Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-30
EAGLES.


 Connecticut had representatives at Providence on Thursday for the an- nuaI New England field day of ths Eagles. which began with a parade with about 5000 in line and ended up with programme that included a shore dinner and sports at Fields Point.
 The New Haven aerie made a hit with the crowds. Four of the officers rode in an automobile. and all along the route distributed fans which adver tisedA the fact that the New Haven Eagles are preparing a big festival There was a scramble for the fans, and in front of the city hall women and children broke through the police lines in order to secure them-
 This is the first time in several years that the Eagles of New England have held their field day in Providence, the exercises last year having been held in Fitchburg. Mass, in Fall River in 19OS, New Haven in 1907 and Worcester in 1aO6 In New England there are 135 aeries of Eagles and of these nearly all sent delegations.
 Degree teams consisting of from 12 5) 20 men were present from Worces ter, Stamford New Haven, Hyde Park and South Birmingham, and the ritual Of the order was exemplihed.
 The following prizes were given; float-East Providence, No. 1773, given $1OO; second, Pawtucket aerie No. 796, given $50.
 Aerie appearing in the best costumes New Haven. No. PAP given $50. Worcester aerie highly commended.
 Aerie having largest number of members in Iine-Lawrence. No. 21s, given $50.
 Aerie coming the longest distance Rutland. Vt, No. 1901. given S25.
 Judges were Fire Commissioner A. Ii Smith Col Charles E. Mulhearn and Luke Kavanagh.
 The awards to degree teams were as follows:
 F7irst-Worcestar aerie, No 2O3, giv-
 second-Hyde Park aerie, No. s17, given S100.
 LADIES' AUXILIARY, A. O. H.
 A lawn party given on Thursday evening by the Ladies auxiliary, A. O. IT.. at the home of Mr and Mrs. A. A. Brock, No. 5 Cedar street, was fla Vored with fine weather and had an admirable place for such an event. Through the arran gements made by >the committees in charge and the work of MT. and Mrs. Brock in the decora- tons the grounds presented a very in Viung appearance to the large crowd tFat attended. At the gate an arck of green was arranged with American flags. and in the rear of the yard was dancing pavilion erected on which the decorative feature was large
 
 Supt. w. F. Bogue of the city gas and electrical department Japanese Ian terms and other lanterns furnished the light for the dancers, and the music was by Andrews orchestra. The lawn party was conducted with great sue cess from s to 12 D. m.
 Miss Rose O'Neill was the general chairman in charge, and at the cake table were Mrs Mary Sliney Mrs. D. Mccormick and Mrs. Nellie Downing. Miss Nellie Collins had charge of the ice cream Two small boys in white sailor suits, John and Austin Furlong, scld popcorn. The grabbags were in charge of Miss Mary Shea, Miss Cath crime Connolly, Miss Jennie McVeigh and Miss Lila COrcoran. At the gate M. O'Connor took the tickets P Cur ran had charge of the soda water and Policeman P. Murphy was on duty at the grounds A ten pound fruit cake was awarded during the evening. The auxiliary will realize a good sum from their pleasant social evening.