Notice to Secretaries. OFFICE OF THE GRAND LODGE, B. OF L. F. To Secretaries of Subordinate Lodges: F. W. ARNOLD, G. S. and T. J. J. HANNAHAN, G. M. Protective Fund Assessment Notice No. 3. OFFICE OF THE GRAND LODGE, B. OF L. F. To Members of Subordinate Lodges: F. W. ARNOLD, G. S. and T. Yours fraternally, J. J. HANNAHAN, G. M. Notice to Secretaries. OFFICE OF THE GRAND LODGE, B. OF L. F. To Secretaries of Subordinate Lodges: F. W. ARNOLD, G. S. and T. J. J. HANNAHAN, G. M. Grand Dues Notice, 1903-1904, $2.00. To Members of Subordinate Lodges: OFFICE OF THE GRAND LODGE, B. OF L. F. SIRS AND BROTHERS-You are hereby notified that the amount of two dollars ($2.00) for Grand Dues for the year ending June 30, 1904, is now due and must be paid on or before July 1, 1903. Any member failing or refusing to make payment of his Grand Dues as above required, will stand expelled, said expulsion taking effect July 2d. Collectors are required to deliver their returns for Grand Dues, together with the proper statements, to the Treasurers of their Lodges not later than July 5th, and Treasurers are required to forward the same so as to reach the Grand Lodge not later than July 20th, as provided in Section 170 of the Constitution. Yours fraternally, F. W. ARNOLD, G. S. and T. J. J. HANNAHAN, G. M. TO SUBORDINATE LODGES: Beneficiary Statement OFFICE OF GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, PEORIA, ILL., May 1, 1903. The following is a statement of receipts in the Beneficiary Department for the month of April, 1903: RECEIPTS. 88 232 171 00 294 88 214 225 215 270 75 155 124 00 217 103 338 50 165 105 62 25 167 100 50 229 267 106 351 412 1 75 352 102 50 414 50 353 244 50 415 96 75 168 95 25 230 568 00 292 42 00 354 157 75 416 149 45 359 25 107 197 50 169 343 25 231 321 25 293 105 50 355 157 75 417 89 46 56 25 108 128 75 356 109 183 00 171 82 00 233 141 75 295 203 75 357 276 25 110 251 50 172 80 00 234 111 322 75 173 173 50 235 341 297 144 00 359 50 44 00 112 43 25 174 857 50 236 348 00 298 121 50 360 51 135 25 113 192 00 175 397 50 237 362 75 299 119 25 52 241 50 114 47 00 176 158 50 238 169 00 300 54 197 00 116 77 25 178 419 00 423 50 472 189 50 474 94 ( 53 84 00 115 39 25 177 131 00 239..... 301 50 363 652 00 425 79 55 48 00 117 104 75 179 27 75 241 247 50 303 90 75 365 62 00 427 76 56 105 00 118 53 00 180 12 00 242 134 00 304 154 00 366 58 75 428 66 240 258 75 302 204 00 364 118 75 426 181 50 488 62 25 550 38 57 489 50 119 89 00 181 32 25 243 93 25 305 72 50 367 105 25 429 113 75 491 37 50 553 52 120 159 25 182 222 50 244 132 75 306 213 75 368 102 59 352 75 121 299 75 183 179 75 245 118 25 307 142 50 369 108 122 822:882 483 140 304 75 202 153 50 264 69 25 326 229 146 335 00 208 73 25 270 116 75 332 2882888 888 190 21 001252 256 001314 00 317, 58 88 Lodge No. Amount. Lodge No. Amount. Amount. Lodge No. Amount. 473 6668 520 00 521 76 នគ 452...... 514 71 00 5760 28838 Amount. Lodge No. Amount. .855,000.00 3 Our dear Sister Hannahan has left us. She, whose sweet quiet ways meant so much more than words, has passed into the great Beyond. Only a few short weeks ago we met and parted-never dreaming that we would meet no more on earth. She was a true friend and many will miss her kind words and loving deeds of charity. All these are recorded in the great book on High. Let us follow her examples, my sisters, then we will not fear death. We, too, will be ready for the call that will sooner or later come to all of us. She has entered into rest and peace. I wish to pay a tribute to one who, for two short years it has been my privilege to call friend and sister, Mrs. John J. Hannahan, who has passed to peace on the other side. A grand, strong, true heart, an unselfish life, a triumphant love, a perfect trust in the Divine strength and a gentleness that was of Heaven, were all enshrined in the frail form of this matchless Madonna. Ah! how we prayed to keep her, but God answered, "No, angel voices call her, you must let her go." JOSEPHINE C. WATTS. The sisters of the Ladies' Society extend sincere sympathy to the husband, parents and friends of Sister Minnie Buhl, of Fort Orange Lodge 113, who departed from this life April 9, 1903. Through the twinkling stars of night, Watching her darling asleep, Her spirit, so holy, is shedding its light, An unbroken vigil that spirit will keep. F. C. By the River. The river is dark, but the lights abide- From the beautiful shore where the bells ring "Rest!" Rest for the weary over the tide On the beautiful shore on the other side. 820 The first annual meeting of the Ladies' Societies of the State of Illinois will be held in Peoria, Ill., about the first of October. The exact date will be published in these columns later. The sisters of Hazel Lodge, who are well qualified to make this meeting productive of much good, will give to it their best efforts. They bespeak the co-operation of every sister in Illinois. "She said she'd love him and obey, He had to gain consent from her, 2. 3. 1. No. 142, Empire, Buffalo, N. Y. 127 4. 5. 6. 7. No. 59, Easter Lily, Pt. Jervis, 8. No. 101, Golden Link, Corning, 9. 78 63 57 54 10. No. 125, Charity, Jackson, Mich. 54 No. 112, Eureka, W. Philadelphia, Pa 53 Pay for Collectors and Secretaries. It is time we were waking up to the fact that the collector and secretary are deserving and faithful friends. How frequently we hear tardy members say: "The collector did not call round for my dues and assessment." Is the collector's compensation large enough to permit of her leaving her own employment to "call around?" Many lodges do not pay their collectors at all. This is rank injustice; and the wonder is that it is possible for them to find a member who will accept the office. A lodge of forty members should pay their collector at least $10 a year. Then she All along the line the brothers are be- will be willing to visit members person ginning to notice us. Good! Right this way, brothers, Old wives made young, Dull wives polished up, ally who are liable to suspension. What think you of a plan to fine all delinquents, using the fund thus created to advance the current assessments of tardy members? Let me hear from some of you. Whatever other plan you adopt, do not ask that faithful, long suffering collector to take money from her own purse to pay dues or assessments for that "lakadazial," "slow-paying," "call-around" member. To insure successful meetings the secretary should always be in her place. No other member can properly perform her duties during a single meeting. To do this she must often neglect other duties, and the lodge may expect her to do so, if they pay her for it. One who has never been a secretary does not realize the amount of clerical work connected with the office. Inquire into it. And remember, the laborer is worthy of his hire. Election. The feverish unrest for official honors, so detrimental to harmony, is upon us. Election time draws near. Right now is the time to plan your campaign for next year. Is your lodge stronger than it was a year ago? Is it doing better work? Has your membership increased? If not, there is something wrong, some place. If the wrong lies in the inefficiency of your officers, the remedy is at hand. "By their fruits ye shall know them." Have they realized that their positions brought work and care? If they have not, allow them to enjoy the comforts and leisure of high privates and put loyal sisters on guard. Our Grand Counselor Will Go to Hawaii. Accompanied by his secretary, Bro. Donehue, our Grand Counselor, Commissioner General Sargent, will make a long trip. A Washington paper prints the following: F. P. Sargent, Commissioner General of Immigration, will leave Washington this afternoon for an extended tour in connection with immigration affairs. He will go to New Orleans and along the Mexican border to Los Angeles. He will talk with immigrant inspectors and Chinese inspectors all along the line. After going to San Francisco he will leave for Hawaii, where he will pass upon plans for the new $30,000 immigrant station to be erected in Honolulu. On his way back he will go to the Puget Sound country and cities on the Northern Pacific coast, proceeding along the Canadian border to New York. A personal inspection of immigration affairs will be made by Mr. Sargent. First Annual Ball of L. S. 144. For the first time in the history of the city has a ball been given which was under the exclusive management of ladies, even the music being furnished by a lady orchestra, and not a man in any way connected with the management of the event. This occurred in this city Tuesday night. The members of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen have the honor of being the first to introduce and demonstrate that a man is not a necessary evil in the management of a successful social function in this city. These ladies conceived the idea of giving a ball and went to work to perfect arrangements which terminated Tuesday evening in one of the most pleasant and successful balls ever given in this city. One gentleman, who has attended every ball given in this city for the past six years, was heard to remark that Tuesday night's ball was the best managed and most pleasant one he ever attended. The ball room was well crowded when the grand march was taken up at 9:30, and from that hour until 4:30 in the morning the time was consumed in the carrying out of the well-arranged program. At 11 o'clock supper was served by the ladies on the stage of the opera house. Everything was done to make the time pleasant for those who were fortunate to attend, and the efforts were not in vain. These ladies will make this ball an annual affair, and in the future The Herald would recommend the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary to those who wish pointers as to the management of successful entertainments, especially balls.-The Herald, Yoakum, Tex. The Union Label. Sisters of the Ladies' Society, for all connected with your order there is plenty of work to do. Your first thought is to render assistance and give encouragement to the B. of L. F. Perhaps a few will frown upon your efforts if they are directed along other lines, but countless numbers will applaud. Women are working in stores, factories and offices, doing men's work and getting less pay, for no other reason than thisthey are women. Why this discrimination? As far as I am concerned, I shall speak out for what is right and just for all who toil; and say, equal work, equal pay for doing it. And I claim it is a part of your |