The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-26
OFFICIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLE CO, COMPLIMENT
 FACTORY LEAGUE VICTORS
Banquet And Theatre Party Principal Diversions in Evenings Entertain
 ment.


 4 celebration of more, than passing note was chronicIed last night when twenty-four officers and employees of at Ielarnan's shore house to indulge in dinner and speeches following the victory of their nine. in winnig the championship of the Factory league.
 The occasion was noteworthy from the fact that not only h9d the heads Of the eoTapany constantly stimulated enthusiasm by bonuses paid out of their own pockets for victories won, balt also because they made the occa.- sion last night one over which the of flcers of the connpany, including Ed win ". Moore, of New. r ork, presi- dent and J. Nelson. Shreye, treasurer, presided in person witl. an additional treat to the players in the form Of . s box party at the Park theatre and later entertain naent a.e a local cabaret,
 President Moore acting as toastmas- ter addressed the assembled members upon the benefit of loyalty, co-op pera- ton and the result which must a1- ways mean victory when both instrdc- tors and instructed work in harmony. Introducing Treasurer Shrexe, who gave q pleasing resume of the year, other SD ca kers Of the evening were Atty. James A Turner, Capt John powney and Manager Frank Pollock of the Cable coInnany's team. Presi- dent Moore read the following letter from Mayor Wilson was greeted with applause:
 am exceedingly sorry that a pre- vious engag cement to spend the week end at Atlantic City will prevent my being with you at the dinner which you are to give to your ball team in recognition of their successful season. The old adage all work and no play makes Jack dull boy is a very true one, and happy is the community which has a man who employs labor, who recognizes that fact as complete ly as you and your company do. This feeling is bound to bring employer and employee into a closer and sym pathetic relationship, and the concern of one becomes the solicitation of the other to the mutual benefit Of both
 We in Brfdgeport are glad that the Electric Cable company is located here and we are twice glad that 1t Is in the hands If such good people. congratuIate the Electric Cable conn pany' $ ball team upon their good sportsmanship and their splendid and we1I-earned victory, and repeat that regret exceedingly that can not join you in celebration of the team s splendid season
 donated to the league by How1ands 8 Dry Goods store, carried on the ail7 tonnobiIes which transp the din- sner guests, the entire party left for the Park theatre where they wit messed performance of Billy Wat sons Big Show with it's subsequent tango contest in which Mal1ey Farrell and Miss Smith won the honors Dur ing the routine of the play much a,7- ditionaI business was added by the principal comedian under the sugges- ton Of those directing the party which was appreciated both by the company and the audience Later the party were taken to a local cabaret where midnight repast was served.
 It may be noted that his is the first season that the Electric Gable com pany has had ball team in the field. When 1t was first suggested by e department heads, consideration was given with the result that it was de- cided to push the boys directly to the front. Personal prizes for the best endeavor were offered by the of7cers of the company, and their personal Interest in the welfare of the er14 p1oyees working in Bridgeport, their close touch with Individuals, and the forcefuI methods intrpduced by the captain and manager Of the team to win success are credited fof the fine record Of IS out Of 20 games, an achievement seldom euualled fn this city
 Those present at the festivities were:
 Edwin w. Moore. president; J. Nell son shreve, treasurer; Thos J Sew ard, superintendent Vim M. Church, assistant snperintendent;;s Jas. J. Coyle Of the sales department: Thos. F. Me- Mann, cashier; Thomas Carey. chem ist, James A. Twiney and J. L. Me Govern The personnel of the base ball team was represented in the foI- lowing Frank Pollock, manager; John Downey. ptain-pitcher; Frank Dunn, pitcher; H. Christensen. sub. pitcher; j. Creavy, left fielder, George MiIIer. center fielder; Gus Cohen, sub. right fielder; Steve KocIiss. right fielder; John GaboI, third baseman; W Farley. second baseman; S. Grosh, sub. second baseman; F. Kohats. short stop. Jos. Gabol, catcher: L. r5 :. .ser.., f7y-s-f l,z serxa an