, 1878-10-10
GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS, LO,G,L
REPORT OF THE q. W. SECRETARY.

We have again a>>'ll"''" W. ''' f"'
nose of deibomting upon the affairs oil
fins order in the jurisdiction OF Washing
ton and British Columbia, to review the
labors OF the past year. profit by our sue
ccSses and bridge over, if possible the
chasms which have hitherto retarded our
efforts for good.
In considering these objects, it will be
necessary to take into account the de-
creased membership and consequent less
en,ng OF labor and Influence in that behalf
True, our order has been weakened by
rival organizations; but, were it not Tor
culpable careleSsness. manifest indifference
and in several instances dishonesty OF Dep
uty G. VIC. rs. our order would be in a
mucb better condition morally and tinan-
cially. Insignificant quarrels and petty
iealousies not unfpquently destroy Lodg-
es. or SO decimate the number OF their
members as to almost cOunteract their i'll
fuence in the community in the cause OF
temnerance. "The enemy with whom we
have TO contend is crafty and powerful,
and TO resist such a foe successfully will re-
ouire our mightiest efforts" 10 devise
some means whereby we may awaken
lethargic souls to a just sense of their re-
sponsibility to their God, their country,
their families and themselves is no small
task and should receive careful attention.
Indifference kills more than direct opposi-
tion-The Indifferent Good Templar i'm
pedes the healthy influence eXerted by his
Lodge more than the sneering opponent
can possibly by his most virI,lent attacks.
believe, in some cases, the enemy has
taken refuge within our circle OF unity
and is there silently, but none the less
surely. weaving his meShes to destroy us.
The care necessary to thwart the execution
OF his well laid plans must be exerted by
the individual Lodge more than this Grand
Lodge, and hence every representative and
Grand Lodge officer should WELD his in
tluence in the subordinate Lodge of which
he is member to have it thoroughly
guarded against the inroads OF the enemy.
If they imagine that their duties cease
with the session of the Grand Lodge, they
are surely mistaken, they were elected for
the whole year and they should work for
the interests of their Lodges and thus
show that the confidence imposed in them
has not been misplaced.
The decrease of our finances has kept
even pace with the decrease in member
ship, and the reduction of nearly thirty
per cent. in the price of supplies has not
increased the demand for them. Supplies
amounting to upwards of thirty dollars
purchased just after the destruction Of the
Grand Secretary's Office by fire last year
were very kindly donated to this Grand
Lodge by the r. w. G.. Lodge.
The following table will exhibit the
standing Of each subordinate Lodge in
this jurisdiction in membership and finan-
ces:
Here follows table, of which we give
merely synopsis:
MEMBERSHIP.
Lincoln lodge, No. l; present member
ship, H-decrease during the year "a.
Forward, 2; pres, mem. 27-increase 27.
Mount Adams, 3; pres. mem. 2S--in-
crease 2S.
Tacoma, 1; pres. mem. 35-decrease l6,
Seattle, 6; pres. mem. 22--decrease AZ.
Island, Z; surrendered its charter.
Lone Star, g.; pres mem. 13-decrease l6
Rising Star, 10, pres. mem. 32-de-
crease 80.
Olive Leaf, IA; suspended.
jefferson, II; pres. mem. 61-increase 5
Ludlow, l3; pres. mem. 6.
Centrevile, II; pres. mem. 15--de-
crease "A.
Virtue, l5; no report.
Pioneer, Is; pres mem. 5i-increase 2.
Fountain, II; pres. mem. 22-decrease 5
Philadelphia, Is; ceased work.
Shakespeare, 10; pres. mem. 1S-de-
crease 4.
New Tacoma. 20; surrendered.
Dayton, 2l; pres. mem. 27-increase 27.
Cascade, %; pres. mem. 10-decrease 2.
Beacon, 26; pres. mem. 23--decrease 6.
Tumwater, 35; suspended.
Orient Lodge, No. SO; present member
slip. 33-increase during year, 3.
wilderness, "A; pres. mem. 2l--increase
COlfax, 4G; pres. mem. 4S--increase 16.
Union. 45; endered-decrease 30,
Skagit "a; pres. mem l6--decrease II.
Renton. 81; pres. mem. 7--decrease A.
Fern Prairie, 64: ceased work-decr. 10.
BRITISH COLUMBIA.
British Columbia, i; pres. mem. 10
decrease 5.