The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-08
Sons OF NORWAY
OF nation MEET
SUPREME LODGE IN SESSION AT
GRAND FoRKs--LARGE At
TENDANCE. YESTERDAY.

Grand Forks, N. D., July S.-Success-
full in getting the work Of the organiza-
ton well started at the opening ses-
sion yesterday, indications are that the
supreme lodge of the Sons Of Norway
will remain in session until Saturday
evening. by which time it is expected
that the work can be cared for.
There was very good attendance at
the session in the morning. which was
held in the oratorio auditorium with
President S. Serumgard presiding.
The members of the order are well
pleased with the progress made UP to
the present time.
There are so many matters of i'm
portance for consideration that every
minute Of the time will be occupied
in that manner, and the delegates at
tending expect to find but little time
for recreation, except in the evenings,
when they win be cared for by the
members Of Warden lodge Of Grand
Forks.
Committees Named.
One Of the first matters up was the
naming of the committees by Presi-
dent Serumgard, and the following
were announced:
Resolutions-S. G. Iverson, st. Paul:
L. o. Haug, Minneapolis; Olaf E. Aye,
Chicago.
Press-P. Stromme, Grand Forks; G.
Lund, Seattle; S. Malmin, Sharon.
Reports-A. Charleston, Fargo; c.
Golee, Chicago; G. Host Leeds.
Special Committee on Labor Bureau
liver Odegard, Minneapolis; A. An
derson, Chicago; N. Magnusson, Souris.
All Of these committees will prepare
their reports and make them before
the close Of the convention.
Yesterday afternoon one of the mat
tiers taken up was the report of the
committee on changing the ritual. The
law committee, which has promulgated
several big changes in the constitu-
ton, also reported, and that matter will
take up a great deal Of time, as it is
quite extensive.
In addition to these reports there
are other matters which will be taken
up during the remaining days of the
meeting.
May Establish Grand Lodges.
The establishment Of grand lodges is
one Of the questions before the supreme
lodge this year. These grand lodges
would be given jurisdiction over the
different states, all acting, Of course,
under the direction Of the supreme
lodge, which would then meet bien-
nially. .-.
This proposed change results from
the fact that the Sons of Norway are
now bringing about the organization of
the several lodges in the western states |
with those of this section. In the west
ern states of Idaho, Washington, Ore |
gon and California they already have |
the grand lodges established, and by |
them for the order in this |
district, uniformity would be attained. |
Illinois, Wisconsin and |
North and South Dakota are the states |
In this territory in which the lodge is |
organized.
Officers of the Order,
The officers of the order are, Presi-I
dent S. Serumgard Of Devils Lake:
Vice President Rove of Milwaukee:
Secretary L. Stavnheim of Minneapo-
lis; Treasurer B. o. Draxton of Min
and Trustees c. Sunby of Du-
uth,' M. Rosness of st. Paul and H.
Askeland of Minneapolis. They. consti-
-ute the board Of directors.
In Good Condition.
Reports .that were made by the presi-
lent and other officers show that the
is in excellent condition.
There are at the present time g.
1876 members in the order, and every
eature of the work is being carried out
n an excellent and entirely satisfac-
DRY manner.
Will Entertain Visitors.
Warden lodge OF the Sons of Norway
will provide entertainment for the
yisitors.
This evening there will be a big ban
luet with H, Bendeke as toastmaster.
Ind during the evening he will call on
several Of the important visitors pres
mt, among them Pres. 8. Serumgard Of
Devils Lake, Atty. Olaf Ray of Chi
ago, State Auditor Samuel Iverson of
Minnesota and DR.. Klavness, together
With several others. The banquet will
'e served in the auditorium. Music
Will be provided by the Eleanor Olson
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