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Grand Lodge of British Columbia"@en ; dcterms:issued "2016-05-05"@en, "1917"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcbooks/items/1.0221788/source.json"@en ; dcterms:extent "3853-3971 pages : photographs, tables ; 28 cm"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ Independent Order ^lOaa Fellows PROCEEDINGS OF THE FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL SESSION 1 OF THE GRAND LODGE OF 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA Held at Ckilliwack, Britisk Columbia, Tkirteentk and Fourteenth June, 1917 NOTICE Special attention of Subordinate Lodges is called to the following resolutions adopted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, at the session held in Atlanta, Georgia, in September, 1874:— HOW TO SECURE MONEYS WHEN IN TROUBLE AND IMPOSTERS TO BE EXPELLED Resolved, That a member of the Order in good standing, evidenced by holding an unexpired visiting card, issued in conformity with the laws of the Order by his Lodge or Encampment* and having the A. T. P. W., being in distress, or pretending so to be, and needing money, and who having asked for and received from a Lodge or Encampment, or a member thereof, a sum of money under the assurance and promise that he will return or repay the same within a given time, or so soon as he returns home, but who shall neglect so to do for a reasonable time thereafter without a satisfactory excuse being rendered, shall be deemed guilty of conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow; and due notice of such facts having been officially communicated to his Lodge by the Lodge or Encampment so loaning him the money, it shall be the duty of his Lodge to notify him of such indebtedness or loan, and to demand payment thereof, and if he then refuses or neglects to pay the same, his Lodge shall prefer charges against him, try him, and if found guilty, and without sufficient mitigating circumstances, expel him from the Order. If there be such mitigating circumstances then to impose such penalty as the Lodge may deem best. Resolved, That the respective State Grand Lodges cause the foregoing resolution to be embodied in their proceedings, and the attention of the Subordinate Lodges especially called to it. (Proceedings S.G.L., U.S., 1874, pages 6310, 6326.) m Independent Order of ODD FELLOWS PROCEEDINGS OF THE Forty- Third Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia Held at Chilliwack, British Columbia Thirteenth and Fourteenth June, 1917 ^ie MARK GOOD HINTING PROCEEDINGS OF THE FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL SESSION of THE GRAND LODGE OF B. C, I. O. O, F. I Opera House, Chilliwack, B. C, 13th June, 1917. The Grand Lodge- convened on the above date at nine o'clock, a.m., pursuant to notice. Present:— W. H. Brown Grand Master J. H. Glass Deputy Grand Master R. A. Merrithew Grand Warden Fred Davey Grand Secretary A. E. Harron Grand Treasurer W. H. Cullin, P.G.M Grand Representative W. A. Johnstone, P.G.M...Grand Representative Rev. W. A. S. Crux Grand Chaplain H. Fooks Grand Conductor J. Peers Grand Guardian W. C. Y. Tarvis Grand Herald The Grand Master appointed Bro. J. T. Wood, No. 34, to act as Grand Marshal pro tem. All present were examined, reported duly qualified and the Grand Chaplain having invoked the Divine Blessing, the Grand Lodge was declared duly open for business. 3854 It was on motion Resolved: That the Badges supplied be recognized as proper regalia during this session also the ordinary Lodge badges. The Grand Secretary submitted the names of Bro. D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., as Reading Clerk, and Bro. E. G. Cavalsky, No. 5, as Transportation Clerk, and these nominations were, on motion, approved. The Grand Secretary presented the credentials of the Representatives elect and of the Past Grands entitled to the Grand Lodge Degree, which were referred to the Committee on Credentials. The Grand Master appointed the Grand Secretary, A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2, and P. W. Dempster, P.G.M., No. m to form the Committee on Credentials. The Committee on Credentials presented the following report, which was approved:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Credentials beg to report that we have examined the Credentials of the Representatives-elect for the ensuing year and find the follo.wing duly accredited:— Lodge. Representative Alternate Victoria, No. 1 R. Livingstone W. J. Gower P. A. MacLean W. Paget Columbia, No. 2 J. Wilby A.Henderson, P.G.M J. Logie D. Dewar Royal City, No. 3 E. C. Turner G. Halliday M. J. Phillips T. W. Purser Dominion, No. 4 A. W. Bayliss P. G. Cudlip J. Bell A. A. Milligan Black Diamond, No. 5 T. Sanders A. E. Bradshaw ! W. Carmichael J. R. McKenzie Harmony, No. 6 James King E. L. Comley W. Ross J. Lowery Excelsior, No. 7 T. L. Stark J. Turvey R. Marshall J. C. Henderson, Jr. Vancouver, No. 8 A. M. Russell J. F. Morris H. Dunwell T. F. Fournier Tatnai, No. 9 T. Howell J. D. Swanson T. A. Dowding R. A. Chute Western Star, No. 10 W. J. Holland E. McD. Williston. T. Tellefsen C. S. Madden 3855 Lodge Representative Union, No. 11 J. Walker Selkirk, No. 12 D. Rabbit J. M. Goble Pittitko, No. 13 G. Maxwell Aaron, No. 14 m R. Perry C. Snider Cloverdale, No. 15 A. Johnson Kootenay, No. 16 D. H. Proudfoot D. P. Graham Duncan, No. 17 J. Murchie Vernon Valley, No. 18 J. Crawshaw Mt. Pleasant, No. 19 M. J. Creehan W. F. McKenzie Abbotsford, No. 20 F. J. Boulter Delta, No. 21 M. A. McDiarmid Ridgely, No. 22 J. Bateman Ashcroft, No. 23 1. Lehman Island, No. 24 W. G. Esterbrook Fidelity, No. 25 : R. C. Boyce Pacific, No. 26 W. M. Ramsay W. F. Broderick Amity, No. 27 A. Ward A. R. Slater Cheam, No. 28 H. Fooks Rocky Mountain, No. 34....J. T. Wood Rossland, No. 36 C. A. Campbell K. M. Martin Boundary Valley, No. 38.... W. Phillips Silver City, No. 39 R. L. Reynolds Slocan, No. 40 W. L. Cotterell Key City, No. 42 H. White, P.G.M. S. Fyles Enterprise, No. 43 A. Saunders A. Kerr Gateway, No. 45 D. McCallum Snowshoe, No. 46 ...A. Broomfield D. Patterson Mt. Fernie, No. 47 C. O'Brien J J. T. Giddings Coronation, No. 48 Hugh Fraser Eureka, No. 50 C. B. Parkinson Penticton, No. 51 G. F. Dempsey Princeton, No. 52 C. Willarson Michel, No. 54 G. B. Stedman North Vancouver, No. 55..A. Sutherland P. Stewart Mt. Ida, No. 56 W. H. Bonus Sunshine, No. 57 F. T. Abey Alternate J. Palmer J. Mathie C. Mcintosh G. Williamson G. A. Murray J. L. Crosby J. H. Lemmon G. H. Colwell D. W. Bell A. E. Foster R. Mills G. Simons G. H. Kerr J. A. Williamson C. G. Phinney J. C. Smith E. Cooney J. F. Watkins A. McKelvie J. A. Johnson W. Hughes A. Horwell A. Wixon F. D. Lemieux F. Sweeney K F. Smith A. McLanders K. E. Zimmerman J. Manning E. H. McPhee P. Watson H. Stone C. D. Pearson D. G. Stafford J. Walker R. Dudley, P.G.M. W. Bailey F. Hunter R. Blackburn M. T. Boss W. McLean D. A. McLean R. D. McAllister H. E. W. Harbell S. A. Hunter 3856 Lodge Representative Okanagan, No. 58 Orchard City, No. 59 W. B. M. Calder Little Mountain, No. 60 G. F. Cochrane J. S. Harper Fairview, No. 61 A. Acheson E. A. Burnett Grandview, No. 62 F. H. Godfrey Prince Rupert, No. 63 ...S. V. Cox Corbin, No. 64 J. T. Jackson Cariboo, No. 65 A. B. Moffat Park, No. 66..... J. Westover Dawson, No. la C. L. Dearing- Alternate L. V. Rogers E. E. Elliott J- Burr R. C. Fraser T. H. White McKeen W . G. Barrie G. Clough W . A. Golden E. W. H. Bennett Also that the Grands Degree:— Victoria Lodge Columbia Royal City Dominion Black Diamond Harmony Excelsior Vancouver Tatnai Western Star Selkirk Pittitko Aaron Cloverdale Kootenay Vernon Valley Mt. Pleasant Abbotsford Ridgely Ashcroft Fidelity Pacific Amity § Cheam Rocky Mountain " Rosslknd Boundary Valley " Silver City blocan Key City Enterprise Gatewav cc cc following Past Grands are entitled to the Past .—J. A. Gardiner, A. H. Godfrey ....W. Farquhar, P. Thompsett ....T. W. Purvis, A. E. Lewis, L. Netherby ....P. G. Cudlip, J. A. Lemm —.W. Carmichael, T. Sanders ....J. King ....W. R. Theal, J. L. Stark _...H. Dunwell, R. G. Morton ....W. R. Moncrieff ..._E. Street, J. R. Arthur ....]. M. Goble, D. Rabbitt ... C. Mcintosh, J. Leese, R. Strachan _...C. Snider, M. C. Maclennan ....E. Lemac, J. Mcintosh ...J. M. Armstrong, L. Marshall ....G. Livingstone ....W. E. Aickin, M. Mclntyre ....W. J. Ward ....W. W. Smith, J. Bateman ....R. Wightman, W. Greenwood ....W. J. Windebank ..._W. F. Broderick, A. Irwin ....A. Ward, W. Hughes ..._H. G. Dixon ...J. B. Cross ...C. A. Campbell, J. W. Mcintosh ....E. F. Smith, W. Phillips ....R. L. Reynolds, H. A. Langille, J. McK. Boates ....W. L. Cotterell, K. E. Zimmerman ...S. Fyles ...A. Saunders, A. Kerr, P. Watson ...D. McCallum, C. D. Pearson 3857 Snowshoe Lodge No. 46. 47. 48. 50. 51. 52. 54. Mt. Fernie Coronation Eureka Penticton Princeton Michel N. Vancouver Sunshine Orchard City Little Mountain Fairview Grandview Prince Rupert Corbin Cariboo Park Dawson .W. Oxley, J. Walker J. T. Giddings, C. O'Brien H. Fraser C. B. Parkinson G. F. Dempsey, M. T. Boss, J. L. Faull P. Darragh G. B. Stedman 55 W. Cumming, P. Stewart 57 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 la F. T. Abey W. B. M. Calder, S. H. Green G. F. Cochrane, J. S. Harper E. A. Burnett, R. C. Fraser J. Matthews, S. G. Denman S. V. Cox, A. Brooksbank J. T. Jackson, G. Clough A. B. Moffat, W. A. Golder C. Battison, E. W. H. Bennett H. B. Madland, E. J. Edwards, E. L Reeves, C. L. Dearing Signed by the Committee. The Grand Secretary appointed Bro. W. A. Johnstone, P.G.M., No. 26, as Custodian of the Secret Work during the session. The following telegram was read and ordered to be spread on the minutes :— Kamloops, B.C., June 12th, 1917. F. Davey, Grand Secretary, I.O.O.F., Chilliwack, B.C. Officers and members of Tatnai Lodge, No. 9, extend hearty greetings and best wishes for the success of the forty-third annual session of the Grand Lodge of B.C. R. OSBORNE, Noble Grand. The Grand Marshal retired and introduced the Past Grands in waiting and the Grand Lodge Degree was conferred on the following:— J. Logie, No. 2; A. E. Lewis, No. 3; T. Sanders, W. Carmichal, No. 5; J. King, No. 6; J. L. Stark, J. McConnell, R. J. Mcintosh, T. Pyvis, W. R. TheaL W. Nelmes, F. Joudray, W. Dusterhoef, W. Banford, A. B. McKenzie, No. 7; H. Dunwell, No. 8; J. Walker, No. 11; D. Rabbit, J. M. Goble, No. 12; G. Maxwell, No. 13; C. Snider, No. 14; J. Crawshaw, No. 15; M. Mclntyre, No. 19; W. F. Broderick, No. 26; A. Ward, A. R. Slater, No. 27; G. R. Joynt, 3858 A. M. Greyell, F. T. Baker, F. West, No. 28; C. A. Campbell, No. 36; W. Phillips, No. 38; W. Cottrell, No. 40; S. Fyles, No. 42; P. Watson, A. Kerr,'No. 43; D. McCallum, No. 45; E. O'Brien, J. T. Giddings, No. 47; H. Frazer, No. 48; C. B. Parkinson, No. 50; G. F. Dempsey, No. 51; W. McLean, No. 52; P. Stewart, No. 55; F. Abey, No. 57; W. B. Calder, No. 59; G. F. Cochrane, J. S. Harper, No. 60; E. A. Burhett, R. C. Fraser, No. 61; S. V. Cox, No. 63; C. L. Dearing, No. la. It was moved, seconded and carried: That Mr. Hadcock, Secretary of the Military Service Department of the Young Men's Christian Association, be permitted to visit and address the Grand Lodge on the work of his department. The Grand Master appointed Bros. D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., No. 3, and W. Hogg, P.G.M., No. io, to retire and introduce Bro. Parker, Grand Master of Alberta; the Mayor of the City of Chilliwack, and a delegation from the Odd Fellows of Chilliwack, who were announced in waiting. The Committee returned and introduced Bro. R. A. Parker, Grand Master of Alberta, who was received with Grand Honors and cordially welcomed by the Grand Master. The Grand Lodge took a recess to receive the other deputations. Bro. J. H. Ashwell, P.G., Mayor of the City, and Bro. W. E. Newing, N.G. of "Excelsior" Lodge, No. 7, were admitted and received a cordial welcome. Bro. Ashwell, P.G., Mayor, addressed the Grand Lodsre and extended to its members a very hearty welcome to the city and expressed the hope that the session would prove both pleasant and profitable and that all its members would carry away very happy recollections of their visit to Chilliwack. Bro. Newing, N.G., on behalf of "Excelsior" Lodge, No. 7, welcomed the Grand Lodge and spoke of the good work of the Order in the city. The Grand Master replied appropriately on behalf of the Grand Lodge to both of these addresses. The Grand Master appointed a Committee consisting of A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2, and T. C Henderson, P.G., No. 7, 3859 to retire and introduce a delegation from the Rebekah Assembly in waiting. The Committee returned and introduced Sisters Simpson, Vice-President, Keith, Past President, and Hanna, Past President. 3p: Sister Simpson conveyed the cordial greetings of the Rebekah Assembly to the Grand Lodge and invited its members to attend the Sessions of the Assembly. The Grand Master responded on behalf of the Grand Lodge and reciprocated the kind expressions towards the Assembly. The delegation from the Rebekah Assembly having retired, Mr. Hadcock, Secretary of the Military Department of the Y. M. C A., was introduced and addressed the Grand Lodge in a very forcible and eloquent manner on the work his department was performing for the soldiers of the Canadian Army both in Canada and in their other spheres of action. The Grand Master replied on behalf of the Grand Lodge and assured the speaker of the appreciation of the members of the noble work the Association was carrying on. The visitors having retired, the Grand Lodge resumed business. The Roll of Officers and Representatives was called. The Grand Master announced that he would appoint the following Special Committees for this session, viz., Correspondence, Resolutions, Rebekah Branch and Necrology; also that he would increase the number of members on the Committees to six. The Grand Master then made the necessary appointments to fill the Standing Committees and also to constitute the Special Commitees, which when complete were as follows: Finance.—J. Wilby, No. 2; W. B. M. Calder, No. 59; W. J. Gower, No. 1; W. M. Ramsay, No. 26; S. V. Cox, No. 63; W. J. Holland, No. 10. „ Appeals.—N. A. McDiarmid, No. 21; T. H. Godfrey, No. 62; P. Stewart, No. 55; A. Broomsfield, No. 46; W. L. Cotterell, No. 40; G. F. Cochrane, No. 60. 3860 Laws of Subordinates.—Grand Secretary; A. W. Bayliss, No. 4; J. Bateman, No. 22; R. A. Perry, No. 14; C. B. Parkinson, No. 50; J. T. Jackson, No. 64. Petitions.—E. C. Turner, No. 3; T. Sanders, No. 5; J. L. Stark, No. 7; KM. Martin, No. 36; J. T. Giddings, No. 47; J. S. Harper, No. 60. State of the Order.—H. White, P.G.M., No. 42; T. Howell. No. 9; A. R. Slater, No. 27; A. Acheson, No. 61; C. L. Dearing, No. la; C. Snider, No. 14. Legislation.—D. H. Proudfoot, No. 16; P. A. McLean, No. 1; R. C. Boyes, No. 25; D. Rabbit, No. 12; A. Saunders, No. 43; A. B. Moffat, No. 65. Judiciary.—A. M. Russell, No. 8; E. A. Burnett, No. 61; F. T. Abey, No. 57; J. D. Swanson, No. 9; J. Bell, No. 4. Mileage and Per Diem.—M. J. Creehan, No. 19; D. McCallum, No. 45; J. T. Wood, No. 34; W. H. Bonus, No. 56; A. Sutherland, No. 55; A. Kerr, No. 43. Printing.—Grand Secretary; W. Ross, No. 6; C. O'Brien, No. 47: R. L. Reynolds, No. 39; A. Ward, No. 27; G. F. Dempsey, No. 51. Statistics re Dues and Benefits.—Grand Secretary, T. Tellefsen, No. 10; J. King, No. 6: S. Fyles, No. 42; J. Crawford, No. 18; H. Dunwell, No. 8. Correspondence.—J. Westover, No. 66; D. Patterson, No. 46; F. J. Boulter, No. 20; W. Phillips, No. 38; J. Walker, No. 11; H. Fraser, No. 48. Rebekah Degree.—W. F. McKenzie, No. 19; D. P. Graham, No. 16; W. Carmichael, No. 5; C. A. Campbell, No. 36; J. Murchie, No. 17. Resolutions.—G. B. Stedman, No. 54; J. Logie, No. 2; A. Johnson, No. 15; J. M. Goble, No. 12; W. F. Broderick, No. 26. Credentials.—Grand Secretary, A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2; P. .W. Dempster, P.G.M., No. 2.' Distribution.—A. M. Russell, No. 8; D. H. Proudfoot, No. 16; R. A. Perry, No. 14. Necrology.—M. J. Phillips, No. 3; J. Turvey, No. 7; I. Lehman, No. 23; G. Maxwell, No. 13; W. G. Esterbrook, No. 24. The Grand Secretary presented the reports of the Grand Officers in printed form, which were on motion received and referred to the Committee on Distribution. Grand Master's Report To the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Brethren:— Once more we are permitted to gather together in this, the Forty-third Annual Session of our Grand Lodge, and to each and all I extend a very cordial and fraternal greeting. And may our gratitude to the Supreme Intelligent Being, the Maker and Preserver of the Universe be expressed by acts of humanity as well as by words. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HOME FUND In compliance with the provisions and instructions passed at the last Session of our Grand Lodge, I called a meeting of Trustees of the Home Fund on June 29, 1916. At this meeting, held in the I. O. O. F. Hall, corner Hamilton and Pender Streets, Vancouver, B. C, all were present except Bro. Webber, who was absent on account of sickness. The following officers were appointed: Chairman, Bro. T. F. Neelands, P.G.M.; Vice-Chairman, Bro. A. Parker, P.G.; Secretary, Bro. MacKenzie, P.G.M. The work of the Board will be reviewed in the report of the Secretary. INVITATION TO BRO. F. C. GOWDY, GRAND SIRE In answer to an invitation extended to our Grand Sire to visit us at this Session of our Grand Lodge, the following answer was received:— Office of the Grand Sire, . April 5th, 1917. Mr. W. H. Brown, Grand Master, I. O. O. F., Vancouver, B. C. My Dear Grand Master:— Your very kind invitation, signed by yourself and the Grand Secretary, to attend the Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of your Jurisdiction, to be held June 13th and 14th, just received. I 3862 am very desirous of accepting this invitation and have written Bro. Reynolds, of Regina, to prepare for me an itinerary showing whether or not it would be possible for me to do so. I appreciate as fully as any one can, who has not felt the heavy weight and the tremendous burden of the great war, which has caused our Brethren in Canada such suffering, privation, and anxiety, the troubles under which you are laboring. If I can be with you personally, rest assured that I shall do so. If it is not possible, I want you all to know that you have my deepest sympathy and that I fervently hope that this cloud of war may soon be lifted from the world and that peace may return permanently to bless all nations. Fraternally yours, (Signed) FRANK C. GOUDY, Grand Sire. STATE OF THE ORDER During the past year, our total membership has decreased by a considerable number and it will also be found that our financial strength is somewhat lessened. There is. however, no cause for alarm for the real strength of Oddfellowship does not lie in numbers nor finance primarily, but in the demonstration _of the principles for which it stands. Speaking more or less broadly, I may say that the spirit of fraternity is being maintained throughout the Jurisdiction. In regard to the acquisition of new members, the mining section of the Jurisdiction and the Lower Mainland are showing the greater numbers. Cariboo Lodge, No. 65, in the northern part of the Jurisdiction, has done exceedingly well. The other portions of the Jurisdiction are not showing progress in this respect. The increase in the number of applicants for initiation has been particularly marked since the beginning of the present year. Many of our most active members have enlisted for service overseas. Their departure has had a more or less paralyzing effect upon the Lodges that have suffered most in this respect. ] It is particularly gratifying to note that many of their places are being filled by active young men who are being assisted to perfect themselves in the work by the presence and support of old members, who had for a time ceased to take an active interest in the work of the Lodge, but have now come forward and are doing their share to "fill the gap." I feel sure that I am voicing the sentiments of every member of this Grand Lodge when I say to those who aie closely or 3863 remotely connected with our Order, who during the past year have suffered bereavement, that our hearts go out to them in deepest sympathy. And to those who are outside of the immediate bounds of our Order, we will, as men who have learned something of the Divine lesson of humanity, also extend the consolation of our sympathy. THE REBEKAH BRANCH This branch of our Order is doing a very great and good work and is deserving of more of our support than it is getting. I am sorry to report that some Subordinate Lodges have as yet failed to appreciate the very great benefit that a Rebekah Lodge may be to a Subordinate Lodge. A harmonious understanding between these two branches, and more fraternal visits between the Lodges will have a purifying and ennobling effect upon both. As a rule, in a community where these two branches are working conjointly, there we will find a very superior Subordinate Lodge. And the converse is also true; where conditions are inharmonious, ther we will find a "dead" Lodge. THE FUNERAL AID ASSOCIATION This branch of our Order is making good progress and is deserving of the sympathy and support of every member in this Jurisdiction, not alone for the protection it offers its members, but for the practical assistance it is extending to loved ones in their hour of distress. NEW LODGES | On March 22, 1917, it was my very great pleasure and privilege to institute "Hastings" Lodge, No. 29, at Vancouver, B. C. In this work I was ably assisted by Bro. J. H. Glass, P.G., Deputy Grand Master; Bro. R. A. Merrithew, P.G., Grand Warden; Bro. A. E. Harron, P.G., Grand Treasurer; Bro. A. M. Russell, P.G., P.G.R., Acting Grand Secretary; Bro. C. C. Cooke, P.G., D.D.G.M., Acting Grand Marshal, and Bro. Geo,. M. Williamson, P.G., Acting Grand Guardian. There were ten brothers who presented themselves as charter members. The election of officers was then held and resulted as follows: Noble Grand, Bro. D. Nunn, P.G.; Vice-Grand, Bro. F. Spearing, P.V.G.; Recording Secretary, Bro. F. Holmes, P.G.;* Financial Secretary, Bro. G. G. Dalmadge; Treasurer, Bro. F. L. Woodside. With the assistance of the instituting officers and Rev. Bro. Hooper, Acting Grand Chaplain, the officers of "Hastings" Lodge, No. 29, were installed. A class of twenty-three candidates was then initiated. This Lodge has started off well and is still adding to its membership. It gives promise of becoming a very strong Lodge. 3864 PROCLAMATIONS GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, I. O. O. F. | Office of Grand Master. Vancouver, B.C., Dec. 4th, 1916. To the Officers and Members of Subordinate Lodges under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of B. C. Brothers:— In promulgating the enclosed letter of our Grand Sire, Bro. Frank C. Goudy, I 'would not presume to comment upon a communication of such merit further than to urge that not only the Secretary, but each individual member, if possible, "read, mark, learn and inwardly digest" the contents of this letter. Let us imbibe the spirit, and heeding its admonitions, let us be Odd Fellows "in spirit and in truth." Fraternally yours, W. H. BROWN, Grand Master THE SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE Of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Office of the Grand Sire. Denver, Colorado, November 16, 1916. Proclamation No. 1 To All Odd Fellows, Greeting: In assuming the position of Grand Sire, I am deeply sensible of the weight of its responsibilities, but I shall confidently expect each of you to help in bearing its burdens. I shall not be able to visit all of you, but I wish every member of the Order to feel at every meeting that the Grand Sire is with you in spirit. In order that your meetings may be more interesting and more helpful, remember that a sense of duty is the strongest impelling power toward righteousness, helpfulness and self-improvement. Let your meetings, then, be characterized by dignity and good- fellowship. Let every one of our more than 32,000 Lodges, Encampments and Cantons be opened promptly at the appointed hour. Let the business be conducted regularly, but without loss of 3865 time, for one of the greatest advantages of membership in our Order is the study and practice of parliamentary procedure and efficiency. Study the law so that you can render your own decisions rather than wait upon your Grand Officers, and when you have learned the law, follow it closely. Perfect yourselves in the ritualistic work of the Order, and confer all degrees with the dignity and solemnity that befits such high and holy admonitions. No Lodge that neglects this advice can accomplish the objects for which it was instituted. Let no unseemly action, no debasing stories, no improper discussion, mar the high character of your meetings. Odd Fellowship is uplifting in all its branches and in all its activities, and he who lowers our standard is an enemy of the Order, and, indeed, of humanity. Let your conduct within and without the Lodge room ever be such as to commend yourselves to the good opinion of all men. Attend to all the business of your Lodge in a purely business manner. Be scrupulously honest, and insist on the most scrupulous honesty in all your officers and members. Pay all benefits that may be properly due, but do not permit yourselves to be imposed upon by designing men. Let every branch of the Order work in harmony with every other branch, and use every proper effort to increase its growth and prosperity. The power and influence of the Subordinate Lodge is dependent upon a healthy growth and development of its coordinate organizations, the Encampment, the Canton and the Rebekah Lodge. Give to each of them your heartiest moral and financial support, and thus do yourself the highest good, for "if one member suffer, all the members suffer with it." But above all, and whatever else you or your Lodge may do, make it your duty and your pleasure, so far as you can, without injury to yourself or your family, to relieve suffering, whenever and wherever you may find it, within or without your Lodge, whether such suffering be the fault of the sufferer or not. Is he not, after all, your brother.. To the watchword of our departed Grand Sire Daniel add the modern watchword of business life, and let Service and Efficiency crown the temple of Odd Fellowship with glory and honor. Yours in Friendship, Love and Truth, FRANK C. GOUDY, Grand Sire. 3866 1819-1917 — Anniversary Proclamation GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, V I. O. O. F. ■§; • Office of Grand Master. Vancouver, B.C., 17th March, 1917. To the Subordinate Lodges, # Grand Lodge of British Columbia, I. O. O. F. Greeting:— In accordance with law and in compliance with the Proclamation of the Grand Sire, I, W. H. Brown, Grand Master, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby enjoin upon the Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction to assemble on Thursday, the 26th day of April, 1917, and by appropriate exercises to commemorate the Ninety-eighth Anniversary of the institution of our Order, and by public thanksgiving to Almighty God for His manifold mercies to us as individuals and as an Order. 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. f^^M I | W. H. BROWN, Attest: Grand Master. FRED DAVEY, % Grand Secretary. N.B.—The Services prescribed by the Sovereign Grand Lodge to be used at the Anniversary Celebration can be obtained from the Grand Secretary—'price, thirty cents per copy. In Memory of Deceased Brethren GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, 1 | I. O. O. F. & * .J Office of Grand Master. | Vancouver, B.C., April 21st, 1917. To the Subordinate Lodges, Grand Lodge of British Columbia, I. O. O. F. Dear Sirs and Brothers:— In accordance with the General Laws of the Order and in compliance with the Proclamation of the Grand# Sire, I, W. H. Brown, Grand Master, by virtue of the powers vested in me, do hereby earnestly request all Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction that have suffered loss of membership by death to assemble on Tuesday, the 12th day of June, 1917, and engage in appropriate 3867 exercises in memory of their deceased brothers. If some other date should prove more convenient, Lodges are permitted to hold their services on such other date, and in the event of any Lodge wishing to appear in public in regalia on this occasion, a Dispensation is hereby granted it to do so. Fraternally yours, Attest: FRED DAVEY, Grand Secretary, W. H. BROWN, Grand Master. The Ceremony prescribed by the Sovereign Grand Lodge to be used on Memorial Day may be obtained from the Grand Secretary. Price, thirty cents per copy. CIRCULAR LETTERS Quarterly Reports of the State of the Order THE SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE Of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Office of the Grand Sire. Denver, Colorado, November 16, 1916. Circular Letter, No. 1. To the Presiding Officers of all Grand Jurisdictions. Greeting:— At the session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge held September 18-22, 1916, the following report from the Committee on the State of the Order was submitted and adopted: To the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows:— Your Committee on the State of the Order, to whom was referred that portion of the Grand Sire's report, under the heading "Informal Reports From Grand Officers," suggesting that some method should be provided by this Body requiring informal bi-monthly or quarterly reports to be made direct to the Grand Sire by Grand Masters, Grand Patriarchs, Presidents of Rebekah Assemblies and Department Commanders, touching tl^e general state of the Order in their respective Jurisdictions, would respectfully report that they have carefully considered the same and recommend the adoption of the following: 3868 Resolved, That the Grand Secretary of this Body be instructed to notify all Grand Masters, Grand Patriarchs, Presidents of Rebekah Assemblies and Department Commanders to submit to the Grand Sire quarterly reports of the state of the Order in their respective Jurisdictions, so that the Grand Sire can keep in touch with the various questions that are being discussed in the several Jurisdic. tions. Signed by the Committee. By the adoption of this report The Sovereign Grand Lodge has made it your duty to submit to the Grand Sire quarterly reports of the state of the Order in your respective Jurisdictions. This will greatly increase our duties. Such additional work will, I know, be cheerfully undertaken by you, but in order that it may be made of commensurate value to the Order, we must consider carefully the method of procedure. For the purpose of making this new venture of the greatest practical value, I invite suggestions from each of you as they may occur to you, and I shall also take the liberty of suggesting, from time to time, the scope of such reports. The subject suggested by me will not, of course, be exclusive, for I will expect you to add thereto anything of special interest to your Jurisdiction. The report of the Grand Secretary shows a decrease of membership in the Subordinate Lodges of 15,579; the Encampments of 1,229; the Cantons of 132, and of brothers in Rebekah Lodges of 502, while there is an increase of 9,269 sisters. This is the first time in many years that we have recorded a decrease in membership. Doubtless the frightful world war is in a measure responsible for this decrease. Let us, then, study this one question for our first reports, which will be due next January. Consult with your own membership as to the probable reasons, and in your report state whether your Jurisdiction has increased or decreased, and, if possible, give the reason or £ause. Surely, so great a change in the status of the Order demands our closest and most painstaking consideration. Our principles are the same, our ideals are as high, and surely the world needs them as much as ever before. Why, then, a decrease? I shall not be able to write personal letters to each of you, but I shall try to analyze your reports, and to present in my future letters the result of such analysis. I trust that some method of overcoming this condition may be found. In the fullest confidence that another year will show this loss changed to a gain, and that with the gain in membership we shall also show an increased efficiency in the beneficial work of relieving 3869 the distressed, and of bringing comfort and help to those in sor row and tribulation, I remain, Yours in Friendship, Love and Truth, Attest: JOHN B. GOODWIN, Grand Secretary. FRANK C. GOUDY, Grand Sire, National Service GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, I. O. O. F. I | Office of Grand Master. Vancouver, B.C., April 21st, 1917. To the Members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of British Columbia. Brethren:— Your attention is directed to the accompanying letter in reference to "National Service." The importance, at this time, of saving must be borne in upon the consciousness of every one who has given the subject even slight consideration. The unparalleled devastation and ruthless waste in addition to the unavoidable drain upon the resources of the whole world as a result of the great world war, makes it the especial duty of each one of us to avoid, as far as possible, further waste by practical methods at home, and to cultivate the habit of saving so that, in this way, we may serve not only our country but indirectly our fellow man. Hence our efforts to save must be devoid of any sense of selfishness, but rather let us save that we may be in a position to give the help that is needed and at the time it may be most required, which means now. Let our motto be "Save to Give," and may each realize that it is his individual duty. Sincerely and fraternally yours, Attest:— FRED DAVEY, Grand Secretary. W. H. BROWN, Grand -Master 3870 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Ottawa, Canada, March 5th, 1917 Dear Sir:— I have been instructed by the Minister of Finance to send you, under separate cover, a copy of his address on "Canada's Need for Greater National Saving," together with other matter relative to the new War Savings Certificates. m> In the campaign which has baen inaugurated for greater national saving, the Minister desires to have the earnest co-operation of all representative organizations, and is convinced that the movement will benefit greatly by the active assistance of the various Canadian fraternal organizations. It will be considered a great service, therefore, if your Executive Committee will be willing to co-operate in the movement by bringing the need of saving and the War Savings Certificates as prominently as possible to the attention of your branches and membership. The great need is to impress upon our people the fact that they can render an outstanding patriotic service by saving and placing their money at the disposal of the Government to assist in financing the war. The promotion of greater thrift is of such national importance that I feel sure that any appeal or suggestions you may make will have the earnest support of your organization. Yours faithfully, FRED DAVEY, Esq., Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F. Victoria. B. C. B. J. ROBERTS, Assistant Secy, to Minister. APPOINTMENTS Bro. Morgan, P.G., of "Coronation" Ladge, No. 48, advised that he was unable to accept the appointment of D.D.G.M. for District No. 17. I, therefore, appointed Bro. A. Banham, P.G., of the same Lodge. Bro. W. D. Fern, of "Ashcroft" Lodge, No. 23, having "passed away," I apointed Bro. A. Davis, P.G., as his successor for District No. 10 until the end of the term. Bro. E. J. Dezall, P.G., the appointee as D.D.G.M. for District No. 21, has been compelled to remove to Alberta on account of his health. Bro. H. L. Calvert, P.G., has been appointed to complete his term of office. 3871 Bro. H. White, P.G.M., was appointed Fraternal Delegate to. attend the Session of the Grand Lodge of Alberta which met in Calgary in February last. APPEALS Bro. J. Wilby, P.G., of "Victoria" Lodge, No. 2, appealed from a decision given by the D.D.G.M. of District No. 1. The appeal was not sustained. All papers in connection with same are here for the proper committee to deal with. DECISIONS Oct. 5, 1916.—A member of "Union" Lodge, No. 11, was on the sick list and drew benefits for six weeks, was declared off and again became sick within three months. Question: Do the benefits for the second term of sickness start at $3.00 for the first week's sickness or $8.00 for the first week? Answer: He is entitled to $8.00 for the first week of the second period of sickness. Art. IV, Sect. 1, Constitution of Subordinate" Lodges. Nov. 4, 1916.—Bro. Bentley, D.D.G.M. of District No. 10, submitted the following: The Noble Grand of "Tatnai" Lodge, No. 9, having served nine nights of his term, having joined the King's forces, resigned. Question: Is he entitled to the honor of Past Grand? Answer: No. Nov. 10, 1916.—From "Vancouver" Lodge, No. 8: Statement (briefly): The Financial Secretary did not send out notices advising brothers of their standing. A brother died and was in arrears. Question: Did the Lodge act in accordance with the By-laws in refusing j:o pay funeral benefits? Answer: The action of the Lodge was in harmony with the Constitution and By-laws of the Lodge. Feb. 28, 1917.—"Gateway" Lodge, No. 45, asked: "Can a brother who was absent at a certain meeting at which a motion was passed ask at the next meeting of the Lodge to have the motion rescinded or struck off the minute* of the Lodge? Answer: He may not make a motion so to do. 3872 DISPENSATIONS June 15th, 1916— Silver City Lodge, No. 39, to hold a dance on June 20, 1916, under the auspices of the Order and wear Regalia. July 26th, 1916— To Park Lodge, No.'66, to hold a picnic at Central Park on July 26th, 1916. September 22nd, 1916— To Penticton Lodge, No. 51, to remove the Charter to a new hall, subject to the provisions of Section 795 of Code. September 14th, 1916— To Island Lodge, No. 24, to hold a social and dance on the evening of September 19th, 1916. October 16th, 1916— % To Western Star Lodge, No. 10, to hold a social evening on October 19th, 1916. October 16, 1916— * To Fairview Lodge, No. 61, to hold an "At Home" on October 31st, 1916. November 4th, 1916— To Orchard City Lodge, No. 59, to carry on the work of the Lodge until the next Session of the Grand Lodge. Charter destroyed by fire. November 6th, 1916— To Kelowna Rebekah Lodge, No. 36, to carry on the work of a Rebekah Lodge until the next Session of the Grand Lodge. Charter destroyed by fire. December 8th, 1916— To Aaron Lodge, No. 14, to elect a Scarlet Degree member to the office of Noble Grand. All other qualified brothers having declined. January 9th, 1917— To Vernon Valley Lodge, No. 18, to hold a joint installation with Kalamalka Rebekah Lodge, No. 6. March 17th, 1917— To Freemont Lodge, No. llr Lander, Wyo., to appeal to the Lodges in this Jurisdiction for financial assistance to save their hall. 3873 March 22nd, 1917— To Hastings Lodge, No. 29, to receive applications, ballot, initiate and confer degrees on candidates on night of Institution of the Lodge. April 21st, 1917— . To Park Lodge, No. 66, Central Park, B. C, to move the Charter to a hall at the corner of Kingsway and McKay Road, Burn- aby, B. C. Dispensations to Lodges in the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Washington To Molsen Lodge, No. 317, Molsen, Washington, to receive the application of Bro. Higginbottom, by transfer, holding membership in an Eastern Jurisdiction but resident in British Columbia. August 24th, 1916— To Molsen Lodge, No. 317, to accept the applications of John C. Graham and George Morley Winter, Bridesville P. O., B. C, to become members by initiation. November 18th, 1916— W: To Molsen Lodge, No. 317, to accept the applications of D. Bogarth and H. C. Letts of Bridesville, B.C., to become mem- bers by initiation. January 10th, 1917— To Molsen Lodge, No. 317, to accept the applications of P. G. Kingsley, E. F. Gardener and D. A. McQuig, of Bridesville, to become members by initiation. All the applications from Molsen Lodge, No. 317, were reecived through the office of the Grand Master or Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Washington. The nearest Lodge in this Jurisdiction is at Greenwood, some eighteen miles away. The village of Bridesville is not large enough to support a Lodge, according to information received, and since there was no loss being sustained by this Jurisditcion and the Order as a whole, and the Jurisdiction of Washington was being benefited, I granted the Dispensations as above. The correspondence relative to this matter is on file and is at the command of the Grand Lodge. October 24th, 1916— . * -\\ To Blaine Lodge, No. 80, Blaine, Washington, to accept the applications of Geo. Kitzel and D. W. Kitzel, both residents of British Columbia, to become members by initiation, first having taken the matter up with Cloverdale Lodge, No. 15, and received .their consent. 3874 Rebekah Lodge Dispensation for a Rebekah Lodge, to be known as Adina,h Rebekah Lodge, No. 8, to be instituted at Trail, B. C, was granted in April. Dispensations Refused June 24th, 1916— Fairview Lodge, No. 61, was refused a Dispensation to open Lodge at 7:30 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. This matter is regulated by the By-laws of Fairview Lodge, No. 61. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OF SUBORDINATE §§§§§" LODGES I r • With the object in view of trying to stimulate the interest of the members, at the beginnitig of the present term the Installation Ceremony was performed by the Grand Lodge Officers as follows: January 4th, 1917.—A joint installation at the hall of Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60, when the officers of Ridgely Lodge, No. 22, Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60, and Park Lodge, No. 66, were installed with the assistance of Bro. R. A. Merrithew, P.G., Grand Warden; Bro. Fred Davey, P.G., Grand Secretary; Bro. A. E. Harron, P.G., Grand Treasurer; Bro. H. Fooks, P.G., Acting Grand Marshal; Bro. W. S. Crux, P.G., Grand Chaplain, and Br^ Phinney, P.G, D.D.G.M. C. G. January 5th, 1917.—A joint installation "was held at the Odd Fellows Hall, Pender and Hamilton Streets, when the officers of Vancouver Lodge, No. 8, Western Star Lodge, No. 10, and Pacific Lodge, No. 26, were installed by the same installing officers with the exception of Bro. Phinney, P.G, whose position was taken by Bro. C. C. Cooke, P.G, D.D.G.M. January 8th, 1917.—A joint installation was held at the I.O.O.F. Hall, New Westminster, when the officers of Royal City Lodge, No. 3, and Amity Lodge, No. 27, were installed with the assistance of Bro. Merrithew, P.G, Grand Warden; Bro. E. L. Webber, P.G.M, Acting Grand Secretary; Bro. A. E. Harron, P.G, Grand Treasurer; Bro. W. S. Crux, P.G, Grand Chaplain; Bro. J. R. Ritchie, P.G., Acting Grand Marshal; Bro. Robert May, P.G, Acting Grand Guardian, and Bro. Reid, P.G, Acting Grand Herald. I am under a debt of gratitude to these brothers for their assistance and especially to our Grand Secretary, Bro. Davey, and Bro. Harry Fooks for their presence on these occasions in view of the fact that they were under the necessity of travelling some considerable distance in order to be present. 387 OFFICIAL VISITS I regret exceedingly my inability to visit all the Lodges in the Jurisdiction. Lack of sufficient time and other unavoidable circumstances arose to prevent it. I had intended to visit Ashcroft Lodge, No. 23, Tatnai Lodge, No. 9, and Mt. Ida Lodge, No. 56, on July 15th, 17th and 18th, respectively, of last year, but at the last moment was compelled to remain in Vancouver. I telegraphed Bro. Glass, Deputy Grand Master, asking him to make these visits, which he very kindly did, with the exception of Ashcroft Lodge, No. 23. My message did not arrive in time for him to do so. The reception given me was everywhere most cordial and I take this opportunity to thank the Brothers and the Lodges for the courtesy and hospitality shown me. The amount of degree work was not large but, taking into consideration the conditions under ^hich the Lodges have been compelled to work, the Degrees were exemplified in a very acceptable manner. The following Lodges were visited on the dates as given below:—\\ 1916 July 19—Eureka Lodge. No. 50. Informal Meeting....Enderby I 20—Coronation Lodge, No. 48 Armstrong 21—Vernon Valley Lodge, No. 18 Vernon I 22—Orchard City Lodge, No. 59 Kelowna 24—Penticton" Lodge, No. 51, and Okanagan Lodge, No. 58. " 25—Boundary Valley Lodge, No. 38 Greenwood " 26—Snowshoe Lodge, No. 46 Phoenix I 27—Gateway Lodge, No. 45 Grand Forks " 28—Rossland Lodge, No. 36 £ Rossland " 29—Enterprise Lodge, No. 43 Trail | 31—Kootenay Lodge, No. 16 Nelson Aug. 1—Slocan Lodge, No. 40 Slocan 2—Silver City Lodge, No. 39 Sandon I 3—Sunshine Lodge, No. 57 Kaslo 1 5—Michel Lodge, No. 54, and Corbin Lodge, No. 64, Joint Meeting. 1 7—Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47 Fernie 8—Key City Lodge, No. 42 Cranbrook I 10—Rocky Mountain Lodge, No. 34 Golden « H_Selkirk Lodge, No. 12 ....Revelstoke I 14—Princeton Lodge, No. 52 Princeton § 15—Pittitko Lodge, No. 13 Merritt Nov. 13—Ridgely Lodge, No. 22 *. S. Vancouver 14—Island Lodge, No. 24 Eburne " 15—Delta Lodge, No. 21 ; - Ladner " 16—Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60 S. Vancouver 3876 1916 Nov. 17—Grandview Lodge, No. 62 Vancouver 18—Cloverdale Lodge,' No. 15 Cloverlade " 20—Amity Lodge, No. 27 N. Westminster " 22—Park Lodge, No. 66 Central Park I 23—North Vancouver, No. 55. North Vancouver 1 24—Abbotsford Lodge, No. 20 .Abbotsford I 25—Excelsior Lodge, No. 7 '. Chilliwack | 27—Pacific Lodge, No. 26 Vancouver I 29—Aaron Lodge, No. 14 Vancouver " 30—Fairview Lodge, No. 61 Vancouver Dec. 6—Royal City Lodge, No. 3 New Westminster " 7—Western Star Lodge, No. 10 Vancouver | 9—Fidelity Lodge, No. 25 Mission City 26—Duncan Lodge, No. 17 Duncan " 27—Victoria Lodge, No. 1, and Columbia Lodge, No. 2, Joint Meeting Victoria 28—Dominion Lodge, No. 4 Victoria 29—Harmony Lodge, No. 6 Ladysmith 1917 Jan. 2—Union Lodge, No. 11 Cumberland 3—Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5 Nanaimo Mar. 31—Cheam Lodge, No. 28 ..Agassiz April 2—Tatnai Lodge, No. 9.' Kamloops 27—Vancouver Lodge, No. 8 Vancouver May 3—Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60 South Vancouver 8—Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 19 Vancouver 15—Hastings Lodge, No. 29 Vancouver While in Kamloops the Deputy Grand Master, Bro. Glass, and I received a very pressing invitation to pay an Official visit to Excelsior Rebekah Lodge, No. 23, which we accepted and were given a very warm welcome. A visit was also paid to the hospital at Tranquille. We were shown over the entire institution by Dr. Vrooman, medical super-* intendent, who received us very kindly. The several apartments were scrupuously clean and very cheery and on the whole impressed one as being a well managed institution. Bro. J. N. Currie, D.D.G.M. for the District, performed the ceremony of Installation in Snowshoe Lodge, No. 46, and permitted the Deputy Grand Master and myself to take part. On several occasions during my visits, the Rebekahs turned out and were permitted, whenever possible, to listen to the addresses. Their presence at these meetings seemed to give a peculiar tone to the meetings that made them different from others. REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND, MASTERS I beg to submit an epitome of the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters which I have received:— 3877 District No. L—P. A. MacLean, D.D.G.M, reports that he installed the officers of the Lodges in his District at the appointed times with the assistance of Past Grand Masters and other Past Grands. Issued no Dispensations. Accompanied the Grand Master on the occasion of his Official visit. Is a constant attendant at his own Lodge and a frequent visitor to the other Lodges in the city. Received an appeal from Bro. J. Wilby, P.G, against the action of "Columbia" Lodge, No. 2, in sustaining the decision of the N.G. in declining to count the votes of members in the affirmative who abstained from voting on a question before the Lodge. Decided to sustain the action of the Lodge, there being no*law of the Order or of "Columbia" Lodge, No. 2, to the contrary. An appeal against this decision taken to the Grand plaster. Continuation of the war and disturbance of business has a detrimental effect on the Lodges. Signs of improvement, however, are in evidence. District No. 2.—H. W. Harrison, D.D.G.M, installed the officers of Lodges Nos. 3, 27 and 25 in July last, and those of No. 25 in January last. The Grand Master and other Grand Lodge officers installed those of Lodges Nos. 3 and 27 in January, 1917. Granted no Dispensations, paid no offcial visits nor rendered any decisions on questions of law. Lodges Nos. 3 and 27 are flourishing, but No. 25 is having a hard time owing to having a number of members overseas. District No. 3.—H. Thorneycroft, D.D.G.M, reports the installation of the officers of "Black Diamond" Lodge, No. 5, on 19th July, 1916, and 17th January, 1917. Granted a Dispensation to permit the Lodge to meet on Friday instead of Wednesday on one occasion. Paid no official visits nor rendered any decisions. Condition of the Lodge improving. District No. 4.—E. D. Comley, D.D.G.M, installed the officers of "Harmony" Lodge, No. 6, on 10th July, 1916, and 15th, January, 1917. Issued no Dispensations. Accompanied the Grand Master on his official visit to Lodge No. 6, on 29th December, 1916. Rendered no decisions. Condition of the Order much brighter than for some time past owing to improved labor conditions. Initiating a good class of young men and th^ Lodge is growing financially. District No. 5.—J. C. Henderson, Jr., D.D.G.M, installed the officers of "Excelsior" Lodge, No. 7, at #ie prescribed times. Paid two official visits but issued no Dispensations, nor rendered any decisions. , The condition of the Order is good and a lively interest taken in the work of the Order and fair progress made. 3878 District No. 6.—C. C. Cooke, D.D.G.M, installed the officers of the three Lodges in his District on the first regular meeting nights of the term commencing 1st July, 1916. Assisted the Grand Master and a staff of Grand Officers at a joint installation of the officers of Lodges Nos. 8, 10 and 26, on the 5th January, 1917. Issued no Dispensations; paid no official visits, nor rendered any decisions. All the Lodges have increased their membership in the past year, and suspensions for N.P.D. have not materially increased. Attendance at meetings very fair and improving. Taking into consideration existing conditions, the state of the Order in this District is excellent. Recommends that the D.D.G.M. of each District be officially appointed as Convener of Committees appointed to conduct the Anniversary Service of the Order so as to obviate the confusion that arises under the present system. District No. 7.—H. W. Pugsley, D.D.G.M, reports the installation of the officers of the three Lodges in his District at the usual times. Accompanied the Grand Master on his official visits to Lodges Nos. 14, 19 and 55. Issued no Dispensations nor rendered any decisions. Condition of the Order very good, all the three Lodges progressing favorably. Acknowledges indebtedness to Bro. Harron, Grand Treasurer, for both assistance and advice. District No. 8.—J. A. Jewett, D.D.G.M, reports the officers of Lodges Nos. 24, 61 and 62 installed at the proper times. Issued two dispensations to "Island" Lodge, No. 24, to hold Whist Drives and Dance. Visited "Island' Lodge, No. 24, once officially in addition to installations. The condition of the Order in this District very good considering the depression for the past three years. Recomemnds the Grand Lodge at its next Session to take action to place the Dues and Benefits on a sound and uniform basis, considers the present amount of benefits paid too great for the dues collected, and fears that small Lodges will not be able to finance themselves in a short time, owing to paucity of initiations. District No. 9.—C. G. Phinney, D.D.G.M, reports that installation of the officers of Lodges Nos. 22, 60 and 66 on the first meeting nights in July, 1916. On 4th January, 1917, the officers of the three Lodges were installed, jointly by the Grand Master assisted by other Grand Lodge officers. No other official visits but constant attendance at own Lodge and frequent visitor at the other two. No Dispensation issued or decisions rendered. All Lodges making progress and securing good candidates for initiation. The prospects in the District are better than for the past two years. • District No. 10.—A. R. Bentley, D.D.G.M., reports that he installed the officers of "Tatnai" Lodge, No. 9. on 3rd July, 1916. and 3879 8th June, 1917. Granted no Dispensations nor rendered any decisions. Accompanied Bro. Glass, D.G.M, and Bro. -Brown, G.M, on their official visits to "Tatnai" Lodge on 17th July, 1916, and 9th April, 1917. Lodge holding its own fairly well and interest taken by the members improving. Many members have obeyed their country's call whose presence are missed and whose safe return is prayed for. District No. 11.—Charles Whyte, D.D.G.M, installed the officers of "Union" Lodge, No. 11, at the usual times. No Dispensations issued nor official visits made, but is a regular attendant at Lodge meetings. Rendered a decision respecting six months clause in By-laws referring to benefits, which was sustained by the Grand Master. Condition of the Order not as good as might have been expected. Financial condition of the Lodge is good. District No. 13.—W. H. Cowen, D.D.G.M, reports the installation of the officers of "Pittitko" Lodge, No. 13, at the customary time. No Dispensations granted, decisions rendered or official visits made except at installation of officers. Lodge getting on nicely, prospects much better for the future and a decided increase irr membership expected in coming year. District No. 14.—J. L. Crosby, D.D.G.M, reports two installations of officers in "Cloverdale" Lodge, No. 15. No Dispensations issued, nor questions of law decided. No official visits made except at installation of officers. Condition of the Order in the District is fair. District No. 15.—Wm. Hinde, D.D.G.M, reports the installation of the officers of "Kootenay" Lodge, No. 16, with those of "Queen City" Rebekah Lodge, jointly, on 10th July, 1916, and 16th January, 1917. Issued two Dispensations authorizing the above joint installations of officers. Paid official visits in July and September, 1916, and January and March, 1917. Rendered no decisions. Condition of Order in District fairly good, but regret to report lack of interest on the part of members hi the attendance at regular meetings but on special occasions the response is good. Recognizes tne impracticability of Grand Lodge Officers visiting Lodges oftener, but thinks that an occasional letter of greeting from each during his term of office would do much to enliven interest and create an impression that they are themselves interested in the welfare and condition of the Subordinate Lodges. District No. 16.—J. P. Smith, D.D.G.M-, reports the installation of the officers of Duncan Lodge, No. 17, at the usual times. Granted no Dispensations, paid no official visits nor rendered any decisions. The condition of the Order is fair. 3880 District No. 17.—A. Banham, D.D.G.M, reports the installation of the officers of "Vernon Valley" Lodge, No. 18, and "Coronation" Lodg£, No. 48, twice during the year, but makes no mention of "Eureka" Lodge, No. 50, also in his District. No Dispensations nor decisions reported. The condition of the Order is. stated to be very poor, and it is recommended that the three Lodges in this District be given every consideration on account of so many of their members having gone to the Front. The certainty is expressed of conditions brightening after the war. District No. 18.—G. H. Kerr, D.D.G.M, reports one installation of officers in "Abbotsford" Lodge, No. 20, during his term. No Dispensations were issued or decisions given. Accompanied the Grand Master on his official visit to Lodge No. 20 on 24th November, 1916. The condition of the Order is unchanged since last report. District No. 21.—H. L. Calvert, D.D.G.M, who succeeded Bro. E. J. Dezall near the end of the year, owing, to the latter having to leave the Province on account of sickness, reports that the officers of "Cheam" Lodge, No. 28, were installed in regular form on 27th July, 1916, and llth January, 1917. Bro. Dezall reports that he granted no Dispensations nor rendered any decisions. Considers the condition of the Order fair. Owing to so many members joining the colors, no new members have been added. District No. 22.—J. B. Cross, D.D.G.M, reports only one installation of officers in "Rocky Mountain" Lodge, No. 34. No Dispensations granted or decisions rendered. The condition of the Order at present is not very prosperous owing to work in the district being practically closed down and so many members of the Lodge gone to the Front. Hoping that when the war is over that many good men will join after hearing what Odd Fellowship has done for the brothers who have fought for their home and country's freedom. District No. 23.—F. Sweeney, D.D.G.M, reports the joint-installation of the officers of "Rossland" Lodge, No. 36, "Enterprise" Lodge, Xo. 43, and "Deborah" Rebekah Lodge, No. 13, on 20th July, 1916, and 8th January, 1917, and issued Dispensations for this purpose. Made no other official visits nor rendered any decisions. "Rossland" Lodge, No. 36, is in a good financial position but has not added to its membership since 1st January, 1917. "Enterprise" Lodge, No. 43, has been taking in members all through the year. An Encampment and a Rebekah Lodge have been recently instituted at Trail, and have made a good start in each case. Mining at Rossland has practically been closed down, but hopes are entertained that it will soon be reopened, when Lodge conditions will improve. 3881 District No. 24.—J. N. Currie, D.D.G.M, reports that he installed the officers of the three Lodges in his District in July, 1916, and January, 1917. Was assisted by the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master at the installation of the officers of "Snowshoe" Lodge, No. 46, on 26th July, 1916. Granted Dispensations to "Boundary Valley" Lodge, No. 38, to hold annual ball on 31st Oct, 1916, and to "Gateway" Lodge, No. 45, to hold ice carnival on 30th January, 1917, also to "Snowshoe" Lodge, No. 46, to hold a special meeting on 26th December, 1916, its regular meeting falling on Christmas night. Accompanied the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master on their official visits to Lodges Nos. 45 and 46. Rendered no decisions. Condition of the Order is good in this District, Lodges Nos. 45 and 46 materially increased their membership in the year. % "Gateway" Lodge, No. 45, was visited by "Republic" Lodge, No. 162, Jurisdiction of Washington, and a splendid time was spent. About 30 visiting brothers present. "Gateway" Lodge paid a return visit on 29th April, 1917, on the occasion of their Anniversary Service, when the Rev. J. D. Hobden, of "Gateway"'Lodge, preached. District No. 25.—J. Weatherbie, D.D.G.M, reports the officers of "Silver City" Lodge, No. 39, installed at the usual times. Granted Dispensations to that Lodge to elect a Scarlet Degree member as' N.G, all qualified brothers refusing to serve, also to confer the Degrees on a brother in less time than permitted by law. The condition of the Order in the District is much better than it has been for a number of years and prospects are promising for a continuance ofr these conditions for the ensuing year. Lodge initiated sixteen members and admitted another by Card during the year. Has also built a new hall which is proving a-financial success. Recommends that a book or form be supplied to record the address of the nearest relatives of all members admitted into the Order, so that in case of sickness or death the Lodge may be able to communicate with them, a case having occurred in Lodge No. 39 which has shown the desirability of this action. District No. 26.—P. McGuir^e, D.D.G.M, reports that the officers of Slocan Lodge, No. 40, were installed on 4th January, 1917. Paid two official visits on 1st August, 1916, and 4th January, 1917. Slocan Lodge has held its own during past year but prospects are more encouraging for the future, several applications for membership having been received and others expected in a short time. District No. 27.—F. J. Broughton, D.D.G.M, reports the installation of officers of "Key City" Lodge, No. 42, twice during the year. Paid one official visit. Granted no Dispensations nor rendered any decisions. The condition of the Order in this District is satisfactory. Recommends a uniform system of bookkeeping and an official auditor for the Jurisdiction. 3882 District No. 29.—J. W. Jackson, D.D.G.M, reports the installation of officers of Lodges Nos. 51 and 58, in July, 1916, and the joint installation of these two Lodges at Penticton on 7th January, 1917. The officers of "Orchard City" Lodge, No. 59, were installed on 9th July, 1917. Granted a Dispensation to confer the Second and Third Degrees on same date. Paid four official visits to the Lodges in his District. "Penticton" Lodge, No. 51, and "Orchard City" Lodge, No. 59, are in good thriving condition, but "Okanagan" Lodge, No. 58, is merely existing, but its books are in fair shape. Recommends that the next Session of the Grand Lodge be held at Penticton. District No. 30.—J. H. Drummond, D.D.G.M, reports the installation of the officers of "Princeton" Lodge, No. 52, at the prescribed times. Granted no Dispensations nor rendered any decisions. Paid three official visits. Conditions of the Order in District are very gratifying. Suggests that monthly issues of Lectures on Odd Fellowship be written by some able brother, printed and distributed to the Lodges so as to evoke discussion and create interest in the Order. District No. 32.—W. H. Bonus, D.D.G.M, reports that the officers of "Mt. Ida" Lodge, No. 56, were by motion continued in office on the first meeting nights of July, 1916, and January, 1917. No Dispensations were issued or decisions rendered. Was present at his Lodge at every meeting during the year. The conditions of the Order in this district are very bad owing to the war, the majority of the members being somewhere in France or England, but the few brothers remaining are still carrying on the business of the Lodge as it presents itself. District No. 33.—A. Goldsmith, D.D.G.M), reports the installation of the officers of "Sunshine" Lodge, No. 57, in July, 1916, and January, 1917, the latter being in public. No Dispensations issued or decisions given. The condition of the Order in this District is regular; have gained a number of new members by initiation. District No. 34.—S. V. Cox, D.D.G.M, reports the installation of the officers of "Prince Rupert" Lodge, No. 63, at the regular prescribed times. Dispensations were granted to re-inter the body of a brother in the Odd Fellows' burial plot; to receive application, ballot for and initiate a member the same night; to confer the three Degrees in less time than allowed by law; for a dance on 20th February, 1917, under the auspices of the Lodge. ; Paid one official visit on 24th April, 1917, escorted by Bro. W. G. Barrie, P.G, in full P.M. uniform. The condition of the Order in this district is very fair. District No. 35.—F. J. Johnston, D.D.G.M, reports that the officers of "Cariboo" Lodge, No. 65, were installed at the proper times. Granted two Dispensations. One for social and dance on 3883 31st October, 1916, and the other for a dance 7th December, 1916. Paid thirteen visits to the Lodge from 30th June to 31st December, 1916. No decisions were rendered. The condition of the Order in this District is steadily improving. Twenty new members initiated in the year 1916. FRATERNAL DELEGATES Bro. W. Hogg, P.G.M, was appointed to attend the Annual Meeting of the Odd Fellows Relief Association held in Kingston, Ont, in July of last year. I requested him also to extend the Fraternal Greetings of this Grand Body to the Grand Lodge of Ontario if he found it possible to attend its annual session. His report is appended hereto. Bro. H. White, P.G.M, was appointed to represent this Jurisdiction at the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Alberta held at Calgary in February of this year. His report is also appended hereto. PRESENTATIONS I had the honor to present Veterans' Jewels to Bros. Chapman of "Excelsior" Lodge, No. 7, of Chilliwack, and Smith of "Brandon City" Lodge, No. 3, of Brandon, Man. While in Victoria I was also honored by presenting to Bro. Ralph a congratulatory address upon his having held membership in our Order for fifty years and is thus numbered among the Honorable Veterans. At Nanaimo, a Roll of Honor, containing the names of the members of "Black Diamond" Lodge, No. 5, who have enlisted for foreign service, was unveiled. RECOMMENDATIONS My first recommendation is that the likeness of our Grand Secretary be inserted in the printed Proceedings of this Session. It is a long time since it has appeared in the Proceedings and as there have been a number of new Lodges instituted since that time and a great many new members added to our ranks who will be glad to have Bro. Davey's likeness, I am prompted to recommend accordingly. Many of our Lodges have invested funds in non-productive real estate, which funds will remain there, in some instances, for some time to come. If this money was available at the present time many of the financial difficulties of the Lodges would be solved. I would recommend that the advisability of passing legislation to control the investment of the funds of Subordinate Lodges be considered at this Session and, if agreeable, acted upon. 3884 A Committee on Dues and Benefits, appointed at our last session, will report to this Session, and it seems to me that this is an opportune time to take this matter up and deal with it in a manner that every Lodge in the Jurisdiction may know just how much it can afford to pay in benefits for the amount of dues it receives. The present system is subject to too much fluctuation. When the treasury is well supplied, the benefits are advanced and when it is not so full the benefits are reduced which, all will agree, is very unsatisfactory. The present is a time of retrenchment and we should govern • ourselves accordingly. One way in which we may do this, which will benefit the finances of the Grand Lodge as well as the Subordinate Lodges, is to allow only one Representative from each Lodge to this Grand Lodge. I have attended Grand Lodge for several Sessions and from close observation there, and study given the subject, I am persuaded that such a change cannot work to the disadvantage of any Lodge nor to the Grand Lodge. I am aware that a final adoption of this recommendation cpuld not be made, if acceptable to the Grand Lodge, at this Session, for it requires an amendment to the Constitution. It is worthy of our consideration nevertheless. According to Section 671 of the "Code of General Laws of the I. O. O. F, 1915," it is the duty of the Representatives to the Sovereign Grand Lodge on returning to their Jurisdiction, to instruct their Grand Body in the ritualistic work of the Order. This has not been the practice in our Grand Lodge for some time past, but trust that it will be revived at this Session. During the year since we last met, I have received valuable assistance from the officers of the Grand Lodge, both elective and appointed, and it is to their efforts, together with the co-operation of the Past Grand Masters, that a very large share of any success we have had is due. To our Deputy Grand Master, Bro. J. H. Glass, I am indeed grateful for accompanying me to so many of the Lodges on my official visits at much personal sacrifice to himself and, also, for the generous hospitality shown in inviting me to be his guest while in Penticton. My visit to his beautiful home and the kindly welcome extended to me by Mrs. Glass will long be remembered as a particularly pleasant event of my term as Grand Master. Our Grand Secretary, Bro. Fred Davey, has given assistance that is deeply appreciated, and that has at all times been freely given. For the courtesy and attention shown me on the occasion of myivisit to the Victoria Lodges I thus publicly thank him. Among those who have been especially helpful in addition to those already mentioned are Bro. R. A. Merrithew, G. Warden; Bro. Harron, G. .Treasurer; Bro. Crux, G. Chaplain; Bro. Fooks, G. Conductor; Bro. T. F. Neelands, P.G.M.; Bro. E. L. Webber, 3885 P.G.M.; Bro. W. Law, P.G.M.; Bro. W. Hogg, P.G.M.; Bro. H. White, P.G.M.; Bro. R. Dudley, P.G.M.; Bro. W. A. Johnstone, P.G.M.; G. R. Bro. F. E. Simpson, P.G.M.; Bro. D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M.; Bro. W. H. Cullin, P.G.M.; Bro. A. Henderson, P.G.M.; Bro. Wriglesworth, P.G.M.; Bro. P. W. Dempster, P.G.M., and Bro. R. Anderson, P.G.M. To these, individually, my thanks are due and are herewith presented. Taking as my guide the* adage that "Activity Is Contagious/' I have endeavored to stimulate the practice of Friendship, Love and Truth, which is the grand work of our beloved Order, principles which will triumph at last for they are omnipotent. Fraternally submitted, W. H. BROWN, Grand Master ODD FELLOWS RELIEF ASSOCIATION REPRE SENTATIVE'S REPORT W. H. Brown, Esq, Grand Master, I.O.O.F. of B.C. Dear Sir and Brother:— As you did me the great honor to appoint me as the Representative of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia to attend the annual meeting of that great adjunct of our Order, The Odd Fellows Relief Association of Canada, which vjas held at Kingston, Ont, on July 26th and 27th, 1916, I beg to submit the following report of my visit. I may say there were representatives at that meeting from every Jurisdiction in our broad Dominion from the Atlantic Ocean on the East to the Pacific on the West, and all were accorded a friendly greeting and a hearty welcome by the officers of the Association, and also the Mayor of the city, who is a good Odd Fellow. In his remarks the Mayor very highly commended the work done by this Association, and also the great work done by the Independent Order of Ocjd Fellows in general for the benefit of the members of such a.g^at and grand institution on this continent. Bro. Mirixies was re-elected President of the Association, and he certainly is a fine fellow, and he appears to be the right man for 3886 such an important office. I was informed that he takes a interest in the advancement and welfare of the Association. great The business of the Association is systematically and thoroughly carried on under the superintendence of Bro. R. Meek, under whose direction the Association has grown to such wonderful proportions in the past twenty years. By the courtesy of Bro. Meek, I had the privilege of going through the offices and seeing the staff at work, and Mr. Rutherford, the accountant ,explained to me their system of records and the work of the office, which I consider is efficiency from beginning to end; everything in complete order, so that all records can easily be traced up. I may say that, although I have always been a strong supporter of the O. F. R. A. since I have had the privilege of attending the annual meeting and having seen the way the business is conducted and all the work of the society explained, I can now sincerely recommend it to the members of this Jurisdiction. I think I will have the endorsement of the membership of the O. F. R. A. when I say that the success and prosperity of the Association is to a great extent due to the efforts and energy of our esteemed Bro. A. H. Blackeby as the superintendent of all the agencies in the Dominion, who has many men working under his direction in the different Jurisdictions and he was highly commended by the Committee on Extension of the Work for his efforts on behalf of the Association during the year considering the difficulties occasioned by the war. The past year has not been as successful and prosperous as the officers and members of the Association would wish for, but I think, when we consider the conditions caused by this cruel war and quite a number of the members have made the supreme sacrifice, we should realize that the Association has made a very good showing. It has a surplus of about a million and a half dollars, over all liabilities, invested in good securities, mostly bonds of the cities of our Dominion, and one hundred thousand dollars in the first Dominion Government War Loan, and they have applied for as much more Government War Loan Bonds. All this is a guarantee to the whole membership, and I trust that many more of the Odd Fellows of this Jurisdiction will take advantage of the safest and cheapest insurance in our Dominion. Grand Lodge of Ontario As I remained in the East for a few weeks, I took advantage of the opportunity to visit the Annual Meeting of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, I. O. O. F, which convened on August 10th, at the town of Chatham. As a visitor from the Jurisdiction of British Columbia, I received a most cordial and hearty welcome from the Grand Master, officers and members, which is the largest Jurisdiction of our great Dominion. 3887 I had the honor of being one of the scrutineers during their election of officers, and I was well cared for as one of their guests during the whole session. The business of the meeting was conducted in a very precise and efficient manner by their courteous and able Grand Master, Bro. L. B. Cooper, of Brockville, Ont. Everything had been prepared and was well in hand by their efficient and genial Grand Secretary, Bro. William Brooks of Toronto, as is always done by our revered veteran, Grand Secretary Bro. F. Davey of Victoria, for the Grand Lodge meeting of British Columbia; therefore all was systematically carried on all through the session.. I had the pleasure of meeting some Past Grand Masters of Ontario whom I had previously met in our own Grand Lodge. Bro. Young, who had been a resident of Vancouver for some time, and Bro. Coupland, who was a visitor at the Jubilee Session held in Victoria in 1914, and a veteran Brother, our only Canadian Past Grand Sire, Bro. Cl. T. Campbell, of London, Ont. I also met Grand Lodge officers from the Jurisdictions of New York, Connecticut and New Hampshire, who were paying a Fraternal Visit to the Grand Lodge, and I must say it was inspiring to be present at such a meeting, which was also instructive and interesting. Fraternally yours, ' WILLIAM HOGG, Past Grand Master. REPORT OF FRATERNAL DELEGATE TO GRAND LODGE OF ALBERTA Cranbrook, B.C, May 1st, 1917. W. H. Brown, Esq, Grand Master, Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. of B. C, Vancouver, B. C. Dear Sir and Brother:— I beg to submit my report as Fraternal Delegate from the Grand Lodge of British Columbia to attend the Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of the Jurisdiction of Alberta, held in the city of Calgary on (including Rebekah Assembly and Grand Encampment) 19th to 22nd February last. I arrived on Tuesday morning, the 20th. The weather was extremely cold. I am pleased to note that the Odd Fellows of Calgary have built for themselves a magnificent Temple, which has been dedicated to the cause of Odd Fellowship. It is very nicely laid out with a view to the requirements of the different 3888 branches of the Order, and so as to accommodate the meetings and social functions of the Grand Bodies, all .under one roof. The building has all modern improvements, splendid heating plant and electric elevator. The whole interior of the building is well finished and the main Lodge room is artistically decorated and elegantly furnished, every arrangement being made for personal comfort in any degree of weather condition. On Tuesday evening, accompanied by Brothers David Wilson of Edmonton and E. E. Chandler of Wetaskiwin, Past Grand Patriarch and Grand Patriarch, respectively, I visited the local Encampment and was very cordially received and welcomed. The Encampment Degrees were conferred on a class of over forty candidates in a very impressive manner. The meetings of the Grand Lodge were held on Wednesday and Thursday, February 21st and 22nd, and here I was very cordially received, introduced, welcomed and received with the honors of the Order. I was then conducted to one of the seats specially arranged for Past Grand Masters, where I met Bros. A. E. May, A. Brown, G. W. Henderson, E. A. Cummings and Lieut. J. W. Mitchell, all Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Alberta. The last mentioned had just been invalided home from the battlefield in France. I was given the opportunity of addressing the Grand Lodge, which I did, conveying to them the fraternal greetings of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia. Upon request of the Grand Master, and together with Bro. J. Miller, Grand Treasurer of the Jurisdiction of Manitoba and Fraternal Delegate from that Grand Body, I acted as Teller in the election of Grand Lodge officers. There was a good attendance and a keen interest taken in all matters brought forward. On Wednesday evening we witnessed splendid exemplifications of Degree Work by the local Lodges. On Thursday evening the Decoration of Chivalry was conferred on a Sister from Leth- bridge, by the Patriarchs Militant, the ceremony being conducted before a large audience, with full military display and in a most impressive manner. Edmonton was decided on as the place of meeting next year, which will be in February. The proposal to change time of meeting to June being defeated by a very small margin. In conclusion I must say that I was hospitably received by the Alberta Brethren, everything possible being done while I was with them to make my visit both pleasant and profitable. I sincerely trust that these fraternal visits may have the desired effect 3889 of uniting us more closely in the ties of Friendship and Brotherly Love. I thank you, Grand Master, for honoring me with the appointment of Fraternal Delegate. I am, Yours fraternally, HARRY WHITE, Past Grand Master. Grand Secretary's Report To the Grand Lodge of B. C, I. O. O. F.: I beg to submit for your consideration a report of the work of this office for the past year, and tabulated statistics respecting the work of the Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges of this Jurisdiction for the year ended on 31st December, 1916, and of their condition numerically and financially on that date* One Subordinate Lodge, "Hastings," No. 29, was instituted at Vancouver by the Grand Master on 22nd March, 1917; and "Adinah" Rebekah Lodge, No. 8, was instituted at Trail, on the 18th April, 1917, by Miss Gilchrist, President of the Rebekah Assembly. Enquiries have been received from Port Coquitlan respecting the institution of a Subordinate Lodge, and from Prince George respecting the institution of a Rebekah Lodge, but so far petitions have not been received at this office. I very much regret to report that there was a loss of membership amounting to 372 during the year 1916; caused principally by non-payment of dues. There was also a net loss of 113 members in the Rebekah Lodges. 3890 STATISTICAL Statement Showing the Result of the Year's Work as Compared With the Year 1915 Increase Decrease No. Lodges, Dec. 31st, 1916 | Instituted since j I " Merged into other Lodges ... Members, 31st Dec, Initiated 1916. Admitted by Card.... Admitted as A. O..J Reinstated | Withdrawn | Deceased | Expelled | Resigned | Suspended, N. P. D.| I Conferred ■18- $ 2,868.391 59| Rejected Degrees " Past Grands I 1,396! 28! Receipts from— Dues |$ ^67,656.38 . | Admissions and Degrees J 5,915.49 | Rents and Interest on Invest-! ed Funds j 38,852.14 i From All Other Sources | 5,761.71) Total Receipts 118,185.72| No. of Brothers Relieved j 620| " Widowed Families Relieved....| 33| | I Brothers Buried I 60! 61 I Weeks' Sick Benefits Paid | 5,853| 828| Amount paid for— Relief of Brothers |$ 33,715.27|$ 294.86| Widowed Families J 874.57| Orphans | Burying the Dead | 3,924.251' 132.651 Education Orphans...! 90.001 90.00| Special Relief | 2,111.01| | Total Amount Paid for Relief | 40,715.10 Amount Paid Current Expenses ..| 39,457.75|. | Total Value of the Assets of Sub-| ordinate Lodges | 998,193.18| | Average Duration of Sickness perl sick member _ ) 9w 3d 2h j 3d 9h Average Duration of Sickness per! J Member „ I 6d lOh I Id 5h I cc 29 ? $ 1,355.36 1,074.51 1,921.56 110.00 548.74 2,062.79 4,701.36 65,975.96 3891 STATISTICAL—Continued 1 Increase | Decrease Average Amount of Benefits Paid to Each Sick Member $ 54.38 6.38 * 6.18 12.56 . 156.33 752,808.01 i 1$ 5.19 Average Amount Expended for Relief per Member $ 0.05 Average Cost per Member for Current Expenses 1 .35 Average Cost per Member for All Lodge Expenditures | .30 Average Amount of Assets per Member | 1.16 Total Amount Paid'' for Relief Since Institution of Grand Lodge in 1874 1 I | 3892 REBEKAH LODGES Increase [ Decrease No. of Lodges, 31st Dec, 1916 32 897 1,452 2,349 49 147 7 11 .7 12 13 26 160 235 12 14 $ 4,573.30 369.50 532.99 1,146.11 6,621.90 146.50 206.30 352.80 5,283.21 6,584.88 - No. of Members— Brothers .- § 127 * 113 8 4 Sisters 14 Total M- No. of Members Initiated— Brothers Sisters 58 1 No. of Members Admitted by Card Brothers Sisters No. of Members Reinstated— Brothers Sisters 2 4 No. of Members Withdrawn— Brothers - Sisters 1 No. of Members Suspended— Brothers 18 Sisters t. 6 No. of Members Deceased— Brothers * 1 Sisters 10 $ 787.15 Receipts from— Dues a... Admissions 71.50 Rents and Interest on Invested Funds 117.67 All Other Sources 65.77 663.75 100.00 64.80 124.80 282.59 1 Total Receipts Amounts Paid for— Relief of Members Special Relief Total Relief Amount Paid for Current Expenses Invested Funds of Rebekah Lodges 1,107.30 ' 3893 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Cash Received and Paid to Grand Treasurer From Whom Received 8 o H 'O m*2 Cd CO C5 ^ tH C CO © S . .Q oS Q ® H HP M'S ass Victoria Columbia Royal City Dominion Black Diamond Harmony Excelsior Vancouver Tatnai Western Star Union Selkirk Pittitko Aaron Cloverdale Kootenay Duncan Vernon Valley Mt. Pleasant Abbotsford Delta Ridgely Ashcroft Island Fidelity Pacific Amity Cheam Rocky Mountain Rossland Boundary Valley Silver City Slocan Key City Enterprise Gateway Snowshoe Mt. Fernie Coronation Eureka Penticton Princeton Lodge No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 34. 36. 38. 39. 40. 42. 43. 45. 46. 47. 48. 50. 51. 52. 00 00 $ 122 50 124 50 105 00 83 50 146 50 85 51 160 00 90 00 184 00 42 00 79 00 40 00 58 50 24 50 83 00 36 50, 26 50 88 00 15 00 22 50 20 50 17 50 40 00 12 50 141 50 127 50 25 50 27 00 67 50 37 00 13 50 13 50 88 00 65 00 51 50 63 50 96 00 22 00 16 50 23 00 30 501 1$ 120 00|$ 121 50 105 00 82 50 143 50 85 50 52 50 156 00 89 50 182 50 37 00 76 50 38 00 56 00 24 50 81 00 36 50 26 50 83 00 15 00 "22 50 19 50 15 50 39 50 12 30 138 00 119 50 25 00 26 50 69 00 27 50 18 50 15 50 87 50 69 00 48 00 60 50 81 50 22 00 14 00 24 00 30 50 27 52 20 52 4 62 8 23 18 871 22 70 30 84 16 88 2 28 26 98 0 m 13 75 9 04 12 50 3 68 28 02 4 08 3 88 47 80 3 68 2 18 11 52 1 68 1 68 1 12 12 84 13 72 2 64 81 3 32 14 2 76 5 72 3 11 5 18 4 72 10 73 8 63 4 18 1 12 8 32 1 68 Forward ($2667 00j$2598 30]$ 418 971 | 5684 27 # 3894 FINANCIAL STATEMENT—Continued From Whom Received CO © — ri *o - OO » U/ *mr SgH- H *-• rH •—- ficO05 C CO © CD a> ih © md b ® H -g 1 H"gS CD «rt ja 9 *r%\\ « "£ A K'g S M U O 03 A £$£ ct - © ,rj £j hHfl OCQ Forward ($2667 00|$2598 30]$ 418 97] Lodge No. 54.. $ cc cc cc Michel North Vancouver Mt. Ida Sunshine Okanagan Orchard City Little Mountain Fairview Grandview Prince Rupert 63.... Corbin g 64.... Cariboo " 65.... Park | 66.... Dawson la.— Hastings " 29.... Adinah Rebekah " 8.... Sundry Persons Grand Lodge Card Imperial Bank of Canada (Home Fund) A. J. Morgan F. Shackleton G. Macey R. A. Randall A. Perry A. & E. K. Baker I. Clode Robert May—Donation E. G. Cavalsky—Donation.... Dominion Gov't Sav. Bank (Aged Odd Fellows' Fd.) Merchant's Bank, Interest.... 5265 36 123 50 200 00 25 00 76 00 152 00 95 00 28 50 3 00 10 00 765 00 40 00 $3281 50 $3186 30$ 583 56 $5978 36|$13834 72 3895 ORDERS DRAWN ON GRAND TREASURER In Whose Favdr Description July a cc Aug. cc cc Sept. cc cc cc Ci Oct. Ci 1916 May 30 June l 1 1 1 5 15 15 15 20 24 3 3) 5 7 71 13 13 21 21 25 1 11 1 2| 21 8| 121 22| II II 1 1 1 6| 21 21 21 2 4 16 17 25 1 1 248 Imperial Bank 249 Fred Davey, G. Sec'y 250|Odd Fellows Union 251 B. C. Telephone Co 252 Sweeney & McConnell.. 253 Fred Davey, G. Sec'y 254 Entertainment Com'tee.. Vancouver, B. C | 255 W. G. Gulland 257 Grand Treasurer 258 259 260 2611 2621 263| 264 2651 266| 267| 268i 269| 270| 271 272 273| 2741 275 276| 277!' 278| 2791 280| 2811 282| I 2831 284| 2851 2861 2871 2881 289! 2901 2911 2921 2931 Fred Davey, G. Sec'y.... Fred Davey, G. Sec'y.... Fred Davey, G. Sec'y— B. C. Telephone Co I Sovereign Grand Lodge.. W. H. Brown, G.M Odd Fellows Union | Sovereign Grand Lodge. Imperial Bank Victoria P. & Pub. Co.... Imperial Bank Sovereign Grand Lodge.l Fred Davey, G. Sec'y Odd Fellows Union B. C. Telephone Co Sovereign Grand Lodge. Dominion OddFellow ....| Sovereign Grand Lodge.j Sovereign Grand Lodge.! Imperial Bank i Fred Davey, G. Sec'y Odd Fellows Union ! B. C. Telephone Co ! Sweeney & McConnell....; War Emergency Relief! Committee W. H. Brown, G.M I Fred Davey, G. Sec'y ! Fred Davey, G. Sec'y j Odd Fellows Union i B. C. Telephone Co I Imperial Bank I Sovereign Grand Lodge.j Imperial Bank \\ Sovereign Grand Lodge.! Fred Davey, G. Sec'y I Odd Fellows Union i Deposit (Home Fund) Salary Rent, Grand Secy's Office Rent, Telephone Printing, etc Wreath, etc., Funeral H. Waller, P.G.M Hire of Tables, etc Janitor, Session 1916 Mileage and Per Diem, Session 1916 Freight on Codes Sectional Bookcases Salary Rent Telephone Supplies Adv. Expenses and Postage Rent, Grand Secy's Office.... Supplies Deposit (Home Fund) Printing Proceedings, etc Deposit (Home Fund) Supplies Salary. Rent, Grand Secy's Office.— Rent, Telephone Supplies Grand Lodge Card, 12 mos.. Supplies Supplies Deposit (Home Fund) Salary Rent, Grand Secy's Office.... Rent, Telephone Printing, etc Grant Advance for Expenses Salary Postage and Sundries Rent, Grand Secy's Office.— Rent, Telephone Deposit (Home Fund) Supplies Deposit (Home Fund) Supplies 1 Salary Rent, Grand Secy's Office.... Forward... 10 00 10 00 2702 90 23 55 22 00 100 00 4 50 23 77 370 00 35 00 3 00 3 00 239 50 10 00 6 00 100 00 35 00 4 50 3 00 10 00 3 00 7 27 89 80 100 00 35 00 4 50 11 75 821 35 200 00 100 00 72 86 35 00 4 50 61 75 6 58 95 00 12 50 100 00 35 00 5800 98 3896 ORDERS DRAWN ON GRAND TREASURER—Continued In Whose Favor Description 1916 Nov. 1917 Jan. Feb cc Mar. a Forward 294IB. C. Telephone Co .[Rent, Telephone ...% 295 Sweeney & McConnelLjPrinting | 296[Sovereign Grand Lodge.[Supplies 297|Sovereign Grand Lodge. Supplies 298 Imperial Bank (Deposit (Home Fund) 299 Sovereign Grand Lodge. Supplies 300 Fred Davey, G. Sec'y (Salary 301|Odd Fellows Union Rent, Grand Secy's Office. 302JB. C. Telephone Co Rent, Telephone :... 303 Sovereign Grand Lodge.(Supplies 304 Imperial Bank (Deposit (Home Fund) 305 Sovereign Grand Lodge. Supplies 306 Sovereign Grand Lodge.[Supplies 307 Sovereign Grand Lodge. Supplies $ 326 3271 3281 329| 3301 335 336 337 Fred Davey, G. Sec'y Fred Davey, G. Sec'y Odd Fellows Union B. C. Telephone Co W. H. Brown, G.M Sovereign Grand Lodge. Imperial Bank I Sovereign Grand Lodge. Fred Davey, G. Sev'y Odd Fellows Union B. C. Telephone Co H. White, P.G.M Sovereign Grand Lodge. U. S. Fidelity Co Sovereign Grand Lodge. Imperial Bank Imperial Bank Fred Davey, G. Sec'y Odd Fellows Union B. C. Telephone Co Hibben & Co Sweeney & McConnell... War Emergency Relief Committee W. H. Brown, G.M Sovereign Grand Lodge. Dominion Gov't W. L'n Dominion Gov't W. L'n Sovereign Grand Lodge. Sovereign Grand Lodge. Sovereign Grand Lodge. Salary Postage and Sundries Rent, Grand Secy's Office... Rent, Telephone Leather Case for Collar Supplies Deposit (Home Fund) Supplies Salary Rent, Grand Secy's Office... Rent, Telephone Expenses, Fraternal Dele gate, G. L. of Alberta Supplies Premium on Bonds Supplies Deposit (Home Fund) Deposit (Home Fund) Salary Rent, Grand Secy's Office.— Rent, Telephone Stationerv Printing, etc Grant I Balance of Allowance | (Supplies !lnvestment (Home Fund) ..| " (Aged Odd F. Fund)....! [Supplies Representative Tax I Supplies ' Forward 5800 4 37 10 3 73 15 100 35 4 13 76 35 30 3 120 10 52 15 100 35 797 50 8 550 80 65 150 6 98 50 75 00 00 48 00 00 00 50 00 00 00 00 87 100 00 23 90 35 00 4 3 5 152 00 19 00 100 00 35 00 4 50 50 85 17 00 00 50 72 25 00 00 00 4 50 7 00 34 50 35 00 81 00 00 25 00 00 $ 8823 88 3897 ORDERS DRAWN ON GRAND TREASURER—Continued In Whose Favor Description Amount $ 8823 88 6 00 100 00 35 00 4 50 4715 36 685 86 50 00 100 00 45 17 35 00 4 50 32 25 10 17 1917 Mar. 30 April 2 2 2 16 16 1 May 338 339' 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 Sovereign Grand Lodge.( Fred Davey, G. Sec'y j Odd Fellows Union i B. C. Telephone Co Dominion Government ..i Dominion Government J Capt.W.H.Brown, A.A.G| Fred Davey, G. Sec'y—J Fred Davey, G. Sec'y | Odd Fellows Union , B. C. Telephone Co \\ Sweeney & McConnell— Sovereign Grand Lodge Forward Supplies Salary Rent, Grand Secy's Office... Rent, Telephone War Loan Bonds War Loan Bonds Grant, Dept. Council, P.M. Salary Postage and Sundries Rent, Grand Secy's Office... Rent, Telephone Printing and Stationery Supplies $14647 69 SUMMARY Balance in hands of Grand Treasurer, per last report $3,119 39 Cash received and paid to Grand Treasurer, per foregoing Statement 13,834 72 1 $16,954 11 LESS Orders drawn on Grand Treasurer, as per Statement if 14,647 69 Balance in hands of Grand Treasurer * $2,306 42 STOCK ACCOUNT Dr. Balance per last Report. $299 77 Goods bought during the year 420 95 Profit on goods sold 2 68 Goods sold during the year Value of stock on hand Cr. $482 80 240 60 $723 40 $723 40 3898 ODD FELLOWS' HOME FUND Receipts Total value of this Fund, per last report $ 21,677 57 Interest on mortgages, as per Statement 700 00 Imperial Bank of Canada 148 15 Dominion Government Savings Bank 42 Due 949 70 Donation, Bro. R. May, P.G 3 00 Bro. E. G. Cavalsky, P.G 10 00 $23,488 84 LESS Interest due 1st May, 1916, paid this year $237 10 Balance of Interest due 1st May, 1916, unpaid 180 20 417 30 Total value of this Fund $23,071 54 How Invested On Mortgage „ $ 17,149 70 Deposited Imperial Bank of Canada k 642- 03 Dominion Government Savings Bank 14 45 Dominion Government War Loan, 1917, for $5,500 5,265 36 $23,071 54 AGED ODD FELLOWS' FUND Amount on hand, per last report $ 860 59 Interest, Dominion Government Savings Bank 25 60 Due Grand Treasurer 37 1 $ 886 56 How Invested Deposit Dominion Government Savings Bar^k $ 120 70 Dominion Government War Loan, 1917, value $800 765 86 .$ 886 56 3899 TRIAL BALANCE 236 237 239 247 273 285 303 329 332 337 343 345 349 375 378 383 391 397 403 405 407 408 411 413 429 431 442 449 450 452 455 459 466 469 472 474 476 478 482 484 492 499 502 765 5265 86| 361 120 70L. Aged Odd Fellows' Fund |$ Dominion Gov't War Loan (Aged Odd! Fellows' Fund) | Dominion Gov't War Loan (Home Fund) Dominion Gov't Savings Bank (Aged Odd| Fellows' Fund) j Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47 j Selkirk Lodge, No. 12 a Delta Lodge, No. 21 | Imperial*Bank of Canada (Home Fund) j 642 03 Furniture and Regalia j 1089 73 Rocky Mountain Lodge, No. 34 j 15 Stock Account | 240 60 War Emergency Relief Committee j 1618 70 Cloverdale Lodge, No. 15 $ 886 19 1 00 85 50 Bank (Home 2 00! 14 45 Michel Lodge, No. 54 j Dominion Gov't Savings Fund |Key City Lodge, No. 42 | j Odd Fellows' Home Fund j j Sunshine Lodge, No. 57.... I 2 00|. (Orchard City Lodge, No. 59 3 20| A. J. Morgan | 2133 00; F. Shackleton I 2200 001 |G. A. Macey... I 1127 00| Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60 | | IR. A. Randall : | 2228 00|. Gateway Lodge, No. 45 j 05|. (Prince Rupert Lodge. No. 63 25j A. Perry I 4152 00|. Pacific Lodge, No. 26 [ 2 00|. [Profit and Loss I I |Wes£ern Star Lodge, No. 10 1 1 [Cariboo Lodge, No. 65 1 | Union Lodge, No. 11 1 1 Dawson Lodge, No. la I I Aaron Lodge, No. 14 1 4 A. and E. K. Baker I 2595 00|. Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19 1 ! Vernon Valley Lodge, No. 18 1 j Dominion Lodge, No. 4 1 601 I. Clode I H55 101 W. T. Grantham -I 1559 60| Grand Treasurer I 2306 42| Sovereign Grand Lodge r—I 18 74| Rossland Lodge, No. 36 1 1 70 25 23071 54 8 00 5222 59 10 10 20 7 40 67 40 00 60 2 05 t- $29242 541 $29242 54 3900 FINANCIAL Owing to the decreased membership, the amount realized by Per Capita Tax is $290 less than estimated by the Finance Committee last year. In the items of Expenditure in last year's estimate, that for War Emergency Committee has been exceeded by $13.30, a clerical error having been made in the estimate, which should have been $1,689.50, instead of $1,605.50. The disbursements for Printing were $118.50 less than the estimate. The following payments were not provided for: Wreath and advertising funeral of the late Bro. Hy Waller, P.G.M., P.G.R., $23.25; Bro. H. White, P.G.M., expenses attending session of Grand Lodge of Alberta as Fraternal Delegate, $30.00. The balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer is $79.63 less than the estimate. INVESTMENTS IN WAR LOAN Under instructions from the Home Trustees, application was made for $5,500 bonds in the Dominion of Canada War Loan, 1917, maturing 1st March, 1937, issue price 96, interest at 5 per cent per annum, out of the funds on hand belonging to the Home Fund. These bonds were allotted in the name of the Grand Lodge as follows: One fully registered for $5,000, and one registered as to principal only for $500. Advantage was taken of the offer of a discount of four per cent to pay the full amount due with the second instalment on 16th April, 1917. The sum of $5,265.36 has been paid on this account. Under authority of the Grand Master, bonds of the face value of $800 have been purchased in the same war loan on account of the Aged Odd Fellows' Fund. % These bonds are also in the name of the Grand Lcidge, and consist of bonds registered as to principal only, one for $500 and three for $100 each. The sum of $765.86 was paid for these bonds. WAR EMERGENCY RELIEF In compliance with the instructions of the Grand Lodge at its last Session, the following sums have been paid to the Special Committee on War Emergency Relief, viz.: On 1st September, 1916, $821.35, being 12^4 cents on 6,571 members to 30th June, 1916, and on 5th March, 1917, $797.35, being 12^ cents on 6,379 members to 31st December, 1916; total, $1,618.70. According to the latest reports received in this office, the number of members of the Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction that have enlisted for service during the present war is 593. I have requested the Lodges to furnish me with the names of their members who have been killed in action, or died whilst on service, which I hope to include in my Supplementary Report, 3901 with a view to publishing it in the printed proceedings of this Session, if the Grand Lodge approves of so doing. ' , SURETY BONDS Under the contract with the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Surety Bonds for the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer fo'r $1,000 each have been obtained and placed in the custody of the Grand Master. In accordance with the Constitution, a Schedule Bond covering the financial officers of the Subordinate Lodges has been procured from the same Surety Company in the following amounts: Treasurers, $19,400.00; Financial Secretarys, $7,900.00; Trustees, $18,900.00; total, $46,200.00; on which a premium of $115.50 was paid. After paying for certain printing in connection with this service, a profit of $9.36 was realized to the Grand Lodge. I regret that some Lodges do not appear yet to realize that this manner of bonding their officers is a provision of the Con-, stitution, and that there is no discretion allowed to the Grand Secretary to exempt any of the officers mentioned in the Constitution from being bonded in this way. Considerable correspondence has been necessary with some Lodges on the question of bonding their Trustees, to which they object. GENERAL RELIEF COMMITTEES The following reports of the two General Relief Committees operating in this Jurisdiction have been furnished for the year 1916, in compliance with the By-laws of the Grand Lodge: Victoria Vancouver Number of Brothers relieved 10 51 Amount paid for relief $ 651 00 $3,248 66 Amount paid for management expenses 62 00 181 49 Total amount of receipts 728 80 3,499 91 VETERAN JEWELS The following Veteran Jewels have been issued during the past year to members of this Jurisdiction: O rH NAME *-* ^ <*H ° ft O rH OO © P o 7h rn fc3 NAME £3 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 R. J. Marshall E. Schaper, P.G C. Stauss C. W. Ross, P.G...:- A. R. Miller, P.G.... J. D. McLeod G. F. Chapman, P.G. G. H. Ashwell, P.G. '7 167 1 168 1 169 1 170 8 171 8 172 7 173 1 7 1 1 G. Marshall, P.G R. Baxendale J. A. Gilker J. F. Kilby D. Nicholson, P.G... W. J. Gordon G. W. Brewster 7 16 16 16 6 22 10 3902 The numerals on the Jewel issued to Bro. J. Peers, P.G., "Excelsior" Lodge, No. 7, have been changed from "25" to "35" through the Grand Lodge of Ontario by arrangement with this Grand Lodge. DUES AND BENEFITS, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND In accordance with the instructions of the Grand Lodge at its last Session, I communicated with the Grand Secretaries of the Grand Lodges of Australasia and New Zealand asking for information respecting the scales of Dues and Benefits in force in their Jurisdictions and have been favoured with replies on this subject which will be submitted for such action as you may deem necessary. AMENDMENT CONSTITUTION The amendment made to the Grand Lodge Constitution last Session providing for a Board of Trustees for the Home Fund was approved by the Grand Sire and ratified by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at its last Session in September, 1916. "% CODES The new Code of General Laws of the Order adopted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge were received last June and about sixty copies distributed to the Lodges whiclT ordered them. APPEALS "Dawson" Lodge, No. la, v. W. T. Guttschick In compliance with the decision of the Grand Lodge at its last Session, all the documents in connection with the appeal of Bro. W. T. Gutttschick against the action of "Dawson" Lodge, No. la, Dawson, Y. T., were returned to that Lodge and the Lodge was directed to re-try the case. I am now in receipt of copies of the minutes of the Lodge and the report of the Trial Committee appointed to re-try the case together with the evidence taken at the trial. It appears that the appellant, Bro. Guttschick, left Dawson prior to the second trial and his address is not known to the Lodge. No appeal has been received from the defendant in this case, but I would recommend that the documents received from "Dawson" Lodge be referred to the Committee on Appeals. "Mt. Pleasant" Lodge, No. 19, v. Bro- J. C. Davis, P.G. . An appeal was received in the above case from Bro. Davis, P.G., against the action of "Mt. Pleasant" Lodge, No. 19, in suspending him for six months, and was forwarded to the Committee 3903 on Appeals. The report of the Committee will be submitted for your consideration. NATIONAL SERVICE AND SAVING In December last I received a communication from Bro. W. Brooks, Grand Secretary of Ontario, asking that I would send Mr. R. B. Bennett, Chairman of the National Service Commission, a list of the Secretaries of the Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction, in order that he might send them a copy of the Proclamation and other literature respecting National Service, for the information of the membership of this Jurisdiction, with a view of enlisting their co-operation in inducing all men in the Dominion between the ages of 16 and 65 years of age to fill up and return the Registration Cards that the Commission proposed to issue through the Post Office. This request I complied with at once. "ORCHARD CITY" LODGE, No. 59 I regret to state that through a fire at Kelowna, B. C, on 29th October, 1916, "Orchard City" Lodge, No. 59, and "Kelowna" Rebekah Lodge, No. 36, lost all their property. I understand that the former was, fortunately, insured. A^ith the concurrence of the Grand Master, the Regalia and Paraphernalia which formerly belonged to "Camborne" Lodge, No. 49, now defunct, was loaned to "Orchard City" Lodge for which the members were very grateful. This paraphernalia has now been returned. Both these Lodges have forwarded petitions to be granted Duplicate Charters, which will be submitted to this Session. FRATERNAL VISITATIONS Cordial invitations were received from the Odd Fellows' Relief Association of Canada to send a representative from this Jurisdiction to attend its Annual Meeting at Kingston, Ont., on 26th and 27th July, 1916, and also from the Grand Lodge of Ontario to visit its Annual Session at Chatham, on 10th August, 1916. Bro. W. Hogg, P.G.M., has always taken a very lively interest in the affairs of the Odd Fellows' Relief Association and he was appointed by the Grand Master to represent this Jurisdiction at its Annual Meeting. As Bro. Hogg was remaining in the East for a time he availed himself of the opportunity of visiting the Grand Lodge of Ontario as a Fraternal Delegate from this Jurisdiction. A report from Bro. Hogg on these visits will be laid before you by the Grand Master. No expense was incurred by this Grand Lodge in connection with these visits. Bro. Harry White, P.G.M., was also accredited by the Grand Master as a Fraternal Delegate from this Jurisdiction to the 3904 Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of Alberta which was held at Calgary on 21st February last. Bro. White's report of this visit will be submitted to you by the Grand Master. CONCLUSION - We are meeting this Session in the City of Chilliwack, situated in a district famed for its fertility which has earned for it the title of the "Garden of British Columbia." Although "Excelsior" Lodge, No. 7, is one of our oldest Lodges, having been instituted on the 24th May, 1886, just thirty-x one years ago, it has never before had a Session of the Grand Lodge held here. I trust that this meeting will prove of value*to it, and lead to many of the intelligent and prosperous citizens of the locality joining it, and in so doing assist in promoting the ennobling principles of our Order and extending its beneficient jvork. I wish further to express the hope that the deliberations and legislation of this Session may be beneficial in its effects on the whole Jurisdiction, and result in a fresh dedication on the part of all who may be in attendance to renewed and additional work for the spread and upbuilding of our beloved Order. Yours fraternally, Grand Secretary. 3905 Grand Treasurer's Report To the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, I. O. O. F.: I beg to submit the following report of my receipts and disbursements as Grand Treasurer for the past year: Receipts 1916 June 15—To balance from late Grand Treasurer $ 3,119.39 July 4—To Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19 88.00 6— " Park Lodge, No. 66 26.00 7— " Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60 56.50 7— " Ridgley Lodge, No. 22 20.50 7— 9 Pacific Lodge, No. 26 141.50 7_ | Vancouver Lodge, No. 8 160.00 7— " North Vancouver Lodge, No. 55 51.50 " 15_ " Western Star Lodge, No. 10 184.00 " 18— " Aaron Lodge, No. 14 58.50 I 18— | Fairview Lodge, No. 61 95.00* I 18— " Grandview Lodge, No. 62 37.00 I 18—" Island Lodge, No. 24 40.00 I 21— " Amity Lodge, No. 27 127.50 " 21— " Royal City Lodge, No. 3 ) 105.00 I 21— " Fidelity Lodge, No. 25 12.50 Sept. — " Cash, Grand Secretary 2,292.39 Oct. 31— I Interest, Merchants' Bank 11.00 1917 jan. 4_ « Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60 52.00 4_ I Park Lodge, No. 66 24.50 4_ I Ridgley Lodge, No. 22 19.50 S_ I Western Star Lodge, No. 10 182.50 5_ " Vancouver "Lodge, No. 8 156.00 5— " Pacific Lodge, No. 26 136.92 | 12— " Fairview Lodge, No. 61 93.00 « 12— " Grandview Lodge, No. 62 3.6.00 « 12— | Island Lodge, No. 24 39.50 12— " North Vancouver Lodge, No. 55 56.00 % 12— I Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19 82.50 I 12— " Aaron Lodge, No. 14 56.50 " 12— | Royal City Lodge, No. 3 105.00 I 12— " Amity Lodge, No. 27 119.50 Mar. 17— " Cash, Grand Secretary 2,686.03 April 30— " Interest, Merchants' Bank 29.00 May 1-^- | Cash. Grand Secretary 6,453.38 Total - $ 16,954.11 3006 Disbursements June 15th, 1916, to May 1st, 1917:— By Paid Orders Nos. 248 to 350 inclusive. 14,647.69 Balance on hand $2,306.42 Fraternally submitted, A. E. HARRON, Grand Treasurer. Grand Representatives' Report To the Grand Lodge of B. C, I. O. O. F.: Your Representatives in attendance at the ninety-second annual session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, held in the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, September 18th to 22nd inclusive, 1916, herewith submit their report of the proceedings, including such matter as may be of immediate interest and importance to this Grand body and the subordinate membership of this Jurisdiction. Divine service was held on Sunday morning in the First Baptist Church. There was a large attendance of visiting Representatives, who listened to an inspiring address on "The Gospel of Odd Fellowship/' delivered by the Rev.' W. F. Powell. On Monday morning previous to the opening of the session, addresses of welcome were delivered by the Mayor of Chattanooga* the Hon. J. M. Littleton, followed by Robert L. Fine, Gran** Master, J. B. Armstrong, Grand Patriarch, and Mrs. Leona Roggli- Moore, President of the Rebekah Assembly of the jurisdiction of Tennessee. Grand Sire Robertson responded in a pleasing manner The Sovereign Grand Lodge session opened at 9 o'clock a.m. Officers Present J. B. A. Robertson, Grand Sire; Frank C. Goudy, E>eputy Grand Sire; John B. Goodwin, Grand Secretary; William H. Cox, Grand Treasurer; J. Edward Kroh, Assistant Grand Secretary; 3907 Ben F. Lafayette, Grand Marshal; J. A. Lucas, Grand Chaplain; E. E. Sharon, Grand Guardian; D. E. Bird, Grand Messenger. Past Grand Sires Present Cl. T. Campbell, Ontario; Alfred S. Pinkerton, Massachusetts; Edwin S. Conway, Illinois; John B. Cockrun, Indiana; C. A. Keller, Texas. Committee Appointments Your Representatives were appointed and served on the standing committees as follows: Representative Cullin, Chairman, "On Returns"; Representative Johnstone, "On Rebekah Degree"; Representative Proudfoot, "On Mileaere and Per Diem." EXCERPTS FROM GRAND SIRE ROBERTSON'S REPORT Condition of the Order Notwithstanding the disturbed conditions, everywhere apparent, our Order is in better condition than ever before; we are better organized; there is more real genuine interest manifested; our Homes were never supported better, and the amount of relief disbursed never greater than at the present time. The Order is being recognized, as never before, as a worldwide positive force for good and the opportunities now presenting themselves are such as to warrant the belief that we have just fairly started on our mission to make men happier and better. Let us renew our supplications, to the Creator and Preserver of the Universe, that He may continue His approving smile upon us as an Order and as individuals. Membership December 31, 1915, there were Subordinate Lodges 18,086 Subordinate Encampments 3,552 Rebekah Lodges - 9,654 Cantons 748 Grand Lodges 68 Grand Encampments 58 Rebekah Assemblies 56 On the same date, there were Subordinate members 1,670,597 Encampment members 233,212 Rebekah members 752,938 Canton members 26,750 A total membership of 2,683,497 3908 Financial Condition of the Order, December 31, 1915 Total relief paid in 1915 $ 5,975,208.09 total receipts of Subordinate Bodies for 1915 17,822,992.79 Total expenses of Grand and Subordinate Bodies for 1915 9,860,670.96 Invested funds of Grand and Subordinate Bodies December 31, 1915 66,773,961.56 For the first time in many years the records show that in 1915 the Order suffered a loss in membership. The net loss of Subordinate Lodge members was 15,579. This loss can undoubtedly be accounted for by the unusual circumstances existing in many jurisdictions. There was, however, a very substantial increase in the invested funds of the Order amounting to $635,322.00. Odd Fellows' Homes Cost of Property x $3,282,510.18 Present Value 5,869,873.08 Cost of Maintenance 972,232.05 v Number of Homes 55 Number of Residents 4,414 Residents admitted from date of opening 10,516 Officers Elected for the Ensuing Two Years Frank C. Goudy, Colorado Grand Sire Henry, V. Borst, New York peputy Grand Sire John B. Goodwin, Maryland Grand Secretary William H. Cox, Kentucky Great Treasurer Appointed Officers Rev. J. A. Lucas, Illinois Grand Chaplain Winn Powers, Minnesota Grand Marshal A. E. Gipson, Idaho Grand Guardian O. C. Black, Oklahoma .". Grand Messenger J. Edward Kroh, Maryland Assistant Grand Secretary John K. Ritter, California..General Com. Patriarchs Militant Next Place of Meeting Louisville, Kentucky was selected as the meeting place of next session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge in 1917. Observations A feature of the session was the time consumed in discussions arising from the necessity of adopting new rules of proceedure in 3909 the adoption of Bills and Reports in conformity with the new Code.||| The reception and entertainment extended to the Representatives by the Brothers and Sisters on the Reception Committee of the historical City of Chattanooga, was worthy of the proverbial reputation of "Southern hospitality." The parade occurred on Wednesday afternoon and was conceded a grand success. 1 In the evening the Grand Decoration of Chivalry was conferred on a large number of Patriarchs Militant who had been recommended for that honor. This branch of our Order was well represented at the meeting of the General Military Council, and the city was enlivened by the many uniforms to be seen on the streets. New Legislation Section 364 of the Code was amended to read as follows:— "Section 364. The constitution of a Grand Body shall not be amended except by a compliance with the provisions of such constitution respecting the manner in which amendments shall be made thereto, provided that it shall be lawful for a Grand Body whose constitution is unalterable for a period of time, to so amend its constitution As will provide for the levy of a per capita tax upon the members of the Jurisdiction, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining homes for aged and indigent Odd Fellows, their wives and widows of deceased members of the Order, and homes for the care, protection and education of orphans of deceased Odd Fellows." Grand Masters and Presidents of Rebekah Assemblies to submit quarterly reports to the Grand Sire:— "RESOLVED, That the Grand Secretary of this Body be instructed to notify all Grand Masters, Grand Patriarchs, Presidents of Rebekah Assemblies and Department Commanders to submit to the Grand Sire quarterly reports of the state of the Order in their respective jurisdictions, so that the Grand Sire can keep in touch with the various questions that are being discussed in the several jurisdictions *> Many new Bills suggesting amendments to the new Code were introduced but very few were enacted. Your Representatives append a copy of the proposed amendments which are to come before the Sovereign Grand Lodge at its next session. In view of the importance of such legislation, we would be pleased to have this Grand Lodge express its approval 3910 or disapproval of the same, so, that your Representatives may vote accordingly when the question comes before them. Conclusion Your Representatives participated in all the proceedings of the Sovereign Grand Lodge with both pleasure and interest and we trust that we expressed the will of this Grand Lodge on the occasions which called for our voice and vote. We wish to express our deep appreciation of the honor you conferred upon us in otfr election as your Representatives. Fraternally and respectfully submitted, W. H. CULLIN, P.G.M. f~, W. A. JOHNSTONE, P.G.M., Grand Representatives. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION Proposed at September Session, 1916. Amendment to Section 3, Article I. Be it enacted by The Sovereign Grand Lodge, That Section 3, Article I, of The Sovereign Grand Lodge Constitution be amended as follows: Amend Article I, Section 3, and subdivision 4 of the constitution by adding the words "and in the Grand Lodge Jurisdictions of Canada" after the word "chartered" in the seventh line of said subdivision 4, so that when amended it shall read: "To determine the qualifications of membership in the Order, provided that no person shall be admitted to the Order except free white males of good moral character who have arrived at the age of twenty-one years, and who believes in a Supreme Being, the (Creator and Preserver of the Universe; provided, further, that* in Australia, New Zealand and other countries not on the continent of North America in which one or more Grand Lodges have been chartered, and in the Grand Lodge Jurisdictions of Canada the qualifications as to age shall be left to such Grand Lodges. No hotelkeeper licensed to sell intoxicating liquors, saloonkeeper, bartender or professional gambler shall be eligible for membership in this Order."—Journal, page 520. Amendment to Section 1, Article XIL Amend Article XII, Section 1, Constitution of The Sovereign Grand Lodge by inserting after the word determine in the fourth line of said section the words "until the year 1920, and thereafter 3911 it shall meet biennially on the same date," and by striking out the word "annual" in the twelfth line of said section and inserting in lieu thereof the word "biennial," so that said section, when amended, shall read as follows: Section 1. Session of The Sovereign Grand Lodge.—This Sovereign Grand Lodge shall meet annually on the third Monday of September at 9 A. m., at such place as The Sovereign Grand Lodge shall from time to time determine until the year 1920, and thereafter it shall meet biennially on the same date. It may also meet on its own adjournment. It may also meet specially on the call of the Grand Sire, of which the Grand Sire shall cause three months notice to be given to the Representatives of the several Grand Lodges and Grand Encampments, communicating to them the purpose for which the special meeting is called, and in no case shall any business be transacted at a special meeting unless such notice has been given; provided, that if it shall be impracticable, from the prevalence of contagious disease or any other cause, for the biennial session to be held at the place designated therefor, The Sovereign Grand Lodge shall have the power to determine at what date or place said session shall be held, or if The Sovereign Grand Lodge be not in session when such emergency occurs, such power may be exercised by the Grand Sire.— Journal, page 540. Amendment to Section 1, Article IX, Amend Article IX, Section 1, of the Constitution of The Sovereign Grand Lodge by striking out the word "two" in the third line of said section and inserting the word "four" in lieu thereof, by striking out the word "annually" in the fourth line of said section and inserting the word "biennally" in lieu thereof, by striking out the words "one yea£" in the eighth line of said section and inserting the words "two years" in lieu thereof, and by striking out the word "annually" in the eighth line in said section and inserting the word "biennially" in lieu thereof, so that said section when amended shall read as follows: Article IX, Section 1, Grand Representatives.—Grand Representatives shall be chosen by the several states, district and territorial Grand Lodges and Grand Encampments for a term of four years, and shall be divided into two classes, whose seat shall be vacated annually by rotation; provided,, however, that State, District and Territorial Grand Lodges and Grand Encampment which are now or may hereafter be entitled to two Grand Representatives may provide by general law for the election of one such Grand Representative to serve for two years, his successor to be elected biennially by such Grand Lodge or Grand Encampment. In case of vacancy by death, resignation or otherwise during the recess of the Grand Lodge or Grand Encampment. 3912 such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term of the Grand Representative filling such office at the time such vacancy shall occur, in the manner set out in the constitution of such State, District or Territorial Grand Lodge or Grand Encampment.— Journal, page 541. The Committee on Distribution submitted the following report, which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Distribution beg to recommend the following distribution of the matter contained in the Reports of the Grand Lodg-e Officers:— Grand Master's Report To the Committee on State of the Order: Those portions headed: "Invitation to Grand Sire," pages 3 and 4; "State of the Order," pages 4 and 5; "Funeral Aid Association," page 5; "New Lodges," page 5; "Circular Letters" on pages 9 to 12; "Installation of Officers,fSubordinate Lodges," page 16; "Official Visits," pages 17 and 18; "Reports of District Deputy Grand Masters" respecting the condition of the Order in their respective Districts, pages 19, 20 and 21; Recommendations of District Deputy Grand Masters for Districts Nos. 6, 8, 15, 25, 27, 29 and 30; "Fraternal Delegates," page 25; "Presentations," page 25; "Recommendations," page 25; "Reports of Fraternal Delegates," pages 27 and 29. To the Committee on Judiciary: ' Those portions headed, "Proclamations," pages 6 to 9; "Appointments,' pages 12 and 13; "Appeals," page 13; "Decisions," page 13; "Dispensations," pages 14 to 16; Decisions given and Dispensations granted by District Deputy Grand Masters of Districts Nos. 1, 3, 11, 24, 25, 29, 34 and 35. To the Committee on Rebekah Branch: The portion headed "The Rebekah Branch" on page 5. Grand Secretary's Report To the Committee on State of the Order: Pages 31, 32 and 33; "General Relief Committees," page 43; "Veteran Jewels," page 43; "Dues and Benefits, Australia and New Zealand," page 44; "National Service," page 45; "Fraternal Visits," page 45. To the Committee on Rebekah Branch: That portion headed "Rebekah Lodges" on page 34. To the Committee on Finance: Pages 35 to 42. 3913 To the Committee on Appeals: That portion headed "Appeals" on page 44. To the Committee on Petitions: That portion headed "Orchard City Lodge, No. 59," on page 45. Grand Treasurer's Report We recommend that this report be referred to the Committee on Finance. Grand Representative's Report To the Committee on State of the Order: The proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, on page 52, 53 and 54. Signed by the Committee. The Grand Master submitted the following Supplementary Report, which was received and referred to the Committee on Distribution:— / Chilliwack, B.C., June 13, 1917. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: I herewith beg to submit a supplementary report covering the period subsequent to that already submitted as also other matters: Decisions Grandview Lodge, No. 62, asks if any member of a Lodge demands a "secret ballot on any motion before the Lodge, is the Noble Grand legally required to grant same: (1) A motion relative to the general routine of business. (2) A motion relative to changing the by-laws or other motion of similar importance. Answer: No. 1.—No. No. 2.—No.- See Section 809 of the Code of Laws, which is quite clear on the matter. A ballot may be taken for the following purposes: Admission of members, conferring degrees, selection of committee of trial, reinstatement of members by suspension or expulsion, granting withdrawal cards and the election of officers which latter is provided for in the by-laws of Grandview Lodge, No. 62. '% Grandview Lodge, No. 62: A member well up in years applies for reinstatement, having been suspended for non-payment of dues. Can tfhe Lodge reinstate him on j this application as a non- beneficial member? 3914 Answer: The Lodge must accept or reject the application as an ordinary aplication for reinstatement. On the other hand, if the application is made for reinstatement as a non-beneficial member then the Lodge may deal with it as such but not otherwise. Dispensations May 8, 1917.—Ilahie Rebekah Lodge, No. 30, to move the charter to new quarters at Kingsway and McKay Road, Burnaby. May 13, 1917.—Michel Lodge, No. 54, to move the charter to a new hall at Natal, B.C. May 29, 1917.—Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19, to hold a social evening and use the regalia. |ig Dispensation refused: Hastings Lodge, No. 29, to initiate a candidate in another Lodge. Appointment Deputy Grand Master Bro. J. H. Glass was appointed fraternal delegates to the Grand Lodge of Washington. Bro. E. L. Webber, P.G.M., writing from Dome Creek, B.C., wished me to express his regrets that he could not attend this session of our Grand Lodge. Reports of D. D. G. M. Jf^ Bro. J. A. Davis, District No. 20: Officers installed in Ashcroft Lodge, No. 23, at the usual time. Condition of the Order, good. Bro. W. Montalbetti, District No. 31, installed the officers of Michel Lodge, No. 54, and Corbin Lodge, No. 64, at the usual times. Visited Michel Lodge twice, once with the Grand Master and the other four weeks later. Condition of the Order good under existing conditions. Reports have not been received from Districts Nos 28 and 36. 12, 19, My report to the Grand Sire is attached hereto. Fraternally submitted, W. H. BROWN, Grand Master. Grand Master's Report to Grand Sire |§§ Vancouver, B.C., May 24th, 1917. Frank C. Goudy, Esq., Grand Sire, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Denver, Colo. Dear Sir and Brother:— Re Decrease of Membership in the Jurisdiction of B.C. In attempting to find the cause for a loss in membership in this Jurisdiction, there are several factors that must be taken into 3915 consideration. In this Jurisdiction, in common with other Western Jurisdictions, we have a large number of single men. Some of these, in a new country like ours is, are compelled to leave the centres of population at times to seek employment in the lumber and mining camps. They are sometimes away for long periods and being beyond the environment of their mother lodge and often beyond the environment of any lodge, they become careless, lose interest and are conesquently dropped for non-payment of dues. In this country we are slowly recovering from a real estate boom. Many of our members have been trying to save something and have sacrificed their lodge membership along with other things of value. Some of these are now seeking reinstatement, I am pleased to report. A large number of our most active workers have gone overseas to the battlefields of Europe. Their loss has brought many of our Lodges face to face with serious difficulties and had a paralyzing effect for a time, which now, happily, is being gradually overcome. Not only were the Lodges affected by these losses, but the number of men from which we hoped to draw our new members, the strong, clean, physically-fit young men, has been greatly reduced from the same cause. The very men we want, are the men the army wants, and they are getting them. I may say here, that some of our Lodges have twenty-five per cent of their members now enlisted, and more going. The end is not yet in sight, but we are going forward, firm in the conviction that our principles are right, and that we will triumph over these great difficulties. In conclusion, permit me to say, that while this Jurisdiction shows a loss in membership, as will also the report for 1916; and while our financial strength is not so good as it has been, yet there is a great advance in the things that really count, for out of the trials and difficulties of the past months there has developed a truer and greater spirit of fraternity, which is continuing to grow and making itself manifest in a closer drawing together of our Lodges, of our members, and a disposition to help the other fellow. We are progressing along right lines, and the future will reveal the results which I am sure will be gratifying to all of us. Fraternally submitted, W. H. BROWN, Grand Master. Reply of Grand Sire Denver, Colo., June 5th, 1917. Mr. W. H. Brown, Grand Master, I.O.O.F., Vancouver, B.C. My Dear Grand Master:— Yours of the 24th ulto., with report as to the condition of the Order in your Jurisdiction, received. 3916 I was very much interested in reading your description of the country and the reasons affecting the growth of the Order in British Columbia. I am glad to know that, from your standpoint, the prospects seem so good. I feel confident that your Jurisdiction will have a very remarkable growth in. the next few years, and particularly after the war closes. A country with such unlimited resources as those of British Columbia, and settled by such energetic people, must necessarily grow. I wish it were possible for me to be with you next week at your Grand Lodge Session, but as I will not be able to do so I can only say again that I wish you every success. Yours fraternally, F. C. GOUDY, Grand Sire, The Grand Secretary submitted 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.: 'W.' Since my report was in print, I have received from "North Vancouver" Lodge, No. 55, through our Grand Treasurer, Bro. Harron, the sum of $28.00 as a donation to the Odd Fellows' Home Fund. This amount is the proceeds of a social evening held by the Lodge, supplemented by donations from individual members. In response to a request to be furnished with the names of brothers who have been killed in action, or died whilst on active service in the present war, I have received this information from a number of our Lodges, and append a list of the names hereto. This list is a very painful one; it contains fifty-four names, showing the frightful fatality of the war, being nearly ten per cent of the number of our members who have been reported as having enlisted. ? I would recommend that a page be inserted in the proceedings of this session in memory of these devoted and patriotic heroes, of whose sacrifice a record should be preserved. FRED DAVEY, Grand Secretary. The Committee on Distribution presented the following report, which was adopted:— 3917 To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.:S Your Committee on Distribution, to whom was referred the Supplementary Reports of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, beg to recommend the allocation of the subject matter of these reports to the following Committees:— Grand Master's Report The decisions on page 1, dispensations, page 1, and appointment on page 2, to the Committee on Judiciary. The reports of D. D. G. Ms. Nos. 20 and 31 to the Committee on State of the Order. The report to the Grand Sire and his reply to the Committee on State of the Order. Report of Grand Secretary The donation of $28.00 from North Vancouver Lodge, No. 55, to the Home Fund to the Trustees of that Fund. The portion referring to the deaths of brothers who have enlisted during the present war to the Committee on Necrology. Signed by the Committee. An invitation was read from the Wendell Stacey Chapter, L O. D. E., to the members to take their luncheon with them at the K. of P. Hall, the proceeds to be devoted to patriotic purposes only. Moved, seconded and carried: That the invitation be accepted and members urged to give the same their favorable consideration. A communication was read from the Chilliwack Board of Trade extending hearty greetings and a most cordial welcome. On motion this was ordered to be received and referred to the Committee on Resolutions. A communication was read from Mr. Hadcock, Secretary of the Military Department of the Y. M. C. A., respecting the work of that Association amongst the soldiers of the Canadian Army and asking for a grant towards its funds. Resolved: That the communication be received and referred to the Committee on Finance. 3918 Bro. R. A. Parker, Grand Master of Alberta, addressed the Grand Lodge and conveyed the fraternal greetings from the members of that Jurisdiction to this Grand I>ody, to which a/ «/ ' the Grand Master made an appropriate reply. A communication was read from 'Union" Lodge, No. II, Cumberland, complaining of charges made by "Bellvue" Lodge, Xo. 118, Bellvue, Alberta, for nurse hire for a sick member of "Union" Lodge and requesting that same be submitted to the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. On motion this communication was ordered to be received and referred to the Committee on Appeals. The Grand Master appointed the following Committee to convey the greetings of the Grand Lodge to the Rebekah Assembly now in session in the city: Bros. J. H. Glass, D.G.M., A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2, and J. C. Henderson, P. G., No. 7. -Ji ll was moved, seconded and carried: That the Grand Lodge do now adjourn to four o'clock this afternoon. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. Afternoon Session The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 4 o'clock p.m., pursuant to adjournment; the Grand Lodge Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. All present were examined, reported qualified to sit and the Grand Lodge was declared open for business. The Roll of Officers and Representatives was called. Bro. A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2, on behalf of the Committee, reported that they had visited the Rebekah Assembly, conveyed to it the fraternal greetings of this Grand Body and had been most cordialy received. It was moved, seconded and carried: That the report be received and the Committee thanked for their services. 3919 The Committee on Appeals submitted the following report:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Appeals, to whom was referred the appeal of Bro. J. C. Davis, against the action- of Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 19, I.O.O.F., beg leave to report as follows: The Committee met in I.O.O.F. Hall on the 21st of February, 1917, when there were present: Bros. A. Parker (chairman), X. A. McDiarmid, J. W. O'Connor and D. J. Macdonald. On motion, the latter was appointed secretary. The chairman submitted copies of the charges preferred by Bro. Mclntyre against Bro. Davis, also copies of evidence taken at the trial, and other papers relating thereto. Your Committee, after having gone carefully over all the specifications and evidence taken, herewith submit our findings thereon: Specification No. 1.—This charge is that Bro. J. C. Davis, as financial secretary of his Lodge, had no right to keep the stubs of the official receipts, and other papers belonging to the Lodge, at his home, 1001 Seymour street. The Committee of Trial found him guilty. We are of the opinion that while it is somewhat improper to keep those papers at his home, it was not of sufficient weight to create grounds for charges of conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow, as it is quite customary amongst officers of Lodges of our Order to take their books to their homes in order to do the work in their spare time, and as the Lodge itself never raised any objections to his doing so, we would, therefore, recommend that the action of the Trial Committee be reversed. Specification No. 2 charges Bro. Davis with holding back the receipts of Bros. A. Betts and W. J. Barss, after the brothers in question had asked for them. Bro. Davis makes reply, that he delivered all receipts in his possession to the Noble Grand, having been ordered by resolution of the Lodge to do so. The Trial Committee found him guilty on this charge, and according to the evidence submitted we concur in their finding. But we do not look on this in the light of being a very serious offence as the brothers in question didn't suffer any great inconvenience. Specification No. 3 charges Bro. Davis with failing to return the key, after having resigned his office. This charge was not sustained, as Bro. Davis claimed to have lost the key, and we concur in the finding of the Committee on this count. 3920 Specification No. 4 charges Bro. Davis with neglecting to send official receipts to brothers livng out of town. But the charge does not specify who were the brothers in question, nor give any particulars as to date. Specification No. 5 charges that he issued official receipts to brothers after having been ordered by resolution of the Lodge not to do so. Specification No. 6 charges that nearly one-third of the receipts issued by Bro. Davis were incorrect, and also with failing to notify brothers when in arrears, but the charge does not give names nor dates, nor any particulars. Specification No. 7 charges Bro. Davis with openly insulting Bro. Barss, when the latter requested an official receipt from him. This charge was not sustained by the Trial Committee, and we concur in their finding. Specification No. 8 charges Bro. Davis with making false statements to the Noble Grand; namely, that he had administered the primary obligation to Bro. J. Barden, when he had by no means done so. This charge was* not sustained. Bro. Contelon, acting as counsel for Bro. Davis, raised an objection to Specifications Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 on the grounds that they were not specific enough to enable him to put up an adequate defense. The objections were overruled by the Trial Committee. Specification No. 9 charges Bro. Davis with making false statements to the Noble Grand in regard to Bro. Dunn's funeral. but does not state any particulars. Specification No. 10 charges Bro. Davis with using blasphemous language against the Noble Grand in the Lodge room. But again particulars are missing. The Trial Committee decided that charges Nos. 9 and 10 were sustained. But your Committee on Appeals, after examining' the Code, are of opinion that all the charges are too vague and not sufficiently specific to enable the accused brother to put up a proper defense. We also note that the trial was conducted in a somewhat irregular manner, as members of the Committee of Trial testified before the Committee and against the accused, which is contrary to law laid $iown in the 1915 Code. (See Section 964.) We also note that the chairman and one other member of the Committee failed to attach their names to the final report, although the minutes of the verdict state it as unanimous. We are of opinion that the Committee were wrong in their action in ruling 3921 out Bro. Cantelon's objection to Clauses 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, and the same applies to Specifications 9 and 10, as they are not sufficiently specific. (See Subsection a of Section 950 of the Code.) We would therefore recommend that the appeal of Bro. J. C. Davis be sustained. Signed by the Committee. It was moved and seconded: That the report be adopted. Moved and seconded as an amendment: That the consideration of the report be deferred until tomorrow at 11 o'clock a.m. The amendment was carried. A resolution required by the Merchants' Bank of Canada, appointing the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, to withdraw the money transferred by the Grand Treasurer from the branch at Vancouver to that at Chilliwack, was read and on motion adopted. The Grand Warden retired to the Ante-room and conferred the Grand Lodge Degree on the following: J. Bate- man, No. 22; J. Williamson, No. 24; R. L. Reynolds, No. 39, and J. T. Jackson, No. 64. An amendment to the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges was submitted by "Dawson" Lodge, No. la, permitting Lodges to set aside ten per cent of their receipts from dues to form a Contingent Fund, and was referred to the Committee on Legislation. A communication was read from the Victoria Printing & Publishing Company submitting a price for printing the Constitution and By-laws of Subordinate Lodges for one year and was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Printing. The following communication was read and referred to the Committee on Finance. 3922 Chilliwack, June 12th, 1917. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F. In session Assembled at Chilliwack, June 13th, 1917. The Department Council, P.M., I.O.O.F. of B.C., send greetings and best wishes for a profitable and pleasant meeting. We trust that the good feeling which has always been in existence between these branches of our great order may continue and that the moral and material assistance given in the past may be extended to us in the future. Fraternally yours, W. H. BROWN, / Sec'y and Asst.-Adgt.-General. The following communication was read and ordered tc! be spread on the Minutes:— Dome Creek, B.C., June 4th, 1917. W. H. Brown, Esq., Grand Master, Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F., Vancouver, B.C. Dear Bro. Brown:— You will soon be leaving for Chilliwack to attend the Grand Lodge meeting. In reviewing the work of the Order in this Jurisdiction during the past year, I trust you can do so with satisfaction, and see much which you believe will be for the good of Odd Fellowship. I am sure you have at all times felt the responsibility resting upon you as the head of the Order, and also realized and appreciated the honor which belonged to the office. Let me assure you that I believe you have always striven to fill the office perfectly, and have discharged its duties conscientiously. I have not yet seen nor heard anything of the officer's advance reports, but presume a copy will be forthcoming one of these days. I trust your meeting in Chilliwack wTill be most harmonious and successful; that much good may be shown to have been done during the past year, and that the outlook for the coming year may have its silver lining, after the very dark cloud which has so completely overshadowed apparently everything during the past couple of years. I am very sorry indeed that it will not be possible for me to attend the Grand Lodge meeting, my regret being of a selfish nature, as it is not so much the help I am able to render, as it is 3923 the good that I always receive from the happy associations with my brother Odd Fellows during those few days. You can assure your brother officers, and any of the members, that my heart is with you all, and my most sincere wish is, that you may have a most successful meeting. With all good wishes I am. Yours fraternally, E, L. WEBBER, P.G.M The Committee on Laws of Subordinates presented the following report, which was adopted :— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Laws of Subordinates beg to report that we have examined the following By-laws and Amendments thereto, of the Subordinate Lodges of this Jurisdiction, during the past year with the result noted against each:— Victoria Lodge, No. 1.—Setting aside five per cent of the receipts from rent and interest on invested funds to the Contingent Fund providing these receipts exceed those for dues. Approved, being in accordance with Section I, Art. IV of the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges. Columbia Lodge, No. 2.—Reducing Sick Benefits and Funeral Benefits. Approved. Royal City Lodge, No. 3.—Altering night of meeting. Approved. Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5.—Duties of Trustees. Approved. Tatnai Lodge, No. 9.—Duties of Treasurer. Approved. Western Star Lodge, No. 10.—"Election of Trustees." Approved. Aaron Lodge, No. 14.—Hour of opening Lodge. Reducing number of Trustees. Reducing initiation and degree fees. Reducing sick benefits. Approved. Kootenay Lodge, No. 16.—Reducing sick benefits. Approved. Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19.—Reducing sick benefits. Approved. Ridgely Lodge, No. 22.—Reducing sick benefits. Approved. Rossland Lodge, No. 36.—Complete set of By-laws. Approved with certain amendments. 3924 Snowshoe Lodge, No. 46.—Duties of treasurer. Approved. Fairview Lodge, No. 61.—Dues of non-beneficial members. Approved. Park Lodge, No. 66.—Striking out widow's benefits and providing for payment of donation in lieu. Approved. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Finance submitted the following report, which was adopted:— Victoria, B.C., May 28th, 1917. To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: f| We, your Finance Committee, beg leave to report that we have examined the books of the Grand Secretary and find them correct, and in first-class shape. Signed by the Committee. « The Committee on Finance presented the following report, which was adopted :— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Finance have considered the communication from the Military Service Department of the Young Men's Christian Association of Canada, asking for a grant towards its funds to enable it to prosecute its work in connection with the Canadian Army, and beg to report as follows:— We are fully cognizant of the noble work which this Association is doing in civil life all over the world, and especially do we appreciate its work for the Canadian soldiers in camp and at the front, which is deserving of all praise and financial assistance. We regret, however, to state that, although we deeply appreciate its work and would very much like to render it a substantial grant of money, yet we are precluded by our laws from doing so. The funds of this Grand Lodge and of the Subordinate Lodges, are trust funds, and cannot be diverted from the objects for which they are collected. It is distinctly laid down in the Code (Section 316) that our funds cannot be donated to Churches or Young Men's Christian Associations, or for any charitable purpose which is not connected with the I.O.O.F. We would recommend that the Secretary of the Association be informed to this effect. Signed by the Committee. 3925 The Committee on State of the Order submitted the following report, which was ordered to be received and adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on State of the Order to whom was referred certain portions of the Grand Master's Report, beg to state that we have given these matters our earnest consideration and beg to report thereon as follows:— (1) We regret that the reports from the Subordinate Lodges show a loss of membership during the year 1916, but this is not to be surprised at, when we take into consideration the disturbed condition of the whole world during the year, which is bound to influence and retard the progress of such societies as ours. We regard these fluctuations as inevitable, and with the Grand Master we seen no cause for alarm, as we agree with him that the truest criterion of success is not to be found in numbers or wealth, but rather by consistently conforming to the eternal principles of our Order by our members in their lives, and by the faithful observance of our promises and obligations. We confidently believe that when this world wide war is over and normal conditions prevail, that our Order will be as attractive as ever and the success and prosperity, that has only received a temporary check, will be resumed and will continue as heretofore. (2) We endorse the remarks of the Grand Master respecting the good work of the Funeral Aid Association, and we are pleased to learn that it is meeting with encouraging success in its operations. (3) We approve of the action of the Grand Master in issuing the circular letter re National Service and Savings, with the appeal from the Finance Department at Ottawa, and we trust that it will assist in the promotion of thrift and savings by our members, so as to .help our country in this national emergency. (4) We approve of the action of the Grand Master in taking advantage of the location of so many Grand Lodge Officers in the vicinity of Vancouver to conduct the installation of the ^officers of several of the Subordinate Lodges in that city and New Westminster, so as to stimulate interest among the members. We are of opinion that this practice should be followed as often as practicable, so as to give the Grand Lodge Officers more frequent opportunities of taking part in the work of the Lodges during the recess of the Grand Lodge, which cannot fail to accomplish beneficial results to all concerned. (5) We commend the Grand Master for the number of Lodges he visited during the year, and have reason to believe that the addresses he delivered on these occasions have proved an en- 3926 couragement and incentive to renewed activities on the part of the members. They were of a high character and laying stress on the underlying principles of our Order had a tendency to lift the thoughts of his hearers to a higher plane than that from which they had previously regarded the work of the Order. (6) We approve of the action of the Grand Master in appointing a Fraternal Delegate to the Grand Lodge of Alberta, as these visits tend to cultivate the fraternal spirit that should exist between neighboring Jurisdictions and broadens the views of us all respecting our great Order. We are glad that Bro. Hogg was able to visit the Annual Session of our sister Grand Lodge of Ontario and convey to its members the fraternal greetings of this Jurisdiction. (7) We are pleased to note that the Grand Master was able at his official visits to make presentations to worthy brothers of Veteran Jewels and addresses of congratulation on prolonged membership, and in one case to unveil a Roll of Honor containing the names of members who have enlisted in defence of their country. Such functions add to the impressiveness of the occasion and adds prestige to the office of the head of the Order. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on State of the Order presented the following report, which was ordered to be received and considered seriatim:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on State of the Order, to whom was referred a number of recommendations made by the Grand Master and certain of the District Deputy Grand Masters in their reports, have considered the same and beg to report as follows:— (1) Grand Master's recommendation re control of the investment of Subordinate Lodge Funds. We are of the opinion that too much care cannot be exercised in safeguarding these funds and where fraternal societies are supervised by the State, these investments are governed by rigid rules. In some Jurisdictions— Ontario, for instance—the Grand Lodge exercises control over these investments. We have no doubt but that some of our Lodges have made unwise and imprudent investments which have prejudiced their financial standing, but as this is rather a delicate matter which might be resented by some of our Lodges, if immediate action was taken, we would recommend that a Special Committee be raised at this sesion to enquire into the question and submit a report at the next session, with such recommendations and legislation as they may deem necessary. 3927 (2) Committee on Dues and Benefits. The Grand Master refers to a Committee appointed last year and a report to be presented by this Committee at this session, and intimates that the system at present in vogue in this Jurisdiction is not satisfactory. We would point out that the Committee appointed last year was in continuation of a practice commenced in 1894.and repeated each year since for the purpose of collecting statistics from the reports of the Lodges bearing on the question of dues and benefits. This was recommended by the Sovereign Grand Lodge at its session of 1893, but we believe this Jurisdiction is the only one that has cs ried out that advice. The reports of this Committee, for the past 23 years contain the experience of the Lodges of this Jurisdiction for 33 years, and would form a valuable basis in dealing with this question. The Committee have repeatedly called the attention of the Grand Lodge to the urgent necessity of Lodges conserving their funds and especially to the 'practice of economy in the matter of management expenses, but has never suggested any amendment to the basis laid down by the Grand Lodge for Subordinate Lodges governing dues and benefits. The Sovereign Grand Lodge hag conferred the power on Grand Lodges to fix the minimum amount of dues to be paid by members to Lodges, and also the maximum amount of benefits that Lodges shall pay. This Grand Lodge has legislated along those lines in the Constitution it has given to its Subordinates (see Section IV of the Constitution). Within those limits Lodges may fix the amount of dues to be received and the rate of benefits to be paid. As this is a question which requires careful consideration and should not be dealt with in a haphazard manner, we would recommend that a Special Committee be appointed at this session to report next year, to obtain all available information bearing on the subject and submit such recommendations as it may deem fit. The documents received from Australia and New Zealand by the Grand Secretary should be handed to this Committee. (3) Retrenchment by Grand Lodges. We agree with the Grand Master as to the necessity of retrenchment by the Grand Lodge. Last year, when all the Lodges were not fully represented, the cost of the session for mileage and per diern^ was $2,702.90, which was 46.3% of the total working expenses of the Grand Lodge for the whole year. We think the suggestion of the Grand Master to reduce the representation to one for each Lodge, would effect a considerable saving without impairing the efficient working of the Grand Lodge Sessions. This, with the officers, would give an attendance of 69, which would be ample for all purposes.. Such a reduction last year would have effected a saving of $814.80 in the 3928 amount of mileage and per diem due, had all the Lodges been fully represented. We think the Grand Lodge will agree with us that this is a sum well worth saving, especially in these times of stress. We would recommend that an expression of opinion be obtained at this session on this point, and if favorable, that the necessary notice to amend the Constitution next year be given. (4) Exemplification of secret work by Grand Representatives. This was the practice some years ago before the secret work was printed and confided to the custody of Grand Secretarys to be available at Grand Lodge sessions, but has fallen into disuse since then. We have no doubt the Representatives would be glad to witness such an exemplification by the Grand Representatives and would recommend that an opportunity be given them to do so. (5) Insertion of photograph of Grand Secretary in the proceedings of this session, as recommended by the G. M. on page 25, has the concurrence of this Committee. (6)f Recommendations of District Deputy Grand Masters: Bro. Cooke, D.D.G.M., District No. 6, recommends that the D.D.G.M. of each district be appointed convenor of committees to arrange for anniversary services. There has been no general desire expressed for this legislation, and to make it obligatory appears to be an unwarrantable interference with the work of the Subordinate Lodges. We do not, therefore, deem it expedient to enact such a law. (7) The recommendation of Bro. Jewett, D.D.G.M., District No. 8, respecting present scale of dues and benefits has been dealt with in another portion of this report. (8) The recommendation of Bro. Hinde, D.D.G.M., District No. 15, that Grand Lodge officers send a letter of greeting to the Lodges during their term of office, is in line with a similar suggestion from that District last year, and w;as referred to the Grand Master for his consideration. By legislation of the last session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, Grand Masters are required to forward quarterly reports to the Grand Sire, respecting the condition of the Order in their several Jurisdictions, and we think that a sufficient number of these reports could be printed or reproduced so as to send a copy to each Lodge in the Jurisdiction, with such remarks or advice as the Grand Master might deem advisable io add to it. > (9) Bro. J. Weatherbie, D.D.G.M., District No. 25, recommends that a book or form be supplied to record the address of the nearest relatives of all members, so that in case of sickness, or death, the Lodge would be able to communicate with them. We can fully understand that such information may be required at times, and it appears a case has occurred in Lodge No. 39 where it was desirable to have it, but this is the first occasion on which 3929 such a recommendation has been submitted and until a more general wish is expressed for it, we cannot recommend that any action be taken this session. (10) Bro. F. J. Broughton, D.D.G.M., recommends the adoption of a uniform system of bookkeeping and the appointment of an official auditor for the Jurisdiction. The question of a uniform system of bookkeeping was reported on by a Special Committee last session, which considered it inexpedient to adopt it at present. As this report was adopted, we do not deem it advisable to re-open the question this session. We assume that the auditor Tecommended would examine the books of the Subordinate Lodges of the Jurisdiction, to see that no illegal practices were followed in their financial operations. This course is followed in some Orders, and power is given to Grand Lodges to adopt same by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, but we do not consider the time ripe for its adoption in this Jurisdiction at present. (11) The recommendation of Bro. J. W. Jackson, D.D.G.M., District No. 29, that the next session of the Grand Lodge be held at Penticton, is referred to the Grand Lodge for consideration when it decides on its next place of meeting. (12) The suggestion of Bro. J. H. Drummond, D.D.G.M., District No. 30, that monthly issues of lectures on Odd Fellowship be written by some able brother, printed arid distributed to the Lodges, so as to evoke discussion and create interest, is, we fear, rather too ambitious a., proposal to be entertained at the present time. We are of opinion that the recommendation in connection with the report of Bro. Hinde, D.D.G.M., District No. 15, if carried out, would meet the object aimed at. Signed by the Committee. 1 Clause I was read, when it was moved, seconded and carried: That the further consideration of the report be postponed until tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. The Judiciary Committee presented the following report, which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Judiciary, to whom were referred certain portions of the Report of the Grand Master, beg to recommend that the Proclamations issued, the Appointments made, the Decisions rendered and the Dispensations granted and refused by this officer be approved. We also recommend that the action of the Grand Master in sustaining the decision of the District Deputy 3930 Grand Master of District No. 1, in the appeal by Bro. J. Wilby, P.G., against the action of Columbia Lodge, No. 2, be approved. We further recommend that the Decisions rendered by District Deputy Grand Masters for Districts Nos. 1 and 11 be approved, also that the Dispensations granted by District Deputy Grand Masters for Districts Nos. 25, 29 and 35 be approved, also those issued by D.D.G.M. for District No. 34 to receive application, ballot for and initiate a candidate on the same night; to confer the three degrees in less time than permitted by law; and for a dance under the auspices of the Lodge, be approved. We do not see the necessity for nor do we know of any authority for the granting of a Dispensation by this D.D.G.M. to re-inter the body of a brother in the Odd Fellows' Burial plot. There is no authority for the granting of the Dispensations by the D.D.G.Ms, of Districts Nos. 3 and 24 to Lodges to meet on any other night than that fixed by their By-laws; we, therefore, recommend that the actions of these officers in this matter be not approved. Signed by the Committee. The following telephone message was read and ordered to be spread on the Minutes:— Per 'Phone from G. N. Telegraph. Mr. W. H. Brown, *• - * Grand Master, I.O.O.F., Grand Lodge, Chilliwack, B.C. Fraternal Greetings from your sister Jurisdiction. (Signed) , E. R Mount Vernon, Washington, June 13th, 1917. ANDERSON. Grand Master. The Committee on Rebekah Branch submitted the following report, which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Rebekah Branch have considered the portions of the Grand Officer's reports referred to it and beg to submit the following: We fully agree with the Grand Master as to the beneficial effect the harmonious co-operation of the Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges has on both branches. We cannot understand why any other condition should exist between them. Both are working along the same lines, with the Same object in view and it would be suicidal in either to adopt a course of conduct that is antagonistic to one another. It is the duty of members of the 3931 Subordinate Lodges to render every assistance in their power to the Rebekah Lodge, by kindly advice and fraternal aid, and we feel certain if this course is pursued it will be reciprocated by the Sisters in the many ways in which they can help the Subordinate Lodge. By working in this way a kindly feeling is engendered which acts to the mutual advantage and benefit of both. If, unfortunately, there should be want of harmony or friction between these two branches in any locality, we trust that the Representatives present will endeavor on their return to remove it and restore that happy condition that should exist in every case. We are sorry to note from the Grand Secretary's report, that there was a slight decrease in the number of brothers in the Rebekah Lodges during last year, but we regard this as a temporary set-back, attributable to the war and the disturbed conditions generally, and are optimistic as to the future when peace again prevails. The last year or two has materially changed the status of ladies politically, and in many other ways their outlook has been broadened and their responsibilties and duties have increased. We trust that these improved conditions will tend to a more lively interest in the work of our Rebekah Lodges, and in promoting and extending the objects and aims of our Order. Our Sisters are still prosecuting their work for aleviating the sick and wounded and in supplying comforts for our members who are at the front, and in these efforts they are deserving of the material help and encouragement from all the members of our Lodges. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Appeals submitted the following report, which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Appeals, to whom was referred the documents in connection with the re-trial of the charges preferred by Bro. Champlin against Bro. Guttischick, in Dawson Lodge, No. la, beg to report that as there is no appeal against the decision of the Lodge in this case, there does not appear to be any action required by this Comimttee. We, therefore, ask to be discharged from further consideration of the matter. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Printing presented the following report, which was adopted:— 3932 To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Printing beg to report that tenders were called for printing the Proceedings of this session, and the contract has been awarded to Mr. T. R. Cusack, printer, etc., Victoria, at the following prices: Printing 1,100 copies of the Proceedings, $1.68 per page. Supplying fine screen copper half-tone cuts of photographs at $4.50 each. Printing and stitching 175 copies of the Grand Officers' Reports, $20.00. Owing to the increase in the number of Lodges and of Past Grands, it has been found necessary to increase the number of copies of the Proceedings from 1,000 to 1,100. The prices obtained are eighteen cents per page for the Proceedings, and $1.50 each for the half-tone cuts, in advance of those paid last year. The price for the advance copies of the Grand Officers' Reports is the same as that paid last year. Four tenders were received, and two firms who were invited declined to tender. Signed by the Committee. The Special Committee on War Emergency Relief presented the following report, which was adopted and referred to the Committee on Finance:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: In compliance with the directions of the Grand Lodge at its last session, your War Emergency Relief Committee beg to report that it met on the 4th August, 1916, for the purpose of organization, when the following officers were elected: Chairman—Bro. A. Henderson, P.G.M. Secretary—Bro. Fred Davey, Grand Secretary. Treasurer—Bro. W. H. Cullin, P.G.M. It was decided at this meeting to issue a circular to the Subordinate Lodges of the Jurisdiction notifying them of the appointment and organization of this Committee; requesting to be furnished with lists of their members enlisted for active service with a statement of their financial standing; these lists to be supplemented from time to time as other brothers enlist; pointing out the procedure to be followed in the event of any Lodge desiring assistance from the Committee and requesting that any claims be forwarded as soon as the claim for benefit is received by the Lodge. It was also resolved: That the moiety v of the amount voted by the Grand Lodge to 30th June, 1916, be requisitioned and 3933 paid to -the Treasurer and that he deposit same in a Chartered Bank in the City of Victoria in the name of the Committee and that all withdrawals from this account be made by cheque signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the Secretary. In conformity with these decisions, a circular was issued to the Lodges, as per copy attached, and in response to the request contained therein, lists were received from the following Lodges containing the names of their members who have enlisted with statement of their financial standing in the Lodge: Nos. 1, 2, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 27, 34, 39, 43, 47, 51, 52, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, la. It will be observed that there are a number of Lodges which reported to the Grand Secretary at a prior date but which failed to respond to this request. The following sums have been received from the Grand Lodge and have been deposited in the Merchants' Bank, Victoria, to the credit of this Committee:— 1916—September 5th $821.35 1917—March 5th 797.35 1917—May 2nd, Interest 14.35 $1,633.05 We are pleased to be able to report that no claim has been received by the Committee from any Lodge for assistance. In view of the probable continuance of the war for some time and the heavy lists of casualties that are constantly being published as occurring, in troops from British Columbia, your Committee fear that they cannot expect exemption from calls in the near future. We would, therefore, recommend that the Grand Lodge appropriate a similar amount for the use of the Committee for the coming year. If we are happily not called upon for assistance the money can be returned to the Grand Lodge funds and will be available for disposition in any way the Grand Body may deem proper. According to reports received by the Grand Secretary to date of this report, there are 594 members of Lodges of this Jurisdiction serving with the colors. Signed on behalf of the Committee, A. HENDERSON, Chairman. FRED DAVEY, Secretary. 1 if 11 ■ [ I 3934 1323 Douglas Street, Victoria, B. C, 8th August, 1916. To the Subordinate Lodges, Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F., of B.C. Dear Sirs and Brothers:— Having been constituted as a Special "War Emergency Relief" Committee at the last session of the Grand Lodge held at Vancouver on the 14th and 15th June, last (see pages 3830 and 3831 of the printed Proceedings), we beg to inform you that the Committee organized on the 4th instant with the following officers: Chairman, A. Henderson, P.G.M.; Secretary, Fred Davey, Grand Secretary; Treasurer, W. H. Cullin, P.G.M^ and all communications respecting the work of the Committee should be addressed to the Secretary, at the above address. By Clause 7 of the Report of the Special Committee on Enlisted Soldiers, which was adopted by the Grand Lodge (see page 3830 of the Proceedings), "Lodges are required to furnish this Committee with lists of their members enlisted for active service with a statement of their financial standing in the Lodge. These lists to be supplemented from time to time as further brothers enlist." We would ask that these lists be forwarded to the Committee as early as possible, and that the names of brothers who may subsequently enlist may also be furnished as cases occur. In the event of your Lodge requiring assistance from this Committee to meet claims for benefits from members whose sickness or injuries are attributable to service in the present war, applications must be accompanied by a statement showing the date, duration and nature of such sickness or injury, the financial standing of the sick brother in the Lodge at the date he was incapacitated, and also a statement showing the Lodge's incapacity to meet these claims, together with a copy of the By-laws showing the benefits payable to members when sick. In case you wish to take advantage of this provision, claims should be forwarded as soon as received by the Lodge and not delayed until the brother has recovered from his sickness or disability. Yours fraternally, A. HENDERSON, Chairman. FRED DAVEY, Secretary. 393 The Committee on Printing submitted the following report, which was adopted:- To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.OrO.F.: With reference to the communication of the Victoria Printing & Publishing Company, submitting an offer to print the By-laws, etc., of the Subordinate Lodges at a certain price, for one year, your Committee on Printing would recommend that the same be referred to the Committee on Printing for next year, with instructions to obtain prices for this work from other firms, and to let the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on State of the Order submitted the following report, which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on State of the Order, to whom was referred certain portions of the Grand Secretary's report, beg to report as follows:— We have dealt with the condition of the Order, from a numerical standpoint in our report dealing with that of the Grand Master, and deem no further reference to it here is needed. In appears from the tabulated statistics in the Grand Secretary's report that last year there was a reduction of the revenue of the Subordinate Lodges, consequent, we apprehend, on the reduction in the number of members, also a decrease in the amount of relief and current expenses paid, the decrease in the last item being an appreciable amount. There was also a loss in the value of the assets of the Lodges, owing, no doubt, to the depreciation in th value of real estate. The average amount of assets per member is still very flattering, being $156.33, the highest of any jurisdiction in the Order, where the average is only $42.60 per member. The reports of the two General Relief Committees at Victoria and Vancouver shows that the brothers who are away from the Jurisdiction of their own Lodges are receiving the attention and relief they would have had if they were in the vicinity of their home Lodge. This is one of the most valuable features of our Order, and the work of these Committees deserves praise and encouragement. We are pleased to note the number of members who are receiving Veteran Jewels. Most of these Jewels are presented to the brothers by their Lodges, which indicates that their lengthy membership and services are appreciated, and it must afford the re- 3936 cipients of these Jewels considerable satisfaction to be made aware of. that fact in this manner. We would recommend that the information received from Australia and New Zealand, respecting the scales of dues and benefits in force in these Jurisdictions, be referred to a Special Committee, to deal with these questions as it affects the Lodges of this Jurisdiction. We would recommend that the action of the Grand Secretary in furnishing the National Service Commission with the list of the Secretaries of the Lodges of this Jurisdiction in connection with the Registration Cards issued by that Commission, be endorsed. Signed bv the Committee. The Committee on State of the Order submitted the following report:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on State of the Order, to whom was referred the proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, submitted by our Grand Representatives, for instructions as to how they shall vote on the same, have considered them and beg to report as follows:— The proposed amendment to Section 3, Article I, of tli*e Constitution gives permission to the Grand Lodges in Canada to determine the age at which candidates shall be admitted to membership in the Order. This privilege has been accorded to Australia, New Zealand and other countries not on the Continent of America, where Grand Lodges have been chartered. This Grand Lodge has repeatedly decided in favor of reducing the entrance age to 18 years, and has instructed its Representatives to vote accordingly. The present amendment does not propose to lower the age for the whole Order, but merely extends to Canadian Jurisdictions the right to decide this matter for themselves, which has always been enjoyed by our fellow colonies in the Southern Hemisphere. We think this proposal should commend itself to the Representatives of Jurisdictions on the other side of the line, as a measure of self government that could be granted to us without in any way endangering or prejudicing their rights or the best interests of the Order. We would, therefore, recommend that our Grand Representatives be instructed to vote for the amendment at the next session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. With respect to the proposed amendment to Section 1, Art. XII of the Constitution, substituting Biennial for Annual Sessions 3937 of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, we are of the opinion that for reasons of economy, the change should be made, and if it is found that it interferes with the proper administration of the affairs of the Order, it would be an easy matter to revert to the present arrangement. Besides, if an emergency arises, provision is made, empowering the Grand Sire to call a Special Meeting. Retrenchment is the order of the day, and there appears to be ample room for its exercise in the meetings of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. At the session held in San Francisco, in September, 1915; the Commit tee on Finance reported that the expenditures of the preceding year exceeded the revenue by $6,292.35, and that when the bills for that session were paid, the balance in hand, $69,125.35, would be almost entirely wiped out; and that a continuation of the policy then in, vogue would show a deficit of about $40,000 at the end of the year 1916. The Committee recommended certain small economies, but they only just touched the fringe of the question, and we are persuaded that nothing short of the change from annual to biennal sessions can adequately meet the situation. We, therefore, recommend that our Grand Representatives be instructed to vote for the proposed amendment. The amendment to Section I, Art. IX of the Constitution deals with the manner of the election of Grand Representatives in the event of the amendment changing the meetings of the Sovereign Grand Lodge from annually to biennially. We, therefore, beg to recommend that our Grand Representatives be instructed to vote for it in case the other amendment is carried. Signed by the Committee. It was moved and seconded: That the report be adopted. Moved and seconded as an amendment: That the report be received and considered seriatim. The amendment on being submitted to the vote was declared to be defeated and the motion to adopt the report was then put and carried. It was moved, seconded and carried: That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn to eight o'clock this evening. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. 3938 Evening Session The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 8 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. The Roll of Officers and Representatives was called. The Committee on Petitions presented the following report, which was adoyted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: 1 Your Committee on Petitions beg to report that we have examined the Petitions referred to us and find that all the requirements of the law have been complied with and would recommend that Charters be issued for a Subordinate Lodge to be located at Vancouver to be called "Hastings" Lodge, No. 29, with the following charter members, viz., Fred B. Holmes, P.G., Hugh McRae, Delbert Franklin Nunn, P.G., Frank E. Woodside, Harry H. Woodside, David Beath, Garrett G. Dalmadge, Frank Spearing, David McAllister, P.G., and J. Thomas Williams: also for a Rebekah Lodge to be located at Trail, to be entitled "Adinah" Rebekah Lodge, No. 8, with the following charter members: Sarah Douglas, P.N.G., Ellen M. Wilby, Emma Mary Hardington, Elizabeth A. Hankin, Clara Nielson, Elizabeth Kerr and Henry W. Hankin. We would also recommend that Duplicate Charters be issued to "Orchard City" Lodge, No. 59, Kelowna, and to "Kelowna" Rebekah Lodge, No. 36, Kelowna, to replace the originals destroyed by fire. mf ' Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Necrology submitted the following* CD •/ O report, which was adopted by a standing vote, the brothers bending their heads in silence for a short time:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Necrology beg to report that we find from the reports of the Subordinate Lodges furnished to the Grand Secretary that the following Past Grands, members of this Grand Lodge, have died during the past year:— A. Anderson, "Victoria" Lodge, No. 1. A. Milne, "Columbia" Lodge, No. 2. • '/ E. Bragg and R. Drake, "Dominion" Lodge, No. 4. 3939 R. Kirkwood, R. McCourt and J. Metcalf, "Black Diamond," Lodge, No. 5. R. Grey, "Vancouver" Lodge, No. 8. J. G. Johnstone, "Mt. Pleasant" Lodge, No. 19. W. D. Fearn, "Ashcroft" Lodge, No. 23. J. A. McRae, "Island" Lodge, No. 24. J. B. McKay, "Pacific" Lodge, No. 26. T. Talbot, "Rossland" Lodge, No. 36. J. F. Faulkner and D. A. Hopper, "Fairview" Lodge, No. 61 J. E. Smith, "Grandview" Lodge, No. 62. Several of these have voluntarily laid down their lives in the service of their King and Country and for the vindication of right and justice. All of them have by personal service contributed to the work of our Order by presiding at our meetings, administering our business, visiting the sick and carrying out the various duties devolving on the officers of our Lodges. It is, therefore, both right and proper that we should recognize their work with the self sacrifice it involved and record our appreciation of their fraternal devotion. Although God removes the workers, we are proud to say the work of our Order still goes on. We would, therefore, recommend that a Memorial Page be inserted in the Proceedings of this session of the Grand Lodge containing their names, the date of their decease and the Lodge to which they belonged. With reference to that portion of the Grand Secretary's report stating that he had requested the Lodges to furnish him with a list of their members who had fallen at the Front in their Country's cause, and to the list attached to the Supplementary Report of the Grand Secretary, we would recommend that this list be published at the end of the Proceedings of this session, as we deem it right and proper that a record should be preserved of these devoted brothers who have paid the supreme sacrifice on behalf of liberty, right and justice. Signed by the Committee. It was on motion resolved: That in future the hours between five and eight o'clock in the evening of the first day of the annual session of this Grand Lodge be set aside to allow the Funeral Aid Association of the Province to hold its annual meeting. The report of the Funeral Aid Association of B. C. for the past year was read, but the hour fixed by law for 3940 the election of officers of the Grand Lodge for next year having arrived, its consideration was deferred:— (Extracts from the Report.) Head Office of the I.O.O.F. Funeral Aid Association of B.C. New Westminster, B.C., June 4th, 1917. To the Officers and Members of the I.O.O.F. Funeral Aid Association of B. C. Dear Sirs and Brothers:— ' I herewith present to you my seventh annual report of the business and affairs of this association for the year June 1, 1916, to May 31, 1917. At your last annual meeting the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Bro. R. A. Merrithew, G.W.; Vice- President, Bro. F. H. Godfrey, P.G.; Secretary, Bro. W. C. Coatham, P.G.; Treasurer, Bro. T. H. Barbaree; Directors, Bros. A. E. Harron, G. Treas.; R. A. Perry, D. Com.; and E. C. Turner, P.G. There has been no change in the membership of the Board during the year. On May 31st last, the number of names on the roll was 750 and we have accepted 123 new names, making a total of 873. There was only one rejection. The net increase for the year, after deducting 16 read off, 9 died in standing, and 2 died out of standing, was 96. In the past seven years the Association has paid nineteen death claims of $250 each, or a total of $4,750 in all. We have levied 12 assessments of $1 each and six expense calls of 25 cents each: the expense call for this year will be levied on*January 1st next. During the past year we have paid nine death claims of $250 each, or $2,250, and four of these deceased brothers died in active service at the front. The two who died out of standing also died in active service. As the Association had more than $1,000 on hand when five of these deaths occurred, no assessment was levied. Four death assessments were levied on September 1, October 1, December 1, and May 1. Since the war began, we have had 57 members in active service, of whom four have died in standing and two out of standing and 40 of the remainder are now in standing. We expect the local directors to report promptly all those who enlist. 3941 The following Lodges have the largest membership at present: Royal City, No. 3, 105; Vancouver, Xo. 8, 90; Amity, No. 27, 75; North Vancouver, No. 55, 51; Fairview, No. 61, 37; and Snowshoe, No. 46, 28. At present, 42 Lodges, an increase of 4,-have membership in this Association, and a few others have appointed local directors. We would urge upon the other Lodges to appoint an active member as local director and to induce their members to join the Association. In conclusion, we make a special appeal to all Odd Fellows and especially to the delegates to this Grand Lodge, to remember the aims of this Association to benefit the wives, mothers and orphans of our deceased brothers, and to give their assistance in adding to our membership. W. C. COATHAM, Secretary. New Westminster, May 31, 1917. To the Officers and Members of the I.O.O.F. F. A. A. of B.C. Dear Sirs and Brothers:— I beg to submit herewith a report of the records on the books and the financial standing of the Association for the year ending May 31st, 1917. FINANCIAL STATEMENT General Fund, June 1, 1916 to May 31, 1917 To Bond $ 5.00 | Sundry Expenses 6.50 I Printing „ 78.55 I Supplies 4.90 I Postage , 43.25 Commission to Local Directors 99.33 I Salaries (Sec'y, $110.40; Auditor, $16) 126.40 By Application Fees (123 at 25c) $ 30.75 1 Expense Calls 1 174.50 I Deficit for Year 158.68 : . . $363.93 $363.93 Deficit $ 158.68 Deficit to June 1, 1916 585.56 $744.24 3942 Benefit Fund, June 1, 1916 to May 31, 1917 By Application Fees $ 196.50 " Assessment Fees 2,035.75 I Interest to date 26.75 To Death Claims (9 at $250) $2,250.00 I Balance 9.00 j| $2,259.00 $2,259.00 Balance $ 9.00 On Hand May 31, 1916 1,600,73 $1,609.73 Less Transfer to Reserve Fund 250.00 . f $1,359.73 Balances to May 31, 1917 To Cash in Bank Account $ 865.49 A Cash Dominion Trust (Liquidation) 261.25 " General Fund 744.24 By Benefit Fund $1,359.73 ff Reserve Fund 250.00 " Suspense Account 261.25 |_ $1,870.98 $1,870.98 Reserve Fund By Cash $ 250.00 IE • T. H. BARBAREE, Treasurer. I hereby certify that I have examined the books of the Secretary and Treasurer and that the above is a true and correct statement of the affairs of the Association. Fraternally submitted, K. K. REID, Auditor. It was moved and seconded: That speeches in connection with the nomination of candidates for office be not permitted. Moved and seconded as an amendment: That nomination speeches be limited to five minutes. The amendment was adopted. 3943 Nominations having been invited the following were offered:— For Grand Master: J. H. Glass, No. 51; nominated by J. Wilby, No. 2. Jf For Deputy Grand Master: R. A. Merrithew, No. 27; nominated by M. J. Creehan, No. 19. For Grand Warden: A. E. Harron, No. 55; nominated by R. A. Perry, No. 14. For Grand Secretary: Fred Davey, No. 1 j nominated by W. J. Gower, No. 1. For Grand Treasurer: J. Bell, No. 4; nominated by J. Wilby, No. 2. H. Fooks, No. 28; nominated by D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., No. 3. J. Peers, No. 7; nominated by J. Turvey, No 7. E. G. Cavalsky, No. 5; nominated by W. Carmichael, No. 5; T. Tellefsen, No. 10; nominated by D. P. Graham, No. 16. M. J. Creehan, No. 19; nominated by W. F. McKenzie, No. 19. f f Bro. Creehan declined the nomination. For Grand Representative: W. Hogg, P.G.M., No. 10; nominated by H. White, P.G.M., No. 42. Jf The Grand Master appointed R. A. Parker, Grand Master, Alberta, and A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2, to act as Tellers, and W. Law, P.G.M., No. 10, W. H. Cullin, P.G.M, No. 4, D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., and H. White, P.G.M., No. 42, to assist the Tellers, by distributing and collecting the ballots. The Grand Master declared the following officers elected by acclamation: J. H. Glass, No. 51, as Grand Master; R. A. Merrithew, No. 27, as Deputy Grand Master; A. E. Harron, No. 55, as Grand Warden; Fred Davey, No. 1,' as Grand Secretary, and W. Hogg, P.G.M., No. 10, as Grand Representative. A ballot was spread for Grand Treasurer, and the following result announced: Number of votes cast, 139; necessary to choice, 70.1 J. Bell, No. 4, received 19 votes; H. 3944 Fooks, No. 28, received 72 votes; J. Peers, No. 7, received 38 votes; E. G. Cavalsky, No. 5, received 6 votes, and T. Tellefsen, No. 10, received 4 votes. H. Fooks, No. 28, having received a majority of the votes cast, was declared duly elected as Grand Treasurer. It was moved, seconded and carried: That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn to 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. SECOND DAY 14th Tune, 1917. The Grand Lodge re-asse,mbled at 9 o'clock a.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. All present were examined, reported duly qualified and the Grand Lodge was declared open for business. The Roll of Officers and Representatives was called. The Grand Secretary commenced to read the Minutes of yesterday's session when it was on motion resolved: That the Minutes be taken as read. The Trustees of the Odd Fellows' Home Fund submitted the following report which was adopted:— g|New Westminster, B.C., 13th June, 1917. To the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, I.O.O.F.:— The Board of Trustees of the Odd Fellows Home Fund beer to report that in accordance with the provision of the Constitution passed at the last session of this Grand Body, the Grand Master called a meeting of the Trustees of the above fund. This meeting was held in the I. O. O. F. Hall, Vancouver, June 29th, 1916, and the following officers were duly elected: Chairman, T. F. Neelands, P.G.M.; Vice-Chairman, A. Parker, P.G.; Secretary, D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M. Since that time the Board has held three meetings in the same city. 3945 At the first meeting all were present, except Bro. Webber, who was absent through sickness. At the second meeting every member of the Board was present and at the third meeting five were present and two absent, viz., Grand Secretary and Bro. Gilmour being unable to leave Victoria at the time of the meeting. ■■-'%E ■• In accordance with section four of the new article Va/ the Trustees made regulations for their own government and which they deem requisite at the present time, but which is at all times subject to revision, amendment and repeal by the Grand Lodge. These By-laws, etc., are appended to this report. In accordance with section five of said article, the funds invested are all in first mortgages on'improved revenue producing property, or in government bonds. A statement of these investments are attached. At a full meeting of the Board held December 2, 1916, a general discussion took place on the question of the character of the various loans. Those present, who were acquainted wtih said loans, expressed the opinion that, even in these times, they were all considered good and reliable risks, with the possible exception _of the W. T. Grantham loan of $1,400, the mortgagor having sold to a party by the name of Smith who had since enlisted and consequently nothing could be done until the end of the war, if trouble did arise, unless Mrs. Smith vacated. At the meeting on March 3rd, 1917, the following resolution was passed: That the Grand Secretary be and is hereby authorized to make application for the investment of $5,500 of the funds of the Odd Fellows Home Fund in the next Canadian War Bond issue and if said application is accepted the investment for all or whatever part of said amount be alloted, said bond to be in the form of the registered series and in the name of the "Grand Lodge of I. O. O. F. of B. IH f When the opportunity arrived the said amount was invested as above on the 16th April, 1917. The financial standing of the fund at the end of the fiscal year is as follows:— RECEIPTS ' > Total value of this fund, per last report $ 21.677.57 Interest on Mortgages, as per statement 700.00 Imperial Bank of Canada 148.15 Dominion Government Savings Bank \\ .42 Due 949.70 Donation, Bro. R. May, P.G 3.00 Bro. E. G. Cavalsky, P.G 10.00 $ 23,488.84 3946 LESS Interest due 1st May, 1916, paid this year....$237.10 " Balance of Interest due May 1, '16, unpaid 180.20 417.30 Total Value of this Fund $ 23,071.54 M HOW INVESTED On Mortgage $ 17,149.70 Deposited Imperial Bank of Canada 642.03 Deposited Dominion Government Savings Bank 14.45 Dominiort Government War Loan, 1917, for $5,500 5,265.36 $ 23,071.54 And since that time the following amounts have been received: May 4.—From Bro. Gallagher: I. Code's Interest $ 13.30 J. A. Freeburg's Interest 152.00 Randall^ Interest 37.30 Morgan's Interest 19.00 May 9.—W. H. Gallagher, interest on cheque sent to Bro. Neelands but not received by me until a month later 1.10 May 9.—Mcintosh, for Baker mortgage 23.75 May 23.—N. Vancouver Lodge, No. 55, proceeds of Social 28.00 The records or minutes of the meetings of the Trustees are on the Grand Secretary's desk and are open to the persual of any of the Representatives who may feel so disposed. Fraternally submitted, on behalf of the Trustees, D. E. MACKENZIE, Secretary. By-laws and Rules of Order, I.O.O.F. Home Fund Trustees Article I Section 1.—This Board shall consist of seven members or more or less as the Grand Lodge shall decide at its annual session. Sec. 2.—At all meetings four members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Article II—Meetings Sec. 1.—The regular meetings of this Board for the transaction of general business shall be on the first Saturday in the month of March, June, September and December of each year at the hour* of 8 o'clock p.m. Sec. 2.—Special meetings may be called by the chairman, or on the written request of three members of the Board. No busi- 3947 ness shall be transacted at special meetings other than that for which the meeting may be called. ft * ;§•- 1§ Article III Sec. 1.—The elective officers of the Board shall consist of a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary, who shall be nominated and elected at the meeting in September of each year for a term of one year. Sec. 2.—The chairman shall preside at all meetings, shall preserve order and decorum. He shall give the casting vote on all questions before the Board, except on the election of officers, and shall sign the minutes after being approved by the Board. In the unavoidable absence of the chairman, the vice-chairman shall preside and have the same power, and in his absence the members present shall elect a chairman for said meeting. Sec. 3.—The secretary shall keep correct minutes of all proceedings, write and issue all communications, summons and notices. Sec. 4.—The secretary shall keep a record of all loans and investments in a proper book to be supplied for that purpose. He shall submit, after it is approved by the Board, an annual report to the Grand Lodge setting forth their operations for the year. Article IV « Sec. 1.—All applications for loans must be made in writing to the secretary, and signed by the person making such application, and shall set forth all particulars respecting security offered for said loan as the Board may require, same to be submitted to the Board for approval before a loan can be granted. Sec. 2.—The funds shall be invested only as first mortgage on improved revenue producing property or in Government Bonds. Sec. 3.—The funds shall not at any time be loaned to a member of the Order. Article V Sec. 1.—All expenses in connection with securing a loan shall be paid by the applicant. Sec. 2.—The Board of Trustees may appoint an agent or agents to collect accrued interest on outstanding loans. r Jt Article VI ~ Sec. 1.—A statement of the receipts from invested funds shall be made quarterly to the Board at its regular meetings, and such statment shall include all receipts for the quarter ending on the last day of the month preceding the month of the regular meeting. These by-laws may be altered or amended at any regular meet ing of the Board by a three-quarter vote of the members present Order of Business 1. Reading minutes of previous meeting. 2. Reading correspondence and accounts. 3. Unfinished business. 4. Reports of Committees. 5. Applications for loans. 6. Reports on applications for loans. 7. Reports from Grand Secretary. 8. New busines 3950 It was on motion resolved: That it is the opinion of this Grand Lodge that it is advisable in future that any monies belonging to the Odd Fellows' Home Fund should be invested in Government bonds, only. The following communication was read from the Secretary of the Rebekah Assembly which was, on motion, mt «/ • ordered to be received and the subjects mentioned therein referred to the proper Committees:— F. Davey, Grand Secretary. Dear Sir and Bro.:— I herewith forward to the Grand Lodge of B. C. the following Legislation submitted by the Committee of Laws of Subordinates: To amend Section 7, Article 5, to comply with the Ritual, page 80, paragraph 5. Also the following questions for decision: Does the Constitution for Rebekah Lodges, Section 2, Article 6, (from dues) conflict with Digest, page 147, Section 319 (from all sources) and, if so, that said Constitution be amended to comply with said section of Digest. Also the following: Decisions of President in_ advance report; also_report by Judiciary Committee which was adopted and is now sent to Grand Lodge for approval. Fraternallv vours F. A. WALKER, Secretary. The Committee on Appeals presented the following report which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: II ft Your Committee on Appeals, to whom was referred the documents in connection with the appeal of "Union' Lodge^No. 11 of Cumberland, B.C., complaining of excessive charges paid for nurse hire by Bellevue Lodge, No. 118, Bellvue, Alberta, during the sickness of Bro. James Conner of the first mentioned Lodge, recommend that no action be taken by this Grand Lods^e. Signed by the Committee 3951 The report of the Funeral Aid Association, which was read last evening, was taken from the table and it was, on motion, resolved: That the report be received and referred to the Committee on Printing for next year with instructions to print such portions in the proceedings "of this session as it may deem advisable; further, that this Grand Lodge recomemnds to the Association the advisability of being registered under the laws of the Province. The hour appointed for selecting the next place of meeting of the Grand Lodge having arrived, invitations were read from "Penticton" Lodge, No. 51, the 'JVLuncipal Council and Board of Trade of Penticton to meet in that city in 1918, and from "Orion" Lodge, No. 51, A. F. & A. M. of that city, offering the use of its Lodge room for the occasion should it be required. On motion these communications were ordered to- be received and noted on the minutes. It was moved and seconded: That this Grand Lodgre hold its next annual session in the City of Penticton. It was moved and seconded as an amendment: That the word 'Penticton" be struck out and the word "Yictoria" inserted in lieu. It was moved and seconded as an amendment to the amendment: That the matter be referred to the Committee on Finance with instructions to submit a report as to the relative cost of meeting in the two places. The amendment to the amendment was submitted to the vote and declared to be lost. The amendment was also submitted and declared to be lost. The orginal motion to meet at Penticton was then put and declared to be carried. The Committee on Statistics re Dues and Benefits prer sented the following report, which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Special Committee on Statistics re Dues and Benefits beg to submit herewith abstracts of the reports of the Subordinate 3952 Lodges of this Jurisdiction for the past year bearing on this important question. » These reports show a decrease in membership as compared with the previous year of 372, an increase in the number of members relieved of 59, and in the number of weeks sick benefits paid of 828. The total amount of relief paid was $2,062.79 less than the preceding year. The reduction was in the items of relief to widowed families and orphans and special relief, the amount paid to brothers for sick benefits being $294.86 more than the previous year. The amount paid for current expenses is $4,701.36 less than the preceding year. In the matter of revenue there is a reduction of $1,355.36 in the item of dues, $1,074.51 for admissions and degrees, and $3,544.14 from rents and interest on invested funds as compared with last year but an increase of $2,868.39 in receipts from other sources. The net decrease in the total recepits was $3,105.62. The total value of the Assets of the Subordinate Lodges shows a decrease of $65,975.96, which is probably due to the shrinkage in value of real estate. The total value of the assets is equal to $156.33 per member, and in this respect this Jurisdiction is preeminent in the Order, the average for the whole Order being $42.60 per member. . A comparison of the averages with last year's report shows the following results: Sickness per member, increase 1 day 5 hours, the average 6 days 10 hours being the highest in the preceding ten years. Cost per member for relief, increase 5 cents per member. Cost per member for current expenses decrease of 35 cents per member. Cost per member for all Lodge expenditures, decrease 30 cents per member. The total reported revenue last year was $118,185.72, and the total expenditure $80,172.85. This shows a gain of $38,012.87 during the year or 32.16 per cent, which would appear to be satisfactory. Your Committee would, however, point out that with a decreasing membership and a falling off in the influx of young members by initiation coupled with an increasing number of sick members, of weeks sick benefits paid and in the amount paid for benefits, together with a "shrinkage in the value of assets, all point to the necessity for caution and economy in the financial working of the Subordinate Lodges. Many Lodges have very prudently, in our opinion, reduced the amount payable as sick benefits, a course which we think should Jbe more generally followed in this Jurisdiction. Signed by the Committee. 3955 The Committee on Resolutions submitted the following report, which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Resolutions beg to report as follows: Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to His Worship Mayor Bro. J. H. Ashwell, P.G,. P.C.P., of the City of Chilliwack for his address and generous words of welcome at the opening session of this Grand Lodge. Be it further resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be extended to the officers and members of Excelsior Lodge, No. 7, for the splendid manner in- which they have entertained the Grand Lodge Officers, Representatives and visitors to their city. Also for providing the use o fthe Opera House for this session of the Grand Lodge. Be it further resolved, That the thanks of the Grand Lodge be tendered the Press of the City of Chilliwack for the manner in which it has reported the proceedings of this session. Be it further resolved, That the thanks of the Grand Lodge be tend-ered the Grand Master for the very special effort he made to visit the different Lodges that were within his power, and for the arrangement of the substitution of Bro. Glass, Deputy Grand Master, to visit those that he was unable to visit. Be it further resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be extended to the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge Officers for the able manner in which the business of the Order has been conducted during this session and during the past year. Be it further resolved, That the thanks of the Grand Lodge be tendered to the ladies of the Rebekah Assembly for their visit and kind greetings conveyed by their.committee during the session. Be it further resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered the Chilliwack Board of Trade for their hearty greetings and cordial welcome to the members and delegates to this Grand Lodge. Be it further resolved, That this Grand Lodge extends its sin- cerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends of our deceased brethren who have giv^n up their lives on active service in the defence of our country. .« Signed by the Committee. The report of the Committee on Appeals laid over from yesterday afternoon's session was taken from the table. 3956 It was moved and seconded: That the report be referred back to the Committee. On being submitted to the vote the motion was declared lost. It was moved and seconded: That the report of the Coommittee be adopted. It was moved and seconded as an amendment: That the report be considered seriatim. The amendment was put to the vote and declared to be carried. The question being raised that the Grand Lodge proceed to the consideration of the report of the Committee on State of the Order laid over at yesterday's session to be taken up at 11:30 a.m. today. It was moved, seconded and carried: That the Grand Lodge proceed with the consideration of the report of the Committee on Appeals until the same is disposed of. The Grand Lodge then resumed the consideration of the report of the Committee on Apeals seriatim. Decision on specification 1 was read and concurred in. cc a i 2 a a a a Ci a c ( 1 a a a a Ci a i 4 Ci a a a a ii a i 5 a a a a a a c 6 ii a a a a a i ' 7- a a a a % a a c 8 a a a a a a c 9 a a a a a a c 10 a a a a It'was on motion resolved: That the report of the Committee on Appeals be adopted as a whole. It was moved, seconded and carried: That this Grand Lodge do now adjourn to 1:30 o'clock p.m. today. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingly. 3957 Afternoon Session The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 1:30 p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. All present were examined, reported qualified, and the Grand Lodge was declared open for business. On motion the calling of the Roll was dispensed with. Bro. J. C. Davis entered the Grand Lodsre and assumed •j o his position as Grand Marshal. The Committee on Judiciary presented the following report, which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Judiciary, to whom was referred certain matters submitted by the Rebekah Assembly, beg to recommend that the decisions of the President as contained in the advance reports be approved. In answer to the question as to whether there is a conflict between Section 319 of the Code and the Constitution of Rebekah Lodges respecting the percentage of dues that they may appropriate to the Contingent Fund, we beg to say that there is no conflict. The Code permitting Grand Bodies to permit their Subordinates to devote ten per cent of their receipts from dues to this fund, and this Grand Body has authorized Rebekah Lodges to set aside that amount, by approving an amendment to the Constitution of Rebekah Lodges at the session of 1913. Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Legislation submitted the following report, which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred the communication from the Rebekah Assembly, asking the Grand Lodge to instruct its Representatives to the Sovereign Grand Lodge to endeavor to enact legislation permitting Rebekah Lodges to organize Committees similar to General Relief Committees of Subordinate Lodges, beg to report that in our opinion no such legislation is required, as we think that the Grand Lodge has the authority to permit same. 3958 We would, therefore, recommend that the following amendment be made to the By-laws of the Rebekah Assembly, viz., insert new Section 15, as follows:— "Two or more Rebekah Lodges, located in the same city, may organize a General Relief Committee, for the purpose of visiting and relieving sick sojourning brothers or sisters belonging to other Rebekah Lodges, and may contribute towards the necessary and legitimate expenses of such committees. "The President of the Rebekah Assembly may grant Dispenso- tions permitting such Committees to raise funds by such legitimate means as she may approve. Such Committees must furnish the Secretary of the Rebekah Assembly, annually, with a report of their proceedings, viz., number of members relieved, amount paid for relief, amount paid for management expenses, and total amount of receipts." Your Committee are of the opinon that no change is required to Sec. 7, Art. V of the Constitution of Rebekah Lodges to make it agree with page 80 of the Ritual for Rebekah Lodges. The instructions in the Ritual is not obligatory as to the installation of the officers; if the installing officer is not present on the first or second meeting of the Lodge, at the commencement of the term, but says the installation may be conducted by any Past Grand or Past N. G. present; whereas the Constitution says it may be deferred by the Lodge, by vote, until the next regular meeting, or a special meeting at the request of the D. D. President. Signed bv the Committee. The Committee on Legislation presented the following report:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: / 111 Your Committee on Legislation, to whom was referred the request of "Dawson." Lodge, No. la, for an amendment to the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges, increasing the contribution from dues to form a Contingent Fund, from five per cent to ten per cent, beg to report that the present law permits Lodges whose revenue from rents and interest on invested funds equals or exceeds its revenue from dues, to appropriate five per cent of these receipts to the Contingent Fund, in addition to the like percentage from dues. As the proposed amendment involves a question of policy, as to whether the Grand Lodge thinks it advisable to permit Lodges to devote such a large portion of dues to purposes other than relief, and the necessary management expenses, and which may 3959 result in their using their funds for purposes which are not strictly legitimate to the objects of the Order, your Committee would suggest that the Grand Lodge should express its opinion on this question, when the laws can be amended in conformity therewith. Signed by the Committee. It was moved, seconded and carried: That the Grand Lodge stand adjourned to four o'clock this afternoon. The Grand Lodge adjourned accordingl} The Grand Lodge resumed business at 4 o'clock p.m., pursuant to adjournment, the Grand Officers and a quorum of Representatives present. All present were examined, reported duly qualified and the Grand Lodge was declared open for businss. The Committee on Mileage and Per Diem submitted the following report, which was adotped: To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: f ^f Your Committee on Mileage and Pef Diem beg to report that we have examined the Certificates presented by the Officrs and Rpresentatives in attendance at this session, have checked the same and find that they are entitled to the amounts stated against their respective names:— 3960 NAMES o Location tS CD CQ CD fe t* fl a 9 Ei CQ CD +H o •rH fl 08 CP CD FH .0 9 •rH •■H i rA | p Officers— W, H. Brown, G.M j 8 J. H. Glass, D.G.M |51 R. A. Merrithew, G.W|27 Fred Davey, G.S j 1 A. E. Harron, G.T |55 W. H. Cullin, G.R | 4 W. A. Johnstone, G.R.|26 Rev.W.A.Crux,G.Chap 27 J. C. Davis, G.Mar H. Fooks, G.Cond J. Peers, G.G W. Y. C. Tarvis, G.H Representatives— W. J. Gower P. A. MacLean J. Wilby J. Logie ;. C. E. Turner J. Phillips W. Bayliss Bell Sanders Carmichael King . Ross L. Stark 19 28 7 15 1 1 Vancouver Penticton 1 Vancouver Victoria N. Vancouver. 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Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver Prince Rupert Corbin Central Park Dawson, Y.T 344 001 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00! 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 001 8 00| 8 00| 8 001 8 00| 8 00! 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 001 8 00| 8 001 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00| 8 00j 8 001 8 001 8 00! 8 00| 8 001 5317 60 59 60 149 60 27 60 60 47 47 i 416: 462 462 340 423 444 609 609 453 453 364 359 359 672 672 311 302 195 127 694 62 62 261 452 259 61 61 60 60 60 542 696 55 1475 425 36, 4 80| 4 72| 4 80| 11 4 ?. 92| 80| 161 4 80| 4 801 76| 761 33 28| 36 96! 36 96| 27 20| 33 84| 35 52| 48 72i 48 72 36 24| 36 24| 29 12| 28 72| 28 72| 53 76| 53 76| 24 24 16| 15 60| 10 16| oo 521 4 96| 4 96| 20 881 36 16| 20 72| 4 4 4 4 4 88| 80| 80| 801 43 36| 55 681 4 40| 118 001 $696 00|18838|$1507 04|$2203 04 Signed by the Committee. 3962 The report of the Committee on Legislation, the con-* sideration of which was pending when the Grand Lodge adjourned this afternoon, was taken from the table, when it: was moved, seconded and carried: That the report be received and that the Committee be instructed, that where the dues of a Lodge are not less than two dollars per month, and the sick benefits paid do not exceed ten dollars per week, such Lodge may be permitted to set aside ten per cent of the amount received for dues, to the Contingent Fund; and that the Committee be requested to submit an amendment to the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges accordingly. The report of the Committee on State of the Order, laid over from yesterday afternoon's session, was taken from the table, when it was moved, seconded and carried: That the report be adopted. The Grand Warden reported that he had conferred the Grand Lodge Degree on Bro. J. R. Arthur, Xo. 10, in the Ante-room. It was moved, seconded and carried: That the Grand Master be empowered to appoint such Special Committees as have been authorized at this session, after the close of the session. The Committee on Finance -presented the following report, which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Finance beg to submit the following Estimate of Revenue and Expenditure of the Grand Lodge for the ensuing year:— REVENUE Balance in hands of Grand Treasurer . $2,319.68 Per Capita Tax on 6,385 members @ $1; 50c payable June 30, and 50c December 31, 1917 6,385.00 .Total Estimated Revenue $8704.68 3963 EXPENDITURE Grand Secretary's Salary $1,200.00 Grand Master's Expenses 600.00 Sovereign Grand Lodge, Representative Tax 150.00 Rent, Grand Secretary's Office 420.00 Telephone, Grand Secretary's Office 54.00 Printing 400.00 Premium on Bonds 5.00 Postage and Sundries, Grand Secretary 150.00 Postage and Sundries, Grand Master 20.00 # Past Grand Master's Jewel 28.00 Card, Independent Odd Fellow 10.00 Mileage and Per Diem, this session 2,203.04 Janitor, this session 10.00 Rent of Hall, this session 25.00 Patriarchs Militant, Grant 50.00 War Emergency Relief Committee 1,596.25 6,921.29 Leaving a balance at the end of the year $1,783.39 Signed by the Committee. The Committee on Legislation submitted the following report, which was adopted:— To the Grand Lodge of B.C., I.O.O.F.: Your Committee on Legislation beg to recommend the following amendment to Section I, Article IV. of the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges: Add the following words to the end of the section: "Provided further, that Lodges whose dues are not less than $2 per month and whose sick benefits do not exceed $10 per week, may set aside ten per cent of the amount received for dues to the Contingent Fund." Signed by the Committee. The Grand Master appointed D. E. MacKenzie, P.G.M., No. 3, to act as Grand Marshal and assist at the installation of officers. The Deputy Grand Master, by command of the Grand Master, declared the Grand Lodge closed in the Grand Lodge Degree and open in the Third Degree for the admission of members of that Degree to witness the installation of officers. 3964 The Grand Secretary called the names of the elected and appointed officers who took their station in front of the principal chair and, having been duly obligated, they were installed into their respective chairs in ample form, as follows:— J. H. Glass, No. 51, as Grand Master. R. A. Merrithew, No. 27, as Deputy Grand Master. A. E. Harron, No. 55, as Grand Warden. Fred Davey, No. 1, as Grand Secretary. Harry Fooks, No. 28, as Grand Treasurer. Rev. W. S. A. Crux, No. 27, as Grand Chaplain. J. D. Swanson, No. 9, as Grand Marshal. D. McCallum, No. 45, as Grand Conductor. Chas. Willarson, No. 52, as Grand Guardian. I. Lehman, No. 23, as Grand Herald. Bro. R. A. Parker, Grand Master, Alberta, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, presented Bro. W. H. Brown, the retiring Grand Master, with a Past Grand Master's Jewel, accompanying same with suitable and appropriate remarks and good wishes to which Bro. Brown replied. A. W. Bayliss Geo. Halliday Thos. Sanders J. King J. L. Stark A. G. Gulland W. F. McKenzie C. F. H. Craic W. A. Ralph A. Dowdinsr Walker Bell Geo. Maxwell J. L. Crosby D. P. Graham J. J. D J. A. G. J. J. F. J. R. W s. J. Murchie E. Foster H. Kerr S. Letheren W. Burr West B. Cross Alex Kerr D. L. McKenzie L. Reynolds L. Cotterell Fyles T. Pucker Wm. Harvey W. McLean G. B. Stedman H. E. W. Harbell Alex. Goldsmith A. Brooksbank .... A. B. Moffat E. J> Edwards The Grand Master also appointed the following Committees for the ensuing year:— Finance.—A. Henderson, P.G.M., No. 2; W. H. Cullin, P.G.M., No. 4; W. J. Gower, No. 1; W. B. Calder, No. 59; W. M. Ramsay, No. 26. f- Appeals.—W. Law, P.G.M., No. 10; T. H. Godfrey, No. 62; P. Stewart, No. 55; A. Broomfield, No. 46; W. L. Cotterell, No. 40. 3866 Laws of Subordinates.—Grand Secretary; P. A. MacLean, No. 1; D. Dewar, No. 2; T. Sanders, No. 5; C. B. Parkinson, No. 50. Petitions.—J. S. Harper, No. 60; S. V. Cox, No. 63; J. L. Stark, No. 7; K. K. Martin, No. 36; J. T. Giddings, No. 47. State of the Order.—H. White, P.G.M., No. 42; W. J. Holland, No. 10; A. Acheson, No. 61; C. L. Dearing, No. la; C. Snider, No. 14. Legislation.—D. H. Proudfoot, No. 16; R. C. Boyes, No. 25; D. Rabbit, No. 12; A. Saunders, No. 43; J. Westover, No. 66. Judiciary.—A. M. Russell, No. 8; E. A. Burnett, No. 61; F. T. Abey, No. 57; J. D. Swanson, No. 9; J. Bell, No. 4. Printing.—Grand Secretary; F. F. Forneri, No. 2; J. Wilby, No. 2; W. Ross, sNo. 6; C. O'Brien, No. 47. Mileage and Per Diem.—M. J. Creehan, No. 19; D. McCallum, No. 43; J. T. Wood, No. 34; A. Kerr, No. 43; A Sutherland, No. 55. Statistics re Dues and Benefits.—Grand Secretary; J. King, No. 6; S. Fyles, No. 42; J. Crawshaw, No. 18; H. Dunwell, No. 8. The Third Degree members having retired, the Grand Lodge was closed in the Third and re-opened in the Grand Lodge Degree. It was on motion resolved: That the appointments of the Grand Master be confirmed. Bro. R. A. Power, Grand Master of Alberta, addressed the Grand Lodge, thanking the members for their kindness and courtsey during his visit and wishing the Jurisdiction and its members every success. The Grand Chaplain having offered prayer, the Grand Lodge was closed in due form. Grand Secretary 3968 A*. ANDERSON, P.G. Victoria Lodge, No. I A. MILNE, P.G. Columbia Lodge, No. 2 R. DRAKE, P.G. Dominion Lodge, No. 4 R. KIRKWOOD,P.G. R. McCOURT, P.G, J. METCALF, P.G. Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5 R. GRAY, P. G. Vancouver, Lodge, No. 8 J. G. JOHNSTONE, P.G. Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19 W. D. FEARN, P.G. Ashcroft Lodge, No. 23 J. A. McRAE, P.G. Island Lodge, No. 24 J. B. McKAY, P.G. Pacific Lodge, No. 26 T. TALBOT, P.G. Rossland Lodge, No. 36 J. F. FAULKNER, P.G. D. A. HOPPER, P.G. Fairview Lodge, No. 61 • J. E. SMITH, P.G. Grandview Lodge, No. 62 Death springs to life; Though brief and sad thy story, Thy years all spent in care and gloom, Look up, look up! Eternity and glory Dawn through the portals of the tomb. 3969 ROLL OF HONOR Members Who Have Died on Active Service During the Great War Higher, higher will we climb Up the mount of glory, That our lives may live through time In our Country's story; Happy when our welfare calls, He who conquers, he who falls. Andrew Anderson, P.G., killed in action, llth Oct., 1916. Victoria Lodge, No. 1. James Maynard, died on active service, 24th June, 1916. Victoria Lodge, No. 1. Alexander Milne, P.G., killed in action, 20th September, 1916. Columbia Lodge, No. 2. R. F. Ruddick, killed in action, 18th June, 1916. Royal City Lodge, No. 3. George Tucker, died of wounds, 6th May, 1917, Royal City Lodge, No. 3. Colin Telfer, killed in action, 1915. Dominion Lodge, No. 4.' George S. Powell, killed in action, 10th Sept., 1916. Dominion Lodge, No. 4. H. N. Canning, killed in action, 16th March, 1917. Dominion Lodge, No. 4. Guy Thomas, died on active service, May, 1916, Dominion Lodge, No. 4. * ;| . " " R. McCourt, P.G., killed in action, 22nd Oct., 1916. Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5. John Scobie, killed in action. Harmony Lodge, No. 6. R. A. Henderson, P.G., killed in action. Excelsior Lodge, No. 7. C. M. McLeod, killed in action. Excelsior Lodge, No. 7. George Burch, killed in action. Excelsior Lodge, No. 7. D. E. Munn, killed in action. Excelsior Lodge, No. 7. S. A. Love, killed in action. Excelsior Lodge, No. 7. T. J. Hodge, killed in action, 22nd September, 1916. Vancouver Lodge, No. 8. H. D. Allan, killed in action, 23rd April, 1917. Tatnai Lodge, No. 9. C. W. Cheddy, killed in action, 24th May, 1915. Tatnai Lodge, No. 9. F. G. Earl, killed in action, Dec, 1915. Tatnai Lodge, No. 9. O. Gammond, killed in action, March, 1917. Tatnai Lodge, No. 9. 3970 ROLL OF HONOR —Continued G. Hazelhurst, died on active service, March, 1916. Tatnai Lodge, No. 9. 1 F. Smith, killed in action, 24th Aug., 1916. Western Star Lodge, No. 10. John Conner, killed in action, 18th Sept., 1916. Union Lodge, No. 11. R. C. Singleton, P.G., killed in action. Pittitko Lodge, No. 13. J. E. Birch, killed in action, 25th May, 1915. Pittitko Lodge, No. 13. W. Murray, killed in action. Pittitko Lodge, No. 13. C. A. Moodie, killed in action, 25th Apr., 1915. Aaron Lodge. No. 14. Harry Walker, killed in action, Oct., 1915. Aaron Lodge, No. 14. H. J. Chapman, killed in action, June, 1916. Aaron Lodge, No. 14. Robt. McLean, killed in action, 27th June, 1916. Aaron Lodge, No. 14. J. Wylie, killed in action, 6th Dec, 1916. Aaron Lodge, No. 14. H. T. Hume, killed in action, 27th April, 1916. Kootenay Lodge, No. 16. |||t 1 , | ■ J. Thomson, P.G., killed in action, 14th Sept., 1915. Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19. R. J. C. Halliday, killed in action, 29th Sept., 1916. Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 19. R. A. Tarlton, killed in action, 9th Apr., 1917. Fidelity Lodge, No. 25. W. Meldrum, P.G., killed in action, 24th April, 1915. Pacific Lodge, No. 26. B. C. E. Markland, killed in action, Sept., 1916. Pacific Lodge, No. 26. K. McK. Campbell, killed in action. Amity Lodge, No. 27. H. W. Sangster, killed in action, 26th Sept., 1916. Amity Lodge, No. 27. Charles Sevin, killed in action, 28th Aug., 1916. Amity Lodge, No. 27. Matthew Knox, killed in action, 24th Sept., 1916. Amity Lodge, No. 27. H. C. Johnson, killed in action. Amity Lodge, No. 27. George Oddy, died on active service. Amity Lodge, No. 27. S. McBeath, killed in action, 28th May, 1915. Rocky Mountain Lodge, No. 34. Those who with fame eternal their own -dear land endowed Took on them as a mantle the shade of death's dark cloud; Yet dying thus they died not, on whom is glory shed By virtue which exalts them above all other dead. 3971 ROLL OF HONOR —Continued F. C. Edge, killed in action, 28th May, 1915. Key City Lodge, No. 42. G. Stewart, killed in action, 12th Apr., 1916. Key City Lodge, No. 42. J. Ogden, killed in action. Key City Lodge, No. 42. W. H. O. Hill, killed in action, 25th Sept., 1915. Enterprise Lodge, No. 43. F. J. Hicks, 'killed in action, April, 1915. Gateway Lodge, No. 45. W. Price, killed in action, 14th April, 1916. Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47. T. G. Martin, killed in action. Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47. G. C. Cole, killed in action. Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47. J. Steele, killed in action. Mt. Fernie Lodge, No. 47. A. Smith, P.G., killed in action, 12th Oct., 1916. Penticton Lodge, No. 51. W. Hope, killed in action, 3rd June, 1916. Princeton Lodge, No. 52. A. C. Henderson, died of wounds, 16th Dec, 1916. North Vancouver, No. 55. J. L. McMillan, killed in action, 28th Sept., 1916. Orchard City Lodge, No. 59. M. A. Coleman, killed in action, 14th, Sept., 1916. Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60. A. V. Hodgkinson, died on active service. Little Mountain Lodge, No. 60. I I L. C. G. Ewing, killed in action, 1st April, 1916. Fairview Lodge, No. 61. F. H. McLaren, killed in action, 27th Oct., 1916. Fairfield Lodge, No. 61. I |§ -" - . " J. Baldwin, killed in action, 29th Oct., 1916. Fairview Lodge, No. 61. F. H. May, killed in action. Fairview Lodge, No. 61. J. H. Eastwood, killed in action. Fairview Lodge, No. 61. T. P. Pettigrew, killed in action, March, 1916. Park Lodge, No. 66. R. G. Ellis, killed in action, 14th Nov., 1916. Dawson Lodge, No. la. There is a morning to the tomb's long night, A dawn of glory, a reward in heaven, He shall not gain who never merited. If thou did'st know the worth of one good deed In life's last hour, thou would'st not bid me lose The precious privilege while life endures To do my father's will. INDEX Page "Adinah" Rebekah Lodge, Institution of 3889, 3938 Age of Applicants for Membership 3910, 3936 Aged Odd Fellows' Fund _ 3898 Alberta, Visit of Grand Master of 3858 Report of Fraternal Delegate to 3888 Appeals, Davis v. Mt. Pleasant Lodge 3902, 3919, 3955 Guttschick v. Dawson Lodge 3902, 3955 Wilby v. Columbia Lodge 3871, 3877, 3930 Appointment of Officers 3853, 3854 Ashwell, Bro. J. H., Mayor, Visit of 3858 Badges in lieu of Regalia 3854 Ballot on Motions in Lodges 3913 Brown, W. H., Presentation of P.G.M. Jewel to 3964 By-laws, Contract for Printing 3921, 3935 Rebekah Assembly, Amendment to 3957 Chilliwack Board of Trade, Greetings from 3917 Mayor of, Visit of 3858 Code, Amendments to 3902 Codes, Distribution of 3902 Committees, Appointment of ...- 3854, 3858, 3859, 3965 Special Appointment of 3859, 3926, 3927, 3962 Constitution of Grand Lodge, Amendment Approved 3902 " of Grand Lodges, How Amended \\ 3909 Rebekah Lodges, Amendment to 3950, 3957 Sover. G. L., Proposed Amendments to 3910, 3936 Subordinate Lodges, Amendment to ...3921, 3962 Contingent Fund, Appropriations to....3921, 3957, 3958, 3962, 3963 Custodian Secret Work, Appointment of 3857 Department Council P.M., Greetings from 3921 Dispensations Granted by Grand Master „.„3872, 3914, 3929 Refused by Grand Master, 3874, 3914 a cc INDEX — CONTINUED Page District Deputy Grand Masters, Appointment of 3870, 3965 Dispensations Granted by..3877, 3880, 3881, 3882, 3930 Recommendations bjr 3878, 3879, 3881, 3882, 3928 Reports of 3876, 3914 Dominion Government War Loan, Investment in 3900 Dues and Benefits 3878, 3884, 3902, 3927, 3936 Enlisted Members in Army i 3933 Estimate of Revenue and Expenditure 3962 "Excelsior" Lodge, No. 7, Greetings from 3858 Financial Statement, Grand Lodge Funds 3893 Fraternal Delegates, Appointment of 3883, 3903, 3914, 3926 Funds of Subordinate Lodges, Investment of 3883, 3926 Funeral Aid Association of B.C 3863, 3925, 3939, 3951 Funeral Benefits, Payment of ~ 3871 General Relief Committees, Reports of 3901, 3935 Rebekah 3957 Grand Lodge Degree _._.3856, 3857, 3921, 3962 Officers, Appointment of 3853, 3854 ||j Election of - 3942 Installation of 3963 Opened in Third Degree 3963, 3966 Place of Meeting 3951 I Representation, Reduction of 3884, 3927 Master, Appeals to 3871 Appointments by 3870 Circular Letters of 3869 Deci&ons by ....... 3871, 3913 Dispensations Granted by 3872 Dispensations Refused by ^ 3874 Official Visits by 3875 Presentations by 3883, 3926 Proclamations by 3864, 3866 Recommendations by 3883 Report to Grand Sire 3867, 3909, 3914 Supplementary Report of 3913 cc ti tt a tt a it it cc a tt a INDEX — CONTINUED Page Grand Master, Thanks of .'. 3884 Secretary, Portrait of j 3883, 3928 Report of \\ 3889 Supplementary Report of ~ 3916 Representatives, Report of 3906 Sire, Circular Letters of 3867 - " Invitation to 3861, 3915 Proclamations of 3864 Treasurer, Report of 3905 "Hastings" Lodge, No. 29, Institution of 3863, 3889, 3938 Investment of Funds of Subordinate Lodges 3883, 3926 i Odd Fellows' Home Fund 1 3950 Lodges Instituted 3863, 3889 Subordinate, Statistics re 3890 Members Killed in Action & Died on Active Service 3916, 3939, 3969 Memorial Pages 3939, 3968 Merchants' Bank, Resolution Required 3921 National Service 3869, 3903, 3925, 3936 Non-beneficial Members, Reinstatement of 3913 "North Vancouver" L^pdge, No. 55, Donation to Home Fund 3916 Odd Fellows' Home Fund, Donation to * 3916 Investment of 1 3950 Trustees of 3861, 3944 Financial Statement of 3898 H omes 3908 Relief Ass'n of Canada, Report of Repre'tive to 3885 Ontario Grand Lodge, Report of Fraternal Delegate to 3886 "Orchard City" Lodge, No. 59, Loss by Fire 3903 Parker, R. A., Grand Master of Alberta, Visit of 3858, 3918, 3966 Past Grands, Honors of 3871 Past Grand Masters in Attendance 3967 Penticton, Invitations from ~ 3951 Rebekah Assembly Bylaws, Amendment to 3957 Delegation from 3859 Delegation to 3918 President's Decisions Approved 3950, 3957 Lodge Constitution, Amendments to 3950, 3957 Lodges, Statistics re .-- 3892 Reinstatement of Members * 3913 ct ft a tt tt a a tt INDEX — CONTINUED Page Reports of Committees—Appeals 3919, 3931, 3950, 3955, Credentials 3854 Distribution 3912, 3916 Finance 3924, 3962 Judiciary 3929, 3957 Laws of Subordinates 3923 Legislation 3957, 3958, 3962, 3963 Mileage and Per Diem 3959 Necrology 3938 Petitions 3938 Printing 3931. 3935 ] Rebekah Branch 3930 Resolutions 3955 State of Order.,3925, 3926, 3935, 3936, 3962 Statistics re Dues and Benefits 3951 War Emergency Relief _ 3932 District Deputy Grand Masters 3876, 3914 Fraternal Delegates 3885, 3887 Grand Master 3861, 3913 Representatives 3906 Secretary 3889, 3916 Treasurer 3905 Trustees Odd Fellows' Home ..... 3944 Rescinding Motion in Lodges j. 3871 Roll of Honor 3969 Secret Work, Exemplification of 3884, 3928 Sicks Benefits to Members 3871, 3879 Sovereign Grand Lodge, Proposed Amendments to Constitution 3910, 3936 Sovereign Grand Lodge, Biennial Sessions of. 3910, 3936 Stock Account 3897 Surety Bonds 3901 "Tatnai" Lodge, No. 9, Greetings from 3857 Trial Balance 3899 Trustees', Home Board 3861 "Union" Lodge, No. 11. Complaint of 3918, 3950 Veteran Jewels Issued ~ 3901, 3935 Victoria Printing & Publishing Co., Offer of 3921, 3935 War Emergency Relief Committee 3900, 3932 Washington Grand Lodge, Fraternal Delegate 3914 41 " " Greetings from.._ 3930 Webber, E. L., Letter from 3922 Young Men's Christian Assn., Appeal from..3858, 3859, 3917, 3924 tt ti tc cc tt tt tt ii tf ft tt PAST GRAND MASTERS, GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, I.O.O.F. 1—J. S. Dnmimond ._ 1874. Victoria Lodge, No. 1 4—John Weiler 1875 Victoria Lodge, No. 1 8—J. P. Davies 1876. Columbia Lodge, No. 2 3—R. Roberts 1877 Victoria Lodge, No. 1 2—W. J. Jeffree 1878 Columbia Lodge, No. 2 9—Charles Gowen u. 1879 Victoria Lodge, No. 1 J. Wriglesworth 1880 Dominion Lodge, No. 4 B. W. Shiles „1881 New Westminster Lodge, No. 3 20—Henry Waller. 1882 Columbia Lodge, No. 2 11—Alexander Phillips .^.1883 Victoria Lodge, No. 1 W. D. McKillican 1884 Dominion Lodge, No. 4 7—Wm. McColl 1885 New Westminster Lodge, No. 3 5—Fred'k Came. 1886 Victoria Lodge No. 1 10—Joshua Davies .. 1887 Victoria Lodge, No. 1 " re-elected 1888 Victoria Lodge, No. 1 12—J. H. Meldram 1889 Columbia Lodge, No. 2 16—E. Quennell 1890 Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5 14—j. E. Phillips. 1891 Dominion Lodge, No. 4 13—J. E. Phillips 1892 New Westminster Lodge, No. 3 19—James Crossan 1893 Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5 T. C. Gray. 1894 .Western Star Lodge, No. 10 18—W. E. Holmes 1895 .Victoria Lodge, No. 1 H. B. Gilmour. 1896 Western Star Lodge, No. 10 W. H. Morton 1897 Black Diamond Lodge, No. 5 A. Henderson —„.1898. Columbia Lodge, No. 2 17—D. Welsh 1899 Royal City Lodge, No. 3 6—W. E. Johnstone 1900. Vancouver Lodge, No. 8 W. Hogg . 1. 1901 Western Star Lodge, No. 10 16—A. Graham 1902 Victoria Lodge, No. 1 E. C. Arthur, M.D 1903..-..~Kootenay Lodge, No. 16 T. F. Neelands- 1904.—.Vancouver Lodge, No. 8 D. E. MacKenzie 1905 Royal City Lodge, No. 3 F. E. Simpson 1906. Key City Lodge, No. 42 T. Embleton j 1907. Rossland Lodge, No. 36 H. T. Fulton 1908. Harmony Lodge, No. 6 Wallace Law. 1 1909. .Western Star Lodge, No. 10 E. L. Webber^ 1910. Amity Lodge, No. 27 W. H. Cullin 1911 Dominion Lodge, No. 4 Wl A. Johnstone ..^.1912 Pacific Lodge, No. 26 R. Dudley-. 1913 .Mt Fernie Lodge, No. 47 H. White 1914. Key City Lodge, No. 42 P. W. Dempster 1915 Columbia Lodge, No. 2 W. H. Brown, 1916. .Vancouver Lodge, No. 8 1—Died 6th February, 1884. 2—Died 18th March, 1885. 3—Died 24th December, 1897. A—Died 6th September, 1899. 5—Died 7th April, 1905. 6—Died 12th June, 1904. 7—Died 12th June, 1907. 8—Died 20th September, 1879. 9—Died 8th December, 1892. 10—Ceased Membership. 11—Died 22nd November, 1900. 12—Died 24th February, 1905. 13—Died 23rd March, 1907. 14—Died 30th January, 1908. 15—Died 13th August, 1909. 16—Died 26th April, 1912. 17—Died 14th February. 1914. 18—Died 13th July, 1914. 19— Died 18th April, 1915. 20—Died 7th May, 1916. ADDRESSES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIAg I.O.O.F. J. H. GLASS, Grand Master Penticton R. A. MERRITHEW, Deputy Grand Master Vancouver A. E. HARRON, Grand Warden.. North Vancouver FRED DAVEY, Grand Secretary ......1323 Douglas St., Victoria H. FOOKS, Grand Treasurer §§§ .Agassi2f W. A. JOHNSTONE, Grand Representative i^p...Vancouver W. HOGG, Grand Representative ....Vancouver REV. W. A. CRUX, Grand Chaplain Prince Rupert] J. D. SWANSON, Grand Marshal...... Kamloops D. McCALLUM, Grand Conductor .. Grand Forks C. WILLARSON, Grand Guardian ^ Princeton I LEHMAN, Grand Herald Ashcroft! The next Session of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia will be held at Penticton commencing Wednesday, the 12th day of June, 1918. SUPPLIES The following rates will be charged for Supplies, all orders for which must be signed by the Secretary, bear the seal of the Lodge, and be accompanied by the necessary amount to pay for the same. Remit by Money Order or add exchange to cheques. Subordinate Lodge Rituals .. - l....$3.00 Visiting and Withdrawal Cards, Transfer and Dismissal Certificates 20 Book of Forms 1.00 BQok of Odes with music ?m Code of Laws .. 2.50 Lodge Odes .05 Odes with music, Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges |§g| .10 Anniversary Odes 3 .05 Funeral Hymns with Responses 05 Funeral Ceremony .*.. . .. .30 Anniversary Ceremony 30 Memorial and Decoration Ceremony 30 Officers' Roll Book 4 . 1.50 Question Book 1.25 Order on Treasurer's Book, 250 orders ....... 1.50 Subordinate Lodge Degree Chart 2.50 Bound Proceedings, Grand Lodge of B.C., 1874 to 1885 1.50 Subordinate Lodge Floor Work 50 Black Book S 2.00 Official Certificates and Receipts for DUes, in books of 100 .. .60 Official Certificates and receipts for Dues, in books of 100 with name and number of Lodge printed thereon (not less than 500) j \\ _ .70] Secret Work in Cypher, Subordinate Lodges 40 Attendance Register 1 2.00 Certificate of Membership on plate paper 75 Constitution Book and Roll of Members I r.. 1.25 Veteran Jewels, each*. || 8.00 Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Subordinate Lodge, each 40 Petitions for membership with medical certificate are furnished by the Odd Fellows' Relief Association of Canada, and are supplied to Lodges free."""@en, "Includes index."@en ; edm:hasType "Annual reports"@en ; dcterms:identifier "HS1051.C26 B7"@en, "I-0468-1917"@en ; edm:isShownAt "10.14288/1.0221788"@en ; dcterms:language "English"@en ; edm:provider "Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library"@en ; dcterms:publisher "Victoria : T. 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