New Britain herald., 1927-08-26

were to be elected tonight. Ob- viously this was irregular and con- trary to parliamentary law. I therefore move that the action taken be considered null and void. I hear no objections and therefore instruct the secretary to enter this in the minutes. (Here Alice paused long enough to make an entry on a piece of paper he had before him.)
 The next order of business is the reading of the minutes of the previ- ous meeting. If there is no objec- tions we will dispense with the read ing of the minutes. I hear none. We have yet to hear any nominating speeches.
 If there are no objections, the chairman will consider the rules of parliamentary procedure as laid down by Wouter Van Twiller and amended by Thomas E. Reed as gov- erning this meeting. I hear no ob- jcctons and therefore declare them adopted.
 The next order of business is the election of president, secretary and treasurer. Taking advantage of the biological fact of dual per sonality. I will turn the chair over to MT. J. B. Allee's subconsciousness, while MT. Alice takes the floor. If there is no objection, I will remain seated. There might be objection to proceeding with business without certain number of third ward club members present. but under the rules we have adopted it Is quite all right.
 Gentlemen. take pleasure in presenting for the offices of presi- dent, treasurer and secretary of the Third Ward Republican club the name of local man who is unwill- ing to burden himself with public office, but who will, I believe. ac- cept the responsibility of president, secretary and treasurer, if the club desires If this man takes the of fees, this club, instead of being a ghost organization. existing only ill the files of the chairman of the re- publican town committee, never sec ing the light excepting at the an- nual outing, will become a power for good. He will bring the club to condition where it may consoli- date the strength of the third ward, which I consider to be the most inn portant ward in the city. This gen. tleman l have in mind is very loathe to take the position if 1t is to be construed as in opposition to the re- publican organization.
 "rhe holding of an election on the 18th was snap action and that is why We have reconsidered it.
 May I ask that this gentleman, when he has accepted the office, ap- point an executive committee and that he be given power to fill vacan- cies to facilitate business.
 Such public spirit is unusual. We should be proud to have a man in the club that is willing to accept the responsibility. The club seems to be in comatose condition, proba- bly from the effects of gas, or the monotonous humming of electricity or the tro,leys.
 ''I consider the man whose name I have the honor to present to be a great servant of the community. This man is characterized by loyalty to his ideals and loyalty to the re- publican party; his greatness is ex- ceeded only by his modesty. I take pleasure in presenting the name of J. B. Alice for president, secretary and treasurer.
 "Gentiemen. the vote will be by viva voce vote. I hear no nays and declare Mir. Alice elected.
 MT. Alice ha" requested me to refrain from introducing him to the organization tonight. He expects to have the next meeting in more commodious quarters. probably in one of the rooms of the Central Junior High school where more of the voters and taxpayers may gath CT.
 If there is no further business to come before the meeting. l will de- clare the meeting adjourned. I hear none. The meeting is adjourned"
 Will Preside at Barbecue
 MT. Alice announced today that he would abide by the plans of the former officers" in the selection of committees for the annual outing and barbecue, but that he will pre- side at the dinner and direct the