The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-07-12
list OF Prizes FOR
field DAY OF EAGLES
Flags and Loving Cups for
Efficiency in Many
Lines.
EVENTS AT THE ROCK
Elks, K. of c., and K. of St.
P. WillKeep Open House
July D.
EVENTS AT THE ROCK

Present indications are that the COM
ing New England Field Day Of the Fra
ternal Order of Eagles to be held here
July %, will be the largest gathering of
the order ever held. Communications
arriving daily at the offices of the ex-
ecutive committee of the local aerie
show that not only the New England
states but New York and New Jersey
will be literally represented In a day
which will be crowded full Of interest
ing events The opportunity offered to
visit the city and witness the various
spectacular events planned as well as
to view the city's varied ATTRACTIONS,
will be taken advantage of by many
persons outside the order. Nearly ev-
cry city in Connecticut and Massachu-
sets where the order is strong, will
plan special excursions which will
bring many thousands Of visitors here
for the day. The field day committee
of the local Aerie, No. 242, are making
plans for the entertainment of one Of
the largest crowds seen here in years
and 1t is safe to say that everyone who
comes will be well taken care of.
Word has come from Worcester,
Mass, that an excursion will bring at
least one thousand members and their
friends. The Worcester Aerie, 500
strong, will be in uniform and will
bring with them handsome float.
Bridgeport, Conn.,, has sent woNi that
one thousand Eagles will come from
that city. They have marching club
Of 100 for which uniforms have been
secured and will also have a fine float.
Nearly every aerie in the large cities
of the state and Massachusetts sends
the same message.
The official list Of prizes to be offer
ed by the local aerie for the parade and
the degree team contest to be held on
July q, were announced yesterday as
follows:
First-Silk American flag for finest
appearing aerie.
second-silk American flag for the
| largest aerie from Connecticut.
Third-Silk American flag for the
largest aerie outside of Connecticut.
Handsome loving cup for the
largest percentage of membership in
line based upon the last grand aerie
report
| Fifth-Handsome umbrella for the
tallest man In line.
Slxth-Beautful Eagles ring for
shortest man in line.
Seventh-Handsome banner for the
best float in line.
Eighth-Clock and candelabra set for
second best float in line.
Ninth-Degree team contest, hand
some loving cup, beautifully mounted
on ebony, valued at SIS.
There are also twenty-six loving cups
and other prizes offered for the winners
of the athletic events to be held at
Savin Rock after the parade which oc-
ours In the morning.
Beautiful souvenir programs are now
being printed and handsome official
badges are being sent out to the dele
cations who have sent word Of their
intention to be present and parade.
The executive committee has received
word from Danbury, Bridgeport, wa
terbury, New Britain, Bristol, Hart
ford, Middletown, Fail River, Provi-
dence and Worcester that large excur-
sions will be run to this city on Mon
day, July %.
The local aerle expects TO have SOC
men in line and their plans for uni
forms and other unique features fol
the parade will be announced soon. Il
is safe to say that they will BE amons
the most attractive of tho paraders.
Notice has been received by the ex-
ecutive committee that the Elks' club
house on Crown street, the New Ha
ven Chapter, Knights of Columbus, al
1856 Orange street, and the Knights Of
st. Patrick club will keep open house
on July 20.
The committee are anxious that mer
chants along the line Of march assist
as much as possible in making thu
city attractive by decorations of s
suitable character.