The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-18
LETTER CARRIERS
 ANNUAL MEETING

It is expected that the Ietter-car-
 rfers or Connecticut will be largely
 represented at the annual convention of their State association, which will be held in Stamford on Washing gton' s Birthday, Feb. 22. The local commit tee have completed plans for the en- tertainment of the delegates and dis ttfnguihed guests, and have been aim- ing to make this the best State con- ventton ever held by the carriers. It is expected that between 400 and 500 will be present at the business ses- l sions, and at the banquet to be held in the evening. The women's auxi1- oaries of the State will also be repre- sented, and it is probable that Stam- | ford will have an auxiliary formed before the convention, to be made up of the wives and sisters of carriers. Merritt May Speak.
 Invitations have been sent to the Congressional delegation, some of whom will be present, if their duties in Washington do not prevent. There is an excellent prospect that Con gressmen Merritt and Glynn will be among the speakers at the banquet. Another speaker, whom the carriers are always delighted to meet, will be former Consressman Thomas L. Reilly, now Sheriff Of New Haven County. The national association will be represented by Vice President P J. Walters of New York.
 Officers of the State association are. President, Grover C. Monahan, Anso- mia; vice president, Joseph B. Kenny New Haven; secretary, Edward S. smith, Torrington; treasurer, William John R. Sergeant, Greenwich: Will liam LHommedieu, Meriden; John Burns, New Brit ain.
 Souvenirs Given
 Several of the local manufacturers have presented, through the Stamford Chamber of Commerce, souvenirs that will represent the leading industries of Stamford, for distribution to the daloRa finder nf a Chamber of Commerce, a souvenir pamphlet is prepared, in which, be- sides program of the convention, there will he matter of special inter est to those connected with the postal service, and to all who use it, with timely illustrations. This will, no doubt, be prized by theSvisitors and by others. as a souvenir of the city and of the convention.
 The local committee is leaving noth- ing undone that could contribute to those who will be the guests of the city on Washington'S Birthday The Red Mems building, in Willow street, Will be used by the reception com- their arrival. The business sessions or the convention will be held in the hall of the High school The banquet will be served in the large auditorium Of the Stamford Woman's Club. which Is convenient to the High school. Wis tting carriers will be welcome to in Spect the new post office building in Stamford. which many of them have never seen.
 To Elect Officers
 At the convention, many things of interest to the postal service and es- pecanuy to the carriers vtu be con sidered. and officers will bs elected Some important committees will be appointed. Al the banquet, there will not only be an excellent menu and good music. but speeches by repre- sentGtlVes or the city and of the State It is expected that sll of the speeches will be brief, but they are sure to be of interest.
 Besides the accredited delegates to the convention. several of the post masters and supervising officers from