The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-23
EAGLES MAKE GREAT GAINS IN
 CONNECTICUT
Two New AerieS and 900 New Members
 Shown in Reports
Convention May Vote to Hold Annual Meetings and TrIen-
 niaI Field Days

During the past two years the Fra ternal Order of Eagles in Connecticut has added more than 800 to it's mem bership according to the reports of the officers of the state aerie read at the state convention in Eagles hall today Forty-four delegates repre- Eenting the 22 aeries in the state body were present this morning when State President s. H. Davis called the con vention to order at 10:45-
 The report of the State Secretary D. T. O'Connor shows that the aer1es throughout the state have gained both in numbers and finances During the past two years two new aeries have been added Ansonia No 1896 with a membership of 800 and Terryvil1e 1O1O with a membership of 255. There are now more than 1000 members of the order in Connecticut
 Added interest was given to the meeting today by the candidacy for State President of John H. Spittler of Bridgeport aerie. MT. Spttt1er is the retiring state chaplain. D. J. O'Con- nor. state secretary, is also a candi- date for reelection but it is said dele gates from other cities do not look with kindly eyes on the proposition ito give two state offices to Bridgeport aerie.
 Mir Spittler is opposed by Francis F. Wade. of New Haven, the present vice president of the state aerie. It was called to order this morning that Will Ham Kremer of New Britain would undoubtedly be a candidate to oppose Mfr. O'Connor.
 M The members of Bridgeport aerie want MT. Spitt1er elected state presi- dent so that he may be a candidate for national trustee at the national convention in Baltimore in September. John W. BohI of Stamford is now na- tionaI trustees but he has been ap pointed postmaster and wants to re- tire from his high office in the Eagles.
 4 plan was discussed by the con gvention to change the terms of the state aerie officers to one year each and to have yearly conventions with g field day and parade every two years. At present the field day and parade is held every year and the state convention every two years.
 The morning session was taken up with reports of the state officers and the appointment of various commit tees An adjournment was taken at o'cIock for lunch The report of State President Davis was as follows:
 To the officers and members of the PConnecticut State convention F'rater- kua1 Order of Eagles, assembled, greet '5ngs:
 With great pleasure I review the lwork of the state aerie and with fur Eher pleasure am able to report that swe have had great and bountifu1 Euccess for the past two years which has resulted through our efforts, in a. renewed interest and enthusiasm throughout the subordinate aer1es
 This condition is extremely pleasing: ito your officers and confirms our be- aief that by systematic and energetic work on the part of the state aerie has become a very valuable and bene- i1cial feature of our great fraternity.
 As your president, I want at this time to thank my associate officers and those brothers who have worked with me during the past two years dor their willing and unselfish assist ance- fully realize that whatever measure of success have met with is wholly due to their untiring efforts for, without their cooperation, coun- gel and advice, would have been of but little value in myself alone.
 I desire to pay tribute to and es- pec1afly commend our state secretary, Brother D. J. O'Connor, for in my position feel confident to judge as Do the great amount of detail work which he has had to contend with in eonsummating the different plans (Which have been inaugurated by me am pleased that this opportunity is fofnered me to publicly acknowledge my appreciation of his earnest and pains Aaking efforts, which I believe will be Bnared by every member of this con N ention.
 
 bf my administration that we were organized for a. definite purpose. I have Fut forth every effort to work for the ronsunation Of that purpose and the 90est interest of our order Every pfdcfal act and decision has been made with only the welfare of the order et large throughout the state. at heart.
 With this end in view I outlined a plan covering the visitatfons to aeztes bn substance it was my idea to district The state and divide the work So that eyery aerie could be visited either by D state officer or by some representa- live brother designated for such pI1r- pose This plan has been carried ont bnd their reports after making their Visits were very gratifying They Round all the aeries in a prosperous condition well officered, well managed @nd busily engaged in distributing 9heIr aid and benevoIence and spread Ang the great principles of Liberty Truth, Justice and Equality broad East in their communities.
 One result of this work Is demon mtrated by the fact that all the aeries bf the state are now affiliated with the state aerie-
 Tn conclusion want to again thank msI of the brothers for the loyal and H1earty support and to assure you all Shat my experience as state presi- dent for the past two years, will all ways be a very pleasant memory. The Friendships I have made and the ac- muaintances I have found I shall aI-
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