The age-herald., 1901-05-16
WILL ESTABLISH
 AN ORPHAN HOME The Grand Lodge of Odd Fel-
 lows So Decide FUND WILL BE GUARAN FEED Two Contests of Considerable Interest That Will Come Up for Consider atlon Today-The Rebekahs
 Are in Session..
FUND WILL BE GUARAN FEED

The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, the entire day yesterday, discussed the prop osition to establish and maintain an or phans home. Both sides of the question were discussed at length and finally, late in the afternoon, vote was taken on the proposition and resulted in a victory for those who advocated such an institution. The proposition, as made public last night is to establish an orphans home at some place in the State to be selected later and for the Grand Lodge to take $500 stock in the company, which is to be private corporation. Subordinate lodges will be invited to take such stock as they feel able to pay for and the balance is to be placed with individuals. The Grand Lodge guarantees the entire amount In ten years.
 The opposition to the founding of this institution was quite strong. and there Is some probability of an effort being made today to. reconsider the vote of yester- day.
 The Burger Contest.
 No report has yet been made in the contest over the election of J. Burger as grand warden, but the committee will probably make it's report today
 Another contest that Is likely to at- tract considerable attention is that aris- ing from the suspension of the Sheffield lodge. Grand Master Pepperman during his term, suspended the Sheffield lodge for insubordination. It was stated that a liquor dealer was member of that lodge in violation of the laws of the Odd Fellows. which prohibit the election to membership of any person who deals iii liquors, or the retention of such member if he engages in the business subsequent to his election a member. 1t is claimed that Sheffield lodge refused to suspend a member who came within this provision. The lodge has a ,delega ton present to fight the action of the grand master and the grand lodge will be asked to reinstate the subordinate organization.
 The Constitution.
 At today's session the question of changing certain provisions of the con- stitution and bylaws will come up for consideration. This is likely to take up considerable time, but the delegates will make all possible speed in disposing of the questions that arise, as 1t is their in tention to adjourn tonight
 The Rebekahs.
 The State Assembly of Rebekahs, h. dependent Order of Odd Fellows, con- vened at 10 o'clock yesterday morning in Odd Fellows Hall, Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street. The following dele gates were present:
 Mrs. Susan Whaley, Mrs Emma Sul- livan, Mrs. M. Thomas of Bessemer, Mrs. Amanda Sullivan of Gurley, Mrs. Me Laughlin and Mrs. Pearson of Ensley, Mrs. Emma Glover of Montgomery, Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Buckner of Riverside, Miss Emma Hanby of BesSemer, Mrs. Christiana Brown of Mobile. Mrs. Sallie Thomas of Montgomery, Mrs. c. F. Bost of Huntsville, Mrs. J. D. Small of Hance- vile, Mrs. Mollie Williams of Bessemer, a,,Ix- ATrz T1l4 Mrs. Whitaker of Birmingham.
 The officers of the assembly, all of whom were present, are as follows:
 Mrs. Ida Williams of Huntsville, presi- dent.
 Mrs. Lula Harris of Ensley, vice presi- dent.
 Mrs. Lizzie wegelin of Bessemer, secre- tary.
 Mrs. George R. Doron of Montgomery. treasurer.
 Miss Mary McWhorter of Montgomery, warden.
 Miss L. K. Doron of Montgomery, mar shal
 Mrs H. L. Rose of Montgomery, con- ductor.
 Mrs. J. R. Wing of Montgomery. chap lain.
 Mrs. Allie Robinson of Birmingham, outside guard.
 Presidents Report.
 The president, in his annual report stated that six lodges were installed dur. ing the year as follows: -.e City Lodge, No 20; Sylacauga, Grand Master Iva Lodge, No. 21, Francis; Ruth Lodge, No. p. Lewisburg; Charity Lodge, No 29 Ensley; Dora Lodge, No. 15, Anniston; Mispah Lodge No. 35, Riverside, The secretary's report showed that | there are nineteen lodges In the State with | in of ah l The president recommended that the salary of the secretary be increased, and this recommendation will be acted on later.