New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 1, 1915, Page 12

B Building Fund With Gift of $2.50) i FHold A orts fo t Crawford Retained. Fe another New Britain ding sed at the an- tors held in erce rooms at . All but three resent and the and superin- nd approved. presided and s started, the 33,5600 for the year. thing for her ORD. ing’s session, of the men rong talk on | a, Boys’' club 50 gold piece to him as the e new build- erning the to state who perintendent ed to retain for another consecutive* prge of al report of | If you ! §/ generation, of business.” at the B ng influence boys and di- right chan- today by our n institution lell without. pgate attend- cluding our than 16,000 ttendance of room § has nce afound and fkept ! pd influence e past year. ttractive and ated as anv hem a placo e them =« play greuad ail after the u stint them pay it play. solving the , crime and lar investerd lewer :gn.m. ess poferty, homes} bet- nd a stronger “the citiZons of jails, 500 boys ’ club for 10 boys in'a y an oppor- pnd when gs, he soun eased with d ‘out. Tt took in the ven the ar- ome, thu d in thei or the home, s of our in- _strengthen- me. ou the work ave to visit B at work to | done, and or a boy to repairing in jwonder the ub to thank ere repaired d good ser warm and pnting hent. t is the dy- ds of stunts by the boys. will | which_ the ¢ al coul | nnual Meeting and r Year---Superin- three inter- into years, Gym classes are divided cla junior to 11 mediate 11 to 13 years. , - For the first time since the: Boys' iclub was organized twenty-three vears ugo the annual reports of the ofticers and superintendent appeared this year in book form. This innova- tion is a most acceptable’ one and was brought about through the en- e1gy of Superintendent Crawford. On the front cover of the book is an artistic design, drawn by James Mc- Dermott of the Grammar school, and | inclosed are twenty pages rich in material and elaborate with many photographs. On the first page Superintendent Crawford has arranged the names of the officers and directors while in the center of the page is a photograph of a group of Boys’ club members. Then follows the directors’ report and the superintendent’s report in which is interspersed a picture of the club | basketball team, which won seventeen | out of twenty games played, a half page illustration of the proposed new club building which would cost $20,- €00, a picture of the summer garden exhibit at the RBerlin State fair and a photograph of Stephen P. Coffey, ! who won the silver cup for having the prize garden, and lastly a photograph of the Boys' club as they appeared on parade, taken on Elm street. Two other comic cuts also are:interesting. One shows some small boys, being ar- 1ested and taken to the police station and the opposite picture shows the youngsters trailing into’ ‘the Boys’ club—the remedy of the evil. Pictorially, however, the'big feature of the book is the double page picture showing a partiall view of the 1914 gardens with the boys at work. Several of the ~quotations in the 1'book are: original, with the superin- !'tendent and otHers are quoted from such men as Judge Ben Lindsey. { Svperintendent Crawford says 500 koys can be cared for in a Boys’' club i for what jt costs to maintain ten boys in a reform school, Another { guotation is: “When you save a man Yyou ‘save a unit, when you save a boy j¥ou save the whole multiplication i table. Twenty-third Annual Report. The directors’ report as ‘printed in this pamphlet, follows: The twenty-third vear of the New | Britain Boys’ club has just drawn to a close and we do not hesitate to say that it has been the most successful, from every standpoint, in the history of the club. For statistics and details we refer you to the superintendent's report, which appears on another rage. This is unquestionable’ evi- honest, industrious and sober, and in many respects our best citizens, al- though very poor; but the family is large and the home is small, consist- | ing of a kitchen and two or three bedrooms, and where the kitchen alone is not the place where food is; prepared and clothing washed, hut| as well the dining room and living room of the whole family. The mother in such families is a gaod woman, she is engaged in the work of her household from early morn- ing until late at night, her labors prevent her from enjoying many min- utes of repose, her tasks are as bur- densome as woman can well bear, vet through all the discouraging drudg- ery of her lot she preserves her faith in God, maintains her honesty, perse- veres in het industry and in the face of all her discouragement is glorious | in her nobility of true womanhood. Do you feel that it is fair to such] a weman to have her family, fre. quently a large and noisy one, forced | upon her, for attention and enter- tainment during the evening, or wauld she be better pleased and wouldn’t her mind be more at ease! if she could know that her boys were in some place of good moral tone, where they were being amused and taught something of value to them. Daes it not seem to you that her burden would be lightened, and if it happened that of an evening she had a spare hour feeling that her chil- dren were safe, she could improve such time fully and to her own ad- vantage. 3 Many of the boys we come into close contact with are worthy of all the assistance we can give them on the uphill road to manhood, and at best we cannot overlook the fact that a boy of today will have in his hands the reins of power tomorrow. Treasurer H. L. Platt's report is as follows: Receipts. ..$2,396.89 1,072.06 Donations Tag day i v.e...$3,468.95 Disbursements 3,428.30 Balance in bank Nov, Disbursements. +..$ 762,39 1,441.69 75.60 45.51 33.95 Rent . Sup’t. and Asst’s salary Stationery "and printing.... Electric . lighting . Telephone Miscellaneous 1,079.16 ¥ $3,428.30 H. L. PLATT, Treasurer. Above report examined and found to be correct, W. H. JUDD, Auditor. Praise From Abroad. Praise for the New Britain Boys’ club comes from away across the At- lantic, the head of the Shaftsburg Boys’ club at Birkenhead, England, writing that he has familiarized him- self with the work done by the New Britain boys and heartily approves, wishing that he had the available land so he could start a summer garden in his realm. Thus it may be seen that New Brit- ain’s fame has spread even to all dence of the value of the work done. 1 No one can doubt that this club has | Leen a factor in bettering the con- ditions of our city. Our club is centrally located on Lafayette street, near Main, and used excl vely by boys. Our superinten- dent, Mr. Crawford, is particularly gifted in this work. Besides the i regular work at the club, many. boys, thought by the authorities fit candi- dates for the State have, through Mr. Crawford’'s influ- ,ence been given another chance. Tositicns were secured, and in prac- tically all instances these boys are now leading clean, straightforward ; lives. i We look Reform school, forward some day iubhouse of our own, with a good gymnasium, proper bathing facilities and helpful industrial classes. The dirceters sincerely appreciate the I'earty encouragement that has al- rcady been given the work by the ‘1n(-‘mls of our boys, and trust that }t'neir efforts have merited the assur- jance of the same co-opcration in the | future. Senior 13 to 16 years. Basketball games have been playved two nights a week. Twenty games have been ! played with outside teams, the club iwinning 17 out of the 20. Arthur i Piltz is taking charge of the physical | department this year and the man- jner in which he is entering into.the i play and games is winning the hearts Eot all the lads. It is as natural for }a boy to,play as it is for him to eat; ,or sleep and boys of all nationalities | tare found here, perhaps spending the | happiest years of their lives. i I wish to take this public oppor- { tunity of thanking the board of di- irectors for their hearty co-operation j with me in the work of the club. I have visited them at their offices during the busiest hours of the d and perhaps taken up much of their l\aluahlc time, but have always met { with unfailing courtesy and atten- tion. We cannot speak too highly of the public press for the interest they have {shown in our boys, for every bus- iness man, today, realizes the tremen- | dous importance of timely advertis- ling in furthering the interests of any 1 enterprise. In this way our work has been presented to men and wom- en to whom me might never have ! had personal access. Boys the Club Helps, There are many philanthropic cit- izens who have quietly refused to do- nate to the support of the Boys' club, believing the place for the boys s l'in the home. to a Many of our boys have no homes, tone or both parents being dead, and these bovs are being cared for by relatives or friends, and it mea much to them to know that these bo) tare not running the streets and form. ing bad habits, but are spending their time in a well-managed club for boys, being well cared for by those who are interested in their welfare. Then there are other boys coming lfrom homes where the parents are ! parts of the world. C. J. Atkinson, executive secretary of the Federated Boys' clubs, has written to the local club asking for phctographs of the club basketball team, a picture of their summer gar- dens and also one of their vegetable cxhibit at the Berlin State fair. These hc will make into lantern slides and use them in his series of lectures about the country. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Funeral of Fary Egelston. The funeral of Fary Clinton Egels- ton, who died at his home in Bridge- port, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from his home there. The body will then be brought to this city and services will be held at the Erwin Mortuary chapel in Fairview cemetery on the arrival of the 1:48 train. The Rev. Dr. T. Edwin Brown, pastor o fthe First Baptist church, will afficiate. Interment will also be in Fairview cemetery. Mrs. Mary, wife of John Reeve of | West. Main street, and Miss Emiiia, wife of Edward Hart, are daughters of the deceased. BRITISH WARSHIP FORMIDABLE SUNK { (Continued from First Page.) vices which have reached here, Austrian and German embassies in | the Turkish capital are transferring | their archives to Asia Minor, fear- ing that action is imminent by the British and French fleets against the Dardanelles and the capital. For-/| eigners, it is stated, are also prepar- ing to quit the capital for the inter- ior. the SWEDISH BETHANY "HOOL. It Now Has a Membership of 385— | Has Money Too. The following officers were elected | at the annual meeting of the Swedish Bethany church ‘Sunday school held | last evening: Superintendents, Au- | gust Frederickson, Emil Carlson; as- | sistants, Emil Sugerloff, Albin West- ling; treasurer, Alfred Nilson; secre- tary, Alfred Peterson; assistant sec- retary, H. Frideen; organist, Lillian Ostlund; assistant, Edna Larson. The school has 385 members at the present time, according to reports presented at the meeting, a gain of fifteen for the year. The receipts for the vear were $740.25 and the dls- bursements $722.02, leaving a balance of $18.23. | | | pink, | to the army and . the games have been played on Frank- BIG WELCOME 1S GIVEN NEW YEAR Bubbles, Joy and Song Greet 1915 at Celebrations in City. When the old year fanned to the striking out tune of the city’s church bells and 1915 took his place at the i bat in the baseball game of time, ke was cheered by thousands who had gathered to celebrate his coming New DBritain. Whatever succeeding days may bring, the first hours of the year were meg.-y and everybody that came in contact with the crowds was in instantly an enthusiast. At the EIK’s club the old year got just as rousing a farewell as did his successor. The dinner started at 10 o'clock and at 2 o'clock the ‘“‘piece de resistance,”” turkey, was quitely slip- ping away amid the noise of cheering and the syncopated music of the or- chestra and the cabaret performers from New York. The Moose, the Eagles and other fradernal organizations had similar celebrations. At the several New Year’s balls the dancers stopped long enough to geta good footingon the New Year's territory and then floated on amid happy greetings. When the everlasting Adam was returning home from his all night revels at about five o’clock this morn- ing, the moon was \eautifully full, as full as a barrel, and the tree in Cen- tral park was only one of several ob- jects that was beautifully 1it. Adam says the moon was “‘right over thar,” and “it was wishing me the best kind of a happy New Year, the dear old darling.” The officer on night duty, however, has corroborated the fact that it was a beautiful morning. The lights on the people’s Christ- mas tree in Central Park: were glitter- ing at the first suggestion of darkness and at 6:30 the Musician's Union band started the concert that attract- ed the biggest crowd since the tree was erected. The Salvation Army fol- lowed, with another concert, after which a union chorus from the churches sang national anthems and Christmas carols which were thrown on the screen by a stereopticon. Watch night services were held at the Trinity M. E. church, . Peo- ple’s church, the German Baptist church, the Swedish Baptist church, the Swedish Bethany, and the Swed- ish TLutheran church. At the latter church refreshments were served nf- ter the services and the address by Rev. Dr. Ohman and a social was en- joyed until 12 o’clack. Many college sfidents home for the holidays attended the H. H. Sorority dance in Booth’s hall last night. Phenix orchestra furnished the music. The patronesses were: Mrs. Eugene J. Porter, Mrs. John E. Martin, Mrs. Herbert L. Mills, Mrs. Eugene Parker and Mrs. Frank A. Porter. Jehuda Halevi Ball, With 110 couples in attendance the annual New.Year's ball of the Jehuda Halevi lodge, 1. O. B. B, was held in New Turner hall last night, a success from every point of view. The grand march was lead by Attorney Morris . Saxe, president of the ledge, and his wife. Benjamin Clark was floor director. The inspiring music, handsomely gowned ladies and the many couples gliding gracefully over the ball room floor gave an appearance that was most pleasing to the eye. The receipts from last night's ball will go to the Jewish war relief fund. At the Firemen's Ball. While many other attractions about the city last night kept the attend- ance at the Firemen's ball below that which it otherwise would have becen, nevertheless there was a good sized crowd present and there were plenty or partners for everyone, Hanna's armory was gorgeously decorated in green and white and presented a pretty .appearance. Fire Chief Fobert M. Dame and Miss Margaret Egan led the grand march with seventy-five couples in their wake. Miss Egan was charmingly gowned and carried a bouquet of pink roses. From 8 until 9 o'clock Judd's or- chestra gave a concert and then the dancing began. There was a series of ell the popular dances, none of which were executed in an offensive manner, and the old fashioned square dances for those who enjoved them. The firemen, and the committees in charge, are being congratulated on their success. $18,852 FOR CHARITY. Philadelphia, Jan. sity 1.—The Univer- | of Pennsylvania committee hav- ing charge of the army-navy football games in this city, has turned navy over Qi of charities 852, the Pennsylvania’s share of the tickets for | the receipts from sale the game played last November. This makes a total of $155,665 which these have from Penn- charities received sylvania for the sale of tickets since lin Field. If you are work don’t wastc your time wan- dermg almlessly about mak- ing a nuisance of yourself in places where the employers have more help than know what to do with. 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