New Britain herald., 1924-03-18
LONERGAN SUSPICIOUS
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 stition to the contrary
 Miss Esther McCape. chairman of the general committee, opened the program by introducing as toastmis- tress Mrs. William T. Squire. Grace was said by Rev. Father Clab- by. A telegram was read from Mrs. Anna F. Kay. national advocate, eX- pressing regret at her inability to be present. Guests who attended were Mrs. May Booth of New Haven, na- tional regent; Rev. Father ciappy and ex-Congressman Lonersan.
 Rev. Father Clabby, introduced as the first speaker complimented the organization on it's selection of ho- tel, saying that its judgment indicat- ed the belief of the members that the best is none too good. lie sald the same sentiment should animate the members in their daily relations with each other and with thelr friends. He referred to the motto printed on the menu covert nity, Charity. Friendship"-and said t ,youId be an excellent standard by which to regulate daily conduct.
 Referring to equal suffrage, he said; You women should take an in- terest in issues before the public. In other years, woman was looked mon as a good woman if she remain ed at home and minded her own pusl- ness. But time has wrought change. Today this cannot be done. I don't mean that you should pry into the personal affairs of your neighbors and friends, but you should take live interest in all affairs which af- feet your homes and the nation Great questions which have bearing oii Catholic institutions are at stake A short time ago women could not Noice their sentiments but equal suffrage changed that. Prominent representa- t,yes of the Catholic church did not favor extending the right of franchise to women, but now that they nave flat right, these same representatives urre women to take advantage of the nriyilege because they regard the en- trance of women into the field as all influence which will cleanse politics. We are fast approaching the periou nben every Catholic woman must vote. The church and Catholic schools re threatened by legislation or pend inc leeislation, If Catholic schools are done away with. our children Will have to depend for their rehs'ous training on whatever instruct'oh 'hes receive in the public schools. |,
 ."on every occasion such as ,nis ,xhort women to study the pohtlcal ,ssues and be a power for good. You shoula nut forth every effort to en- ioy the privileges Of this glorious I'nited States of America
 Applause greeted Rev. Fatnei r,ahhy,s address. AS he resumed ms seat Mrs. Squire remarked tha' women were taking greater interes' In nolitics and referred to articles ,rhieh appeared in the .New Britaif Herald last week covering thl' point. .. ,,,,,
 Mrs. Booth. national regent, wll' no. newt introduced, said she wal nroud of her record, having missed only ono anniversary Of isapell' Circle In IS years. On that oecas,ol the snow was so deep railroad tralh was paraiyzed. , 4,
 "Thirtcen year ssgo I wanted t' start a circle of the National Daugh .ers of Isabella in this city, put
 lrew no one here," she said. Ih' rame of Mary Gaffney was suggested and I was told that if I could In ,arest her in the movement it Wa hound to be a success. I did Tn ,arest her and this gathering prove that I made no mistake.
 .Isabe,la circle has always been tn banner circle. I use 1t as a mooe ,p sll my activities. Uncle sam mail has not brought Q single com nlaint about the circle in 13 years That's d record you should be prou' of When it came time for me t select state deputy, looked towar' New Britain and decided that Mar garet Hannon was the one womal capable of performing the tasks that office, as I would like to SC them performed and bring credit the state, I made no mistake ther and my judgment has been justifie by events since her appointment.
 Mrs. Booth felicitated the circle O ,ts banouet and on its achievement and growth since its institution. Sh received a gift of flowers as testi moniai of the esteem with which sh is regarded by members of the circle
 Mrs. Hannon, called upon to speal said that the instinct for happiness Ias natural as the instinct for life it self. "The National Daughters c Isabella has a wonderful mission | nerform," she said. What greate work can we do than to bring har piness to others less fortunate? catholic women we have much to b proud of to think that it was
 woman of our faith who made possible for Columbus to discove America"
 Mrs. Hannon gave an account C Ter pleasant visits to other citie where she installed officers. Sh told of installing the officers of tn circle in New Haven and of standin in the Union station with a bouqut of flowers in her hand. Several stu dents entered and one vhistled tn strains of Mendelssohn's weddin march. T could stand that" sh said, but I did hope that tn whistler wouldn't break into Wal ipf at the Church." She said sh hoped to have the pleasure of inst tuting a circle soon in South Mar chester, her native city. At the cor ciusion of Mrs. lannon's remark she was presented with bouquet.
 Miss Mary K. Curtin, secretary ( the chamber Of commerce, spoke behalf of suppart for the hotel. Sli said it was a community affair an that it behooyed every woman 10 sur port it and make it prosper.
 Miss Mary A. J. Gaffney, regent Isabella circle, called upon for rt marks. said she had been assure tl.nt .t,. -r-n,,Id ha aaled fn snpa