Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

84 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS [ 1S r lv Jru ?| da ? \
I Nov. 18. 1913.
Chicago, 111., Sept. 16, 1913.
Hon. John E. Jennings, Grand Master ,1. O. O. F., Sullivan, 111.
Dear Brother Jennings—Complying with your request for an early
report of the work of the League for the past year, I beg to submit
for your approval the following report of the present condition of the
League, and a general report of the work accomplished during the
past year.
I am pleased to be able to say that the Organization is prospering,
and that the work is constantly increasing. You will note from the
figures as stated in this report, that the variety of the cases taken care
of is greater than ever. We endeavor to give each case our prompt
and personal attention, and thus bring about satisfactory results.
I am pleased to report that the majority of Subordinate and
Rebekah Lodges in Cook county are very prompt and liberal in their
support, there are but very few of the Lodges that do not pay the
ten cents per member a year as requested by the Grand Master.
The office furniture, etc., is in a very good condition; several
improvements have been made during the year.
The receipts from all sources during the past year were $1,963.86,
and disbursements for the same period, $1,648.94; 216 Brothers, 24
Sisters, 10 sons and 7 daughters of Odd Fellows applied for employment;
175 letters of recommendation were given, 136 of whom re-
ported having secured positions. These applicants represented 21
states, and several jurisdictions in Canada. 247 Brothers and Sisters,
representing 32 states and Canada, were reported sick, dead or injured.
These were cared for by the League, or referred to the nearest local
Lodge. 72 Brothers and Sisters, representing 23 states and Canada,
applied for and were given financial relief amounting to $1,607.13, of
which $1,581.33 were paid back to the League. 32 requisitions were
issued for reduced rates on hospitals; 25 nurses were furnished at
reduced rates; 8 members referred to the Legal Board; 14 Brothers
reported missing, several of these were located through the efforts
of the League. Several of the above mentioned cases have taken
days and weeks to conclude, but as the result we have had the pleasure
of seeing Brothers and Sisters benefitted thereby.
We greatly appreciate the many courtesies extended us by the
Grand Master, and feel confident that your successor will do the same.
Fraternally yours,
HAROLD A. JENSEN,
General Secretary.
TENT AT STATE FAIR.
According to an ancient custom, the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
have maintained a "Rest Tent" during the session of the Illinois State