Excerpt from Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, at Its Thirtieth Grand Annual Communication: Held at Chicago, October 4, 5 and 6, A. L. 5870 The M. W. Grand master introduced to the Grand Lodge M. W. Bro. Thomas J. Pickett, Past Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Illinois, and now a member of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kentucky, and Representative, thereat of this Grand Lodge. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, at Its Thirty-First Grand Annual Communication: Held at Chicago, October 3, 4, and 5, A. L. 5871 First then it becomes my painful duty to announce, that since we last met, a num ber of our beloved Brethren have been called TO eternal rest. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Proceedings of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, of the State of Illinois: At Its Thirty-Seventh Grand Annual Communication, Held at Chicago, October 3d, 4th and 5th, A. L. 5876 Twelve months have been told ofi by the swift recurring days since we last met as a Grand Lodge, and as we stand on the dividing line between two Masonic years - ere we review the labors of the old and take counsel for the new - our grate ful hearts instinctively turn towards Him whose loving kindness has been about us as a mantle, and on whose care we rest as in the hollow of a mighty hand. But as we stand here rejoicing in our strength, we do not forget the beloved brother in his weakness, the Grand! Master of our choice, who, in enforced exile, is seeking health beneath milder skies; but from every heart goes up a prayer for his restoration to his brethren, and to his wife and little ones who watch for his coming with Iove's wistful eyes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Proceedings of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, of the State of Illinois, at Its Thirty-Sixth Grand Annual Communication, Held at Chicago, October 5th, 6th and 7th, A. L. 5875 Due returns have been made by the proxies of their action under my authority with one exception, but I learned from other sources that the duty delegated in that case was duly performed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Proceedings of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, of the State of Illinois, at Its Thirty-Third Grand Annual Communication: Held at Chicago, October 7th, 8th and 9th, A. L. 5873 Another twelve months have passed, and again we are permitted to assemble in Grand Communication, and it becomes my pleasant duty to extend to you, one and all, a most fraternal and hearty welcome. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Proceedings of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, of the State of Illinois, at Its Thirty-Second Grand Annual Communication Held at Chicago, October 1, 2 and 3, A L. 5872 All money received for the fund was paid over to the Treasurer, and by him deposi ted to the credit of a separate account in bank, and paid out by checks upon orders drawn by the President and attested by the Secretary of the Board. The immediate disbursements were made by the Secretary, under the supervision of the executive committee, and a full and detailed report was presented at each monthly meeting of the Board, examined and vouched for by a sub-committee, and approved by the Board. The books of the-secretary and Treasurer were examined and compared with the vouchers by the undersigned and found to be correct, in eve ry particular, and kept with a degree-of accuracy and fullness of detail which can not be too highly recommended. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.