The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-30

The return visit yesterday of members of the Holy Name society of St Mary's parish New London to the Holy Name men of st Francis %axier parish of this city proved to be n great success. and according to some of the speakers marks the beginning of exchange meetings of Holy Name societies all over the state. The New Lon don party arrived here shortly after ? o'clock in Short Line bus, in charge of George Alger, attired In costume similar to that worn by footmen of kings in the old world, so that the vehicle attracted much attention as it swept along the street and thence to the head quarters of the Rod and Gun club in Hopeville where an excellent | program was rendered.
 The visitors were chaperoned by Rev James T. Butler and Sergeant N. $. Smith of the New London i police department. They were met | by large number of members of the St Francis Holy Name society, under the direction of Rev John Dillon, Daniel Baldwin, president. of the society. and others. all of whom were kept busy during the afternoon and part of the even- ing entertaining the visitors. so that while Waterbury did not ex- coed New London in the matter of entertaining. 1t came well up to it, and the party left for their homes convinced St Francis Xavier Holy Name society Is com posed of royal entertainers as well as first class "45" players.
 The card game was played In what was at one time the Pearl factory, which Is still in good state of preservation, and after a lively contest ended In q victory for the local team by score of 95 to 94 points. While the game was hotly contested, there was no confusion. not an angry word heard from start to finish, although at times some of the players brought down their fists on the tables with such force that the sound could be heard all over the place.
 At the close of the card game dinner was served by members or the local Holy Name society un- der the direction of Ray Cough. lan.. who won the reputation or being very able chef. After the good things were disposed or Father Dillon introduced several speakers, including Rev James O'Connor of St Francis Xavier parish, Rev James T. Butler, Ser geant smith and Captain Me Shane of New London. Judge Gormley of Naugatuck.. and Mar tin Scully of Waterbury The principal topic touched upon was where the next game would be played, so that the victors might be known us soon as possible. Nothing definite was decided upon, but Judging by what was said both sides are anxious for another meeting and when 1t comes off It will be held on neutral ground. probably at Charles Island, in Mii- ford.
 While the card game and din- ner were features of the occasion, the singing and dancing bouts which took place on the veranda of the caretak CTS cottage brought more applause than at the tables. Attorney Vincent Scully made a short address in which he express ed the hope that such gatherings as he was addressing, will be con. tinued until they become general with Holy Name societies all over the state. He paid n nice com pliment to Father Butler for his work as an organizer during all the years he spent in Waterbury and was glad to see he Is con tinuing the good work In New London.
 Dancing was indulged In by John Fttzmaurice and Michael Goggins of this city. George. Ryan. Timotny Danaher and James Murphy or New London, to music furnished on the accordion by Mrs B. Lyons. Each dancer selected the tune that suited himself. John Fitzmaurice st tepped about to the music or s.The Sailors Hornpipe"; Michael Goggins selected Miss McLeod Reei": and the New London men preferred "Thc Foxhunter's Jlg,
 "Iaste to the Wedding" and "Tne wind That Shakes the Barley NC decision was made but all admitted that each contestant was an expcrt at the business, and here anu there somebody shouted that Fltz- maurice had put all the others m inc shade. but this was stoutly denied by some of the New Lon. dor ,dcicratIon. All agreed that aimost anybody could dance to the lively airs furnished in such an insniring manner by Mrs lyons. songs were rendered by William riasby. Eddie Keenan and Michael Ciasbv of this city. And Captain and Patrick Shea of New London. Besides Father Butler and Ser gcant smith. tho New London dele