Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-11-27

CELEBRATE OVER
RECENT VICTORY
Joy and Thanksgiving Spirit
Blend at Meeting of coun-
ty Committee.

JOY -reigned supreme and the
Thanksgiving spirit prevailed at the
meeting of the Republican County
Committee last night. There was Joy
over what had been accomplished at
the recent election and Thanksgiving
for the good things which Republican
success at the polls had assured.
There was speeches by successful
candidates, with promises of what
they would do when in Office, and
there was hearty reception for Cons
gressman r. Wayne Parker who.
with health returned, declared that
he was going to take up his con-
gressional duties. There were words
Of praise for party workers from
County Chairman Herbert w. Taylor.
who presided; there we're predictions
of further party success next year,
and there was vaudeville and re-
freshments to top off 1t all.
The meeting was enlivened by a
rousing reception which was given to
Congressman II. Wayne PARKER, who
was present, much Improved in health.
Congressman Parker was called upon
for speech, and this was the signal
for a spontaneous outburst which
lasted for several minutes.
Mr.. Parker was in Europe during
the election. but as he remarked dur
ing his speech "He looked anxiously
for news from New Jersey, when the
only thing that was being posted
were bulletins from constantinopie.' :
Chairman Taylor thanked the mem
bers for their loyalty to the cause on
election day, and stated that the vic
/ n nf xul1 q
was going to happen next year.
"The notices sent out for this meet
ing said Chairman Taylor, STATED
that it would be a Thanksgiving
meeting Coming as it does on tor
of the great holiday, it is real
Thanksgiving for the Republican
party.
What They Are Thankful For.
I'VE elected all our assembIymen
We have control of the Legislature
We have a Republican mayor here
in the city of Newark. The Republi-
cans have control of the Board OF
Public Works. We have complete
control of the Board of Freeholders
the entire nine members being Repub-
| licans.
with victory, however, goes re-
/ y
all feel-that we have elected men OF
! nigh character and unouestioned abil-
| fly to the different offices. These men,
know, will stand by the principles
of the Republican party and do theii
duty as officeholders and citizens
| Commissioner elect Thomas j
| smith, of the Board of Public Works
Thanked the members for their sup
port, and renewed his pre-election
pledges to give his time and attention
to the work, and to be ready to give
an account of his stewardship at any
time TO the citizens of this city.
sI take Office" said Commissioner
elect Smith, with a free and clear
mind and without having made a
pledge or promise to any person, COM
pany or corporation"
Freeholder-el William Pennington
spoke for the freeholders who were
elected and will take office after the
first Of the year. incidentally the
speaker took a slap at some of the
"Anti- -Dalsp when he said:
tits a pleasant thing to come back
after victory and thank those who
were instrumental in securing that
victory. We have had some men who
failed to come back after victory was
won to give thanks"
Mr. Pennington predicted a victory
for the Republicans in 1916 and said
| that the victory this year was an in
spiration to the men to go out and
work for more glorious victory next
year when president, United States
senator. governor and other offices
were to be filed.
1t was expected that Assemblyman
Charles G. Pilgrim, who is to be the
H. - A III II
give thanks for the assemblymen-
elect, but he was unavoidably de-
tained on some business, and Assem-.
OF the Essex county delegation, did
the thinking.
"The safe and sane business admin
istration, which was put into effect
| last year by the Republican Legisla-
| ture, will be continued this year." said
Mr.. Berry. Certain platform pledges
were made and these pledges you can
rest assured will be kept"
When Chairman Taylor announced
i the name Of Congressman r, Wayne
Parker as the next speaker, the entire
| audience arose and gave three rousing
cheers. Mr. Parker was visibly af-
fected by the ovation and 1t was
| few seconds before he could speak.
"I have returned from lands of sad
ness to a land of peace" said Con-
gresham Parker, referring to his So
! iourn in Europe during the election
on a health seeking trip. IT also find
peace in the old party. Every fac
] tion seems to be united and we are
going to march on to a great victory
| in 1915.
.sThere is hardly any doubt that we
will elect a Republican Legislature
newt wear, also Republican COVER
nor. United States senator and presi-
dent. There is no doubt that the party
will select the best men for the office