Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
BRIDGEPORT MAN
 FOR GRAND MASTER. Elected By Odd FeiIows-Harry Hirseh for Grand conduotor-Bis Member ship Gain.

New Haven. Conn, May 20-The Grand lodge of Connecticut, Independ- ent Order of odd Fellows. brought it's annual session to a close today with the election and installation of officers for next year, and the selection of Bridgeport as the next meeting place The grand lodge voted to invite Reb. ert C. Daniel, of Georgia, the grand sire of the sovereign lodge, to be pre- ent next year. The grand sire has not been at a state grand lodge session in Connecticut for a number Of years.
 Officers were elected as follows: grand master Henry c. Stevenson, Bridgeport; deputy grand master, R. T. w. Adams. Naugatuck; grand warden, F. Henry Monroe, New Haven; grand secretary, William S. Hutchinson, New Haven; grand treasurer. Sidney w. Challenger. Bridgeport; representative to the sovereign and grand lodge Frank E. Roys, Winsted; grand mar shal, George M. Chapman, Waterbury; Grand conduetor, Harrq Hirsch, Nor wich; grand guardian, William T. My CT. Bridgeport; grand herald, F. w. Whiten. Hartford; grand chaplain. Rev. c. A. Smith Barre, Mass.
 The retiring grand master. Frank E. Roys of Winsted, was presented with handsome gold grand masters badge Grand Masters Report.
 In his annual report Grand Master Frank D., Roys said:
 Grand Masters Report.
 Representatives As we assemble in annual session of this grand body, realizing that the health and growth or Odd Fellowship of tomorrow de- bends upon our legislation of today whatever is done should receive our most mature thought and deliberation and whatever the outcome, let it be for that which stands for advancement of this great order; and it lies within the power of every representative to be an influence for good in this noble work
 The past year has demonstrated numerically and financially, what can be accomplished by hard work. perse- verance. unity of sympathy and motive among our members. With no subor- dinate lodges instituted, a net gain of 959, the largest in 23 years. naturally Is very gratifying. On Dec. 31, 1913, the close of our official year. our mem bership was 23,64S, and feel conf dent that with continuation of the same enthusiasm which has prevailed during the past year that the 90, 900 mark by 1919 will be a living reality.
 Harmony and good fellowship pre- vaiis throughout the Jurisdiction and with few exceptions the lodges are in reasing in membership, with less suspensions. and financial conditions are excellent.
 All lodges brought to my notice where djssensions have arisen I have visited at once, and have been success full in adjusting the existing differ ences satisfactorily in each case It is therefore with pride and pleasure I report no appeals to come before this grand lodge.
 I am profoundly grately to you for having elected me grand master and according to the measure of my ability have endeavored to serve you faith fully the past year. It Is with the greatest sense of pride and gratitude that extend my sincere appreciation for your loyal support and co-opera- ton during my team as grand master. As tho time has arrived when another shall assume leadership of this grand Jurisdiction, of Connecticut, I most earnestly appeal to you for a continu- alton of your loyalty. with increased inspiration in the good work, that it may be possible for my successor to accomplish far more the coming year than my experience and ability has enabled me to do, and as I step back into the ranks shall never forget what I owe for the honor conferred upon me. and will continue to work in whatever capacity duty calls me for the geed of Odd Fellowship,
 I wish to express my appreciation fer the counsel and advice which my associate officers have SC cheerfully inn parted to ne, ts the officers of ths