Vice Master Chas Bennett occupied the chair. Lodge being opened in due form the minutes of the preeceding meeting were read and approved.
E. Mc Vick applied for reinstatement -- he having been expelled for non-payment of dues. The applicant was balloted for and elected and the Master declared him duly reinstated. P. H. Swartwort a member of the Great Western Lodge No 4 previous to [illegible] disorganization, applied for admission by dispensation from the Grand Lodge.
The applicant was balloted for and elected and declared a member of the Lodge.
The proposition of James H. Reese was declared forefeited.
The offices of Fin Secy & Treasurer were abolished in accordance with the new constitution, and Brother James Smith was elected Financier of the Lodge. Death Claims Nos 45 -- 46 & 47 were ordered paid on a basis of $20.00 each.
Brother Bennett remitted to the Lodge $15.00 re his bill of $100.00 for his expense as delegate to the convention, which was accepted. Brother Tom Long was allowed $15.00 & Bro Wm Cronin $5.00 for sick benefits.
Close of the Regular Meeting Sunday Nov.13th 10/81
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