New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 30, 1917, Page 9

Neckwear, Veilings, Laces, Etc. That Should Prove of Interest ( NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1917, WITH THE FINE ASSORTMENT WE HAVE OF THESE DAINTY WEARABLES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IT IS EASY TO MAKE SELEC- TION FROM OUR MANY KINDS AND QUALITIES. EVERYTHING THAT 18 EW IS TO BE FOUND HERE AS SOON AS BROUGHT OUT. IT 18 OUR ALERTNESS IN SECURING THE LATEST AND BEST THAT MAKES US SO BUSY AT THESE DEPARTMENTS. MENTION OF A FEW THINGS: HERE IS CASUAL Take Neckwear for Instance—Among the many pretty fixings there are Alice, brown, Crepe. de Chine Windsor Ties— in all the popular color: Handsome Scarfs blue, Lace Se amples 50 to $16.50 cach Chine, pink *oint Liel in Belgium, Paris office, One Lace Colla Point Brussels, o Real Lace I Just Received from our Paris Office, You'll Find at Lace Department, wide, in all colors, suitable for Gowns, Chiffon Cloth, 44 inches wide, choice Georgette Crepe, 42 inches wide, big value $1.65, Black Chantilly Nets, new arriv- importation, inch width, for Waists etc. $1.65:yd Rainproof Silk Maline; 27 inehes wide, in all colors .. all colors, and al of our own ‘‘Peter Thompson” Half Squares, and Windsors, myrtle, sky and white, ranging in price from 50¢ up to 98¢ ca. really a art and big value at Bridal Veils, Princess Applique, priced at $8.50 - and $11.00 each ize, inch widths, $8.50 to $25.00 yard in Windsor Ties, 5¢ cach in Crepe de white $1.25 up made our Spanish trom and Cuff Sets, ,. Duchess work and of Duches: Duchess. 3x10 Narrow . . . . . . . . . . . . * . Sample Veils, “Nevvatare” etc. Bridal Illusi 36 N . » * black, * - . v...25¢ yard? navy, best silk all the colorings Scarfs, white and black. $ Real Bruge Duchess Lace Collar that are very $2.98 to Silk Nets. Best in the market. of all colors, at the old price $1 n, 108 inch widths, 98c and $1.49 yd. Wash Blonde Net, suitable for etc., 36 and 72 in Bridal Veils, new hand embroid- ered ones, prices $3.25 to $5.50 ea. red, black, ones, in .25¢ each fine quality, 0 to $16.50. spe- $7.50 the set. Real Point Venise Lace Collar, was $25.00, now priced ‘Was $30.00, now priced Lace Handkerchief: .$1.65 to $20.00 Princess Lace very, very special .$16.50. $18.50. or real cach, dges, .85c yard. 0 cach. 42 inches for 98¢ yd. all silk, 72 and white, ecru & lining Waists at various prices. HAVING AN AUTOMOBILLE Damvmu’mu NEW BRITAIN YOU OAN DEPXND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALL: DRY GOODS PURCYWASED OF US Berlin News LITERARY SOCIETY DISCUSSES MOVIES Interesting Mg— Held at the Home of George Dddd MERIDEN MUSICIANS PLEASE Middlctown Lady Minstrels Will Open Jat T. A. B. Fair on February 9%—Other Announcements Later—Shower for Miss Warner—Briefs. The moving picture industry, its de- welopment, mechanical side, staging mnd the effects on morals and educa- kion, was the subject taken for discus- sion by the Berlin Literary wt the home of George Dodd last eve- Jing. During the course of the eve- ming one of the bhest and most delight- ful musical society programs ever heard in the town was rendered by a company of Meriden people. Stormy weather held no terrors for the members for nvhen the meeting was called to order there were at least forty in attend- mnce. E. W. Mildrum read the first paper on the history of the develop- ment of the moving picture and went back to the time when the pictures were first announced up to the present day when there seems to be very littler left to do toward the perfection o the plctures. A complete descr\pngn of the mechanical side of the industry mnd the machine that is used in the picture houses about the country ‘was given by Charles Warren. The next number on the program was mfsical end consisted of a duet by Misg Dor- othy Clark and Louis Carrignan. They sang “O Lovely Night” in’ a style that at once stamped them #s being mp among the leaders in thieir pro- #éssion. The duet was rendered with B perfect blend of harmony, and the society members considered that they were indeed very fortunate ‘in having wecured this added attraction for the evening. The third paper was read by Mrs. Francis Deming and in it/ she told of the writing of the play, |its progress in the studios, setting of thc scenes and the many other things that zo hand in hand with the mhaking of the picture before it fina"_‘(] reaches the public. Miss Clark negt rendered a solo, “Rose of My Heart” and her clear soprano voice amd the- easy manner with which she reached the high notes was indeed ia thing to be mgrveled at. Mrs. Bacon in her pa- per defended the moral and educa- tional influence of the mdvine picture and told of the many b¢n that ht be derived from the pictures. “The Little Danozil,”” a tenor solo, by Mr. Carrignan was the last mumber on the program and as in the diret his voice showed that he possessed. the clear strong tones that 2o toward' the making of a concert singer. “Fhrough the efforts of Colonel M. Jarvis a section of film and number of other articles used in V u&. picture game were on exhibition hav- ing heen loaned to the society by P. S. McMahon, the New Britain theater owner. After the regular meeting the remaining time was spent in a dis- cussion of the industry by the mem- bers during which F. L. Wilcox made a neat little speech in ~which he thanked the Meriden artists for their assistance. Miss Mary Hall, formerly organist the Berlin Congregational church; assisted at the piano during the even- ing. Shower for Miss Warner. Miss Bunice Warner, who is soon to become the bride of Irving I. LaMay of Huntington, L. I, was tendered a shower at her home in Kensington on Saturday evening. Guests were present from Waterbury, New Brit- ain and Berlin. During the evening a dainty collation was served. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warner. To Open Fair. For the opening night of the T. A. B. society fair the entertainment com- mittee has secured the services of the Lady Minstrels of Middletown. These voung ladies have had several years’ experience at the minstrel business and are expected to give a first class performance. With the exception of announcing the other entertainment numbers, the different committees in charge of the arrangements have completed all their plans and are only waiting for Friday night, February 9, when the doors will he thrown open to the public. T#is year's event is expected to far excel anything that has ever been attempted in the fair line in the town and already the ticket sale has given the prom large financial returns. Fifteen ladies will canvass for the various articles that will be placed on sale and it is said that no one will be able to resist their charm. Dancing wi be enjoyed each evening, the anus being furnished -by McKeon's orches- tra. Berlin Briefs. The checks for the teachers were received at the town clerk's today. Daniel Bailey, assistant baggage master at the railroad station, has returned to his work after his recent illness. The Ladies’ Aid society of the East Berlip Methodist church will hold an important meeting at the home of Mrs. R. O. Clark Wednesday after- noon. The drew selectmen met and up bills. G, A. Prentice has purchased a new automobile. Charles F. Lent, deputy sheriff of Westchester county, New York, spent last night at the home of his brother- in-law, William Fisher. He left for Hartford this morning where he will get extradition papers from Governor Holcomb to take a prisoner hack from Bridgeport who is wanted for grand larceny. Miss Margaret Hull number of her friends at a party yesterday. Miss Florence Carnes of East Ber- lin, a student at the Women’s college of New London, is visiting her par- ents. The ladies of church, East Berlin, social in the church week. The Fast Berlin scholars in the yesterday entertained a birthday the Sacred Heart will hold a whist parlors this Middletown High school commenced their mid-week examinations today. M. H. Hazen of East Berlin has completed filling his ice house. SHEDS WINTER ROBE FOR FETCHING ONE OO M O) A SPRING SI Challis, cotton crape or any of the soft silks will beautifully reproduce this dainty robe, trimmed with two ruffled pockets and a fruche and fichu such as load almost any bargain coun- ter about this season. “__—_ Natice is hereby given that in| furtherance of the transfer of all of | the assets of The Besse-Leland Com pany Incorporated, a corporation or- ganized under the statute laws of the State of Connecticut and located in the City of New Britain, County of Hartford, in said State, to Bes Leland Company Incorporated, a c poration organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, | and in compliance with Chapter 194 | of Public Acts af 1903 of (‘onnectmut« as amended, every stockholder of The Besse-Leland Company Incorporated | of New Britain, has signed and ac- | knowledged an ‘agrecement that the corporate existence of said® corpora- tion shall be terminated, which in- strument is dated the 27th day of December, 1916. All creditors of said | Jast-named corporation are hereby | notified to present their claims to Walter W. Leland, 215 Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut, on or before the 30th day of April, 1917. THE BESSE-LELAND COMPANY INCORPORATED Lyman W. Besse, President, Plamville News G. W. JONES RESIGNS | FROM TRUMBULL 6. i | Severs Relations With Corpora- § | tion After Twelve Years’ Service N0 PLANS FOR FUTURE | Difference of Opinion Over Business Policies Cause Office Manager Quit—Successor May Be Named, at Annual Mceting Monday. Confirming rumors circulation this morning, Carl W. | Jones this noon admitted to the Tlerald that he had tendered his resig- ! nation as the Trumbull Flectric company and office manager which gained secretary of CARD W. JONES. in their plant. Action on the resigna- tion will be taken at the annual meet- ing of the directors which will be held next Monday. Mr, Jones' Tesignation will be re- ceived with general surprise-in tawn. He had been associated with the com- pany for a period of twelve years, joining the organization at a time when the business was in’its infancy, and for the past few years has been serving as secretary of the concern. He is recoghized as an eXecutive head of unusual ability and his services have contributed in a considerable measure to the company's success, & fact attested to by his promotions since he became associated with the concern. Mr. Jones stated today that he has no plans for the future. His health has been somewhat impaired during the past year and he is planning to take a rest for two or three months, Regarding his resignation he de- at personal relations between of the company and elf are the hest and he severed his rclations with the organization simply because of differences of opinion over business policles. He has a strong regard for the mén with whom he has been associated for over a decade and he told a Herald man that he places a high value on their friendship, a feeling which he believes is reciprocated by them, When asked to confirm the report this morning, Harry Trumbull, treas- urer of the company, wauld make no announcement concerning it. He was unwilling to either confirm or denv the rumor at this time, evidently pre- ferring to withhold any statement re- garding it until after the annual meeting. His brother, I H. Trumbull, president of the concern, is on his.way home from a trin fo Panama and will probably be here in time for the meet- ing. Mr, Jones is one of the town’s most prominent citizens. He is prominent fn Masonic circles and is a past master of Frederick lodge, A, F. and A. M. He has heen an active member of the Business and Tmprovement association since its organization and has been identified with other civic hodies, Cut Barber Bill to $10, Conceding that barbers have the right to charge $1 for shaving a sick man. hut questioning some of the items in the bill rendered by George | Fait against the estate of Frank S. Neal, James Simpson. and H. C. Thompson, acting as commissioners of | the probate court, today announced that they had reduced the clalm from RELIABLE REMEDY 'RESTORES KIDNEYS Tor many years watched with much markable record drug s have interest the re- maintained hy Dr, Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kid- ney, liver and bladder remedy. Tt is a physician's prescription. Swamp-Root is a strengthening medicine. Dr. Kilmer ed it for years in his private practice. It helps the kidneys, liver and bladder do the work nature intended they should do. Swamp-Root has stood the test of ars. It is sold by all druggists on ts merit and it will help vou. No other remedy can successfully take its place. Be sure to get Swamp-Root start treatment at once. However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. for a sample bottle. When writ- ing be sure and mention ‘the New and ‘Walter W. Leland, Treasurer. Britain Daily Herald. to | J. A. DONALD ON SHIPPING BOARD . JOHN A. DONALD President Wflson is having varlous sorts of trouble with the composition of the new federal shipping board, to be organized to form the government shipping corporation authorized by congress. He appointed William Den- man, a prominent San Francisco law- ver, with extensive experience in ad- miralty cases; Bernard N. Baker of Baltimore, shipowner and well known as a student of the problems of the merchant marine; John A. Donald of New York, president or the Donald Steamship company; John Barber ‘White of Kansas City, lumberman, prominent in conservation efforts and an extensive importer, and Theodore Brent of New Orleans, railroad mana- ger. First the senate held up: Mr. Don- ald’s confirmation several days and now Mr. Baker has resigned because, it is said, he resented the administra- tion’s plan to make some one else head of the poard. Photograph is that of Mr. Donald. $50 to $40 and would so Judge George R. Byington. The commissioners gave a hearing on the claim last week, ‘Testimony showed that while Fait served Mr. Neal during his last illness, his book- keeping methods were such that his accounts were incorrectly kept. The evidence presented by Fair and other witnesses conflicted with the itemized statement making it necessary faor the commissioners to make some deduc- tions. The barber originally presented a bill for $100, but when the Plainville Trust company, acting as executor under the will, asked for an itemized statement he reduced it to $50. The bank refused to pay it without an order from the probate caurt and on the barber’'s application the commis- sioners were named. Plan for Anniversary, report to Elaborate plans are being made by the Grange for the celebration of the twenty-sixth anniversary of the or- ganization which will be held in its hall on Plerce street on Tuesday, February 13. A committee is now at work on the plans and the indications are that the affair will be one of the most memorable celebrations in the history of the organization. Guests are expected from other towns and the Grangers are planning for their entertainment. The local Grange is one of the town's leading organizations. It has a large and steadily growing member- ship and is also in a sound financial condition. Tts meetings are well at- tended and much enjoyment is ob- tained from the social sessions held in connection with the bi-monthly busi- ness gatherings. Committee Mceting Tonight. The special committee appointed at the recent town meeting to make ar- rangement for the construction of a four room addition to the Broad street schoolhouse will hold its initial session tonic The ccmmittee is made up of members of the school board and the first selectman. The town has authorized the ex- penditure of §17.000 for the addition a the equipping of two rooms. It believed that the appropriation will he adequate to cover the improve- ment. Contracts for awarded as soon additional recom wil]l he time the fall term opens. ings now in use are overcrowded it is proposed to establish two grades when the addition is read occupancy. This will relieve the gestion in the rooms now in use. The portable school building now serves the kindergarten clas S will be dismantled after the addition is completed and will be either sold or put in storage until such time as con- ditions may malke its use necessary. Funeral of Peter P. Prior With Rev. Father Landry of Water- town officiating at a solemn high mass of requiem, the funeral of Peter J. Prior, Jr.. was held this morning at 9 o'clock from the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. The church was well filled, the many friends of the young man turning out in large numbers to pay their respeets to his memory. Tn- cluded in the gathering was Chijef M A. Norton at the head of a delegation from the Plainville Hose company of which Mr. Prior was a member. During the mass solos were dered by Miss Laura Farrell of will be as possible, as the needed by the The build- and ra for con- the work which ren- New You can’t match them tory sale offers remarkable Here Are The FURNITURE BARGAIN anywhere! Our pre in: opportunities for saving. The Red Tags Denote Great Value BUFFET SPECIALS ___ Mahogany Buffet One—No. 5830 Mahogan Juffet. Was $77. One—No. Buffet. Was $85. Now ¥ One—No. 682 Mahogan Buffet. Was $85. ” 86 Now LT One 72-inch Mahogan; Colonial Buffet, was $1 $200. Now .. One Sheraton Mahogln Buffet. Was $77. $ ( Mahogu n 6 FLINT-BRUQE 00 TRUNSVLL BT. HARTFORD der a mass of floral tributes, giving mute testimony to the esteem in which the young man was held in the com- munity. Interment took place in St. Joseph's cemetery. Expect Fast Game. Manager Ahlquist of the local bas- ketball team rececived word today that the All-Stars of Southington who are to come here Thursday night to play the Plainville boys in the Town Home comprise the best Loop shooters which the neighboring borough can offer. The team is made up of the best in- dividual players on each of the five teams in Southington. The Plainville boys have a big task before them but they are confident of victory. Except through the newspapers the Forestville team has not challenged the local team and for that reason no actlon has been taken by Manager Ahlquist and his associates regarding the proposed series of games. The boys are anxlous to ti their success with the Forestville “stars” and they claim to be willing to pla; winner take the entire door receipts, or for a prize of $§50 or $100, providing the village players will announce the per- sonnel of their team before the ar- rangements for the games are made. Brief Items. The Epworth league of the Metho- dist church will hold a business meet- ing this evening at the home of Mildred E. Rogers on Broad stree Martha Rebekah lcdge will haf publio whist tomorrow evening in- Fellows’ hall. A recruiting officer from the o was in town this © morning = seel prospective sailors. Posters annot ing the fact that the navy is lool for good men and that a recruithny ficer will be at the New Britain f) office from February 12 to the . arrange for enlistments have H placed on display in stores about td Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gainer are celving congratulations on the b of a daughter yesterday at the N Britain hospital. BULGAR KING HONORED. Created Field Marshal of Austd Army by Emperor Charles. London, Jan. 30, 7:20 a. m.—H peror Charles ‘of Austria has crea the King of Bulgaria an Austrian fi marshal, according to a Vienna spatch to Reuter's'by way of Amst] dam. Teh emperor visited the Bulgar king on his way home from Germ headquarters, where he had attend the birthday celebration of the G man emperor. Europe's war S cornérs of the earth for materi wherewith to wage the gigant struggle, has gathered in the famous Alaska sledge dog for winter work. dragnet, to all Britain. ; The casket was literally buried un- | These animals are found very useful Europe’s War Now Drafts Alaska Dogs Into Servie for draft work, heing trained to draw loads and exhibiting an amazing amount of strength for animals &0 small. Illustration shows a team pulling French soldiers along an im- brovised “trolley” line,