New Britain herald., 1924-02-21
Fourth Degree K. of (. Banquet
 Event in New Britain's History
Governor Templeton and Rev. George J. Donahue Principal Speakers at Affair Attended by More Than 300.

 Ticrney assembly. Fourth Degrc' Knights of Columbus, last night at tn E!ks club heard Governor Charles X Templeton give q man-to-man tall on idealism in public office and Rev George A. Donahue of St Augustinei church, Bridgeport. appeal for great CT refinement. culture and self-de Helopment through reading worth while books.
 Governor Templeton spoke eN temporaneously. explaining that h. did not have an opportunity to pre- pare a speech because he had beer away from home. He did not attemp any flights of oratory but appeared be fore his audience as q plain citizen. | man who had spent the greater part of his life in the hardware business and who was trying to do the right thing in public office. He reiterated what he had said at q gathering re- gently, that he would not seek re- election and that the people had had their last opportunity to cast ballot for him.
 Anti-Jackass Vaccination
 Postmaster Patrick F. King dis charged his duties cleverly and with dignity. His introductory remarks were devoted to criticism of fanatical re- formers. his many shafts of satire be- ing saluted with peals Of laughter rom his audience. His suggestion that virus from jaekass be used to vaccinate all who become citizens was received with gale of merriment,
 The Guests
 Seated at the guest table with Mir. King were Governor Templeton, Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa. Father Dona - hue. Charles T. Hayden, faithful naYi- gator of Bishop Tierney Assembly; William ]. Collins, master of tho de- gree: Rev. Walter A, Mccrann, Rev. William A, Krause and Rev. Ray mond ]. Clabby of St. Mary's church, Rev. Thomas J. Laden of the church of St. John the Evangelist, Rev. Charles coppens of St. Peter's church. Rev. John r. Fay of the church of our Lady of Mercy in Plainville, Rev. William J. Burke of kanhas City and Michael J. kenney.
 A dinner which was an achievement in itself was served by William J. Falion, caterer. The piece de resist ance was turkey.
 sIr. King on Performers
 Opening the speaking exercises, Postmaster King explained that the purpose of the gathering was to in- crease patriotism and honor the memory of George Washington. He said that the advantages which the present generation enjoys under n beneficent government are due greatly io what Washington did in the early days ot tho republic.
 T havc no subject, never had one and never expect to have one, proving that there is really nothing in n name" Mr. King said. There are many things the matter with our country--as most people know. am wondering whether tho rcformors, having rclegatnd inc puuehbowl 10 the background, will attack the Tea pot with as much fcryor. Tho former gives what is known as the big head; Inc latter what is known as the Tea pot Dome,
 | of feeling against reformers l do not mean those earnest souls who are try ing to bring about reforms because they sincerely believe they are needed. I refer particularly 10 those paid med dlcrs. who mind the business of every one else, but not their own"
 Mir. King referred to the wave of propaganda sweeping over the coun- try, rcmarking: we need propaganda against propaganda, just as we had war against war.
 The subject of vaccination has been in the public mind lately. I nu- derstand that the virus used is of the bovine type. l wonder whether some such virus cannot be obtained from the iackass. If SO. I'm in favor of compulsory vaccination Of everyone who is made a citizen. l submit tho thought to the medical men present for what t is worth. There may be something in it,
 Performers and the Teapot Dome scandal are only blemishcs on m otherwise sound government. The number Of public officials who cause lack of faith in. the government is in- . finitesimally small. There arc thou- sands of public servants who are try- ! irg 10 do their work honestly al great personal sacrifice aud whose efforts are not appreciated.
 T know Of one public servant sho is conscicnciously laboriHg in the in- , terests Of the city. He is sitting al this table and fl Is d great pIgasurc 10 in- troduec Mayor Angelo M. Paonessa.
 Mayor Paoncssa speak.
 Mayor Paonessa's remarks were brief. He said that there were others at the table who would have more To offer in the way of thought than ha could. He congratulated tne Knights of columbus on their progress and s2- . pressed pleasure al being iH atflua- aucs. ToastmastoT King referred fn the part Connecticut has played in builG- ing up the nation. He said that ahtH Washington vas in distreFs hp looked fo Connecticut for help and got # from Governor JonatHou TrumbuH. tbe oniy governor of the Colonial states who took inc popular stdc when thc colonies decided that theY wanted to be free. Mir. King said that Governor Trumbuif's successor. Gov ernor Tempieton had traseied an day yesterday ard had braved the storm to come from Waterbury and attend the banquet. T can't put into words hov He appreciate shat he has done