Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
THE BOARD IS AWAKE
MEETING OF BUSINESS MEN ts> REvIvES ORGANIZATION

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 cusses Question of Fire Protection
 Will Have Big Banquet in Near
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 The Canaan Board of Trade--Glory be lis still alive and once more awake. The meeting called by Pres. Lyles and Vice President Fuller, Monday evening, and which, on the invitation of Land lord Baker, was held at The Canfield, was attended by good. sized assemblage of members. Among those who partici- pased in the discussion, which was of an informal nature, were Messrs. Lyles, Fuller, Rev. Gillette, Ford, Freeman, Ives, Wilcox. Dr. Camp, Dr. Ross, Rhoades and Roger.
 President Lyles stated that Superinten- dent Lake of the Railroad Company would meet the business men of Canaan at an early date, for a discussion ot matters affecting the town and the rail road.
 The principal discussion was on the matter of fire protection, which was universally considered crying want, not only as means of security for pro- surance rates. The water situation was considered, and the feasibility of procur- ing chemical engine discussed.
 MT. Roger told of the situation in N;1Iartoy, xxrbora an oycalIopt liktlp fra department is maintained.
 Mir. Fuller suggested that whatever is done must necessarily be done through the ire district, and that the matter should be put into shape to present at the annual meeting of the fire district next month. ...
 MT. Wilcox favored procuring a chemical engine as 8 starter. which could be purchased for about $500. MT. Gillette advised that the meeting take what ,tion is necessary. to put the matter before the fire district.
 In response to question by MT. Ives, Mr. Rhoades stated that there are now, i've hydrants in the town. Tho first cost to the company, of eloh new hydrant is between $4O and $50.
 Judge Ford spoke of the urgent need of fire protection. aud the folly of ''lock- ing the door after the horse is stolen" He doubted that any four men in town could open the present hydrants. or even gain access to the hose cart, which he declares is in no fit condition for an emergency.
 might be bought, in part, with funds now on hand, but there was no available place for keeping it. Subsequent, dis cussion showed general opinion that 8 room under the Town Hall would be a suitable place for fire. headquarters.
 After long discussion a motion offered by Messrs. Freeman and Fuller was |. finally passed that the Board of Trade be continued in active existence and that d committee be appointed to get propo- sition from the water compa"y as to terms for installing and maintaining hydrants, and bring the ma ter before the annual meeting of the Fire District, to be held next month
 President Lyles appointed as such committee Messrs. George. s. Fuller, N. Watson Hardenbergh, Henry B. Ives aud Frank w. Wilcox.
 On motion of Rev. MT. Gillette the old board of officers were declared re- elected for the ensuing year. These officers consist of H. E. Lyles, president; George s. Fuller, vice e-president N. Watson Hardenbergh, secretary, and Edward D. Norton. treasurer.
 MT. Gillette made a suggestion which was favorably received, that measures should be taken to have an electric con- nection with the Methodist church bell from the telephone office, whereby the bell could be rung in case of fire, imme- diately on word being telephoned into central office.
 There was some informal talk of or ganizing Board of Trade dinner, which is likely to be brought up in the near future for further consideration.