The L. O. T. M. Report For July

The Courier is able to give its readers today in advance of official publication a fe w of the flgurefe in the monthly report of the Great Record Keeper of the L. O. T. M. of Michigan. It is a great taskto keep the records of so large and so flourishing an order, but Miss Bower has given ampie evidence in the past of lier splendid ability in this line. The books of the order are in perfect order. The naonth of July which the present report covers has naturally been an uneventful one. However there bas been an increase in membership throughout the state of 864, bringing the grand total up to 25,51ü. From per capita tax during the month there haa been received $5,399.61 ; from supplies and certificates furnished by the office, $1,201.91 ; from assessment arrears, $97.73 ; total receipts $6,699.35. On August 1 there were 607 hives in the state, an increase of eight dnring the month of July. These new hives were instituted respectively at Menominefi, South Haven, Lyons, Detroit, Chester, Marlette, Ogden Center and Valley Center. Seven claims were paid during July from the Life Benefit Fund of the order, the total amount being $6,500.