The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-19


were submitted and approved.
Following are extracts from the grand
chancellor's report:
The order appears to be forging for
ward again, II can Judge from the facts
coming under my observe~on. This must
be and is the necessary sequence flowing
from such eternal principles as are taught
in cur castle halls and practiced in our
lives.
In our own vast domain we show a fairly
good net increase. and we fGndly believe
that the Jealous efforts put FORTH and to
be nut forth, will show yet greater re-
three have surrendered charters and eff
fects. and two have consolidated with
other lodges. Some which were on the
verge OF dissolution have been rescued
and now give promise of renewed activity.
Endowment Rank Though not Pythlan-
ism per Sc, this is a feature of the order
of which we are justly proud, That it Is
a magnificent success goes without say
ing. Verify, II Is sans pareil in fraternal
life insurance and stands in splendid COM
pare with old line companies. We need
but examine the quarterly statements sent
out by the board OF control to observe that
in the face of crushing business depres-
sion, amid the dust and smoke of the war
clause" in spite of the loudly proclaimed
assertions OF improper investments; yea,
even in the teeth of foes within our own
camp the business OF the rank has grown
uninterruptedly. And Texas. seeing good
thing has invested largely-in so much
that section Is to be found in nearly
every place where there is a lodge OF the
order. On December 81, last, there were
2l0 of these sections. with total member
ship OF 46ll. being near 80 Ia per cent OF
the entire enrolment of the subordinate
lodges
The Uniform Rank-This feature, to all
appearances. had fallen into profound
state of innoeuous desuetude but ! am in
formed by Brigadier General Hopkins that
revival OF interest is taking place, and
we will h-pe to see this beautiful. martial
feature lifted to the highest plane of sue
cess and honor
Brethren. suspensions for nonpayment
of dues will continue and ought to con-
tlnuo. When the iron ore is cast into the
fiery furnace loss accrues. but there comes
forth in due course implements meet for
sustained service. But mistake not our
meaning In the threshing of corn some
good grain is carried away with the husk.
The careful husbandman will not suffer
this to be altogether lost. He will not,
however, stop the threshing process, nor
yet spend undue labor and effort to gather
the scattered grain. We ought to be deep
~ concerned that these things be, but we
must not impair our efficiency by overcon-
Germ; we must not allow this igns fatuus
to lead us away from our high mission
The elevation. the happiness and the
betterment of mankind"
Rathbone Sisters. The Rathbone Sisters
are doing good work alongside their hus-
bands fathers, brothers and sons. Draw
| ing, as Il is order does, its inspiration and
| life from our own great sun OF Pythisn-
ISM It reflects and softens these rays into
a mellow glow OF refinement. grace and
w e n ~
TO be lightly esteemed Our lodges have
been slow to take hold OF, and to encour-
age, the organization of their ladies under
this banner. This should not be- Let in
difference to this branch of our interests
no longer blind us,
Suggestions. ST.. That section g. article
VIII, Grand Lodge constitution, he so
amended as to permit the grand chan
cellor, for good cause, TO authorize the
admission of candidates to certain lodges,
FOR limited period of time, for the mini
mum fec as prescribed by the supreme
constitution.
.. That the fee for charter members OF
new lodges be reduced to $40. the minimum
fec as prescribed by the supreme law.
3. That the law in reference to tho re-
instntement OF members who have been
suspended for non-payment OF dues be
amended 10 conform to the amended SUI
preme law
4. That schedule OF rates be prepared
for credentials OF honor.
O. That section 100. article V. grand
statutes. be amended by striking out the
word Jewels in the NTH line OF para
graph 8 of said section, thereby permitting
tho jewels being retained by the members
for use in the lodge receiving them.
6. That this Grand Lodge prepare and
fix a bond to be given by its bonded Of
fcers. Early in the year was informed
that bonds made by security sompanies
did not secure against loss occurring from
the failure OF ~ bank In which funds
were deposited. / thereupon had Brother
\ II. ], Bell to thoroughly investigate the
matter and upon his report to me that
such was fact I declined 10 accept such
bonds. retaining the temporary bonds with
personal security given at the San Antonio
convention. which we're frst-elass in every
respect
Z. That the legislation had at the last
convention OF this Grand Lodge In relation
to securing bonds through security COM
pany be repealed
8. That the eass OF Mrs. Tadiock. with