The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-10-25
In reference to the above amount it is

In reference to the above amount it is resolved:
 First, That the Grand Division re-
 ceive with thanks the above amounts
 and any hereafter made.
 Second, That the sum total and such
 amount received hereafter in response
 to the before-named letter be given to
 the propagation fund of the Grand ance now follows. MT. Hawley in
 closing says: Tn surrendering this office to my successor, do so not as
 is often the case, to take a seat among
 the Has Beens' but rather with the
 resolution to endeavor to profit by ex-
 perience gained here and to expect the
 same in whatever locality or when
 ever l may build up this grand old or
 ganization which we all so dearly
 love-
 Submitted in love, purity and fidel- f ity, w. A. R. HAWLEY, Grand Worthy Patriarch.
 This report was followed by that of the Grand Secretary William c. Dick inson of New Haven, showing that at
 present the Sons of Temperance have LILO members, decrease of 31 and the sum of $S7646 cash on hand. After a few remarks by the chair the meet ing for luncheon at i o'clock, and was called together again at 2. The business yesterday afternoon was the election and installation of officers for the coming year, and the initiation of 30 new members. The retiring officers for 190001 were: G. W. F., w. A. R. Hawley of New Canaan; G. w. A., Miss Mabel L. Pryer of Norwalk; G. S., William c. Dickinson of New Haven; G. T., Charles F. Hart, of New Haven; Grand Chaplain, Rev. John A. Evans of Meriden G. c. Miles w. A. Waldo of Rockville; c. s. Y. P. w., Miss Elm ma Welds of New Haven; P. w. G. T., Dr. F, A. Sweet of Manchester; D. M. w. P. Charles E. Hart of New Haven.
 Tn eelection of officers for the ensu- ing year was one of the important feat ures of the afternoon session. Those chosen were: Grand worthy patriarch, Albert A. May of Meriden; grand wor- thy associate, Mrs. Agnes E. Stanton of New London; grand scribe, w. C. DeF. Dickinson of New Haven grand treasurer, Charles F. Hart of New Ha- ven; chaplain, pr. B. St. John of Tor rington; conductor, Miss Pearl Stevens; sentinel, w. A. Pryor of Norwalk; su- perintendent of young peoples work, | Miss Florence Hudson of Fair Haven.
 It was also decided to hold the next | annual meeting in Hartford on the 4th | Thursday of October, 1902, and the | meeting in Shelton on the ! fourth Thursday of April next.
 At o'clock adjournment was taken | until 7:30, when the society met in | hall in the Insurance building for an evening session.
 The session held last night after the supper was a short one, and but little business was transacted. There was discussion over the proposed bill of Senator Hawley to repeal the canteen act and after the sentiments of the were expressed it was unani- nously voted to send letters of protest % all the state representatives and senator's. The members spoke very much against the scheme to repeal the let and said that they would do all in heir power to see that it is not passed. The sessions of the Sons of Temperance were interesting and successful. and he supper served at 6:30 was a most njoyable one. It was largely attend d and came to a conclusion about 730 'he session adjourned at S:30 and then
 meeting of the Harmony division. 'he Woman's Relief corps of the Grand Army served the supper.