New Britain herald., 1916-10-19
CURSE OF DRINK
 v|vIDLY PICTURED
Speakers ASSail Alcohol at T. A.
 & B. Society

I M l. A.
 city. It can safely be said that this
 saying can be applied to the popular l organization which, last evening, cele- l brated it's thirty fifth anniversary in 1 the cozy home on Lafayette street. A 1 crowd which was estimated at over | 500 listened with interest to the bril- 1 liant speeches and remarks delivered by Catholic clergymen and also Mayor Quigley, who pictured wildly during their remarks the havoc that has been wrought to the nation and it's homes by excessive indulgence in liquor The general committee ar ranged an entertainment that was inn
 mediately pleasing and at the close
 refreshm ents were served. Dancing
 followed.
 The interior of the building pre- sented an attractive appearance with
 walls, ceilings and chandeliers trimmed with carnations and autumn leaves On the exterior of the home Old Glory was promiscuously dis played, a large electric sign represent ing the flag of the nation being one of the decorative features
 The exercises were delayed by the late arrival of some of the principal guests About $40 President Peter McCrann and the speakers made their way to the stage amid the applause of the gathering. Seated on the stage were President McCrann, Mayor Quigley, Rev. John J. Fitzgerald, state president of the c. T. A. U Rev. John T. Winters, chaplain of the society; Rev. Patrick Daly, pastor of St. Joseph's church; Rev. Lucyan Boj- noWski pastor of the church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; Rev. John F. Fay and Rev. w. A. Krause of St. Mary's church.
 Presidents Welcome.
 President McCrann delivered m able address of welcome. He spoke of the joys that the occasion brought to the hearts of the members on the attainment of the thirty-fifth anni- versary and of the many changes that have occurred since the formation of the society. Starting in a very hum ble way, the society has grown rap idly, until at the present time it en- joys the distinction and honor of be- ing the largest Catholic total ab- i stinance society in America. He spoke | of the position that the society occu- ] pies in public life, and it was a pleas | ure to him to see so many friends | gathered to assist in the festivities. 1 To them he extended the hearty vel come of the society.
 Owing to the delay in the arrival of Mayor Quigley a change was neces- sitated in the program, and Miss !, May McCrann rendered a solo to which an encore was given.
 In presenting the mayor, President McCrann said that it had been his pleasure to be member of the council for a brief pericG during which he had always found His Honor fighting for the people and their welfare
 Eavors Waterwagon.
 A warm greeting was extended to the mayor which lasted for several minutes when he arose to speak. He said that years ago he had looke1 upon speaker at public function as 9 big man, but he wished that he was out in the audience joining with the crowd in celebrating the event He congratulated the society on the attainment of it's thirty-fifth birthday Which he knew was a happy event Birthdays are happy because I cele- brated my thirty-siXth birthday re- cently," the speaker said. Speaking
 
 B. society is doing locally, the mayor. said it is in a very good cause, be- cause it educates it's members along the lines of sobriety, and the uplift of the community
 Last year ] spoke before a similar event of your society and during II remarks l said that if my vote would decide national prohibition I would cast 1t n favor of it. I was criticised at the time, but l want to repeat again tonght that I would do so," he said
 lie said that he aid not wish to be considered a total abstaincr because he was not, but he is temperate He believed that the town, state and com munity could get along without the liquor traffic. Tn his official life, the mayor said that the evils of the drink habit are constantly brought be- fCrc him, he sees it's terrible results In closing, the mayor said that he hoped before another year to see the country well on it's way toward pro- 
 Praise for Society.
 Rev. John T. Winters was the next speaker. He said that he believed everybody was rejoicing in the long life of the society. HarSen back 10 the pristine days when the late Rev. Dr. Hugh Carmody, the founder of the society, gathered the little band of men together in the Old Town school, little it was thought then that the so- ciety would grow to such a great or ganizaion. The aims and objects of the society have brought praise in ell parts of the city from all classes of people regardless of creed, nationality or color, and through it's mayor the city extended it's congratulations to the society. Father Winters said that such a society was a valuable asset to any city, which is made richer and greater through it's teachings and work Men enrolled in it's ranks enjoy positions of l