Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-22
ODD FELLOWS ELECT
 IN GRAND ENCAMPMENT

ODD FELLOWS ELECT
 l IN GRAND ENCAMPMENT 1 At the session of the grand encamp- ment, I. O. c. F., of Connecticut at i Odd Fellows temple in Hartford, on Tuesday afternoon. the following off cers were elected: Grand patriarch Oscar l.. Burdick, Stamford; grand l high priest, August H. Lubenow, New Haven; grand senior warden. William l H. Lowe. Waterbury; grand scribe. W NilIam $. HutchiSon New Haven; grand treasurer, William J. Berges. of Stamford: grand junior warden. Nel- son w. Benedict. Norwalk: grand rep 1 resentatives, Frank M. Garfield, Bridgeport Michael Larsen, Hart 1 ford; grand marshal. Orville Rector, Bridgeport; grand sentinel, Arthur M. Randall, Hartford; grand outside sen tinel, Stephen J. Austin. R. >-ing Grand Patriarch Michael Larsen. Past Grand Patriarch Karl 1 l.. Winter of Waterbury was grand marshal.
 The report of Grand Scribe Hutchi- son shows t-fc mem bership of this pa triarchaI branch of Odd Fellowship in this state on July 1. 1919 to have been
 6,o32, a net gain of 313 during the
 year. There were 534 limitations and
 10S deaths during that period. In his annual address Grand Patri-
 arch Larsen says:
 Notwithstanding the terrible crisis
 we have passed and the serious ob-
 stacles that have confronted us. I am
 plea sed to report to you that we have
 made net gain in membership of SIS
 for the term from July l. 1918. to July
 1, 1919. We also made substantial gain in funds. This is one of the most
 successful and substantial gains ever recorded in the encampment branch in the Jurisdiction of Connecticut.
 This splendid result. however, has
 been accom- piiShed only by the most strenuous efforts on the part of off cers and patriarchs of the various en- campmenrs in Connecticut, who have responded most generously to the ap
 peals of the grand officers on every occasion. ~.
 Under the present favors bIe condi- tions. with the worlds greatest con fict ended and with worldwide peace about 10 be realized. the outlook for the future of PatriarchiaI Odd Fellow ship is indeed bright, and with the earnest cooperation and support of the officers and patriarchs in Connecticut, I feel sure that we will be able to re- port a still larger gain in our next an nual session.
 It has been ny privilege to visit ev- cry encampment in my district. be- sides many others on invitation and some on inclination. also several sub ordinate lodges. I have also had the great pleasure of attending grand en- camp1nent sessions of four of our sis
 
 have been most cordially received and royalty entertained and made to feel was among brothers and friends.
 During the year I have sent out and caused to be sent. several circular let ters and proclamations. both to the encampment and district deputies. in tended to meet existing conditions. also formulated and caused to be sent to every patriarch in Connecticut circular letter with a direct appeal +Y-ia R2 Sf one new member each during this term. These letters you will find under the proper classification and as part of my report. T. sincerely trust some good resulted from them.
 All of the encampments in the juris- diction of Connecticut. with the ex- captions of three or four of the smaller ones, are in d prosperous condition A number of encampments, which have been dormant for years. have display ed a marked activity during the year, and have taken on a new lease of life. A few of the smaller encampments need little encouragement and be- lieve, that if some of the stronger en- | would fraternize more with the weaker ones their interest i would be awakened and better results | follow.
 It gives me a great deal of pleasure | to find IS encampments on the honor | roll this year. the greatest number l that has ever been recorded. Mystic l No. IT, leading in percentage with ! gain of 51, sr A per cent, and Mldian 1 No ', with a gain of ss. or 14 per i cent.
 I wish at this time to express my | sincere thanks and deep appreciation to my associate grand officers and district deputies for the efficient and loyal support they have so cheerfuiiy given me during this eventfui year.
 To William S. Hutchison, grand scribe, great credit is due for his efn- .ient service, faithful assistance. wise counsel and genial company on so many pleasant occasions.
 To yeu. my brother p&triarchs. words are inadequate to express my feelings of gratitude and appreciation for the confidence you have placed in ne, for the high honors you have con. erred upon me. for the many acts Of xindness and consideration you have shown me. and for the earnest, efh- :ient, untiring and loyal support you nave given me during my official year. As I surrender the emblem of au- hority to my worthy successor, may lsk the same kindly consideration and
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