2, and 3, re Condition of the Order and Daw- ' y 7 son Lodge No. 1, Dawson, Y.T., were adopted. Clause 4, re Tuberculosis Sanatorium Fund was adopted. Clause 5, re Loss of Membership by Nonpayment of Dues, was adopted. Clause 6, re Printing names of holders of Veteran Jewels, was adopted. Clause 7, re Reports of D.D.G.M.'s and condition of some Lodges in interior of Province, was adopted. Clause 8, re enlargement of Districts, was adopted. Clause 9, re Visits of Grand Master, was adopted. Clause 10, re suggestions by D.D.G.M. Bonus, was adopted. Clause 11, re Grand Master being accompanied by Grand Secretary with secret work, or by some brother well posted t/ J rj -*- on secret work, was referred to the incoming executive officers to report at next session. Clause 12, re amplification of form of Annual Report, was adopted. 3358 Clause 13, re Deaths of members of the Grand Lodge, was adopted. Clause 14, re attendance of Grand Secretary at Annual meeting of Grand Secretaries' Association, was adopted, and referred to Finance Committee. Clause 15, re filling blanks in numbers of Lodges, was adopted. Clause 16, re proficiency in degrees before advancement, was adopted. Clause 17, re Badges for Representatives, was adopted. It was moved, seconded, and carried, That the report of the Committee as amended be adopted. The Grand Master appointed Bros. H. B. Gilmour, P.G.M, No. 10; W. Law, P.G.M., No. 10, and R. A. Anderson, No. 4, as a deputation to convey fraternal greetings of this Grand Lodge to the Rebekah Assembly, now in session in this city The Rebekah Assembly submitted proposed amendment to the Constitution of Rebekah Lodges, making the qualification for Vice-Grand's Chair that a member must have served in an elective office or as chaplain, also making the office of chaplain elective, instead of appointed, which was referred to the Committee of Judiciary. The Committee on Odd Fellows' Home presented the following report, which was adopted:— No. 30. To the Grand Lodge of B. C, I.O.O.F.: We, your Committee on Odd Fellows' Home, beg to report that we have considered the condition of this fund, and find the same increasing at a favorable and satisfactory rate, the increase for the year being $873.86, which is made up entirely of interest on funds invested. 3359 Your Committee are pleased to report that this fund is invested in first mortgages, with gilt-edged securities at 7 and 8 per cent, the interest from which are all paid up. With reference to the "Aged Odd Fellows Fund" of $566.31 now on hand, and in the Dominion Government Savings Bank at- 3 per cent, your Committee would recommend that this amount be invested in a first mortgage with good security, but kept as a separate fund as at present. With reference to the suggestion of Mount Pleasant Lodge No. 19, with respect to the advisability of considering the question of securing a site for the Home. Your Committee is firmly of the opinion that the time is now ripe when something should be done in the way of securing information relative to the future location of this Home. Your Committee would therefore recommend that the Committee on Odd Fellows' Home be authorized to take the matter into consideration, secure all information possible as to available and practicable sites, and the cost thereof, at the same time keeping in view all the conditions connected with its future maintenance and welfare, and the convenience of its future inmates, and forward the results of their labours to the Grand Secretary in time for the data thus obtained to be embodied in the advance reports sent out prior to next session, so that the subject may be intelligently considered at the next session of this Grand Body. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Statistics re Dues and Benefits submitted the following report, which was adopted:— No. 31. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Statistics re Dues and Benefits beg to submit herewith in tabulated form, Abstracts of the reports of the Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction during the past ten years of their experience in the matter of benefits and other expenses, and its relation to their revenue. All the expenditures for last year show an increased average when compared with the previous j'ear.. Thus, the average amount of relief paid to each sick member, $64.13, is $5.94 more than in 1910. The average amount of relief paid each member, $6.10, is $0.39 more; the average cost per member for current expenses, $6.15, is $0.79 more, and the average cost per member for all Lodge expenditures, $12.25, is $1.18 more than the preceding year. In view of this increasing ratio, it is gratifying to learn that the assets of the Lodges show a phenomenal increase in value during the past year, of about fifty per cent. When grouped in periods of ten years, we find that the averages this year are precisely the same as they were last year, and 3360 that they show a considerable reduction under every head when compared with those of previous years. The practical lesson to be derived from these tables, which have been compiled and reported on for a number of years, is that Lodges may expect that each of their members will be liable to about a week's sickness each year, and that the current expenses will equal the call for relief. Under these circumstances, it would appear that the provisions in our Constitution governing the dues and benefits of Subordinate Lodges are about correct, and that it would be unwise to sanction any relaxation in these matters. Signed by the Committee. i 3362 3363 The following communication was read from the Funeral Aid Association, which was ordered to he printed in the proceedings of this Session. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: On behalf of the Funeral Aid Association of B.C., I beg to submit herewith our balance sheet showing our receipts and expenditures since organization. Yours fraternally, ^0'm/m 1 S. KEITH, President. Head Office of the Odd Fellows' Funeral Aid Association, New Westminster, B.C., June 6, 1912. | FINANCIAL STATEMENT § From August 25th, 1910, to June 6th, 1912. General Fund. To Printing and Stationery $245.65 I Postage . 41.85 Commissions (Local Directors) 26.15 " Salaries (Secretary) 22.35 Premiums on Bonds, Two Years 10.00 1 Office Furniture 26.80 " Sundry Expenses 1.05 I Grand Lodge of B. C. (Loan Repaid) 200.00 By Application Fees, 250 at 25 cents $ 62.50 Expense Calls 48.25 I Grand Lodge of B. C. (Temporary Loan) .. 200.00 " Refund on Cheque .70 I Balance Overdrawn 262.40 . $573.85 $573.85 Benefit Fund. By Application Fees $394.50 I Assessment No. 1 207.00 To Death Claim paid $250.00 I Balance 351.50 $601.50 $601.50 Balances. By Benefit Fund $351.50 To General Fund $262.40 " Cash on Hand 89.10 $351.50 $351.50 3364 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, I jjf June 6th, 1912. / , , . Assets. Cash on Hand $89.10 Office Furniture 26.80 Assessments Unpaid 18.00 $133.90 Liabilities. Assessments paid in advance 9.50 Assets over Liabilities $124.40 Certified Correct. E. L. WEBBER, Auditor. The following report was presented by the Committee on State of the Order, which was adopted:— No. 33. Your Committee on the State of the Order, to whom was referred a communication from Bro. H. C. Ullmann relative to the desirability of retaining the early history of Odd Fellowship in British Columbia, beg to report that we are heartily in favor of this proposition, and recommend that it be referred to the incoming executive officers of this Grand Lodge. Signed 'by the Committee. The Committee on State of the Order presented the following report, which was adopted, and referred to the Finance Committee to make necessary provision in the estimates for next year. No. 34. ; | " To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: ~~ ^ Your Committee on the State of the Order beg to recommend that in view of the fact that the Constitution and By-laws of this Grand Body at present in use was printed in the year 1906, and does not contain the amendments made since that time, as well as the fact that the supply is almost depleted, that further copies be printed in up-to-date form, and a copy forwarded to each Lodge. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Printing submitted the following report, which was on motion adopted, and the matter of print- g&£ u3| 3365 ing the By-laws of Subordinate Lodges referred to the incoming Committee on Printing, with power to carry out the recommendation contained in the report, providing no financial liability is incurred by this Grand Lodge. No. 35. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Printing beg to report that tenders were invited for printing the Proceedings of this Session, and the contract awarded to Bro. T. R. Cusack, the lowest tenderer, at $1.65 per page for 800 copies. Three semi-tone portraits $15.00, and to supply 125 copies of the Reports of the Grand Officers for the sum of $15.00. Your Committee have had under consideration the directions contained in a resolution of last session to look into the advisability of the Grand Lodge supplying Subordinate Lodges with Constitutions, By-laws and Rules of Order. We are of opinion that this can best be attained by entering into a.contract with a printer to print these By-laws, etc., as required. It is not likely that this arrangement would be adopted by Lodges in our larger cities, where there are facilities for doing this work, and these Lodges may prefer to superintend their own printing, but it may be taken advantage of by Lodges not so situated. We have obtained tenders for this work, which are attached to this report, and would recommend that a contract for one year be entered into with the lowest tenderer. Signed by the Committee. The Special Committee on Surety Bonds of Financial Officers submitted the following report, which was adopted: No. 36. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I. O. O. F.: We your Special Committee, to whom was referred the communication from the American Surety Co., of New York, would respectfully request that we be given time to consider the subject matter contained in this communication during recess, and sub niit a report at next Grand Lodge session. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following amended report, which was ordered to be received and considered seriatem: 3366 No. 36A. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: With reference to our previous report, certain portions of which were referred back to us, your Committee on Judiciary beg to state that we have duly considered the same and submit the following amended report:— (1) Decision:—1st Question—"Is it legal to use the cube in balloting instead of the ball?" Answer—"No. The Ritual says that Jwhite balls elect, black balls reject/ " We refer to Sections 1898 and 1899 of Busbee's Digest, 1903, and recommend that the above answer be altered to read "Yes." (2) Decision 2. Question 1. "Can a Lodge appoint a committee on the death of a brother to print a ribbon with the three links and in the name of the I.O.O.F. sell the ribbons and proceeds from same to be used to erect a headstone on the grave of a departed brother?" Answer—Yes. We recommend that the above answer be amended to read ""Yes, to members of the Order only." (3) Question 3. Can a Lodge erect a footstone or tombstone on the grave of a departed brother from the funds of the Lodge? Answer—"No." The brother who asked this question has changed it to read "General Fund of the Lodge" instead of "fund of the Lodge." We therefore recommend that the answer given by the Grand Master, namely, "No," be approved. (4) The D.D.G.M. of District No. 26 answered in the affirmative the question, "Can a D.D.G.M. hold office in a Subordinate Lodge while holding office as D.D.G.M.? This answer should be amended by adding the words, "except the office of N.G. or V.G." (5) There was also referred to us the following questions from Fairview Lodge No. 61:— 1st. A by-law of our Lodge reads, "A member of this Lodge may be nominated for office if not present at the time, but he cannot be elected if absent on the night of election, unless he has signified his willingness to act if elected. Will you please interpret the word "signified"? We recommend that the answer, "Informed the N.G." be given. (6) 2nd. A by-law reads, "A member of the Visiting Committee who fails on three occasions to visit a sick brother when notified to do so, shall lose his office in the Lodge. Is this by-law legal? We recommend that this be answered "Yes." Signed by the Committee. Clause 1, re use of cubes in lieu of balls, on being sub- ' y O mitted to the vote this clause was not adopted. , 3367 11 was moved, seconded and carried, That the decision of the Grand Master on this question be approved. Clause 2, re sale of ribbons to erect tombstone on grave of a brother, was adopted. Clause 3, re erection of tombstone from funds of Lodge, was adopted. Clause 4, re decision of D.D.G.M., District No- 26, was adopted. Clause 5, answer to question from Fairview Lodge, No. 61, was adopted. Clause 6, answer to another question from Fairview Lodge No. 61, was adopted. The Report of the Committee as amended was then adopted. The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following Report, which was adopted:— No. 37. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Judiciary have considered those portions of the Grand Master's Supplementary Report which have been referred to it, and beg to report as follows:— Charges of Bro. Gillette, P.G., against several members of Slocan Lodge, No. 40. We find that charges having been nreferred, and a trial having been held in accordance with law, it is quite open to any party aggrieved to appeal to this Grand Lodge according to the Code of Procedure laid down in the Constitution of Subordinates of this Jurisdiction. This course does not appear to have been followed, and as the gist of the whole matter is a question of fact rather than law, we are of the opinion that the question should be dealt with by the Committee on Appeals when it is brovught properly before this Grand Lodge. We therefore ask to be discharged from further consideration of the matter. 3368 We would recommend that the action of the Grand Master in issuing the usual Memorial Day Proclamation and his answer as to the legality of nominating a brother to more than one office, namely, that the only offices that may be combined are those of Recording and Financial Secretary, be approved. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Judiciary presented the following report, which was adopted:— No, 38. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: We, your Judiciary Committee, have considered that portion of the Grand Master's Supplementary Report dealing with the complaint from the D.D.G.M. at Dawson, and recommend that it be approved, and the correspondence forwarded to the Sovereign Grand Lodge for action. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following; report, which was adopted:— No. 38a. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: . '$' ' Your Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred the Resolution and Report of the Committee on Legislation of the Rebekah Assembly, asking that the Constitution of Rebekah Lodges of this Jurisdiction be amended so as to require that no one shall be installed into the Chair of Vice-Grand unless they have served in an elective office or as Chaplain; also that the Chaplain be changed from an appointed to an elective office, beg to recommend that the Assembly be informed that these changes cannot be made except by the consent of the Sovereign Grand Lodge (see Sections 1343, 1344, 1360, Busbee's Digest 1903, also Sections 11 and 12, of the Rebekah Degree Code, page 695, Busbee's 'Digest, 1903). Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Mileage and Per Diem submitted the following report, which was adopted:— No. 39. . '■■■ To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: § Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem beg to report that we have examined the certificates of the Officers and Representatives^ attendance at this session, have checked the same, and find them* entitled to the amounts stated against their respective names. 1 3369 NAMES OFFICERS. W. H. Cullin, G.M W. A. Johnstone, D.G.M R. Dudley, G.W Fred Davey, G.S H. White, G.T H. T. Fulton, G.R E. G. Cavalsky, G.R.. REPRESENTATIVES. T. C. Hubbard W. W. Gardiner P. W. Dempster F. F. Forneri E. J. Boughen G. E. Gilley R. Anderson J. Bell W. Grieve W. Newton J. H|Morgan I. Heyes Jas. Turvey E. A. Nelmes A. M. Russell W. H. Brown T. C. Campbell H. McLean A. Cleland E. P. Dennis Chas. Whyte Tas. Brown K. G. McRae J. S. Hooley B. B. Smith W. Fotheringham C. E. P. Watts J. Boak F. Cuming F. Trimble W. F. McKenzie H. B. Thompson M. Dumond J. W. 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Fleming . H. F. Anderson F. Buckholz ... O. Jacobson .... C. R. Ward ... W. M. Harris . J. W. Milross .. H. Stone E. L. Hutt J. Kavanagh ... J. C. Tait T. A. Love T. Robertson '... J. Lundie ...*... C. H. Hardy ... R. Blackburn ... R. Wilton C. L. Hiltz G. B. Stedman . J. A. Murray .. D. A. McLean . S. McGuire .... C. N. Borton .. W. Harvey C. F. Campbell . T. H. White .... J. F. Faulkner .. R. F. Bristol ... W. G. Barrie ... W. T. Sproule .. |26 26 |27 27 |28 |34 |36 |36 |38 |38 139 |40 |41 142 |42 43 |43 |44 145 |46 |46 |47 |47 148 |50 |51 |53 154 154 |55 |56 58 59 60 61 61 62 63 Vancouver 2 Vancouver 2 New Westminster 2 New Westminster 2 Agassiz 2 Golden 1 Rossland f 2 Rossland | 2j Greenwood ' 2 Greenwood 2 Sandon 2 Slocan 2 Trout Lake .... 2 Cranbrook 2 Cranbrook 2 Trail 2 Trail 2 Moyie 2 Grand Forks .... 2 Phoenix (Vane.) 2 Phoenix 2 Fernie 2 Fernie Armstrong Enderby Penticton Hosmer Michel Michel North Vancouver Salmon Arm .... Summerland .... Kelowna South Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver Prince Rupert ... 641 Corbin 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 bo 00 00 4 00 4 00 4 OOf 4 001 4 001 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00| 4 OOl 80 80 92 92 150 554 645 645 704 704 563 579 512 777 777 636 636 757 681 8 00 8 00 9 9 20 20 4 00 80 4 00 681 4 00 839 4 00 839 4 00 446 4 00 437 4 00 553 4 00 848 4 00 863 4 00 863 4 00 811 395| 543| 499| 80| 80 80 80| 522 864 15 00 55 40 64 50 64 50 70 40 70 40 56 30 57 90 54 80 77 70 77 70 63 60 63 60 75 70 68 10 8 00 68 10 83 90 83 90 44 60 43 70 55 30 84 80 86 30 86 30 8 10 39 50 54 30 49 901 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 52 20| 86 401 12 00 12 00 13 20 13 20 19 00 57 40 68 50 68 50 74 40 74 40 60 30 61 90 58 80 81 70 81 70 67 60 67 60 79 70 72 10 12 00 72 10 87 90 87 90 48 60 47 70 59 30 88 80 90 30 90 30 12 10 43 50 58 30 53 90 12 00 12 00 12 0V 12 00 56 20 90 40 i$ 318 00 $2663 901 $29«1 90 Signed by the Committee 3371 The Rebekah Assembly submitted Resolutions adopted by- it, abolishing the charge for dispensations granted, and imposing a fee of one dollar on sisters receiving the Assembly- Degree. It was moved, seconded and carried, That these resolutions be approved. It was on motion, Resolved, That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn until 7 o'clock this evening. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. EVENING SESSION. The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 7 o'clock p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Grand "Lodge Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. All present were examined, reported duly qualified, and the Grand Lodge was declared open for business. On motion the call of the roll was dispensed with. It was moved, seconded and carried—That the Installation of Officers take place in the Third Degree. The Committee on Finance submitted the following report, which was adopted:— No. 41. 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 for the ensuing year:— Receipts. Balance in Grand Treasurer's hands $ 5,75.37 Received from Funeral Aid Association 200.00 Per Capita Tax on 5820 members, at $1 per member, payable 50c on June 30 and 50c on Dec. 31, 1912.... 5,820.00 Total Revenue $11,095.37 3372 Expenditure. Grand Secretary's Salary $ 900.00' Grand Master's Expenses 600.00' Sovereign Grand Lodge Representative Tax .... 150.00 Rent Grand Secretary's Office 300.00 Printing 400.00 Premium on Bonds 10.00 Postage and Sundries, Grand Secretary 100.00 Grand Master 15.00 Caretaker Grand Secretary's Office 20.00 Janitor this Session 10.00 Mileage and Per Diem this Session 2,982.00 Past Grand Master's Jewel 50.00 Independent Odd Fellows' Card, 1910, 1911, 1912.. 30.00 Gr. Secretary's Expenses to Sov. Grand Lodge.. 150.00 Purchase of Badges 25.00 Grant to Patriarch Militant 100.00 $5,842.00 Balance at end of year $5,253.37 Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Finance presented the following report, which was adopted:— No. 42. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Finance beg to recommend that the following amounts be paid to the appointed officers to meet their expenses in attending this session, viz.: Rev. E. G. Miller, Grand Chaplain $ 4.00 H. Fooks, Grand Marshal 10.00 J. E. Phinney Grand Conductor 24.20 F. D. Lemieux, Grand Herald 20.95 $59.90 Signed by the Committee. Moved by W. B. Fleming, No. 38, seconded by C. R. Ward, No. 42/and carried:— Resolved, That in the opinion of this Grand Lodge only accredited representatives should have a vote in Grand Lodge. The Committee on Resolutions submitted the following1 report, which was adopted:— i 3373 No. 43. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: We, your^ Committee on Resolutions beg to report the following for adoption: Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered His Worship Mayor Beckwith of the City of Victoria, for his address and generous words of welcome at the opening of this session, his kind remarks respecting the esteem in which the Order is held, and his assurance of the freedom of the city while sojourning in the capital. Be it further Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be extended to the Odd Fellows' Board of Union for the use of the Hall during this session. Be it further Resolved, That the thanks of this Body be extended to the three Victoria Lodges for the splendid manner in which they have entertained the Grand Lodge officers, representatives and visitors to their city. Be it further Resolved, That the thanks of this Body be extended to the Patriarchs Militant for their attendance and assistance in connection with this Session of the Grand Lodge. Be it further Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Body be tendered the Press of the City of Victoria for the manner in which it has reported the proceedings of this Session. Be it further Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be extended to the Grand Master and other officers for the able manner in which the business of the Order has been conducted during the session and past year. Be it further Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be extended to the Grand Lodges of the State of Washington and the Province of Alberta for their fraternal greetings conveyed, and to their representatives for their presence and their eloquent addresses. Be it further Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be extended to the Ladies of the Rebekah Assembly for their visit and address of welcome. Be it further Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Body be extended to the different transportation companies for their generous offer of reduced rates to this session. Signed by the Committee. The Grand Lodge was closed in the Grand Lodge Degree CD v—' v— and re-opened in the Third. Degree. The Third Degree members in waiting having been ad- mitted. the Grand Master appointed E. L. Webber, P.G-.M., ISTo. 27, to present the Officers-elect for Installation. 3374 The names of the elective and appointed officers for the ensuing year were called by the Grand Secretary, and having taken their positions in front of the principal chair, they were duly obligated and installed into their respective chairs as follows:— W. A. Johnstone, No. 26, as Grand Master. R. Dudley, No. 47, as Deputy Grand Master. H. White, No. 42, as Grand Warden. Fred Davey, ISTo. 1, as Grand Secretary. P. W. Dempster, No. 2, as Grand Treasurer. Rev. E. G. Miller, No. 4, as Grand Chaplain. A. J. Laidlaw, No 26, as Grand Marshal. W. Grieve, No. 5, as Grand Conductor. T. Love, No. 46, as Grand Guardian. R. Wilton, No. 51, as Grand Herald. The Grand Master appointed the following as his District Deputy Grand Masters for the ensuing year:— F. F. Forneri, No. 2, for Dist. No. 1, comprising Lodges 1, 2 and 4. J. A. Johnson, No. 27, for District No. 2, comprising Lodges 3 and 27. J. H. Good, No. 5, for District No. 3, comprising Lodge No. 5. I. Heyes, No. 6, for District No. 4, comprising Lodge No. 6. E. A. Nelmes, No. 7, for District No. 5, comprising Lodge No. 7. E. W. Garnett, No. 55, for District No. 6, comprising Lodges 8, 10, 26, 55, 62 and 66. C. F. Campbell, No. 60, for District No. 7, comprising Lodges 19, 24, 60 and 61. E. T. W. Pearse, No. 9, for District No. 8, comprising Lodge No. 9. W. C. Collin?. No. 11, for District No. 9, comprising Lodge No. 11 R. Squarebriggs, No. 12, for District No. 10, comprising Lodge No. 12. D. S. Barton, No. 15, for District No. 11, comprising Lodge No. 15. J. H. Lemmon, No. 16, for District No. 12, comprising Lodge No. 16. J. Boak, No. 17, for District No. 13, comprising Lodge No. 17. R. E. Wheeler, No. 50, for District No. 14, comprising Lodges Nos 18, 48 and 50. H. B. Thompson, No. 21, for District No. 15, comprising Lodge No. 21. J. C. Smith, No. 23, for District No. 16, comprising Lodge No. 23. Albert Greyell, No. 28, for District No. 17, comprising Lodge No. 28. 3375 D. McBeath, No. 34, for District No. 18, comprising Lodge No. 34. Robert Clemas, No. 36, for District No. 19, comprising Lodges Nos 36 and 43. Daniel Paterson, No. 46, for District No. 20, comprising Lodges Nos. 38, 45 and 46. Neil Tatterie, No. 39, for District No. 21, comprising Lodge No. 39. Wm. Clough, No. 40, for District No. 22, comprising Lodge No. 40. O. Jacobson, No. 41, for District No. 23, comprising Lodges Nos. 41 and 49. W. M. Harris, No. 42, for District No. 24, comprising Lodge No. 42. James Roberts, No. 44, for District No. 25, comprising Lodge No. 44. John Lundie, No. 47, for District No. 26, comprising Lodges Nos. 47 and 53. J. H. Glass, No. 51, for District No. 27, comprising Lodge No. 51. J. L. Huston, No. 52, for District No. 28, comprising Lodge No. 52. W. T. Sproule, No. 64, for District No. 29, comprising Lodges Nos. 54 and 64. R. J. Glasgow, No. 56, for District No. 30, comprising Lodge No. 56. James Talbot, No. 57, for District No. 31, comprising Lodge 57. C. N. Borton, No. 58, for District No. 32, comprising Lodge No. 58. William Harvey, No. 59, for District No. 33, comprising Lodge No. 59. J. P. Cade, No. 63, for District No. 34, comprising Lodge No. 63. No. 65, for District No. 35, comprising Lodge No. 65. C. J. Tennant, No. la, for District No. 36, comprising Lodge No. la. Also the following to form the STANDING COMMITTEES Finance—A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2; E. A. Nelmes, No. 7; W. H. Brown, No. 8; W. W. Gardiner, No. 1; J. Bell, No. 4. Appeals—A. M. Russell, No. 8; J. F. Faulkner, No. 61; G. E. Gilley, No. 3; W. Harvey, No. 59; C. N. Borton, No. 58. Laws of Subordinates—Grand Secretary, C. R. Ward, No. 42; F. F. Forneri, No. 2; W. G. Pond, No. 38; T. C. Hubbard, No. 1. Petitions—E. P. Dennis, No. 10; J. Twaddle, No. 36; F. Cuming, No. 18; H. Thompson, No. 21; O. Jacobson, No. 41. State of the Order—S. McGuire, No. 56; T. Robertson, No. 47; W. M. Harris, No. 42; F. Trimble, No. 19; J. Boak, No. 17. Legislation—J. T. Wood, No. 34; W. Fotheringham, No. 16; B. B. Smith, No. 15; E. T. W. Pearse, No. 9; Chas. Whyte, No. 11. Judiciary—R. Hendricks, No. 57; T. Robertson, No. 47; J. A. Murray, No. 54; W. G. Barrie, No. 63; W. T. Sproule, No. 64. Mileage and Per Diem—A. J. Laidlaw, No. 26; J. C. Tait, No. 46; J. Kavanagh, No. 45; E. L. Hutt, No. 44; D. A. McLean, No. 55. Printing—Grand Secretary, J. Wilby, No. 2; R. A. Anderson, No. 4; J. H. Fairhall, No. 24; K. G. McRae, No. 12; C. H. Hiltz, No. 53. 3376 SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Odd Fellows' Home—H. Gilmour, P.G.M., No. 10; D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., No. 3; Wallace Law, P.G.M., No. 10; T. F. Neelands, P.G.M., No. 8; E. L. Webber, P.G.M., No. 27; A. Cleland, No. 10; W. F. McKenzie, No. 19. Statistics re Dues and Benefits—Grand Secretary, G. Vance, No. 28; E. G. Cavalsky,, No. 5- C. E. P. Watts, No. 16; M. Dumond, No. 23. The Third Degree members having retired, the Grand Lodge was closed in the Third and re-opened in the Grand Lodge Degree. CD CD It was moved, seconded and carried, That the appointments of the Grand Master be confirmed. It was on motion, Resolved—That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn sine die. The Grand Lodge was closed in due form. Grand Secretary S. T. STYLES, P.G., Victoria Lodge, No. 1. WALTER S. DEMPSTER, P.G, R. W. FAWCETT, P.G., Columbia Lodge No. 2. J. S. LAWRENCE, P.G., Royal City Lodge, No. 3. E. QUENNELL, P.G., P.G.M., P.G.R., Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5. T. KNIGHT, P.G., Excelsior Lodge No. 7. J. DRAYWON, P.G, Cloverdale Lodge, No. 15, R. H. POOL, P.G, Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 19. G. R. MEAD, P.G, Snowshoe Lodge, No. 46. "So live that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not like the quarry slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed Like one that wraps the drapery of his couch About him and lies down to pleasant dreams." I 3384 VETERAN JEWELS. <D CD r~> O NAME, . f . r—< <U CD §) £ *T3 <D O ^ M-H MH o o S /**» ("S >»• § I NAME. bo O Q 6 1 |George Norris 2 [Arthur Parker 3 I A. B. Gray 4 |J. H. Meldram, P.G.M. 5 Ijames Pope 6 |R. W. Fawcett R. J. Russell B. W. Shiles, P.G.M.. F. D. McLennan J. E. Insley 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 | David Evans I Lewis Campbell iSibre Clarke |M. B. Dolan ... / |Wm. Ralph IS. W. Edwards |W. H. Cullin, P.G.M... |Walter Walker JP. A. Babington |Thomas Bamford 21 |J. Wriglesworth, P.G.M. 22 j George F. Giles 23 |W.D.M'Killican, P.G.M. 24 |Robert H. Horrell .... 25 |W. H. Huxtable 26 |George H. Colwell .... 27 (Charles Hegele 28 JArthur Wilson 29 |David Henry 30 JEdwin Cameron 31 |H. B. .Gilmour, P.G.M. 32 |William Wallace 33 |P. W. Dempster I 34 |Richard Hall 35 |Michael McCahill j 36 |Wm. Sommerville | 37 |Charles Minckler | 38 JFrank Taylor | 39 I Andrew Mc Knight .. .. I 40 iHenrv Waller, P.G.M...I r 5 41 10 1 42 4 43 2 44 2 45 2| | 46 2| 1 47 31 48 8 49 3 50 8| 51 9| 52 9| 53 43| 54 41 55 4| 56 4| 57 4| 58 41 59 4| 60 4| 61 41 62 4i 63 46| 64 '1| 65 16| 66 1| 67 51 68 41 69 4| 70 10| 71 10| 72 2| 73 2| 74 2| 75 2! 76 2| 77 2| 78 HI 79 21 Ijoseph Sears JGeorge E. Smith | P. C. Fernie [Leonard Cousins JFred Davey JRobert Lettice j Charles Hayward |Edgar Fawcett j Joseph York I Edward Kermode |William Boddy , Angus G. Shaw ....... (William A. Seaman |John A. Calbick j George Turner [David Murchie (William Davies |Richard Drake _. JW. G. Carson |W. D. Kinnaird |T. F. Neelands, P.G.M. |D. G. Gray- (J. C. Henderson jj. McCutcheon (Albert McNeill |J. Hurliman H. J. Raymer, P.G.MJ |J. F. Faulkner | |Wm. Hogg, P.G.M....| Ijoseph Peers j |D. McLean | JRichard Jones I Beaumont Boggs | |A. Henderson, P.G.MJ JRobert Butler | !W. C. Brown | [Frederick Norris I |Henry F. Bishop ! |G. R. Carson I 2 2 4 4 4 4 16 16 3 3 3 10 4 4 4 8 8 7 7 61 10 36 61 10 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 61 3385 Constitution of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, I.O.O.F. Incorporated Under the Benevolent Societies' Act 1891, 10th February, 1896. PREAMBLE. Whereas, The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, possessing original and exclusive jurisdiction—the source of all true and legitimate authority in Odd Fellowship—did, by its warrant, bearing date the 25th day of April, in the fifty-fifth year of our Order, grant authority to certain Past Grands of the Order, resident in the Province of British Columbia, to form a Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, to be known and hailed by the name, style and title of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the Province of British Columbia, giving and granting to them and their successors, by the name, style and title aforesaid, full power and authority to grant warrants for opening Lodges subordinate to it, for the propagation of the established principles of the Order; with power and authority also, to cause all honorary and the first three degrees of the Order to be conferred on deserving members, according to the laws, customs and ancient usages of the Independent Order of Oddfellows; and as the Grand Legislative Head of the Order in the Province of British Columbia, to have and to exercise full power and authority to enforce upon its subordinates a strict adherence to the laws of the Order, and to make and establish such rules for their government as in the opinion of the said Grand Lodge may be for the advancement of the Order and in conformity to the directions of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the I. O. O. F. Now, therefore, we, the Past Grands, residing within said jurisdiction, do hereby make and declare the following as the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, for the Province of British Columbia. 3386 ARTICLE I. OF the grand lodge. Section 1. This Grand Lodge shall be known by the name, style and title of "The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the Province of British Columbia," and shall be composed of all Past Grands who are contributing members of the Lodges subordinate to this Grand Lodge, and in good standing, and who have been admitted as required by this Constitution. Sec. 2. The Grand Lodge has jurisdiction in Odd Fellowship over the territory known as the Province of British Columbia, and over all Subordinate Lodges situated within the said territory or Province, or working under the authority of the same, and is the Supreme Tribunal of the Order in its jurisdiction. Sec 3. To entitle a Past Grand to be admitted to the Grand Lodge he must produce satisfactory evidence that he is such, and is a contributing: member in good standing: of a Lodge subordinate to this Grand Lodge at the time of his admission. ARTICLE II. OF THE SESSIONS AND EUSINESS OF THE GRAND LODGE. Sec. 1. The Grand Lodge shall hold regular Annual Communications to begin on the second Wednesday of June 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. Sec 2. The business of the Grand Lodge shall be transacted by the elective and appointed officers of the Grand Lodge, and the representatives elected, in the manner hereinafter provided. All Past Grands in good standing, who have received the Grand Lodge Degree, may be present at the session; but none except officers of, and representatives to, the Grand Lodge, and Past Grand Masters of this Lodge in good standing, shall have the right to vote, or, without permission, to speak on any subject at the Session. Sec 3... Every Subordinate Lodge shall be entitled in this Grand Lodge to one Representative for its members of one hundred or under; also one additional representative, if its membership shall amount to one hundred and one or over, in good standing, as shown by its report on the 31st of December of the previous year; provided always that no j 3387 Subordinate Lodge shall have more than two representatives. Representatives must be past Grands in good standing, and shall be elected by the Lodge at the first regular meeting in May of each year, to serve one year from the beginning of said Annual Communication. Provided that no new Lodge shall be entitled to representaion in this Grand Lodge until it has paid at least one semi-annual tax. Each Lodge shall at the same time elect one alternate for each representative elected, and in case a representative shall be unable to attend the session of the Grand Lodge, then the alternate receiving the highest number of votes may attend in his place, and have all the powers and privileges of a representative. Vacancies may be filled at any time to serve the remainder of the term. Sec. 4. Each elective and appointed officer, except the Grand Master, who is not also a representative, and each representative, shall be entitled to one vote. The Grand Master shall be entitled to vote in all cases of a tie. In case of the absence of any representative, the representatives of his Lodge present may cast the vote of the absentee, providing they have his written authority to do so. In the election of Grand Officers, each Past Grand in attendance, at the annual communication, shall be entitled to one vote only. Sec 5. Special sessions may be called at the option of the Grand Master. Such sessions shall be for the transaction of extraordinary business only, which shall be specified in the call, and not less than fifteen days' notice shall be given by letter to each representative, which fifteen days shall begin from the date on which said letters are mailed. Such special session shall be held at the place as specified in the notice calling the Session. Sec 6. The Grand Lodge cannot be opened unless representatives from three Lodges are present, including ten members, in addition to the Grand Master, or the Deputy Grand Master. ARTICLE III. OF OFFICERS. Section 1.. The elective officers of this Grand Lodge shall be: 1st. Grand Master. 2nd. Deputy Grand Master. 3rd. Grand Warden. 4th. Grand Secretary. 5th. Grand Treasurer. The Grand Representative or Representatives to represent this Grand Lodge in the Sovereign Grand Lodge shall be elected in accord- 3388 ance with the Constitution and Laws of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, and in the form and manner herein prescribed for the nomination and election of Grand Officers. They shall each be elected for a period of two years, and one shall retire annually by rotation. Sec 2. The appointed officers shall be: Grand Chaplain. Grand Marshal. Grand Conductor. Grand Guardian. Grand Herald. District Deputy Grand Masters for each District, provided, that Past Grands may be appointed to discharge the duties of District Deputy Grand Master previous to being admitted to membership. But District Deputy Grand Masters are not thereby made ex-officio Officers or members of this Grand Lodge. Sec 3. Any Past Grand a member of the Grand Lodge shall be eligible for any elective or appointed office in this Grand Lodge. Sec 4. The election for elective officers of the Grand Lodge shall be held at nine o'clock p.m., on the first day of the session, by ballot, in the following manner: When open in that order of business, each Past Grand present having the privilege to nominate, there shall be provided a ballot box, in which to deposit the ballots, with two tellers; and all shall proceed to vote; and when all have voted, the Grand Master shall proclaim the ballot closed, and the tellers shall immediatelv canvass the votes, and if there be no choice for the officer balloted for, a new ballot shall be immediately ordered, which ballot shall be confined to the three having the greatest number of votes (provided there are three voted for) and if there then be no choice, the ballot shall be confined to the two receiving the greatest number of votes. Any Past Grand qualified, having received a majority of votes, shall be declared elected, and shall be installed into his respective office on the last day of the session. Provided, that in all cases where only one person is in nomination for an office, he may be declared elected by acclamation. Sec 5. The appointed officers shall be appointed by the Grand Master, by and with the consent and approval of this Grand Lodge, after his installation. ARTICLE IV. DUTIES OF OFFICERS. Section 1. The Grand Master shall preside at all sessions of the Grand Lodge, and preserve order therein, and enforce a due observance 3389 of the Constitution and By-laws of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of this Grand Lodge. All questions of order, and all decisions made by him on any point growing out of the Constitution or By-laws of this Grand Lodge, shall be subject to appeal from his decision to the Grand Lodge; and it shall be his duty to put the question on all such appeals to the Grand Lodge. He shall appoint Officers pro tem. to fill vacancies in the Grand Lodge whilst in session, and all committees not otherwise provided for in this Constitution, or ordered by the Grand Lodge. He shall give the casting vote in all cases where the votes are equally divided, except in cases of election of officers. When any demand shall have been approved by a majority of the Finance Committee, he shall order the Grand Treasurer to pay the same. He may grant dispensations: 11th To confer degrees on a member without delay. To allow members of the Order to appear in public in regalia. To allow Lodges to apply to other Lodges for assistance. To allow Lodges to admit to membership persons who reside near some other Lodge. To authorize the installation of officers in public. To give entertainments for the benefit of the Order. To authorize the balloting for, and initiation of, a candidate at the time his proposition is presented to a Lodge. To allow Subordinate Lodges to change their places of meeting. To allow a brother to be reinstated after expulsion. To institute Lodges, and authorize them to work as such until the next session of this Grand Lodge. To empower Subordinate Lodges to elect Scarlet Degree members to any office in such Lodge provided all qualified brothers refuse to serve. He may, in person, confer the Past Official Degrees. He shall decide all appeals on questions of law, which may be made to him from the decisions of his deputies. He shall receive and act upon all complaints which may be made to him against his deputies or Lodges. He shall give such instructions from time to time in the work of the Order to the deputies, or to the Lodges, as may be necessary. When officially visiting Subordinate Lodges, he shall be received with the honours of the Order. Sec 2. The Deputy Grand Master shall support the Grand Mas ter in presiding, and in his absence shall fill the chair for him. During 3390 the absence of the Grand Master from this jurisdiction, or when he may be under charges duly preferred, or during the incapacity of the Grand Master arising from illness, or any other cause, the Deputy Grand Master shall be invested with all his powers. In the event of a vacancy in the office, of Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master shall become Grand Master for the balance of the term, and receive the honors of a full term. Sec 3. The Grand Warden shall assist the Grand Master in conducting the business of the Grand Lodge. He shall, under the Grand Master, have special charge of the door, and in the absence of the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master, he shall preside. Sec 4. The Grand Secretary shall make a just and true record of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge at every session, and transmit as soon as practicable after the close of the annual session, to the Subordinate Lodges, copies thereof; he shall keep the accounts between the Grand Lodge and its Subordinates, receive all moneys coming therefrom, and pay the same over to the Grand Treasurer; he shall issue all necessary notices and circulars to Subordinates, representatives and officers; he shall provide all stationery for the use of the Grand Lodge, and superintend such printing as the Lodge shall direct; he shall perform such other duties as are herein provided for, or that may be ordered by the Grand Lodge; he shall receive such salary as may be fixed upon at each annual session, which shall be paid quarterly; he shall, previous to installation, give bonds to the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the Province of British Columbia, in such form and penalty as shall be approved of, for the faithful discharge of his duties. Sec 5. The Grand Treasurer shall receive and take charge of the moneys of the Grand Lodge, pay all orders drawn on him by the Grand Master, under the seal of the Grand Lodge, make such investment of the funds as the Grand Lodge may direct; keep his accounts in such a manner as will exhibit the resources and amount of receipts, and by whom paid, the purpose and amount of disbursements, and to whom paid; have his accounts closed up on the Saturday preceding the second Wednesday in June, annually, and submit them to the Finance Committee. He shall attend all regular sesssions of the Grand Lodge; he shall, previous to installation, give bonds to the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of the Province of British Columbia, in such form and penalty as shall be approved of, for the faithful performance of his duties. meetings of Sec 6. The Grand Representatives shall attend the the Sovereign Grand Lodge and faithfully represent the interests of this Grand Lodge and the Order generally; they shall attend the meetings of this Grand Lodge and submit a synopsis of the proceedings of the session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge attended by them. 3391 Sec 7. The District Deputy Grand Master shall, in the absence of the Grand Master or other elective Grand officer, install the officers of all Lodges in his District, and enforce a due observance of the Constitution, By-laws, and Resolutions of the Grand Lodge; be the organ of the Grand Master with the Subordinates in his Jurisdiction; have power to grant dispensations to Lodges in his District to confer the three degrees in less time than may otherwise be permitted, when circumstances require it; he shall see that the work of the Order is performed uniformly, confer official degrees on Past Grands, collect from Lodges in his District all returns and moneys due the Grand Lodge, and forward them immediately to the Grand Secretary; decide all questions of law that may be submitted to him by Lodges under his charge, and report annually to the Grand Master his proceedings. He shall forthwith report to the Grand Master all cases of violation on the part of Subordinates of the Constitution and By-laws of the Grand Lodge, or disobedience to its lawful commands. Sec 8. The appointed officers of this Grand Lodge shall perform such duties as are required by their charges and the usages of the Order. ARTICLE V. . REMOVALS AND VACANCIES. Section 1. Any Grand Officer may be removed from his office by the Grand Lodge for misconduct or neglect of duty, but he shall be entitled to a fair trial, and two-thirds of the votes of the members present shall be necessary for removal. Sec 2. No officer shall officiate in the Grand Lodge during the time of his trial. Whenever the Grand Master ,or officer acting as such, shall be on trial, or whenever a resolution for the removal of the Grand Master or officer acting as such, shall be submitted, the Grand Lodge may direct any Past Grand Master (in case the Deputy Grand Master or Grand Warden are incapacitated) to occupy the chair. Sec. 3. Any member may be expelled from the Grand Lodge as such for misconduct upon the vote of two-thirds of the members present at any meeting, after a copy of the resolution of expulsion shall have been served upon him. Sec 4. Vacancies In the office of District Deputy Grand Master shall be filled by the Grand Master. Vacancies in the other Grand Offices, except that of Grand Master, shall be filled by the Grand Lodge, if in session; if not, then by the Standing Committee, for the remainder of the term. Provided, That in case of a vacancy in the office of Grand Representative, the appointee of the Standing Com- 3392 mittee shall only hold office until the succeeding session of this Grand Lodge. ARTICLE VI. committees. Section 1. The elective Grand Officers shall constitute the Standing Committee to act in the recess of the Annual Session of the Grand Lodge, and perform such duties as may be assigned to them. Of said committee the Grand Master shall be chairman and he may call meetings thereof at his discretion. Provided, that when it shall be necessary to convene a meeting of the Standing Committee the Grand Master is empowered to draw on the Grand Treasurer a sufficient amount to pay the actual expenses of the members which shall not exceed the rate allowed for attendance at the Session of the Grand Lodge. Sec 2. There shall be appointed, at each annual session, the following regular committees, from among the members: 1st. Committee on Credentials. 2nd. Committee on Finance. 3rd. Committee on Appeals and Grievances. 4th. Committee on Laws of Subordinates. 5th. Committee on Petitions. 6th. Committee on the State of the Order. 7th. Committee on Legislation. 8th. Committee on Printing. 9th. Committee on Judiciary. 10th. Committee on Mileage and per diem. Sec 3. The Committee on Credentials shall consist of five members, who shall be appointed by the Grand Master who is holding over, or the incumbent of the chair at the time of opening of the session, and whose duty it shall be to examine and report to the Grand Lodge on the credentials and certificates of members. Sec 4. The Committee on Finance shall consist of five members, whose duty it shall be to examine and report on all accounts and claims against the Grand Lodge; to examine the accounts of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, annually, and report the result of their examination, and the condition of the finances immediately thereafter to the Grand Lodge, to ascertain and report at the commencement of \ 3393 each annual session the amount required for the expenses of the Grand Lodge for the ensuing year, and suggest such measures of finance as they may deem expedient. Sec 5. The Committee on Appeals and Grievances shall consist of five members, whose duty it shall be to examine all appeals and grievances referred to them, and report thereon such action as may be proper in the Grand Lodge. All appeals taken from the action of the Subordinate Lodges shall, as fast as the same are received by the Grand Secretary, be transmitted by him to the chairman of the Committee on Appeals. If the Committee on Appeals find the papers defective in any essential particulars, they shall certify the fact to the Grand Secretary, who shall remit the papers to the respective Subordinate Lodge, requiring it forthwith to correct the defects complained of, and return the amended papers to Grand Secretary, who shall immediately transmit the same to the chairman of the Committee on Appeals. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Appeals to report, at the earliest practicable day of the Annual Session, their action upon the appeals transmitted o them during the recess of the Grand Lodge. Sec 6. The Committee on Laws of Subordinates shall consist of five members, whose duty it shall be to examine and report on the Bylaws and amendments thereto of Subordinate, Rebekah, and Degree Lodges referred to them, and to direct such alterations therein as will make them conform to the laws and regulations of the Order, subject to them during the recess of the Grand Lodge. Sec 7. The Committee on Petitions shall consist of five members, whose duty it shall be to examine all applications for charters referred to them, and report to the Grand Lodge such action thereon as may be proper. Sec 8. The Committee on the State of the Order shall consist of five members, who shall examine the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters and reports of Subordinate Lodges and such other matters as may be referred to them, and report thereon to the Grand Lodge, and they shall annually present to the Grand Lodge an exhibit of the condition and progress of the Order under this jurisdiction, and recommend such measures for the Good of the Order as from time to time they shall judge proper. Sec 9. The Committee on Legislation shall consist of five members, who shall examine and report on all proposed amendments of the Constitution, By-laws, Rules of Order and Resolutions governing this Grand Lodge, and such other matters as may be referred to them by the Grand Lodge or Grand Master. 3394 Sec 10. The Committee on Printing shall consist of five members, of which the Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge shall be one, and shall be chairman thereof. They shall decide all matters of printing, and none of the proceedings of this Grand Lodge shall be given to the public press without having first received the sanction of a majority of said Committee. Sec. 11. The Committee on Judiciary shall consist of five members, whose duty it shall be to consider all questions in relation to the construction of the Laws of the Order and the decisions of the Grand Master upon questions of law. Sec. 12. The Committee on Mileage and Per Diem shall consist of five members whose duty it shall be to examine and report the amount each Officer and Representative is entitled to receive for attendance upon the Sessions of the Grand Lodge. ARTICLE VII. OF VOTES. Section 1. Each elective and appointed Officer, except the Grand Master and each Past Grand Master of this Grand Lodge in good standing shall be entitled to one vote. All questions and votes before the Grand Lodge not in this Constitution otherwise provided for shall be determined by a majority of the votes given; and when five of the members call for a vote by yeas and nays, or when the same are in this Constitution required to be taken, they shall be so taken and recorded on the Journal. ARTICLE VIII. OF REVENUE. J Section 1. The revenue of this Grand Lodge shall be raised for the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses thereof, and the Grand Lodge may also levy on its Subordinate Lodges an assessment per capita on their membership for the purpose of building, repairing and maintaining homes for aged and indigent Odd Fellows and widows of deceased members of the Order, and for the care, protection and education of Orphans of deceased Odd Fellows. Sec 2. The fee for a charter for a Subordinate Lodge shall be Thirty Dollars, to accompany the application for a. charter, Fifteen Dollars for a Degree Charter, and Ten Dollars for a charter foi a Rebekah Lodge. Sec 3. At each regular Annual Session of the Grand Lodge, the Finance Committee shall submit estimates for the appropriations for 3395 the coming year, and shall recommend such assessment per capita upon the membership as may be necessary with other sources of revenue, to meet the estimated expenditures. Sec 4. No Lodge under this jurisdiction shall be entitled to have its officers installed, or to receive the Travelling or Term. P. W. until the reports to the Grand Lodge shall have been placed in the hands of the Installing officers and assessments paid. ARTICLE IX. OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. Section 1. On the written application of five or more brothers of the Order, who have attained the Scarlet Degree, praying for a charter to open a Lodge, the Grand Lodge may grant the same, and such Lodge shall receive its charter and the necessary charges and instructions from the Grand Master, or the Deputy Grand Master of the District, cr by a Past Grand specially deputed. All necessary expenses, if any, of the installing officer, to be borne by the Lodge so opened; Provided, always, that the cards of the petitioners, or a certificate of the deposit thereof with the District Deputy Grand Master of the District, shall accompany the application. Sec 2. The Grand Master or his duly commissioned and appointed Deputy may, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Grand Lodge, initiate and confer the three Degrees of the Order for the purpose of instituting a new Lodge in a locality not less than ten miles from any other Lodge, a sufficient number of applicants to constitute such new Lodge, provided such persons shall first make regular application for membership in the Lodge nearest such locality, and upon due reference of such application, examination and report of such committee, according to the By-laws of such Lodge, the said Lodge shall recommend such persons to membership by the constitutional vote required for the election of members, which vote shall be certified to the Grand Master by the Noble Grand and Secretary of such Lodge, under seal. Sec 3. An application as provided in the first section hereof, shall be presented to the Grand Lodge, if in session, if not, to the Grand Master through the Grand Secretary, who, shall, on receipt thereof, if advisable, have power to issue a Dispensation to open such Lodge, subject to confirmation at the next session of the Grand Lodge, in which case, if confirmed a regular charter shall be issued. Sec 4. At the end of each term, every Subordinate Lodge shall report to the Grand Lodge on the form supplied for the purpose, the work thereof for such term, which shall include the names of those initiated, admitted by card, as an Ancient Odd Fellow, rejected, with- 3396 drawn by card, reinstated, and deceased; the names of those suspended and expelled, with the cause thereof^ together with the number of degrees conferred, the whole number in membership, the amount of receipts, and the result of the election of officers, accompanied by whatever amount may be due the Grand Lodge. Sec 5. Every Lodge shall report in addition, on the forms supplied for the purpose, up to the first day in January, a full return of members, with their names ranked according to the degrees they have taken, and a statement of the number of brothers relieved, widowed families relieved, and brothers buried, and amount of money applied to each of these purposes, designating the amount paid for the education of orphans, and for current expenses, together with the total value of the assets of the Lodge. ARTICLE X. OF DEGREE LODGES. Section 1. Upon the written petition of five or more Past Grands, and five or more Scarlet Degree members of the Order, praying for a warrant to open a Degree Lodge, the Grand Lodge may grant the same, and such Degree Lodge shall receive its charter, and the necessary lectures and instructions in the same manner as is provided for Subordinate Lodges. Sec 2. The Grand Master shall have the same power in reference to the approval of applications and issuing of dispensations to open Degree Lodges as in the case of Subordinate Lodges.. Sec 3. No Degree Lodge shall admit or retain in membership any person who is not at the time a regular contributing member of a Subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction, unless his card is in the possession of the Grand Lodge or its officers, as an applicant for a charter. Sec 4. Any Degree Lodge shall have power to adopt necessary By-laws, Rules and Regulations for its government, conformable to the Constitution of this Grand Lodge, and to the laws and usages of the Order, and shall be subject to all the laws applying to Subordinate Lodges in the matters of sessions, terms, returns, trials, penalties, and forfeiture of Charter in so far as the same may be applicable, except that its terms shall be annual and that it shall not be required to pay per capita tax to the Grand Lodge. ARTICLE XI. OF OFFENCES OF SUBORDINATE, REBEKAH OF DEGREE LODGES. Section 1. Whenever any Subordinate, Rebekah or Degree Lodge shall violate the Constitution, By-laws, Rules or Regulations of the 3397 Sovereign Grand Lodge, or of this Grand Lodge, such Lodge shall be liable to a trial and punishment, as herein provided. Sec 2. Upon the suspension or expulsion of a Lodge, or surrender or forfeiture of its charter, it shall be the duty of its last installed officers and members, having the custody of the charter, books, papers, property and funds of the Lodge, to assign, transfer and deliver the same, on demand, to the Grand Master, or the District Deputy Grand Master, or to such Past Grand as may be specially deputed by the Grand Master or Grand Lodge to receive the same; and the same shall be held subject to the order of the Grand Lodge. Sec 3. All the effects or funds received by the Grand Lodge from any Subordinate, Rebekah or Degree Lodge, under the last section, shall be kept separate and apart from the property or funds of the Grand Lodge, and such funds shall not be estimated as a part of the funds of the Grand Lodge, but shall be held in trust to be restored, should such Lodge be reinstated, or upon the expiration of the period of suspension; Provided, however, that in the event said Lodge should not be restored to fellowship within one year, the funds of said Lodge shall be placed in the Aged Odd Fellows Fund of the Grand Lodge. Sec 4. Any Subordinate Lodge failing to hold its meetings for six months, or to make its returns as required by Article IX. of this Constitution for one year, shall be deemed an extinct Lodge, and its charter shall be forfeited. Sec 5. Members of a suspended or expelled Lodge, or of a Lodge whose charter has been surrendered or forfeited, who were in good standing at the time of suspension or dissolution, or who may have paid all arrearages then due to the Grand Lodge, shall, upon the recommendation of the District Deputy Grand Master of the district in which such suspended or extinct Lodge is located, receive from the Grand Secretary a certificate, under the seal of the Grand Lodge, to enable them to make application for admission to membership in any other Lodge; Provided, such members were not implicated in breaking up the Lodge or in any illegal distribution or use of the funds of the same. Sec 6. Upon the application to the Grand Lodge of any five or more members of an extinct Lodge which has not been merged into or amalgamated with any other Lodge for the restoration of such Lodge to fellowship, accompanied with satisfactory evidence that a fair opportunity has been given to all who were members in good standing at the time the same became extinct, to unite in such application, such applicants, or such portion thereof as the Grand Lodge may approve of, may be restored to fellowship in said Lodge, together with the charter and effects belonging to such Lodge at the time of its extinction; unless such effects shall have been placed in the Aged Odd Fellows' Fund of the Grand Lodge, as provided by Section 3 of this Article. 3398 ARTICLE XII. BY-LAWS AND RULES OF ORDER. Secion 1. The Grand Lodge may enact, alter or amend such Bylaws as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Constitution and of regulating the proceedings of its officers, and of committees, and of providing for the safety and security of the funds and property: Provided, at least one day's notice in writing be given at the Annual Session, of such By-law or amendment, and that the same do not in any wise contravene this Constitution. Sec 2. The Grand Lodge may, in like manner, make such Rules of Order as may be necessary for the regulation of its sessions, and for securing good order and the dispatch of business. Such Rules of Order may be suspended at any meeting by a two-thirds vote; Provided, that such suspension shall not extend beyond the meeting which voted therefor. ARTICLE XIII. # amending constitution. Section 1. This Constitution shall not be altered or amended except by a proposition therefor, made in writing, signed by three or more representatives from not less than three Lodges, and delivered to the Grand Secretary not less than three months prior to the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and it shall be the duty of the Grand Secretary to forward a copy of all such proposed amendments to all the Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction at least two weeks before the meeting of the Grand Lodge; such notices shall be presented to the Grand Lodge when in session, when if agreed to by a vote of two-thirds of the legislative members present, it shall be adopted; Provided, it shall be competent for this Grand Body, by a majority vote of its legislative members present at any regular Annual Session, to amend any part of this Constitution, to make the same conform to the Laws and Regulations of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Such propositions to be submitted in writing and to lay over one day before being acted upon. Sec 2. All propositions, submitted for the amendment of this Constitution, to receive consideration, must specify the Section or Clause to be amended, with the words to be struck out or inserted, and the Section must be given in full as it would read when so amended. 3399 By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, I.O.O.F. 1. Each Elective Officer, the Grand Representatives and the properly accredited Representatives shall receive the sum of $2.00 (two dollars) per diem for each day's attendance at the sessions of the Grand Lodge, and also five cents per mile for each mile actually travelled to and from his place of residence to the place of meeting of the Grand Lodge by the shortest available route, except where transportation cannot be obtained at that rate, when actual transportation expenses by the most practical and cheapest route shall be allowed, provided that this shall have reference to fare only, lodging and board not to be included. Representatives of Lodges located in the place where the Grand Lodge meets shall not be entitled to mileage. The Representatives of any Lodge not located in the Province of British Columbia, but which may be attached to this Jurisdiction by the Sovereign Grand Lodge or the Grand Sire, shall not be entitled to receive for attendance at the sessions of this Grand Lodge a larger sum as mileage and per diem than the amount received from such Lodge as per capita tax during the year immediately preceding the session of the Grand Lodge. The Roll of Officers and Representatives shall be called at each meeting. 2. The Grand Master, before granting a Dispensation for the institution of a Subordinate Lodge in a city or town where other Lodges exist, shall consult such existing Lodges as to the advisability of instituting such Lodge, and if a reasonable objection is offered, he shall not grant the Dispensation, but shall refer the petition to the next session of the Grand Lodge. 3. All orders for supplies on the Grand Secretary must bear the Seal of the Lodge ordering the same, and must be prepaid, and the Grand Secretary is forbidden to forward the supplies until these conditions are complied with. All goods purchased for supplies to Lodges shall be sold at 25 per cent, above cost. All monies payable or due to this Grand Lodge shall be forwarded to the Grand Secretary in cash, by money order or draft, and shall not be liable to deduction for discount or exchange. 3400 4. The Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer shall furnish Bonds payable to this Grand Lodge in an approved Guarantee Society, in such sums as the Grand Lodge may direct; the premium of such Bonds shall be paid from the funds of this Grand Lodge, and the Bonds shall be deposited with the Grand Master for the time being for safe custody. 5. The Grand Treasurer shall deposit all monies he may have on hand belonging to this Grand Lodge in some Chartered Bank to be approved by the Executive Officers of the Grand Lodge and all cheques for the withdrawal of such monies shall be countersigned by the Grand Secretary. 6. Every Lodge of this Jurisdiction shall have a suitable seal, and all official communications must bear an impression of it. 7. The number of copies of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge to be printed shall be decided by the Printing Committee and they shall be distributed as follows:—Four to each Subordinate Lodge. One to each Rebekah Lodge. One each to the N. G. and V. G. of each Subordinate Lodge. Twenty-four to the Representatives of this Grand Lodge to the Sovereign Grand Lodge. One to each of the Officers and Representatives of this Grand Lodge, and to each Subordinate Lodge a number equal to 50 per cent, of its Past Grands in good standing. 8. A Lodge desiring to surrender its Charter and be merged into some other Lodge, shall present to the Grand Lodge, or during recess to the Grand Master, a petition over its seal and the signature of its Noble Grand and Recording Secretary to that effect ,showing that the question of mergement had been voted upon and approved, after due notice sent each member and that there are not five qualified members able and willing to retain the Charter and work the Lodge; and giving a statement of the amount of its funds and effects, and of its assets and liabilities. There shall also accompany the petition a certified statement from the Lodge into which the petitioners desire to merge, setting forth its willingness to receive the members and assume the liabilities and responsibilities of the petitioning Lodge, and further certifying that the names of said members have been submitted to an Investigating Committee, have been reported upon, and have been sev- rally approved and accepted by a majority vote by ballot, and that there are not five members of the Lodge who are opposed to the consolidation. On receipt of said petition and resolution, the Grand Lodge, or Grand Master during recess, may grant the prayer of the petition, and authorize the local District Deputy Grand Master, or a Special Deputy, to superintend the proposed mergement. The said petitioning Lodge shall, within one month after the granting of its petition, transfer, convey and deliver up to the Lodge in 3401 which it proposes to merge, all its assets, funds, furniture, regalia, books, papers and effects, except its Charter and Rituals, which shall be delivered up,to the District Deputy Grand Master, or a special Deputy; and the names of all its members who had been previously balloted for and accepted by the Lodge into which it proposes to merge, shall be at once entered upon the roll of membership of the last mentioned Lodge, which shall thereupon assume all liabilities and responsibilities of the said merging Lodge; and the members so received shall have such rank and standing as the books of said merging Lodge will show. From and after the entry of their names upon the roll as aforesaid, each and every member whose name shall have been so entered, shall be deemed and taken to be a member of said Lodge, and subject to the same laws and entitled to the same rights, benefits and privileges to the like extent as if he had joined said last mentioned Lodge by card, and as provided in the terms oi: the preceding clauses of this By-law. Upon the completion of the mergement, the District Deputy Grand Master or Special Deputy shall immediately make report thereof to the Grand Master, certifying that he has witnessed the transfer of assets by the one Lodge, and the entry of the names of members on the roll of the other Lodge; and he shall return the Charter and Rituals of the Lodge which has been merged, together with the names and standing of those members who have not entered into the mergement, if there be any such; and said members may, upon application to the Grand Secretry, receive a Card, as provided for in the case of members of extinct Lodges. The consolidated Lodge shall bear the name and number of the surviving Lodge. 9. When two or more Lodges desire to be united, each Lodge shall present a petition to that effect to the Grand Lodge, or during recess, to the Grand Master; such petition shall set forth that the question of union had been affirmatively voted upon after due notice sent each member and that there were not five members able and willing to retain the Charter and work the Lodge; and shall also give a statement of the funds and effects, and assets and liabilities of the Lodge, and a list of members, with their rank and financial standing and P. O. address. On receipt of said petition the Grand Lodge, or during recess, the Grand Master, may grant the prayer and authorize the amalgamation of the petitioning Lodges. When the union of said petitioning Lodges has been approved, the Grand Master shall cause notice to be sent to each unsuspended member of the several Lodges at least one week prior to the date fixed for effecting such union, and shall summon him to be present in person at the time and place appointed for that purpose; and shall also notify the officers of the several Lodges to produce and surrender at said time and place all the funds, effects, books, papers, and Charters of the said Lodges. 3402 On the production and surrender of all the said funds, effects, books, papers, and Charters, the Grand Master shall issue a dispensation for a Lodge to the members of the several Lodges present, and desiring to be united, and shall, in person or by Deputy, institute the same; and shall transfer to it, as soon as instituted, all the funds, effects, books and papers of the united Lodges; and said Lodge shall therewith assume and pay all the liabilities and responsibilities of the several Lodges out of which it has been formed, and its members shall have such rank and standing as the books of the uniting Lodges shall show. Any member of any of the uniting Lodges who shall fail to be present at the institution of the united Lodge may, on application to the Grand Secretary, receive a Withdrawal Card, as provided for members of extinct Lodges, and 'should be apply for admission by such card to the united Lodge within six months from the date of its institution, the vote necessary for his election to membership shall be a majority vote by ballot of those present and voting. * 10. A fine of two dollars per month shall be due and payable to the Grand Lodge by every Lodge of this Jurisdiction for every month that may elapse after the close of the terms ended 30th June and 31st December of each year until the returns mentioned in Sec. 4 and 5 of Art. IX.. of the Grand Lodge Constitution, and the per capita tax due the Grand Lodge are received by the Grand Secretary; and further, should any Lodge or its officers fail to forward the returns and per capita tax due for the term ending 31st December of any year so as to reach the Grand Secretary on the 31st day of March following, it shall be debarred from representation at the next ensuing session of the Grand Lodge. 11. The Grand Secretary shall on the 1st day of January, April, July and October, prepare an abstract of the names of persons rejected, suspended and expelled, that have been furnished him by the Subordinate Lodges in the preceding three months, and shall forward a copy of the same to each Subordinate Lodge in his Jurisdiction. 12. Two or more Lodges located in the same city may organize a General Relief Committee for the purpose of visiting and relieving sick sojourning brothers belonging to other Lodges, and paying such benefits as may be authorized by the sick member's Lodge and may contribute towards the necessary and legitimate expenses of such committee. The Grand Master may grant a Dispensation permitting such committee to raise funds by such legitimate means as he may approve. Such committees must furnish the Grand Secretary annually with a report of their proceedings, viz., number of brothers relieved, amount paid for relief, amount paid for management expenses, total amount of receipts. BMILL1H 3403 Rules of Order 1—ORDER OF BUSINESS. The Order of Business of the Annual Session shall be: FIRST DAY. 1st. The Grand Master shall request the members to clothe themselves in proper regalia, and direct the officers to take their respective stations, and fill vacancies pro tern., and shall then, after all have been examined, call up the Grand Lodge. 2nd. While standing, the Grand Chaplain shall address the Supreme Ruler of the Universe in prayer. 3rd. Proclamation shall be made by the Deputy Grand Master of the opening of the Grand Lodge. 4th. The Grand Secretary shall present, and read, if required, the credentials of members. 5th. The Committee on Credentials shall forthwith examine and report on the eligibility of members. 6th. New members of the Grand Lodge shall be admitted. 7th. Roll of Officers and Representatives shall be called. 8th. The record of all Special Sessions shall be read and passed upon by the Grand Lodge. 9th. Vacancies in committees and among the appointed officers shall be filled. 10th. The reports of the Grand Officers shall be presented. 11th. Petitions, Communications, Appeals, and financial Accounts shall be presented, and referred in the order above mentioned. 12th. Miscellaneous business and nomination and election of officers. 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 of the second day's Session. 3404 13th. Reading and approval of minutes of preceding day. 14th. Reception and reference of Credentials, reports thereon, admission of new members, and roll call. 15th. Resolutions of inquiry of Standing or Special Committees. 16th. Reports of Standing Committees; in the order in which they are named in the constitution. 17th. Reports of Special Committees by seniority. 18th. Consideration of proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge. 19th. Consideration of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges. 20th. Petitions, Communications, Appeals and Financial Accounts, presented and referred. 21st. Unfinished business. 22nd. New business. THIRD DAY 23rd. Reading and approving Minutes of preceding day. 24th. Reception and reference of Credentials, reports thereon, admission of new members, and roll call. 25th. Reports of Standing and Special Committees. 26th. Additional business in the same order as on second day. 27th. Miscellaneous business. 28th. Should the foregoing order of business not be concluded on the first or second day, it shall be commenced on each succeeding day where it left off on the preceding; except that the reading and apprqval of minutes, and reception, reference, reports on credentials of members, and roll call, shall be the first business in order on each day, and that the nomination and election of officers shall be the last business on the first day of the session. 29th. On the last day of the session, the officers shall be installed, and committees appointed, before it shall be declared closed; the minutes of the day shall be read and approved, if correct. IL—OF DECORUM. During the continuance of the meeting, the most decorous silence must be observed; the officers and members retaining their respective seats, and no one leaving the room without the permission of the 3405 Grand Master nor entering without the consent of the Grand Warden. No member shall, by conversation or otherwise, interrupt the business of the Grand Lodge, or refuse to obey the chair. Every officer and member shall be designated in debate, or otherwise, by his proper office or title, according to his standing in the Order. .No member shall be permitted to vote or speak unless clothed in regalia, or wearing a badge or ribbon appropriate to his rank and station. III.—OF THE CHAIR The Grand Master, while presiding, shall state every question coming before the Grand Lodge, and immediately before putting it to vote shall ask, "Is the Grand Lodge ready for the question?" Should no member rise to speak, and a majority indicate their readiness, he shali rise to take the question, and after he has risen, no member shall be permitted to speak upon it. He shall pronounce the votes and decisions of the Grand Lodge on all subjects. He shall decide questions of order without debate, unless entertaining doubts on the point he invite it, and shall have the privilege of speaking only on such questions from the chair. When his decision has been appealed from, the question shall be put thus, "Will the Grand Lodge sustain the Chair in its decision?" IV.—OF DEBATE. Every member when he speaks or offers a motion, shall rise and respectfully address the Chair. While speaking he shall confine himself to the question under debate, avoiding all personality and indecorous language as well as any reflection upon the Grand Lodge, or its members. Should two or more members rise to speak at the same time, the Chair shall decide which shall be entitled to the floor. No member shall disturb another in his speech unless to call him to order for words spoken. If a member while speaking shall be called to order, at the request of the Chair, he shall cease speaking, and take his seat until the question of order is determined, when, if permitted, he may again proceed. No member shall speak more than once upon the same question, until all the members wishing to speak shall have had an opportunity to do so, not more than twice, without permission of the Chair. But no member shall have the privilege of speaking more than once on a question of order, after appeal from the decision of the Chair. 3406 V.—OF QUESTIONS AND VOTES. When any communication, petition or memorial is presented, before it is read, or any vote taken on it, a brief statement of its contents shall be made by the introducer or the Chair, and after it has been read, a brief notice of the purport shall be entered on the Journal. No motion shall be subject to action until seconded, and stated by the Chair, and at the desire of any member, shall be reduced to writing. When a blank is to be filled, the question shall be taken first upon the highest sum or number, and the longest or latest time proposed. Any member may ask for a division of a question, when the sense will admit of it. When a question is before the Grand Lodge no motion shall be received, unless to adjourn, the previous question, to lie on the table, to postpone indefinitely, to postpone to a certain time, to refer or to amend, and shall have precedence in the order herein arranged; the three first of which shall be decided without debate. After any question, except one of indefinite postponement, has been decided, any two members who voted in the majority may, during the same communication, move for a reconsideration thereof. The previous question can be called for by two members, if seconded by a majority, and shall be put in this form: "Shall the main question be now put?" If carried, all debate shall cease, and the vote shall be first upon all pending amendments, beginning with the one last proposed, after which, upon the main question. When five members rise in favor of taking a question by ayes and nays they shall be ordered to be so recorded. Every member present shall vote on any question before the Grand Lodge unless he is personally interested in the result, or has been excused by the Grand Lodge, or is otherwise incapacitated. No more than two amendments to a proposition shall be entertained at the same time—that is, an amendment, and an amendment to an amendment—and the question shall be first taken on the latter. When the ayes and nays are ordered, the names of the representatives shall be called by the Lodges. Past Grands, not representatives have no right to vote upon any question before the Grand Lodge; that right is confined to those whose credentials as Representatives are reported correct by the Committee on Credentials, Elective and Appointed Officers, and Past Grand Masters of this jurisdiction in good standing. All unimportant questions and answers reported upon by thr committee on the State of the Order, are to be entered on the secret Journal. 3407 After a substitute has been accepted by the Grand Lodge, in place of the report of a committee, further action on the report would be out of order, without first reconsidering the vote by which the substitute was adoped. When a substitute is adopted in place of an amendment, it is not necessary to take action on the amendment. All resolutions laid on the table, and not acted upon before the close of the session of the Grand Lodge at which they were presented, expire with the session, and would have to be renewed at any subsequent session, before any action could be had thereon. INDEX Aged Odd Fellows' Fund 3276, 3359 American Surety Co., re Bonds of Officers 3342, 334&, 3365 Appeals to Sovereign Grand Lodge 3327 Assessment of Members 3257 Badges as Regalia 3249 " Purchase of by Grand Lodge 3343, 3356 Benefits to Members in Homes 3300 Bonds of Officers 3342, 3348, 3365 By-laws, Grand Lodge amendment to 3339, 3349 Subordinate Lodges, Printing of 3365 Circulars issued 3253, 3254 Collars in lieu of Regalia 3329 Committees, appointment of .....3246, 3250, 3251, 3348, 3375, 3376 Constitution Grand Lodge, printing of 3364 Rebekah Lodges, amendment of 3358, 3368 Subordinate Lodges, amendment of 3338, 3349 Cubes, use of in lieu of balls 3255, 3350, 3366 Davey, F., Jewel Grand Decoration of Chivalry for 3337, 3345 •'Dawson" Lodge, affiliation of 3278, 3353 Dawson, Social Club 3333, 3368 D.D.G.M.'s, Appointment of 3259, 3374 Holding Office in Subordinate Lodges.3264, 3352, 3366 Third Degree Members not eligible as 3295 Defunct Lodges, Aged Members of 3328 Degrees, proficiency in before advancement 3356 Dispensations by Grand Master 3257 " D.D.G.M.'s 335T a u a a INDEX—CONTINUED cc cc cc Districts, re-arrangements of 3254, "Duncan" Lodge, No. 17, property destroyed by fire "Fairview" Lodge, No. 61, Questions asked by 3349, Incorporation of Fawcett, Bro. R. W., Death of 3269, 3281, Fulton, H. T., P.G.M., Custodian of Secret Work Funds of Lodge for purchase of Tombstones. .3256, 3257, 3351, Funeral Aid Association of B. C, Repayment of loan . Report of Funeral Ceremony, new General Relief Committee, Reports of Gillette, Bro. R., Charges preferred by 3333, Grand Lodge By-laws, amendment to 3339, Degrees conferred 3249, 3337, Meeting of 3345, Officers, Election of " Installations of 3371, Grand Master, Report of 3252, Visits of 3265, 3267, 3355, Grand Representative's Report of Secretary's Association 33^6. 3331, Secretary, Report of " To attend meeting Grand Secretaries' Asso- tion 3331, Sire, Decisions of .... - " As General Commanding, Report of " Report of Hart, L. R, Grand Secretary, Washington, Visit of 3246, Historian, Appointment of 3343, Hotelkeepers, ineligible to membership 3255, 3291, 3327, Imperial Order of Muscovites Initiation Fees of residents joining other Jurisdictions cc cc cc cc 3357 3284 a cc cc cc cc INDEX—CONTINUED Jewels for Past Grands not to be purchased from Lodge funds, Past Grand Officers use of in lieu of Regalia .. . .3255, Law, Wallace, P.G.M., thanks to Lodges, Blank number of to be filled Institution of 3259> 3260, McCorskie, W. E., Grand Master, Washington, Visit of..3246, McKenzie, D. E., P.G.M., appointment as Reading Clerk Memorial Windows, donation of Mileage and Per Diem, payment of to representatives outside B. C Minutes, adoption of Nominees for office, absent 3349, Non-payment of Dues, loss of membership by 3254, Odd Fellows' Home 3276, 3337, Officers appointed Office, nomination for more than one Official Certificate, new form of Order, statistics respecting 3287, 3319, 3322, "Park" Lodge, No. 66, greetings from Patriarchs Militant, Commanding General of 3308; Grant to 3338, Printing By-laws, Subordinate Lodges Constitution, etc., Grand Lodge Proclamations issued 3266, Quennell, E., P.G.M., Death of 3269, 3281, Rebekah Assembly, Deputations from and to 3350, Resolutions of Rebekah Lodge Constitution, Amendment of -.. . .3358, Regalia, unauthorized use of prohibited Reports—Annual, alteration of form 3261, Committee Credentials Distribution 3336, 3290 3329 3337 3356 3270 3335 3246 3295 3339 3251 3366 3354 3358 3245 3334 3327 3323 3338 3330 3345 3365 3364 3334 3355 3358 3371 3368 3290 3355 3246 3339 INDEX—CONTINUED cc cc ce Ce cc cc cc cc cc cc cc Reports—Committees, Finance 3338, 3345, 3371, 3372 Judiciary 3350, 3365, 3367, 3368 Laws of Subordinates 3343 Legislation 3349 Mileage and Per Diem 3368 Odd Fellows' Home 3358 Petitions 3344 Printing 3365 Resolutions 3372 State of the Order 3353, 3357, 3364 Statistics re Dues and Benefits 3359 Surety Bonds of Officers 3365 Tuberculosis Sanatorium 3339 District Deputy Grand Masters 3260 Grand Master 3252, 3332 Representatives 3284 Secretary .. 3270, 3334 Treasurer 3283 Representatives, voting confined to 3372 Ribbons, sale of to purchase tombstones 3256, 3351, 3366 Rituals govern when in conflict with laws 3294 " not to be used at Public Installations 3295 Sale of articles for charitable purposes forbidden unless authorized 33ii Secret Work taken to Lodges by Grand Secretary 3265, 3355 Smoking in Lodges while in Session prohibited 3255, 3328 Sovereign Grand Lodge, Finances of 3289, 3326 Thompson, H. A., Grand Patriarch, Washington, Visit of 3246, 3335 Tisdale, O. E., P.G.M. and Grand Secretary, Alberta, Fra- V ternal Delegate, Visit of 3246, 3281, 3335 Tombstones, purchase of 3256, 3351, 3366 Tuberculosis Sanatorium 3253, 3279, 3328, 3334, 3339 cc cc cc cc cc cc cc INDEX—CONTINUED Veteran Button, adoption of 3328 Jewels, list of holders to be printed 3254, 3354 Qualifications for 3301 Worn in lieu of Regalia 3293 I Rebekah 3329 Visitors 3246, 3250 Webber, E. L., P.G.M., presentation of Jewel to 3250 " - " i thanks to 3353 cc iC cc cc cc pPAST GRAND MASTERS GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, I. O. O. F. M 0W-$ \ 3e?M|s|^;r I~J*^* DrummondS?''^^^l87kl^^"ictoria:i'od^^ ^ i||v 4—John Weiler.^^^ .. ^^p87p^Victoria Lodge^p. i. 8—J. P. Davies||f|. 1876.M• Columbia Lodgij|ffiR 2^ ' 3—R. Roberta^^^^!..^.. 1877'.;^.Victoria Lodge, M). 3||S ' 2-«-W. J^JcfFrefe-:^^^^g^^^ 1878^..Columbia Lodge, No. 2. 9—Charles Gower^^^^^a879.&>.Victoria?ltodge, No. iSfE■'..' J. Wriglesworth- 3p 1880.. .. 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Annual reports
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Proceedings of the thirty-eight annual session of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia of the Independent Order of Oddfellows : held at Victoria, B.C. June 12th and 13th 1912
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