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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

Most Worshipful Grand Master:-In
behalf of the board of control of this
institution, accept the trust which
you now place in our keeping. We
appreciate most fully your kind words
of confidence in us, and we shall
treasure them the more because we
know That they come from your heart
and, we trust. betoken a like senti-
ment in the heart of each and every
one of Michigan's 10000 loyal Masons.
In the midst of our mutual felicita-
tions, however, there looms up
doubt,-not a doubt of our motives or
ideals, thank God, but of our ability
to do we'll and successfully the great
work which you have assigned to us.
We have here an institution abso-
lutely owned by all of the Masons of
this Grand Jurisdiction. Now and for
the future your board of control are
chosen by your delegated vote; the
financial maintenance of this Home
is just what you contribute of your
own money, and the whole policy of
this institution is outlined and con-
trolled by all of the Masons in Michi
gan. Your board of control are simply
your servants, with no legislative or
executive powers of their own-and
this is just as. it should be. If this
institution shall accomplish it's des-
tiny and become a power of good,
source of education, refinement and
practical charity which will make for
better things. it will be because you.
my dear brethren, so will and wish it
and work to that end.
III, on the other hand, ii shall fail
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

petition for some good cause came I'M
der the eye of an eminent surgeon.
Why" he said, as he looked at the
long list of names, they are only
women" The reply he received was
complete and suggestive: you might
have said the same at Calvary" II
woman thus far in fraternity has
failed to measure up to the standard
of excellence attained by man is ii not
due rather to lack of opportunity and
education than to lack of effort or
desire?
Masonry is heritage that has
come down to man through thou
sands of years, gathering strength
with each generation till its influence
for good is both powerful and far
reaching, but less than half CEN
fury have corresponding privileges
principles made potent through or
ganization, been accessible to woman
1t is largely through the advantages
derived from a great sisterhood that
her outlook has become broadened
and enlarged and responding to it's
demands and to the precepts taught,
around it's sacred alter her nature has
materially expanded, enabling her to
meet and intelligently adjust many OF
life's problems, and life itself takes
on a new beauty and value in that It
grows more truly season of service,
such as earthly life was ordained to
be. Through the whole web of fra
ternity's record runs this golden
thread of service and whittier does It
tend? Aiming not primarily to min
lister to the spiritual needs, yet we find
in its teachings those great and living
truths that breathe ever of the
divine hope and promise.
We find here the same immortal
theme that is used by Henry Van
Dyke in his beautiful story of The
Other Wise Man." the one who not
by material gifts but by the gift Of
himself in service to others as surely
found the sought for king" James
Russell Lowell tells the same story
in his Vision of Sir Launful," the
noble knight who after years Of
fruitless wandering in quest OF the
Holy Grail returned to find it at his
very feet in the simple cup of cold
water-the cup of service for another.
For the Holy Supper is kept indeed,
In what so we share with another's
need"
Christ himself gave voice to the
of fraternity when he said: "1nas-
much as you have done 1t unto the
least of these, my brethren, you have
done il unto me-" The lesson lies
before u.s. the work is made ready for
our hands, the reward assured. May
God keep us steadfast.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04
SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE ARTHUR H. owosso

Home for those homeless ones who,
having borne the heat and burden of
the day, may here stroll peacefully
and happily down the western slope
of life toward the golden sunset And
here too, is the magnificent oppor-
tunity of saving, to lives of future use
fulness, accomplishment and good
citizenship the orphans-those waits
of humanity who, otherwise, must
soon be engulfed by the cruel whirl.
pool of life and sink down to degrade
ton and despair. Many of you are
fathers-some mothers too | see, and
to you | appeal. If misfortune should
come to you, and disease, and the ap-
proach of the Grim Reaper Death,
were imminent would not your every
thought be of the loved ones of your
own flesh and blood who must be left,
all too young and defenseless and I'M
fit to fight the fierce battles of life?
Would not the knowledge that in this
institution your children might find a
Bethel-a House of Refugee Home,
in all that the sacred name implies
would not that assurance assuage the
agony of ending life and the horrors
of death: and with an abiding faith in
the fulfillment of Mason's promises
like to that of Gods promises, could
you not lie down to pleasant dreams
to awaken in the Home Over There?"
Brethren, our duty is clearly before
us, and the opportunity for a full,
faithful and successful performance of
that duty is all around us here today.
We have dedicated this structure to
high and holy use, but this service is
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04


years of their lives; to make the clos
ing years of their stay here as bright
and happy as were their younger
years.
But in February of 1910, fire de-
stroyed the Michigan Masonic Home
at Grand Rapids. Only then, when
the patients were homeless, did the
Grand Lodge realize the necessity of
a place to care for the unfortunate of
their body The committee at once
set to work to make provision for a
new home. In this time of great need
as If by a special act OF the divine
providence came the offer from that
grand beneficient man, Ammi w.
Wright, offering the Grand Lodge this
magnificent building for their new
Masonic home. The building was not
given alone, but all the furnishings,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

after these very walls shall have
crumbled into ruins, for upon the
hearts of seventy thousands of Michi-
gan Masons there is deeply imprinted
the splendid charity of man who is
not a Mason. And as the years come,
and the present thousands of the fra
ternity are replaced with the thou
sands of the, future, that imprint shall
still live. This deed of charity will
live always.
In closing, | wish to congratulate
the Masonic order of Michigan for be-
ing so fortunate as to secure the SER
vices of Past Grand Master Herbert
Montague as superintendent Of this
home. He came here and put the
home in perfect order and to him is
due all praise for the success of the
Home"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04
TRIBUTE TO 4 " WRIGHT IND 4 MONTAGUE"
Roscoe Swift Delivered Address Which Held
The Close Attention of those Present.

the carpets and rugs, the furniture and
everything needed and all we had to
do was to move in The committee
came to Alma and carefully considered
the offer and the ACCESSIBILITY Of &C
cepting. They next made their report
to the Grand Master. urging that the
gift be accepted. Finally, in May,
1911, the Grand Lodge approved Of the
acceptance of the gift by the Grand
Master and this building became the
future Michigan Masonic Home.
when Ammi W. Wright gave this
building 10 the Grand Masonic lodge,
he builded a monument for himself
more lasting than marble, one that
shall stand sublimely beautiful long
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

In beginning the dedicatory cere-
monies, Past Grand Master G. Roscoe
Swift of Adrian addressed the Grand
Master with these remarks: The Ma
sonic Home was formed many years
ago by a comparative small body of
Masons in the city of Grand Rapids.
During the month of October in the
year of 1910, the Masonic Home which
was then located at Grand Rapids,
went under the control of the Grand
Lodge and Masonic Board was APP
pointed to oversee and look after the
management of the home. The pur-
pose of this home was to give shelter
and food and comfort to the destitute,
unfortunate and distressed in the last
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04
AS VIEWED BY ORDER Of EASTERN STIR
Address Given by Mrs. Clara E. c. Eldredge Past Worthy
Grand Matron Order Eastern Star.

whether or no the title BELTS the re-
lationship il is true that to you we
owe our origin and therefore our
allegiance and from you We hope for,
we look for, respect and encourage
ment. Labor based on such union
mutually benefits and uplifts.
The old-time prejudice against
woman in fraternity as well as in
other spheres Of usefulness has we'll
nigh vanished, though it must be ad-
mitted there are still a few who
would have her linger under the age
long shadow and only lot of
women" is scornful term we often
hear applied.
Not long since an extensively signed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

work, whose boundary shall be eter.
nifty and whose wage shall be God
approval. It is rather for us to be
here dedicated to the great task re-
naming before us, that, at Duty's call,
we take increased courage in human
ity's cause, for which good men have
ever given the last full measure of
their devotion.
And again: With malice toward
none. with charity for all, with fair
ness in the right as God gives us to
see the right, let us finish the work
we are into bind up the wounds of
the afflicted, to care for him who shall
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04
Superintendent Herbert Montague

Herbert Montague, Superin-
tendent of the Michigan Ma
sonic Home is entitled to great
credit for the skillful manner
in which he handled the great
crowd. The minuteSt detail
had been carefully looked af-
ter in advance with the result
that the 1000 or more guests
were entertained in the build
ing without any inconvenience
whatsoever. In the work in
cident to the gathering of the
crowd as well as their enter
tainment after arrival, Mr..
Montague was ably assisted by
his wife, who to use a familiar
expression, was seemingly
everywhere present" looking
after the pleasure and comfort
of the guests.
Mr.. Montague, besides being
pns of Michigan. is. as super
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04
Most Worshipful Grand Master, Off
nd AIopahnrc OF thn EI.a n Il

Most Worshipful Grand Master, Off
GERS and Members OF the Grand
Lodge +. & A. NJ of Michigan.
AS an individual member OF the
Grand Chapter of Michigan O. h. s.
and as it's honored representative at
this time, | greet you and sincerely
pay you homage, and right proud |
am of the privilege. You have today
with appropriate impressive cere-
monies, celebrated an event in your
Masonic history, the Importance of
which will scarce be surpassed or
equalled for many years TO come and
which shall spread the name and
fame of Michigan Masons throughout
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

Miss Florence Hood was in Mt.
Pleasant the latter part of last week
calling on friends
Mrs. George Fuller of Frankfort 10
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parr
at the Wright House.
|. An appreciated gift was a large pot
OF Murillo tulips in full bloom, the
gift of j. A. Bittner, the florist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

ID. C. Stockwell of North Star was
here last week on business.
city last Thursday on business.
Mrs. r. T. Maynard of Merrill was
in the city shopping last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wright of
Riverdale were i'm Alma last week
visiting friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

Bert Bangs was North Star Wis
itor last week
N. n. Reed of Owosso was bust
ness caller last week.
II. E. Price OF Ithaca was in the
city last week on business.
A. L. White Of Riterdale was num-
bered among last weeks business
callers to Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

assist. From every quarter there are
reaching toward us little hands. i'm
ploring that they, the orphans OF
Masons may be saved from the flood
of ignorance, sorrow, sin and shame
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

have borne the battle, and for his
widows and his orphans--to do all
which shall achieve just and last
ing peace within ourselves and with
all people"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

that must soon englllf them and carry
them down, down to the lowest depths
Of degradation. criminality and de-
struction, unless we awaken to a
sense of our duty. We who have
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-04

one of the most popular of Michigan, is super
nendent of the Home, the right in the right place.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
z,co Reward s1Oo

The rllle.4 o- tLls paper will be pleased .9 lsafl that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been Ha tl cure ln a-l lts stages, and f..- -ltI-cl Halls Calarrh Cure I- l.e ...r l.z.tlre cure now known to t.c ue...a. l-llernltE. CaJarrh being !. cIrsr-l-laua disease, requires a con ..Itl..lru. tre.-r -nt. Halls Catarrh Care is taken iu-1lually acting direct upon tho blood and mucous surfaces of he system, thereby destroying the .u..LauUu ut the disease, and giving abe patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in do- ing lta work. The pr0prietors have SO much faith in its curative powers that thev offer One Hundred Dollars for any ease that it fails to cure. Send for list o. testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY G CO, Toledo, Ohio
 Sold by all Druggists 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- watt1u.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Local Laconics.

Mrs. May wife of pr. John L. May, is visiting friends in New London.
 E. D. Roberts Of Pawtucket has
 been appointed deputy internal reve-
 nue collector to succeed Edwin A Kenyon, late of Carolina. deceased.
 Bishop Milan, having asked for con-
 tributions toward the building fund
 of St. Agnes home, Rev. John Neale, LID, of Pawcatuck Is one of seven donors who have given $1,0O0 each.
 Congressman George H. Utter of
 Westerly has introduced the petition
 of the Women's Christian Temperance
 union urging legislation to prevent in-
 terstate traffic in liquors in prohibl- tive territory.
 Senator Wetmore has introduced q 1 bill that carries an appropriation of 1000 for the erection of a keepers [ dwelling, the change in location of the fog signal, and general improvements to the light station at Great Salt pond.
 ln the superior court at Providence 1 Friday there was hearing on petition
 for allowance for support, and for attorney and witness fees, of Mrs. Blake, in the divorce proceedings
 aeainst her husband, James T. Blake
 of Westerly.
 At the annual meeting of the Mems league of the First Baptist church, these officers were elected: Rev John i Al. Collins, pl esident; Thomas H. Pea ! body vice president; Rayn1ond D. Taylor, secretary: Ethan Wilcox, treasurer. An interesting address was l delivered by Rev. J. w. Ford, DID,,
 pastor of the church.
 4 bill has been presented in the Rhode Island general assembly, which provides that all trolley and steam roads shall receive but half-fare for ! the transportation of pupils to all free and public schools of the state, from and to points where it is necessary l for them to ride in travelling to and i from the schools they attend. The members of the Anchor club, l composed of the members of the West Side cluo of Providence, who made an excursion trip to Norfolk last summer, were entertained at a ban ! luet at the club rooms Thursday, as 1 guests of Peter Cruise of Pawtucket. | 1t was an elaborate affair and none | hut the Anchorites of the West Side ! club were admitted to the banquet. { E. Warren Carpenter, Albert H. Lang 1 worthy and Charles Ii. Cowan were ! the Westerly @embers present,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

favored May IA and 15. Under the rules the convention must be held not later than thirty days before the date of the national convention, and the opposition to the dates in May was based upon the belief that the margin of time was too narrow.
 There was in the committee, which was an executive session, no oiscus- sion of political matters bearing upon either the national or the state ticket. Only two members of the committee of 95 were absent, but three others were represented by proxies. The session was a short one and action taken provided for q. method of call ing the congressional conventions and authorizing the issuance of the con ventlon calls.
 The meeting was held at the Union League. Many members of the last state senate were present in the club house, and a number of well known political leaGers from several sections of the state were present. Lieut. Governor Blakeslee joined the gather ing. Senator Woodruff of Orange played the part of host to the mem bers of the senate. being his guests at one of the tables at the chamber of commerce banquet at which Presi- dent Taft and Senator Bailey and Rabbi Stephen Wise of New York were the speakers Senator Woodruff some time ago proposed what he term ed a harmony dinner, but as no con venient time could be selected. anG the fact that the stare central com mittee was called to meet coihcident- ally with President Taft's visit here his dinner was embraced in the larg- CT banquet held tonight in the Yale dining hall. Prior to the banquet tht state central committee and senators met President Taft at | brief infoI ma reception.
 The republican state central com mittee includes W. J. Brennan of New London, C. [. Moves of Norwich, r.
 Brown of Lebanon, c. H. Gilpatric ot Putnam, c. A. Gates of Windham. W l R SDr9 0lIA of A0OveT
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
CRUEL TO GRANDMOTHER.
Arthur Botsford Put Woman Over 70
 Out in the Cold.

When Arthur Botsford, who is now A years old, gets to be past 79, as his grandmother is, he may have reason to recall that he had heard it said that chickens come home to roost, says the Hartford Couran.t Botsford has made his home with his father and his grandmother, at No. 36 Flower street. His father is in the Wildwood sanitarium and Botsford has been very unkind and cruel to his grandmother. He put her out twice on Sunday and she had to walk the streets in the cold, until a policeman arrested him. The old woman with a stopped and
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

yarn. The coarseness of the yarn de- termines the character of the goods and the production of finer grades us ually accompanies the growth of the cotton industry. Connecticut mills produced during the last year, for which reports are available, 48,241, ,04S pounds of yarn, 11.7SO.876 pounds was graded as No. 20 and under, 20, 407, ,SS7 pounds of No. q to 40, and 6,280,451 pounds of No. 40 and over
 In the production of yarn for the year reported, Connecticut ranks fourth, being ranked by Msssachu- setts, Rhode Island and North Caro- lima in the order named. Nearly three -fourthB of the entire production of fine yarns was returned from the New England states, Massachusetts alone producing about two-fifths of the total for the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
ST0NINGT0M
$1,o0o Voted for Town Farm Improve. msnts-Many Attend Closing Unior Services at Third Baptist Church

The town called a meeting Friday to vote on laundry and vegetable cellar to be provided at the town farm, s1,00o was voted.
 The Third Baptist church has elect ed officers for the year. Sunday Rev. $. F. Dickinson of Westerly will preach at 3.30 p. m. and 7.30 p. m.
 Pequot Councils Installation.
 Installation of the officers of Pequot council, No. AZ, R. A., will be held in Bray;cns hall, Monday eIs1Jng. The work will be performed by Supreme Chaplain c. E. Hoadley, who Is also grand secretary of Connecticut. Fol- lowing the business will come a social l hour with refreshments.
 The members of the Mistuxet club enjoyed another of their delicously planned sWppers this week which proved excellent.
 A herd of more than 25 deer, all ages, was seen by Oliver Dennison and A. S. Wheeler. They also saw a flock of eight purple flnches of bril- liant plumage.
 Closing Union Service.
 The last union service was held at | the First Baptist church Thursday eve l ming and was attended by a large congregation. The following ministers were present from neighboring places: l Rev. MT. Buddington, Groton; Bates | Mystic; Anderson, Old Mystic, Adams North Ston1ngton: Marston, Stoning | ton. After a brief service of prayer Rev. MT. Buddington of Groton intro duced Rev. c. K. Flanders, state evan gelist, who spoke on Together to Gath CT. He also sang several solos, being heard to great advantage. The meet ing was largely attended from sur rounding towns.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
MYSTIC
West Side Rests East Side Team at Pool, 162-12s-Men's Club to Hear About Autograph coIlsoting-Defsat for Hyde Park Basketball Team.

At the Mystic Hook and Ladder company rooms Thursday night tbe West Side pool team beat the East Side by a score of 162 to 12S. It was an interesting game and was watched by many. The scores of the teams: East Side-Capt George Greeman 26 points. Albert Moves "A, William Stei- nutz 91, Cyrus Mitchell 26, Dr. W. H Cray 21 points. Total, 12s points. West Side-Capta1n Leonard Gift 32 points, Dr. A. M. Purdy 35. A. w. George 28, Edgar A. Rathbun 31, VII liam Douglas .36. Total, 162 points, A return game will be played next
 To Talk to Mems Club.
 The president of the Mems club has arranged for speaker for the meet Ing on Monday night in G. A. R. hall. pr. James H. Weeks of Stonington will address the meeting on The Experi- ences of an Autograph Collector. He has had an interesting experience along this line and has a great collec- ton Of autographs of prominent men that will be interesting to hear about
 Hyde Park Team Defeated.
 There was an interesting basketball same Tn St. Pau1ckS hall, when the Hyde Park team was defeated bv a score of 34-14. The game was a fast one and was rough from start to fin ish. The lins-ups:
 Mystic-McKone If, vtnol If. Davis c, Burrows rg, Wilcox and L. McKone i lg. Hyde ParR-Dobson If, Johnson If Weston c, Tingley rg, Briggs k. Field goals for Mystic: McKone s | Ymol 8, Davis 2, Burrows 2. Wilcox i Dobson 3, Johnson 1, Briggs 9: fou l goals, Dobson 2; referee, Edward Den. 1 ehee; scorer, William Mullaney: timer 1 Edward McKone.
 Local Briefs,
 MT. and Mrs. Peleg Briggs of Proyi. dence are guests of Mrs. Briggs, par. ents. MT. and Mrs. M. Miner.
 Mrs. Abel Londen of Westerly is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. F Kirke Spaulding.
 1 The quarterly temperance naeetine of the Mystic Valley union will be helf on Sunday evening in the Union Bap. tist church. The speaker will be Rev IF. H. Davis of Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
WILSON'S NOMINATION
 NOW AN ACCESSIBILITY
Nebraska Democrats Believe He Has
 Ruined His Prospects.

Omaha, Neb. Jan. 19.-A statewide meeting of Nebraska democrats has been called by Mayor James c. Dahl man to consult on presidential possi- bilities. The meeting is a result of a conference regarding Col George Harvey's editorial in HarperS Weekly on the candidacy of Gov. Woodrow
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

Wilson and the statement by Col. Henry WatteTson.
 The call in part reads:
 Realizing that the statements of Colonel Watterson and Editor Harvey have made the nomination and e'ec- ton of Governor Wilson an impossi- bility, all precinct. county and dis trict committeeman of the democratic party in Net raska are herewith invit- ed to meet in Omaha, at date soon to be anDOunced"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
ORRINE
cuREs DRINK hARlr.

So uniformly successful has OR- RINE been in restoring the victims of the Drink Hab1t' into sober and use full citizens, and so strong Is our con fidence in its curative powers, that we want to emphasize the fact that OR RINE Is sold under this positive guar antee. If, after & trial. you get no benefit, your money will be refunded. ORRINE costs only $1.00 per box. Ask for Free Booklet.
 N. D. Sevin 6 Son. 11S Main.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
The Danger of La Grippe

is its fatal tendency to pneumonia. To cure your Ia grippe coughs take Fo- ley's Honey and Tar Compound. R. E.. Fisher. Washington. Kas., says: T was troubled with 8 severe attack of la grippe that threatened. pneumonia. A friend advised Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, and I got relief after talk ing the first few doses. I took three bottles and my la grippe was cured" Get the genuine. in thn yellow package. Lee & OagGod Ce-