The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-11

Pete Kenny, that genial cashier of the C.R.&L. Co.,, was vending his way from the Elks' clubhouse last Saturday night, or early Sun day morning. He with about 3O( other brothers" had enjoyed Pa Egan's dinner and the splendic show that is one of the features oi this unique banquet. Pete, one o! that old-time and highly respected Kenny family of Hamilton avenue was waiting for his sidekick Chris Braun, one of the towns leading plumbers: better known as Kris Kringle" in which role he has starred for years and years.
 As he was about to enter MT. Braun's car, Pete saw fellow come from the clubhouse, carry ing Q big battle. He recognized him
 immediately aS one of Pat Egan'S kitchen men. He saw him place
 the big kettle in a nearby car. Pete went over to inspect the ket-
 tie after the fellow had returned to the club. The kettle was warm. Pete knew there was something good In 1t. Just then Chris showed up. "Chris'' exclaimed Pete, "here, let's get this kettle out of this car"
 "What's in it?" said Chris.
 "It's full of good hot chicken" said Pete. 'T just saw one of Pat Egan's men bring 1t out of the kitchen"
 "All right said Chris. "we'lI go up to my house, have a nlghtcap and a real feed, before we call 1t a night" So they with couple of other friends started for the Braun homestead.
 But as they were passing St John's church, Chris stopped the car and said, Pete, how do you know that kettle is full of chickenp" Tt must be-" said Pete. There was plenty of chicken left over as know lots of fellows, who did not eat too much.
 ''Well, let's be sure" said Chris, i've will open 1t up and then we'll be positive" So they cut off the cords which secured the cover and took a look. What 8 shock they received! The kettle was full of gravy very greasy. The only thing that Pete was right about was that the kettle was hot, good and hot. .'You certainly are a pip said Chris to Pete.
 ''What will we do with it?" queried Pete. ''Well, we might just as well take 1t back to the ear because Pat Egan will per- haps fire that fellow, if he finds that the kettle Is lost. So they had to beat 1t back with the ket- tie. As Pete was saying good night to Chris he also added "Be sure. Chris don't say anything about that chicken" Of course Chris did not tell very many.
 The EllEs bowling league seems Co get better with age. It is now thirty three years old. Many mem bers. who wished to bowl the past season, could not be accommodated. ZAP Koskey. that genial business man who runs the big paint store with Commissioner Bill Verriker, was the chairman of the commit tee the past year. His regime was one, of most successful ever. He did not care, however, to take another shot at 1t, so very able successor was chosen for next year. He is none other than Harry Cashin, who with "Commissioner" Bill Cunningham, does such 8 swell job with Cashin's milk.
 Although the members kick in plenty of money for the dinner and show, the clubhouse Is more or less of 8 mad house the night of this shindig. The members come early and stay late. For years the dinner has been at- tended by pretty much the same people, who would not miss 1t on a bet. Some of the members including POStmasteE Dan Sui- livan of WatertOwn, Jimmie Courtney with red, white and blue vests, Warren Cook, Pete Gill; gan, the John Mccormack of the club, Leroy Fox, Bill Stanton, the w.k. umpire; Commissioner Paddy CrOnin, Asa York, Matte Shea, the Walnut street restaurateur, the two Tom LawlOrS, Herman Lux, Whit Moody, Leaman Har- vey, Frank Campbell, and some others, have been present at all the dinners. In the Olden days the festivities started at o'clock Instead of g.
 Among those present Saturday night was Mayor Monagan, Senator John Tobin, Commissioners Wendell cross and Bill Ramon of the police board, Commissioners Bill Verriker and Marty Sullivan, Commissioner John Savino of the board of works, s'Chris" Harmon, who sang his popu- lar ballad "When I Become the Mayor" Joe McNellis, the Middle bury electrician with the million dollar personality, County Commis- eIoner Dan Mahaney who delivered his annual speech when the crowd foliered we Want Mahaney."
 Alzs Deputy Fire Chief Francis EeulIy. Phil Riley of the Prince 0eeEKe hatel, New York. and his nsn, Pan; Lieut.. Johnny Thomp- son taat emt of service, and Col. NilI noady, also one 0f Che recent hmne mgrlgmlsi Tom Flanagan, DNemnal man for the Conn. Light q Fewer Co, Sim Mccarthy and Capt Miil Pollard, Che elub'a popu- aF a.awAT1E, komwlnGloneF DnB