Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-22
GRAND MASTERS DAY
 AT MASONIC HOME.
Hundreds of Masons and Their Fami-
 lies Were at WaIlingford.


 The annual grand masters day at the Masonic home at Wallingford Sat urday was attended by hundreds of Masons and their families from all parts of the state.
 All the buildings and the rooms were open for inspection and the resi- dents of the home exchanged pleasant greetings with hundreds of visitors who manifested deep interest in their welfare. In many instances the visit ors were members of the same lodge or Eastern Star chapter as the resi- dent with whom they engaged in con- versation, which made the call more enjoyable.
 Supt. John o. Rowland was every where, and his smiling face accorded with his gracious words of welcome.
 Luncheon.
 The time from 11.30 to 12.30 was given to basket lunch at long tables erected by Mr Rowland. Parties of friends, many families. lodges or East ern Star chapters united in a general lunch and had a merry time. Superin- tendent Rowland furnished coffee, E. S.. of Wallingford. sold box lunch es.
 The Exercises.
 The exercises began at 12.30. Presi- dent Wallace $. Moyle of New Haven, of the board of managers, presided. An orchestra played three selections: Spirit of Independence, Oh! Oh! Del phine and a medley of popular songs.
 Prayer was offered by Associate Grand Chaplain the Rev. Arthur F. Lewis of North Haven vice president of the board of managers.
 Address of Welcome.
 President Moyle delivered the adz dress of welcome. He said the board of managers was glad to see so large 8 number of members of the lodges and Eastern Star chapters present, that their liberality was accomplish ing. A visit to the home afforded Op portunity to see what was being done for the aged Masons and their wives. It would certainly result in an in- creased interest in the work of the home.
 Grand Masters Response.
 Grand Master Wilbur s. Comstock of East Haddam, of the grand lodge, r. and A. M. of Connecticut, respond ed to the address of welcome. He ex- pressed his personal pleasure in being present and his qualification as grand master of MasonS of Connecticut in seeing what the lodges and Eastern Star chapters were accom- plishing for their aged and infirm brothers and sisters. He paid a high tribute to the earnest and efficient work of the board of managers and the untiring care of Superintendent Rowland.
 Grand Matron's Address.
 Grand Matron Mrs. Bertha L. s. Gallup of Moosup, of the grand chap ter of Connecticut, in her address eulo- gized the Eastern Star members of the state for what they are doing for tereSt the members of the various chapters had in the home and in pro- viding comfort for the elderly people who are passing their last years in a comfortable home, made possible by the fraternal love and kindness of the Masons of Connecticut and the women members of the Eastern Star.
 Mrs. Rena Barnes Fowler of New Haven sang Sunshine.
 Address by Vice President.
 Vice President Arthur F. Lewis of North Haven made the address of the day His subject was True Fraternal- ism Extant. He spoke e1oquently of the teachings of the Masonic fraternity and how they were bearing practical results in the establishment and main tenance of the home and the comfort if was bringing to the residents now nearing the sunset of life. He urged yet deeper interest in the work of might be made and buildings of more permanent nature erected.
 The orchestra played Modest Suz- anne and Mrs. Fowler sang Swallows,
 Th6n the orchestra played a medley of Scotch songs and dances and the exercises closed with America, sung by the audience.
 The reception committee included President Wallace $. Meyle, New Ha- ven; Vice President the Rev. Arthur IF. Lewis, North Haven; Treasurer Stanley B. f3es#SFth, Hartford; Sec retaEE George A, ISies, HaFtferd; 6raBd Master Wilbur $. Cornsteck, East Haddam; Past Grand Master Andrew J. HalleeE, Bridgeport; Past Grand Master Fred A.VefpIanck. Man chester; William k. Hunter, Sollthing- ton; s. Ernest Downs, Danbury com prising the board of nine managers; and District Deputies Frank l.. Wilder of Bridgeport Charles NJ Beach of New Milford, Edwin H. Forbes of Tor ringten Walter T. Arnold of Meriaen, William J. Rawlings of New Britain. William K. Rosbroo}x of East Hart ford. Br Charles E. Bush of Crosa4- ell Arthur M. Brown Of TeMett City and w. Bard of Brooklyn.
 Bishop Milan Will Confirm Glass.
 At the 1e39 mass on Sunday, Oct.