New Britain herald., 1926-02-04
KFNlI WORTH ClIJB
 ANNUAL BANQUET
Ex-Mayor Quigley the Speaker
 Of Evening

The Wentworth spirit, that spirit of manhood and strong character which has always been identified with the Wentworth club of this city has never once departed since the foundation of that organization in 1901. according to ex-Mayor George A. Quigley, who addressed the 25th anniversary banquet Of the society last evening at the Burritt hotel. his speech being heard by nearly 200 members and eX-mem- bers of the organization, who gath cred at the hostelry in observance of the clubs quarter century of &C., tivity and progress.
 The Wentworth club, according to MT. Quigley. was formed by group of young mon who were anxious 10 band together in a spirit of brotherhood. At first they met in an office maintained by Mir, Quigley, but later they formally or ganizcd into what has become one of the foremost societies in the city, MT. Quigley was the first president. He said that the name vas suggested by Dr. r. A, B. For rest of this city.
 Why has the club survived 2" he asked. giving the following an. swer, Tt was founded on character and manhood and it survives today for those reasons. In the old days. when a man became d member of the club, people knew he was one oi character"
 He described an instance where the character of the members of the club was demonstrated. stating that when the United States en- tered the World war, GS out of the SS members entered the service. Three of those boys gave their lives in the service of their coun- try and l feel proud, when I pass through the memorial arch at Wal nut Hill park, that three of the boys so honorcd were members of the Wentworth club and that the foundations laid by their boyhood chums of c5 years ago still sur vived," said the speaker.
 The habit of the club to stand back Of it's members was brought out in touching anccdote of ono young man, afflicted with a serious disease, who was enabled to seek n cure through the efforts and sacrifice Of fellow members of the organization. A meGhcr of the club will never go back on another stated the speaker.
 He touched on the fact that many of the members have been highly honored in business life and by the state and government Ono of the members, Harry C. Jack son, is state commander of the American Legion, while another, Harry Scheuy, is commander of the New Britain post of that or. ganization.
 Clesson Parker, president of the club, also delivered q short ad- dress, in which he thanked tho members and tho committees for what they have done 10 forward the work of the organization and in which he urged the old mem bers 10 take an active interest in the doings arranged by the active members.
 Dr. Clifford W. Vivian read q clever composition in 12th century English. in which various activities of the club were described. Arthur G. Kimball. q life member of the organization, presented a rousinE talk. interspersed with humorous remarks, in which he stressed the point that friendships made in tho club are lasting and are among the most pleasant of life.
 He also expressed deep Eratiflca- ton that there has never been a breath Of scandal circulated regard ing the Wentworth club and stated that it Is a record to be proud of William E. Fay was toastmaster  and he introduced the speakers with appropriate remarks. hringing forth rounds of applause from the assem- bled guests.
 The following menu was served: Queen olives, gherkins, consomme royale. filet mignon with mush- rooms, au gratin potatoes, Brussel sprouts, salad a Ia Mclha, Neopoli- tan fec cream, lady fingers and demi tasse.
 The banquet began at about [ o'clock and was enlivened hT en- tertainmcnt furnished by the Glenn ents entertainment bureau of Hart ford. A string trio furnished pop. ular dance music during the courses. i The affair was said 10 he the most i successful ever held by the club and much credit goes to the committee i headed by John A. Lindsay. Harold K, Dolan acted as vice-chairman np1 fbpsa ,n1p ,s-nva zsSiSfed hy a