New Britain herald., 1926-11-20
G|NSBURG COMMANDS
 EDDY.GLOVER POST
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privilege of attending the reception and dinner given in honor of the Most Rev. Archbishop John Cieplak of Poland.
 "On February 4th, the city was visited by very severe snow storm, which was accompanied by strong winds, with the result that the foundry building of one of our in- dustries collapsed. killing several men and injuring others. At the time news of the disaster reached us, several men wore buried under the debris. We offered the Mayor the services of the Legion, in any capacity 1t could be used, also ad- ty men ready for immediate action, and a reserve of twice that number. Our offer was accepted and twenty four of these men labored from P. NJ. until P. M. helping to re- move the debris. A public appeal was made for funds for immediate relief of the families of the men killed. The Eddy-G Glover Post con- tributed $20.
 This disaster emphasized the desirability of having well organ ized Emergency Organization that we could place at the service of our Community. The result was that a committee was appointed. headed by Vice Commander N. c. Avery, who did an excellent piece of work In setting up an Emergency Organ ization of 65 men, and first aid group headed by Miss G. E. Stow ell,-all of whom can be called to- gether on an instance notice. We are not looking for trouble but if our Community should need us we are ready, and offer our services, gratis. The Eddy-Glover Post is a service organization and we want to serve 100 per cent.
 "Our Annual Ball was a social success and netted the Post S146. The officers and several mem bers of the executive committee, in the name of the Eddy-Glover Post, bought box for the Lions Frolic. The use of this box was given to the retiring officers of the Ladies Auxiliary in appreciation Of their efforts to help the Legion.
 "The regular February meeting this year fell on Lincoln's birthday. After our regular business had been l af 1ictc q interesting address by Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe, who used as his subject, "The Life of Lincoln"
 We were fortunate in having National Commander McQuigg come to New Britain to dedicate our new home, on May 26th. Appropriate exercises were held on our lawn, at which time National Commander McQuigg, Mr. c. F. Smith. Mayor Gardner Weld, Dept. Com. H. c. Jackson and your Commander spoke. Our home was thrown open to the public and many came to see how comfortably We were situated. Fifty members of our Post and their families attended the State banquet which was held on the same evening at the Hotel Bond in Hartford.
 Memorial Day
 'The outstanding event of Me- morial Day, was the placing of wreaths on the pillars of our me- morial arch. We decorated 13S graves Of ex-servicemen, and the grave of that great apostle of peace, Elihu Burritt. The usual parade and exercises at the Arch and Civil War Monument were held. The Poppy sale under the able leadership of Walter Milkey was very successful netting approximately $1,200, in- surfing the continuation of our well fare program.
 "The State Convention was well attended, not only by our delegates and alternates, but also by good many of our members. l wish to thank the delegates and all those attending, for the good work done in the interest of the Post. Our choice of candidate for the De-