Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

33§ JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS \ N Tuesday,
/ Xov. 18. 1913.
beneficial; that the degrees might be conferred at a minimum cost of
$1.00 each, and the annual dues to be fixed at $1.00.
Question 1.—Under this legislation can a Subordinate Encampment
be instituted which would have both clauses of membership, viz.: beneficial
and non-beneficial, or must the entire membership be either one
class or the other?
Answer.—Yes.
Question 2.—What is the proper mode of procedure in this case?
Should the members be required to pay an additional fee?
Answer.—That would depend upon local legislation.
Dec. 39. Statement.—Section 1, Art. XIV, of our Grand Encampment
Constitution reads: "The revenue of this Grand Encampment
shall be raised for the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses
thereof."
Section 1, of Art. II, of the Constitution reads: "It is invested
with power * * * to do all other acts promotive of the interest
of the Patriarchal branch of the Order in this jurisdiction, not inconsistent
with the Constitution and laws of the Grand Encampment and
of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows."
Question.—Can the Grand Encampment (it having ample funds)
appropriate $300.00 to be used by a committee in preparing entertainment
and parade features, as an inducement to the Patriarchs Militant
to attend and participate in the public functions incident to the meeting
of the Grand Encampment?
Answer.—Yes, under the above provisions. The right of Grand
Lodges and Grand Encampments to expend their funds for such purposes
is dependent upon and must be determined by the provisions
of the Constitution and laws of the respective Grand Bodies on the
subject of revenues and disbursements. In respect to the expenditure
of the funds of Subordinate Lodges and Encampments an entirely
different question arises for obvious reasons. 1896 Journal, 15,007,-
15.008 and 15,071.
Dec. 40. Statement.—A member of an Encampment was dropped
for non-payment of dues. While out of standing he became totally
blind and now wishes to be reinstated as a non-beneficial member.
Question.—Can he be reinstated in any manner?
Answer.—Yes.
Patriarchs Militant Decisions.
Dec. 41. Question.—Has a Chevalier the right to wear his headgear
as a part of his uniform at the Grand Encampment session?