Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-09-17
A. |. U. W. ADOPTS
 LEVEL RATE PLAN
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step rate. This new legislation will become effective July 1, 1915. Seme new arrangements will De made con corning the old member whose ncccs- sary high rate has been source Of some contention in the pas ard which problem will disappear under the ned order of things.
 Another amendment which was adopted changes the. maximum age limit for admission into the ofder from 45 to 50 years, there being men of such age who have expressed de- sire to join the order as Beneficiary members.
 Part of the afternoon was devoted amending other portions of the con- sttutiOn to correspond with the greater changes mentioned.
 Supplementary reports of the fi- nance committee, which showed the excellent financial condition of the order, were heard and adopted.
 Shortly after the lodge was called to order, Grand Master John R. Frazier in very appropriate and touching manner commended the splendid service in the past four years of Miss Mary Harrington, as sistant to Grand Recorded Murry, and at the close of his speech presented her with a valuable lavallier, a token AestoWed upon her by the grand lodge representatives and officers. Miss Harrington responded showing appreciation of the gift.
 Following this Supreme Master Workman M. Narvic on behalf of him. self and the grand lodge members commended the work of Grand Master Workman Frazier, and presented MT. Frazier with an elegant gold watch, also a gift from the representatives and grand Jorge officers. MT. Frazier responded briefly saying:
 "This was unnecessary after the honors conferred on me yesterday"
 Supreme Grand Master w. M Nar- vic, who departed last night for his home at Muscatine, Iowa, made farewell address just prior to ad- journment which was roundly ap- plauded by all members present. Af- ter few pleasing remarks by Gen. Thos. Green of Pine Bluff the lodge adjourned and the members were taken for an automobile ride about the city and over several of the high ways.
 Lady in Grand Lodge.
 One feature of the grand lodge not heretofore mentioned is that for the first time in the Arkansas jurisdiction was the grand lodge degree conferred upon a lady member, that lady being Mrs. T. Crawford of Texarkana, Ark.
 This mornings meeting will close the essions. Reports of the committee on good of the order and committee on resolutions will be heard and the grand lodge officers will be installed.
 In speaking of the meetings last night Grand Master Workman Frazer said that the gathering had been the greatest, most harmonious and gen. orally satisfactory, especially as to important business legislation, ever held by Arkansas jurisdiction.
 The delegates and members enjoyed the first real social session last even- ing when number of fine talks on the good of the order were made by Grand Master Workman Frazer and J. o. Wade of Little Rock and General Thos. Green of Pine Bluff Musical oclcCtIOuS we're gwen dL regular. H. tervals by Seibert's orchestra.
 After the speechmaking and re- treatments had been worked off the program. dancing was enjoyed by those who cared for this form of amusement. Many of the members indulged in the light fantastic and en- joyed dancing to the strains of Sci bert's orchestra until late hour.
 The local automobile committee de- sires to express their thanks to those who loaned their automobiles yester- day afternoon when the delegates were taken for a drive. Even more autos were on the ground than were required to care for the visitors.
 Orpheo Monday, My Official Wife"