Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-13
MOOSE ADDED SEVENTY
 TO THEIR MEMBERSHIP.
Parade Was Followed by Degree Work by New London Team in Olympic Hall,


 A class of seventy candidates rode the goat in Olympic hall Sunday after noon when they were initiated into the mysteries of Moosedom and duly de- clared members of Norwich, Conn, lodge. No. $50, L. O. O. M. The initia- ton was carried out in splendid form by the New London lodge degree team, explained by William Borden, who, the local Moose say, is the right man in the right place. The ritualistic exer- ciseS were of the finest order and the drill work was perfect.
 The class initiation was a big event in the history of the local lodge, for it boosted the membership above the 400 mark, to be more exact. to 403, which means that Norwich, Conn, lodge has more than doubled its membership since the organization of the lodge in May, 1914. Participating in the class initiation were visiting Moose from New London, Westerly, Willimantic Bridgeport, New Haven, Putnam. Bedford and Springfield Mass.
 The New London lodge members were met by the reception committee on the arrival of the 1.45 o'clock car. They brought along the New London marched to the home. The candidates gathered at the Moose home on Laurel Hill at 1 o'clock and were met by a committee comprising Secretary F. B. Hazard and Brothers Payerd, Nelson Parker, B. WunderIich, John Ringland Joseph P. Maloney and James Belair.
 At 2.30 o'clock the local and visiting Moose, headed by the New London Moose band. marched through She tucker street. Main street, then Market and Water streets to Olympic hall The band then returned to the home and escorted the seventy candidates to the hall. About 3.30 o'clock the meeting was called to order by Die tator Joseph A. George and opened in the regular form. Dictator George surrendered the gavel to Dictator Har- vey Haines of the New London lodge, who conducted the meeting from that point.
 The exercises closed at 5.2O o'clock and the Moose marched back to the home, where a roast pig supper pre- pared under the direction of Chef Irving Kelley was awaiting them in the main hall on the top floor.
 Although the Moose band. Orvilie C. Walden director, put in strenuous afternoon. they willingly entertained during the evening, and the following Sound Off. Walden; selection, Chimes of Normandy. Planquette: valse, Loin du Bal, Gillette; serenade, Twilight Echoes, Miller; Song Medley on South crn Melodies, Hayes; intermezzo, The Wedding of the Rose, Jessel valse, Millicent, Mckee; Humoresque. Dvo- rak; patrol. The Blue and Gray, Cox; Star Spangled Banner.
 The visiting brothers departed for home at various hours during the early evening, leaving compliments in plenty for the committees in charge of the arrangements of the day.
 Included among the visiting Moose were the following: J. Speed Lebeau, New Bedford, Mass; J. O. Edson, Springfield, Mass: J. M. Gilman, Will limantic; William N. Bowen, Willi- mantle; 4. G. Lewis, Newport, R. l.; NJ V. Kaelin. c. w. Brooke and c. V. Sayles, Brooklyn; James M Limerick, New Haven; Joseph Hackin, Bridge port; Edward McSorley. Boston, and Joseph Dubois, Putnam.
 New London had a delegation of nearly a hundred and the Willimantic Putnam and Westerly lodges were well represented.
 The committees in charge of the ar engagements were as follows: Organiza ton committee - George
 Moles. chairman; $. A. DeRusha, sec retary; W. H. Simpson, M. Waldron | M. Sadusky P. H. O'Keefe, F. Bell. D | J. Kerr, A. Lanpher, F. Brennan, D | Williams, F. D. Lamb, N. Blumenthal | F. Weaver, R. Lane, E. Norris, J. F Poya-d. A. E. Fowler. c. F. Meyer, c | D. Beaver.
 Reception committee - George H | Moles, chairman; J. A. George, L. NJ | Crandall, F. Bill, r. Weaver. Charles | Meyer Frank D. Lamb, S. DeRushs | and F. E. Hazard.
 Marshal (parade), R. Lane: aides | F. Bill and P. H. O'Keefe.