The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-18

order, and the addresses would be lim- tied to five minutes each, As for him self, he said that he was glad of the opportunity to give his tribute of loyal ty to the New England Order of Pro tection. The man who would not pro- vide for the future welfare of those de- pendent on him when the opportunity offers" he said, lis more than thought less or improVident-he is cruel and un- just; and as such cannot be good member of the community" After speaking of the history of Charter Oak lodge and the good it had done, he said: But Charter Oak lodge has not been alone in this work of benevolence and charity; these are the two of the foun- dation stones of our glorious organiza- ton.
 Tt gives me pleasure, therefore, to express my high regard for the work the New England order is accomplish ing, as well as for it's history in the past, for that history is resplendent with acts of generosity with deeds of kindness and with proofs of charity that will be as endurable as the eternal ages"
 After musical selection by Mallon's s orchestra, Brother Mcintosh introduce ed Junior Past Warden M. J. Hotchkiss of the Hotchkiss Drug company, who said that he entered the New England Order of Protection because he thought from business standpoint that it was the best investment he could make. Vice President T. D. Bailey, of Bailey x Ford, printers, spoke feelingly of the work the New England Order was do- ing, and of the comfort it gave him to know that those he loved and were de- pendent on him would be cared for in case he was taken away by death. | Financial Secretary Charles w. Guold, agent of Adams Express company, said that he was satisfied with the protec- | ton that the New England Order gave for the benefit of those dependent on | him.
 | Abraham Aal of Kohn & Aal, real es- tate dealers, made an admirable ad- dress, speaking of the high plane of | work of the New England Order and of the low cost of insurance it gave to | it's members.
 Past Warden J. w. Chapin, attorney at-law, spoke of the workers in the or der, and of the credit that was due them from the rest of the members for | their efforts
 Past Warden Mcintosh said that l Charter Oak was greatly favored in having with them tonight one whom the members would all delight to hear and that it gave him great pleasure to | be able to introduce Hon. George IT. | ,,J of Co r;1 tbo preme warden of the New England Or der of Protection.
 The supreme warden on rising was greeted with long and continued ap- plause, during which the orchestra played Hail to the Chief"
 It was some time before the applause ceased, when MT. Howard said that il gave him great pleasure, indeed, to be able to meet such a large and enthu- siastic meeting of the New England Or der in New Haven, and thought that the thanks of all should be given to the 1 Charter Oak lodge committee, who made such an occasion possible His address was one of congratulation tc the members in New Haven, and oi confidence in the good that Charter Oak lodge was doing. sa
 After another selection by the or chestra addresses were made by Grand 1 Secretary F. D. Grinnell on behalf oi Elm Tree lodge, No 35; by Warden Thomas K. Jones, on behalf of Beacon lodge, No. 69; by Brother Charles Rom berg, on behalf of Centennial lodge, No 92; by Past Warden Henry Staby. or behalf of Mozart lodge, No. 193, and o1 | Past Warden P. E. Whalen, on behalf of Winchester lodge, No POS.
 Supreme Secretary D., M. Frye was introduced and spoke of the great growth of the order throughout New England.
 Grand Warden L. P. Deming was the last speaker, thus ending a, meeting that will ever be memorable in the an nals of Charter Oak lodge and the order in the city of New Haven.
 After the close of the lodge refresh ments were served, the party breaking up about midnight.
 During the lodge session eight appli- cations were read by the secretary.
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