New Britain herald., 1922-09-13
LIONS R0MP AROUND
 AT SHUTTLE MEADOW
Evening of Festivities Enjoyed
 at Local Club

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 Roar Lions Roar Lions, Roar Lions" from the throats of about 100 local Cubs greeted the ears of the Herald reporter as he ambed into the Shuttle Meadow club last evening where the Lions were holding forth at the festive board. The amble was changed to hesitation, followed quick ly by reassurances as the Cubs gath cred about and shook hands with their guests. AIT in all it was Lions night at the club Perhaps the name was responsible, but only one or two stray persons were seen about the building during the evening. It was a delightful gathering, serious in its purpose and attentive while listening to its speakers, and again a boyish lot of men as they partook of a splendidly served repast. and jocosely chided members present. The Choral Society of New Britain might do well to invite members of the Lions into it's fold for such spontaneous singing IdS SCluOlH DSSH HSdlu at dHy 6dlii- ering as that produced by the fun loving element present last night.
 Eats were first on the order of events and the cream of celery soup, celery and olives, broiled fresh spring chicken with green peas and julienne potatoes, salad, and dessert of maple walnut cream, all topped off by demi- tasse, made one of the best menus which the hungry Cubs could devour. Devour it they did and the walters had little trouble in picking up the leavings for the Lions did their regu- lar work and just naturally cleaned things up all around, John Crean was at the piano and kept the ban queters in good spirits with lively music during the meal.
 Colonel Bulen opened festivities and turned over the toastmaster's gavel to James O'Brien, local director of standardization.
 HiNoner Angelo M. Paonessa was the first speaker of the evening. His talk was short and sweet. and the short is mentioned Intentionally for poor Angelo" no 1t is not mistake, forgetting the rule of no personalities referred to Mir. Blank several times and was therefore relieved of ten cents, one dime, each time he made a personal remark. Rather than be- come bankrupt at such a small occa- sion, the mayor concluded briefly. He is pleased. he said, to be mem- Der of the Lions club and assured the members of his desire to help the local Cubs in any way possible. Bill" Burdick of Hartford greeted the local men and told them to gather in the stray Cubs of the city and to remember always the code of Lions ethics. Alderman Alton of Hart m onkey wrench into the works by feeling so badly that a democrat is in power in New Britain and Hart ford, for Bill Is G. o. P. man and consequently lost his position with the change in personnel. He outlined the intentions of the Hartford Lions to do something big in their city and congratulated New Britain on having q local club of the international or ganization. Talking in business vein, he asked the men if the legal side of matters is not often consid cred more than the moral part. Honor should stand with justice and credit is founded on honor" he told those assembled.
 Charles Bitzer of Bridgeport, presi- dent of the Lions club in that city, the local organization and reminded them that in their cam paign for members they should see quality, not quantity.
 Major G. T. Hewlett of New Haven was the official representative of the Lions International and came to New Britain to present the charter. The document itself had not arrived hut the major went through the regular formalities, Clean business, closer mpanionship, and virile citizenship are the three outstanding features of the Lions," he said and added that he believed it is 'the destiny of Lionism to destroy the forces of dis organization which are busy through out the country. Free government is founded on intelligence. We stand for the education of all so that they may become intelligent and enjoy free government. We must have inteli- gent citizens and we must try to ini- bue our new citizens with the spirit of intelligent citizenship" he added In his words, "Lionism can not live alone but must become part of the city's life. It must interest itself in government, and municipal work and strive for better business ethics and social relations. We need aggressive, intelligent and progressive eadership. Appeal to the practical side of mems views. Join with the Chamber of Commerce, and the Rot ary club to boost New Britain and make it jealous of Its reputation and good name,' The formality of pre- sentation then took place and Colonel Bullen responded on behalf of New Britain Lions.
 The last speakers of the evening was Frank G. Macomber of Hartford formerly newspaper man and now interested in the steel business. Mir Macomber is himself leading Rotar-