New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
MAYOR RECEIVES GIFTS AS
 HE TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
Watch, Chai' and Charm Presented by City Hall Employees - Pledges His Efforts Toward Sound Government.

Biennial inaugural ceremonies were held this noon in the common council chamber at city hall and Mayor A. M. Paonessa was inducted into office for his second term. City Clerk Alfred l., Thompson admins .ering the oath Of office.
 The mayor spoke feelingly, express ng his thanks to the electors for the honor conferred upon him, pledging his best efforts to good government and asking the support of all city of 'icials and employees, particularly the members of the common council.
 At the conclusion of the inaugural Chairman F. M. Zimmerman of the board Of assessors, on behalf Of city hall employees, presented the mayor with a handsome Hamilton watch gold chain and Knights of Colum, bus watch charm. The mayor re. sponded. saying he was proud of those associated with him in city hall and asking that they give him the same during the next two years hat he has enjoyed during his first .erm.
 The ceremonies opened with Cor poration Counsel John H. Kirkham the oath of office tc City Clerk Thompson, The city clerl, then called the mayor and gave him his oath of office.
 After being escorted to the mayors Mayor Paonesa turned and addressed the gathering Of city off ,ials, employees and. friends, saying;-
 Two years ago, I received the treat honor of being elected as your rayor. At that time made prom SC to be the mayor Of all the people )f our city. This l have tried and ir ny opinion successfully Co fulfill. Al his time, consider l have received , greater honor, so great that l can. not express 1t in words. When ! lool, pack and view the opposition, the aspect and the powerful in. luences working against me, I think was victorious even greater than wo years ago. certainly am proud # my city and our citizens.
 "r wish to repeat my pledge Of two ears ago and will try to give the ,eople of this city a good. honest and incere administration. In return I .ppoal to the citizens and the officials fl the city government, particularly he members of the common council. o give me their loyal support to make the city a better city than it is oday. cannot accomplish these hings alone. But with your co-opera- lon, I believe after two years we will 'c able to say we have accomplished omething for our city and our citl- ens."
 Presented With Gift
 In presenting the mayor with the lift Of his city hall associates, Asses or Zimmerman said:
 "On the occasion Of your second in- .uguration as mayor Of the city of tew Britain, wish 10 express to you in behalf Of the employees in city hall 'ur great joy at your continued stay n the great and important capacity Of mayor Of New Britain.
 ''The few words that ] may say on ehaif Of those who for the past two cars have had the pleasure of work ng with you arc insignificant in com ,arison 10 the trust and appreciation f your noble work. as shown by the esults of the recent election which ave you a signal political victory. lot only we. but the people Of New Britain are highly elated with the just nd fair way that you have safeguard q their interests and the rigid econ my you have shown in the admins ration of city affairs.
 Tt is a great pleasure and honor or me 10 show you a slight token Of UT sincere appreciation of your noble rork. Please accept this watch on ehaif of the employees Of city hall nd may it count off many happy ours, days. months and years of sery'- ,e to the community and happiness Q yourself and your family.
 Others Take Oath of Ohice
 Other officials who were sworn into ffice today included:
 Tax Collector Bernadotte Loomis. Hanford l.. Curtis. Com iissioner l.. P. Mangdn Of the board f relief, Registrar William J. Ziegler. nd Thomas ]. Smith. Alderman Wal sr Fa1k Of the second ward. Alder ian Frank l.. Conion Of the sixth ard. Councilman David l.. Nair Of he first ward. COuncilmen 4. \. and John Buckley Of the scond ward and Councilman F. T. ,iugrose Of the fifth ward.
 There were many floral tributes in he council chamber. Baskets Of overs were sent inc mayor by many -iends and admirers. including the adies' Auxiliary 10 the 4. o. H.. the atholic Daughters Of America. the Women's committee. Mr. nd Mrs. Thomas Paonessa, the par nts of Mayor Paonessa. Mir. and Mrs. ouis Trapasso and others.
 Miss Cochrane Deputy Clerk
 A few minutes after the ceremonies ere brought to a close, the mayor erformed the first official act of his scond term by approving Col. A. L. hompson's appointment of Miss Jean ochrane as first deputy city clerk. he mayors first official act upon as- inning office tFo years ago. was his sjection Of the city clerks appoint lent of Harry 4. Hsrgreaves ss Isputy city clerk.