The Forrest City times., 1894-05-04
MR, OTTO B. eOLLwAcE.s
report as Grand Protector, to the Sranu Lodge of Arkansas, Knights anu Ladies Of Honor. at Augusta,
 Ark, Tuesday, May Ist. 1894.
10 the Odicers and Members of the Grand
 Lsnge of Arkansas Knights, and Ladies

To the Oticers and Members of the Grand
 Lsnge Of Arkansas Knights, and Ladies
 KNIGHTS AND LADIES: Eeenly sensible that another year Is numbered with the past since last we met in our legislative capacity it is right,sust and proper, and the prescriptions ot the constitution makes it duty. that sho1lo .ho , render report oi my stewardship for
 Under the beuign influence of the eutbusi- &sm created in behalf of our Order at the last meeting of the Grand Lodge, at Forrest City, ana the salutary influence of the wise legisa. ton enacted, in addition to the self appealing virtues, principles and characteristics of our noole order, comparatively little effort was ne- cessary on my part. supplemented by the la- bors of the membership at large, to Continue the influx of members so auspiciously begun prior to my advent as Grand Protector, Two hundred and forty-eight members have joined our order during the year ending December 3l, 1883; l9 have died and le3 have beea sus- beaded during the same time. Total died and suspended ls2, leaving & net increase of 66 members during the year, We certainly have great cause for copgratulation that so gratify- ing an increase in membership p/ has been se- cured, especially when we consider the fact that the past year is memorable as being, con- spicuously, the most disastrous, financially, in the history of tbis country in times of peace unouesttonably, much privation, persever- ance, industry and economy were exercised by the membership at large to enable them to meet their monthly assessments and quarterly dues, and we have just cause for rejoicing that the financial condition of the country is begin ing to give evidence of returning confidence, and conseQ Quently relief.
 Five days after the meeting of the Grand Lodge, at Forrest City, issued Circular No. 1. l appointed the following Deputy Grand Pro calf, Evening Shade: H. F. Roberts. Little Rock; L B. Winfree. Deview; L. 0. Hall, Oar danelIe; NJ. W. lizard, Forrest City; Nj. $. Mar tin, Palestine; Theodore Hartman, Little Rpnk | Mcphorron Soy l. Burns, Alexander; J. D. Jourdan, Lake Creek, Texas.
 Nearly, if not quite all. of my appointecs as Deputy Grand Protectors made application to me for appointment, eVincing desire to in- stitute new lodges within our grand jurisdic- tion feel warranted in stating that better formance of the duties devolving upon them fin instituting new lodges. or more consecrated to advance the principles:of our order, cannot be found within the limits of any other grand may haze been, devoted and practical, it is with feelings of deep regret that record the fact that their efforts proved comparatively futile aud abortive. only one suoordinae as term, namely: Palestine Lodge. No. 1906, in- stituted by Brother M. W Izard, of Forrest City. Bro. w. s. Martin of Palestine and your Grand Protec tor assisted in the institution.
 have been advised of sincere efforts having been made by some of the other Deputy Grand Protectors in various parte of the State, said
  and money, Without satisfactory results. Cir cumstances beyond their control. and in con. sequence of illiberal and insufficient compen. sation allowed organizers they were forced to abandon the field and await return Of more favorable conditions and better remunera- ton.
 Believing that more frequent visits by grand officers to subordinate lodges would red0u0d to the best interests of the order. Also. lee. lures by grand officers to the public, dissemi. mating information in rogsrd to our objects, principles, history and work accomplished, would also materially quicken the upward tendency of our order and compel recognition by aiL that ours is the queen of fraternal, be. nevoAent orders.
 cept invitations from the following subOrdin. etc lodges namely: Hendricks Lodge. No: 110a, Jonesboro; Argenta. No. 660. North Little Rock; Arkade,pnia; ,n Ho acso; , LonSke' H ,g M0: Palestine, No lSO6. also received invitations from Ashby, No: 336, at Russelvule, and Mi mosa, No.203, at Little Rock, but wae obliged to would have interfered with the fuldllment of other Obligations contracted prior to the re- ceipt of said invitations.
 The uniformly Kind and distinguisned con. nr each and every lodge visited, places me under obligations to theo, and take this opport0nl- ty to express my saucere thanks for all iavors ege throughout the State. while vteiting tho various lodges. is among the brightest rec0l- lection of all of my experiences.
 .ny NNS specia aesns odss visited by me- n oonsrsa tinction to any other lodge or lodges. I trust may be pardOned in mentioning tne very su- perior drill by the Old Guard of Aendracks and disciplined, was charmed with the bril- fancy, the tact and discipline exhitited in the execution of the team work as designated in inc ritual l heartily endorse the intr0duc. tion of team work in all subordinate lodges.
 It is with great senses of prlde tnas , sc, knowledge the very efficient seryicee fenoece0 by Bros. W. s. Mccullough and 8. g. Semmes at the meeting of the Supreme lodge. held at in- dianapolis, ind. Sept. 18th to 20th. 1893. in e. curing the removal of the interdiction from ali of the interdicted territory in our Stete, excepting Chicot and Desha couaties, also the exceptional ability displayed by them on all questions arising for the cOnsioefetion ok sne Supreme Lodge.
 We have % subordinate lodges within our UT grand Jurisdiction, with totai membersnip of I5ls-S3e being Knights and'6SS being Ladies
 July 24, 1893. . dispensation vas graeted 70 Dalark Lodge, No. l7lS. and Arkade1pnia name % and number of ArkadelpAia Loige. No. l696.
 would recommend
 l. That increased compensation be allowed
 5. A snm not exceeding sl00 be appropriated for the use and benefit of grand otncers, win which to defray actual expeusee incurred ID visiting subordinate lodges and lecturing, said visits and lectures to be mode only l0 response to invitations eminating from sue- ordinate lodges. ,.,. .e
 3. In order to encourage the introduction or team work in all subordinate lodges and stim. nlate their efficiency, l would recommend that competitive drill be had at tne i nea meeting of the Grand Lodge, prize pc onefe9 to the successful competitor, and mileage ana per diem be paid to all who participate m sucn competitive drill. c,,nra,re Grand and Subordinate Lodge Treasurers nave become defaulters to their lodges when nnal Settlements W ere demanded, recommend the enactment of g law making Grand ireasurgrs r.1l 5 successively. thereby preventing the freauent emherraesments consequent upon many sue cessiye re-eleotions to that office Dy me same s. That the Grand Protector be authorlzed to draw upon the Treasurer for such sums as he may deem just dn no one case 70 e9Geeo zee tnn dniia rsl to reimburse Deputy Grand Pro-