The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-22

that might at the time seem wrong or unjustihable. or even arbitrary, but in such cases he stood ready and happily willing to meet any body of citizens to discuss the question at issue, and if they could convince him he was wrong he would gladly change his position, but if they could not he. by facts ana figures, would attempt to show wherein they were wrong. He would be free and above board in all instances, and it was his earnest desire that they all work in harmony for the public's good, . the business mems good and the roads good. ...--s- When Manager Punderford conclud- cd his remarks he was given three hearty cheers and tiger
 Manager G. B. Bunnell Of the New Haven theater next extended an invita- tion to all present to attend the the ater last evening, and the invitation was accepted with thanks. Manager Punderford then said that he would have special car leave the green at Il o'clock to convey those home who lived in North Haven or Wallingford, thecar being donated without any cost to those who wished to take advantage of this most kindly offer, Most of those who went on the trip accepted Manager BunnelPs generous offer and spent q most pleasant evening in the popular theater.
 The entire trip was splendidly man. aged and was most enjoyable one. In addition to the General Manager Pun derford, the working force of the road was represented by Superintendent Hull, A$istant Superintendent Judge, Roadmaster Dow, Electrician Beebe, Inspectors M. Gaffney and F. Ever hardt, and Starter McIntire.
 Before the party left WalIingford on the return trip cheers were given for the citizens of Wallingford, the new railway and General Manager Pun derford.
 In front of one residence in North Ha- ven there was a chain stretched be- tween two posts. On one post was sign labeled New York; and on the other Boston. An American flag was hanging from the center of the chain.
 The new line will be opened to the public this morning. The first car will leave the Grand avenue barns at 5:10 a. m. and the next from the corner of State and Chapel streets at 6 a. m, and then every hour from this point up to Il D. m
 The entire roadbed is a splendid piece of engineering work, and reflects great credit on General Manager Punderford and his most efficient corps of assist ants
 The committee from the Business Mems association who carried out the most successful programme of yester- days opening consisted of the follow | ing gentlemen: E. | Atwater, chair man; L., A. Mansfield, F. L. Leighton, A. II. Wood and F. J. Lnsley. Splendid weather and the royal en- tertainment will make yesterday day long to be remembered by all who at | tended the exercises.
 Wallingford people in the party were: Warden Henry E. Hall, Burgesses w.. H. Newton, s. Hodgkinson, c. D. Nor ris, F. Hale, B. l.. Loudon, A, Sutterlin, Borough Clerk w. Frank Smith, Judge l.. M. Hubbard, Selectman M. E. Cook and J. R. Burghoff, Town Clerk J. A. Martin, Attorney O. H. D. Fowler, F. 4. Wallace, c. E. Dickerman, c. H. Tibbits, w. J. Leavenworth.
 Several residences and public build ings in Wallingford were decorated with flags and bunting. Among these were the town hall, G. A. R. hall, na- tional bank, postoffice, Main street band stand. Wallingford hotel South Main street school, H. L. Judd Co.'S 1 factory.
 The residences of the following per sons in Wallingford were decorated: Warden Hall, Judge Hubbard, Fraray Hale, Rev. J. E. Wildman, F. A. Wal lace, D. c. Griswold, G. F. Dickerman Miss H. Wallace, B. l.. Loudon, Dr. w. s. Russell, Henry l.. Davis, J. A. Mar tin, Attorney Fowler, Dr. J. D. Mc- Gaughey. Sheriff Austin, E. W. Hall F. N. Booker, Emily Boltze, w. R.. Steele, M. K. Thomas, W. E. Andrews, Edward Backes, E. C.. Lane, Mrs A. B. Bates, J. A. Cooke, NJ T. Butler, Miss Fannie B. Hall, Mrs. Catherine Backes, A. D. Judd, w. c. Wheatley, D. F. Morris, J. H. Smith, Mrs. B. F. Harrison, Mrs. S. Botsford, Mrs. L. H. Monroe
 The stores decorated were Barber & Ennever company, Badger & DeNTlll company, the Smith Grocery corpora tion, l.. R. Cook, A. I. Martin, w. Mur- ray,e E. c. Lewis, H. zitomersky and E. $. Lee.
 Among the invited guests were the following, most of whom were present:
 Governor-Elect Roberts, c. s. Mellen, president; E, H. McHenry, -presi- dent; H. M. Koehersperger, vice-presi- dent; John c. Parker, secretary; A. s. May, treasurer; F. V. Buckland, gene- ral counsel; c. M. Ingersoll, chief en- gineer; H. A. Fabian, secretary to the president; J. c. Punderford, general manager; James s. Hemingway, Leve- rett Candee, Harrison B. Freeman, Jr., Burdett Loomis, Charles D. Glazier, Samuel Hemingway. George D. Wat rous, A. B. Hill Edward E. Minor, H. W. Beebe, James Dow, James Kavan- augh F. R. Hull, John B. Judge, the Hon. N. D. Sperry, lPere c. Wallmo, the