The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19

A Waterbury feature of interest to members of the local lodge or EIks has made it's appearance in the current issue of "The Eastern Elk''. Michael J. Ryan, well known clerk of the school department, re- turns to the firing line" again and renews acquaintance by telling a few old and news ones on some or the boys at "265."
 Under the caption "Snap-Shots' by Mike" Ryan the barrage goes on:
 are all we'll and happy.
 Iris a long time since took my pen in hand to remind you that Waterbury lodge is still on the map: But you see we are both stili husky-the lodge and I.
 The other day brother Thea. w. Maertens of this publication drop ned into my office. He was in town renewing old acquaiintances-and I hope old subscriptions-and told me Editor "Joe" Shafer wanted me 10 eit right down and send In few squibs from Waterbury. Ana here I shoot:
 To begin with. I want to radio my old friends, George Darling or Providence, and extend cordial wei wishes to him-and if he mas faraily. which he should have by now-to the family also. If Char ley McCue of Cambridge happens along. include him, too. And per haps I can also get in contact with my old friend. Jim" Nicholson. Hello, old timers!
 The brothers of 265. as l write this junk, are enjoying their annual clambake at beautiful Lift-tne- Latch -Inn", famous hosteiry run py the sister of brother Art Lunhy: Exalted Ruler, Charley Ahearn, and his efficient aides, predicted that this event would be "one for the books.
 Several old time members will be missed at this years bake. includ- ing Roger Connor, star years ago on the New York Giants: "Bill Doyle. known here for years as "The Village Blacksmith; TAI Rae. who never missed an outing in wears; little Johnny Mccarthy, called the soda king by fl of us, and other brothers who have been called above by the exalted ruler Of all.
 took a stroll down to the club a few nights ago and heard the boys telling a few which I will try to broadcast to you with the hope that the depression" hasn't sunk in too far yet. For, after all, put ting on the "blues" gets you mo- where. As Stewart "Bill" O'Donnell says: "A hen doesn't stop scratching because worms are scarce" q.
 Brother "Jim" Courtney started d off with one about young house. keeper coming into the store and, after a brief survey of some goods, exclaiming: "But really this fish does not look good" Replied the clerk: Madame, if you were as dead as this fish, you wouldn't look good. either"
 Then up spoke Charley" Nc weeney. the terror of motor law violators, telling of stopping n young lady driver that afternoon. "Young lady," said Mac. "you have been speeding and got to pinch you" oh. please, can you do 1t where 1t won't show" she implored. And Mac fell into state of coma.
 Have you seen one of these in struments for detecting false hoods?" chirped Exalted Ruler Charles Ahearn, fire fighter extra ordinary and terror of arsonites Ana simultaneously three brothers (names censored for obvious req sons), answered: "Seen one? mar ried one"
 Brother Rocco Diorio. the mar with the smile that won't come off then arose to depart. "Did you evel hear of the widow who married ar ice-man?" he asked, as he placed his derby at a roguish angle. Well every time the door bell rings. sht pushes him Into a closet" That'l be about all from you Rocco.
 Stewart "Jim" Kilmartin say' that you can believe him or mol