New Britain herald., 1922-04-26
Advises Those Born in Other Lands to Remember Y. s. A. Only--Says He Is Sincere and Honest But Is Also Independent.

Mayor paonessa last evening pledged his support 10 the Junior Achieve ment movement, and characterized II as part of better foundation for fn- ture generations. The address was delivered at the opening Of inc first bazaar and demonstration by the lo- cal Junior Achievement council
 The mayor thanked the executive committee for inviting him to make the opening address and told his hearers he always was back of edu- cational movements and appreciated the privilege Of making the opening speech. You are building better foundation for the next generation, and the promoters of the work and the club leaders should be congratulated d. he said,
 An official Promise.
 In speaking of the value of Junior Achievement work, the mayor told how 1t would help make better and moro efficient citizens out of the coming generations and added this promise. "I, as mayor of the city of New Britain, will promise, and faith fully promise, that l will do anything in my power to promote the interests of this generation and the future gen. erations of it's citizens"
 'I am proud of an opportunity to show my principles to the people of New Britain, regardless of birth, and expect the people to he proud of mo when my administration is finished"
 An Independent Mayor.
 'I am sincere" continued the city's chief executive. "I am honest, and I am independent. l will prove the worth of the vote given me few weeks ago and will try to give New Britain the best administration il ever had"
 Speaking on the question of birth he told the boys and girls present. as well as men and women, who were born "across the water that America | is the land of opportunity and to | their adopted country they owe their I allegiance and support. ''There is {. only one country for you, no matter where you were born, and that is the good old United States of America Forget the old country and work for | your country"
 2D Clubs Exhibit.
 Twenty nine Junior Achievement clubs occupied eahorately decorated booths which occupied three sides of the Boys club gymnasium. A large flag draped platform filled the fore ground in the center. Dozens of American flags, rcd white. blue, gol- den and vari-colored paper festoons twined and twisted about the steel girders overhead and ornarnented the booths.
 Variety of Vacations. To the left of the entrance from the Boys club the visitor was greeted with the small of cooking Mrs. G A. Porter's Eetmor club occupied the first booth and large gas range upon which stood a five gallon coffee urn attracted attention. Scenes. cakes, homemade funge and large, rich, creamy lemon meringues were sold out entirely long before the close of the bazaar
 Next to Mrs. Porter's booth came a long line of booths by the different Junior Achievement clubs in the Boys club. There were clay modelling ex- hibits, wooden toy making, tin toy making, decorating, electrical equip ment, etc. Following around the three sided square one came to other girls booths, where fancy pin cushions, artificial flowers, towels, wash cloths, baby clothes, knitted caps and sweaters, straw hats neatly t,,i,, girls, and other articles were in evi- dencc.
 Chamber of Commerce.
 It is estimated that nearly 800 people, more than half of them being adults, were present. The entire membership of the Lincoln street Parents and Teachers association was transported to the bazaar in automo- piles furnished through the efforts of Ray l.. Maxim, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Jackson Speaks.
 The program was opened by Play ground Commissioner Harry c. Jack son. MT. Jackson told of the work and the value of Junior Achievement in this and other cities. He ex- plained what it stood for, that of teaching children to so adapt their play hours that they could be utilized for their own improvement. As president of the local Junior Achieve ment council he congratulated the clubs on their showing, and intro- duced Mayor Paonessa.
 Mir. Benson Speaks
 The mayors address was followed by an address by O. H. Benson, of Springfield, Mass. MT. Benson is the Junior Achievement director of the Eastern States league. He told how the creation Of Junior Achievement work in a community will leave in the training it gives the children, which will last through all eternity"
 The Easy Jub.
 It Is not boy nature to respond to an offer of an early job, according to Mr. Benson, but they must be given D job with a challenge to their ability, one with a problem to face.
 The Gang And The Club
 The difference between a gang and | club, according to MT. Benson, as applied to boys and girls, is simple. "rhe gang is the natural expression 1f team work among boys left alone with no constructive leadership" Out )f the gang life he claims comes hings, criminal, murderers, down and ,i1tprG etp