New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 13, 1917, Page 10

" LHCA ANDK, OFC. - START WITH §6,79 , (Continued From First Page). being conducted, is an organization that fits America's'young men moral- Iy and physically for battle. It teaches them the faith of God, and in this present war righteousness is one of the real cayses involved. Rev. Mr. Cook spoke of the enthusiasm of the American people, and said that no man would stand by and watch the “Star-Spangled Banner” be dragged In the mud “with the army and navy carrying on the battle of God, Ameri- ca was sure to win,” he said. 5 Mayor Quigley Speaks. Mayor Quigley spoke of the United States government calling upon its people about a year ago for support and in looking over the joint bodies of the Y. M. C. A. and the K. of C. he believed that there should be no stopping at the $65,000 goal, but the teams should go on striving to raise at least $100,000. New Britain, the speaker sald, has done its part in the campaigns for the Red Cross and oversubscribed on two occasions for the Liberty Loan. In the latter. there was no giving, it was a busi- Ress proposition, but soon the people "gaust learn to give, when called upon, #21d. The boys in the trenches mre calling for assistance in carry- fng on the war of humanity and New Britain people must do their bit. The Central Powers believe it is God’s war they are engaging in but every- one from President Wilson down that peace will be ‘attained enly when honorable victory is won. Peace through treaty, the speaker 1s not possible with a country laughs at treaties. “Every man in this hall wants but when I hear men going Bout talking about praying for peace makes me think of a story told it & captain of a ship who in- terrified passengers when the ip/was threatened with destruction, they could pray, but they must fiso keep pumping like h——L" e by prayer will result in the @ermans continuing their inhuman fheots. In conclusion, Mayor Quigley gaid the people of New Britain must the boys in France as well as im- ng conditions in the training ocamps. He also urged the workers to ptrive to make the goal $100,000 Father than $65,000. Rev. John T. Winters. Chairman Pease next introduced Reov. John T. Winters as the ‘“man we &ll revere”, and enthusiasm was high @s the pastor of St. Mary’s church pose. Father Winters said he felt honored in being present at such a gathering of men who were acting as cham- plons of the boys at the front. He congratulated the committee and captains on their selections of work- ers, who are bound to put the cam- paign across. Father Winters, sald ! that many men would undoubtably feel it a burden to approach friends | In solicitation of funds for the cam- | paizn, but attention should be called | to the many hundreds of young men who have marched away from this community and other communities in the battle of righteousness and jus- tice. *“Can we who remain at home allow our boys to suffer, while Wwe have home comforts”, Father Winters msked. Prayer and cantributions were needed in this war, and money was needed by the camp workers. Within the recent past, the speaker paid, he visited Camp Devens, and he felt how wretched it would be if the boys in the cantonment would be al- owed to want. In urging prayer, ther Winters said religion teaches us that we must fight, it is a duty we owe our country, and if death comes It is a sweet thing to die for a country of liberty. He urged prayer for the success of the campaign. Hc pesured his auditors that the congre- gation of St. Mary's church would be found by the team workers with open goors and open purses, “St Mary's ghurch is trying to do its share to the war. On the little flag will be gound names of 125 members of the parish which will soon be flaunted the breezes alongside of the ‘Star ° Bpangled Banner'.” He assured his lsteners that the Catholic church was trying to do all in its power to educate its flock in being good Ameri- oan citizens. Father Winters touched on the attitude of some Irishmen in the present war. The speaker told of freedom that once existed in Ire- end, which hes since been taken away by a more powerful nation, and oppression has supplanted liberty, he paid. The attitude of Irishmen to- word England was due to the laws of Emngland’s manufacture. It was no wander the sons of Ireland hated England, the speaker said. The Irish- man, Father Winters said, loves free- dom, and if the men present should hear remarks dropped here and there which woud tend to cast reflection of this nationality, he urged that thosc i forced to listen, should have a little patience” The Irishman loves Ameri- ca more than he hates Ingland”, Father Winters said. “He loves this grand, glorious country, because his church teaches him to, and in their ranks will be found few of the Slacker, Benedict Arnold or Senator LaFollette type. In closing, Father Winters ment for the common cause of the government. Mr. Smith assured his listeners that all that is heard con- cerning La Follette, Sociallsm and the I. W. W. was true. It was a great thing to see Protes- tant and Catholic organizations work- ing hand and hand against such move- ments as are fostered by Kugene V. Debs, “Big Bill” Hayward the I W. speaker said that he did not intend to speak of the aims of the Y. M. C. A. or the K. of C. but he was sure that the $65,000 and more would be have terminated long ago, and the war debt,” he said. ‘““We owe a heavy debt to England and we also owe a the gallant stand it has made,” Mr. Smith said. In speaking of the work of the cam- paign, Mr. Smith said that any man who will refuse to assist the cause, is nothing more than a German sol- speaker said, i3 probably not the last time that the workers will assemble; they may be ealled upon to meet within a year, but they should con- tinue to do so until the war is ended. “A man who will refuse to give his money to the cause has no right to enjoy respect In the community in which he lives,” Mr. Smith said, while applause accompanied the remarks. Mr. Smith said that within the past few weeks, the men in the financial world have sustained losses and many 4 man was not able to say he was worth' as much on paper as hereto- fore. This would prompt some men to think that they should mot con- tribute as liberally as when the sun- shine of the almighty dollar was throwing its most brilliant rays over them, and they would be inclined to use this as a cloak under which to hide their obligations to their coun- try. Mr. Smith told of belng in Mon- treal, Canada, a few weeks ago, and on the occasion he encountered se W. and similar institutions. The realized in the campaign. “In the North Sea, the greatest naval power in the country, has kept the Germans bottled up; but for this the war would United States would be paying a heavy heavy debt of obligation to France for dier. The present campaign, the | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1017 eral wounded Canadian officers. It was not their wounds or pain that was their concern, it was how soon would they heal, so that they might resume their places with their companions on the battle front, he said. “If this is the Canadian spirit, why can’'t we adopt it?” How much is it worth to sit at home and escape those things which the men on the battle- fields have been unable to do?”.the speaker asked. Another of Mr. Smith's questions that brought forth applause was “What is money worth anyhow? Why in God’'s name don’t we let it go when it means so much for our liberty?” | In concluding his remarks Mr. Smith said that no worker should go about with a club, but it should be remembered that this country is out to win this war, and also to do all we can for the men who are fighting so bravely on forelgn “flelds, where tragedy has brought so muoch ' de- structlion and ruin. Chairman Pease in bringing the rally to a close, urged the team work- | ers to use Mr. Smith's remarks as an | inspiration to guide them in their work. He called attention to the noon-day luncheons of the Y. M. C. A. workers Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and the final rally to be held with the K. of C, workers in the Elks home at 6:15 o'clock Friday evening. i Some Expect More Than $65,000. crown the undertakings, and many went so far as to predict that the sum would be in excess of $65,000. At the outset of the meeting E. Allen Moore made a few remarks, in which he said he was glad to see the Y. M. great movement. He spoke of the work the general committee had done and in its selection of Herbert H. Pease as general director the com- mittee felt that the proper man to be at the helm had been selected. Director Pease was _ex- With enthusiasm on all sides, the | campalgn opened last evening at the | luncheon at the Elks club. On one | side was pessimism displayed by the | team workers that success would not | C. A. and the K. of C. aligned in the ok wriens ot e and ovsects SCENES ON THE BATTLEFIELDS OF FRANCE WHERE of the campaign. He said he was proud to be selected as the head of such a movement, which was certain of success. He clearly outlined the plan for the collection’ of money and the manner of extending the pledge card method. P. F. King, of the Knights of Co- lumbus, delivered a short and in- structive address, in which he called attention to the luncheon to be held every evening at 6:15 o’clock at the K. of C. rooms, and to which a hearty invitation was extended to the Y. M. C. A. workers. He assured his audi- tors that the K. of C. is always will- ing to do its share of any movement | that was for the United States gov- ernment. Seated at the speakers’ table were the following: General Director H. . Pease, E. Allen Moore, C. F. Smith, Rev. John T. Winters, Rev. J. Leo Sullivan, Rev. Warren F. Cook, T. G. Platt, Mayor G. A. Quigley, Judge W F. Mangan, P. F. King and 1% Chamberlain. Through an evident mi; understanding George B. Chandler was not present. After the workers had partaken of a meal that was appetizing, Chair- man Pease announced that the head- quarters for the Y. M. C. A. workers would be at the War Bureau in City hall, and then he introduced Mayor CITY ITEMS | Edison Talking Machines at Pierce’ —advt. Letter Carrier Wallace L. Haley has resumed his duties after a layoff due to an injury to his foot. Letter Carrier Frank E. Coleman is enjoylng his annual vacation. | Vietrolas at C. L. Plerce & Co.' —aadvt. | Kitson's wocial tonight; beginner’s |Thurs. night, 8 to 10, Bungalow.| —adv 4 —_— \ file them systematically and convenlently within the fire-defying wall ot THE BRAVE POILUS ARE DRIVING BACK THE GERMANS At the left is a group of French soldiers ready to fire on the retreating | Germans with a machine gun cap- tured from the hoches. 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