The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-15


 May 14, 1902. In chapter room.
 May IA, 1902. Tn chapter rooms.
 Open in ample form.
 Reception of grand officers.
 Roll call of members of Pulaski chap ter.
 s45 D. m. Form and march to Pola, Star hall.
 Invocation by the chaplain, Rev. J Frederick Sexton.
 Lobster, la Newburgh,
 Celery, Olives
 Roast Turkey, Pan Dressing. Sliced Ham, Potato Salad
 Sweet Pickles,
 Sandwich a la Bluff,
 Yankee Tea Biscuit, Chapter Ice Cream la Keystone. Lady Fingers, Macaroons,
 Assorted Fruit.
 Coffee Cigars
 The banquet rom in Polar Star hall presented beautiful scene. It was handsomely draped iii the national colors, streamers of the same complete ly covering the ceiling. The decora- tions were by ]. B. Cunningham, the well known decorator, who is a member of the chapter. The tables were taste fully arranged by the caterer of the evening, who was MT. Bradley, also member of Pulaski chapter
 The postprandial exercises were open- ed by Past High Priest Willet H. Kel- logg, the toastmaster, who delivered an address of welcome and introduced Grand High Priest Edgar w. Latham, who spoke to the toast "The M. F. Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Connec- ticut." MT. Latham traced the history of Royal Arch Masonry in Connecticut and his address was listened to with deep interest.
 The next speaker was the venerable high priest of the chapter, Captain Will liam N. Gessner. who is the oldest liv- ing past high priest of the chapter and one of the few surviving charter mem- bers. He spoke of Pulaski chapter in 1859" speaking in a reminiscent vein. which was greatly enjoyed by his hearers. He was greeted with prolonged applause.
 The toast Royal Arch Masonry" was responded to by Rev. Frank Country man. past chaplain of the chapter, who
  Masonry, giving most instructive ad- dress.
 High priest of the chapter, Henry Henry Clay Beers, was the next speak CT, responding to the toast Pulaski Chapter in 1902" Rev. Willis c. La throp responded to the toast Our Clergy" and Lorenzo w. Housel to the toast Our City" The exercises closed with the singing of 'Auld Lang syne," to music by the orchestra, which play | ed during the evening.
 The chapter meeting held prior to | the banaue was most interesting ses- | sion. The roster of the chapter from | its installation was read and as each | name was called those members pres ent responded, while of the others eithers either the present place of resi- dence or the date of death was an- ncurced.
 The semi-centennal celebration will close tonight with musical and liter acv entertainment in Polar Star hall to be followed by dancing The dances will be the old fashioned ones which were in vogue when the chapter was install- ad fifty years ago. Frank E. Austin will be floor director The rchapte -ooms in the Crawford block will be 'pen for social gathering from 10 o'clock until midnight. The programme Or the entertainment in Polar Star nall will be as follows: A Hunting Scene" Buccalossi Synopsis-A Calm Evening. Off for the Hunt. Barking of Dogs Pistol Shots. Tally-Ho. Homeward Bound. Galop.
 Prof. Robbins Orchestra. Soprano solo-- (a) "A May Morning" . l.. Denza (b) They Kissed, I Saw Them Do It, ...''..'.'.' '...,........ HaWley :
 Miss Bessie Gertrude Ives
 A. B. Clinton, Accompanist. 'iolin solo--Mazurka Hans Sitt S
 Miss Mabel Carlton Hall c l1ss Carrie Louise Grumman, Accom- V
 Danst.
 1ther solo-"A Dream . Ehehsrt C
 Fred Ehehart. Encounter With a Il Panther" ........J. Fennimore Cooner |
 Miss Ida Almirae Barnes lass solo," "Bedouin Love Song" | '.....-'..'. '...t........... Hawley
 William E. Morgan, ir
 Mrs. Dillon, Accompanist Il iolin solo-"Regrets' Vieuxtemns t
 Miss Mabel Carlton Hall.