Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-23
WAR BENEFIT FUND
OPERATING IN F. OF A.
Terms of General Tax Through
Increased Dues Made Com
pulsory by Grand Court

A conference at executive Headquarters,
Foresters of America. 1907 Arch street, with
Grand Chief Ranger r. V. Farley presiding,
was held in accordance with an edict of the
Grand Court Convention, that the execu-
tive council together with the Grand Court
law committee and the Past Grand Chief
rangers. should convene and complete the
details of the temporary mortuary fund,
created to pay the funeral benefits of all
members killed or dying as the result of
injuries while in the military service of
the Government during the war
', Those present were. executive council
Brothers Farley, .Comber.. Clancy; grand court
Ra1,Sed law committee; P. G., C r. Bacon; p. c;
CHEF Gaef,I rangers % T SrroS nrOUks G Bradley
For4' & e. 4; %SySsrEy i + kirt HfSSs II; y. Mass: =
The subject vas discussed in rs many phases
points A printed official communication. will
wori! done In the meantime e's'a Synopsis PSI Us is
ss by p e. G r nrsds gd
not rSra resGut,Gn but law passed BY The grand
SS sS
ye and bs In q fu force rsS 5d ,bdt SeGt July
is given and the executive council must enforce
for failure Of any court to make K the S "a
ds ana 81 ne In Ike sym S
tionai liability Of charges being preferred such
even H' M, IS
sad eommentary upon humsh inconsistency that
s na h Ss sight Tfddfd DE- tho sS
principles Involved. and to maintain their own
tory tactics movements that should be generously
Questions will arise that need solution and TO
all honest pertinent queries an answer will
pertant play with words no SeSd Viii fS be tahen
IT is the time for action. not for idle outbursts
Of mere debate devotees seeking notoriety.
weekly 70 nS ssnf PET IT msSSf
to add i as dues les, It is an extra & sum and should
sonal seif-sacriace. as was the Widows mite.
upon each M ndydgsi tS & who is aGtTated by heart
sSenerS9siy and the true spirit OF fraternity
& avs e
added tribute demanded Of him.
A members upon the roster except enlisted
esmpd hs nn tax
sd must pay d in fun eaSh quarter for al SO en-
court court should demand ali to promptly pay, and and
s for even MI il some members become prSSy
clpded not having r even PAL PAID that small tribute
amounts am 50 paid u, for them at the wnd:up q
hs % III % Of isa5 eSs
Farley is very explicit and clear in intents and
purposes. and all courts should give ready com
ssHSs icy as ss faa
display Of Its power to do good must not be
i ws rs the first Of the
nntsd in Ties OWE the ehas nstpn %ss
make assurance. doubly sure as to the NOR.
tuary benefits OF Its martyrs of liberty. but it
also protects the local treasures which are
the newly created fund insures them"
The Supreme Court convention at its four davs
sessions next week will have a number OF prob
lens to SOLVE reays MSsS TO W0s is
note as compared with other matters 10 be
acted upon, still are OF interest to the general
r. shd IS SH R
Supreme cenvent!ons to be held every four
present. Supreme officers terms to be made
sppIe%s O.sanizsrs. RTGpo.ltlGn to create such
supervsion Of the Supreme Executive, which
are those not connected with any Grand Court.
f. TsIss % and nans allowing rensatss
bers, who apply within six months after pre-
clusion, to retain the honors acquired prior to
thsE eeasasse spss Of eass sGt deposited within three
months the holder becomes in the position Of
a With Withdrawal member me- rr,,sr. ,,,u >. o,
o to benets six Months from the date e''ts Sf tss
Junior clearance card members to be entitled
to benefits three months from date OF card
Grand Executive Councils empowered to de-
eide certain cases against subordinate courts
Subordinate courts. by unanimous vote. to