The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-23

Fourth Social Affair B Great Success
 Largely Attended by Representatives
 from the Various stores-Speeehss by
 the Governor. consressman sperry,
 Hon. AIexander Troep and Others.
 The banquet at the Oneco last even- ing marked the fourth of the annual functions given by the Dry Goods asso- ciation of New Haven. That it was a success to a degree that exceeded the highest expectations was conceded by all. From a small and humble begin ming the association has grown to it's present dignified and flattering propor- tions. Last evenings affair thorough ly established the substantial and last ing. foundation which has been laid with such care and labor by the pro- moters. 4 The guests were seated at e'clock.g z Tables were laid for sixty. From that hour until 10, when the speeches began, the spirit of bon com raderie and bright joyiality held full sway. Pleasing musical numbers were rendered at intervals by Johnson's or chestra, which was. installed at the head of the stairs overlooking the hall
 A pleasing and novel incident of the evening was the improvised chorus of musical glasses with which the guests accompanied the more popular of the or- chestral selections. The innovation was introduced by one of the gentlemen tapping 'unconsciously with an oyster fork upon his wine glass. Immediately it was taken up and the effect of the tinkling of nun1berless glasses, especial ly in the marches, was particularly pleasing. ,...,..., .<
 Postmaster Perry introduced MT. Me Caffery, who briefly outlined the history and object of the association.
 The socety was formed four years ago principally for the purpose of furthering the movement for the closing of the stores on Monday evenings, and it was to their efforts that the movement was brought to a successful issue. Since then 1t has grown in numbers and has become a strong factor in the success of the dry goods trade of New Haven.
 The governor and staff were an nounced, and amid welcoming cheers were escorted to tables at the head of the hall The governor made a short speech, thanking the association for it's courtesy and hospitality in terms that were as he expressed it from my heart, good goods and d yard wide"
 Letters of regret were read from va rious members of the firms, including Messrs: Howe. Freedman, Mendel, Johnson, Pickett and others. Thomas I. Kinney was detained unavoidably.
 Toastmaster Perry. quoted the lines with which he was to have been intro uced, which referred to generals re- port of a great battle, i. e., Tt was dreadful battle, my forces were vic torious, and am the only man killed '' but concluded the speaker, the man who killed him is present. the Hon. Mayor Studley."
 Mr. studley referring to his rival for the mayoralty remarked mo man could kill Tom Kinney" He referred to him as one of his oldest and valued friends, remarking that in contest like the late one between friends there existed no such thing as republican and democratic. lines. In his opinion after election there was nothing better than "dry" goods, as the occasion had so far shown--but now since the arrival of the governor and staff the ''extra dry goods were evidently in order, re- ferring, to the many magnums of bub- ble water which was generously served at the upper tables. .># .:.,
 The mayor eomplimented the asso- citation on it's good work and in the ex- | celent showing it had made. He re- marked that it necessitated a good deal of tact to- be able stoe tell g. year ahead what 8 woman would want tc wear when. she didn't know, herself 1 what she wanted the next day.
 l Congressman Sperry, introduced by the l toastmaster, gave some very good ad- | vice to the young men of the associa' | tion. He advised thoroughness in de. tail as one of the keynotes of success
 Mir. Troup, the next speaker, outlined briefly the relations that should exis between, employer and employe ant expressed a wish that next year the in vitations might be sent out so far ii advance as to preclude the possibility of so many of the proprietors of tht various stores having previous en gagements.' He regretted their ab sence as they had missed an opportun ity of getting in closer touch with theil employes-a consulnmat ton which coult not be too strongly urged.
 Secretary of State c. G. R. Vina gave some very. appropriate remarks a. did MT. Mayo of Boston and Colonel J G. Healey, who related some of tn, difficulties encountered in bringing tn, association to it's present creditabl, position.
 The committee of arrangements wa as follows:"~
 A. P. McCaffery, J. B. Sheriden. J H. Mallory, J. G, Healey and, Jame 1 Mustarde. s.~
 The officers of the association are:- President-A. R. McCaffery.
 Past Colonel J. c, Healey
 Vice president--W. F. Collins.
 secretary-D. J. Fitzpatrick.
 Financial seeretary-T. F. Ryder.
 Treasurer-James Mustarde.
 Board of directors-James B. Sheri den, J. H. Mallory. George H. Perry.
 Among those present were A. P. Mo Caffery president; Mayor John I Studley, J. Lyons. N. D. Sperry, Alex ander Troup, Colonel John G. Heal! H. o. Mayo, Horace sherwin, W. I