New Britain herald., 1924-03-05
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governmental affairs was urged by
 speakers who addressed the members
 Of the Ladies' Auxiliary. A. o. H.. at their annnal banquet last night in
 Judd's hall on Main street The
 women were advised to exercise their
 franchise rights and make their pres
 ence and power in the community felt, following the trend of the
 days big events and casting their
 EallOts for whatever side of the big | issues their study has convinced them is the right.
 The banquet was one of the most , successful in the organizations his tory. More than 50 women and tbeir guests sat down to an excellent turkey dinner served by William J. Fallon. caterer, The hall was attrac- lively decorated in Irish colors Of green. white and gold. The floral scheme of table decoration and the fasors harmonized with the hall decorations. and the musical numbers, played by Miss Ruth Igo at the piano and Miss Rose Frey on the violin were national anthems Of Ireland.
 Cut Birthday Cake
 One Of the evenings features was the cutting of the Ladies' Auxiliary birthday cake. Surrounding the cake were e7 little green candles, emblematic Of the 27 years the auXili- ary has been in existence. The cake was made by Mrs. Mary 1goe and was cut by tthe ,oastmistress. Mrs. Agnes D. Frey. who was the first president of the auxiliary.
 Mrs, K. kchoe, vice president, nlade the address of welcome. She recited briefly the history Of the societs's growth and its accomplish mcnts. urging that all young women eligible to membership become affili- ated with it.
 Rev. Patrick Daily pastor Of St. Josephs church led in prayer. Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa arrived late. having been detained at another social func- tion.. but hc addressed the gathering complimenting the committee upon the success Of the banquet and the organization on its activities over the | period Of more than quarter Of a | century of it's eXistance.
 Criticixes Johnson Bill
 Thomas l. Spellacy Of Hartford, | was the chief speaker Of the evening. | lc talked on Events Of The Day. The speaker discussed both sides of | many of the leading problems before | the national government today, lay | ing speclal stress upon the import ancc of the Johnson immigration bill. now pending before the house committee on immigration. Mr. spel- lacy charged that the proposed bin is discriminatory, aiming iowa rd the cnrhing Of imrs igration from the countries of southern Europe. natives Of which form a large proportion Of [ Conncrticnf's population. He declared that passage Of such measure would be unsyise legislation for the ! nited states and would be far iron. brnrfriRl to ihc country. He asked the women to be more actively inter- osted in matters of public business.
 Judge wilIiem F. Mangan. in dis crssins Irish history. told Of what the cnligiHnts from that country were 'loing in America Iic traced the his- tory and works of the Ladies AuMl- ihry and snok" in q very compliment tarr manner of what that sorirty has done and is doing.
 Rev. Walter \. Mcrrann of St Mary's church. Rev. Thomas ]. 1.a- den of tho church Of St. Johns the Evangelist. Lawrence r. MHngan county president Of the A. D, H., Mrs. fharics Mccarthy county presi- dent of ihe Ladies Auxiliary. Robert N. Murray president Of Inc Rpr. ". \. Hafts branch. and Michael. ]. k"nncF. were also on inc program of speakers.
 Thr committee under whose sup rrNision ihe a1air was carricd ont was beaded by Mrs Agnes Frey. and the following: Mrs. Mary French. Mrs. Elizabcth liochp. Mrs. Mary kerNin. Mrs. Annie Marshall. Mrs. Lillian Mangan, Mrs. Rose hrNaN. Mrs. Mary lgoc. Miss Grace 'laughsrt Mrs Catherine D'Brieu