Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

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The week beginning Monday, May 5th, the Grand Officers spent
with the Brethren of Cook County as the invited guests of the Depu-
ties' Association. The usual number of visitations were made and the
splendid entertainment furnished by the Association and resident
Brethren served to strengthen if possible the bonds of Brotherly Love.
Monday evening, May 12th, by special invitation and at their
expense, I addressed the Brethren at Paxton in an open meeting, an
audience of splendid people.
Tuesday, May 14th, in company with Grand Representative, James
Ewing Davis, and others, I officiated at the laying of the corner stone
for the new building erected by the Lodge at Lee Center. Although
the day was stormy there was a good attendance and a very satis-
factory meeting.
Sunday, June 1st, I delivered the memorial address for the
Brethren at LaHarpe, and also found time for a short closed meeting,
for Odd Fellows only, at their urgent request.
Monday, June 9th, I was called to Herrin for two meetings, forenoon
and afternoon. In the forenoon a closed meeting for instruc-
tion in Odd Fellowship and in the afternoon a meeting open to the
public. Good attendance and splendid interest shown.
Thursday, June 19th, assisted at the annual County picnic at
Bloomington and that night departed with Brother H. M. Blood for
St. Louis to fill the special engagement previously made between the
Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the Grand Officers
of the Grand Lodge of Illinois. This engagement covered a period of
two days and nights, the days being given over to special instruction
and consultation and the night sessions to regulation Illinois ritualistic
School work. Brother Blood and I were treated to a practical demonstration
of the famous Missouri hospitality that did our hearts good
and judging from the atmosphere that pervaded all through this
meeting we feel that it was mutually helpful and will mark an epoch
in the fraternal activities of these neighboring jurisdictions.
Saturday, July 19th, by special invitation and at the expense of the
Brethren of Dorchester, I addressed them on the occasion of their
annual picnic.
Friday, June 27th, I attended and assisted in the special School of
Instruction at Jacksonville on the occasion of the dedication of their
splendid new building.
On Saturday, August 2d, at your request, I represented you at tbe
annual Field Day exercises of the Cook County Lodges, which were
held at White Sox Park, Chicago.
Monday, September 1st, I attended the annual meeting of the
Association of Fraternal Homes. This association is certainly on
the right track and its activities should result in much good to all