Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-11

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 tion and its guests Acting Mayor Downey commented upon the aims of the association, to alleviate the suf- fering of firemen and to provide for their widows and orphans, and said it's work should be lauded throughout the state. The response to the welcoming was made by President Hayes, who said that all indications pointed to a jovial session here. The meeting was declared formally opened.
 Presidents Annual Report.
 President Hayes gave his annual report, which was as follows:
 You are here today, in convention assembled, for the twenty sixth an. nual time, and as your executive off cer it gives me great pleasure to welcome you on this occasion and as- sure you that the past year has been a good one with the fremen of the state. Today our organization is looked upon with respect and admi- ration by the people of Connecticut, and to you men in the ranks much credit is due. As long as we firemen work together in harmony, just so long will our association prosper and flourish.
 During the past year, two of our brothers, Ernest M. Quig1ey of Hart ford and George Madden of Bridge port, have gone from us forever, hay ing given up their lives in the pursuit of our vocation. Brother Quigley died as result of sickness contracted while attending a fire at Hartford on May q. and Brother Madden's death was due to pneumonia which he con- tracted after exposure while fighting the flames at Bridgeport on August 14.
 Your executive committee has held two sessions during the year, meeting at New Haven on November 24 1908, and later at Hartford on March F, 1909. A complete report of the doings of these sessions will be submitted to you by the secretary of the associa- tion
 I have appointed the following com- mittee on credentials for this conven- ton: George w. Bogardus. South Norwalk, Edward P. McGowan, Wa tertown, and Richard M. Crockett, New London.
 port of the business transacted dur ing my term of office, I am indeed very glad of this occasion to thank you all for the splendid manner in which you have stood by me, and also for the efficient and excellent service rendered by my associate officers. I sincerely trust that the future will be a bright one for the association, and can heartily say that I am, and. all ways will be ready for any call you may make.
 Report of the Secretary.
 In his report Secretary Magee. said:
 The year has been on the whole a prosperous one for the association, as will be remembered at our last con. vention we voted to pay from the as- sociation fund for the benefit of Ruth A. Butler of Meriden the sum of $200. Notwithstanding the addition of this item to our regular expenses for the year, our expenditures exceeded our income by only $7.21 leaving as is shown by the report of the treasurer $BSS6.49 balance in the association fund.
 The amount paid for regular claims during the year amounted to $7,753.09. In last years account for the seven months preceding May 1, 1908. we paid out $6,0S7.74, or nearly as much as for the full 12 months from May l, 1909. Present indicatoins are that we shall be able to clean up all claims outstanding October 1, without hav- ing recourse to the next two years appropriation, which will be available at llidL IiIllc
 At my last report the membership consisted of PAT companies. During the year the following have Joined:
 Baltic Engine Co. No. l, Baltic, on August l. 1908.
 Chemical Co. No. 2, Bridgeport August g. 1908.
 Morris Cove Hose Co, Morris Cove, New Haven annex, May 7, 1908.
 Sound Beach Hose Co. No. l, Sound Beach, October 29, 1908.
 Engine Co. No. 4, Waterbury, April 3, 1909.
 Hose Co. No. 2, Woodbury, May 2s, 1908.
 Rose Hill Hose Co. No. 5, Water bury, disbanded November 1, 1908, leaving the membership by compa- nies as follows:
 Last report. 247 joined, six; dis banded. one; department members last report, 167; department members May 1, 1909, TIT: membership, May l, 1909, TIT department members; total membership May l, 1909. 429.
 Local Men Received Benefits.
 Among the benefits shown to have been paid during the year were the Thomas Salter, New Lon don $36, James Gartland, Danielson, $20 Charles E. Rose, New London, $74; Joseph Hartley, Norwich, $10; Henry P. Vaill, New London, $8S; Sullivan, Willimantic, SIP; Arthur L.. Dobbrow, Baltic, $60, Pat rick Donohue, New London, $2S; Charles J. CenneH. Norwich, $28j George W. Francis, New London, SIP: Benefits paid from the special fund