The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-28

excellent form, last night, by Konck- apotanauh Tribe, 1. o. R. M., in the ingham, Great Senior Sagamore (of the U. S.) Carl Foster, and other high officers of the order. Afterward an excellent feast of corn and ventson'' was served.
 DECIMAL CLUB DANCE.
 On Monday evening, March IS, at Varuna hall, the members of the Dec imal Club will entertain t&e4r friends with an informal dance
 Konckapotanauh Tribe of the l. O. R. M. received an official visit last night from Great Sachem Edward T. Buckingham who was accompanied by Great Senior Sagamore Carl Fos- ter of the United States, Great Senior Sagamore Oetzel of Danbury, Great Chief of Records William Saunders of Naugatuck and District Great Sachem w. Rowe of Norwalk. For the edi- fication of the great chief the degree work of the impressive chiefs degreep and venison was served and big talk and pow wow was held around the council fire.
 Mrs. Frederick Schussler, the newly elected worthy matron of Orient Chap ter, Order of the Eastern Star was rendered reception last night at the Masonic Temple by the chapter. All OI the past IudLTOnS were present. the married members were accom- panied by their husbands. Following the reception a dinner was served. An, elaborate post-prandial program was enjoyed. The toastmistress was Mrs. Kate L. Segears. Among those who responded to toasts were Past Grand Patron Merle C. Cowles, Mrs. William H. Porter, oldest living charter mem Der, Miss Louise Ginand, historian, Mrs. John w. Bedient, Past Patron William A. Lewis, Worthy Matron Alice King. Worthy Patron Charles P. Gilbert and Mrs. Ruth Huntoon who made a speech of presentation to Mrs. Schussler who received gold mount ed bead bag from the Past Matron's society as a token of their esteem and a memento of the occasion. The event was arranged by a committee compos ed of Mrs. Kate L. Segears and Mrs. G. F. Herthal.
 Bridgeport Lodge, No. 2ss, L. O. O.. NJ, held three big class limitations last night and over 1,5o0 members at tended to see the degree work per formed by the members of Barnum & Bailey lodge No. B, the only travel ing lodge connected with the order. Rev. E. J. Craft, rector of Christ church was present at the meeting last night and delivered a very stir ring address. Next Tuesday evening a public smoker will be held. The charter of the lodge will close on March 15. 1912 and on Saturday even ing March g. 5000 members of the or der will parade headed by the Moose Fife & Drum Corps.
 The members of the Daughters of Veterans who intend attending the leap year supper at the Emmanuel Baptist church, tomorrow night will meet at Main and Whiting streets at 6:35 o'clock.
 P. H. Howard, the financial secre- tary of Court Marina, Foresters of America was pleasantly surprised last night at his home. 115 Center street by members of the court. In apprecia- tion of the 21 years of service to the organization given by the host the party presented him a handsome oak buffet. The presentation speech was made by Michael J. Clabby. A pleas ant eVenin~ was spent by the guests and the guests were served a splen- did supper by Mrs. Howard
 Seaside Council No. 7O9 Royal Area l mum will hold their next regular meet | ing on Friday evening, March 1st, at Sturdevant hall. Interesting reports | from the committee on new ritual 1 will be read. The orator offers a l Euchre and smoker (for members | only) and the award of attendance | prize coupons. 4 double quartette is | in course of formation and the com | mittee in charge are desirous of meet | ting all members who can sing. Mem. 1 bers of the E. A. are earnestly re- | quested to meet with us on this night |