Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-18

The act mentioned in my last re-
port, which incorporates our grand
lodge as a distinctively legal corpora
ton, was duly passed by the Legisla-
ture and only waits acceptance by you
to become fully effective. Certainly
there can be no objection to this ac-
ton. 1t does not, of itself change
our relations or obligations in any
way, except that under possible con-
tingencfes it guards our members
from any personal liability for acts Of
the grand lodge or its Indebtedness
and would allow us to do business as
a legal corporation no matter what
might befall the parent body.
l hope to be able at the coming ses-
sion to present amendments to our
laws continuing the step-rate beyond
age 55 for those who do not feel able
to take the level rate at or before that
age, and if possible to further relieve
those on the half-cash plan. Schemes
We're submitted to the executive COM
mittee and approved by it's members,
but to my regret. at this time await
sanction, amendment, or condemnation
| by the consulting actuary.
During the year 1 have attended
| few meetings of subordinate lodges,
! such as the Grand Master Workman
directed, and have been encouraged, in
most cases, by the spirit manifested
and the increasing interest and 10y
atty developing among our members.
| trust with wise and careful action
taken at the coming session another
year will see the order in Maine in a
better condition. all things being con-
sidered. than it has ever been before.
l fully appreciate the continued
confidence reposed in me and the uni
| form Kindness and consideration
which have received from our men,
bership.
REPORT OF GRAND MEDICAL Ey-
AMINER.
The report of the Grand Medical
Examiner, DR.. j. F. Hill of Waterville.
was as follows:
To the officers and members of the
Grand Lodge, A. o. U. W., of Maine:
Brothers:-1t again becomes my
| duty to present to you and the order
my report regarding the work of my
department for the year 1909.
Number of applications received
| from Jan. /, 1909, to jan /,
1910 Observation-Disclosures. 50
| i''Jeo'iois ''.'''.... ...........
1t Will be noticed by the small num-
| Der OF reflections that the class of ap-
| pllcants has been OF unusual quality.
In the month of January 1909 there
were seven applications accepted; one
from Union Lodge. two from Mystic.
two from Friendship. one from Pitts
field and one from Aroostook
| In the month of February there were
| two applications: one accepted from
Crescent Lodge and one rejected from
| Protection.
In the month of March there were
zine applications accepted: one from
Crescent, one from Pittsfield, two from
Watervlle, one from Aroostook. two
from Mt. Abram, one from Montcalm
and one from Norridgewock
In April there were five accented.
one from Crescent, three from Au-
Susta and one from Enterprise.
In May there were two accepted:
one from Bucksport and one from
kingman
In June there We're two accepted;
one from Rochambeau, one from
Thomas Goodall.
In July there We're three accepted:
two from Waterville, one from Nor
ridgewock
In August there was one accepted
from Norridgewock
In September there were two ac-
cepted one from Union and one from
Crescent
In October there were no examira-
lions.
In November there were II accent
ed; l. from Norridgewock; three from
Anchor, one from Waterville, one from
Rockland. Also two reflections from
Norridgewock
In December there We're 80 accepted;
20 from Norridgewock; five from An
chor. two from Andrews, two from Mt.
Abram and one from Waterville.
There have been SO deaths during
the year. and | would respectfully re-
fer you tosthe death record under the
Grand Recorders report for details.
The nomination of officers followed.
Three candidates Were named for the
position of Grand Master Workman
Grand Overseer J. H. Mcmahon of
Waterville, who was placed in nomin-
alton by Roscoe Hanson of Waterville
Lodge James j. Maher of Augusta
Lodge. No. 6S, who was placed in NOM
nation by George II. Cameron of An
Choir Lodge of Bangor and Charles F.
Meservey, of Rockland Lodge, No. 81.
who was placed in nomination by Past
Grand Master Workman d. II. Phelan
of Ash Point. 1t was supposed until
ate Wednesday night that Grand Mas
ter Workman William H. Paine of
SkoWhegan would be a candidate for
denomination, but his withdrawal was
announced Thursday morning before
tie convention opened.
The election of officers was the most
important business of the afternoon
session. James J. Maher of Augusta
Lodge. No. &c. was chosen grand mas
ter workman, receiving as votes to %
for J. II. Mcmahon of Waterville and
Il for Charles E. Meservey of South
ThoEaston. Other officers were chos-
en- as follows:
Grand foreman-W. A. Vannah,
Waldoboro.
Grand overseer-Edwin A. Porter, |
pitt