New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

George R. Chandler. state compensa- ton commissioner and secretary Of the state Chamber. Mayor A, M. pao- ncssa, Mary F, Curtin, secretary of tho local Chamber, ]. lindfield Dam on, president Of the American Hotels corporation. Earl F.. Arnold, executive manager of tho Bristol Chamber Of Commerce and others.
 Rev. Samuel Sutclifte made the inc vocation. Tho "I. 4' company supplied a brief period of entertainment. Miss cs Signe Peterson and Peggy Lewis imporsonated the Duncan Sisters tn their usual charming manner, Robert 1.oomis sang, Nanny" and Robert Latham and Paul Lucas made big hit in a character duet, during which they made some wittyNapplications to persons in the audience.
 Opens Etrning's Program.
 President Andrews in opening the evenings program complimcnted the various committee which had been at work on the hotel project and stated that the outstanding figure in the whole hotel program was John C. Ioomis. He characterized 1ssac Black as One of the Fathers
 Mir. Black paid compliment to the entertainers in the "L 1" company and informed the guests that in carrying out New Britain's reputation for mal<- ing things, the entire program by this company was of home talent. even to the radio. referring 10 Il phoney ra- dio set where messages were received from some one in an adjoining room but the guests wer. supposed to think they came from distant station.
 Mayor Paoncssa speaks
 Mayor Paonessa in his address. harked back to the time Of the old New Britain board Of trade and fmarkcd the progress of the Chamber of Commerce, of which he is direc- ,tor. to the present time. recalling the old sheep balies at Lake Compouncc to the splendid dinner served in the city's 'ncw mansion" last evening.
 Continuing the mayor said:
 MT. Toastmaster. Congressman Reed. guests, and members Of inc Chamber of Commerce and friends: 1t is with a great deal Of pride and satisfaction that I stand before you tonight to give expression 10 the feel ing within me, on the occasion Of ;he actual occupancy of this splendid building. which for years has been needed in our city. ] am proud be- cause had a small part in the great work which preceded its construc- ton. I am satisfied because here we lave proof Of the ability of the peo- pie of.our city 10 bring their dreams to the point Of realization, and this proof serves 10 renew the confidence ] have always had in the perseverance, Of New Britain people. properly guid= l cd. whatever their goal might be.
 The Chamber of Commerce is de- strving of congratulation. and as mayor of the city. l do not hesitate 1, to give commendation to everyone in | the organization who had a hand in l planning and building this grand ho- l tel The opening Of this building l marks another step forward in the I civic life of New Britain, and the men l who planned it and foresaw it's neces- sity are indeed to be envied. because they have given service and the knowledge that they have done a use fui work is in itself great reward. To the people who demonstrate their faith in the civic leaders of our city, by subscribing the money that made possible the carrying out of the hotel idea to this successful end. are due the thanks of the city at large. and l wish al this time to assure them that official Nep Britain realizes the i'm J uertance of their help, without which