New Britain herald., 1923-09-24
U. S. Senator Speaks al Third Ward Outing Bingham Warns Against 0verburdening Govt.

Demanding in behalf Of the psanll
 voice on amendments 10 the fedora
 constitution, Senator James W, wsds
 worth Jr, Of New York state. dsliv
 cred an address at The annual outing
 Of the Third Ward Republican elut
 at Lake compounee Saturday, that
 found a ready response n the emo,
 ftons Of the roo diners present Lieu.
 tenant Governor Hiram Bingham. ths
 only other speaker on the program,
 pleaded with his listeners, as repre-.
 sentinE cross section or the Ameri.
 can people, 10 assume the obligations
 which are their proper part in the
 conduct Of the nation and not place
 all burdens. real and imaginary, on
 the shoulders Of the president and
 congress. Lieutenant Governor Bing.
 ham also read a message from Presi
 dent Calvin Coolidge which is print.
 cd in another column.
 Socially. politically and in every
 other respect the outing was success
 with a capital S. The attendance was up to expectations and the same may
 be said of the dinner and the post
 prandial exercises. The crowd was in | buoyant mood and gave cheers for
 many prominent men present. Other republican outings which have passed into history were dwarfted by com parlson with the outing of 1923
 State c. O. P. Leaders Attend
 If was not New Britain outing, strictly speaking. The celebrities of the Connecticut republican world were seated around the festive board. IL was a brillian political gathering and the spirit of goodfellowship was in evidence. Handshaking, one of the most popular sports of the American people. was indulged in until arms were tired. Everybody seemed glad 10 see everybody else and to prove 1t everybody shook hands with every body else. By actual count, more than 300 automobiles were parked on the grounds. giving an idea of the size of the throng.
 Among those present were ex-gov- ernors, members of the state govern ment, senators, representatives. poli- tical leaders and dozens of others who cannot be catalogued. The fair sex was we'll represented and joined in the hearty applause which was accorded the speakers. There was unanimity on at least two subjects. that the re- publican party is the most dependable party and that roast sheep and fried l corn make a satisfying meal with | Jim" Wadsworth and "Hi Bingham ready to speak.
 At the opening of the dinner grace was said by Rev. John l.. Davis pas tor of Trinity M. E. church.
 How They Cheered!
 |. Ss Deputy Marshal A. L. Marsh made a two-minute talk and led three cheers for President Coolidge Some one led three cheers for Senator John H. Trumbull of Plainville and said he would be the next lieutenant governor. Then there were three cheers apiece for Congressman E. Hart Fehn, J. Henry Roraback, Frederick NJ. Holmes. president of the Third Ward club Judge George w. klett and Senator Wadsworth. By this time the loyal rooters were showing signs of exhaustion and President Holmes took | warm welcome to those present in behalf of the club and expressing the hope that all would gather next year when the club gave the signal. He { the committees on their [ efficient work and said that they could feel repaid by the response shown. { At the suggestion of MT. Holmes, the [ assembly rose and spent minute in c prayer for the late President Hard ' Ing. This was one of the most inn [ pressive incidents in connection with II he affair. [ Wants c. Q. P. Administration Here D I'm proud of the most aggressive q 'epublican organization in Connecti- D ut, the Third Ward Club" Mir s Holmes said. New Britain can al ways be counted upon to give re- publican majority. At the last state p lection 1t gave the largest republican Il majority in the state. Credit for this IT nd other achievements is due the c lustling town committee and the ag- T 'ressive ward clutH. Everyone should Y ssist the party so that at the fiext V ity election in the spring we can n ring about a republican administra- II Ion." SC Mir. Holmes read a letter from 3 'overnor Charles A. Templeton. who xpressed regret that he could not at- end, and then introduced Lieutenant pt -overnor Bingham. ot
 Bingham Compliments Party so I want to compliment the republi- tn an party in New Britain" Lieutenant tn ingham said. T wish I came from dl city that had been so consistently ia publican New Britain is not known so nly locally. This gathering proves be hat I say of After reading the letter from Presi- fo .nt Coolidge, the lieutenant governor m lid that the club was to be con ill on receiving such an en- sw ,mtum from the president. adding m. We're proud of his Yankee horse co nse.' He paid tribute to Messrs sci lett Alling. Christ, Covert and Hall r their work in the legislature and gi, i'd that the last general assembly sfa Id good reason to recall the men go ho came from New Britain because hu the manner in which they dis larged their duty. He said he 1 anted Senator Wadsworth to know - at New Britain republicans were q