New Britain herald., 1914-04-16

, the same courtesy when he dons the cloak of authority and assured his auditors that he would try to be square in his rulings. Aid. Christ Speaks For Council. Alderman E. w. Christ, the floor l leader of the republican party, voiced l the sentiments of the council, he 1 said, in extending to Mayor Halloran its appreciation of his courtesy and fairness as presiding officer of the 1 body. He said he was sincere when ] he told Mayor Halloran that he re- ! gretted the fortunes of politics that 1 took him from their midst. He said the council had tried to do it's best 1 by Mayor Halloran and he asked that any errors in that respect be forgiv ]; en. He also asked that the council extend the same spirit to Mayor-elect ] Quigley when he assumed office. AL derman Christ bade farewell to the 1 retiring members of the council and expressed the best wishes of those who are to remain.
 Mayor Halaoran Says Goodbye. In reply, Mayor Halloran said: 1T have now finished eleven years
 continuous service as member of the common council of New Britain and I desire at this time to extend
 my sincere thanks for the cOnsidera- tion shown me since l have oeen may or by both the democrats and repub- licans. I have tried to be fair and I am pleased to be relieved of the re- responsibilities of the office. I will carry with me the kindest remem- brances of my associations with the 1 council and will always recall the pleasant hours I have spent With you"
 In reply to what Alderman Christ said, Alderman M. T. Kerwin, the floor leader of the democrats, said his party stood for squareness and would accord fair deal to the new mayor.
 Mayor-Elect to Mayor.
 T have served in the common
 honor," said Mayor-elect Quigley ad-
 dressing Mayor Halloran, and while
 there have been some stormy periods l know that that is forgotten. Your
 honor has had the regard of this
 common council and I hope when I
 am mayor I will be treated similarly.
 don't want anyone to consider me
 as the mayor of the republican party -I will be the mayor of all the peo-
 pie and of the whole city.
 'I wish to thank your honor for
 the courtesies you have extended me
 In the past two years In the com
 ing two years I will do all in my
 power to promote the welfare of the
 city and l hope for the support of
 the common council. wish to
 thank your honor also for your man.
 ly offer to assist me in matters re- garding the office of mayor" Alderman Ohlson's Ideal City. One of the most striking farewell speeches was that delivered by AL derman Ohlson of the fourth ward, who has filled that position for seven years.
 After expressing his gratitude for the treatment accorded him he said: Il am proud of New Britain. love New Britain. This city stands we'll in comparison to other municipali- ties yet there is room for improve ment. I have in mind an ideal city.
 
 closed. Moving pictures should not be permitted as they are harmful to children and adults. And we should have close observance of the Sab bath and obey the law of God above us.''
 City Clerk A. l.. Thompson ex-
 pressed his thanks of the treatment accorded him by Mayor Halloran and m m hers of tha oo,noi1 In conclusion the council thanked City Clerk Thompson, John Heming- way, superintendent of the city building, and representatives of the
 press who are assigned to cover the
 council meetings.
 Outgoing councilmen who expressed
 their thoughts were A. E. Church. c. IN @ aAV HF