The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-09

with beneficiary membership of 3d.
920.
Mrs. Louise M. Bush, superior chief
of honor, was presented hand
some badge in behalf of the 1urisdic-
ton of Minnesota. The presentation
was made by Mrs. Ella S. Mantor,
past superior chief Of honor, who de-
livered a brief, pointed talk on the
Jurisdictions appreciation Of the serv-
ices Of the recipient.
1t developed during the speech of
Mrs. Bush that Minnesota's Degree OF
Honor had grown numerically and
financially, and stood second in the
Union. Warm compliments were ex-
tended to Mrs. Frances Buell. Olson,
st. Paul, for the efficient work she had
done in the ranks.
Mrs. Raikes Is Favored.
1t seemed to be the sense Of the
meeting that at the election of officers
Raikes, Buffalo, N. Y, at present SUI
perior lady of honor, be elected to the
post Of superior chief of honor.
Today the proposed changes in the
constitution and bylaws will be made.
been one of the clique which has fought
for the open door po1icy-the admission
|, of any white woman of good moral
| character, while heretofore the admis-
sion Of members has been wholly upon
basis of consanguinity. BY means
of this change the beneficiary branch,
it is contended, will be rendered more
secure than has been the case. An
other proposed change will provide
for reserve fund.
Last night the delegates visited Ban
ner Lodge No %, at 10 South Seventh
street, Minneapolis, where Leal Lodge
| No. 72 and Myrtle Lodge No. 27 gave
exhibitions of degree work.
This evening they will be entertain
ed by trolley rides to the different
| points of interest in St. Paul.
Officers and Delegates.
The officers and delegates. in at
| tendance are:
| Past Superior Chief Of Honor-Ella H.
| Mantor, Willmar, MINI.
Superior Chief Of Honor-Louise M.
! Bush, Aberdeen, Wash.
Superior Lady of Honor-Irene Raikes
Superior Chief Of Ceremonies-Luella
K. Webster, Bedding, Mich.
Superior Recorder-Elizabeth e. ALL
burn. Sioux City, Iowa.
| Superior Receiver-Emma S. Bickford
| Manchester, n. H.
Superior Usher-Mamie w. Briggs
| Portland, Or
Superior Watch-Frank L. Kempsey
! Helena Mont.
Arkansas Grand Lodge-Sarah M. Dick
son, Maggie I. Wood. Alice Bosshardt
/ California Grand Lodge-Flora J. Nay
Marguerite II. Ohea. Evelyn F. Mayor
Colorado, New Mexico and Arizons
Grand Lodge-Mary B. Alden, Carrie
illinois Grand Lodge-Fannie T. Var
Horne, Flora B. Graham, Lena s. Swim
| mer.
Grew, Ella c. Conover. Emma F. Com.
Fl Iowa Grand Lodge-Mary ]. skegg
lorna NJ shryock, Nora E. Bishop.
Michigan Grand Lodge Nellie Hewitt
Amy L. Stewart, Luella K. Webster.
Montana Grand Lodge-Augusta Trask
Massachusetts Grand Lodge-Rebecca
Mcconnell. Ida J. Nickerson, Eva A. HILL
Mary DALEY, Rosa Bronsdon
| New. York Grand Lodge-Genevieve
Steinbicker Mary A. Paddon, Clara l.
Nebraska Grand Lodge-Teresa Hem.
pei Adelia Harding, Ella M. Hostettler.
Oregon Grand Lodge-Wilda 8. Belknap
Ollie F. Stephens. Maggie A. Barker.
Ohio Grand Lodge@Hattie N Austin
Minnie F. HaIbach, Alfred T. Roever.
| Pennsylvania Grand Lodge-Katharins
| Vaupel. Anna B. Evans. Laura j. Doug
North Dakota Grand Lodge-Helen X
Wink, Frances B. Bergendahl, Kat'
Blewett.
South Dakota Grand Lodge-Elgeth.
Sherwood. Della M. Starr. Mary ]. Hol
| Utah. .MSnmin9 and. Idaho Grand LodG