New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 22, 1915, Page 3

GONSCRIPTION WILL BE FOUGHT BY IRISH John Redmond Declafes in British House of Commons “Buston Store " Follow- the Crowd fo the ‘fiig Store Where You ~ Gan Find the Largest and ~_Best Assortment in the “City of Christmas Gifts. PARISIAN IVORY, An variety, 25c to $1.50. NOW IS THE TIME TO LAY IN YOUR SUPPLY OF HOFFMANN’S GENUINE GERMAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES We have a full stock of our own made HONEY CAKES in packages, HONEY NUTS (Pfeffernusse) SPRINGERLE Anis Drops, Hearts, Animal Cookies, Gingerbread mén, etc. As we use best quality Honey in our goods, they will be found superior, finer and soft- than the usual factory goods. ) Get your supply early, while our stock is complete. FRESH ~ BageAllen & Co. (« » / HARTFORD / Store Open Evenings Until Christmas. SANTA CLAUS IS IN OUR TOYLAN EVERY DAY, CHILDREN! HE WILL GREET YOU IN OUR NEW DEPT.ON THE SECOND FLOOR HELLOQ, BOYS. ELECTRICAL TRAINS ERECTOR TOY SETS make more The boys are all crazy about the models than any other mechanical toys. | trical train which we are showing. They keep the boy amused for weeks | watch them fascinated, for a'long 4 and are instructive also. You couldn’t How much fun they will get ou get a better gift for your boy. them at home. No. 1, $1.00, No. 1, A, $1.00. We have them at all prices, too, No. 2, $2.00; No. 2, A, $1.00. the most inexpensive one is of just No. 3, $3.00; No. 3, A, $2.00. fine quality and workmanship as the No. 4, $5.50; No. 5, $7.50. which sells for $30.00. No. 6, $10; No. 7, $15.00. You can get one at $3.50, $4.50, $4 REAL MILITARY GUNS $8.50 and $18.00. i With bayonets. Boys like TOOL CHESTS AND ROC priced 25c. HORSES * g EXTRA SPECIAL Tool Chests, $1.50, $2.50, $3:50, Wind-up trains, consisting of engine | and $10.00. { T and :tender,3 cars and figure 8 95c Rocking Horses at $4.75, $5. : rack ROn |y R oS and $10. ~ Always acceptable gifts. London, Dec. 22.—Premier Asquith made his long expected statement on the allies’ military position in the House of Commons yesterday in con- nection with the introduction of a ‘‘supplementary estimate” providing for the raising of the numerical strength of the British army from 3,000,000 to 4,000,000 men. The House was crowded and the premier’s speech was listened to earnestly and silently. In the Peers’ gallery, Lord Fisher, the former first Sea Lord, and Earl Derby, director of recruiting, occupied the most prom- inent position, above the clock. The prime minister, as usual, got to the heart of his subject in his open- ing sentences and declared that al- though the British fighting forces in the various theaters now amount to more than 1,250,000 men, the war's demands were such as necessitated calling out the empire’s ‘“recruitable maximum.” Irish Oppose Conscription. Although the premier did not put himself on record as either for or against conscription, John Redmond, leader of the Irish nationalists, at the close of Mr. Asquith’s speech, flung a bombshell by declaring that the nationalists would oppose con- scription by every means in their power. And John Dillon followed with a severe arraignment of the immense HANDKERCHIEFS for Men, Wom- ‘. Zen and Children. Never before have "“we made such a showing singly or boxed. Plain, fancy in Initial Crepe fle Chine and Silk White and colored, blg variety, 25c each. JEWELRY. A busy counter with us just now. See what wonderful val- ues we are offering for 25¢ to 60c. them, m ROSARY BEADS put up in nice boxes, 25c to $1.50. For Christmas remember Hoffmann’s gl POCKETBOOKS for ladies, all SQUASH and Home Made MINCE PIES. the latest styles top strap, etc, .25c ) to $1.50. BILLFOLDS for Men, big variety, 26c to $1.50. HAND AND VANITY BAGS. A great showing of the latest ideas, j0c to $5.00. PULLAR & NIVEN SLOPER RESIGNS AS AM. HDW. SECRETARY Is Succeeded By George T. Kimball-~ Action Taken On Death Of a~ 8. C. Dunham. Hon. Andrew J. Sloper, whose brain ! conceived‘the idea, and whose mind ! planned the amalgamation of the : various local factories into the Amer- ican Hardware corporation, has re- | signed his position as secretary of the | corporation and has been succeeded George T. Kimball,. In accepting his resignation, the directors passed the, following vote: “In accepting the resignation of An- | drew J. Sloper as secretary of this corporation we wish to record our ap- preciation of the ability and faithful ness with which, from the foundatiou fithls corporation, he has discharged e duties and responsibilities of his office.” The usual quarterly dividend of 13 ver cent. was declared, payable Jan- uary 1 to stockholders of record. of December 21. . A resolution was also adopted on the death of S. C. Dunham, a director of the corporation. GERMAN STEAMER SUNK. Leros and Other Craft Sent tp Bottom in Sea of Marmora. f London, Dec. 22.—An Athens dis- | patch to Reuter’s Telegram company )./says that a British submarine has sunk the German steamer Leros and otRgr craft in the Sea of Marmora. The steamer Leros was owned by the Deutsche Levante line of Ham- burg| She was 2,679 tons and 291 feet long and was built in 1905. When last reported she was at Constanti- nople. [ Hargreaves’ ' GIFT SHOP offers a surpassing assortment of ap- propriate gifts for the Christmas sea- son. Wonderful Mechanical Toys for | the Boys, pretty little Nic-Nacs for the Girls, and a few 'Very Special -made embroideries and Fancy Pieces stitched by Harriet Hargreaves | herself for discriminating women folk are on sale at i~ 91 ARCH STREET “ Everything for the Christmas Trce <, and Table. The Original Decorating Concern of New Britain (established 1904), mak- ing a specialty of ¥ DECORATIONS in bunting and electric for Banquets, Balls, Fairs, Weddings and every event where Skill and Taste in this line are | exacted. AWNINGS FOR EVERY PURPOSE. ) CANOPIES. .fli?z(aaves’flscnratingcn. British war leadership, ihquiring:— ‘What is the use of sending out more troops to be led by men like those responsible for the Suvla Bay and Anzac failures?” Tribute to Soldiers. The premier’s statement of the need of the army for “every fit man’’ included a warm tribute to the over- seas soldiers, and he took pains to mention particularly ‘““the men eager to be attested who have made appli- cation from far distant places—Hong Kong, Rhodesla, California,” adding: “This has been a comentary on the lethargy of some of those here at home. No more splendid exhibition of patriotism and self-denial could be conceived, or one more calculated to carry convictions to the heart of all our gallant allies.” Refers to Derby Plan. Referring to the Derby scheme, Mr, Asquith said the report from Lord Derby had been sent to him only Mon- day evening and was now being con- sidered by the members of the cabinet Therefore, any statement regarding the government policy on this sud- Jject must be deferred. He indicated, however, that another chance would be given those who had not yet re- sponded, saying:— “Those who havg been disposed to hang back may now seize the oppor- tunity set them by the mass of their fellow countrymen.” Dardanelles Retirement. Turning to the military situation, the premier said that the retirement from the Dardanelles position—with the notable exception of the posi- tion at the tip of the peninsula— had. been taken on the advice of Gen- eral Monro and Earl Kitchener. “The refirement,” he continued, “was an operation of peculiar hazard, for the least misjudgment might have led to serious loss. It was carried out by the navy and army combined in a manner for which no praise could be too high and which will give the serv- ices enduring frame in the annals of warfare. “With the exception of a relatively small propoption of the stores and a very few guns, which had to be left behind and which were Hestroyed, the whole force at both places was re- moved with perfect serenity. The to- tal casualties—it seems almost in- credible—in the whole operation were two military and one naval, wounded. I am sure that the House will take the earliest opportunity to express its admiration and gratitude to Gemneral Monro for carrying out these difficult operations; while other officers de-~ serving special praise are General Birdwood and Admiral Wemyss, the latter supervising the naval opera- tions. “It is most gratifying to know that these splendid troops were embarked to a new destination without the loss of a single life, and after a short and much needed rest, they will be ready —and, I am sure, also eager—to re- sume their gallant career.” Sums Up War Policy. Summing up the government's war policy, Mr. Asquith said: “In order to win the war we want an adequate supply of trained men to reinforce and augment the army in the field. We want next an ever- growing supply of ammunitions, We want further such a stewardship of { the economic resources of the country as will enable us to lift and carry the financial burden which we are called upon to bear in behalf of ourselves and our allies. “Finally, what perhaps is as im- portant as anything, we want to counteract the advantage the enemy has over us in a single direction, by greater unity and concerted strategic control among the allies. The staff conferences inaugurated in Paris, a fortnight ago, will mean a greater con- centration of purpose, co-ordination of plan, econemy of energy and effective- ness of acticn.” Lloyd George’s Speech. In closing, Mr. Asquith referred to the speech of Mr. Lloyd George, min- ister of munitions Monday, saying: BELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it. 25c at all druggists. \,D;\“\. LS 88 ARCH 81 GR WEST MAIN S EW BRITIAN CONN. "When You Read Do you experience a sensation of eye strain smal or rting, afterwards suffer from aching eyes or headache? If so you need to he fitted to NEW GLASSES, To be sure of good service and fair prices come to F' L. McGUIRE, 276 MAIN STREET Upstairs Over the Commercial Trust Co., LeWitt Bldg.—Telephone kins Printing Co 66 Church Street mpany Christmas Cigars Give “Him” cigars of qual money. You are absolutely safe in giving cigars. cannot get too many of Clark & Brainerd’s cigars, ity. Get them here and save A . man for, no doubt “He” is one of the many whose face is seen at our counter every week. Cigars in holiday packages, priced from 60c to $5.00. Clark 8 Brainerd’s 10)216[C Y K0) 23 ' The Rexall Store I81 MAIN TREET “I agree with the minister of mu- | nitions while at this or that moment the superficial facts of the campaiga seems against us, the facts that really in the long run matter are steadily and growingly on our side. There has been in this war, as in others, an | abundance of error and miscalcula- | tions on both sides, but our will has never wavered for a moment and cur fighting resources, both in men and material, are becoming more ample, | better organized and better mobilized i for the purposes of victory.” | Dillon Makes Fiery Speech. John Dillon, in a fiery speech, op- posed the granting of Mr. Asquith's | request for an additional million men. He said: “The premier’s speech is deplorably lacking in any attempt to justify the adding of the fourth million. We | place no reasonable limit on the size | of the army. We are traveling the road that leads not to victory, but to financial ruin and loss of the war. “The whole principle on which Lord Derby’s groups are arranged is ab- surd, unfeasible. So far as Ireland is concerned, the people are quite pre- pared to share the burden of the war, but they are free people and conscrip- tion cannot be talked of. It would be an act of political insanity to embark on conscription during the war.” James Parker, labor member, speaking in behalf of the Laboritcs, declared: ‘““We are prepared to fight against conscription as hard as we i have fought to get men into the army under the voluntary system.’ Several of the members expressed themselves in favor of conscription. Notice. To Creditors and Noteholders: The First National Bank of Plain- ! ville, located at Plainville in the State of Connecticut, is closing its affairs Al noteholders and other creditors of said association are there- fore hereby notified to present their up | notes or other clalms against the as- sociation for payment. A, A MacLEOD, THOSE CHARACTER DOLLS NOTHING LIKE THEM IN TOWN X / Everybody is enthusiastic about these Dolls. The Mme. Hendror creati WY & 7Y exquisitely characteristic wonderfully droll, true to life. Sold here exclusivel Hartford. The salesgirls dressed in the costumes of some of the dolls " will on you. are 50c. One represents an Indian maiden, the other a Dutch boy. The papog The Indians, $1.75. The Dutch boys and girls, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 $2.00. These dolls are unbreakable. We hav: just secured, from one of the best manufacturers in the...country large collection of choice GLOVE SILK VESTS, TIGHTS AND UNION.SU —all new, fresh stock and of perfect quality, but (most important for you) sold us at a great price concession. These beautiful, garments are made in the cobweb and lace patterns and each will come in a Christmas box. * You will be We state them very conseryatively. GLOVE SILK VESTS AT $1.45—Usually sold at $2 and $2.§0.l§ Frengh: lighted with these values. tailored band tops; GLOVE SILK some have the ribbon strap bodice. In the popu TIGHTS AT $1.95—Usually sold at $3 and $4 per pair. M r flesh: co of them are lace knee with ribbon trimmings. Others are plain = elastic gathe; knee. In flesh color. at $5 and $6. Flesh and white. GLOVE SILK SUITS AT $2.45—These have French band with lace inserti wide lace and ribbon trimmed knee.. Some with plain straight knee.’ Usually s SKATES, 50¢ up. SLEDS CARPET SWEEPERS THERMOS BOTTLES PERCOLATORS TEA BALLS HOT WATER BOTTLES LUNCH BOXES BREAD MAKERS CARVING SETS H. & B. POCKET KNIVE SHEARS and SCISSORS ALARM CLOCKS BISSELL VACUUM SWEEPERS CHRISTMAS # SUGGESTIONS ERECTORS $1.00 to $7.50 AUTO COASTERS ROLLER SKATES WHEELBARROW SAFETY RAZORS “KEEN KUTTER TOOL CHESTS 3 and 5 COIN BANKS AIR RIFLES and PUMP GUNS INGERSOLL WATCHES™™™ ALARM CLOCKS ELECTRIC IRONS z ELECTRIC PERCOLATORS ELECTRIC TEA BALLS S ELFCTRIC TOASTERS ELECTRIC FLASH LIGHTS LANTERNS 73 Arch Street City Items , A beautiful gift, squirrel lined, deer- { skin gloves, $4.25 and $5.00 at Wil- sons.—advt. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston Spear are spending the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Spear’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Parsons, of Camp street. At the last meeting of the I. C. 8. whist club, held at the home of Mrs. J. J. Cronin of Union street, first prize was won by Miss Nellie Cronin and the consolation prize by Miss H. Curry. The club will hold a New Year’'s whist next week at the home of Miss Nellie Cronin on Hartford avenue. A full attendance is desired at the meeting of Lady Wallace lodge, D. of S., this evening as the deputy from Hartford will be present. What you save of your Christmas | Club-money will earn 4 per cent. if deposited in our Savings Department. The Commercial Trust company, New Pritain.—advt. Every housewife wants one of our card index cooking recipe outfits, Ad- kins, 66 Church St.—advt. American Hoslery sweaters at Wil- son's.—advt. New Britain council, No. 26, F. B. L., has postponed its annual meeting from Friday, December 24, to Thurs- day, December 30. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Fine wrist watches, M. C. LeWitt.— advt. Stove Shurberg had advertised will be drawn off at Rapelye’s Stove Store Dec. 22, 7:30 p. m..—advt. Quantity and quality, both in the large size Explorer cigar.—advt. Cooking recipe card index outfits at Adkins, 66 Church St.—advt. Unusual neckwear, well gelected at ‘Wilson’s.—advt. Don’t forget the Toys at Gladdings. MAY DEPORT YOUTH. David Moses Is Being Held At Home Under Qlose Gusrd, * An ecighteen-year-old Pepsian named David Moses is beldi) hel confinement at the town home a ing a hearing before the United immigration commission which consider sending him back to hig tive land as he is physically unfii become a citizen, |/’ " A number of stories have afloat lately to the effect that M had been 1l treated at the home and that while attempting escape he had broken both legs. A. J. Hart of the charity Board Superintendent ‘Kibbe of the home deny this - They state that tried to escape from a third window by means of bed clothes m into a rope and in so doing fell o sprained his ankle.. g Sl The youth hes, beel’sick for time and at present has no money —advt, 1 friends to pay his bills,