New Britain herald., 1928-02-10

iAsaa, hs left that oooeesn te % into businses for htmsslf. He bs. came connected with the American Felt Co. a1d. later with Swift ( Co., doing efkiciency work.
 He entered the employ Of the Na. tional Bank of Commerce in New York city and became auditor of that concern. He was gtven tho position of cashier of the then third largest bank in the country. after time. He put many business short cuts into operation and vas largely tn- strumental in hiring girls for posi- tons with the concern. When the war came there were only two girls. switchboard operators. employed. Realizing girls were capable of doing certain kinds of work. he began hir- ing them and when he left there were over 500 in the employ of the institution.
 Cos With Famous Players
 After remaining at the bank for some time. during which period he served on the board of governors of the A. I. B., for several yearA he received an offer to go with the Famous Players. He accepted. stat ing that opportunities for improved methods were even greater in that industry than they were in the bank. At that time the banks were ex- tremely skeptical as to the perman- ency of the business and am pleas ed to think that my articles in the A. B. A. Journal and in the Bank CTS Magazine were the first to out line to bankers. from the viewpoint of banker, the strength Of that great industry" he said.
 He described the motion picture industry, telling how films are made and distributed and giving many in- teresting sidelights on unfamiliar de- apartments.
 Mr, Saunders closed his address with the following statements:
 In closing and returning again to the subject of enjoyment in life have found intense pleasure in col- lecting books of unusual interest and also in travel. My first trip to Eur ope was made some few years ago through a travel agency. l had good quarters going and coming and vts- ited England. Holland. Belgium, AL sace, Switzerland and France. in- cluding a side trip by the railway at Mont Blanc, and in order to encour- age every one, will say that my en- tire expenses on that trip were about $55O. There has always been an added enjoyment through meeting prominent men. not only writers like Sir Gilbert Parker, but men Of af- fairs in all lines of endeavor. I have met more bankers since leaving the bank than ever before. One of my most delightful recollections is spending a few hours with Houdini going over his library with him.
 Tt has been a great pleasure to return once more to this city to give you this brief outline and to em- phasize the fact that there is not single thing that cannot be accom- plished by any of you. should you SO determine. It means work, but mingling with the work is Q delight and enjoyment which only work can give. The books that have written, essays, speeches and other recrea- tions have all come out of the ex- periences gained through these var ious affiliations. a knowledge of men and the delights of a library. and let me say in closing that have by no means finished and have in mind scores of things that I want to do and probably will do before l stop going.
 we know we have this life. there fore why not make the best of it and get out of 1t every bit of good that our time and energy will permit. thank you"
 Affair Largely Attended
 The banquet was largely attended by members of the New Britain chapter and invited guests. Rev. Theodore A. Greene. pastor ot the First Congregational church, offered the invocation and Roger J. Larson, president of the New Britain chap ter. acted as toastmaster. introducing the speaker Of the evening. Ike affair waa . gay and colorful one and, at the conclusion of the nd- dress, dancing was enjoyed until o'clock this morning. Si Yaffc's or chestra furnishing music.
 The banquet committee was conn posed of the following members. Harry w. Hatsing, Abbie K. Dawson. Ray T. Fraprie. Leon H. Hunter, John J. Kiernan. Dorothy E. La tham, Helen J. Reszenski, Edna M. Smart, Joseph Valentine, Jr.. and Gustave c. Winger.
 The officers of the New Britain chapter are: President. Roger J. Larson; vice-president, William F. Pease: secretary. Melvin E. White and treasurer, Leon H. Hunter. Priddy, Former Pastor, Is
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