New Britain herald., 1922-08-16
Former Hold Sessions at Ek's Club, While Latter Organization Meets at Turner Hall ,s
Mayor Paonessa Promises Fire Fighters He Will Work for Two Platoon System for Next Year. Election Later in Day.

The annual convention of the State Association of Fire Chiefs opened this morning in the Elks club. with President Rufus R. Fancher. chief of the New Haven department presiding. New Britain is signally honored today with the convention. as it Is the first time in years that the fire chiefs of the state have songregated here. At the same time the Firemen's asso- citation was holding its convention in Turner hall.
 The last time that the convention of fire chiefs was held in this city was on June Is and IT, 1891. and at that time, the temperature was no in the shade. John D. Carleton. former chief of the local department was at state association.
 The meeting was convened at that time in Hanna's block on Main street.. and the late Honorable Robert J. Vance, then congressman from thls district. and D. N. Camp. former. may or of the city also deceased, were the principal men who welcomed the delegates to this city.
 The chiefs today were entertained at the Eks' club on Washington street as the guests of Fire Chief William J. Noble and the local Chamber of Con- meree, and a business session was held in the lodge room down stairs. At noon, the visiting chiefs were con- veyed in automobiles to the Shuttle Meadow club, where they had dinner.
 Noon Day Dinner
 On behalf of the Chamber of Conn., merce directors, John C. Loorts well ccmed the visiting chiefs at tho Shuttle Meadow club at noon.
 The welcome of the City of New Britain was extended by Mayor Pao- nessa, who was introduced to tho delegates by MT. Loomis as a mayor of which this city is very proud. He characterized the mayor as one of the highest types of citizen, man who by his own industry. perseverance and high calibre has risen to the highest place in the gift of the citizens Of the community.
 Mayor Paonessa was followed by Chief Fancher. who extended his thanks to Chief Noble for the cour- tesies extended to the members Of his organization.
 Remarks were also made by John Carlton retired chief Of the local de~ partment
 During the serving of the courses vocal selections were rendered by Frank Clyne, Joi.n J. Crean acting as accompantst on the plano.
 Prominent Guests
 Among the guests were Mayor An. gelo M Paonessa of this city; Mayor John C Meade of Ansonia, the man who has become the champion of Sunday baseball. having been arrest- ed because of his permission for an exhibition game in that city a week ago last Sunday between the town team and the St Louis Cardinals; tho board of fire commissioners: and the following chiefs and fire department George ". Bogardus of South Norwalk: John L. Luby of John W. Curran Of the West Shore Fire department of New Haven; Rufus F. Fancher, of New Haven. president of the Connecticut Association of Fire Chiefs; George L. Pitt. of Middletown; C. Irving Bing- nam. of Norwalk Ex-Chief H. W. Narcer of Stamford, L. F. Stowe, of Milford: Erwin w Godfrey, of 2owayton: F H. Leet. of Stamford; B. Mercer, secretary of New Hav- n fire board George B. Milne, of Rockville, n. w Hartford, of South (orwalk; John H. Hayes. of Bristol; William s. Leak, of Windsor; A. F, of South Norwalk; s. c. 'nags, of Waterbury; F. " Smith, f Norwalk. Rev, NJ. J Ryan. state haplain, of Meriden, Edgar W. AL en. of New Haven; John F. Limer- 9k, Of Manchester; Fred M Wheel r, of South Norwalk; F. W. Shuttle- 'orth of Portland; W, F. Clark, of William Gaffney of An. onia; William F. Lynch of the West Ind Fire department of New Haven; Y, E, Pierce, of Warehouse Point:
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