Vigo Lodge Transcript of December 10, 1882: Indiana State University Library

Terre Haute Ind. Sunday Dec. 10^th 1882

The Lodge met in regular session, with worthy Master Fox in the chair.

The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.

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Reports of Committees

The Committee in the matter of the change against Bro. W^m Dodson for drunkenness reported that the charge had been sustained & recommended his suspension for thirty days. The report was concurred in and the Committee discharged.

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The Committee in the matter of the charge against H. T. Davis for exposing the secret work of the Order, submitted a report of not guilty and recommended the acquittal of the accused. The report was concurred in and the Committee discharged.

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Admission of Candidates

Mr. James OBrien an elected candidate was admitted to full membership in the Order.

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Bills for Allowance

A bill of Bro. James Smith of Vigo Lodge in the sum of $6²⁰ for visiting Bro. M. Cadle at Decatur, Ill. was allowed also a bill in favor of E. D. Harry in the sum of $17.⁰⁰ for a wardrobe.

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Expulsions

Bros. F. H. Mullen and D. F. O'Connell were declared expelled for non-payments of dues.

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Withdrawal Cards

A. C. Simmons was granted a withdrawal card to join N^o 63

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The following by-laws were adopted: --

That the dues of this Lodge for the year ending Dec. 31^st 1883 be $3.⁰⁰ per year. That the same be made payable quarterly.

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The dues and assessments 15 & 16 of Bros. Ebbage and Cadle were allowed on account of sickness.

Close of the meeting Sunday Dec. 10/82