The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-10

One houndred twenty-four dele- gates and officers were present at election and installation of officers of the Royal Arcanum at the an- nual convention at the Hotel Elton this morning.
 Reports read by the grand Secre- tary indicated an increase in men- bership as well as Q rise in financial standing for the organization, for the first time in six years. Resolu- tions were passed by the grand secretary in honor of Wilbur Squires of Meriden and Thomas Wilkenson of Stonington, who were members of the original grand council of 1887, having SO years of service to their credit.
 Election of officers. was har-
 nonious and uncontested and result ed as follows: Grand regent, Henry Rathburn of Massachusetts: supreme secretary, Herbert Hotchkiss; and supreme orator, William o. Root. Honorable Arthur B. Eaton, Phila- delphia attorney, and past commit teeman of the supreme council, of- flciated ct the installation cere- monies.
 The convention decided the next meeting will be the second Wednes- day of June, 1887, at New Haven.
 Attorney Arthur B. Eaton of Philadelphia, supreme committee man, told the Royal Arcanurn Grand Council of Connecticut at the an- nual banquet and dance at the Ho- tel Elton last evening that money is the universal provider of every thing, but happiness and that little acts of kindness to our fellowmen will bring back Q flood of memories of Q life well lived.
 From 1920 to 1880, he said, Amer ica went on Q most beautiful fi- nancial joyride known as the age of jazz, wine and whoopee and since then the country has been trying to mend its ways and find an ave- nue of activity to bring 1t soul sat- isfaction if not flesh satisfaction.
 Woolworth, he added, built up a great fortune and left 1t to a certain child who went over to Europe and bought count. T don't wonder we have an undercurrent of unrest in this country when people striving for their daily bread see such atrocities. My blood boils at such displays of greed" he con- tinued.
 "Fraternity acts cannot be nea- sured. America after having her face lifted faces Q new atmosphere ahead because men are turning their minds to more serious busi- ness. America is the last outpost of democracy and if we don't stand fast to old New England principles. and those of life, liberty and pur- suit of happiness, what's going to happen? It rests in your hands"
 Tt is the duty of American fraternities to send an answer to Europe and say that we in this country still believe in one coun- try, one God and one nag" con. cluded Attorney Eaton.
 Following delicious chicken din- ner, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, pastor of St. Johns Episcopal church. opened opened festivities delivering invication. Toastmaster Walter H. simon of Hartford, grand regent, introduced Joseph St. Louis, repre- senting Mayor T. Frank Hayes.
 Mir. St. Louis extended greetings to the Arcanum delegates on behalf of the mayor and drew a big hand when he said 1t was double pleas ure for him to attend the banquet and to represent the city's executive, for his own dad was active in Ar canurn work for more than 20 years.
 Supreme Lady Introduced
 Mrs. Walter H. simon, wife of the grand regent, was then presented q gift for her valuable assistance the past year to the council. Supreme Lady Mrs. Williams was next in- troduccd.
 New Britain was then awarded a prize for winning the degree con- test. Individual medals were awarded the New Britain bowling team which won the state title for the third consecutive year. Meriden was second. Bristol third, Hartford by Fathers Noonan and Schaeffer. The pallbearers. all nephews of the deceased. included: Edward and George McLane. William Clark, Wil-