New Britain herald., 1922-08-07
Neither Does Committee Explain Absence of Much Heralded Orator - Spell lacy for Amending Vol stead Act - Blames the GO

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 held its much advertised outing at
 McMa hons Grove in kensington yes-
 terday afternoon, with an attendance
 quoted as about 250 persons, There
 were high and low democrats the
 elite, the orators, the servers, the local
 leaders, and the usual cohorts of the
 party who wouldn't miss anything that the party gave, But there were many
 faces missing which were expected to
 be present at democratic time. all O.. which gives rise to questions as 10 the unity Of the local men. Be that as il may, the silver tongued Dave" FitzGerald, mayor of the city of New Haven. was there and refrained from hitting at the heart of political speech because 1t was the Sabbath. Gus" Lonergan was in attendance and thanked the New Britain people for inviting him, also stating that the has warm spot in his heart for the Hardware City which has always been friendly to him. Mir. Lonergan made a hit with the gathering Immediately upon his arrival for he refrained from speech until the boys had been fed. The feed. by the way, was quite
 late in starting, but it had It's good quality and was much enjoyed by the SC in attendance.
 Thomas Spellacy, we'll known in dem ocratic circles throughout the state and country, got the breaks of the afternoon, for a question fired at Lcnergan by Edward Hennessey, and p1 I,.-Y ST ellacy his cue for a speech and he made mighty fine use of it, hitting at the very point in the subject of pro- hibition which everyone was awaiting with attentive ears.
 Mccarthy Busy Man.
 Edward A. Mccarthy. campaign leader for Mayor Paonessa, was in attendance but he was amongst the workers and busied himself with see ing that the gathering was fed. Thomas J, Smith, registrar of voters. was in charge of the political side of the gathering and did the honors Tn introducing the speakers. He apcl- ogl1ed for the absence of Mayor Paonessa, who was at the gathering early in the afternoon, but had to leave to take part In reviewing the Lithuanian parade in the city in hon. or of the recognition of the Lithuanian republic by the United States Mrs. Nathan Jaffe, wife of Dr. Nathan Jaffe favored with several violin selections, all of which were of the classical type and demonstrated marked ability combined with technique. Her most applauded number was Ave Maria both for its musical interpretation and its appropriateness on the Sabbath.
 F1tzGerald Speaks.
 The first speaker of the afternoon was Mayor FitzGerald of New Haven. He gained the attention of the aud fence immediately by his show of wit | and humor. He congratulated New Britain on having come into the party ranks at the last election and paid particular tribute to Mayor Paonessa for having succeeded in carrying a of republicanism. He asked the men to boost Paonessa, to get in back of him and help him. rather than to criticize him. Remember 1t is his first term" Mayor FitzGerald i said. and a man has all kinds of enemies when he first gets into office. But give him chance and he will serve New Britain" He said that not only the people of this state. but also of the entire nation are looking for a change, The country and the state need change. he said, "and are look Ing forward to parties to choose their men" He reminded the gathering that it Is their duty to keep their eyes on the principles of the state and na- ton and maintain them.
 Cheers For Lonergan
 The next speaker was Augustine former congressman. and his welcome In New Britain was shown by the spontaneous applause with which he was greeted. He said he was grateful for being invited to the outing, and was always grateful to New Britain for it's loyal support of fered in the past.
 Tt is good to come here on day like this and touch elbows with your fellow men," he said. Tt Is good to come here and meet your neighbor and talk over matters with him. AL though 1t is the Sabbath, believe that it is very appropos to speak of issues which interest us and to have a friendly little discussion over them" the speaker said. He reminded his listeners that 1t was the intention of the forefathers of the country when they made and framed the constitu- ton to give to the states certain ripbts and to retain certain rights for