The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-19

 being honored by appointment to the bench. The recognition of judges talents and qualifications were we'll merited for no one was more esteemed and admired as a neighbor and friend than Judge Finn, were the gist of the remarks of the various speakers.
 The tribute was one marked by every evidence of sincerity and cor dial friendliness. Various national tiles and religious beliefs were rep resented in the gathering. indicating as the toastmaster remarked, , hole-hearted spirit of cooperation among Judge Films neighbors to give evidence of their personal hap piness in the distinction conferred on him.
 Former Aldermen, Jaeger in his opening address preraced his intro- duction of the various speakers with the following words:
 Your toastmaster has often been called The Fighting Alderman, The Stormy Petrel,' The Battling Alderman but if by any chance these phrases should fit the person let me say that the armor of bat
 
 no place here, for we are the Men of Waterville.' neighbors and friends of Edward J. Finn, gathered here to honor him, to show our respect, k to offer congratulations and best wishes on his appointment to Q judgeship of one, of our high courts. It is a great honor to receive an appointment of any kind from the governor of this great common wealth. but to be appointed a judge, to be entrusted with the scale of justice a pillar of justice of not only this state, but also of our na- tion, is a distinction that comes to our friend and neighbor. well de- served. As realize that haven't the brilliant, sparkling wit of a Jesse Devine, nor the wit and ready satire of a John Cassidy, yet on this occasion feel that Qualifications reign supreme A man. reserved, quiet, modest and friendly, well trained, we are proud of him as our neighbor and friend and we feel that he will make an able judge"
 Judge Finn's response to the praise and tributes paid him was very brief. but also very impressive. He expressed himself as being very grateful to his neighbors and friends for their thoughtfulness and for the testimonial. Tt is the first celebra- tion of the honor that has come to me and it is just the kind of gath ering prefer. As l look around this room and observe men, who. have been my neighbors for years and whom I regard as my friends, c. Ho nv Ur ed to all. I am going to try hard to live up to the expectations of my friends and trust that in the fu- ture no one will have occasion to regret the confidence imposed in me-"
 Judge Finn in his remarks paid a splendid tribute to those, whose sac rifices, encouragement, devotion and love made it possible for him to grasp opportunities that equipped him for life's battles-his, father and mother of beloved memory.
 Practically all of the speakers were of one mind in their hopes, that the appointment of Judge Finn to the court of common pleas was but the initial step in a bril- liant career. It also emphasized that whatever the future held for
 
 Judge Finn and regardless of what honors may be showered upon him he would always remain to the res idents of Waterville just Ed" Finn, ideal neighbor and friend.
 Entertainment was furnished by Hughes and Hughes and Schoeck, a comedy team: Steve O'Brien. plan ist; Lewis Kerwin. tenor; George Grenier. dancer and Billy Lonergan. pianist.
 In addition to the speakers mem tioned, others at the dinner were Frank Bailey, Patrick Brehney.@ James Burns, Charles Deegan, Charles Denehy. Charles Draper. William Harrington. Dr Alfred Finn. Arthur Hayes. Walter Jarvis. Ben jamin Johnson, Alfred Kenney. Jo- seph Kenney, Arthur Kramer, Samuel Kramer, John M. Lynch, George Mulligan, Robert Rose. Da- vid Ryan, Patrick Shea. Francis Skehan, Daniel Sullivan, Leon Tot ten, Robert Waters, Dr Robert watkins. Patrick Winston and Adel- bert Woods.