St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-05-27
FORESTERs ARE COMING.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN ST..
PAUL JUNE S TO 8.
LARGE NUMBER OF VISITORS.

l fAV. JUNE ~
LARGE NUMBER OF VISITORS.
The Catholic Order Of Foresters
Was Founded in Chicago
Eleven Years Ago-It Is Now
Very Flourishing-Afte the
Convention Is Over the Visit
ors Will Remain q While to
See the Sights.
0The Catholic Order of Foresters, of
J two nations, society formed tor the
promotion of fraternity, unity and true
Christian charity among It's members,
and to pay benefit to dependents OF
deceased members. will hold its elev-
enth annual convention in st. Paul, at
the arlnory, June 10 8 inclusive.
| The Windsor hotel has been selected
by the high court. and will be the head
quarters while in the city. 1t is expect
ed that this convention, judging from
the past, will bring at least 1900 stran-
gers to the city, as special rates have
| been made on all railroads from Chicago
and the East. A special train will ar
rive i'll the city Monday night, June 4.
over the Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul,
bringing the high officers together with
representatives and their friends of the
Chicago and Canadian courts. Special
! hotel rates have been secured at all tine
hotels for all persons attending the con-
| vention.
The eleventh annual convention will
! convene Tuesday, June s. at 8 q. m.
! Immediately after the delegates assem-
i Die will form and march to the
ca tEedral, where high mass will be
celebrated by Rev. Father Heffron, and
| it is expected that the Most Rev. Arch
bishop Ireland will deliver sermon
After the service at the church, the con-
vention will meet in continuous sessions
until the work of the meeting Is COM
! pleted.
! The local committees in charge of the
| proposed entertainments of the delegates,
cannot give their programme until it is
| passed on by the convention, if there is
! time for such entertainment during the
session. Most of the delegates and
friends will remain in the city for few
/ days after the convention adJournS
/. Saturday night, i'll order to see the
i sights.
The growth of the Catholic Order of
| Foresters far exceeds the expectations
of its most enthusiastic supporters. 1t
was organized in Chicago just eleven
years ago this month, and incorporated
under the laws of Illinois, The de-
velopment OF the order was slow in its
early days. but as its beneticent features
became more widely known it speedily
commended itself 10 the thoughtful and
provident, and has spread itself to
nearly all the Eastern and Middle
states and in the Northwest, besides
being strongly represented in Canada.
Its courts OF local assemblies now
number $50, with total membership of
$1,000. 1t has paid to dependents of
deceased members since its organiza-
ton $4,000.
Accession OF numerous members and
courts are acquiring from all parts of
the country.
A distinctive feature of this order is
the truly catholic spirit that pervades
its workings and enactmentS. Its ranks
are composed of men of all nationalities,
representing all the various callings
and conditions Of life. Its advantages
are freely accessible to all practical
Catholics of good moral character and
sound physical condition. While safe
and conservative in its management, it
is progressive and enterprising, and
embodies in its plan all Of the most adj
vantageOus and desirable features of a
high-class beneficial society.
A sound financial policy has charac-
teriZed the Z. o. +. from Its inception.
Each court is distinct community in
itself, with its own social. benevolent
and business aspirations, all centered in
and governed by the elective officials
and board Of managers.
Each court established sends one rep
reSentative or alternate to the annual
conventions. These representatives
elect from their OWL numper the high
court officials who have supreme con.
troll over all subordinate courts. The
established headquarters of the high
court is Ill Chicago. The amount of
insurance paid upon the death of
member is $1,000.
Among the most important changes in
the constitution to be considered will be
the election of high court officers for a
term of two years instead OF one; the
holding of bienniel conventions instead
of annual; establishing reserve fund;
graded assessments for all new ap-
plicants admitted; subdividing the order
into state or provincial jurisdiction
making Chicago the permanent head
quarters OF the order anu the place for
holding all future conventions. Election
of high court officers will be the last
business in order.
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