Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-19

in praise of the ability of Edward
kenealy. as assistant clerk. presented
him with a. gold Wacth chain and sill
yer knife. Mr.. Peasley- said when
kenealy becomes clerk he will prove
the best ever, except Mr. Buckley,
The Chaplain, Too.
Mr.. Martin spoke in highly compli-
mentaFy terms of the service of Rev.
Roger A. Dunlap, and whose part has
never been amended or cut short by
the previous question. In behalf of
the members he handed Rev. Mr.. Dun
lap a handsome travelling bag. Mr.
Dunlap claimed credit on his part by
short prayers in bringing about a short
session.
Leader Hyde Honored
Mr.. King of Fairfield after telling of
the recognized ability of Mr.. Hyde, of
Manchester, house chairman of the ju-
dietary committee and majority lead
er, presented him, on behalf of the
members, a handsome gold watch.
Through his leadership more work was
done in the same time than in any
other general assembly. His recent
appointment is well deserved and he
will receive higher political recogni-
ton. Mr.. Hyde made feeling response
ferred to the work accomplished by
united effort. In closing Mr.. Hyde
said: ITO the best house the state has
ever had I extend by thanks"
Democratic Leader, Too.
Mr.. Brooks. of Torrington, after a
vote of thanks was given Mr.. Devine,
of Waterbury, the democratic leader,
recited in appreciation of the
support given the majority in making
the present assembly one of the very
best. He was given a fine gold watch.
Mr. Devine made fitting response of
appreciation and referred to the fair
treatment the minority had received
from the speaker and the members of
the dominant party.
Messengers Thanked.
Resolution was passed thanking the
messengers and doorkeepers for faith
full and efficient service.
Resolution of Confidence.
The resolution of confidence in Pres
| ident Wilson, indefinitely postponed in
the senate and like action was sug-
gested in the house. Mr.. Devine spoke
| in favor of the resolution, and was
! opposed by Mr.. Perry, not for any lack
| of confidence in the president. or his
patriotism, but because it approves of
! what the president may do. Mr. Tay-
| lor of Danbury asked for the moral
support he needs. The motion to in
| definitely postpone was lost by a vote
of 107 to 49, The speaker announced
ton on the matter that it was a SEN
ate matter and would not come to the
house. The resolution before the house
was then put upon its passage and lost
by a vote Of 102 to SO.
Memorial Postponed.
In concurrence with senate action,
the house voted to Indefinitely post
pone q memorial to congress concern
| ing the Mississippi 1evee.
Senate Notified.
| At 4:45 Messrs. Hyde and Devine
were appointed a. committee to notify
the senate that the house was ready
to meet in joint session for final ad-
Journment. While the committee was
absent the members sang America and
| Aud Lang Syne, followed with just a
| little more jollifcation, which was not
of the ni1der nature, but a strike of
| the gavel restored immediate order.
The Joint Session
Senator Bartlett presided and pray
er was offered by the senate chaplain.
| Senator Isbell and Representatives
| Hyde and Devine were selected a
| committee to inform Governor Hol-
comb that the general assembly was
| in joint session ready to receive any