New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 20, 1916, Page 9

NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1916. 'COURT FRIENDLY, NO. 45, FORESTERS OF AMERICA, HOLDS ITS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES The silver jubilee of Court Friend- , No. 45, Foresters of America, was 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 hy Chief Ranger Manning in which he extended a cordial invitation to all to partake of the hospitality of the court. Seated on the speakers' platform the following: Mayor George A. Quigley, Grand Chief Ranger Thomas ¥. Dowd of Norwalk, Grand Secre- tary Thomas T. O'Loughlin of Nauga- tuck, Grand Sub-Chief Ranger Wil- liam Myers of Bridgeport, Supreme Secretary G. P. Sullivan 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 Quigley’s Remarks. Mayor Quigley said that he felt gratified to be with the court on the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniver- sary, and to assist in small measure in making the affair a success. He said that he was a strong believer in fraternalism. 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 persons do not appreciate the great work that is carried on through fra- ternal organizations. He spoke of its 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 vearly for the prevention of tuber- culosis, and which he said was direct- ly 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- jured 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 its efforts be known. Grand Chief Ranger Dowd. Grand Chief Ranger Dowd said that the mayor had given him a 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 Ceurt Friendly on its twenty-fifth an- niversary and congratulated the court on the fine progress it had made. It was credit to the city and to its mem- bers. He said that many of the broth- | ers can tell today of the results at- tained for the small dues that they | paid. He hoped to be present and see | the same faces again at the golden ju- bilee, Grand Secretary O’Loughlin. Grand Secretary O’Loughlin, extend- | € his of the many we congratulations to the members | court. He was pleased to see so | 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 sociability 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 well. Senator Klett. Senator George W. Klett caused sev- eral ripples 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 on the | occasion. 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 1eason to be proud of its record, and if the members of the court plied with the teachings of Forestry and abided by its laws, no matter at their religion or belief may be, it would make them better Christians and citizer 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 aftend the celebration. Recording Secretary M. M. 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- 1gs and an invitation to the as- sembly to enjoy themselves. Buffet Lunch Served. At the close of the speechmaking, a 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 signa- tures to the enrollment in a new Court of Foresters to be formed in this city, gathered in Giddings’' hall where the installation exercises were to be conducted. The same enthusiasm that has since evidenced itself in the court was shown by this little band and when the preliminary plans were completed for the installation, an invitation was extended to Court Ex- celsior, No. 6, of Meriden to have charge of the exercises. It was 2 gala night wher® the new members met for the exercises, which were conducted by David Dickenson of Meriden, who at one time, held office of grand treasurer, assisted by J. i1, Haffer and John Hynes, members of <ourt Wilcox of Meriden. The first of Derby, | {in the city. | esters’ | him during his sickness. com- | meeting was held September 28, 1889, and the following officers were elect- ed: Chief ranger, Merritt Humason; sub-chief ranger, Dr. William P. Bun- financial secretary, William Ris recording secretary, ~William senior woodward, William unior woodward, James ; junior beadle, W. A. Smith; chairman of trustees, B. D. Pen- field; physician, Dr. W. P. Bunnell. | The following are charter members of the organization: William and James Bagshaw, W. A. Smith, E. D. Penfield and James McConke: The | records of the court were destroyed | in a fire in the Steele and Damon | block on Church street in 1891. E. D, Penfield was flnancial secretary at that time. The books of the finan- cial secretary show a membership of 309 members with over $4,000 in the | treasury at the present time. | Court Friendly is the third odlest | Court of Foresters in the city, having | been organized after Court Prospe ity and Charter Oak, had been in ex- istence a short time. Today the cit hoasts of six courts with a member- ship of over 1,000 members. A Representative Organization. The membership of the order in this city includes representative men in all walks of life, municipal, civie, and professional, including such names as Postmaster W. F. Delaney, Mayor George A. Quigley, E. N. Humphrey. Judge James T. Meskill, Superintendent of Streets Edward Weigand, Dr. J. BE. Martin, O. F. Curtis, G. M. Landers and many oth- ers. The Officers. Court Friendly boasts of one the most efficient set of officers in in the United States. It rep- resents men who are interested in the workings and aims of the court in cvery respect, and it matters not what the mission may be, the members at all times have the confidence in the | wisdom of their acts. Many of the | members of the court feel it incum- bent upon themselves to attend thn meetings of the organization, for they deem a night well spent after the cellent manner in which the ritual | is conducted by the officers. The pres- ent officers are as follows: ger, James W. Manning; ranger, Howard Keehner; financial secretary, John F. Burns; treasurer, Alex T. Bonenfant; recording secre. Joseph J. Bennis; senior wood- ward, James Coyle; junior woodward, Philip J. Black; senior beadle, John J. Lambert; junior beadle, Bernard Con. nelly; lecturer, William Smith; trus. tees, Matthew M. Meskill, William | Dunn and Patrick McDonough; physi- clan, Dr. John L. Kelley. The Court’s Home. Up to a short time ago the organ- of Chief ran- | sub-chief | JAMES W. MANNING. Chiet Ranger. JAMES COYLE Senior Woodward ization held its meetings in Judd's hall. but on the vacating of the han | in the Dawson block on Main street by the Knights of Columbus steps | were immediately taken by Court | Friendly to secure them. This being | done the members started to place | the rooms in condition for social | purposes and today the court can | boast of as fine a place to while away | spare moments as any organization | The meetings are held in Commercial hall, over the club, so in all, it might be termed a For- Home. ‘What Forestry Does. The Foresters of America are well known throughout the country for their charitible works, particularly when illness or the grim hand of ! death visits the homes of one of its | members. In this respect Court Friendly has attained envitable repu- tation of leading, for as soon as a case is reported to the proper officers the wheels are at once started and many members will tell today with pride of the care and attention administered Even after the Grim Reaper has done his work, members of Court Friendly do not cease to remain loyal. The memory of the dead is cherished and all the respect that can be bestowed upon them is given. During the illness of a member of the court the sum of $5 | is paid together with medical atten- tion for a period of 26 weeks and for the remaining 26 weeks, one-half that sum is paid him. The court has also a contract with St. Francis’ hospital, Hartford, for caring for any member in need. On the death of a member the sum of $100 is paid his heirs, and on the death of a member’s wife he 'is paid $50. James W. Manning. James W. Manning the Chief Ranger of Court Friendly, F. of A., is at present serving his second term as head of the organization. He is of the oldest members of the court, being identified with it for twenty yvears. He has witnessed the amazing growth of a small band of members to over 350 in good stand- ing. As a worker Chief Ranger Man- ning has few equals in the order and much of the success of the court is due to his untiring efforts. Tt is on this account ihat he was selected as vice-chairman of the general commit- 1(en of the anniversary, and the suc- cess of last night's brilliant affair is due in a measure to the hard work performed by Mr. Manning. He is rerhaps best remembered by many as one of the founders of the old Y. M. T. A. & B. soclety minstrels in which he was later one of its leading soloists. Many of those present last evening listened with pleasure to the gelections of the minstrels which were called together once more by Mr. Manning. He has many fraternal affiiliations, being a 25 year member of the “Tabs.” He is also a charter member of the Loyal Order of Moose and president of the Painters unmion. John F. Burns. One of the successes to be attained by lodge is attributed to the careful conduct of its financial affairs by the energetic hustling flnancial secretary, | john F. Burns. Always showing a | | one { WILLIAM DU Trustee watchful intered in all the various interests of the court and the general welfare of its members, Secretary Burns is on of the most popular mem- bers of the court . He has been a member of the organization for many vears and has taken a prominent part in the greater part of its functions. Mr. Burns is a letter carrier in the local office. Hugh F. As a guardian Morehead. of the funs of the organization, Hugh F. Morehead, until a few years ago serving in the capacity of treasurer, gave the court many valuable hours of his time in keeping the finances growing steadily The nation has its McAdoo but then Court Friendly to the prestn time points with pride to the meritorious service rendered by Mr. Morehead. Although he has retired from office has interest in the doings of the lodge has never waned. Mr. Morehead is employed as a carpenter. Joseph J. Bennis. Some years ago the older members felt that an infusion of young blood into office would prove to be a boom and in thus doing the members acted wisely. When this was started there loomed up on the horizon Joseph J. Bennis the recording secretary, who had been active on various committees and whose wise counsel in matters pertaining to committee work had worked out splendidly. Thus Mr. Bennis started from the first station where he worked himself through the various chairs. As a member of the anniversary committee he has proved to be the same tireless worker that characterized his efforts while an of- ficer. M. M. Meskill. Several years ago the members of the vast membership of the fast growing order of Foresters in this city felt that it was about time New Britain received some recognition by the state official bod For several months the matter W and when it came time to make choice there appeared a name whic stood out in prominence far ahead of all othe that of Matthew M. Me kill. He was accordingly endorsed by the local delegates to the state a threshed out; HOWARD KEEHNER Sub Chief Ranger MATTHEW M. MESKILL. rand Recording Secretary DR. JOHN L. KELLY Court Physician JOHN F. BURNE Financial Secretary LOUIS WELCH Court Deputy [ Dear Rose- JOSEPH J. BENNIS Recording Secretary MOREHEAD Treasurer HUGH F. Former ainment furnished by the ¥. & B. been spri throughout is doubtful if this popular tion ever exceeded itself in a first class minstrel overture one solid the assemblage captivated the sweet melody from the « voices, which gave a perf] mance The followin wi forced respond to several enco arie John Kild Erin .o John T 3eautiful World . John Jubilee J. B & D: Are Edward J. Sh t Blighted My Life ohn T. enter society have lcast the state, organi} gl hour by W strains horus of s shed oloists to When I Dream of Old 4 Rtoll On 3 Jag! allal Gonl H | Alabama When the Summer Spaniard Tha City Items Driver Thomas Ropper of Ei company N. is able to be aff after his recent illness The officers for the coming te; an lodge will be installed evening, After the meeting shments will be served. Casena Lippino of 17 Bigelow sf reported to the police today th clothes line in his yard had been bed and wearing apparel belo to his wife was' stolen. This is second time within two weeks thieves have paid him a visit, he § BIG REHEARSAL HELD, Britain Choral Society pates a Bright Future. New Nearly 100 people were in at ance at the first rehearsal of the | Britain Choral society last eveni { Booth’s hall. Practically all tained singers. although some { unable to take an active part bee { of grip. The attendance was h gratfying to those in charge and { 15 expected that the society will be most successful in the history o city. It is planned to give a concert in spring and for that occasion fo the best singers in New York engaged to take the solo parts, RED CROS TO OP On Monday, Janu mittee in charge of ROO} N 2 the Red Cross | will open room No. 51 in Booths’ | for giving out and receiving Wool and cut garments may by | tainea by those who are willing to| and finish the various articles nel |in the work for the wounded off armies of urope. WAS A SMALD FIRE. The fire department was called last evening at 5:09 o'clock for in a tenement occupied by Tony T} at 36 Grove street. A bed becam nited in. some unaccountable mi | but the flames were extinguished ABRAHAM MARSHALL Member General Committee Photos by Murray. convention, which was to convene in Naugatuck, and when the election for senior woodward came around Mr. Meskill was an casy winner Evidence of the faithful manner in which he served in the office was seen at the next conventiort in Bridgeport when without opposition he was named for recording secretary. As a member of Court Friendly, Mr. Meskill has at all times been active in assisting in eve possible manner to make it a suce He has given valuable as sistance to the committee in making arrangements for the twenty-fifth an- nive Dr. J. L. Kelly. Ask a member or Court Friendly | how he is feeling and then listen to the reply. “Pretty well,” is the usual | answer that comes from him. Prob- ably this may be his good fortune, that good which L. | bit backward about telling you they attribute much of the health to the able manner in the court physician, Dr. John Kelly, has taken care of them many years. Joinin the court shortly after his entry into the med- ical profession in this city, Dr. Kelly has exercised careful supervision over the members of the organization and the low death rate and little sickness in the court at the present time is evidence of this fact. | A. T. Bonenfant. In speaking about the progressive- | it must be thought that this apply to a few more that has worked zealous times, sting in every Do manner for the succes | A. T. Bonenfant, court treasurer, present a deputy in the court. It makes no difference to “A1” what the ion may be. If called upon alw, there with a pleasant smile and a “I certainly will” to all requests for aid in any project. Howard Keehner., At the recent pleasing, does not for there is still one 1t all ible election of officers, voung fel- low answering to the name of Howard a round faced lxcchncr was a candidate for the of- but members of the court are not a | for | | ness of the young officers of the lodge, | 1 ful of the court,— | at five of sub-chief ranger, and he got ! a rule be found on the “band wagon” | interests. bers were keener, it. His term in his prospects are successful year. William Dunn. With all the praise that given the young members cers for the work they no one should forget for a that the “old fellows,” continue to show considerable inter in the court. The board of trustees, which, in a lodge, is an important body would not be complete without the counsel of some of the wise old heads. Ac cordingly, at the last election of offi. cers there was installed as trustee William Dunn, one of the live wires of the organization for twenty year: There is not a line in the ritual of Forestry that “Bill” can not tell you off hand without looking at the book and when it comes to being an active worker at any of the social affairs, the court “leaves it to Bill.” that he should get office just started, for a bright and i has been and have done, minute James Coyle. The ta to handle sary of selecting a the committee twenty-fifth anniver- was not as easy one for the chief ranger to whom the matter was re- ferred. the ranks It required the scanning of of the court to locate members who, by past efforts, had fitted themselves for such work. However when the name of James Coyle was reached by the chief anger, he did not hesitate for a minute to add the name to the list, for Mr. Coyle, by his assistance in’ arranging a number of the success- smokers, proved him worthy of the place. Marshall. 1 many cases, after a member of | anization has gone through the chairs of a lodge, his interest in the society wanes, but this cannot be said of Past Chief Ranger Abraham Mar- shall, who has since the end of a bril- | liant career through the various chairs of the court, has continued to evince as much enthusiasm as before. Mr. Marshall is a musician, and when anything of @ beneficial nature mentioned in the court, “Abe"” will Abraham In an or is | as offi- | { Pri H ey, | B, | Wooa | leading the procession in i Some Worke affair, reflects much credit on capable handling of the general com- | mittee, which has spent | months arranging the preliminary plans for the affair. Under the hust- {ling energetic chairmanship of M thew M. Meskill the committee has | allowed no ss to grow under its | feet, completing the details for the event. The committee was compos- | ed of the following members: M. M { Meskill, chairman; J. W. Manning, vice chairman; A. T. Bonefant, secre- tary, Joseph Bennis, J. A. Coyle, H. Keehner, J. I'. Burns, Thomas Dufly, J. F. Lambert, George H. Lynch, A. H. Marshall, W. A. Smith, J. Lannan, Philip Blac Bennis, D. C. Da !row, B. Frawley. W. Dunn, H Morehead, Joseph Putorak, B. Connel- {1y, F. E. Liest, James McConkey The lovers of the terpsichorean art | were in clover last evening due to the !careful arrangement of excellent dancing program by the floor com- mittee and everything possible was done to make the event one to be remembered by the dancers for some time to come. This committee con- sisted of the following: H. Keehner, W. A. Smith, J. A. Coyle, J. Benni A. Bennis, F. McEnroe, J. Putora®, W O’Brien. The reception committee was the job throughout the night left no stone upturned to provide an excellent entertainment for the guests. This committe was as follows: Dr. J. L. Kelly, chairman George W. Klett, H. Schmarr, Carl Lorenzen, C. Lamphear, Dennis Nealon, Aaron Larson, James McCabe, James O'Brien Edward Smith, Frank Witkin, James Finnegan, J. M. Cartin, August Mon- sees, Joseph Tuttles, John McDonough John Dolan, John Pendergast, Willia e, Patrick Quirk, William Dever- John Skritulsky, James McConkey. J. Lynch, Michael Cosgrove, . McDonough, J Braugandi, Irank several an on and Hallor Hoppe The Entertainment. The success of last night's brilliant its fore much damage was done. T0 REMOVE DANDRUFF e —— Get a 25-cent bottle of Lana | at any drug store, pour a little vour hand and rub well into the with the finger tips, By mo most, if not all, of this awful will have disappeared. Two or applications will destroy every b dandruff; stop the scalp itching falling hair. ! ENJOY IT ! NO INDIGESTION OR BAD STOM, EAT IT any sour, gassy or acid mach, heartburn or dyspepsia. ape’s Diapepsin” malke stomachs strong and he at once. 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Get a large 50-cent case of P8 Diapepsin from druggist start taking now, and in a little you wil actually brag about healthy, strong stomach, for then can eat anything and el thing you want without the sligl dlscomfort or misery, and @ particle of impurity and gas thai in your stomach and intestines going to be carried away wthout use of laxatives or any other tance Should you fering from stomach disorder, can craves acidity will soug good, be dige turn into gas, a vour this moment bey iMdigestion or you can get at For many years the merits of the | within five minutes,