The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-20
'sShip Ahoy," We're Coming!

the society was held after the drive report, with the largest attendance in many years. Favorable reports were received on the card party which was conducted for the bene- 1t of the drum corps last month, and also on arrangements for the communion breakfast which is to be held on Mothers day, May 10. A committee was appointed to con- sider whether the society should be represented at the Holy Name Con- ventio nat New York city in the early part of September Martin Tehan is chairman, assisted by Jo- seph Mulcunry and Dennis Curtis.
 Grady Speaks
 The principal speaker of the even- ing was Prof. George Grady, of Am sonia high school. His subject was Should We Arm, and several se- crets of the World war which have been disclosed in recent years formed the background of his topic. The address was very timely, being coincidental with the signing of the Armistice which ended hostilities be- tween the Fitzmaurice West SiderS and the Curtis East Siders.
 Rev. James O'Connor, chaplain of the society, thanked and congratu- lated the men for the fine work they have accomplished for the so- ciety. He stressed the fact that al- though intense rivalry was the manifested reason for the energy of the men in procuring new members, he knew that they were, in truth, working for the spiritual and fra ternal benefits which could be de- rived from the work, and results Of the work. Father O'Connor stated that he did not think it an exag- geration when he considered his Holy Name society the largest and outstanding in the city. At the close of the meeting, buttons were dis tributed to all who had taken an ac- tive part in the campaign.
 Moving pictures, realattve to safety on the highway, were presented through the courtesy of the Citizens Traffic Safety Council, under the personal direction of John Crowley.
 Basketball Banquet
 Adolph Reymond, financial sup porter of the Reymond Hillies, and Chick Kelley, sports editor or tne Waterbury American will be the principal speakers at the testimonial banquet, feting the first two teams in the senior league of the Com munity house, which will be held at the Community house tomorrow night.
 The banquet is an annual affair, and this year the Community Five, league champions, and the second place Raymond Hillies will be feted. William Shea, house supervisor, IS chairman of arrangements, and Francis Kelley will be fill the role o1 master of ceremonies.
 Earbendcrs' Banquet
 The Earbenders brought thelr "45" tournament season to happy close with banquet and dance at the Community house last Saturday night. About thirty-five couples at tended. Thomas Reynolds as master of ceremonies introduced Rev. James Coughlin and William Kelley as principal speakers.
 The Earbenders will completely finish their season one week rom Friday night, when they sponsor their annual card party on May l.
 Church Notes
 Instruction classes in preparation for first holy communion will com mence this afternoon at 3:45 ana continue each Monday and Friday at the same time thereafter.
 Glasses of instruction in religion for high school students will be held as usual this evening in the pa- rochial school at 2 o'clock.
 All masses at St. Francis Xaviers church will be on daylight saving time.
 The Holy Name Bowling league came to 8 close at St. Francis al- leys yesterday afternoon.
 "The Radio Family"
 "The Radio Family" one act comedy to be presented at xaverian hall Friday evening, April 24, was pre-viewed by the children Of the parish yesterday afternon. The par ish hail was filled to capacit with children, desirous of seeing the play before it is staged for the general public.
 Fife and Drum Corps
 St. Francis Xavier's Fife and Drum Corps was reinstated in the Connecticut Pliers and Drummers association yesterday at the 51st arl- nual meeting at Perke's hall in New Haven. The local corps was repre- sented by T. D. O'Connor, instruc- tor. The gathering voted to hold the annual competitive meet at Pawtucket, R. T., on August 2, at which time the Fire King Fife and