The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-09-19
GOOD YEAR FOR
ODD FELLOWS
Echoes From Grand Lodge Of
North Carolina.
CONFIDENCE IN LEADERS.
Endowment Secretary p. A. Richard.
son Made Highly Encouraging Re.
port at Recent Meeting In Green's.
boro-coIonel James II. Young Elect
cd Grand Master by Unanimous Vote.


boro-coIonel James II. Young Elect
cd Grand Master by Unanimous Vote.
Greensboro. N. C.-The recent dis
trict grand lodge No. Z, Grand United
Order Of Odd Fellows, which convened
in this city was an epochal affair
in the annals Of this representative
body. One of the most encouraging
events Of the sessions was the report
of the district grand endowment secre-
tary, P. A. Richardson of Nashville,
N. 9. He has assured the stability of
this department., which has been made
by him one Of the best features Of the
fraternity for the members.
Mr.. Richardson's report was weighty
with facts relative to the healthy
growth Of his department He has the
confidence of the members, and the
pessimists that are always found In
such bodies have been quieted by the
unprecedented success of this depart,
ment. He has made this endowment
feature meet a peculiar need of the
fraternity, and without playing to the
whims of any man he has, with his
strict adherence to business and
strength of character, inspired the
thousands of members Of its lodges
throughout the state to aspire to high
er things
Secretary Richardson said in part:
"our stakes must be strengthened ana
our ropes heightened to meet the in
creased exactions upon us. The hand
of destiny is guiding us, and no more
hopeful sign could be anticipated than
the unexpected action Of the executive
committee in placing a man Of power,
influence and experience in this chair
to carry on the work of our beloved
and lamented Catus."
Colonel James H. Young of Raleigh
was placed at the head Of the frater-
nifty by the executive board. He was
elected by the unanimous vote Of the
grand lodge as district grand master.
Continuing, Mr.. Richardson asserted:
Taken altogether we are In better
condition so far as this department
goes than we have ever been. Not
only our resources are larger, but we
are becoming more proficient In our
business, more systematic and accurate
in our reports, more familiar with the
system We are trying to develop and
are thereby making 1t more effective.
The death rate has steadily decreased.
In spite Of the activity Of the reaction
aries to the contrary, the increase Of
membership has kept pace with the
records of former years, and the policy
fee has maintained our surplus at
about the same ratio per member.
"This burden was placed where 1t
belonged-upon the person
who derives the benefit therefrom. We
believe that we have as safe and as
sound a contract and as equitable
code Of laws as will be found in any
fraternal order in the state or in the
bureau Of any Jurisdiction
In the order. Our promptness in ad-
justing and settling death claims and
our stability as indicated by our as
sets above our liabilities should inspire
the confidence Of every Intelligent. un-
person"
The receipts for the year were $42,-
46S.51; paid out for death claims, $780,
1895. There are 14,50O financial men,
bers in the state Mr.. Richardson was
highly praised for the work that he is
doing. He was reelected by acclama-
ton. He Is a Mason, and In religious
circles throughout the state he is an
Important factor. He ably represents
the North Carolina conference at the
A. M. e. denomination general confer
ence. He Is successful business man
and does not approve Of anything that
works for the detriment Of his race.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are: Colonel James Fl. Young, Ra
leigh. district grand master: G.. G.
Caldwell. Gastonia. district deputy
grand master: J.'H. Johnson. Salisbury,
district grand secretary: Maurice Watts.
district grand treasurer The
next annual meeting Of the grand lodge
will be held in KinstOn In 1914.