Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

Tv Tfi^^'^sqV [ GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS. 13
Nov. 16. 1897
Appeals for Aid.
Numerous petitions have been received asking for permission to
appeal to the Lodges of the jurisdiction for aid to build halls, to pay
indebtedness of Lodges, and to pay losses by Are. I considered it to
be my duty to deny these petitions with one exception, believing that
they were not cases that would warrant such permission. The exception
was the Grape Creek case. Sister Charlotte Roberts and Brother
Edward Iloberts lost their homes and all their other property by tire,
and were nobly assisted by the Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges of
that village. They were utterly unable, however, to furnish the
necessary aid, and I granted permission to Grape Creek Lodge No.
632, to appeal to the Lodges of the State for aid for the brother and
sister in distress, having first made a thorough investigation of the
necessities of the case through my special deputy, J. N. Scearce, of
Danville. Brother Joseph Fairhall was appointed treasurer of the
fund, and gave the necessary bond for the faithful discharge of his
duties. He has made a detailed report, and remitted to me the sum
of $126.01, being the surplus after providing homes for the brotlier
and sister. I have approved his report, which is as follows:
RECEIPTS.
Donations from Lodges $713 9+
Donation from Brother Jacob Yapp 1 00
Donation from Brother Jacob Yapp 1 50
Donation from Brother W. A.«hby 5 00
Donation from Brother ( rco. Stuthard 60
Advanced by White Oaks R. D. 314 27 00
Advanced by Grape Creek R. D. 632 10 00
$759 04
DISBURSEMENTS.
Lumber $279 14
Carpentering 92 20
Plastering and masonry 105 61
Painting 25 00
Hardware and furnishings 23 44
Repaid White Oaks R. D. Lodge 314 27 00
Repaid Grape Creek 632 10 00
Furniture 25 00
Stamps 35 84
Printing 7 25
Sundries 2 55
Handed to Grand Master 1 26 01
$759 04
RECAPITULATION.
RECEIPTS.
From Lodges $713 94
From other sources 45 10
$759 04