Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

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) Nov. 18, 1913.
Some applications as a whole were not allowed, for we could not
consider them objects of charity an dthey were not suffering for neces-
sities of life.
Where applicants had received cash donations from other sources,
the amount was deducted from the amount allowed.
We made no allowance for the destruction of growing crops, as
this could not be considered any more than loss by drouth or other
natural causes.
We have endeavored to be just and fair with every brother, and
regret that the percentage might not have been 100 cents on every
dollar of loss.
Trusting our efforts may meet the approval of every applicant, and
the Grand Master, we beg to remain,
Sincerely and fraternally,
HENRY A. STONE,
H. G. CORMICK.
I. C. ABNEY,
Committee.
SUMMARY.
Total funds received for flood sufferers' from Lodges $ 5,119.75
Donated to Ohio sufferers . .$ 1,000.00
Emergency relief, first visitation 260.00
Total expenses and per diem, Committee 230.23
Total paid foregoing list of sufferers 3,603.70
$ 4,093.93
Balance on hand, in hands of Grand Secretary $ 25.82
Your committee desire to express their appreciation and thanks
to you for the confidence reposed in us by placing this relief work
within our discretion, and for the help and advice received from you.
The task has not been an easy one, but it was a labor of Love. We
have done in every case what we considered was right and just to the
Brotherhood interested, and for the "Good of the Order." We trust
that it may meet with your sanction and approval.
Fraternally submitted,
HENRY A. STONE,
H. G. CORMICK,
I. C. ABNEY.
Special Committee.
ADDENDA.
On April 28th, 1913. on account of additional information from the
Shawn eetown Committee, that two other Brothers (not heretofore reported)
were found to be in distress, and recommended relief be ex-
tended to them, I issued additional checks on First National Bank of