Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

Nov Tuesday^ | GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS, I. O. O. F. 21
RITUALISTIC WORK.
The lessons and teachings of our Order are second to none. It
should be the desire of every Lodge to render the ritualistic work in
each degree so that the proper lesson be conveyed to the candidate.
When the ritualistic work is properly performed the candidate will
surely receive the lessons meant by the founders of the Order.
SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE COMING YEAR.
In the past, twenty-five or more Schools of Instruction of one day
each have been held throughout the State. At these Schools of Instruc-
tion it has been attempted to instruct in all four of the degrees, also
there has been some oratory and banqueting. Trying to retain so much
information has caused confusion, this was apparent to all who at-
tended. It will be my purpose -to hold at least ten Schools of Instruc-
tion of three days each. Then each degree will have due consideration.
These schools to be located in such cities that will be most easy of
access, considering hotel and railroad facilities, for the accommodation
of the Brothers. No banquet will be expected. These Schools will be
for work.
LODGE DEPUTY.
The Lodge Deputy should be a Brother or Sister in whom the entire
Lodge has confidence, as to frankness and true fraternalism. Upon
receipt of this: letter I direct that you proceed to select by vote of the
Lodge a qualified Past Grand or Past Noble Grand from among your
members for the office of Lodge Deputy for the ensuing year. The
Lodge Deputy recommended should be well posted in the unwritten
work and have a clear conception of the ritualistic work. Harmony
in the Lodge depends to a great extent upon the Lodge Deputy.
CONCLUSION.
There is no organization among men that can do more good for
humanity in general than our organization. We care for the orphan,
the widow and the aged. We render kindly service to the Brothers
and Sisters in distress. We have an army of over 150,000 Brothers and
Sisters in Illinois. Let us remember that the reputation of our great
Order depends upon the fidelity with which each one of us keeps the
faith.
The Supreme Ruler of the Universe has looked down upon and
approved the conduct of our Order, and permitted us to prosper beyond
our expectations.