The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-02

should distinctly bear In m1nd tnat any
solicitatio on directly or Indirectly among
the lodges of sister jurisdictions is
strictly prohibited by law, unless consent
thereto is first obtained from the grand
master of Rhode Island, and through him,
from the grand masters OF sister jurisdic-
tions.
LICENSES GRANTED.
May Ii, 1896. granted license to
"rhe Loyal Protective Association OF
Boston, to prosecute its business OF In
sursnce among the fraternity within this
state, until the 18th Of August, 1895. and
collected the fee provided by laws of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge to be paid by as
sociations OF like nature to the Grand
Lodge of the jurisdiction granting such
Lodge OF the jurisdiction granting such
license. On August 9th, 1896, i again
renewed the license to the same associa-
tion for the term of one year from August
10, 1896, and collected the legal fee.
These sum have been paid into the treas
ury of the Grand Lodge.
During the past year q movement hes
been inaugurated to accumulate q fund
for the purpose OF erecting monument
to commemorate the life and services OF
JamesW ood, the fir grand master OF the
grand lodge, i. q. o. r., of Rhode Island.
To James Wood. more than to any other
man, are the Odd Fellows OF Rhode Island
indebted for the establishment OF the
order in our midst. Largely through his
fundamentally Friendly Union lodge.
No. 1. the first ODD Fellows lodge, was
instituted. Through his untiring efforts,
jealous devotion, and wise counsels, the
order here found a arm and stable basis.
and has grown apacs with years. Ho was
honored and loved by those who knew
him and in bestowing upon him the
familiar title of Father Wood, the brethren
of his generation upconsciously gave bim
a mark of high distinction. Upon the
organ ization Of this grand body he was
What he diu for Odd Fellowship is known
perhaps to but few today, yet the great
cause he championed with brain and
heart and body lives on, and thousands
that never knew his name have given
grateful thanks of blessings his labors
made possible.
Odd Fellowship is an institution of the
nineteenth century. It's growth and
development bvas been amazing. In num-
bers and wealth II ranks with the best
and oldest of the great fraternal orders.
Its mem bers are to be found in every
rank and walk Of life. BY and through
them it is closely connected with almost
nature in the state.
This movement Is most worthy of en-
dorsement. At present 1t is not crystal
lied into a definite, intelligent and well
directed plan, but IL suggests something
of broaoer scope thanits 5rst thought,
and that 10, that the Order at large In
this state appropriate this enterprise to
itself, and erect such q suitable memo
rial, as will not only commemorate the
life an. services OF Father Wood, but
will at the same time attest the interest
md pride We hold in our institution, and
remain a lasting ornament to our State.
would therefore recommend that a
committee be appointed to take charge of
this movement, and that the same be
conducted under the direction OF this
grand body.
As am about to resign into your hands
the high and honorable Office you en-
trusted to my sdministrstion, permit me
to express my grateful sense and deep ap-
probation OF the honors you have con-
ferred, and the confidence you have re-
posed in me.
1t has been my aim to discharge my
duty to the best OF my ability, with
i'm partial fairness, in due observance of
law, and with reasonable economy. The
reports OF the several district deputy
grand masters accompanied the grand
masters report.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
The report of Grand Representatives J.
r. L. Farnhsm ana q. +. Mackinpon, re-
viewing the legislation and business of
the last session OF The sovereign grand
lodge held at Dallas, Iexas, last septem-
Der, and the decisions rendered by Grand
Sire stebbins during the year was pre-
sented and referred to the committee on
distribution.
GRAND sECRETARy's REPORT.
The following report was rendered by
Grand Secretary W. II. T. Mosley: