Milford chronicle., 1932-02-19
]. MARK SWEETEN
ELECTED HEAD OF
STATE MECHANICS
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worst years in its history with only
a small loss, but although there was
no increase numerically. all depaIt-
ments of the order nave been
strengthened
He lauded the two great degree
teams of the order and the part they
took in two class mutations, one at
SeafOrd and one at Smyrna.
The annual report of Vice Coun-
cilor Sweeten in part, follows:
Upon assuming the duties in
cumbent upon me as State Vice
Councillor a year ago l did so fully
aware of the responsibilities. time
and sacrifices required 20 make a
success, but l determined to make
success if success was possible. |
have endeavOred to exert my best
efforts in behalf OF our principles
and for the advancement Of our or
der, and | trust l have merited, to
some degree at least, The confidence
reposed in me. l thank you for the
honor conferred upon ME and trust
/ have contributed to me advance
ment of our organization.
1.-The membership in general has [
been loyal and the cooperative spir-
it has manifested itself 20 the inter-
est and progress of our order, and
it would be nothing shOIt of in
gratitude should fail 50 express my
appreciation thereof. What little
success has been mine was only
made possible by your continued
nd nnanApaffnn / u
debt of gratitude to many brothers
for their interest and sacrifice of
time in accompanying me on var
iOus visitations throughout the State
for which l desire to publicly eX-
tend my sincere thanks. 1t is just
this type of brothers who make one
desire to surge on just little hard
er, for to have a good frien1 is one
of the highest delights of life; TO be
a good friend is one of the nobleSt
and most difficult undertakings.
"As a patriotic organization we
are doing a practical work in the
of our country that is of in
estimable value. But the end is not
yet. Far as we have travelled, there s
is still much to be done in keeping
our country seadfast to the best l
ideals and traditions of our early {
patriots and founders.
I'VE have in our Junior Order a }
most wonderful organization. We b
are very much interested in its S
many purposes, and above all, to see h
{ continue to succeed. We have en- p
Oyed a safe and sane growth and C
We want to carry on the purposes b
md ideals and pass on to those that g
ollow us a fraternity firmly found p
ID, we'll preserved and healthy in p
very respect, but we must guard C
gainst the pitfalls that lie along the =
oadside, the dangerous curves
head and the low bridges. g
I'm analysising the success or e.
allure of organizations, varied fac h
0rs have played vital parts and IL
lhile few other minor factors may il
ave been contributing causes, fail fC
re when prevalent was chiefly al
aused by lack of organization, CO.
peratiOn and sincerity of brother N
ood, while those who succeeded d,
'ere possessed of higher ideals and Al
uperior qualifications. IN
Corporation means banding to- OF
ether for a specific object, there FIR
IRE, profit-sharing entirely different Of
'om mere association. Cooperation ee
egins when men unite forces to he
ivocate and further the policies of m
hich they approve. Individual ef- re
,rt helps a lot, but combined for re
IS and cooperation WELD tremen- ~
BUS power"