Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

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LODGE OF ILLINOIS, I. O. O. F. 4II
DOCUMENT NO. 33.
Fifth report by Bro. F. W. Jackson, of No. 217.
To the 'Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. 0. 0. F.:
Your Committee on Credentials would respectfully report
as follows
That we have examined the credentials of the following named
Past Grands, and find the Brothers named entitled to receive the
Grand Lodge Degree:
404 J. O. Voyles. 600 J. E. Hursh.
375 Wm. A. Burns. 316 Geo. M. Hurst.
68 E. D. C. Woodward. 107 Edward Glass.
186 C. E. Burdick. 346 F. S. Bets.
403 Milton Mitchel. 702 Chas. W. Wills.
403 F. M. Hough. 154 Walter Clark.
Also the following named Brothers substituted as Represen-
tatives-elect for one year term.
536 L. M. Barton. 364 C. F. Van Vleck.
Which was adopted.
DOCUMENT NO. 34.
First report by Bro. Chas. D. Brainard, of No. 21. v
To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.:
Your Committee on Railroad Rates would respectfully re-
port as follows
:
That our committee took up the matter of rates with the Central
and Western Associations.
We were assured by them that they were not making any concessions
this year to any one, outside of the one for the State Fair.
We also interviewed the Illinois Traction people. They very
kindly made us an open rate of one and one-half fare over their lines.
We accepted of this offer, and through the courtesy of Grand
Secretary John H. Sikes. advised all Lodges and Encampments of this
rate.
Fraternally yours.
Report adopted.
Chas. D. Brainard,
Dr. C. A. Young,
M. E. Sherman.
Committee.