. International official souvenir tenth biennial convention . remained loyal. Theheadquarters of the Grand Lodge had been moved to Kansas Cityfrom Chicago by the convention in 1894, but soon thereafter eventhe lodge at Kansas City succumbed to the inevitable—lack of con-fidence in the future success of the order—and the Grand Secretarywas kindly left alone by all others, many of whom wished him wellin his determination to add new lodges to the Brotherhood. CedarRapids lodge, the first lodge ever organized, always remained loyalwith a membership of about 30. and on one occasion advanced $25to t
. International official souvenir tenth biennial convention . remained loyal. Theheadquarters of the Grand Lodge had been moved to Kansas Cityfrom Chicago by the convention in 1894, but soon thereafter eventhe lodge at Kansas City succumbed to the inevitable—lack of con-fidence in the future success of the order—and the Grand Secretarywas kindly left alone by all others, many of whom wished him wellin his determination to add new lodges to the Brotherhood. CedarRapids lodge, the first lodge ever organized, always remained loyalwith a membership of about 30. and on one occasion advanced $25to the G. S. & T. with which to meet necessary current expenses,exclusive, however, of any salary for anyone. This friendly adjuncthad long ago been lost sight of by all. The position of Grand Chiefwas only one of honor, and not actively followed up with remunera-tion. The Grand Executive Board members exhibited such confi-dence in the judgment of the G. S. & T. that they were pleasedto leave matters to his discretion, as to the conducting of the 29. F. A. GEIGER,Fifth Vice-Grand Chief Carman. 30 affairs of the Brotherhood. The G. S. & T. having only himselfand little daughter to support and maintain, was permitted tolive as best he might, which he managed to do in spite of all ob-stacles placed in the way. In December, 1894, he recommendedto the Executive Board to permit him to move the ofifice effectsto Cedar Rapids, where his mother was living in her own home,and desired her son to live with her during the winter. Consentwas, of course, given when it was explained that this would ob-viate the necessity of paying office rent, as the office would be atthe home of the G. S. & T. While living at Cedar Rapids, the of-fice work of the Grand Lodge was generally transacted at nightsand sometimes the Sabbath day was made to suffer, while whentemporar\- employment could be secured at any occupation what-ever the Grand Lodge officer availed himself of the opportunityto earn a dollar or
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