New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
STATE POLICE MEET,
 DINE, THEN FR0L|c
Chief ". J. Rawlings Reelected Treasurer al Annual Convention.
CHIEF BRENNAN AGAIN PRESIDENT
Following Business Session Delegates Are Dined at Elks' Club and Then Arc Royalty Entertained at Schuetzcn Park.

Arc Royalty Entertained at
 Schuetzcn Park.
 With eighty-seven police officers, representing twenty-seven depart n1ents from all over the state of Con- recticut in attendance the twelfth an- nual convention of the State Police mems association was held in this city today President William L. Brennan, chief of the Stamford police department, called the convention to order at 1O:30 o'clock this morning in :. Electric hall. Mayor George A. Quigley was present and with a few we'll chosen words he bade the guests "a hearty welcome on the part of the city, the police department and him. self personally. Mayor Sunderland, of Danbury also spoke. Following the business session the party adjourned to the Elks' club, where dinner was jserved and from there they were con- veyed to Schuetzen park, where the annual outing was enjoyed.
 Two Mayors Introduced.
 Chief, Rawlings introduced Mayor Cuigley of New Britain, and Mayor Sunderland, of Danbury, to the con- vention this morning and the local chief executive was at once called upon for speech. He spoke as follows:
 'As mayor Of the city it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our city, but last night I welcomed several visiting chiefs with the result that this morning I would have liked more ssieep." Qaughter.)
 Continuing, Mayor Quigley said: 1T { am sure we all appreciate the great work that the police forces of all the different cities do. You have hard a task and you have to exercise judg- ment and discretion. You may we'll be termed the soldiers of peace. The policemen are nearer to the throb-s ping hearts of the people than any other officials and on you rests the real government pf people. - You must maintain order III all places and yours is the trust which the people of Connecticut, with but few exceptions, have never had cause to regret and that speaks mighty we'll for you.
 welcome you here today and give | you will enjoy yourselves and con- tinue to, prosper and when you leave the city today do so with the desire ! to return again soon."
 Mayor Sunderland Heard.
 President Brennan responded and then introduced Mayor Sunderland. of Danbury, as the youngest mayor in the state" He spoke with feeling and was warmly applauded.
 Thirty Cities Enrolled. { At this mornings business session Secretary James J. Landrigan. cap- tain of the Meriden police depart ment. read his annual report which showed that during the past year there have been sixty-nine new mem- bers added to the association during the past year, making the present membership 969. It was also reported that two new cities. Jewett City and West Haven, will be added to the thirty cities enrolled in the State Policemen's association.
 Chief Rawlings Report.
 New Britain's chief of police, Will liam J. Rawlings, also read his report as treasurer of the association. His report showed the association to be 1T. @ most satisfactory financial con- dition. He reported that when the present fiscal year opened there was a balance of $7S7.S4 in the treasury. During the year the receipts amounted to $1,244 and the expenses totalled but $s66.35. leaving a balance on hand on July 1, 1914, of $1,165.49.
 Last night the executive committee ard the finance committee held a preliminary meeting in the city court room at which time their reports. which were presented this morning were made out.
 Chief Rawlings Reelected.
 When the officers were elected 1t was seen that the work done by the present staff during the past year was most satisfactory to all for the present officers were reelected, with Chief Rawlings as treasurer. Presi- dent w. H. Brennan. of Stamford, was unanimously reelected from the Hoor The officers for the coming year are:
 President-Chief w. H. Brennan. of Stamford. ..1'.
 Vice President-Chief Garrett A. Farrell, of Hartford.
 Treasurer-Chief w. J. Rawlings, of New Britain.
 Secretary-Captain J. J, Landrigan. of Meriden.
 Executive Board-J. Fl. Redgate, Bridgeport; A. w. Inglis, Middletown; D. w. Bradley, Danbury: s. c. Wheeler, Winsted; F. T. Smith, New Haven; G. w. Beach, Waterbury, and Fl. D. Cowles, New Haven The lat ter member was elected for life last year. This board meets with the off, cers.
 After the election of officers a few
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