The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-10-10

several Thousand Persons Present. Exhibition nriiI by Visiting Pntri- arehs-Festsrday's Proceedings of ConventIon-spIendid Parade In the AfternOon.
 The principal social feature of the Bi- enniaI Movable Convention of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows was the promenade and reception in the Second Regiment Arrnory last night by Christian Star Lodge, No. 1.4S4, of this city. It was a brilliant success and att tended by several thousand of the elite colored residents of New Haven and many from abroad. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion with bunting and large American flags which were draped along the walls at regular intervals.
 During the first part of the evening while the merry makers were assem- bling the orchestra played delightful concert programme. This was followed 1 by an exhibition drill by two patri- archies for handsome silk flag. The judges were Col Sucher and Major Til- son of the Second Regiment and Cap 1 tain TiIIman of the First Separate Co. The competing companies were Patri- archie No. ? of New York city and Patriarchie No. 2S of Wheeling, w. Va. The latter were awarded the prize. The drilling Of both companies was very good but the southern company was much superior in many ways. The de- cision of the judges was roundly ap- plauded.
 Following this presentation of the colors came the grand march in which fully 500 couples participated. A splendid dance programme of 70 num- bers was then enjoyed and the festive dancers made merry until about four | o'clock. Refreshments were served at intermission.
 The concluding session of the con- vention will be held to-day, the princl- pal feature being the election of ofti- cers.
 The morning session opened in Har- monie hall at 9:30 o'clock. A memorial service marked the, first hour Of the convention. The service was in honor of two departed grand directors, Fluk- CT, of Arkansas, and Jackson Of Ala bama, and also for other departed members of the grand lodge. The cer- emonies were conducted by the secre- tary, Charles Brooks, and were most impressive. A number of addresses were made. All speakers paid the de- ceased officers and brothers high trlb- ute of esteem and love-
 Several measures of great importance not only to the order, but to the coored race in general, were proposed. One measure adopted provides that children of members can hereafter be taken into the junior branch. as members between the ages of three and sixteen years. When such juniors are over sixteen years they can be taken into the order as full privileged members
 The proposition to appropriate S5, ,oOo for the erection of international head quarters was also considered. During the past fifty years headquarters have been at Philadelphia Washington and New York city have entered into the race with Philadelphia to secure the locating of headquarters. The proposi- ton was referred to special commit tee, which will make it's report this morning.
 At i o'clock the procession, a splen- did sight, moved from Goffe street over the line of march published yesterday The procession was under the direction of the chief marshal, Captain Frederick Young, of this city, The procession was made up as follows:
 Mounted Police.
 Platoon of Police
 Chief Marshal Frederick Young, of New
 Haven, P M. V. P. Aides-George H. London, N. M. Mayo J.H. Golden, c. B. Garter, of Boston J. E. Byrd, of Ansonia, Joseph H Pierce. of Providence, H. J. Harper of Springfield, Edward Henry, o1 Brooklyn, and F. J. Talbot, of New London.
 Second Regiment Band.
 Committee of Arrangements.
 Old Guard Band.
 Sub Committee of Arrangements.
 Patriarchs.
 Officers and Members of Christian Stai
 Lodge.
 A. o. U. W. Band.
 Visiting Lodges.
 Carriages.
 Tn the carriages were the following distinguished guests and officers:
 Carriage HI. H. Hicks, of this city chairman of the committee Of arrange ments; G. M, Norris grand president George P. Wilde grand secretary from England, and Grand Secretary George Brooks.
 Carriage 2--L. l.. Lee, D. G. M. G. F. H. Leavens. c. L.; r. s. Jones' D. G M; N. A. Anderson, G D.
 Carriage 3-George F, Temple, G., D. L. N Porter, G. D.; l.. L. Downing chaplain; J. E. Jones' ex-D. G. M.
 Carriage - Rev. Dr. A. Creditt Grand Master of Connecticut Fergu son, F. B. Van Dyke, W. M. F., Torres ter. Va.
 Carriage 5-J. c. Asbury. editor O Colored Odd Fellows Journal; R Beecher Taylor, Virginia; George T Beason, Washington; James W. Pugh secretary committee of arrangements New Haven.
 Carriage 6-Warden I. P. Cromwell Edward Howell, of New Haven, Gen eral Smalls. eX-congressman of Soutl Carolina J. MacHenry Jones, presi dent of the Colored Institute of Wes Virginia.
 Lodges from the different New Eng