Terre Haute Ind Dec 28/85
The lodge opened in Regular session Worthy Past Master E V Debs in the chair The minutes of the previous meeting were Read & approved
Propositions for Membership
Reports of Committees
Communications
Admission of Candidates
Frank James being in waiting in the Ante Room He was duly initiated a member of Vigo lodge N
o16 B of L F.
Communication
To the officers and members of Vigo lodge N
o16 B of L F. On account of my Official Duties it is impossible for me to attend the Meetings And I Therefore tender my Resignation and desire a final withdrawl [sic] from the order
on motion the communication was Received and a final withdrawl [sic] was granted
Bills for Allowance
Bill of James Smith as Janitor Ending January 1
st/86 to the amount of $12
50 Gas Bill for Oct & Nov $2
80 which was allowed $2
00 for Postage for financier
Communication
Communication was Read from the Grand Officers giving the Revision of the constitution and also the proceedings and communications between the the [sic] G S & Treasures of B of L. F E V Debs And on motion the circulars were Received and ordered placed on file and also a vote of thanks and hearty approval of the action of the Grand Officers in denouncing Arbitrary Legislation of the B of L E [sic] or any other organization who advances such legislation which is contrary to the spirit of our American Government which we hope will live forever.
Election of Officer
Bro O E Fox was Elected by Acclamation and the Secretary was instructed to cast the Ballot for him 23 ballots as Master of Vigo lodge N
o16
Bro Sacks was unanimously Elected as Magazine agent for ensuring tem the Secy cast 25 votes
Grievances Committe [sic]
was Selected and which the Secretary was order to cast the ballott [sic] of Vigo lodge 23 votes Each the Master declared them duly Elected Jeff Brennan Paul Stewart Warren Thompson Al Horum and Frank Gross
Election of Officers
Bro H Sacks was empowered to appoint two Assistants to assist him in his duties as Magazine Agent
There being no further business the lodge closed in Regular form
| John F O'Reilly |
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O. E. Fox |
