The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-17
.FAYoRS AN A.0.u. ". HOME
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
TO GRAND LODGE-QUEsTIO
OF ASSESSMENT is LAID OVER.

The grand lodge of the A. o. U. w.
to-day took up the report of the spe-
cial committee on the feasibility Of
building a "workmen" home in this
state. The committee reported favor
ably and outlined a plan for raising
the money. But after exhaustive dis
cussion it was decided to leave the
matter to a committee of five to be
appointed by the grand master work
man and to report at the next grand
lodge meeting. The building recon-
mended is to be 100 by 40 feet and to
cost $4,000.
The recommendations contained in
the grand masters report were all
adopted, also those of the other grand
lodge officers. The only report that
was not approved was that of the
committee on finance which recon-
mended that the present per capita
assessment on subordinate lodges to
the grand lodge Of s1.20s per member,
be left unchanged. This will be taken
up tomorrow in committee Of the
whole.
This afternoon the first order Of
| business was the election Of officers.
For the position of grand master
workman it was stated that the pres
ent incumbent, F. H. White, would
erson Of Winona, grand foreman,
would also probably be a candidate
for the position. If Anderson is
elected, 1t will mean the advancement
Of M. G. Tiff, grand overseer, to the
position Of grand foreman.
ton Of j. J. McCardy. as grand re-
ceiver, brought out as candidates j.
F. MCGUIRE, of st. Paul, and George D.
Craig. Past Master Workman j. M.
Diment is also mentioned.
! Memhershin Ia 81 600.
At yesterday afternoons session
Grand Recorder Charles p. Larson
reported that Minnesota membership
! Of the order was Loco. The receipts
! of the grand lodge last year were
$5O2,O34.65 and the beneficiary funt
is now credited with balance of $13,
SO6.89. Last night Levi lodge, No. 10
of Minneapolis, exemplif1ed degree
work and tonight the staff of Mime
haha lodge, No. 81, Of Minneapolis
will perform degree work.
The following officers were re
elected yesterday afternoon at the an
grand lodge, Degree of Honor. il
Woodman hall: Mrs. Anna G. Nil
son, Morris grand chief of honor
Mrs. Myra L. Sprague, Long Lake
grand lady Of honor; Mrs. Frances
Buell. Olsen, st. Paul, grand recorder
Miss Daisy Bixby, Sank Center, CRANE
usher. Mrs. Lizzie Schroeder, st. Paul
and Mrs. Addie Baker, Minneapolis
were chosen grand chief of honor am
grand receiver.
A resolution looking toward tn
erection of home for the friendless
to be established in the Minnesota
jurisdiction, was introduced yesterda
afternoon and was referred to specia
committee for investigation.
Degree of Honor Elects.
The grand lodge, Degree of Honor
completed its election of officers to
day at Woodman hail. st. Paul, as fol
lows:
Mrs. Anna, C. Nelson. Morris, gram
chief of honor; Mrs. Mira L. Sprague
Long Lake, grand lady of honor; Mrs
Frances Buell. Olson, grand recorder
Miss Daisy Bixby, Sank Center, gran
usher; Mrs. Lizzie Schroeder, st. Pau
grand chief of ceremonies; Mrs. Add
Baker, Minneapolis, grand receiver
: Miss Sue B. Dram, Willmar, insid
guard; Mrs. Laura B. Davis, Mankate
outside guard; Mrs. Anna c. Nilsor
Mrs. Jennie r.. Williamson and Mrs
{ Ada III. Wilson, representatives to tn
supreme lodge.