Michigan Good Templars

The grand lodge of Michigan of the Independent Order of Good Templars met at Stanton. The grand secretary reported the present membership as G,301, a decrease of 2,413 since Jnly 31, 1894. There are now 186 lodges in the state, a decrease o f 65. During the year 29 lodges have been instituted and reorganized, six charters surrendered anu 88 charters forfeited. Only about one-fourth as many lodges have been organized during the last year. Another cause of loss is hard times. There appears to be a general falling off in interest in temperance matters. The offlcers of the grand lodge. however, think that this lull is only temporary. The grand treasurer reports total receipts of $4,256.08; orders paid, 14,306.53; overdraft, S4S.94.