Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-22
SONS OF THE COVENANT.
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 the fruits of their labor under certain req strctions, and l hope this convention will give this matter some consideration.
 Nasty Legislation.
 At the close of the last convention the following resolution was introduced:
 Resolved, at each meeting of district grand lodge No ', That the central board of endowment trustees shall de- liver to the grand lodge while in con vention assembled all assets of the dis trict for inspection and examination by a special commi ttee to be appointed at such session.''f The passage of this act was attended with much haste and im- mature deliberation, and it's lmpracti- cability is apparent when we consider the great expense attached to it's en- forcement to the letter, and the enormous risk we take in subiecting a quarter of a million or more of assets to the jeop- ardy of transportation. Were many or these securities to be destroyed they could not be replaced, and your central board were unwilling to assume such re- sponslbility; therefore, on their repre- senation to me, in a formal eommunica- tion, showing the dangerous complica- tions that might arise from loss of these securities whils in transporta- tiOn, and the attendant expense, together with their unwillingness to be legally bound by their bonds for the safe keeping of these securities when once out of their hands, in order to carry out the intent of the law 1 appointed an au- diting committee, consisting of the fol- lowing members of the order and dele gates to this convention, to examine the assets of the district in the hands of the central board of endowment trustees, on or before April IS, and to submit certified copy of their report in detail to this conventions:
 Brother Lag. Levy of New Orleans, La.
 Brother Joseph Wagner of New Or leans
 Brother A. H. Kaiser of New Orleans.
 Brother I. LoVenburg of Galveston.
 Brother Leo. N. Levi of Galveston
 I am satisfied that this action will meet with your approval, and that you will so modify the-resolution in question as to compass the desired object without expense or without jeopardy to our Sc curitics
 Intellectual Culture.
 In connection with this subject would
 recommend that in the larger cltles where lodges exist, that monthly lec- lures on topics connected with the order be delivered, either by residents or lec- turers from abroad, and that where 1t is impossible to carry out this plan, as in the smaller cities, that monthly de- bates and discussions be held, ana that these exercises be public, so as to Keep the objects of the order constantly Tn view and make our principles known. This will greatly facilitate the increase of membership and propagate desire to emulate in the performance or our duties as Bnai Brith and citizens or an enlightened republic.
 Our Wards.
 For detailed information of the Jewish Widows and Orphans home at New Or- leans, Cleveland Orphan asylum and the Touro inflrmary at New Orleans refer you to the annual reports of these insti- tutions. The weeping widow, the cry ing orphan, the aged and infirm, the homeless. the sick. the needy and the poor appeal in dumb and mute petition to your charity, your comfort and your support. The weak and the oppressed, the helpless and the perSecuted cry out in loud distress. It is needless to remind you of your duty to those who seek your aid The true Ben Brith needs no 1ncen- tive, no whip or spur to urge him on In humanitys. cause. Ride on, ride on, thou true and valiant knight, until suf- | fering shall be aSSuaged, want supplied, | oppression subdued and the goal of your | mission reached
 | The Touro infirmary has been en- | larged during the past year, and it's dis pensations of charity and medical treat ment have been multiplied. The unsee- | tartan character of its work must needs recommend it to the notice of the civil | ized world.
 have had occasion to assign many or phans to the home at New Orleans, when as a matter of equity in the diStribu- | ton of our orphans they should have | been assigned to Cleveland Orphan asy- | lum. The laws governing the admission l of orphans to the latter institution, and | it's overcrowded condition, compelled me | to assign an unequal proportion to the home. I trust this state of affairs will l soon be remedied The action of District | Grand Lodge No. at its convention at l Toledo March g. suggests the necessity | and advisability of each district foster | ing and maintaining an orphan asylum of it's own, sufficiently commodfouS to accommodate it's orphans. The presi- l dent of that district was authorized to l appoint a committee of five to meet in 1 Cleveland July next, with similar com l mittees from Nos. and ', and, with the | directors of Cleveland Orphan asylum, | to confer on the question of furnishing 1 increased accommodations Of future | wards At this writing have no official l notice of this matter, but it would be | well to discuss this question and comply 1 with the request of District No. for l conference.
 Conclusion.
 During my term have paid official vis- | it's to the asylums at New Orleans, and | to various lodges throughout the dis | trict Wherever went found lively, active spirit predominating. The mem- bers were zealous in promoting our high | est interests and those of humanity. I | have had the cooperation and support of l all our officers and the general committee, | besides numerous membrs of the grand | lodge. To single out any one who was | more zealous in the cause would be a l difficult task, but cannot conclude my | official term without returning thanks to l one and all for the hearty cooperation | and assistance lent me.
 | return to you the trust imposed in me l with the consciousness of having done | my duty to the best of my ability. l Wishing you success and harmony in l your deliberations, I am, with great re- | spect, fraternally and sincerely, l CHAS. F. MORITZ, | President D. G. L. No. ', I. o. B. B. | The message was received with ap- | D1ause