The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-23
Enthusiasm Reigns
 Asp. O.. Clerks Meet
Restoration of Pay Cuts Asserted By Speakers at
 Convention Election of Officers Postponed

Declarations by several of the day's speakers that pay cuts would be restored and that every effort would be made to secure an increase to meet higher living costs were the signals for enthu- siastic demonstrations in the course of the 36th annual conven- tion of the United National Asso- citation of Post Office Clerks, held here yesterday at the Elks' Club and at The Elton.
 John J. Barrett, national presl- dent of the clerks association, speaking at the banquet last night, predicted that the house will fol- low the senate in voting restora- tion of pay cuts to postal employees. MT Barrett left for Washington immediately after. his speech to continue his activities with the Natonal Legislative Council, which is sponsoring the measure.
 For the first time in it's history, the convention adjourned without electing new officers and Edgar D. Dwyer of this city remains as pres ident of the state body until the adjourned business meeting is re- opened in this city on May 30th.
 The colorful banquet and dance, held in the main ballroom of The Elton last night, climaxed a day of mixed business and pleasure for the delegates and members who flocked into the city for the con- vention despite the handicaps of snow-filled highways. The ban quet committee, headed by Harold Blacker, had made arrangements to the minutest' detail and theSev ming program proceeded smoothly. Despite the necessity of having the dinner-dance start earlier to al- low out-of-town members to make train and bus connections, the ar engagements for seating and enter tainment were planned and eXe- cuted without a hitch.
 More than 300 were present for the festivities at The Elton. Nor gan T. Burke, general committee chairman, introduced Postmaster James T. Kelley, who served as toastmaster. With the speaking program cut down materially in order to allow MT Barrett and others to make their trains, the speakers confined themselves to short and pertinent remarks.
 Edgar D. Dwyer, who was to have retired as state president, ex- pressed his thanks to the members for their cooperation with him and the organization during the past year.
 Joseph J. Smith of New York, president of Branch 1. largest unit in the national organization, called postal workers the governments "forgotten men" and ventured the hope and prediction that the pres ent administration would remove them from that class.
 Frank Green, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, extended the city's welcome to the guests. He reminded them that Waterbury had always been noted for it's hos pitality and extended them an in- Vitation to convene here again. MT Green declared that he spoke for the city's merchants in expressing public appreciation of the fine work done by ex-Postmaster All bert N. Colgrove. Postmaster James T. Kelley and the entire postal force here.
 Other speakers were Clarence Dewitt of New York and Andrew Walker, financial secretary of Branch 1, New York. Guests in- cluded former Postmaster Col grove, Postmaster Irving Byington of Norwalk, Postmaster A. N. Wellman of Torrington and Post master Thomas Horan of South Norwalk.
 During the dinner there was music, played by Jack Fitzgerald and his orchestra. Dancing fol- lowed the banquet. and though scheduled to end at midnight, was continued until after o'clock at