The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-12-29

OpeLillS duuISSS, " OTlHy
Fl. E. Norris.
Overture, Eagle orchestra.
Recitation, Joseph Ahern.
Song, M. Silvy.
Recitation, F. Carlin.
Selection, orchestra.
Recitation, Thomas McGuinnis.
Song, T. Ahearn.
Monologue, Harry King.
Song, George Fitzsimmons.
Recitation, James Mcnamara.
Selection, orchestra.
Buck and Wing dance, Cahill and
Holly.
Vocal duet, Gallagher and O'Con-
nor.
Song and dance, r. Kehely.
Recitation, Walter Brady.
Selections, orchestra.
Song and dance, Goggins.
Piano selection, Frank Hogben.
Song, George Raynor.
Selection, orchestra.
Song, L. Sullivan.
Song, P. Mccarthy.
Song, D. Gilhuly.
Piano selection, J. Kilcran.
The Worthy President Henry Nor
ris in few well chosen remarks well
coined all present, He then asked
Worthy Past President Martin J. Gray
to act as postmaster. POSTMASTER
Gray in taking the chair introduced
State Deputy Grand President John ].
Nee of Woonsocket, R.. I. After
complimenting both Brothers Norris
and Gray he spoke as follows:
MY Dear Friends and Brothers-It
is with the keenest pleasure that I am
here tonight to participate in the fes-
tivities incident to the celebration in
honor of your new home. Moreover,
take pride in the fact that was chosen
to be deputy grand president for the
state and that I am present tonight in
the same capacity.
1.-THE Order of Eagles is an organiza-
ton Of which one may justly feel
proud. It's principles teach us all that
is beautiful in life, irrespective of the
political or religious side of ones being.
Our order makes no distinctions what
ever in regard to any man; it is found
ed upon the general and universal prin-
ciple of humanity. .
First, for instance, we offer to any
member of our brotherhood one of the
most generous systems Of beneficial re-
lief of any similar order.
Another feature in connection with
our system is that we give more uni
versal scope to the meaning of brother
hood. 1t is not matter with US that
this one or that one is member of our
order that he may be entitled to the
benefits accruing from sickness or
death. What any member receives
from us is given more through love
than through charity; it is given with
the hand of true fellowship.
Socially, we stand for all that is good
and pure. This feature is one that we
should pride ourselves on as much, if
> not more, than any other laid down for
our observance. It's tendency is to the
elevation of humanity, and, if faithfully
and persistently followed, will make US
what it is the intention of our order to
make us-true and honorable citizens,
faithful to ourselves, our families and
our fellowmen.
"Of the success of our order I am
perfectly confident that every man, as
rule, loves that which is good, true
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fact that New Haven Aerie, with a
charter body of seventy-five has in
creased in membership to a number ex-
ceeding 600
'I am proud of the success of New
Haven Aerie, but much more sol am
proud of the great success of our body
as whole. The increase in member
ship is really marvellous and, with the
rapid progress that is being made in
the formation of new Aeries, in a short
space of time our order will stand sec
ond to none. We have now nearly
reached the one hundred thousandth
milestone. This is something we ought
to be proud Of 1t is an astounding
membership for any young organization
to have reached in the short period of
three years.
Let the good work go on. ! hope
that our brothers will work as hard in
the future as they have in the past five
months for the welfare of our Aerie, 50
that your president shall be able one
year hence to announce that the mem
bership of New Haven Aerie is greater
than that of any other Aerie."
The next speaker was Warden A. f
Maher, guest Of the evening. He spoke
briefly and among others remarks said:
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen: There
Is only one regret I have tonight and
that is that cannot join with you in
that soul stirring yea I would have
applied for admission to your order be-
fore but other duties have up to the
present time kept me very busy. The
eagle is undisputed king of the elements
combining both speed and strength. I'M