Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

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DOCUMENT NO. 104.
Resolved, That the Committee on Legislation be instructed to pre-
pare and report at the next Session of this Grand Lodge, a plan for a
Supreme Court of Appeals to try cases appealed from the decision of
the Committee on Judiciary and Appeals."
Which was laid on the table.
DOCUMENT NO. 105.
Whereas, The Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois. I. O. O. P.. in
its Seventy-sixth Annual Session, is now drawing to a close, we desire
to express our appreciation to all those who have helped in any manner
to make this harmonious Session of the Grand Loodge a success; there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois do most
sincerely extend to the Governor of our great commonwealth our sin-
cere appreciation for his kindly consideration for our great Order dur-
ing our stay in Springfield.
Resolved, "We also extend to the Secretary of State, the Honorable
Harry S. Woods, our deep appreciation for his kindly act in having
removed the desks on the floor of the Representatives Hall, to accommodate
our Grand Lodge during its present Session, and granting to
us the free use of the building; and be it further
Resolved, We extend our appreciation to the (Springfield Commer-
cial Association for their co-operation in the many pleasant features
that have taken place during the present week, and for their generous
disposition to be of service to our Grand Lodge; and be it further
Resolved, We extend to the press of the City of Springfield our
sincere thanks for their fair and unprejudiced reports of the delibera-
tions of our Grand Lodge; and be it further
Resolved, We would also thank the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of
the City of Springfield for the splendid manner in which they have
entertained our present Session, and for the magnificent display oc
street decorations, together ' with the splendid accommodations that
have been afforded to each member of this Grand Body during their
stay.
Which was adopted.
E. R. Sayler,
W. A. Hubbard.