Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

Tuesday, 7 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS, I. O. O. F. KQ
Nov. 18. 1913
Eldorado, Illinois, as follows: C. Shell, Shawneetown, 111., $25; Armin
Tucker, Shawneetown, 111., $25.00.
HENRY A. STONE,
Chairman Relief Committee.
Through an error the above matter was not printed in the Grand
Master's report of the Relief Committee.
GRAND LODGE SPECIAL RELIEF FUND.
The Grand Lodge Special Relief Fund is in the following condition:
Cash on hand Nov. 1, 1912 $ 2,206.87
Cash on hand Nov. 1, 1913 2,154.09
In concluding my report upon this matter,- I feel a pride in the
prompt contribution of the Brotherhood and the business manner in
which this fund has been distributed. This Committee gave of their
time and energy in order that the money contributed might reach the
persons distressed and I desire that this Grand Lodge scrutinize this
report. I am sure that it is the hope of the Fraternity that Southern
Illinois will never again be visited by such a calamity.
While our .Order is not an Insurance concern, it does stand for
the relief of distress. I believe that the foregoing report of this Committee
will convince the Brotherhood (if such was needed) that our
Fraternity does relieve distress.
ENDOWMENT FUND.
Our Order has a snug endowment fund for each of our Homes.
Now is no time to argue whether or not an endowment fund is a wise
proposition. It is not large enough at present to be of any great use
to us, as we can only use the interest. I deem it proper to call your
attention to this matter and ask your Lodge if they feel so inclined to
contribute some amount to this fund. I would want the contribution
to be absolutely voluntary.
fund:
I submit herewith report of the Committee that has charge of this
First Report of Endowment Trustees.
To the Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois, I. O. O. F.:
Your Trustees of the Endowment Funds of the Orphans' Home
and of the Old Folks' Home were instructed at the session of 1911,
in addition to the usual report of investments, to give a tabulated
statement each year which will show the following: 1. Total amount
contributed to the Endowment Funds by individuals and organizations
in amounts less than $500.00. 2. Itemized statement of contributions
received as donations or bequests in amounts of $500.00 or more. 3.