Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

Nov TU 18 da i91 3. 1 GRAND L0DGE 0F ILLINOIS, I. O. O. F. 347
Answer.—As there seems to have been no deception, fraud or
wilful concealment practiced by the applicant, and as the Rebekah
Lodge seems to have known all the facts in the case and acted in
good faith, but illegally, and is liable to discipline therefore, I hold
that the sister is entitled to all the rights and privileges in the Lodge
until her membership is terminated in a lawful manner. See Busbee's
Digest, Sees. 995 and 996. Also, 1905 Journal, 33, 220, 224.
Dec. 89. Question.—Is it allowable under the laws of the Order
for members of the Order, as individuals, or combinations of indi-
viduals, at their own expense, to place a "memorial window" in a
church, such window containing some of the emblems of the Order of
Odd Fellows?
Answer.—Yes. See Journal 1911. Decision 18, page 19.
Dec. 90. Question.— Is a badge bearing the colors, "pink and
green," but also a "United States flag" upon the same ribbon, the
regulation badge prescribed by Sec. 25, of tbe Rebekah Code?
Answer.—No.
Dec. 91. Question.—Can a sister who has been in good standing
in a Lodge for fifteen consecutive years, and is entitled to wear a
Rebekah Veteran Jewel as per Sec. 2624 of Busbee's Digest, be con-
sidered an honorary member and be entitled to the same privileges as
accorded an honorary member of the Subordinate Lodge, and thus
render her exempt from payment of dues?
Answer.—In Journal of 1906, pp. 442, 675, 709, it has been held by
the Sovereign Grand Lodge that the law covered by Busbee's Digest,
905, does not apply to the Rebekah branch of the Order.
Dec. 92. Question.—Does Sec. 905, of Busbee's Digest, apply to
members of the Rebekah branch of Odd Fellowship, including the
sisters?
Answer.—No. See 1906 Journal, 442, 675, 709.
Dec. 93. Statement.—A Patriarch who has never held an elective
or appointive office was elected to the office of Senior Warden in an
Encampment under the jurisdiction of the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
The constitution and by-laws of the Encampment are silent on the
matter.
Question.—Is any Royal Purple degree member eligible to election
to the office of Senior Warden, whether he has served a term in an
elective or appointive office?
Answer.—No. See Busbee's Digest, Sees. 1375, 1376, 1377.
Dec. 95. Statement.—Article III, Sec. 1, of the constitution of the
Grand Encampment of the Maritime Provinces of Canada, says: "The
elective officers of the Grand Encampment shall be Grand Patriarach,