New Britain herald., 1927-10-12

that the boys of today are the cll- zens of tomorrow. and if We can help these boys 10 become better citizens, it IS duty We owe, not only to ourselves but 10 our coun- try.
 The first problem that confronted US was the securing ot an able scoutmaster and assistant. One Of our comrades volunteered 10 accept the position Of scou;master and he also selected his assistant, and it gives me great pleasure to publicly commend Comrade Francis Le Vas seur. scoutmaster and Comrade John J. Fletcher, assistant scout master, for the splendid work they have done with our troop. Some Of you may not realize what a sacri- fee these two have made, but they have given their time freely, every Friday evening. without murmur, and We will soon have Boy Scout troop which We will be proud of I hope they will continue their good work during the coming year.
 The park, which We started about a year ago has been completed and l think 1t has improved the looks of the town at the corner of Maple and Whiting Streets. We also had the pleasure of sponsoring a movement, thereby giving 10 the people of Plainville their first comnIunity Christmas free. and l hope this will be contin- ued every year.
 "AnotAer event which gave me great pleasure. was the presentation of the American Legion school award 10 two pupils of the Broad St, school. The girls award Was won by Lois Norton and the boys award by Horace W. French. This award should be made an annual award and l hope il will be made so at the first opportunity. It would also De fitting if We could make m award to tne pupils of the Plainyille Hlgh sclooi this coming year.
 Looking 'ark over our community wolt. l... cts al Indianapolis, mus. E..a thought so too, for we have recuy.I a National Citation, as q reward for our labours. 1 Intcr-most Activities eve were visited carly II tll" year by District Coumaa.oT Oeren, who installed oar newly elected officers. lie also visited Us another time dur ing -no v,nr. We visited our urieu- boring Post in Berlin and initiated s.mr now mmahoys. w. were we'll reelgeI m Berlin and they had a woudrru icgd for us. l would suerast more visits Of this kind. Another thing which did much 10 create q friendly leuInG among our ncighhorlng posts, Was the Hartford County Bowling league. Comrade Cleeson Sardrrs had charge Of our bowling teams and had the honor Of managing the championship team. l "pur annual carnival was again a success, thanks to our ladies aux Hlarv and the members of this post Every year the carnival meets with more opposition, but when the time rolls around We always have enough loyal workers on hand 10 make II . a success. The ladies auxiliary work ,l very hard for LIS during this week and we owe them large amount of praise.
 During the year We had the mis- fortune 10 lose enc Of our members Comrade William V Baker who died very suddenly. The members of the Post made a very creditabie showing at this sad affair." forming a. military escort from his late res sdeuac to the railroad depot, from which his body was shipped to his home.
 I've had very good turnout on Memorial Day. and also had a fair . r.rras.nta:ion at the department convention, held in Danhury. We also have one member, Comrado . Harry Fisher, who attended the Na- uona! convention 'n Paris France, and know he will have some won dcrfuI stores 10 tell us when he re turns.
 Tn closing I want to tell you all ] how much l have enjoyed holding ] the office of commander, in this post, and I want you to know that am not going 10 sever relations with the post just because l am go- { ing out of office I want to be as active as the new officers will let me. The only way 10 keep 2 mem- her active is to give him something 10 do
 Finally I wish to take this op- port4nity 10 publicly thank my fel- tow officers Tor the splendid sus- port they have given ne during the past year. and l will try 10 support the new officers in the same man. 1 ncT.
 Election Expenses Filed ] James simpson successful canal