New Britain herald., 1922-02-27
NJ &J. CLUB HAS
 ANY NNUAL BANQUET
"Anchor Brand" Organization
 Holds Enjoyable Social


 Seveuty-.lye members and friends of the Anchor Brand club at the North X Judd plant, gathered Satur' day night at the club house on East Main street, to partake of the annual banquet. The affair proved one ol the most enjoyable in the clubs his tory.
 4. j. Malone Prcsiles
 The banquet was prepared bS Thomas J. DeNinc and his staff of as- sistants and the manner in which it was handled more than satisfied the inner man. The after dinner cxer. cises, which were brief. were in charge Of President A. J. Malone of the club, He welcomed the members and guests to the affair, which combined the an- nua banquet and a celebration in honor Of Captain Michael J. O'Hayer's s card players victory over Captain Captain Martin II. kenney's team.
 The captains of the winning and losing teams and General Manager F. N. Holmes were on the list of speak CTS.
 History of Club
 Starting with an informal gather ing of six foremen in 1906. the An ehor Brand" club has prospered so- eialy and otherwise until today it boasts membership of seventy eight. In spite of the business de- pression, it has continued to flourish, It's program of activities not having been restricted in the least for any reason which can be traced directly to industrial conditions.
 The six foremen referred to. held a meeting June 19. 1906, and discussed the desirablity of forming fore mems club. It was the belief that such step would be desira ble. At q meeting on June 22, the attendance numbered nineteen. Officers were elected as follows:
 President. c. F. Smith; vice- presi- dent, William Blair; secretary, Dana l.. Vibberts; treasurer, F. B. Miller.
 Rapid Growth
 From that point on, the club hay ing been duly launched, it grew with the years and today enjoys a dis tinguished position among the factory clubs of the city The first social event held under it's auspices was banquet at the Hotel Hartford soon after its organization. An inspection of the minutes of the meeting at which it was voted to hold the ban quet, shows that Ion motion, it was voted to leave on 7:3n ''ird rail car" Covers were laid for
 The clubs first out vas held at Lake Compounce Aug .., 25. 1906. A special car conveyed members and guests to the scene of activities and an enjoyable dinner was served, as well as an interesting program of athletic. events held. All expenses were paid by the company.
 Club Room Provided
 On June 10, 1907, the company rendered tItc use of clubrooms to the members of the club. The offer was accepted end since that date the club has had home of it's own At that tifle, the club house was on the north side Of East Main street. About three and ope-haif years ago, it was moved to the west's' le. It is a well appointed and comLic'ious building and in il the nerlaerS assemble frequently fo. card and' billiard tournaments, lunch, cons, etc. The club has been fortu- nate in having Tive" house commit tees which have always presented en- tertainments and social events that were up to the minute.
 The most important change which has been made in the club was the change in namc which occurred about 1917. Prior to that time, only fore men were eligible to membership, all others being limited to honorary membership. For that reason it was known as the "Anchor Brand" fore- mems club. When it wIs decided to admit others, the limiting term fore mems" was omitted and the club is now known as the "Anchor Brand" club. On several occasions the or ganization has combined with the Anchor Brand" Girls club in holding social functions the result being eve nings of pleasure that were marked With red ink in the history of both clubs.
 Staff Of Officers The present officers are: President, A. c. Malone, vice president, Michael Clynes; treasurer, Thomas E. Salmon; secretary Eugene r. BorkoWski