The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-20
conferred by a representative o1 the French government.
 Brass City Delegation

COnIeTreQ Dy representative OI the French government.
 Brass City Delegation
 The Brass City delegation, head ed by the Corporal Coyle Post. American Legion drum corps in- cluded the Disabled American Vet erans, Yankee Division, Veterans of Foreign Wars. They appeared in the second section of the Third division, immediately following the National Blind Veterans. John P. Barry of Waterbury was in the mounted division of the parade staff.
 The parade which started at 10:30 o'clock was led by an escort from the New Haven Police De- pertinent followed by the marshal, Brigadied General James A. Hag- gerty of the S5th Infantry. The chief of staff was Major Edward L. White of the reserve corps who proceeded the mounted staf whose members were Col. c. w. Comfort, 18th Medical regiment, Colonel Lewis L. Field, 102nd Infantry, Lieutenant Colonel James P. Red ding, L. G. Reserve, Major Law renee A. Quinn, Infantry, Major James M. Quinn, Major William G. Thoms, Major James W. Carroll, Major Nelson R. Durant, First Lieutenant Raymond w. Hayward, Past Commander Charles P. Dun- lay, John P. Barry, chief of staff, Past Commander James Breslin, Do ck uSna a In, Nugent, Vice-chairman William J. Lynch and Past Commander Rob- ert Derbacher.
 Major Houley in Command
 The first division marshal was Major Joseph, P. Houley of the 102nd Infantry, while Captain Sel- don R. Mott acted as chief of stan. The aides were First Lieutenant William F. Carr and Second Lieu tenant James J. Cunning, followed by the 102nd Infantry band and the various units.
 Commander Albert S. Fabian acted as marshal of the second di- vision of the D. A. V. The third division was headed by Honorary Marshal, Hon. Frank Hayes; mar shal, PastCommander John J. Simpson, with Commander John H. Clifford as chief of staff. Delega- tions from the far west and sou thern states completed the second section, while the New Haven chapter of the D. A. V. occupied the entire third section.
 The parade passed in review be- fore stands erected on Temple street near the Center church. Among the notables on the stand were Governor Wilbur l.. Cross, Mayor John Murphy of New Ha- ven, state and city officials. Gold Star mothers, members of the Grand Army of the Republic and other distinguished persons. The marshal and staff reviewed the demonstration from a position on Goffe street near College street.
 Drum Corps Contest
 In the afternoon at 1880 o'clock all drum corps who participated in the parade will hold a contest at Yale field. An hour later the fifth and final session of the convention will take place at Hotel Taft and which will be followed by the an- nual election of officers. The La- dies Auxiliary will hold similar ceremonies at the same time. The activities of the evening will in- clude the annual military ball at the Goffe street armory.
 The conclusion of the convention will be marked tomorrow with a meeting of the new national execu- tive committee at the Taft to be held at II a. m., which is to be followed at 1 o'clock with a ban- quet for old and new officers. The executive committee will again go into session at 3 o'clock and the adjournment order will be issued at this time.
 Pledges To Bonus
 New Haven, Conn.,, July 2O.- (UP).-Pledged to a demand for immediate payment of the cash bonus, disabled American veterans today prepared to, wind up their national convention with a spirited floor fight over election of officers.
 The bonus issue, one which many SOtSht U 6FV2us WdS UHOu8nt Oc- fore the convention by Rep. Wright Patman, Texas, author of the vetoed adjusted service compensa- tion bill who told the delegates late yesterday ''the issue is very much alive" and that members of the house and senate are on the alert and they know another opportun- ity is going to he given them at this session to vote on it."
 He said he believed there was a reasonable hope it will be paid"
 Objection Was Made
 Objection to adoption of a reso- lution was led by Joe McQueen. St. Louis, Mo-, a former national commander.
 Don't let any adjusted payment or compromise take away any ben- eiits we have fought for." he warned. Don't let any action here jeopardizs the benefits you now enjoy"
 Bonus advocates succeeded in defeating, by a vote of 70 to co, motion Go table the issue. The resolution was passed by about the same margin Of votes.
 Immediately afterWaFd, Patman, Frank Irwin. Hollywood, caiis.. and Frank Haley Brooklyn ", Ya were elected to q epecIai committee fo make . personal sppeaI e son' erens.
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