New Britain herald., 1919-04-22

SNi ~ N1AA V w 4AASo iAh he'N' M ON'A r" NNN N Americans" he said.
 Parade This Morning. l The convention was auspiciously opened this morning with a parade The procession began at the conven- y tion headquarters at the Hotel Be- loin and proceeded through the prin- cipaI streets. Headed by the Ameri- can band, the delegates, about 150 in number, made a very neat and miii- tary appearance. A soldier, who had seen service in France, and a sailor, acted as guards of honor to the color bearers. Mayor Quigley and Colonel A. L. Thompson and several officers of the order were seated in a ma chine behind the colors.
 As the columns swung down Main street, the officers of the order re- viewed the delegates.
 QuigIey Welcomes Delegates
 The business session was opened at the 0. L. \. M. hall with singing of America" Mayor George A. Quigley, as the first speaker, said that it was an honor and pleasure to welcome the delegates to New Britain. In these days of mixed theologies, with Bol- sheyism and various other discords arising," he said, it is real pleasure to WSlCOnle IO NSN 1oEtIdl1l, all <AIlSE- jean organization. I feel that the American people are willing and cap able to take care of this country against preachings that are not Amer jean. It is not necessary to get eX- cited. This country will never be dis rupted. Americans can take but one stand as regards BolShevism We cannot tolerate their preachings for n moment. Stamp them out. AS long as I am chief magistrate of this city I will do everything in my power to stamp out any Bolshevism in New Britain"
 Mayor Quigley for the benefit of the delegates from other states, outlined some of the work done by New Eng land in helping to win the war. The mayor pointed with pride to New Britain's response to the call to arms. Oyer $500 men in this city enlisted in the army and navy, he stated. Of this number 112 have made the Su- preme sacrifice. New Britain stands second in United States as regards the number of men in the service based on population, he added. Mer- iden is first
 Favors Wilson's Plans.
 The mayor also paid a tribute to the state of Pennsylvania for it's part in the World War. I'm closing his ad- dress Mayor Quigley urged every del egate to support President Wilson and his league of nations plan. Enough President Wilson is not of my politi- cal affiliations I believe it is the duty of every man, woman and child in this country to stand back of our mighty president and support him and his program. He is our representa- tive. The chief politicians who are throwing mud at President Wilson are not Americans"
 E. K Hope of Pennsylvania an swered the mayor and corrobo1 ated his remarks. There is more danger ahead than in the past" he said. He also urged the delegates to help stamp out Bolshevism.
 A business meeting followed. Re ports were given by the officers.
 Officers Nominated.
 The following officers were nom- Y mated, elections to be held tomorrow:
 Commander-in-ch chief - frank M Anderson, Altoona, Pa.
 Senior vice commander-1n chief Samuel K Stringer, Jr., Philadelphia, ' Pa.
 Junior vice commander-Gllbert Hamilton, Philadelphia, Pa.
 Treasurer in chief-Daniel k. Hoch Reading. Pa.
 Recorder in chief,-J. Harry Cum berland. Philadelphia, Pa, Charies II Davis. Philadelphia, Pa, and H. V MacFayden.
 Chaplain in chief-George w E Jewell.
 orderly in chief-Ralph l.. Downs Bristol, Pa.
 Guard in chief-William L. Kyle Philadelphia, Pa.
 Picket in chief-Walter $. Wilson Trenton. N. J., John s. Daltry Media, Pa.
 eN Trustees in chief, Adam Barnhart r,ba,les l.. Packer and William L. Wilson.
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