The Helena independent., 1892-06-22
Resolutions Of Thanks 70 the State
and City. the Ladies'.
and the Council


ToCoQniZ0d that injurious effects might
grow ont Of 8 decision in favor OF either
the grand master workman OF the appel
liant. For that reason they recommended
that the election be declared void, and tha,
Z new election be held within the next sixty
days. Meantime they recommended that
j. N. Chrisholm be recognized % grRnG
master workman. The report was adopted,
"A number Of the membsrs. In recognition
of special courtssiss extended 10 them ~
Fast Grand Master Workman Sal
Ivan. presented TO him an slsasnt sapphire
shirt stud. u N # N
Az the afternoon session 4 rss0lution of
fersd BY "A. g. Bane, Of California, val
adopted, that all past master workman
badges should bear the jewel Of tho office,
tho holy Bible. Representative Vincil. 81
I Missouri, after an eloquent expression oi
praise for the courtssies received under the
direction of Past Graud Master Workman
Sullivan. chairman Of the general commit
toe, in behalf of the members Of the ~.
prems lodge, presented 70 him an elegant
soiid gold past grand master workman
badge. 8
The following resolutions, offered BY
Representative Richardson, Of Missouri,
were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, Thar the thanks OF the supreme
lodge be and are hereby rendered to the la-
dies of Helena for the many acts of conr-
tesy and kind attention extended by them
70 this body during the present session.
Resolved, That the beautiful and artistic
floral decoration OF tho auditorium has
tended 70 relieve the tadium Of our labors;
and for this, as we'll a. the lovely boutoniers
90 gracefully presented. 70 the members
49, %,rU 80 vpinh -, On 1nAn Ano
our appreciation and thanks. These, and
many other delicate and womanly atten-
tiOns extended to ua and our ladies, have
challenged our admiration and served to re-
mind us Of the the constant and sversmani-
fest loyalty Of women to those enobfinR and
elevatinR principles typified by the practical
philanthrophy Of our order.
Resolved. That the successful efforts Of
the resident ladies TO entertain US and
make our sojourn ia Helena pleasant, are
fully appreciated. and shall ever be CRATE
fully remembered BY the supreme lodge.
The committee on good Of the order re-
ported that "ths request to have the law re-
pealed, adopted ID 1891, changing. the
badges and emblems' Of the order. having
been il. existence 30 short time, We are
with said law" Also that 'the resolution
Of the grand lodge Of Missouri that money
paid BY lodges for assessments and dues in
behalf Of members be deducted from their
beneficiary certificates is not in harmony
with the methods OF managing the business
legislation on the subject" The report was
adopted. report from the same commit
tee, recommending that the office Of su-
preme trustee be abolished and his duties
performed by the finance committee; that
the board Of arbitration be reduced to
supreme guide and supreme watchman be
appointed by the supreme master Workman
at each session OF the supreme lodge from
those in tho grand lodge iurisdictisn where
the supreme lodge il held, was rejected.
The committee on fraternal congress was
supreme master workman, the supreme re-
corder and one representative to tho s1-
preme lodge. Thanks were rendered the
various passenger associations which had
furnished the supreme lodge with one
fare for the round trip.
At the evening session resolution was
adopted instruoting the finance committee
to make inquiry and examination as to the
three cities of more than $1,000 population
that would be the easiest Of acoess and
most economical in which to hold the ses-
sions of tho sur reme lodge, and report at
cation.
A resolution Of thanks to +. d. 6pratt,
who gave the gems in the souvenirs pre-
sented to the supreme lodge represents
tives, was adopted unanimously BY q rising
vote.
ii. g. Sessions. W. H. James and N. 8.
Byram, a special committee on resolutions,
presented the following, which was adopted
by unanimous and rising vote:
Whereas. The members OF the supreme
lodge of the Ancient Order Of United
Wo kmen, during its annual session in
Montana, have been the recipients OF the
most generous treatment on the part Of the
grand lodge OF Montana and have been
overwhelmed with many kind attentions
and courtesies from the citizens OF the city
of Helena. who. with ono accord, have vol
have showered upon MS 80 many evidences
Of hospitality. Therefore. be it
Resolved, That we extend to the Grand |
Lodge A. 0. U. W. Of Montana our fratsr-
nal greetings and good wishes for their
future welfare and prosperity.
honor, the mayor Of Helena, our thanks for |
their kind invitations to hold our session |
here. and to assure them that we highly |
appreciate the distinguished courtesiss rs-
ceived at their hands.
To the committee Of arrangements and
70 leave nothing undone that would CON
trlbuto to our comfort and pleasure.
10 the ladies', who have been unwearied |
IN their attentions TO our accompanying !
Wives ana oauQatero, and for the beautiful |
flowers placed in the hall and presented to
members. ~c
To the citizens OF Helena, who, BY their
generous gifts of silver and sapphire, typ
ical alike of the boundlesa wealth and
products of Montana, and Of the mspnifi-
cent generosity. love. respect and esteem
In which our order ia held by them.
To the mayor and city council of Helena
for the free use of the beautiful auditorium
for the sessions of the supreme lodge.
10 the various RAILROAD companies who
have extended courteBiea, aud for the
prompt manner in which the roads in the
west have met the unforeseen difficulties
that 10 auddenly overlook them while con-
veying the representatives to Helena.
10 the press of the city for the full and
reports of the proceedings.
To all these we extend our most heartfelt
thanks and due appreciation.
Past Master Workman Barnes offered n
whiph was adopted by rising
vote, that the supreme lodge ''dsBire to
formally place upon record our approval OF
The ability, energy and xenl OF ]. w. Kins-
ley, our retiring supreme master workman.
His administi alton has been one OF the
most successfulsin the history of this order
and the wonderful increase OF mcInbe rship
without a parallel. As he leaves the sxscu-
live chair, We thank him for hia Efforts and
assure him that he will ever have our sin-
ssrs wiahes for tho happiness and prosper
w OF him and his."
Past supreme Muster Workman Graham
,resented u restitution which was reforrcd