Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

Nor^li^lbia 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS, I. O. O. F. 105
of committees and changing the jurisdiction of the Committee on
Judiciary and Appeals will also be voted upon. See G. J. 1912, page
417.
Promptness in Business.
I have thus called your attention to the unfinished business laid
over from last session, so that you may come to the Grand Lodge
prepared to vote upon these questions without any lengthly arguments.
Dedication of New Building.
I sincerely request each Representative, committeeman and Grand
Lodge officer to co-operate with me in expediting the business of the
coming session of the Grand Lodge. We have a new building at Lincoln
to dedicate and we desire to hold this ceremony on Thursday
afternoon. To do this we must finish our business one-half day sooner
than we have been doing heretofore. Let us all lend our efforts in this
direction.
Renew Activities.
The hottest and driest year for many years has about ended. I
did not expect the Subordinate Lodges to be active during the hot, dry
summer, but I was disappointed. Many of them went right on with
their work, regardless of the weather. Now, since the cooler season
has arrived, I desire to urge every Subordinate Lodge in the State to
increase their membership at least ten members between now and the
first of January, so that the total showing for the twelve months will
be» up to, or above the average for Illinois.
I desire to thank each and every Brother for the many kindnesses
shown to me during the year.
Yours fraternaly,
Attest: JOHN E. JENNINGS,
•JNO. H. SIKES, . Grand Master.
Grand Secretary.
EXPELLED MEMBERS.
The following is the list of the expelled members reported dur-
ing the year:
Thos, Glenn, Carterville Lodge, No. 703.
Willie Clayton, Leamington Lodge, No. 975.
M. M. Garrett, Bethany Lodge, No. 749.
P. B. Shelton, Hurricane Lodge No. 617.
Chas. Ogden, Lily Lodge, No. 554;