Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

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G^AND LOD^E OF ILLINOIS. I. O. O. F. 3IO,
May no unkind words, to mar the feelings of any brother, be
spoken.
Bless o>ir loved ones at home. Remember our orphans and. in-
digent old folks.
When our life's work is over permit us to receive the blessings
of Thy creation and the glories of the divine presence. Amen.
The Grand Sire announced the following appointments:
Official Reporter—H. S. Stevens, P.G. Rep., of Kansas.
Assistant Grand Messengers—C. M. Turner, P.G. Rep., of Illinois;
J. S. Hoagland P.G. ;
Minnesota.
Rep., of Nebraska; Ed. A. Stevens, P.G. Rep., of
Assistant Grand Guardians—A. H. Blackeby, P.G. Rep., of Ontario;
A. M. Cushman, P.G. Rep., of Florida.
consin.
The Grand Secretary announced the following appointments:
Journal Clerk—Louis F. Hart, G. Sec, P.G. Rep., of Washington.
Mailing Clerk—Richard Hoe, P.G. Rep., Grand Secretary, of Wis-
Reading Clerk—Will J. Russell, P.G. Rep., Grand Secretary of
Kansas.
The Representatives from Illinois received the following committee
appointments:
Davis—Committee on Judiciary.
Hubbard—Committee on Patriarchs Militant.
Brown—Chairman of the Committee on Homes.
Custin—Committee on Mileage and Per Diem.
CONDITION OF THE ORDER.
For the year ending December 31, 1912, the condition of the Order
as it relates to membership is as follows:
SUBORDINATE.
Membership, Dec. 31, 1911 1,624,606
Membership, Dec. 31, 1912 1,643,906
Net gain in the year 1912 19,300
ENCAMPMENT.
Membership, Dec. 31, 1911 227,306
Membership, Dec. 31, 1912 231,865
Net gain in the year 1912 4,559