Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-14
STATE r. A. UNION
 TO HOLD CONVENTION
Annual Gathering Will be Held This
 Month in Derby.

The Connecticut Total Abstinence
 Union will hold its convention in Der Aloysius T. A. and B. society of that city is making preparations for the en- tertainment of the member of the or ganization. The Derby committee has sent out the following:
 It is long since that Derby estab- 1ished a reputation as convention city and we fell sure that the present event will prove no exception to past performances As 1t is. no small un- dertaking to have charge and bring to a successful termination a two days convention. the local society is to be commended for accepting a task of such magnitude. It is a real test. but we face it with termination and are confident of the result. We readily welcome the delegates to our city and will try to prove worthy hosts, so we hope each society will be represented by it's full quota of delegates and give genuine test to Derby's hospitality, being confident that we will make good. Make arrangements then to spend three pleasant days within the confines of our charming and pro- gressive city, for as we are not called on oftei to be your hosts we want to greet and treat you that your visit here will be a pleasant memory.
 We also wish something to remem- Der the convention by after it has come and gone, for the reason we shall have a candidate for state Secre tary, a very talented and versatile young man, one of whom we might say praise is useless. Our submitting his name is a sufficient guarantee of his capacity and capability. John Me- Leod is one of Derby's young men who deserves to be better known. The society deserves the recognition it seeks through it's very worthy candi date so if you fail to accord us this honor something will be lacking in the the results of the years convention. We wish to assist you in its success and trust the delegates can see this in the same broad spirit we do. We give you the best we have, therefore show us that you appreciate what we are try ing to do for you Remember we are not actual ted by selfish desires but ask what we believe is a just due and hope you in your judgment will see it in the same light we do, recognizing no ulterior motive actuates us, yet that our hopes and aspirations will not be in vain.
 A Total Abstinence convention Is an extraordinary event in Derby, for that reasonl you are called on to confer us a further honor, that is, the selection of one of our members as a national delegate to the convention of 1918. Our candidate is a very energetic and interested total abstainer. who we can confidently recommend, so we trust his loyalty and enthusias sm will be rewarded. It is no small distinction to secure such a. coveted honor, through your kindness then will we not have every reason to hold in fond memroy your action, provided you select for national delegate Grover Monahan. It may please you to know that he has two brothers who have been members over 25 years and have received the reward we accord Such members, and that he has another brother who will receive the same reward next February. We have five of that name on our roll; need we say more?
 Would you not consider that suf- fcient of the validity of our claim? Through you granted that honor to us last year. we are particularly interest ed in having it conferred this year. Should we secure both offices. we sure ly can say it is a perfect end to a per feet event. Therefore do not have it said after you leave that the C. T. A. U. of Connecticut is ungrateful, that they do not recognize a duty and are not ready at any and all times to per form it.
 We have an abiding faith and conf dence that all will be well and that you will do yourself proud by grant ing us these extraordinary honors. If you do our cup of joy will be filled. We can ask for no more.