The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-08
RETURNED TO GRAND LODGE OF THE N. E. Q. P. Enco uraging Reports of Growth of Order Made at
 Session Here. MANY DELEGATES
 AT STRATFTELD Delegates and Families Are Heartily Welcomed By
 Mayor Wilson.
DELEGATES
 AT STRATFTELD

Bridgeport is again represented among the grand officers of the New England Order of Protection. Alder. man John p. Lyddy was again elected grand vice warden at the annual meet ing held today.
 Harmony reigned during the session and congratulations were extended to the order by the committee on distri- button, which was composed of B. D. Robbins. Ansonia, F. W. Dawless, New Haven and WA Taylor, Meriden. Re- ports showed big gains for the year in membership Wi5ere losses heretofore prevailed.
 It was suggested that an annual budget hereafter be made up for. grand lodge purposes No decision had been made today, The election of officers returned W. G. Coxeter, Hartford, as grand war den: John E. Lyddy, Bridgeport, G. V. l w.; J. J. Minnix, New Haven. G. S.: F. M. Drew, Ansonia, G. T; Mary A. Bruse, New Haven. grand chaplain: | Dr. J. E.> ColIishaw, Hartford, grand guide; w. A. Taylor. Meriden, grand sentinel.
 Adjournment was taken until 2:3o l after which discussion and election of grand trustees and representatives was scheduled.
 The 18th annual grand lodge session of the New England Order of Protec- tion convened in this city toda9, fol- I lowing reception to the arriving of fcers and delegates at Eagles hall last night.
 Delegates to the number of about | 300 met at the Hotel Stratfield, this morning, where reports were read l from the officers and committees, I showing gains in Connecticut, pro l gress in the order throughout New England, and a general tendency to- | 7a fv1 all 7cv l ments.
 Mayor Clifford Wilson extended the 1 freedom of the. city to the delegates,
 representing ss Connecticut lodges.
 Supreme officers present at the con- vocation of the session were: Supreme Warden Frank B, Hill of New Haven; 1 Supreme Vice Warden Arthur M. Will lis of Melrose, Mass; Supreme Secre- i tary Daniel M. Frye of Boston; Su-
 preme Treasurer John F. Sanborn of I Newport, R. T.; Past Supreme Warden David F. Sherwood of Providence, R. | l.; Supreme Chaplain Nora A Keat- ing of Waterbury; Supreme Guide l Daniel E. Sullivan of Pawtucket, R. T. Supreme Guardian Marguerite G. I Brunei of Roxbury, Mass: and P. E. l Whalen of New Haven, member of the supreme executive board and a past grand warden as well
 | During the reading of reports, which had been prepared in handy form for the delegates close study. much dis I cussion was held upon the side as to I candidates for office which included Alderman John E. Lyddy of this city. It was conceded that his work here entitled him to be returned as grand vice warden.
 The meeting was called to order promptly at 10 o'clock by William G. Coxeter, of Hartford, who with those
 following read these reports: GRAND WARDEN REPORT
 Conclusion
 In closing I would indeed be un- grateful if I did not thank the mem
 bers of the Grand Executive Board
 for their untiring efforts to aid me
 and never failing to respond when II called upon- To our Supreme Warden. Bro. Hill,
 I am indeed grateful for his timely advice and splendid counsel.
 At this time I wish to thank the lsGrand Secretary Brother J. J. Minnix
 for his untirfng assistance and never en a great deal of praise in helping to
 bring about the good results of the 1 past year and the Representatives last
 April made mistake in eIecting him
 as Grand Secretary
 wish to thank the following
 lodges for bringing in the number of members asked for: Ida, Mo- 10; Adelphi. No. 12; Park City, No. 6S; P. c. Lounsbury, No. 126; Excelsior. No. 250; Von Humboldt, No. 210; In
 dian River, No. Ell: Fort Hale, No l 225; Princess No. 22s: Seaview, No. I 231s Brass City. No. 244; Pettfpaug, No 263;- Lieutenant, No. 274; B. A. >1@aatinpAa on Page s.l