The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-25
w. w. Fegan, Grand coun-
cillor, Issues Edict to the
Councils Of Two States
MARCH 20 DATE FOR
THE FINAL W1NDUP
Proposes Big Boost in Mem
bership on That Day
Wants New Record.

w. W. SS8hus 6E0V0 SVutieVAO* W
the Mianesots.North Dakota grand
Jurisdiction Of the U. c. T., has issued
IN edict to. the councils Of the two
states hxins March % as a special. day
for the initiation Of new members.
Cndert the ,dispensation issued by
Grand coVnselor Fetan every council
will be permitted on that day to re-
seiye:, elect and Initiate candidates
March s9- marks the close Of the
fiscal yelr. 81 the grand domain. and
Mr.. FeEaH 10 anxious to make a big
showing Tor. the yeir that he is in the
ONCE. az head OF the grand council.
During the past quarter he. cites the
fact that stle u. G. T.-.added ia new
members TO .its rolls in the twenty
e's Ms: re y te s,i rs 81 'f present at the
i~nitiatory ceremonies at the council
having the greatest. number Of mem.
bers for Initiation on that night. and
each council will notify him several
days In advance. - to the number
they expect, giving him an opportunity
to reach the place.
Mr.. Fegan's' Edict!
Here Is. Ar. yegan's edict to the
Y. G. T. OF the two states:
To All Councils, Grand Jurisdiction.
Minnesota and North Dakota. United
Commercial Travellers Of America.
Greeting and CONGRATULATIONS:
The universal prosperity enjoyed by
U beloved order during the year just
closed, particularly the magnificent
increase in membership in our own
Jurisdiction for the quarter ending
the three months Of ia members. is
a source Of extreme satisfaction.
With the attendant enthusiasm now
manifest throughout the grand do
main We should put forth every. effort
to augment our forces and work to the
end that all councils shall share in a
substantial increase in m%embership
81. That prompt action be taken
urd dSsf March e. 3 i l saH Is isrs ,ss. ds sig:
mated az q special date when all sub.
ordinate ceuReiis. arc to hold special
sessions. when the faithful are to as.
semble In their respective council
chambers for partie,pation in the
casion OF special festivities.
granted to all Minnesota and North
Dakota councils to receive applica.
tlohs for membership. elect and in.
itlate such candidates on n and the
uAme Q2tNs :14eSSN 81. i.
1t Is further decreed and directed;
that all members under suspension
for delinquency in accounts. may be
reinstated upon the payment. Of two
dollars" (t2) for their credit In the
indemnity fund plus other conetitu-
tional charges. This decision bear,
supreme concurrence and is Of great.
est import. canceling a large illegal
Indebtedness and through proper or.
gained effort We should be able tc
secure the return of many delinquen,
members. We are on the last lapse
for 1s12-l213-let reinstatements be
our speciality henceforth.
In conclusion. brethren. make pro
per preparations for March 20. Pro
claim to all this Anal roundup. Sc
your ceremonies Of installation Of of,
fcers for this date. completing tn,
year: with our present Official staff
according them all credit due. Insti
tute at once this membership cam
patgn. See that an invitation to re
amliate 70 extended to every suspended
member. Let US all strengthen oul
devotion to beloved order ant
may success attend you. each respec
tive council contributing to and exalt
ing. In the years progress and ad
vancement Of the worlds foremos
commercial travellers fraternity.
Witness my hand and the seal O
the grand council. Dated at Crane
Forks. N: D., this twenty-1fth day o
January. a. D. 1913.
w. w. Fegan.
Attest. Grand Counselor
Grand Secretary