New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 14, 1916, Page 3

NEW. BRITAIN DAILY HI Boston Store THE NEW OUTING FLANNEL GOODS Are Ready for Your Inspec- tion NIGHT GOWNS—White and Stripes, daintily trimmed, “at 59¢, 75¢ and $1.00. Extra sizes, $1.25. SKIRTS—White, and solid colors, AT 25¢, 42¢, 50c and 59c. Stripes PAJAMAS—(Ladies) $1 and $1.50. CHILDREN’S GOWNS— AT 25¢, 33¢, 50c and 75¢ "SPECIAL OFFERINGS IN HANDKERCHIEFS 50 dozens, Beautifully Em- broidered on very fine ma- terial, hemstitched. The reg- ular value is 25c. These go at 12Y5¢ EACH. McCall Patterns. 10c and 15¢ PULLAR & NIVEN certainly es heal €Cczema In our file of reports, covering a period of twenty years, literally thousands of Physicians tell how successful the Res- incl treatment is for eczema and similar skin troubles, The first use of Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soapusually stops the itching and burning, and they scon clear away all trace of the eruption. No other treatment for the skin now before the public can show such a record of professional approval Sold by all druggists, A. B. JOHNSON, D. D. S. DENTIST Natioral Bank Bldg Ope=n Fveniuegs. a4 rou Want Good otued Beer, Wine or Liquors, Order Same from PHILIP BARDECK, 185 Arch St. “Phone 482-2 CARPET COMPANY 219 ASYLUM ST., HARTFORD. (CORNER HAYNES ST.) FASCINATING DISPLAY OF FANCY NETS AND HIGH QUALITY PLAIN SCRIMS Our Drapery Department shows the latest and the best and for that reason we suggest the home owner who is after something new and distinctive to view our display. The best of homes are de- manding NETS and SCRIMS and we are showing them in un- limited assortment. Choice of ecru, ivory and Arab. NEW SCHOOL WILL NOT PUT —_— | Preliminary Census AN END TO OVERCROWDING Superintendent | B Barnes’ Biock Jo RUBEN 135 Main St. Just to remind you that it is worth your while indeed, to visit our store. Suits, Coats, Skirts and Dresses are in all the favored materials and popular colors in the season’s most attractive styles. Take a look at our Waists.—Alterations Free. Edison? achievements. of having school troops might receive ‘ Just | favor in New Britain. It is being | done in other places which recognize the good work that is being done by Completed Shows Increase | i scouts both from moral and edu- cative points of view. On the sug- | of 509—Smalley School | gestion of Judge Gafiney the question | was referred to . | 7iolmes Now Has Attendance Of | the boara received a communica- | tion from the board of public works ' Nearly 1,000. stating that complaint has been G made that dirt from the Monroe strect school property washes over the sidewalk on Madison street and ask- . ing that something be done to prevent That New Britain will be stil con-| & S SATE RN 8 e was. re- tronted by the problem of Providing | ferred to the finance committee. school accommodations for its ever| Superintendent Holmes gave a ver- increasing younger generation even | bal report on the work at the Voca- with the completion of buildings now | if!‘;::;dH]‘g“:&:’f‘u’:: C”:“!']‘]ier:i‘a‘f 5:‘:1{;: i the works and additions to old|valued at $643.57 has been produced buildings was brought to the atten-| Of this amount $345.72 is represented tion of the school board aain Yester- | BY Work that has been sold; §15.50 S n the work for the general school day by Superintendent Stanley - H.| otom and $130.96 for other shops of Holmes in explaining the school|the school. There are 154 pupils in census and attendance reparts at Lhellhe school, 131 being in the boys’ de- October meeting. Mr. Holmes pointed | Partment. | This does not include 25 : oys n e continuation school out that the Smalley school has NOW | qyere are 55 in the machine shop, 26 the largest attendance of any grade in the drafting a. t t i school in the city with a total of 913 Sedongntmont s n the Jgl bn g electrical department, seven in the ogalnst 787 last yeal. —The Hast| ,jumping gix in the printing and 1i street school comes next with 872. i "ty tt ki tr . This sohool for sears was the larsest | ™ the pattern making departments. in point of attendance but has mow been passed by the Smalley school. Superintendent Holmes pointed out that even with the completion of the new Burritt school on the Farrell site | i the overcrowding problem will not bo | B solved as the new school will bo | obliged to take all the pupils from the present Burritt school, part from the | Bartlett ad some from the Smalley. | § To accommodate the pupils at the| latter school it is recommended that two more rooms be opened, one in the basement and one by utilizing the library room. Large increases in at- tendance is also oted at the Burritt ana Osgood Hill schools and even the new Stanley schaol is affected and an extra teacher is required there, School Census Report. Mr. Holmes quoted figures from the rreliminary report on the school census, which indicates a total of 13,433 children from four to sixteen vears. This is an increase of 509 over ear and a greater increase is ex- pected from the final report. The preliminary report follows: Children 4 to 16, Sept, 1916 ...13,433 Children 4 to 16, Sept. 1915 ... InCreasontt s it CORR Total in public schools ..... , Total in private and parochial Schoolsi L s uaiEt s Total in no school. Total between 4 and ¥ ol T acY GoT RN RS Total between 5 and 6 years not B0 sehool sty Aty Total between 7 and 14 years N0t in SChOOL +..'uenrernnnn. Total between 14 and 15 years not in school . 2 Total at work .. : 306 . & Total sick, crippled becile 60 ¥4 Attendance Figures | B pete in the 172 Attendance figures for the month of | September were given as follows: 1916 1915 | East Street - 8373 846 Smalley 913 3 & Ly Burritt 623 We have set aside a limited e S5 of these wonderful new instruments. Honios Shiset 220 They have been specially tested and will SAE conas 519 be placed in homes in this city on an SZ00! i 114 % . Stantey 70 4 absolutely free three. days trial during o i o @ Edison Week. Eariett - e e Those who secure the benefit of these o a e O Edison Week free trials will be eligible High—Freshmen, 529; to the big $1,000 contest for the best opinions of the value of the New Edison G in the home. partment, 168 ....... 1371 1142 Do you know that over 50,000 people are now employed in in- dustries founded by Thomas A. Next week is being observed by many of these industries in recog- nition of Mr. Edison’s scientific We observe the week by giving an Edison recital every day at our sttore and also by making it pos- sible for a certain number of peo- ple in this community to com- $1,000 Prize Contest for the best descriptions of the- enjoyment and musical education derived in the home from Mr. Edison’s favorite and probably greatest invention The NEW EDISON Schools. 1915 1916 Vocational school ..... 290 — p 0 S l | Elementary school .... 460 2 Potals o wnieins 400 2 Increase . 129 Routine Matters, For the finance committee L. ase reported paying bill totaling ,694.97 and bills upon which d t were ohtained of $2,321.72. book committee, favoring the adop- tion of Towne’s Social Problems and a new practice book in English com- position. For the committee of | health and sanitation Dr. Fromen re- ported inspection by Drs. George H. Dalton and Clifton Cooley. D Dalton reported making 17 visits with 138 examinations and four cases of contagion and 72 physical examina- tions. The children appeared healthier than any previous year and the build- ings were found to be in excellent sanitary condition. Dr. Cooley re- ported 11 visits with ten examinations and two cases of contagion. Ie made seven physical examinations and found health and sanitary conditions good. The board received a communica- tion from August Voight complaining that the pupils at the Vocational school trespass on his property, 1it- ter the ard with rubbish and also that surface water from the school Property drains into his yard on Bassett street. The matter was ro- ferred to committee on school ac- commodations. Boy Scouts in Schools. Rev. Elmer“@ Thienes, scout com- missioner, segy’ a communication to the board suggesting that the Boy Scout idea be introduced in to the local schools. The local scout coun. panning to increase its mem.- bership and it wes fell that the plan These opinions must not be over 200 words in length. Their literary quality — and all member of the phonograph trade are barred. What the Edison Company wants are the real heartfelt opinions of the people after thev have heard this wonderful new instrument in their own homes. The first prize is $500 Second, $200 Third, $100 Then there are consolation prizes aggregating $200. In addition, the Edison Company will pay ten cents per word for opinions which, although not winning prizes, are considered suitable O. Kilbourne reported for the text | [ does not count. about the price contest and our free trial offer. Professional writers for publication. See Us Before Monday Noon to us for an entry blank. Edison owners are eligible. Come 4 CHESTNUT ST. “Just Around the Corner From the frozen north tropics to the blazin Bakers Oocoa is known for its pur;lt){ and high quality: Walter Baker & Co.Ltd. ESTABLISHED 1780 DORCHESTER, MASS. Sage-2ller: & To. Business Hours 8:30 to 6. Pictorial Review Patterns Saturdays, 8:30 to 9. Are Always in the Lead. Mail and 'Phone Orders Filled Promptly. g The New Coatings | Supple and Soft As They Never Were Before : The new Coatings provided for fashionable wearing, show Velour i and Zibeline finish fabrics are first in favor and everyone of them is @ supple and soft as coatings never were before. For you must know it is the will of fashion that coats shall be made with a slight outward tapering from the shoulder line, shall be bloused in Russian effect, shall follow in some measure, the curves of the flgure. and, for all these styles, fabrics that will hang in soft folds are necessary. In the Coating section you will find a most interesting assemblage of such mater Among the leading fabrics shown here are: SUEDE LOUR—54 inches wide at $4.95 a yard. These have a lovely soft velvety pils, is warm without being bulky and is obtain- able in the season’s newest shades. In lighter weights come the PERUVIAN VELOUR. Thisis even more supple. 54 inches wide at $3.00 a yard. Very smart are the new ZIBELINES of most wearable dimension in attwractive colorings, $2.50, $3.00 and $3.75 a yard. Springfield, Ma: The Greatest Show ever in New England will Oct. 1 De held in new buildings unequalled in America, specially to constructed in a 170 acre park. One thousand best pure bred Oct. 2 dairy cows in the world—many champions of their respective breeds vening. The last word in modern Demonstrations of the hand of a milk supp butter, cheese and ice cream. Special railroad rates from , treeder, and dairyman should see this wonderful shi LEONARD & HERRMANN CO. | Just the right kind of garments to wear these cold nights— Flannellette Gowns | } They are all fresh and new, made of pretty pink and white | and blue and white striped exceptionally heavy weight Flannelette. Well made, daintily trimmed. Some have neat collars, others are V , all have long sleeves. In regular and extra sizes. Prices ing at 50c, 75¢ 89c, 98c each. Two Stores 227 Main Street, 11| 165 Main Street, 1E Middletown New Britain FOR EVERY HOME Every home should have Electric Light—for that means comfort, conven- ience, and safety. Mazda lamps banish the gloom, preserve eyesight, and fill the home with cheer. The home where Electric Light is used is the home where health and cheerfulness abounds. Your home can have Electric Light, for our great house wiring offer puts Electric seervice within the reach of every family. Ask us to give you de- tails, and an estimate of cost, which will be gladly furnished without obligating you in any way. THE UNITED ELECTRIC LIGHT & WATER CO. 92 West Main St. New Britain, Conn. e o N o T