New Britain herald., 1915-04-22
Plainyille Boosters Discuss Town Betterment
 at Eight Annual Banquet of Association
Brilliant Speeches. Combined With the Best of Fellowship and Satisfy ing Dinner Make Highly Enjoyable AffaiIage Delegation
 From New Britain Participates in the Festivities

Brilliant speeches filed with witty grammati phrases and pregnant with wise counsel for the making of better men and an improved commuhltS the presence of prominent Connecl- cut men and a sprinkling of officials from neighborins cities, and good lel- lowship of a degree that elevates men of all classes to feel on a plane oi equality served to make the elghth annual banuuet of the Plainville bus- mess and Improvement assoclalioh held last evening in the Town nall in that place the most successful event of it's kind in the history of the twon as well as the organization. 1t was a great night for Plalnville .'boosters" and if the ideals exploited by the speakers and the spirit with which they were absorbed by the diners are not too quickly snelved the community's advancement is bound to receive an impetus that will keep 1t. we'll up towards the front in the standing of Connecticut towns.
 Enthusiasm was rampant, the bus mess men of the town and other cit fzens interested in Plainville's well fare, besides the visitors from various places in Connecticut, becoming in- fected with the spirit of progress which was the keynote of the ad dresses delivered with marked ora torical effect by an array of after dinner talent that set a new standard for the towns annual get together sessions. The war and kindred call amities which have cast a cloud of depression over the universe were temporarily forgotten while Plainville gave up it's all to optisim and the preachments for making the town a buster community and a better one to live in.
 Over two hunderd gathered around the festive board, enjoying both the gastroromical and oratorical offerings and contributing towards the pleas -ure of the evening. While the diners made merry, enjoying themselves to the fullest extent, serious and prac- tical phases of the session were not overlooked and the adivce of the orators was listened to with marked attentveness.
 Those Who Spoke.
 The speakers, responding to Lewis IA. DTdStOWs JIl6 LOdSIfnaSLeT, were Frank H. Johnston of New Britain. who spoke on the Connecticut Cham Der of Commerce of which he is pres- ident; Frank T. Wheeler, head of the local association, Charles H. Norton'of Worcester and Rev Frederick D. Buckley of Waterbury. Governor Marcus H. Holcomb who had pro- missed to attend if possible had to n pressing regret over his absence was read. The invocation was delivered by Rev. R. H. Burton. aH
 The diners paid tribute to mem mory of Frank B. Newton, one of the associations prominent members who died week ago and President Whee- Ter gave up part of his address to eulogizing the former selectman A tribute was also paid to A. H. Abbe, who died in New Britain Tuesday Wheeler also launched a boom for n clean-up and paint-up campaign which the association proposes to in- augurate during the first week in May.
 Elaborate Decorations.
 Bunting of pink and white hid the side walls of the building and the attractive arrangement of the colors helped to make the scene effective, The national colors were also in ev,. dence, flags having been draped, be- hind the speakers table. Strings of red and white incandescents radiated their effulgence on the diners and enhanced the beauty of the setting greatly.
 The table decorations were also pretty, cut flowers contributing to l.
 the harmony of the decorative fea- tures .. .
 Cabaret Hats for Diners.
 Should stranger enter the hall While the banquet was in progress he would be puzzled by the spectacle greeting his eyes. It was a bizarre tight. tho diners wearing cabaret hats of strange and grotesque designs, and Enging popular airs with utter aban- don. All cares had been forgotten and the tables were surrounded by Mardi Gras crowd, all seeking en- loyment and temporary release from the sordid demands of business.
 Stationed on a specially erected platform, Foxs orchestra furnished music while the courses were being served, rendering popular songs, the choruses of which were sung by the diners. picked chorus lead by 5. s. Gwillim started the musical con. tributions and in a short time all were chanting tributes to Sister Susie,'' "Chinatown" and other favorite melo- dies, not even forgetting "The Grass hopper" ode, introduced here a year ago by the New Britain contingent and revived again last evening.
 Mayor Quiglcy Among Guests.
 Heading the New Britain delegation, which made the trip here in autos, was Mayor George A QuigleN. The