Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-19

At the annual meeting Of the Odd Fellows Connecticut Home corporation held in l. o. o. F. hall, New Haven, Wednesday the presidents report was read by Selah G. Blakeman, who in conclusion announced that he would not be a candidate for reelection.
 The reports of the several commit tees and officers showed the affairs or airview home at Greton to be in iourishing condition. The meeting was attended by 73 members or about o0 per cent. of the total membership. After the business report had been read, the election of officers was held, and but three changes in the present holds, P G. M. of Bridgeport, to be president: Algot Johnson of New Britain. to be third vice president, md retiring President Selah G. Blake man. P, G Nj, of Shelton, to be a member of the board of managers.
 The officers for the coming year will be as follows:
 observation-disclosures L. Reynolds, P. G. Nj, Bridgeport
 First Vice President-F'rank R. Up- son, P G. NJ. Southington.
 Second Vice President 3 Theodore Kassenbrook, Hartford.
 Third Vice President-Algot Johnson, New Britain.
 Secretary-WalIace R. Johnson, New London.
 Treasurer-LeopOld deLeeuw, P, G. NJ, Hartford.
 Chaplain - Rev. Charles H. smith,
 Reoekah Auxiliary-w. H. Marigold. P. c. NJ, No. 4, Bridgeport: Henry C. Stevenson, No. 4, Bridgeport; Marion
 Davis, No. 1T, Mantle; Fred J. Boese No. 7S, New Haven; Loren Davis, No. 31, Manchester.
 Board of Managers-W. s. Hutchi- son, P. G. M, No. S1. New Haven; Philip Pond. P. G. NJ, No. 5, New Haven; Charles E; 5, Gates N No i, F, M Nj wich: Charles A. Reed. No. 1, New Haven: Selah G. BIakeman, P. c. M, shelton: H. c. F. Howell, No. F, Mid dletown; H. J. Hirsch, No. 85, New London: G. |. Kierstead. P. c. M, No 2 Hartford: F NJ. Garfield, P. c. M, No. 4. Bridgeport; Hugo L. Patzold, No 95 Meriden; F. K. WoolWorth, No. 21. Waterbury; grand master, eX-Oficio member.
 President BIakeman of Shelton pre- sided and reviewed the work Of the year In part he said:
 There were 341 orders issued, repre- senting an outlay of s9,649-36.
 I can only repeat what I have said in the past, that our suDerintendent and matron prove their ability by their god works. It is only necessary for anyone to take with the residents to know how much MT. and Mrs. Wood ward are appreciated by those who have the best opportunity to judge and see how well everything is cared for, both outdoors and in the home.
 Special Days.
 Grand Masters day, April 26, was a perfect day. There was the largest number present that I ever saw on the anniversary day The programme; which had been arranged by Grand Chaplain Rev Charles H. Smith, was under his guidance very successfully carried out All branches of the order were well represented. The brothers of Crystal lodge presented to the home a portrait of John Noble, who died while he was member Of the board of managers. The brothers of PeQuot lodge presented the portrait of Grand Master Frederick C. Burrows to the home.
 The board of managers have held five meetings during the past year. four at the grand secretary's office in New Haven and one at Fairview.
 Secretary and Treasurer.
 Wallace R. Johnson has again, by his last years work as secretary proven his worth to the order.
 AS the health of Leopold deLeeuw, our treasurer. has not been as good a portion of the time for the last year as usual, C1arlson N. Fowler. our past treasurer. has klndiy dsSlSI6d hluI when it was necessary.
 There are 30 residents at the nome 2S men and two women. There were three deaths during the year.
 The house committee that was ap- pointed at the last Rebekah assembly, composed of Mrs. Celia NJ. Burrows, Mrs. Anna Aud and Mrs. EIvenia Bow ker. asked the Rebekah lodges if they were willing to contribute money or goods so that they could make every resident of the home a Christmas present. The lodges responded so Iiberally that the committee decided ot have a meeting at the home on the af-