New Britain herald., 1926-04-17

| the sting is balmed over by time. Intimate friends of Mayor Paonessa say that he does not regret the republican victory last Tuesday as much as might be expected and now that the fight Is lost he actually seems pleased to be relieved of the burdens of office.
 An hour after the polls closed a friend approached the mayor and said: Let me offer my sympathy The mayor laughed and replied: Better than that, offer your con gratulations. A few days ago I spoke 10 a woman who said she was anxious to have me win and I said tc her Pray for me, pray that will be defeated.' could not face two years more of being tied to public office with any pleasure" This is q phase of public service which the average person does not stop to think about. The honors that go with office holding are often overbalanced by the slavery of the position. A man at the head of a city government is far from being his own master. He Is at the end of a hundred and one strings, all be- ing pulled in different directions. He must attend meetings Of the city government, spend several hours of the day at his desk, present himself at conferences, speak at banquets. welcome distinguished guests who may be visiting the city, keep an eye on all commissions, familiarize him. self with every detail of govern ment, try to conduct his own husi- ness, lose sleep, lose meals, lose friends and-smile. smile, smile. He will surrender his home life and 1t is equally sure that he will find flaws in those upon whom he count cd for friendship. If he manages 10 retain his health and his optimistic outlook on life he may count him self among the fortunate.
 It is easy to understand why Mayor Paoncssa might find relief in casting off the burdens which have weighted him down for four years. He has been an unusually act i've executive. It is no exaggeration 10 say that he attempted and &C., complished more work than any other mayor New Britain has had. He has not seen satisfied to warm his chair. He has hardly had time to sit in it and rest when he must have ached for mental and physical relaxation.
 Mayor Paonessa made a good fight. as is attested by the returns at the polls. Over 13,000 ballots were cast. Of these, the victor, MT. Weld, received a majority of 213, in- dicating that the city was well divid- ed in political sentiment. If Mayor Paonessa Is glad to rest, there are thousands who wish that he might have it. And the Observer is confi- dent that no one appreciates more than the retiring executive the rest less life his successor must lead.
 President Hopkins of Dartmouth college deplored the changes which the years have brought in our man. ner of living. There may be many customs which were worthy of sal- vaging, but on the whole mankind seems to be much better off even If. as President Hopkins believes, it is interested in trivialities.
 Certainly the condition of the workingman has improved and no one would want to go back to the "good old days" Time was when the workingman was truly oppressed and he earned his bread with the sweat of his brow. The song of the wage slave was heard throughout the land. The table of the working man was supposed to bear only necessary plain foods and he was expected to pass Sunday by attend Ing divine services and offering up his thanks, during the rest of the day, by the many blessings which were showered upon him.
 The song of the wage slave is set to new music and the words have been improved. Its tempo Is livelier. It Is sung in every home. It consists of medley of light airs which in- clude thoughts such as:
 I made Waterbury mountain on high yesterday.
 This is a swell coat; I got 1t at 8 sale for only $S0.
 That's a dandy set got at home. Last night l heard Cuba as clear as q bell.
 Yes, that oil burner certainly saves me a lot of trouble,
 The wife Is tickled pink over that