Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-17

of America raraded here Thursday night and then enjoyed a programme of exercises in Olympic hall in great celebration of the goth anniversary of the first institution of d court of For estry in this city, turning cut a recrod- breaking parade for Norwich in the lne of fraternal organizations. Ten of the courts in this part of the sta te were represented in the march, the supreme head of the organization with other officers of the supreme court and officers of the grand court of the state of Cnnnectisur, were guests for the oc- casion. red fire blazed all along the line of march. and the paraders car ried Japauese lanterns, making a pret- ty sight. as they wound along through Main street.
 Marshal G. B. Fox.
 Under the arrangements of Marshal George E. Fox and his capable aids, the parade moved on tirae at o'clock from Foresters' hall. heasl.-.' by Tubbs' land Marshal Fox, with Henry CleIn- ent as the standard bearer for the American flag. led the Foresters. who included membe- of the follow ing courts: Court City of Norwich, No. S3, Chief Ranger William T. Ma honey; Court Sachem, No. 94, Chief Ranger Dona Semino; Court Quine- pauS. No 12S, Chief Ranger NJ. J. Xiv lin, all of this city: Court Nathan Hale of New London. 30 men. Chief Ranger samuel Hawman; Court Sprague, No. H. Adam Schmidt: Courts Windham and St. Mary's of Willimantic: Court Lib erty, No 132. of Voluntown, 2S men, Chief Ranger George w. Macomber; Court WequonEock of Taftville, and the Court in Jewett City.
 voIuntown Furnished Feature.
 Court Liberty of Voluntown furnish ed the feature of the line by appear ing with its uniformed guard and de- gree team, with banner and United States flag. They attracted the mayor share of attention all along the line. Capt. Noe Dupont was in command of the guard, which consisted of stephen E. Sweet, OviIla Russell, Joseph Rich ard and John LaChapell. The four in Indian costume were Louis Ritchote, arthur Bliven, Noe Dupont and Ed Dupont.
 Officers in Autos.
 Automobiles conveyed the supreme and grand officers. They were Su- preme Chief Ranger Harry Mace of Philadelphia, Supreme Financial Sec Supreme Chief Ranger Thomas II. Donohue of Providence, and Past Su- kreme Chief Ranger James F. Cos grove of Hartford, in the first ma chine; Grand Chief Ranger William J. Hayes of AIeriden, Grand Financial Secretary Th,iuas 'o'LouSh hlin of Nau- gatuck, GranI Trustee William Walsh of Meriden. and Past Grand Chief Ran l. machine; Grand Trustee Frank J. Murtha, T. 4. Carey and Dr. James J. Donohue in the third machine SeV- eral other private machines were also in the parade filled with Foresters.
 The line if znarcn covered Main street from Preston bridge to Thames square and upon their return from Thames square they turned at Market street and proceeded to Olympic hall. Refreshments Served.
 Arrived at the hall, the paraders were seated and light refreshments were served before the speaking began and selections were rendered by the Cadillac orchestra. Frank J. Murtha, general chairman of the celebra ton committee. who is also a grand trustee of the grand court of the statt, aptly filled the place of presiding officer, i'm troducing the speakers pleasantly. With him on the platform were seated all the visiting supreme and grand of ficers and the chief rangers of the vis- iting courts. The American flag was draped over the speakers stand.
 Welcomed by Chairman Murthz.
 In his opening words Chairman Mur- tha said that he extended a warm wei come to all the visiting officers and brothers on behalf of the three courts in Norwich who were celebrat- ing tonight the anniversary of the be- ginnings of Forestry in Norwich twen- ty years ago in the Institution Of Court City of Norwich No 63. which was the first court organized in eastern Connecticut. He congratulated the Norwich Foresters upon the great demonstr ration they had made with the assistance of their brothers in the or der- Showing unmistakably that For estry was a live issue here. From their membership of 500 now, he said, that the three Norwich courts were going ahead with the determination to make it 1000 before they stopped He urged them to take every advantaSe or the showing made tonight and carry through the impression that had heen made. and he asked every man of the Foresters to raise his hand who in tended to get member before March 1st- forest of hands went up and Chairman Murtha turned to the visit : ing officers with pride the spirit shown by the Norwich Foresters.
 Supreme Chief Ranger Mace.
 Supreme Chief Ranger Mace of Phil adelphia was greHted with 9 storm of cheers as he was introduced as the first speaker. He told the Foresters that he was more than pleased at the earnestness and determination shown, for it was ali in the cause of the rrandest order earth In Philadcl ' nIiia they have 2I5 courts with 3l GOA members, and they are all workers. Especially in the small towns around Philadelphia is there enthusiasm and the spirit of membership gain. and he was glad thah this same spirit was showing in Norwich We should strive for the best class of members The order was noted for it's prompt pay nsent of cla aims. It has 26O-0na mem bers. and ought to have million, and if the courts keep up their membership gain the order will have 3A0000 by the end Of his term. He sketched some thing of the history of the orderwhich h he said was bound to succeed because it was founded on right principles. All over the country he said. the Forest CTS were enthusiastic for the order and ii is bound to go on to unbounded success, and he closed with sincere