Evening journal., 1919-11-19
Odd FELLOWS
GAIN 50 MEMBERS
contInued from Flrsl Pase.

master OF the Delaware I. o. o. F.
The other Offices 10 be llled by cleo
tion are those Of grand warden, grand
secretary and grand treasurer. w. w.
Douty is mentioned for grand secre-
tary, while p. ]. Isaacs is candidate
for grand treasurer.
-ae appolntive Offices 70 be filled by
The grand master are those Of grand
marshal, grand conductor, grand her
aid, grand chaplain and grand inside
guardsman.
Grand Master George II. Bennett sub
mtted an interesting report Of the
work Of the order in this state during
the past year. The report in part iJl-
lows:
''The year just closing flnds our or
der on the upward grade, now num-
bering over 5000 members. This Is due
10 the zeal and energy displayed by
the members of the different lodges,
and to whom belongs the credit OF the
onward stride our order has made this
year.
Harmony and good fellowship prevail
throughout the jurisdiction.
There is a great rejoicing and good
feeling In our hearts, when we realize
since last we met in annual session our
boys have come back from overseas
and from the training camps, and from
our battleshlps, to find their loved ones
at home and brothers at the lodges
waiting with outstretched hands to
give them a warm and brOtherly re-
,eption."
In conclusion the grand master says:
The closing year has been very
pleasant and prosperous year In our
order We have gained numerically,
financially and in fraternal spirit.
During the past year have visited
every lodge in the jurisdiction and
some OF them two and three times.
have found activity and good fellow
ship prevailing In most all OF the
lodges. There are three or four lodges
that are a little lacking In the Interest
aud spirit OF Odd Fellowship, but by
careful attention and encouragement
viii soon be revived.
Everywhere l have been received in
a most cordial manner and always
found the extended hand and hearty
handshake Of my brethren.
Il have installed all Of the lodges
in New Castle county both In the.
spring and fall terms and also the
lodge az Seaford in the fall
The rural lodges are 10 be congrat-
ulated for the activity and Interest dis
played in increasing their numbers.
"'-he city lodges are fully capable or
taking care Of themselves. There is al
ways something Of great interest and
Importance being carfied out.
In conclusion, desire TO- thank this
Grand body for the honor they nave
conferred upon me.
81 thank the staff Of grand lodge Of
fcers for their loyal support and good
work during my administration.
"I thank our genial grand secretary,
W. w. DOuty. who was always willing
10 assist me and give me counsel ana
advice.
10 Past Grand Masters John T..
NIagee and George y. Bailey for ser
vices rendered / also tender my sincere
thanks
To the degree STATS OF Delaware
Lodge. No. 1, Fairfax Lodge. No. s.
Eden Lodge. No. 81 and Crystal fount
No. TO- tender my sincere thanks and
appreciation for the valuable services
they rendered i'm impressing the beauti-
fol teachings OF our ritual upon our
newly-made Odd Fellows.
Il shall never forget these degree
staffs as they were always ready ana
willing 20 assist me in promoting the
interests OF our noble and glorious or
der
And as I surrender the gayel. the
mower and authority 10 my successor
In office. I wish for him a most sue
rsssful and prosperous administration
during his term OF office, and trust and
prav that the Supreme Grand Master
of ihe Universe will ever guide our
hearts. thoughts and actions in the
furthorance OF those plans TO promote
our best interests and our duty TO all
mankind.
"Fraternally submitted.
GEO. II. BENNETT.
Grand Master"
Grand Secretary William D. Douty
shows In his report the order has
GAINED 333 in membership during the
year The report gives the following
interesting figures:
Membership. /
Number reported last year 4,99l J
Initiated this year ........... Jl2
Admitted by card ............ "
Reinstated .................... 10
Admitted by transfer GER i
tiilcate .....................
5.i6O
Withdrawn by card ......... none
Suspended .............'''''.' l2t
Died ..................... oJ 3
Withdrawn by dismissal card II
Expelled .................'.''' houc
2s7 !
" 1923
Error in last report ..........
sist gs 1910 .1'........... -F 4s2i
Gain in membership ........ S55
Number OF lodges ............ SO
Relief.
Number OF brothers relieved 800
Number OF weeks OF sickness ABB
Number OF brothers buried o.. 50
Number OF brothers wives
buried ..................... o5
Amount paid for sick relief S i2.364.5O
Amount paid for burial OF
males ...................... s'5S0.oo
AmSIa' msIss pl'u ,...'.' lo' our''' o' 's 10000
families pau .................... 'o' "u 1880
Amount paid for outside
charitable purposes ...... 62339 ]