Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-17
FOREsTERs OF AMERICA.

Two hundred and fifty delegates representing the 152 courts attended the t-th session of the grand court of Euuegtcut. Foresters of America, Tn New Haven. Thursday
 In his report William J. Hayes of TaTiHyille said in part:
 Anticipating the usual fall off in membership in presidential election years. we commenced early to maxe plans. The membership campaign committee recommended that prizes be offered to courts and members during the balance of the year 1912, covering the period from July 1. 1912 10 January I. 1913. plan of meet t-SS Of representatives to subordinate courts in various cities and towns was arranged and successfully carried out A large class was initiated in Hart ford on December 3l. 1912. with 2Sl new members Other large classes were initiated in Norwich, South Nor walk. Bridgeport. Meriden and Water bury Court Farnham. No. 31, amal- gamated with Court Elm City. No. 1; courts Penn broke. No 2l Bridgeport No. So. Waldmere. No. 19. and Seaside, No S2 amalagated with Court Ma thanjel Wheeler. No. 92
 'T recommend that we increase the tax one cent quarter. | recommend drill or degree teams wherever it is DOsslb bic. ] recommend that the salary of the grand chief ranger be increased. ] recommend social sessions as they are very helpful and should be i- Courased. ] heartily recommend the holding of large open meetings. l recommend that all make an extra effort to institute Junior courts in every city and town in the state"
 Grand Treasurer James J. Walsh of Meriden. reported on the finance for two years from May I. 1911. Balance on hand May I. 1911. S3.64T.76, receipts Q expenses during term S24,62491, bal auce on hand May i. 1913. $2,SST.2S. Balances reported in the various funds follow. Management fund, S2,290.45: funeral fund. $307.43. endowment fund fIo53. sick fund. ST4S4: organizing fund S2O4O3. total balance on hand May T. l9rH. S2.SS1.2S
 Grand Secretary Thomas OLough- lin. of Naugatuck. reported on the membership and financial standing of subordinate courts In the 152 courts there were 20.54E members April f.. -9fS. loss of T. 151 for the term. and total funds. January l. 1913 amounted Go Sao1.194.20. a gain of S142300T for rhc term. During the two years end 'uC January ] last. there were initiat- O1. 2.1I1 reinStated 115. and received by card and amalgamatiOn 693. Losses included DrecluSiOnS, 3,S69. died. 401. eNieIled. l5. withdrawal. p: b ycard. and amslEams stion, 6S9. One court was instituted. one suspended. one defunct. and one added by amalgamation There were S1 courts in the funeral fund May !. 1913.
 At the regular meeting of Court City uf Norwich. No. s. held in T. A B. hall Friday evening many reports were rad which were of much interest Two applications were received and two initiated. Brother DOlan made a brief report Of the convention. The following delegates from this city att ended the state convention at New Haven this week: From Court City of Norwich No. 62. Bros. George H. DO- Ian. John Donahue. William Callahan Prom Court Sachem- No. 94. Joseph R. Portelance. Henry Clements, Jeremiah F. HealeE. Court uinebaug No. 12S, Frank F. Quinler. Edward McNerney, and also F. J. Murtha who was a mem her of the E. C.
 N.nnsl report of the convention will be made al the next meeting owing to The delay of reaching home in time for the meeting.