New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 31, 1916, Page 13

Forth at Annual Banquet! Ex-Congressmen Lonergan Ex-Mayor Landers and and Reilly, Mayor Quigley, Postmaster Delaney Among Speakers at Elks’ Clubhouse. When the closing chords of “‘Auld Lang Syne” had died out in the ban- quet hall of New Britain lodge of Elks last evening, the eighteenth an- . hual convention of the Connecticut \pranch, United National Association jostal Clerks came to a close and the epthusiasm displayed by the delegates Bnd guests, evinced the fact that the fforts of the various committees of the local branch of the organization | were crowned with glory, The interior of the building never . presented a more beautiful appear- ance, with handsome decorations of Old Glory arranged in a manner that pppealed to the eye of the as: ge. | The ingenuity of the com in arranging the seating of the din made it possible for ease and comtor Prior to the opening of the ceremonies Lynch’s orchestra gave one of its con- certs, which met with generous ap- plause from the gathering. | It was shortly after 6 o’clock when the orchestra struck up “Amer ‘and the refrain was joined in by the diners. | | i ceived. clerks, I want at this time to pay a tribute to the carriers for faithfull- ness to their duties and also to me as During the heavy their postmaster. influx of mail and parcel 1(‘hris(x‘nz\s, these faithful | many occasions tendered | vices to .aid in lessening the | of the clerks, by carrying out | tional parcels and bundles. { “The duties of the clerk are often | made more ardous by the apparent thoughtlessness of the public, who, in sending mail, particularly in this city I will mark it John Johnson, City, not- withstanding there are thirty-seven es on the city directory th name is easy to pared with some that are re- Th ounters the post last servants on their ser- burdens addi- nar e on consider be less matter efit in cierk e many and if the people tside would only stop and for a moment, there would criticism. The mailing of early would be of much ben- lightening the work of the instcad of waiti until the last moment and dumping it all in at once. One of the matters which 1 have considered very much since my inauguration in office is working . I do not believe that r that the employes of the postal service should he asked to work from carly morn until it is too late to dis- | " tribute mail, while other men are able ‘on this day. { ! EX-CONG. REILLY. Seated at the head table were the following: Postmaster W. F. Delaney, ex-Congressman T. L. Reilly, ex-Con- gressman Augustine Lonergan, ex- Mayor G. M, Landers, President 1. T. | Wade, retiring President F. P. Horan, | National Secretary W. F. Gibhons of | . Pennsylvania, President A. W. McKee of the U. 8. C,.S. R. A, President Charles A. Pease of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, D. A. Wilson of Hartford, Postmaster M. Harry 'Walsh of Middletown, Postmaster Wil- liam Hayes of Bristol, Postmaster Thomas Quish of South Manchester, Postmaster P. L. Shea of Derby, Pos: master B. C, Cox of Wallingfsrd, ¥ M. Holmes, J. K. Punderson, Charl Glover, A. H. Andrews, George $. Tal- cott and Mayor George A. Quigley Caterer Eppler arranged a bounti- ful repast, the menu being as follows: Grape Fruit Olives Tomato Soup <Baked Fish with Creamed Sance Creamed Potatoes Turkey with Dressing Mashed Potatoes . French Peas Rolls Cranberry Sauce Bread Pie, a la mode Apolinaris Water Cafe Noir Cigars Cigarettes Celery Radishes Welcomed By Cadwell, At the close of the banquet General Chairman F. 8. Cadwell arose and on behalf of Branch 129, he extended to the delegates a welcome to partake of the offerings of the local associa- tion. He thanked the manufacturers for the handsome souvenirs contrit uted to the delegates. Mr. Cadwell said the city should feel proud of having such generous manufacturers, also of being the birthplace of “Tom’ Reilly as well as Postmaster Delaney, the best postmaster that ever iived, whom he presented to the gathering to preside as toastmaster. Postmaster Delaney. It was with a heavy greeting that Postmaster Delaney rose to commence his duties as head of the post pran- dial program. In part he sai “Members of the Postal Clerks, guest ladies and gentlemen. When I v approached and asked to accept the place as toastmaster it was with more reluctance that I showed when seeking the position as postmaster. If you have enjoyed the hospitality of the clerks one-half as much as I hav then you have enjoyed a very pleas- ant evening. Other cities may have larger working forces and prettier buildings, but I still proclaim that New Britain has the best set of clerks | and carriers to be found in the state. The duties of the postmaster bring him in close contact with the clerks, and in this way he has the opportun- ity of judging their merits. While the carriers, out on the streets facing all kinds of weather, has many things to contend with, the life of a clerk with complaints and divers other things is sometimes a monotonous one. My good friend, “Gus Loner- gan, has made me a postmaster, your commiltee has made me a toastmaster -and T am not going to make myself a roastmaster. “Employes of the postal service are a set of men who are at all times striving to make this world a better one for every person to live in. Right here in our own city, the clerk feels that his work, whether sorting mail or any of the various duties, is of a nature that is essential to do well as the men in Washington. The clerk, j by his attentive duty, has made this Hardware City one of the greatest in our count Now that eredit is being distributed so much to the- to ke in the bosoms of their famiies At being ~ountry, and Postmaster De- that was throughout the harkened his listener: to the days of '65. with voung man marching off to scene of battle, while the gray- haired mother stood with tear-stained eyes, to watch her son and he touch- ed on the terrible conflict that is being waged on European soil. asked that a toast be drunk to that postle of peace who has guidéd the Unite States o successfully through the many periis that have confronted it. Woodrow Wilson, ‘the greatest president that ever lived.” “Let us be glad that we are en- joying peace, but if the occasion ever arises where men are wanted for their country’s cause, the postal em- plo will be found doing their share,” h esaid. A Democr this juncture rflected on the day celebrated Republican. Toastmaster Delaney in well chosen words presented Mayor G. A. Quigley as the republican mayor of New Brit- aine elected by the democrat His honor said it was a pleasure to grect the assemblage present. He was pleased that this city had been made the choice for holding the convention. “New Britain is noted for three things, the metropolis of Connccticut on ount of its manufacturin in- es the birth place of ‘Tom’ Reilly and mixed politic he added among laughter. Continuing, Mayor Quigley said t he had always believed that politics should be kept out of postal affair: and despite this the toastmaster had 1c CHARLES A. PEASE. insisted on bringing it in. He shouldn’t do this, it might give away some of the crets. Continuing, he said: “I have always felt that the mayor of a city was the most abused man, but after listening to what the clerks have to endure, I have changed my opinion some. I am glad to hear that the car- riers have selected New Britain for their next convention. Although Post- master Delaney is a democrat, he is a mighty good official and there are many republicans who will vouch for this President Wade, President Wade thanked the mem- bers of the local branch for their ex- cellent treatment accorded the dele- gates. He outlined some of his plans for the coming administration and ex- plained in detail the beneficial results that organization has secured for the clerks. He assured the local clerks that their reputation for entertaining in royval fashion was lived up to in ev- ery detail. Thanks were extended to the Elks and to Mr. Cadwell for their efforts. To Harry C. Brown, a former mem- ‘ ber of the association and at one time its president, President Wade paid a glowing tribute, “Mr. Brown has since left the employ of the service, but this proves that even a postal servant is able to go forth into the world and accept and fill a more lucrative posi- said. He also sought the co- operation of the state branches in aid- ing him quring the coming year. He urged the clerks to work hard to at- tain a higher degree of efficiency, say- ing that in this way they will be able pitfalls which the clerk | the | He | NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1916. to secure more of the beneficial re- sults that they now aspire for. Postmaster Delaney read a telegram from Congressman P. Davis Oakey, wishing the clerks a pleasant time and best wishes. Ex-President Horan. Retiring President Horan of Hartford in a lengthy talk discussed the various amendments to the constitution that have been put in force in the past fif- teen yea He spoke of the long hours clerks were forced to work at one time. Certain rights invested in postmasters in other days made the opportunities great for discrimination, both personal and religious. “But the right man is always forth- coming when this country faces a crisis,” he said. “During the revolu- tion it was Washington, the Civil War produced Lincoln and it remained for Divining Providence to give to the postal clerks Thomas Lawrence Rell- ly.” Mr. Horan also spoke of what benefit organizations has been in aid- ing the cause for the clerks. He urged the members of the association to work with the postmaster and give him the best they had in them. George M. Landers, One of the m interesting and | pleasing talks of the evening was that | of ex-Mayor George M. Landers re- ferred to by the toastmaster as occu- pying the same position with the local that “Tom” Reilly does Wwith tion. aid it was indeed kind of the toastmaster to place him in Mr. Reiliy’s class. The speaker said the work Mr, Reilly has accomplished for the clerks is not all that he has done that is good. ‘He is working every day to make this community better for everyone of us to live,” he said. Speaking from the standpoint of the i cler manufacturers’ relations toward the postal employes, Mr. Landers said they were most cordial and the efforts of render excellent service ciated by the manufacturers. feel indebted to Mr. Reilly for the service to the clerks, and I want at this time to publicly thank him for this scrvice which has bene- fitted the manufacturers also,” Mr. Landers said The manufacturers desire the best of service, and if it is nece: to the fourth assistant postmaster or even to Postmaster General Burleson to secure the service Postmaster De- laney is aiming for it will be done, Mr. Landers said. “Ten years ago I as mayor had the pleasure of addressing your conven- tion in this city, and I hope to meet with you again. Whenever you see a picce of mail addressed to ' a New PBritain manufacturing concern in your office, rush it along, it may ‘be an or- der.” “ 3 National Secretary Gibbons National Secretary Gibbons in a very short but well delivered speech, told of the aims and objects of the order He paid an excel- Reilly and terially benefitted. lent tribute to Mes: Lonergan for their part in securing better working conditions while in congress. “If you men will do your duty, you will give us back again ‘Tom’ Rellly “Tom’ The mention of Mr. Reilly’s name as the next speaker, caused a migh cheer which ec for several seconds and while the clapping and greetings continued tb grow. One of the visiting delegates sang a welcome song to Mr. which made a decided hit. Mr. Reilly said he deeply apgreci- ated the words of praise that had been showered on him at the gather- ing, especially as it was in his home town. Touching on the Memorial Day observance, he said that the day was fitting for such a convention. While the memory of the deceased soldiers is being commemorated should not cause those who are the living soldi battling every day with conditions that confront them to be forgotten, especially in the great- est service of all, the postal service. Mr. Reilly said the vast multitude of employes of the United States gov- ernment was like employes of a cor- poration, in the respect that many of these corporations are now solving the of showing their appreciation = for faithful duty performed, and he was confident tha join in and do likew were made relative to fund system. To Representative James R. Mann, the postal employes champion at the present time, Mr. Reilly tendered a . These remarks the pension that their interests were well cared for. In their national president, Mr. Rogers, the clerks have also select- ed a man who has in every manner their great organization. Mr. Reilly said that the clerks should never forget the service rend- gan while in congress. Continuing he said: ‘“‘Since the adjournment of the Six- ty-second congress there has been considerable grumbling among office employes over the fact that s and how the members had been ma- | | of which vou are a part repr he said in conclusion. i standard for all our great industrial oed through the hall | orchestra struck up a tune the hand | it | manner of extending ways and means the government would | | Their glowing tribute, assuring his listeners | qualified as being the proper head of | ered them by ex-Congressman Loner- | : the | money order business. For with these post ' laws intended to improve their work~J ing conditions were not being con- strued in accordance with the intent of the congress in passing the laws. In some instances the discontent has been without a basis in fact. “‘Some of the things that led to this feeling of discontent were the stop watch methods that were introduced Into certain branches of the service; the interjection into the law of cer- tain regulations that nullified the law, like the designation of letter carriers as collectors, with a reduction in sal- ary; the fixing of time and weight- carrying conditions to the law gov- erning the duties and compensation of rural carriers—all these things and others led to a discontentment not only unfortunate but which threatened to be a menace to the service and the Pleasant relations that should exist be- tween the executive officers of every government department and the em- ployes. “The administration w: criticised, publi and things for which the was not responsible, at least so far as the initiative was concerned. The men at the head of the post office department were new men, called into service with the incoming of a new administration. They were not then in touch with post office ways and post office means. They were natu- rally anxious to make a record for economy and efficiency and took the advice of their stants, who had been as a rule long in the service, knew the laws and how far they could be stretched if an experience of nearly twenty years of uninterrupt- ed service taught anything, and the result was that a twist was given to the laws by these experienced ad- visers, that led to the trouble. These advisers were better party men, re- tained under the civil service than they were post office officials and they appeared to take keen pleasure In getting the department in wrong. “But admitting that the acts com- plained of were solely of the doing of those in executive charge will any fair-minded man maintain that be- cause all of the laws that have been passed during the last four yeacs that immeasurably improved the condition of the postal employves, have not heen interpreted to their complete satisfac- tion, there is basis for revolt and in- s severely privately for administration | gratitude? “During the period referred to more | legislation of great and lasting bene- | fit to postal employe has been en- acted than for mearly twenty years. When post office employes stop long enough to recall that legislation, when they reflect upon what has been done for them they will not prove ingrats they will not forget their friends. They will not say to the world that Wwe do not appreciate what has been done, because everythirz has not been to our liking.” “The man with the ‘ex’ affixed to his name can never do you much good, but I pray God that as long as T live, T will never be referred to as ex-friend,” he said. Mr. Reilly then recited “Yowr Tlag and My Flag” in the manner of which he alone is capable, “Gus”. Toastmaster Delane: said in introducing the next spealer, that many | ®ood things could be said about him | him but if he started, the gathering might be tempted to add, “Yes he v good to you.” Ex-Congressman Lonergan was well received on presentation. Ex-Congressman Lonergan’s Addroess. Ex-Congressman Lonergan Spoke as follows: “‘Mr.- President and members of the Connecticut State Branch of Post Of- fice Clerks: “This kind message of your com- mittee, inviting me to be with you to- day and take part in this feature of the exercises of your eighteenth an- nual convention, was especially grati- fying to me. I thank you for the opportunity and the invitation. For I am particularly pleased to meet face to face this body of genuine workers in the most efficient organ- | ization in the United States, the post- office department, For despite what an occasional misinformed and mis- guided critic may say, the department nts a maximum of cfficiency and sets the and commercial organizations. “As I face this large gathering of members of the Connecticut State Branch of Post Office Clerks I am ful- ly aware that I am addressing as ener- getic and active forces as can be found in the entire postal organiza- tion. Although many of you are in constant contact with the public, your duties do not ordinarily take you out into the marts and channels of busi ness. In a measure, your relationship to your post office is as the functions of the inner mechanism of a delicate- ly adjusted timepiece—you are the works of the watch—and upon sour service, your reliability, your accu- depend in a large measure the successful operation of the great ma- chine of which you are a part. Al- though yours is in a sense an inside occupation, your opportunities for knowledge are peculiarly large. The alert postal clerk is not unlike the watchful eye of the famous topical weekly of the films, which “knows all, es all.” As one maker of rhymcs truly says “If you want Christian name, Their uncles and aunts whence they came, The names of their kiddies \by up, The tabby cat and the shags brothers, sisters beaux, everyone knows, Just work in a post office Public Appreciative. “I am not going to attempt to dis- th you the problems of yvour we will not go into the in- tricacies of the “Connecticut scheme”, the tribulations of the case examina- tions, the speedy delivery of mails, the balancing of the stamp account, or mysteries of the international to know everyonc's and from from ¢ pup, cousins and else that And anyone problems none are more familiar, But I can and will tell you that the public is well aware of the work being :done by you post office clerks—more aware | hour came when armies began their | | is another subject upon which it is ap- in a general way perhaps than you realize, and you may rest assured that the energy, brain and loyalty which you put into your work is receiving due measure of appreciation from the people whom you are serving so well, A few moments ago I spoke of the efficiency of the great department of which you are a part. Equally sur- prising is its magnitude. You postal clerks form a division in an army of more than 300,000 in the greatest gov- ernmental establishment in the world. The growth of the post office business since the experimental days of Ben- jamin Franklin, our first great post office man, would astound the fathers who framed the federal constitution, could they know. The authority for every line of post office activity rests in this short sentence in the consti- tution: ‘“‘Congress shall have power to establish post offices and post roads.” This enormous power involved close relationship and consequent active in- | terest in highways, railroads, steam- | ships, canals, lakes and navigable riv- ers. Beginning with the carrying of letters, newspapers and pamphlets, the activities of the service have been enlarged until practically every com- modity, excepting explosives, can be sent by mail. Articles which can hardly be classed as commodities, for instance, live babies, it is said, have been shipped by rural delivery. Be- sides being carrier and distributor, the postal service is a banker and transmitter of funds. The money or- der system sends and receives money in all parts of the world, and the postal savings system affords :he pro- tection of a reliable bank for its pa- trons. Improvement Astonishing. The improvement of recent years in the whole machinery of the post office department is truly astonishing. At the time the first postal service was established in this country during the colonial period, it was specified that the post office should furnish horses to carry letters, packages and passen- gers. A mileage fee was chargad, and men and packages Wwere carried on horseback. These provisions were part of the postal bill passed in the time of William and Mary for the establishment of a post office in this country. The post office in the time of the Romans and the first postal service in America in the early days, were conducted on similar lines. Of course, the coming of the railway revolutionized these conditions. It is said that the records of the Inglish post office show that less than one hundred years ago among the articles franked to foreign countries by the old English packet service were fif- teen hounds, consigned to the king of the Romans and two mald-servants going as lawn dresses to Lord Am- bassador Methuen. We know how indispensable are the privileges of the postal service to the cities. But think of what the post office means to the smaller commun- ities. What the post office aims to do for the smaller places is well ex- pressed in the language of the post office committee of 1844 in the House of Representatives at Washington: “To content the man dwelling more remote from town with his lonely lot by giv- ing him regular and frequent means of inter-communication; to assure the emigrant who plants his new home on the skirts of the distant wilderness or prairie that he is not forever sev- ered from the kindred and society that still shares his interest and love; to prevent those whom the swelling tide of population is constantly pressing to the venge of the wilderness from sink- ing into the hunter or savage state; to render the citizen, how far soaver from the seat af government, worthy by proper knowledge and enlighten- ment of his important privileges as a sovereign constituent of the govern- ment; to diffuse throughout all parts of the land enlightenment, social im- provement and national intelligence, elevating our people in the scale of civilization and binding them together in patriotic affection—these ohjects are the aim and end of the posi of- fice. Close indeed to the interests of peo- ple of all stations and circumstances in the United States at the present time, is that fine exemple of govern- ment service at minimum charge—the parcel post. The ever-increasing vol- ume of business is best evidence of its popularity, and the department is now carrying successfully parcel post at the rate of over a billion pieces a year. An idea of the volume of busi- ness transacted by the department may be gained from the information that last year the first and second class offices approximating 2,700, accumu- lated receipts amounting to 232 mil- lion dollars. The Three P’s. It has been said that three “P's" rule the world, the Pulpit, the Press and the Postofiice. There is no deny- ing the influence of these three factors in our civic life. One of the surest ways of maintaining and increasing the influence of the postoffice is through, good, courteous, eflicient ser- vice, systematic, scientific management is the parent of efliciency. The promo- tion of scientific management and ef- ficiency depends upon the human ele- | ment. In fact the human element is | the greatest factor in the production Therefore, it is in this connection that you members of the Connecticut State Branch of oPstoffice | clerks find the opportunity of proving your mettle. That you are ably and | adequately meeters, the test is well known and generally conceded in post- office cirel In addition to postal matters there prepriate that a word be said on this particular day. From childhood you have known the 30th of May to be a day of sacred memories and intense patriotism. When this organization assembled but two years ago in six- teenth annual convention the nations of the entire world, except Mexico, were at peace. At that time, there was a good prospect that peace treaties would soon be concluded which would bind us to nations representing more than half the people of the globe. These treaties were intended to forbid declarations of war until differences had been submitted to arbitration, But this praiseworthy movement was qes- tined to suffer reverse, {or the fateful deadly work of invasion and followed nation in rapid succession in nation declaration of hostilities. The calm atmosphere of peace Was rent and torn by a cyclone of war without precedent in all history. Praise for President Wilson. The question on all lips since that momentous day has been: “Will the United States become involved in this terrible world-war?” It has taken a cool head, an iron will, and a cours ageous man to keep this notion out of the dreadful conflict, and the vast ma- jority of the American people are en- thusiastically placing patriotism above partisanship and are according fullest praise to President Woodrow Wilson. You are well aware that in addition to being the date of your eighteenth annual convention, this date, the 30th of May, has another significance in civil life for all of us. In every city, town and village in the United States today, assembled together in gather- ings great and small, in halls whose walls echo the earnest and eloquent orations, in countless cemeteries near the silent shadows where they sleep in peace, embosomed in fragrant flowers, there meet today thousands and thou- sands to cherish the memories and | pay deserving tribute to the natlon’s heroes who fell in our Civil War. Many a heart is sorrowing because the life of a father, brother or friend, so dear, so brave, and loyal, is extin- guished forever. The men who march- ed to the front during the darkest days of our nation’s history evinced their own patriotism and communi- cated an ardor that spread through- out the country a kindling spark of loyalty. They were all there—the worker in the factory, the farmer, the railroad man, the chemist from the laboratory, the professional man from his office—all came at the call, some from remote, shabby streets, from the tenements of poor men, and others from the peace and plenty of palatial dwellings. The banker, the truck driver, the physician, the coal-passer, gave their strength, their talents, their hopes and In countless instances, their § lives, In constituting the irresistible army whose success settled for all time the fact that there shall be one Union and one flag. Although our great conflict settled forever certain momentous national problems, we paid a terrible price in death toll for the settlement by force of arms. The most costly of all meth- ods of settlement, from a humanitar- jan viewpoint, is by sword and gun. Who of this generation will ever be able to forget the ghastly tragedy which is being enacted at the present time by the nations engaged in the war abroad? Unforgettable indeed is the spectacle of ghosts of ruined peo- ple, invaded nations, threatened an- nihilation, and the prospects of great empires being brought to dust. More than ever do we realize our good fortune because this nation has thus far kept free of the great struggle. We know the staggering price which SAD, IMPRESSIVE EXERGISES FOR DEAD Thirty-one Veterans Turned Out on Memorial Day-Dress Parade Thirty-one old men, blear eyved and crippled in many instances, worn and frazzled by the ravages of time, bear- ing upon their bodies the scars of '61 and ’65, adorned and sanctified by faded uniforms of blue with a touch of evergreen held on their lapels by the red, white and blue, answered dress paradle yesterday, Memorial Day.| For many of them it was probably the last answer to the call of the officers they served so many years ago. will answer May 30, 1917, pos possibly the touch of time will literate their faces from the human kaleidiscope ever passing in review be- fore the Most High Yesterday thir- ty-one old men held the center of the stage and received the homage due them and their dead comrades with the grace of veterans. What did the parade, when the vet- erans were escorted to Walnut Hill | park amount to? Nothing. Auto- mobiles formed the escorts. One old | man, scarcely able to lift his feet from } the sround was almost forgotten by | the marchers. When he was found missing from the roster an automobile was dispatched to his home. Stand- ing proudly at the front gate, under a miniature flag, on shaking limbs, was the veteran, confldent that his comrades of the battle field would not forsake him in this, his hour. 'Had he i been forgotten he would have stood there through the shower which fol- lowed until darkness brought realiza- tion that he was not to partake. But | he did partake. Thank Providence for that. At Walnut Hill Park. At Walnut Hill park the heroes of the Civil War were lifted, in soma cases, from the machines to form in dress parade. And such a pathetic dress parade it was. Mixed with the pathos was a touch, no, an over- whelming grip ‘of patriotism. Tears were not far from the eyes of the on- lookers and cheers were upon their lips. The ragged blue line that sym- bolized the bloodshed and terror of battle was wonderful in the memories that it conjured up. The cripple was picked up from the machine which carried him to the park. Disdaining assistant he <ook his place. How near were his shounlders to those of the next in line and how many gaps did the scant three inches represent. How many human souls had been called to their maker to bring the comrades whose shoulders touched yesterday into such close proximity. Lincoln’s address was read to the veterans as it was so many years ago; following the call “Officers forward and to the center!” Words were | unable to give voice to their true | feelings. “Dress Right!” “Front!" and the every nation involved, win or ‘will have to pay. Their children, their children’s children, for one dred years will carry the crug burden of the dollar-loss and generation to generation the through killed and maimed will embittered by their women's tears| rejoice that we have been spared the Morrors of the conflict, and the United States has been to maintain its neutrality and pre: its peace with honor, thanks to ability, high courage and patrig of President Wilson. The Ame people are loyally sustaining president. With infectious patrid and a noble stirring of the heart are again {llustrating the insp sentiment of Decataur, who, upi historical occasion, proposed the mortal toast: “My country, in he lations with foreign nations may always be right; but right or wro my country.” President Counihan of the L carriers’ association was forced leave to make train accommoda and was unable to deliver his| dress. The value of co-operation wag theme of Charles A. Peasc, pres! of the State Chamber of Com “Despite the fact that the Har Courant in its columns somet complains that the New By Herald does not reach the unti] two days after issue, I b the service is pretty good,” he John Kiniry favored with =olos. Flection of Officers. Although it had been generall] pected that F. S, Cadwell woul elected state secretary of the tion, disappointment greeted local delegates when John Qu was found to be the successful didate for the office. Mr. Caj however, was the unanimous ¢ as secretary of the Mutual Benef} sociation connected with the ganization. The various officers chosen a follows: President, Francis T. Wade of Haven; first vice president, Jo McLaughlin of New Haven; 8 second vice president, Waltel DeForest af Derbs secr John J. Quinlan o Brirgq treasurer, Thomags F. Hogan of § ford; finance committee, JO Quilter of Waterbury, Clarenc Buck of Branford, John A. Fo ‘Waterbur: chairman of grie] committee, W. J. Cosker of Har chairman of publicity committ J. Burns of Rockville; secreta sick benefit fund, Frank 8. Ca of New Britain; trustees, F. J. genhan of Bridgeport, W. H. M} of New Haven, H. A. Pendletq Winsted; delegate to national cq tion, Francis P. Horan of Ha retiring president. 2 The selection of the location 1917 convention was left q executive committee. band burst into the *Star Sp Banner.” The review was on. bers of Stanley Post stood { tention while the militia went b; sied hands made the long jour: salute as the colors 'passed. bowed by years straightened as as possible while the fresh faces of the Boy Scouts and thd ney cadets born by stout and sy ly legs payed their respects. N sters, scarcely old enough to the portent of life, faced the rei of an army fifty-six years old. pany dismissed” was the order another Memorial Day was p! overcast sky gave way to rail ranks were broken, rheumatic signalled their presence and * was the directions to the cha It was Memorial Day. It wi Memorial Day again, maybe. The Parade. The line of march followed short route through the centd the city, around the Soldiers Sailors monument at the green up West Main street to the The two companies of militia| Tierney cadets and Boy Scouts a very creditable showing. were bared and slow time play the bands as the procession the monument. At the park Mayor George A. ley made a brief address on pa subjects. ex-Past Commander S of the Sons of Veterans read address and Captain C. H. H Lincoln’s address. The automobile committee, prised of Capt. C. H. Beaton, Burckhardt and 8. H. Wood made public the following leti thanks. The Automobile committee on behalf of Stanley Post G. A. thank the following persons wi kindly loaned the use of their mobiles at their own inconve: that all of the members of S Post might participate in Me: Day exercises: Mrs. J. A. Traut, J. Parker, B. H. Hibbard, F. H. ston, B. W. Schultz, Dr. W. P. nell, Dr. Herman Strosser, Dr. Mulligan, E. G. Babcock, Steele of Newington, Johnstone and Capt. C. H. Beaton. MANY FLORAL DONATION Friends Remember Dead Memb Spanish War Veterans Through the kindness sho the many friends of A. G. Ham command, U. 8. V. W,, and the 1 Auxiliary, the graves of the ded members were covered yesterd floral tributes donated to the o izations. Those who contributed were and Mrs. Hiltbrand, Mr. and Charles May, Mr. and Mrs. E. son, Eugene Barnes, Gertrude B: Ruth Usher, Hazel May Casey, hild Peterson, Loulse Carlson, May, Milton May, Raymond Earl Rice, W. J. Rawlings, George Fritz, Mrs. Burton C. Emma Virginia Miller, Mrs. Lo and John Dunbar. The Spanish War Veterans'd to thank all those, who so kindi nated flowers for Memorial Dx pecially the Ladies’ Auxiliary, V., for the bountiful dinner and the many other ways it al making the day so successful,