New Britain herald., 1922-09-07

oSC'~o llhC c 1SuNCll N1lollCs Crean and representatives of the Meriden newspapers.
 Captain Cutting and Lieutenant Chris Harmon, of the Waterbury po- lice, Joe Shea, former featherweight champion of New England, Maurice Walsh and M. Collins, of Waterbury, were also in attendance
 Chief Hart extended to all a greet Ing of welcome. Master Charles Hagarty sang two solos. accompanied by John J. Crean at the piano.
 Mayor King Amuses.
 Mayor King, of Meriden was the first speaker. His remarks just spar kled with wit, and his auditors were in constant laughter throughout his talk Mayor King said he is glad to be mayor. just because of such occa- sons as that of yesterday.
 Speaking of the weather condi- tions of yesterday, Mayor King said New Britain needs a dry squad bad ly. He assured New Britain people they are welcome in Meriden, and If they ever get arrested "just send for the mayor, everybody else does," he humorously said Mayor King said that after watching Tom Feeney get hit, he knows now that the sleuth has the hardest head of any cop in New England. "The New Britain police department does not need a vice squad, when one of its officers has a head like that Mayor King said that the next time he comes to this city. he is going to bring along a boat, instead of an au- tomobile The mayor said that he came here dry inside, and was going back to Meriden wet on the outside. Tn closing Mayor King complimented both the police departments, and the baseball players on the respective teams.
 Cops Liked This Song.
 Mrs, Mary T. Crean sang several solos and was forced to encores on "Oh How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning." This song went very big with the policemen.
 Chief Landrigan was rendered an ovation as he arose to respond to brief remarks. D. L. Dunn, chair man of the local police commission also spoke.
 Paonessa Sends Regrets.
 Mayor Paonessa was unable to be present owing to other official euSi- ness, and he sent his regrets. May Play Benefit Game.
 Chief Hart said that in view of the ending of the game yesterday as it did, the New Britain police would be glad to play another game He said that in years gone by two men in the Merden police department were prominent in baseball, and that during the past year they had passed on to their reward. Chief Hart re- ferred to Sergeant John J. Bonin and Sergeant John Custy. The local head of the police department suggested that the third game be played, and that the receipts be turned over to families of the deceased sergeants. A silent toast to the memory of both deceased policemen then followed.
 Grace Gets Ovation.
 When Captain Thomas w. Grace was introduced some of the boys gave him a great cheer, and then broke into the song, For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" Captain Grace said he heartily endorses the suggestion of Chief Hart in holding a third game and to defray the receipts to the Bonin and Custy families.
 Traffic Policeman John Roche, Of New Haven told of the early days of police baseball, and that next sea- son New Haven will have a team, and Meriden will be one os its first victims.
 Captain Cuttings Toast.
 Captain Cutting, of Waterbury, made a big hit with the recital of the following toast, The happiest days of my life, were those spent in the arms of another mans wife-my | mother"
 A Knock, Not Humor.
 Assistant gProsecutor William M. Greenstein, in an attempt to be hu- norous, said that as baseball play ars. the Merden and New Britain men were me pollCeileH' I1e odiu hat inter-city games were fine .hings,
 Parker Disasrees.
 Commissioner Parker said he could not agree with the remarks of Att .orney Greenstein relative to the abil ty of the police teams. The com- said that policemen should | 10 solves in That | would bring the respect of the pub lie.
 So Did Lange.
 Commissioner Lange said he also lid not agree with the remarks of Attorney Greensten, relative to the ability of the police teams. The com missioner said he witnessed both :. U L. |.