The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-09

still doing business the way they did 1t years ago. They are still using the old methods He stated that everyman should take advantage of getting into business for himself. The big mergers and combines are suffering today he said greater than the smaller business concerns. What the country needs now the speaker stated in closing are captains and leaders with faith in our country.
 Rev John J. Fitzgerald; pastor of St Francis church. was the next speaker on the program. Father Fitzgerald stated in his opening re- marks that he never saw such evil dence of faith in his nearly forty five years In the priesthood as he had witnessed this morning with such indictment weather. He said that he felt no better turnout would be possible if the sun was shining. Every mass at St Francis church was as crowded as on any fine Sun day. It was especially edifying, he said. to see 50 large a body of men good cause, especially when 1t re- lates to religion. Father Fitzgerald also touched upon the unrest throughout the world. Many causes have been set. down as being Ire sponsible, but not once has he heard the real cause stated for our coun- try's misery. Depression and un- The Fundamental cause he stated was that people have deserted their God. He cited history showing that when the people had turned against God. he punished them severely and they died the death of the outcast He touched upon present day condi- tions and morals and launched an attack on birth control. Christ, he stated. in h.s wrath had struck dead the first man who advocated birth control. God hasn't changed, he stated, his law today Is the very same as 1t was at that time and he added every doctor, every nurse and every violator of this law will die the death of the outcast. The confidence of the Lord is against those who do evil. History in his opinion Is not serted their God and curse has come upon them. .e.fss,t e., 8t Father Fitzgerald was given a great ovation at the conclusion of his talk.
 Charles McGoyern, editor of the Bridgeport Times-Star who was a guest at the breakfast also gave a very fine address.
 Editor McGovern spoke along
 
 day conditions and the changes that have gone on down through the years. He recited many humorous stories to illustrate his points
 Ex-City Clerk Frank Donegan of Bridgeport and Rev Timothy J. Byrnes also spoke briefly. Warden Frank T. Green was scheduled to. called out of the borough.
 The ntertainmant nrorram feat- ured two solos by Miss Anna Hughes, well known local singer. She sang My Galway Rose'' and Reach ing for the Moon'. A specially musi- cal act by the Yacht Club Orchestra Trio. Music during the breakfast was rendered by Buckmiller's Yacht Club Orchestra.
 The March meeting of the board of charities Is scheduled to be held tonight at o'clock in the office of Superintendent of Charities Herbert Johnson. This will be the last meet ing of the board before the end of the fiscal years and 1t Is expected that Superintendent Johnson will have and interesting report to pre- sent: The department on account Of the business depression is now away over It's appropriation and 1t Is be- lieved that 1t will be necessary to expend 0 large sum this month to carry 1t through.
 Evergreen Chapter will elect off, cers at a meeting to be held Thurs day afternoon in Masonic hall. The meeting will be preceded by a dinner to be served at o'clock. Card playing will follow the meeting.
 Heads of the local street depart ment reported this morning that little damage resulted In the borough yesterday from the storm that ragged throughout the day. At first 1t was feared that the heavy rain would do damage to several projects that are under way in the borough, especially sewer excavation work and work on the rip ray wall along the river. In- vestigation today disclosed that the storm had done very little damage.
 Death of James Mcintosh.
 James c. Mcintosh. well known and highly esteemed resident of Nau- gatuck for over fifty years died Sat- urday morning at his home. 10? Elm street. The deceased had been i'll for several weeks. For many years Mir Mcintosh was employed by the c. I. n. Glove Company as an upper cutter. For some time he has been retired. Besides his wife he Is survived by one daughter, Miss Kathleen Mcintosh of this borough, one brother. Leo Mcintosh of Gard iner, N Y., and one sister, Mrs Arthur Decker of Great Harrington, Mass. The funeral was held this afternoon from his home at o'clock. Services were conducted by the Rev Edward R. Hance of the Congregational church. Burial was In Grove cemetery.
 Funeral of William RabtOy.
 The funeral of William Rabtoy. 20 months old son of MT and Mrs Arth- UT J. Rabtoy of 17 Highland Circle, who died Saturday morning In the waterbury hospital was held this morning from the. house at 10 O. clock. Burial was in St James ceme- tery.
 Forum Wednesday Night.
 Prof. Harry +. Ward, professor Of Christian ethics at Union Theologi- cal Seminary in New York, will be the speaker at the fifth of the series of forum talks to be given in the Methodist Episcopal church on Wed- nesdny night. Prof War will talk on "The Challenge of Unemploy- ment." Prof Ward is a'trained econ omist, a lecturer, writer and leader of thought among liberal labor and church groups. He has made un- employment one of his special stu. dies. At this time his talk should prove timely and interesting.
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