The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-27
MIR. WARMERS ADDRESS
At the Masonic Home, Wallingford,
 Thursday.

NJ. w. Henry o. Warner spoke as fol- | lows:
 Friends and Brothers: The short time allotted me will necessitate only brief account of what has been ac- complished in this charitable work in which we have been engaged. Seven years ago to-day thousands or Masons and their friends were here present to view this home, and witness the ceremonies of the dedication of this. our Masonic home, by the officers of the NJ. w Grand Lodge.
 As those years are now past and gone I lis it net well at this time to observe the result that has been thus far ac- complished. One hundred ana nine ol the aged and inform, the widows ana the orphans who were destitute oL lmeans or friends who were able or oy flaw could be compelled to support have been supplied with all the com forts that a well regulated home coulo
 be expected to provide, supported ny
 the charity of their brethren ana the generous assistance rendered by those
 who are composed of the nearest ana
 most dear relations of Masons, tree ana Iaccepted "The Order of the Eastern
 Star"
 Among this number, seventy-one are
 still remaining. three have withdrawn,
 four have been dismissed and thirty one have been called to that home rom
 whence no traveller returns.
 This home provided with all the hec-
 essaries and comforts of life, beautl-
 fully situated upon this hillside, over
 looking the busy and thriving village
 of Wallingford and the beautiful land
 scape beyond. fills the heart with joy and gladness, that such lovely spot :, was selected to locate this, our Masonic hall. Then let us see what progress has been made during this year in the
 way of improving it's conditions.
 In the year 1895 three horses, two
 cows, five swine and twenty fowls were
 placed upon the farm and they con-
 stunned it's products (except such as
 was used by the family). To-day we
 number in their stead four horses, : fourteen cows. sixteen young cattle - twentv-one swine and about one hun l dred fowls.
 - It is true about forty acres nave , been added by the gifts Of generous , brethren, yet not alone has thls ln- l creased the products. Acres Of unpro- l ductive land have been cleared and titled and are now yielding bounteous y crons. Thorough cultivation and prop I CT fertiIizing have increased the prod T ucts of the land more than four-fold $ Scrambled and unsightly hedges have I heen destroyed, and substantial fences Il adorn the places they once occupied, I Fire laid in ashes the barn that hat V been enlarged and fitted Cat no smaI expense) to meet the requirements O D the farm, filled to it's utmost capacity
 Yet your board did not despair, bu $ built anew more spacious than before = model which you are invited to in spect.
 = The main home building has beel twice enlarged, to supply the increased O demand made for admissions. Tn It rooms (excepting five) have been fur IL nished by the generous gifts of friend e and brothers.
 t. Your board of managers were for IS tunate in procuring the services ot M . w. Bro. Buckingham as superintend
 ent who commenced and carried on thi
 noble work until the messenger O death appeared and took him from ou \ midst.
 4' They were again fortunate in secur
 ing the services of M. W. B. RoWlan " to fill the vacant place, who soon afte H. entered upon the labors begun with '-N hearty determination to prosecute tl
 this home and it's surroundings sha II be a model of which many may b i nleased to imita ate.
 We have been called to mourn tn 0A loss of our esteemed brother, Willar
 R. Higby, vice president of the hom .' who for many years had been connect ,o ed with and devoted much time for tn nv development of this most worthy ot II" ject. We mourn his loss and the men O ory of him and his wise councils wi
 long remain fresh in the minds of h ne associates and in conclusion a word J. the members of this pleasant and beat w tiful home, provided for you throue iu the generosity of your brethren, in flu
 filling the duties and obligations res el ing upon them as Masons. And I tru ih that you will not be forgetful of tf
 duties resting upon you, in caring f. ls' and assisting in every way that yc are able to promote this beneficel a' work of making this, your home ol
 of plenty, health and peace, that hal
 piness may attend you in your declil
 ing wears.