Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

I36 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
of five.
f Nov^li^l!1913.
December 9, I gave the work of the Initiatory degree to a class
December 18, I exemplified the ritualistic work of the degrees and
the unwritten work for Jeffersonville Lodge No. 655.
During the year I have had the privilege and pleasure of being
present at your Schools of Instruction and meetings held by yourself,
Deputy Grand Master Warren C. Darnall and Brother H. M. Blood,
Chief of Examiners and Instructors, in Springfield, Sangamon county,
January 27. 28 and 29.
I gave the unwritten work in all of the degrees at this meeting.
This was a fine meeting, and the degrees were exemplified by Brothers
Darnall and H. M. Blood. This meeting was well attended and much
appreciated by the members present.
I can never forget the kind words of encouragement given to me
by P.G.M. E. R. Sayler at this meeting.
On February 3, 4 and 5, I attended your School of Instruction held
at Vandalia, Illinois. At this meeting I gave the unwritten work in
all of the degrees and examined several of the Brothers.
February 17, I attended the 31st anniversary of Carterville Lodge
No. 703. -A special program was rendered, and a fine address was
given by Sister Margaret Weldon, of Cairo, Illinois.
About 400 Brothers and Sister Rebekahs were present, and much
interest seemed to be manifested.
March 24, 25 and 26, I attended your School of Instruction held
at Olney, Illinois. I exemplified the unwritten work in all of the
degrees.
On the 7th, 8th and 9th of April I attended your School of Instruc-
tion held at Peoria, Illinois, and exemplified the unwritten work in all
of the degrees.
On April 12, I visited Massac Lodge No. 442, Metropolis, Illinois.
I exemplified the Initiatory degree and examined five of the Brothers.
On April 21, 22 and 23 I attended your School of Instruction held
at East St. Louis. I gave the unwritten work in all of the degrees.
On April 26, I attended the 94th anniversary of the order, with
Massac Lodge No. 442, at Metropolis, Illinois.
On April 29, I exemplified the second and third degrees for
Fordville Lodge No. 1001. Fordville, Illinois.
On May 26. 27, 28. 29, 30 and 31, I held School of Instruction with
Jeffersonville Lodge No. 655, Jeffersonville, Illinois, exemplifying all
of the degrees and giving the unwritten work of same.
I have attended my subordinate and Rebekah Lodges in Crea 1
Springs at times when in the city.