New Britain herald., 1916-01-20

observed last evening in Hanna's armory, and there was not a dull mo- ment for the assemblage of 800 mem bers and lady friends who gathered to join with the court in making the affair a success.
 The Y. M. T. A. & B. minstrels made a big hit. At the close of the enter tainment the speakers, headed by Chief Ranger Manning and Mayor George A. Quigley, mounted the stage
 The opening remarks were made by Chief Ranger Manning in which he extended a cordial invitation to all to partalxe of the hospitality of the court.
 Seated on the speakers platform were the following: Mayor George A. Quigley, Grand Chief Ranger Thomas F. Dowd of Norwalk, Grand Secre- tary Thomas T. O'Loughlin of Nauga- tuck, Grand Sub Chief Ranger Will liam Myers of Bridgeport, Supreme Secretary G. P. Sullivan of Derby, Senator George w. Klett, Dr. John l.. Kelly, James McConkey, Grand Re- cording Secretary Matthew M. Meskill and Herman Schmarr, vice chairman of the reception committee.
 Mayor QuigIey's Remarks.
 Mayor Quigley said that he felt gratified to be with the court on the occasion of it's twenty-fifth anniver- sary, and to assist in small measure in making the affair a success. He said that he was strong believer in fraternalis1n. He had at all times been pleased to attend celebrations of this kind, sometimes went looking for them and sometimes had celebrations of his own that he afterward remem- bered. The speaker said that many c1 work that is carried on through fra ternal organizations.
 He spoke of it's results in the mu- nicipal government in this city, where men are educated to believe in the great brotherhood of man. He dwelt on the excellent work that is going on yearly for the prevention of tuber- culosis, and which he said was direct 1y due to fraternalism, and in which the Foresters played an active part. He said that many hospitals and other institutions where the sick and in iured are given treatment are due to fraternal organizations. No person. the speaker said, can really appreciate the wonderful work of the ForeSterS unless he is a member Of that organ ization, and not until the Great Book is opened on Judgment Day will all It's efforts be known.
 Grand Chief Ranger Dowd.
 Grand Chief Ranger Dowd said that the mayor had given him cue in his remarks how to speak, for he was a good Forester but a poor speaker. He said that he was pleased to be With Court Friendly on it's twenty-fifth an riversary and congratulated the court 1 on the fine progress it had made. It | was credit to the city and to it's mem bers He said that many of the broth | CTS can tell today of the results at i tained for the small dues that they l paid. He hoped to be present and see l the same faces again at the golden Ju- bilee
 Grand Secretary OLoughlin. Grand Secretary O'Loughlin, extend Cd his congratulations to the members of the court. He was pleased to see so many of the ladies present, for he : knew that they were forced to sit up many nights when their husbands were attending meetings of the court He urged sociabiIity among the mem bers, in getting together in affairs like this and in closing he said that what was worth doing at all was worth do- Ing we'll
 Senator K1ett.
 Senator George w. K1ett caused sev- : eral nipples of laughter to run through the hall, with his witticisms. He said that he was proud to be a member of Court Friendly and was glad to be with the members the occa sion. His one regret, he said, was that one of his old friends whom he had seen at so many times, was ab- sent, the late Joseph H. Lutz, who, with Hugh F. Morehead, was instru- mental in getting him into the court. He said that the court has every reason to be proud of it's record, and if the members of the court com piled with the teachings of Forestry and abided by it's laws, no matter what their religion or belief may be, it would make them better Christians and citizens.
 Cosgrove Absent
 Chief Ranger Manning said that he regretted that on account Of illness, Past Supreme Chief Ranger John F. Cosgrove of Hartford was unable to attend the celebration.
 Recording Secretary M. NJ. MeskIll.
 The last speaker of the evening was Grand Recording Secretary M. M. Meskill the Native Son. representa- tive in the grand court. He said that . on behalf Of the general committee which had worked hard for the suc- cess of the affair, he extended greet ings and an invitation to the as- sembly to enjoy themselves.
 Buffet Lunch Served.
 At the close of the speechmaking, buffet lunch was served by the committee. Dancing followed and was enjoyed until the wee sma hours.
 Birth of Court.
 On September 27, 1889, eighteen members who had affixed their sigma lures to the enrolment in new