The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-04
Grand Lodge Meeting Closed With Installation of Off, CerS - Rebekah State Assembly Holds Busy
 Sessions

 cers for the ensuing year, the Ala bama grand lodge of the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows adjourned yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock after two-day session at Fraternal hall.
 Business matters occupied the morning session yesterday, and the annual appropriation of $15,000 to the Odd Fellows home for the widows and orphans of members of the order was made. An additional appropria- tion of $5,000 was also made for the purpose of improving and remodeling the buildings of the institution at the dormitory and other equipment will be added
 Reports from the home show that 1t has had an unusually successful being cared for at the institution, and splendid farm lands which have been donated to the home make possi- ble the growing of practically all cared for.
 Retiring Address
 L. N. Buell., the retiring grand master, delivered his final address In his official capacity immediately pre- ceding the installation of the new of ficers yesterday afternoon. On be- half of all the retiring Nfficers he expressed their appreciation of the hearty support given by the mem bership of the order which has made the past year one of the most sue cessful years Odd Fellowship in Ala bama has ever enjoyed.
 The following officers were in stalled for the ensuing year: c. o. Jacobs, Woodlawn, grand master; J. R. Matthews, Birmingham. deputy grand master; Dr. A. W. Howell Electric, grand warden; H. c. Pollard, Huntsville, grand secretary; and J. c. Bowie, Talladega, grand treasurer.
 Ten members of the order were placed in nomination for grand war den. The election will take place in the subordinate lodges in October, and the grand master and other officers will canvass the vote in December.
 Meeting Adjourned
 Following his installation, the new grand master, c. O. Jacobs made a short inaugural address in which he thanked the Odd Fellows for the hon or done him in electing him to the highest office in the state grand lodge. He was followed by J. R. Matthews who also expressed his ap- preciation for his election. The meet ing adjourned with the singing of God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
 Altogether the reports of the va- rious committees and officers made during the meeting of the grand lodge showed that Odd Fellowship has made rapid gains in the state during the past year, and officials of the next year wilt be even more success ful.
 State Assembly
 Simultaneously with the meeting Of the Odd Fellows during the past two days has been the annual gathering of Rebekahs, the woman's auxiliary to the order. Yesterday the follow ing officers were elected and in- stalled in this division of the order for the coming year.
 Mrs. Emma Jackson, Mobile. presi- dent; Mrs. Lilla Jacobs, Woodlawn. vice president; Mrs. Martha Haynie Montgomery warden; Mrs. May Brunson, Mobile, secretary; Mrs Elm ma Shropshire, Birmingham, treasur- CT; Mrs. Clara Miller, Cullman, mar shal; Mrs. Bessie Evans, Woodlawn, conductor Mrs. Myrtle Hollis, Quin- ton, chaplain; Mrs. Leila Anderson, Glencoe. inside guardian Mrs. Lillie Galloway, Mobile, outside guardian.
 Yesterday mornings session was begun with an impressive memorial service for the dead of the order. Officers read the service, and special music was rendered. The Rebekahs assumed the responsibility yesterday of caring for the grounds of the home at Cullman, and pledged $515 to this fund. The usual contribution to the home will be continued, and the mem bers of the auxiliary will continue during next year to send clothes and tion.
 Wire of Sympathy
 A wire of sympathy was sent to D. W. McGauhney of Mobile, past grand master of the Odd Fellows. who because of old age was unable to at tend the meeting. It was the first session of the grand lodge he has missed in many years.
 Mrs. Abbie R. Cramton was elected Q delegate to the meeting of the sov- ereign grand lodge. which will be held September 19, in Toronto The following committees were appointed
 Finance: Mrs. Bell Rowell. Bir- Mrs. Ella Hodges. Chat chee; Mrs. Lula D. Boswell, York. Mileage and Per diem: Mrs. Addie Woodrow, Birmingham; Mrs. Tommy Maxwell, Brookwood; Mrs. Hattie Finley, Blountsville. Credentials Mrs. May D. Brunson, Mobile; Mrs. J. McNabb. Cullman; Mrs. Jennie knoncke, Foley.
 The assembly adjourned yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Officers expressed themselves as being very much pleased at the progress of the auxiliary during the past year. Both the financial report and reports of new members Joining the organiza- ton during the past year, showed that this term had been the best in f ft1A '. cf f<- >F l.