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Its meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays after the first and third Mondays, at Foresters' Hall, Central Street, Forestville.
The court prides itselfon being one of the oldest benefit societies in town, as well as the most generous to needy brothers.
Its present officers are: Chief Ranger, A. J. Brannon; Sub Chief Ranger, G. P. Dutton; Financial Secretary, M. B. O'Brien; Recording Secretary, J. P. Moran; Treasurer, M. McCormick; Sr. W., C. Daley; Jr. W., W. H. Roberts; In. B., W. J. Roberts; Jr. B., G. B. Lewis; Janitor, W. H. Roberts.
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BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
OFFICERS FEDELIA CIRCLE, NO. 166, C. OF F.
577
OR "NEW CAMBRIDGE."
FEDELIA CIRCLE, No. 166, C. of F.
The first meeting of Fedelia Circle, No. 166, C. of F., was held in the old Firemen's Hall, May 16, 1892. It was instituted by Circle Ever Ready, No. 84, of New Britain, with a membership of fifty-five.
The first board of officers elected were: Chief Companion, Miss Margaret Bower; Sub Chief Companion, Miss Julie Keating; Past Chief Companion, Thomas McCormick; Financial Secretary, Miss Louise Beeman; Treasurer; Miss Mary O'Brien; Recording Secretary, Miss Della Hyland; Right Guide, Miss Margaret Burdy; Left Guide, Miss Mary Gormley; Inside Guard, Mrs. Michael Emmett; Outside Guard, Miss Abbie Foran; Deputy, John W. Daley; Trustees, Miss Annie Gillew, John W. Daley, Thos. McCormick; Auditors, Miss Julie Dutton, Miss Eliza McKane, Miss Della Hyland; Circle Physician, Dr. John J. Wilson; Apothecary, William Reynolds.
The present board of officers are: Past Chief Companion, Mrs. Fred Hayden; Chief Companion, Mrs. Emily Brown; Sub Chief Com- panion, Mrs. Mary Roberts; Recording Secretary, Miss Etta Brannan; Financial Secretary, Mr. P. J. Murray; Treasurer, Miss Katie Ford; Right Guide, Miss Mary Lambert; Left Guide, Miss Agnes Dutton; Inside Guard, Miss Mamie Murray; Outside Guard, Miss Elizabeth Hoylen; Deputy, Mrs. Ernest Hamlin; Physician, Dr. W. R. Han- rahan; Apothecary, William Madden; Trustees, Mrs. Matthew Mc- Cormick, Miss Julie Dutton, Miss Nellie Lambert; Finance Committee, Miss Mary Lambert, Miss Agnes Dutton; Auditing Committee, Miss Agnes Dutton, Miss Mamie Lambret, Miss Julie Dutton.
Since the institution of the Circle it has paid for sick benefits, $3,898.58. The running expenses have been $1,573.96, and the total receipts $6,306.82, leaving a balance of $834.24 at the present time, having a membership of fifty-seven and lost three members by death during a term of fifteen years.
Our motto is S. S. and C.
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BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
OFFICERS ADELPHI LODGE, NO. 12, N. E. O. P.
579
OR "NEW CAMBRIDGE."
ADELPHI LODGE, No. 12, N. E. O. P.
Adelphi Lodge, No. 12, of the New England Order of Protection was organized in Bristol, December 15th, 1887, and was the second lodge of the Order to be established in Connecticut, the first, Ida Lodge, No. 10, having been organized in the city of Bridgeport a few evenings before. Its charter list of thirty-three members contains the following names, the greater portion of whom came over as a body from a lodge of "The Knights and Ladies of Honor." Elizabeth M. Sikes, Albert C. Loomis, Harriet J. Loomis, Lucy C. Adams, Will B. Adams, Martha R. Russell, Harriet E. Simons, Hiram W. Simons, Noble C. Sparks, Helen U. Sparks, Homer W. Welton, Nellie A. Welton, Adelbert D. Webster, Harriet E. Webster, Delbert W. Abrams, Ella A. Abrams, George B. Chapin, Minnie J. Chapin, Mary J. Merriman, Libbie F. Ben- nett, Fred E. Burr, Susie M. Burr, Alice C. Olcott, Charles E. Russell, Roland T. Hull, Dr. Maurice B. Bennett, Ellen M. Crane, Albert Munson, Sarah E. Munson, Lewis H. Smith, Edward I. Bradshaw, Walter S. Jones, Dr. Edward P. Woodward. This lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor desired a New England Jurisdiction and prospects of obtaining same seeming remote, they found in the New England Order of Protection, which had been organized in Boston the previous month, the opportunity for the realization of their desire in this respect.
At the installation of the lodge the word "Adelphi" was adopted as its name and is supposed to have been derived from the word Adel- phia, meaning brotherhood.
Of these thirty-three charter members, twenty applied for in- surance of $1,000 each, three for $2,000 each, and five for $3,000 each, making at the start a total insurance of $41,000, five remaining social members. Their average age was about forty years. Out of this number thirteen have either died or withdrawn from this lodge, leaving twenty of the original list still retaining their membership.
Hiram W. Simons was the first Past Warden of the lodge and Albert C. Loomis the first Warden; Elizabeth M. Sikes, Vice Warden; Harriet E. Simons, Recording Secretary; Fred E. Burr, Financial Secretary : Susie M. Burr, Treasurer; Martha R. Russell, Chaplain; Adelbert D' Webster, Guide; Harriet E. Webster, Guardian; George B. Chapin. Sentinel; Hiram W. Simons, Adelbert D. Webster, and Roland D'. Hull, Trustees.
For a few years the lodge met in Woman's Christian Temperance Union Hall, which was located on North Main Street, in a building adjacent to the Gridley House. They then removed to the G. A. R. Hall where at the present time they hold their meetings the second and fourth Wednesday in each month.
The present officers of the lodge are as follows: Edward I. Brad- shaw, Jr., Past Warden; Josie M. Glasson, Warden; Rosa D. Bechstedt, Vice Warden; Geo. A. Bechstedt, Recording Secretary; John J. Mer- rills, Financial Secretary; Franklin E. Terry, Treasurer; Elizabeth M. Sikes, Chaplain; Grace R. Bechstedt, Guide; Fred E. Burr, Guardian; William Allport, Sentinel; Franklin E. Terry, Richard L. Prothero, and William C. Glasson, Trustees. The Treasurer and Financial Secre- tary are under bonds of $300 each, and the Trustees, of $100 each. In early years these bonds were given by the members of the lodge, but at the present time they are secured in Guarantee Companies.
The Adelphi Lodge, through its almost twenty years of existence, has paid from its general fund large sums of money in aiding its sick and disabled members, and has a considerable amount invested for future purposes.
The total number who have joined since the organization of the lodge is one hundred and ninety-three. Of this number, twenty have died who carried a total insurance of $37,000 and thirty-three have either withdrawn or transferred to some other lodge, leaving the present membership one hundred and forty.
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BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
OFFICERS PALOS COUNCIL, K. OF C. .
581
OR "NEW CAMBRIDGE."
PALOS COUNCIL, K. OF C.
Palos Council, No. 35, K. of C., was instituted March 11, 1886, by District Deputy Grand Knight P. J. Markley, under the provisions of the following charter:
SUPREME COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
To all whom it may concern-Greeting:
WHEREAS, it having been made known to the officers of the Supreme Council, Knights of Columbus, of the State of Connecticut, located in New Haven, that a sufficient number of eligible men residing in Town of Bristol, in Hartford County, State of Connecticut, having duly peti- tioned that they be chartered and authorized to organize and maintain a Subordinate Council of our Order within said Bristol, and appearing to be for the benefit of said Supreme Council and cause of Charity as well as for the proposed brethren that their petition be granted.
Therefore, be it known, that we, the undersigned members of the Supreme Committee of the Knights of Columbus, by and with the con- sent of Supreme Council, hereby authorize and direct the following named gentlemen to assemble and work as a regularly constituted Council of the Knights of Columbus, to be designated and known by the name of Palos, No. 35:
Thomas H. Brown, James Kane, Thomas Harrigan, Owen C. Kil- duff, Frank J. Emmett, John Missett, Michael B. Kilduff, Richard Murray, David Griffith, Patrick Foran, James Holden, Enos B. Mc- Mullen, Michael Conlon, Stephen Sullivan, James Missett, John Drury, Michael Tracy, James H. Kilduff, James D. Whipple, Michael O'Brien, Laurence Fitzpatrick, Michael Emmett, Maurice Toley.
In testimony whereof, we have hereunto affixed our names, under the seal of the Supreme Council.
Attest :
JAS. T. MULLEN, JAS. MCCARTHY, HENRY T. DOWNS, Committee.
Given this 11th day of March, 1886.
DANIEL COLWELL,
Secretary of Supreme Council.
A large delegation was present from New Britain, Hartford, Union- ville, and Southington. Eighteen members were initiated and the following officers installed: Grand Knight, Thomas H. Brown; Deputy Grand Knight, James Kane; Chancellor, Bernard Fallon; Treasurer, Thomas Harrigan; Financial Secretary, Frank J. Emmett; Recording Secretary, Owen C. Kilduff; Warden, John Missett; Inner Guard, Stephen Sullivan; Outside Guard, David Griffith; Lecturer, Michael B. Kilduff; Chaplain, Rev. M. B. Roddan; Trustees, Patrick Foran, J. F. Holden, .M. B. Kilduff, Wm. Scott.
Council held its meetings in Knights of Labor Hall in J. R. Mitchell's building on Main Street, until August of the same year, when it trans- ferred to G. A. R. Hall on North Main Street, the present quarters.
Since the institution of the Council fifteen members have died. The Council is in excellent financial standing with a membership of eighty.
The Council has had ten Past Grand Knights, including the follow- ing: T. H. Brown, J. A. Kane, M. N. Kelly, B. M. Holden, J. F. Glee- son, F. J. O'Brien, L. H. Missett, D. J. Heffernan, S. O'Connell, P. W. Salmon.
Present officers are : Grand Knight, J. D. Whipple; Deputy Grand Knight, J. F. Gleeson; Chancellor, M. B. Kilduff: Treasurer, J. A. Kane; Financial Secretary, M. B. O'Brien; Recording Secretary, J. N. Laudry, Jr .; Warden, L. H. Missett; Advocate, T. H. Brown; Inner Guard, John Enghart; Outside Guard, Dennis Sullivan; Chaplain, Rev. T. J. Keena; Trustees, J. F. Holden, M. J. Dalton, J. E. Hayes.
Council holds regular meetings on second and fourth Thursdays.
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BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
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OFFICERS ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA.
583
OR "NEW CAMBRIDGE."
ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA.
Ladies' Branch of Modern Woodman of America, first Camp in Con- necticut, was instituted by Mrs. Wm. E. Norton and organized on March 12th, 1905, in No. 1 Hose Company's hall on School Street, by Mrs. Mode M. Pierce, state deputy, with a charter list of twenty-six members.
Present officers, Royal Neighbors Camp, No. Jennie John- ston, Oracle; " Mrs. Margaret Kennedy, Vice Oracle; Margaret Ken- nedy, Recorder; Catherine Kennedy, Finance Keeper; Ellen Walch, Chaplain; Margaret Burns, Inside Guard; Catherine Whelan, Outside Guard; Agnes Heffman, Trustee; Catherine Lonergan, Trustee; Lillian Hayes, Trustee; Margaret Norton, Camp Deputy.
Present membership:
Margaret F. Kennedy, Margaret C. Kennedy, Margaret Simmons, : Margaret Burns, Mary Smithwick, Rebecca Smithwick, Bridget Swift, Agnes Heffernan, Catherine Mansel, Ella Doyle, Catherine Bergh, Anna Scanton, Ellen Walch, Catherine Whelan, Mary Crowley, Jennie John- ston, Lizzie Hannan, Bridget Doley, Catherine Sullivan, Minnie Judd, Agnes O'Brien, Mary O'Brien, Rose Ryan, Nora Delay, Lizzie Mansel, Katherine Murphy, Katherine Hayes, Annie Delay, Catherine Kennedy, Lillian Hayes, Catherine Lonergan, Nellie Minery, Margaret Norton, Catherine Lambert, Susan Holden, Bridget Daley, Johanna Hummell.
Members of the Fur, Fin and Feather Club, at their club house on Wolcott Mountain.
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BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
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OFFICERS FRANKLIN LODGE, F." AND A. M.
585
OR "NEW CAMBRIDGE.".
FRANKLIN LODGE, No. 56, F. and A. M.
Franklin Lodge, No. 56, F. and A. M., was instituted January 7, 1819, and have had their lodge home in various halls of the town until the erec- tion of the present Masonic Temple, which was dedicated November 16, 1892. The membership at the present time numbers about 320, and the lodge has had forty masters since its charter was granted. Following is the list of masters : Geo. Mitchell,* 1819, '29, '30, '31, '32, '33, '34, '36, '37, '38, '39, '41, '42, '44, '45 ; Philip Gaylord,* 1821, '24, '35; Asa Bartholomew,* 1822; Orra Martin,* 1823; C. B. Andrews,* 1825, '26, '28; Irenus Atkins,* 1827; Henry A. Mitchell,* 1853; C. I. Elton,* 1854, '57, '58; S. W. Squires,* 1855; J. H. Austin,* 1856; Dan A. Miller,* 1850; J. H. Root,* 1860, '61; Lester Goodenough,* 1862, '63, '64, '65, '69, '70; Roswell At- kins,* 1866; Edw. Ingraham,* April, 1866; Gilbert Penfield,* 1867, '68 J. E. Ladd, 1871, '73; S. M. Norton,* 1872, '74, '87; S. M. Suthill,* 1875, H. A. Peck, 1876; Seth Barnes, 1877, '78; H. K. Way, 1879, '80; M. H. Perkins,* 1881, '82; W. E. Bunnell, 1883; S. W Forbes; 1884, '85, '86: A. Q. Perkins, 1888; J. R. Holly, 1889, '90; G. W. Wooster, 1891, '92; John Winslow,* 1893; A. F. Rockwell, 1894, '95; J. C. Russell, 1896. '97; M. L. Lawson, 1898; F. A. Southwick, 1899; C. W. Stewart, 1900, 'OI., L. L. Beach, 1902; C. L. Wooding, 1903; A. D. Wilson, 1904; C. N. Parsons, 1905; A. G. Beach, and H. A. Vaill.
Deceased
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BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
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Officers Ethan Lodge, Knights of Pythias:
587
OR "NEW CAMBRIDGE."
Ethan Lodge, Knights of Pythias, was organized October 25, 1883, with 22 charter members, with the following officers: George Hall, C. C .; Wm. H. Nott, V. C. C .; Wm. B. Coulter, P .; Walter G. Austin, K. of R. S .; George Schubert, M. of E .; Frank Dutton, M. of F .; Lewis Smith, I. G .; Fred Crane, O. G .. Present officers named as they are grouped in the photograph from left to right: H. C. Wright, Outer Guard; J. W. Bidwell, Prelate; Wm. J. Parker, Master of Work; H. C. Rockerfeller, M. of E .; Wm. F. Porter, M. of F .; Wm. S. Elwin, Chan- cellor Commander; C. S. Lasher, V. Chancellor; L. H. Lasher, Inner Guard; H. N. Law, K. of R. S.
NATHAN HALE COUNCIL, No. 18, O. U. A. M.
Officers Nathan Hale Council, No. 18, O. U. A. M., reading from left to right : Councilor, W. E. Throop; Vice Councilor, A. E. Barnes ; Record- ing Secy., A. B. Judd; Financial Secy., J. D. Burgess; Inductor, Arthur Bristol. (Photos by Mr. Throop, Gale Studio.)
Nathan Hale Council, No. 18, O. U. A. M., was instituted June 30, 1885. The following were the charter members: H. M. Simons, Theo. Schubert, J. R. Holley, John Seaman, W. E. Throop, F. Dresser, N. A. Robinson, C. D. M. Clark, W. J. Stone, E. H. Yale, W. E. Shelton, John D. Monaghan, E. P. Woodward, W. R. Coe, Wesley J. Thomas, Josepli Reynolds, J. F. Clark, A. G. Clark, M. R. Keeney, George H. Elton, A. C. Dresser, C. A. Hart, C. E. Munson, J. H. Swift, C. E. Woster, Geo. Angeling, Edward Barnes, George F. Cook, George A. Gowdey, Charles E. Ingraham, A. P. Stark, Alfred Brockway, Nath. Peck, Robert Hali. The meetings are held in the old Masonic hall at the corner of Laurel and North Main streets.
The following are the first officers of the council : Councilor, H. W. Simonds; vice-councilor, Theo. Schubert ; recording secretary, J. R. Hol. ley; corresponding secretary, John Seaman; financial secretary, W. E. Throop; treasurer, F. Dresser; indentor, N. H. Robinson; examiner, C. D. M. Clark ; inside protector, W. J. Stone; outside protector, E. A. Yale; trustees, John Seaman, M. E. Shelton and John Monoghan.
After a few years they fitted up a nice hall at the corner of Main and Prospect streets, and occupied it for ten years and at the expiration of their lease moved to their present quarters, in the G. A. R. hall. North Main street.
This order stands for everything pertaining to the interest of the American people and is purely an American order and should be supported by all good American people. The present officers are: Councilor, W. E. Throop; vice-councilor, E. A. Barnes; recording secretary. A. B. Judd ; assistant secretary, H. Bancroft ; financial secretary, J. D. Burgess; treas- urer, Wm. Van Ness; inductor, A. Bristol; outside protector. J. Swift : junior ex. C., W. E. Neston; senior ex. C., A. T. Clark ; trustees, G. T. Cook, W. E. Nestor and A. Bristol.
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BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
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Officers Turner's Society, 1907
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589
OR "NEW CAMBRIDGE."
BRISTOL TURNER SOCIETY.
The Bristol Turner Society was organized August 2, 1903, for the de- velopment of the body and athletics in general. Inaugurated April 6, 1904, with a public exhibition of gymnastics and a grand ball. The present officers (March 1 ,1907) are: President, Paul Stein; Vice-Presi- dent, Frank Gallousky; Recording and Corresponding Secretary, Oscar A. Jörres; Financial Secretary, Charles Kutz; Treasurer, Henry Quanz ; Turnwart, August Gerick; Collector, Aug. Stichtenoth; Hallenwart, Arthur Kleefeld; Hall Agent, Charles Kutz.
The charter membership was as follows: Simon Cossick, Gustave Frohlich, William Frohlich, Otto Frohlich, Karl Frohlich, August Gerick, Baker Hummel, Wm. Herrman, B. Heppner, Chas. Kutz, Arthur Kleefeld, Thomas Luchsinger, Ernst Nurnberger, Armand Pons, Henry Quanz, Theodore Quanz, Pius Schussler, Wm. Schonauer, Paul Stein, O. F. Stromz, Tommy Casey, Fred Sigmund, James McKiernan, Dr. Deichman, Ignatz Bachman, Ch. Hoffmann, Tom Casey. Simon Cossick.
Monthly meeting every second Sunday, 2 p. m. at old Town Hall.
Gymnastics every Monday and Thursday, 8:10 p. m., at old Town Hall.
Ladies' Turn Society, organized April 2, 1906. Its present officers are: President, Pauline Nurnberger : Vice-President, Bertha Gallowsky ; Recording and Corresponding Secretary, Bertha Ehlert; Financial Sec- retary, Mary Heppner; Collector, Mary Heppner; Treasurer, Hattie Jorres.
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BRISTOL. CONNECTICUT
OFFICERS RELIANCE COUNCIL, R. A.
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OR "NEW CAMBRIDGE."
RELIAMCE COUNCIL, No. 753, R. A.
Reliance Council, No. 753, Royal Arcanum, was instituted April 3, 1883, with twenty charter members. Their names were: H. F. Hender- son, T. F. Barbour, W. B. Adams, H. B. Cook, T. D. Merriman, D. DeWolf, H. S. Goodale, W. J. Geer, G. S. Hull, W. W. Dunbar, Geo. Merriman, G. J. Bentley, H. W. Barnes, C. E. Russell, C. T. Olcott, T. B. Robinson, G. W. Baker, C. H. Riggs, A. M. Sigourney, S. R. Goodrich. Of these twelve are still members, three have died. Since the council was instituted, twelve members have died, eleven being in- sured for $3,000, and one for $2,000. The present membership is 135.
The Order of the Royal Arcanum was chartered by the legislature of Massachusetts in 1877. It is primarily a fraternal life insurance organi- zation, and now has a membership of over 243,000. It has paid out in death benefits, over $105.000.000 within the 31 years of its existence, and payments are usually made in from one to three weeks after death. It has an emergency fund, which was not started until 1898, which now (1908) amounts to more than $4,000,000.
All the securities of this fund are lodged with the Treasurer of the state of Massachusetts, as the laws of that state require.
Reliance Council has a loan fund, in the hands of the Collector, from which the assessments of delinquent members are temporarily paid. By such accommodation their membership is kept good, and for it a small fee is charged.
There are 12 regular assessments each year, and an extra assess- ment has never been called.
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BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
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Officers Pequabuck Chapter, No. 32, R. A. M.
593
OR "NEW CAMBRIDGE."
Pequabuck Chapter, No. 32, R. A. M.
Pequabuck Chapter, R. A. Masons, was instituted May 22, 1866 with Rev. Brother Arza Hill as High Priest. The officers (March, 1907) are as follows : Louis L. Beach, Secy .; J. M. Buskey, Tyler ; Wm. R. Russell, C. of H .; H. Austin Vaill, R. A. C .; Stanley D. Gwillim, C. of Ist V .; John W. Bryce, K .; Morris L. Tiffany, P. S .; C. Norton Parsons, H. P .; J. Fay Douglass, C. of 3rd V .; Joseph C. Russell, Treas .; Geo. F. Brown, C. of 2d V .; Jas. T. Case, S. The names of the above are given in the order that they appear in the picture, reading from the left to the right.
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Daughters of Rebekah, "Magnolia" Lodge, No. 41. I. O. O. F. was instituted November 21, 1895. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Present membership, one hundred and forty. Officers named as they appear in the photograph, reading from left to right : Mrs. Anna M. Pfening, Treas .; Mrs. Frances Swanston, Trustee: Miss Bertha Ruic. Rec. Sec. ; Mrs. Martha Nearing, Financial Secy. ; Mrs. Ida M. MeGar, Noble Grand; Mrs. Edna Robbins, Vice Grand.
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BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT .
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Officers Ruth Rebekah Lodge,I. O. O. F.
595
OR "NEW CAMBRIDGE."
Ruth Rebekah Lodge. No. 24, I. O. N. F.
Ruth Rebekah Lodge, No. 24, I. O. O. F., was organized May 22, 1888, with 48 charter members. The present membership is 90, with the following officers ( March, 1907) : Noble Grand, Lena Nystrom; Vice Grand, Bessie Griswold; Past Grand, Stella Simmons; Inside Guard, Mercy Clinton; Warden, Flora Bailey; Left Supporter, C. B. Smith ; Sitting Past Grand, Alice Clark; Treasurer, Mrs. James Mathews; Finan- cial Secy., L. E. Cucel; Recording Secy., Louise Miller ; Chaplin, Lottie White; Left Supporter of N. G .; Mrs. E. H. Brightman.
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ST. ANN'S LADIES' T. A. B. SOCIETY.
ST. ANN'S LADIES' T. A. B. SOCIETY.
St. Ann's Ladies' T. A. B. Society of Bristol was organized May 24th, 1904, by County Director Brother Wm. O'Mara of New Britain, with a membership of twenty.
The following were elected officers: President, Mary Grisner; Vice President, Julia Fitzsimons; Recording Secretary, Anna Daley; Financial Secretary, Nellie Coughlin; Treasurer, Mayme Mulligan; Marshall, Lauretta Simmons; Sentinel, Elizabeth Mulligan.
The object of this society is to provide for each other's temporal welfare by giving relief in case of sickness or accident and aiding in the burial of deceased members. Also to cultivate a social and fraternal spirit among young ladies.
The society has grown very rapidly for the last three years, having been admitted to the State Union in February, 1906.
They have had many public entertainments, which were very suc- cessful, as well as social affairs among the members.
This society has two meetings a month, the second and last Tues- day, and pays a weekly benefit in case of sickness.
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BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT
BRISTOL GRANGE, No. 116.
Officers Bristol Grange, No. 116, reading from left to right: Burdette A. Peck, J. B. Mathews, Master: Harry Tuttle, Overseer: Mrs. Edna Robbins, Lecturer : Harry S. Elton, Lecturer; Chas. Pond, Steward ; Mrs. Ella Freeman, Chaplin; Mrs. Ella M. Gaylord, Treas .; Raymond Perkins, Asst. Steward.
Bristol Grange. No. 116, was organized April 16. 1890. with thirty- three charter members. The first Master was Elbert Manchester, who took a dimit from Whigville Grange and rendered very efficient service in organizing this Grange. ' Whigville Grange has many times furnished by dimit, valuable members for Bristol Grange. B. A. Peck, Past Master of Bristol Grange and present Overseer of Connecticut State Grange. being among the number.
The other officers elected were: Overseer, J. M. Peck; Lecturer. Mrs. Ellen F. Judson; Steward, George R. Tuttle; Assistant Steward. George B. Evans; Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. Annie E. Bailey; Chaplain, Titus C. Merriman: Treasurer. H. C. Butler: Secretary, Emerson F. Judson; Flora, Miss Mary Wilcox; Pomona. Mrs. James Williams; Ceres. Mrs. William Hotchkiss; Gate Keeper. C. S. Blanchard. Since then the following have served as Masters: Elbert Manchester, Johnathan M. Peck, B. A. Peck, Elbert W. Gaylord.
The losses by death since its organization have been: Wallace Barnes. George R. Tuttle, (charter members) Charles Churchill. Emily G. Bailey. Henry E. Way, M. D .; Mrs. E. D. Lamb, Mrs. Minnie B. Ramson, Mrs. Rosa M. Judd, Edward L. Linker, Sarah L. Judson.
Along social lines the Grange ranks well in the long list of the frater- nal organizations of the town.
Bristol Grange for a number of years enjoyed the distinction of being the largest Grange in the State of Connecticut. The present membership is two hundred and twenty-eight.
The present officers are: Master, John B. Matthews; Overseer, Harry Tuttle; Lecturers. Mrs. Edna Robbins, H. S. Elton. Allen Man- chester; Steward, Charles Pond; Assistant Steward, Raymond Perkins; Chaplain, Mrs. Ella Freeman; Treasurer, Mrs. Ella M. Gaylord; Secre- tary, Mrs. Mary C. A. Perkins; Gate Keeper, Mrs. Emma Hills; Ceres, Mrs. Edith Cook; Pomona, Mrs. F. Edith Williams; Flora, Mrs. Emily Cleveland; Lady Assistant, Miss Gertrude Tallis.
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OR "NEW CAMBRIDGE."
WHIGVILLE GRANGE. No. 48, P. OF H.
Whigville Grange, No. 48, P. of H., was organized June 2, 1886, by State Master J. H. Hale of Glastonbury. Its organization was the outcome of what had been called "The Farmer's Club," composed of farmers and their wives from West District, Farmington, Burlington, of which Whigville forms part, and the north part of Bristol. At these meetings debate and research in best farm methods with domestic subjects for the wives of the club men, made a good foundation for the after-work in the Grange, where like subjects, as well as music, literature the drama and history.
Whigville Grange was organized June 2, 1886. Worthy Master Hale was assisted by Brothers Baker and Barnes of Cawasca Grange and Kimberly and Patterson of Hope Grange. The charter members were forty in number, and were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. B. Emory Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Gillard, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Gillette, Mr. and Mrs. Augustus A. Lowrey, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram P. Lowrey, Mr. and Mrs. Lester L. Lowrey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight E. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Morris, Mr. Byron Matthews, Mr. George W. Atwood, Mr. and Mrs. Burdette A, Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hart, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Taft, Mr. and Mrs. James Webster, Mrs. Maria Thompson, Mrs. Sarah Bradley, Mrs. Celia Wilcox, Mr. Samuel D. Newell. Of these charter members, twenty-nine are living.
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