New Britain herald., 1921-02-14
RALLY OPENS DRIVE
 FOR NEW MEMBERS
Eagles Tender Judge Duncan
 Banquet Saturday Evening

Preceding the open mass meeting which was held at Turner Hall on Saturday evening under the auspices of the local aerie Of Eagles, a reeep ton in the form of a banquet was held at the Elk's club in hoDor Of Judge A. E. Duncan of St. Joseph, Missouri. At the banquet, Judge Duncan was presented with a Uniyers- al carving set by Worthy President William Tyler. who acted as toast master and was chairman of the com mittee in charge of the rally. The banquet was attended by about 50 rep resentative citizens, city officials and several invited guests, among the lat ter being Mayor OFson F. Curtis. City Clerk Alfred L. Thompson, Postmaster W. F. Delaney. Senator Edward F. Hall. Judge eorge W. kiett. Judge B. F. Gaffney and others.
 Mayor Curtis was the first speaker to be called upon by Chairman Tyler. In a few remarks the mayor extend cd the city's welcome to Judge Dun can and the other visiting guests and urged that everything possible be done to make the guests stay here a pleasant one. He also wished to let the visitors know that all are proud of this city and that New Britain is on the map. Inasmuch as the rally was being held to seek for moro cau- ddates for the order. the mayor wishr cd the local lodge success.
 New Britain is honored by having with them this evening such a man as Judge Duncan" was the substance of a short talk given by Judge B. F. Gaffney when he was called npon for a speech. In his talk he briefly sketched the honors which Judge Duncan's own state had rendered him and said that an order that can have such a man as one Of its members is worthy of recognition. He also urged that everything possible be done to make the stay of Judge Duncan and his friends in New Britain a memor- able one SO that they might go to their home towns and tell the folks what a real city New Britain is.
 Other Notable Speakers.
 Worthy State President willia m Powell. who was elected state presi- dent at tho convention held in New Britain a few years back. also deliv- cred a few words. as did Judge George Klett and Postmaster Delaney. Both Judge Klett and Postmaster Delaney told of the good work fraternal or ganlzatfonS do among Its mem berS and hoped to see tho Eagles go oveI the top in their drive for members.
 Judge Duncan Speaks.
 Judge A. B. Duncan was the last speaker on the program and caused many a laugh among his listeners by Iris dry and humorous remarks. His one big wish he said was that he hoped that the folks back homo could hear the nice things Judge Gaffney said about him. He reminded the members that Liberty, Truth. Justice and Equality were the principles of Eag1edom. especially Truth. Every thing depends upon truth. He also said that since he had heard Post master Delaney say that the chair man had promised not to call upon him for a speech but did so. he real iZed that the people in the East are like the people in the West in R great many ways. and therefore he felt more at home He also hoped that he would again have the opportunity of coming to New Britain.
 The banquet then adjourned to Turner hall. where the big rally was held at o'clock in an effort of the Eagles to secure their ], ,0oo new mem- | bers before June l.