Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

l88 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
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The members generally have been respectful to the rules and
helpful both in labor and deportment. A very few have made com-
plaint, but close investigation has revealed but little or no merit in
the complaints, and the Board and management have endeavored to
cure any defect that might arise.
NEEDS OF THE HOME.
We wish again to call attention to the indispensable need of mak-
ing provision for the care of that class of our brothers and sisters
afflicted with physical and mental disabilities' that make it imperative
that they should have different care than can be given them with our
present facilities.
With the number of old people now in our Home it can be expected
that there will be a gradual passing into these unfortunate
conditions, and the pressure from Lodges to get this class of their
stricken members into the Home is growing more persistent. Under
the rules of the Grand Lodge they are not now entitled to membership
in the Home, but, by the applicant and Lodge glazing the truth
and withholding some of the facts, the trustees have been imposed
upon to such an extent that some of this class of cases have been
admitted. If the Order desires that these sorely afflicted ones shall
be cared for at the Home, provision must be made for an isolated
building equipped for their care, convenience and comfort. This is a
matter of vital importance, and we trust that it may receive your
earnest consideration.
With the increased number of members we find that our dining
room will all be needed for the members, and are planning for an
additional room to accommodate the management and their help. We
believe that this can be done without the necessity for a special ap-'
propriation for the purpose.
OUR FARM, GARDEN AND DAIRY.
Our farm has been exceptionally well managed. Brother North is
a practical man with farm and stock, and the latter have yielded
splendid results.
Our garden has done much to supply the table with delicious
vegetables, notwithstanding the extremely dry season. Our dairy has
fallen short in its product, owing to shortage of pasture, but we are
keeping our herd in good condition. Under appropriate headings we
submit our statistical report.