Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
LODGE NOTES
ELKS,

There was one more lodge of Elks added to Connecticut's already large list when the institution Of the Rock vile lodge took place on Thursday evening. There was 3 large parade which included bands and floats.
 Delegations were present from Willi- mantle. Providence. Woonsocket. Put nam, HoIyoke, Hartford, New Haven, Bristol, New Britain and New Lon don. The line of march was over E m street to Prospect, to East Main, to Union as far as Orchard and thence back to the center.
 Putnam lodge was out strong, with the kiIlingly military band. The New London lodge made q fine appearance with the Ship and Engine band Of New London for music Other lodges in the parade were the Springfield, HoIyoke, Norwich. New Britain and Bristol, with the Bristol band.
 The institution exercises took place in the town hall. where the following officers were installed: Dr. T. F. O. Loughlin, exalted ruler; Harry C. Smith. esteemed loyal knight; George SiswicI1, esteemed lecturing knight; J. N. Keeney. secretary: Fred J. Coo ley, treasurer; Frederick G. Harten- stein, tyler. The following trustees HCiC 1IiSld1ICo- w H. 41slAAs A-4A -N years; Francis J. Began, two years; Thomas F. Noone, one year.
 Rockville lodge was presented witt beautiful flag by committee rep resenting the New London lodge. The flag is four by six feet in size an6 will be used for the altar of the neW lodge. The flag WIS presented by 8 committee consisting Of Frank Q. Gro min and John NJ. NaIlon, who were present with a large delegation iron New London. The present tatioT speech was made by Congressmas Richard P. Freeman.
 MOOSE.
 The regular meeting of Norwic! lodge of Moose was held Friday eve ming at the home on Laurel Hill ave nUe. There was a large number in at tendance and routine business wa transacted. Plans for the winter sea son were discussed and social pIan will be announced later
 FoREsTERs. Court Sachem. F. of A., have opened the season after g two months sus pension of meetings. At the las meeting nominations for officers wer made and the election will take pIac on the meeting night next week. i is expected that there will he larg number present.
 ODD FELLOWS.
 At the regular meeting Uncas Lodg 1 No. 1l l. c. 0. F. held Monday eve ming in Odd Fellows hall the initia tory, first. second and third degree were worked. Routine business wa transacted. Noble Grand A. E. Tow 1 Ter presided at the meeting at whicl | there was a large attendance. ShetUcket lodge transacted reutin l business at their meeting on Tuesda evening. During the past week deat 1 claimed one of the oldest members C 1 fhe lodge. Daniel Woodbury Grant C 1 Hartford
 Routine business occupied the at { tention of the members of Palmyr Encampment at their regular meetin on Thursday evenin@.
 Ma9MAN's RELIEF CORPS. The regular meeting of Sedgwic 1 Womans Relief corps was held Fr day afternoon at Buckingham Memo rial with a large number presen President Lillian I. Johnson preside
 and one candidate vas initiated ReJ tine business was transacted and se7 eral reports were made. The corps 10 serve dinner on next Tuesday !; the reunion of the Eighth Connecticl
 volunteers.
 REsEkAHs.
 The 9th anniversary of Hope R,