The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-16

OF papers were presented and referred tC
the proper committees. Among these wal
tone presented by the representatives from
Ohio. a. follows:
That the constitution be 10 amended "a
70 create an additional class in the bone
dciary department.. In which the certificates
shall pledge the order to the payment Of
$1,000, and that the same laws shall apply
as in the present class, except that mem-
bers Of tho new class shall pay 80 cents pei
assessment.
Another resolution BY the same gentle
men was to the eject that the oonstitu-
tion be 10 amended 40 TO enable tho grand
lodge to confer the degree OF past master
workman upon lodge medical examiners
when 10 recommended by subordinate
lodges.
Among the most important documents
presented was one BY the representatives
from New York. ~ having been adopted By
the grand lodge Of that state. II refers ia
economy in the administration Of supreme
lodge Affairs, and WAS as follows:
That the brothers elected to represent this
grand lodge at the forthcoming session Of
the supreme lodge be and are hereby r.
Quested to endeavor by all honorable means
TO secure the enactment Of laws and the
amendment Of existing laws Of tho supreme
lodge % will secure greater economy in the
administration Of the fiscal afsirs Of the
supreme lodge.
Among the means suggested TO secure
this end are:
First-The holding Of sessions every
three years only, At such times a. may be
necessary for the required rsadjustment OF
the provisions of the relief Law.
Second-Ths abolition Of all committees
but those on laws and finance.
Third-The appointment Of the supreme
recorder to collect ths statistics Of the or
der instead of . committee.
Fourth-An arrangement whereby the
business of the supreme lodge shall be com
plsted before any entertainments are par
ticipated in.
Fifth-Ihe selection of some central and
economical place for holding the sessions
OF the supreme body.
Sixth-A reduction of the mileage and
per diem paid to members of the supreme
lodge to four cents per mile circular and
Representative Matson, Of Illinois, from
the special committee on degree of honor,
presented the following:
Resolved, That the committee on degree
of honor be. and they are hereby requested
to prepare an amendment to the constitu-
ton Of the degrees Of honor, providing for
the admission Of the sons of members of
the A. O. q. w. on the same terms az their
daughters.
Representative B. F.. Parker, Of Wisoon-
sin, presented a resolution looking to the
amendment Of the ritual 40 as to provide
for but oAe degree.
The representatives of MARYLAND, Della
ware n Virginia presented a resolution,
which was referred to the special commit
tee on good of the order, that tho various
grand lodges under the jurisdiction of this
supreme lodge be requested to instruct
their subordinate lodges to assist in every
way possible the celebration of Columbian
day, Got. II. 1892.
On motion Of Rev. Mr.. Who'll, Of Mis-
souri,, the rules were suspended and
memorial services ordered to be held Sun
day. June Is. 81 p. m. at the Methodist
church.
The representatives Of Maryland, Dela-
ware and Virginia presented a resolution
that the supreme lodge set aside Delaware
~ q separate beneficiary Jurisdiction whom
they shall have obtained q sufficient mum
Der of members to be made into a separate
grand lodge, provided that said separation
shall not 20 into effect prior to January /,
1888.
The committee /on appeals made q num-
Der Of reports, which were ordered printed,
and q recess was taken until 10 o'clock this
morning.