Connecticut western news., 1911-08-17
BORDEN DRIVERS DINE.
NEW YORK MlLKMEN TASTE
 CANAAN HOSPITALITY

Concern Inspect Local Plant, and
 Partake of Dinner Served by Can
 aan Hose Co.
 The excursion of the New York Bor- den milk-wagon daiyers to Canaan, on Friday, was memorable and enjoyable experience. The men came on a special train arriving at 11:15, and were taken through the Borden plant in several squads, where the various processes of bottling milk were shown and explained by Superintendent Frank H. Wilcox, after which they marched to the Town Hall, where the dinner, served by the members of Canaan Hose Company, was varied, appetizing, soul. satisfying bill of fare. The fire boys had done heroic work in preparing for the feast. Tatles filled every available inch of space, from stage to incline, seats being provided for about 250 guests. Members of the fire company brought the food from the kitchen, where Eugene Williams was in command. and passed it on to the corps of efficient and active young ladies who had volunteered to act as walters, to help the boys out.
 The special train brought 206 men, and the total number of guests fed at the first table" was 217. The service was prompt and excellent. and the rous- ing and vociferous vote of thanks given by the feasters to '' the ladies" attested the satisfaction they gave in their vol unteer capacity.
 After the feasting. cigars were passed around, anu Mir. H. N Hallock. super intendent of the route sales department, called the feasters to attention and made them felicitous speech. after which he introduced @ number of the division and local superintendents, who spoke brief ly, but to the point, the keynote of all the addresses, being an injunction to loyalty aud energy Tn the Borden cause. There was inspiration in all the address es. and although none made any preten- sion to fowery oratory. every one had the ring of sincerity that constitutes the secret of the most effective oratory. Every speech held the earnest attention of the listeners who evinced genuine interest.
 The notables of the occasion, who were seated at tables on the stage were Superintendent Hallock, Division Super intendent Frank H. Wilcox, of Canaan, who, by the way, made one of the best speeches of the day, Superintendent F. Blizzard, of the country bottling plants; ; A. R. Gutierrez, district superintendent of Manhattan J. F. Cooper, superin- tendent New Rochelle branch; H. A. Badger, superintendent 117th Street branch George E. Bellows. superiu- tendent Bridgeport branch ". A. War nacke, district superintendent West chester branch W. H. Stevens, New town Ira Roos. New Milford, N Y, L. s. Frear, Lime Rock; Wm. Bates, Millerton T. Lee Roberts, Oraryville, N. Y; Wm. s. Curtis, Chatham; Her. bert Goodfellow, Old Chatham.
 The route salesmen present included those of the following divisions: 117th Street, 1S3rd Street, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Stamford, Port chester, South Norwalk.
 The delegation boarded their special train for the return trip at 2:25, express ing themselves as delighted with their experience throughout, and voting unanimously that "Canaan's all right" a verdict which embodies special tribute to Superintendent Wilcox, who had the expedition in charge while here; the Canaan Hose Company. who pre- pared the feast. aud the ladies who served it. Canaan, on its part, pro- nounced the visitors a desirable party of visitors and a we'll behaved and in telligent body of bread winners who will be welcome to come again.