The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
FORESTERS
FINALLY
ADJOURN
Presentation i. Order and Next
Convention Will Be Held at
Buffalo, n. '.

The Eighth Biennial convention OF the
Supreme court. Foresters OF America,
which has been In session Infantry hah
during the week. came 20 a close last
evening.
In many respects the convention has
been the most important in the history
OF the order, an unusually large number
OF distinguished Foresters being among
the delegates and a commendable degree
OF harmony being manifest throughout
the proceedings. Moreover, the social ele-
ment OF the convention has been pre-
imlnent and the visiting Selegates leave
the land OF Roger Williams with the nap
piest memories OF days we'll spent ana
OF Inequalities and courtesies extendeo
without stint.
Among the important things accom-
pllshed during the convention was the
adoption of a new ritual which had be-
come necessary, because OF the growth
OF the order. Another important meas
,yre which was fully discussed was the
amendment to the law governing the en-
dowment fund and this was settled TO
the satisfaction OF all present.
An increase In the per capita tax or
three cents per annum was made in order
to bring about the desired result In the
endowment fund.
Few changes were made in the laws
and these were of minor import, win the
exception OF the law governing member
ship and the preclusion OF members. Ihls
was discussed. at length, and hnally ad-
justed.
The new imitation ceremony will be pub
lished in book form with directions con-
cerning the ceremonial and secret work
OF the courts.
A significant feature OF the afternoon
session, whksh gave an added interest IN
the proceedings and made glad the nearlS
Of retiring Supreme Chief Ranger Dona-
hue and hosts OF friends, was the vote
v,btch gave TO Mr.. Donahue the extra
compensation of $500 for his consc!en-
tious and untlring service 10 the great
order OF which he has been the executive
head.
The sum Of $500 was also voted to Su-
preme Treasurer II. w. Mace OF fhiia
delphia. ..o
Following these preliminaries tne
thanks OF the convention were voteo 70
Supreme Chief Ranger Donahue Tor ms
wise and impartial conduct OF 'he CON-
resolutions were also extended TO the
local Foresters for the royal hospltaiity
extended the visiting brethren. In ens
pause which followed these resolutions
Past Supreme Ranger Ford advanced 10
the platform. and in neat nttle speech
presented the retiring supreme chlet
ranger with a beautiful set OF Gorham
silver In an equally beautitul cspIiie. =
The silver set was also accompanied by
large floral horseshoe.
Mr. Donahue vainly endeavored 10 ek-
press his unbounded gratitude to MS
brother members OF the order for these
beautiful expressions OF regard, but was
overwhelmed by his emotions. His words
were lost, however. in a storm OF sp-
plause.
sented with a handsome gold badge from
the PENNSYLVANIA delegation.
Following these presentations. the
newly-eIected officers were installed.
Junior past Supreme Chief Ranger T. j.
Ford OF PENNSYLVANIA. with Past Subsid.
iary High Chief Ranger Thomas kean or
Philadelphia performing the ceremony.
Supreme Chief Ranger Kelly then took
the chair amid the acclamations or his
constituents. and final adjournment then
took place. the next convention to be held
in Buffalo, n. Y.