New Britain herald., 1917-02-21

arrangements for one of the most successful affairs ever held by the association.
 Delegates will begin to arrive short ly after 10 o'clock and will be met at the depot by a reception committee, which will see that their every want is catered to. Promptly at 1:30 o'clock, President John F. Burns of the local branch will rap his gavel and make a few remarks in which the welcome of the association will be extended to the delegates, and Mayor George A. Quigley will be called upon to extend a welcome on behalf of the municipality.
 At the conclusion of these cere- monies, President J. F. Counihan of Norwich will take charge of the meet ing. The annual report of the presi- dent will be read followed by a re- port of Secretary J. H. Fox of Water bury. Routine matters will be trans acted and at the conclusion, officers for the ensuing year and the location of the 1918 meeting place will be de- tern1ined on.
 The banquet the big event of the day, is scheduled to start at o'clock, and should the business be completed prior to this hour, the delegates will be taken on a tour of the city. It is expected that more than 200 will be seated when, at the close of the ren- dition of national anthems by Lynchs orchestra, Postmaster Delaney will fire the gun which will set the diners at work on the following menu
 Punch a la Romaine
 Whats in Name" r
 Chicken Soup
 "A fowl decoction."
 Salmon-creamed a la Froeba
 Boiled Potatoes
 Murphy's best
 Celery Olives NOW Good Digestion wait on Appe-
 tite.''
 Roast Turkey, a la Delaney
 Dressing
 Death did not end his usefulness'' Creamed Mashed Potatoes Sweet Turnips "A soft pair
 Creamed Peas, Cranberry Sauce and New Bread When shall we three meet Again 1 Nrachers Cheese We feel the end is near" l Ice Cream a ia Male 1 II call this cool" l '1 call this cool" l Coffee
 l '"There is grounds for this, 1 olsars Cigarettes
 Better smoke here than hereafte, u At the conclusion of the hanfue+ handsome souvenirs, the gifts of local manufacturers, will be distributed among the guests as follows: p S- F. Corbln, bronze design badge, contain ing seal of city on one side and mail sack on the other; Russell & Erwin Manufacturing company, enve1ope opener; Stanley Works, brass hinge with menu card attached; Traut x 14ine Manufacturing company, safety razors; North & Judd Manufacturinc company, watch fob: Corbin Screw corporation, neckue pin: Stanley Rule and Level company, screw driver: Corbin Cabinet Lock company, cuff links; Landers, Frary- >& Clark com pany, sash Talk Tobacco company and Stag Tobacco company. humi- dors containing tobacco; Cigarmak- l CTS union, fancy comb.
 During the post prandial exercises toasts will be responded to by Post master Delaney. "The Boys' Mayor George A. Quigley, "The City" Ma tional Vice President Al Tharp of New York, Our Association;" Ex- Congressman Thomas L. Reilly of Merden, Things to Remember" 1 President G. M. Landers of the New 1 Britain Chamber of Commerce, Our 1 Business Men," retiring President 1 John F. Counihan of Norwich Our 1 Work:' Rev. Harry l.. Bowlby of l New York, secretary of the Lord s 1 Day Alliance, Sunday Off," Francis { T. Wade of New Haven, president of the state branch, U. N. A. P. o. Clerks, 1 "Our Inside Friends" Mrs. Alice 1 Mcconnell of Buffalo, national vice. president of the Ladies Auxiliary, N. 1 l.. c. A., "Our Ladies'" James Ark