New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 21, 1917, Page 2

NEW BRITAIN 'DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUAfiY 21, 1917 | RANCE 20% SR 20% clearance sale commences on Sat- urday wnd considering the quality of goods and further reduction of 20 per cent. on our former low prices, it it the greatest reduction we have ever attempted. THE REASON: A considerable amount of JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, CUT GLASS and IVORY, reached us too late for the Holiday trade, which we refused to accept, and after considerable correspondence ith the Manufacturers and im- porters, we ar= instructed to di: »se of the mer- chandise at a szcrifice, hence this PHENOMENAL REDUCTION, «rd to make this SALE more at- tractive we included our regular line of WATCHES WATCH. BRACELETS and DIAMONDS in this 20 per cent. REDUCTION SALE, giving you practi- cally our entire line to pick from at greatly reduced prices. Our February The NEW FEBRUARY VICTOR RECORDS will be on sale tomorrow morning and it is the best list in months. Step in and hear them all, but be sure and listen to the Eight Hits of the latest Musical “Here Comes the om,” by Raymond Hitchcock, “Poor Butterfly,” “Ka- tinka,” “Naughty, Naugh- ty, Naughty,” and wnany other tuneful Hits. Our Victrola department is stocked up once moresand we can joffer v<u any style of machine for imme- diate delivery at VERY CONVENIENT TERMS. HENRY MORANS, I:leweler, 321 Ma'n St., New Britain, Conn. dine at this hotel and later will have a theater party at the Lyceum. Just received, new neckwear, 50c,. 66c, $1 up. Besse-Leland Co.—Advt. /A reception will be tendered Mrs. Alice McConnell of Buffalo, national vice president of the National Letter Carriers' association auxiliary, at the home of Mrs. Walter V. Prelle of East street on Friday evening. “ Rich heavy silks, old time values in neckwear, at Besse-Leland's—Advt. Through- Kirkham & Cooper the New Britain Lumber and Coal com- pany and Swift & Upson have filed mechanics’ liens on George Levine's new block on:Main street. Both liens are for ‘supplies furnished. Watch our shoe department grow. Spring styles are read. Besse- Leland’s.—Advt. Burlinghan Schurr, curator at the library museum, spoke on “The Win- ter, World” at a meeting of the United Parents and Teachers' association in the Grammar school hall last evening. Boy Scout goods at Besse-. exclusive agents, New Britai: Mrs. James O’Leary of street entertained the Jolly ‘Whist club thig/ afternoon. New spring shirtings, Parker Shirts, are Leland’s—Advt. Suits $11.85 at Wilson's.—advt. $18 and $20 suits $11.85 at Wilson's. ——advt. The Jocal branch of the Miner, Read & Tullock company will be closed all day tomorrow as a tribute to the mem- ory of Ralph J. Miner, senior member of the firm, who died at his home in New Haven yesterday. $1,000 CLEARED AT DANSANT Success of Society Event at Y. W. C. City ltems h exceptional chance for young | to get a splendid suit for $11.85 /lson’s.—advt. 1e Scandinavian W. C. T. U. will t tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock 16 home of Mrs. Albin Carlson of Fairview street. All members are id to attend. ben tonight. Closed all day to- w. Besse-Leland Co.—Advt. ‘Humber of the operators from the L telephone exchange enjoygd a E&party at the Hotel Nelson last . Tomorrow evening the girls {'the Screw corporation office will al Sal i l ' t jpeci ! Whiting Twelve, including ready. Besse- Wilzon's 16.50, $18 and $20| SUITS elted Backs and Plain Backs in t Blues, Browns, Greens and ys, also heather mixtures and mespuns. Sizes from 16-year- Jd\Junior to regular Men’s 42, All $11.85 . This 1s one of the best values of A, Gymnasium Beyond Expectation of Members’ of Commiittee. Mrs. William C. Hungerford, chair- man of the committee in charge of the dansant at the Y. W. C. A. gym- nasium Satur for the benefit of the New Britain General hospital, an- nounced today that $1,000 had been cleared. The success of the function was greater than those in charge dared to hope for. It proved that the the dansant, held annually, is becoming At even more popular and that society folk appreciate the reaquirements of the hospital and open their purse b‘ e 5 ‘slrings generously. While the affair Bhe-MWilson @o, the year. 111 was successtul from a monetary ’ tandpoint, it was also a success from | a social standpoint and all those con- !rnn ed with its management are ex- { ceedingly happy. REETINGS . BIRTHDAY Fehruary Twenty-Second }) We are showing all the requisites for a jolly party k such as: i Favors, Party Sets, Place Cards, ‘i and decorations. ; STATIONERY DEPT. DICKINSON 4 DRUG CO. 169-171 s MAJIN STRRERTY Score Cards 'LETTER CARRIERS CONVENE TOMORROY Delegates From All Parts of State 1 to Meet Here | Tomorrow, Washington's birthday, | New Britain will throw open its gates i to about eigh delegates of the Con- | necticut Association National Letter Carriers, who will assemble at Turner | hall for the twenty-third annual con- vention. Several months of close ap- plication to plans for a gathering of this kind, has secured, it|is believed, JOHN F. BURNS, President of New Britain Branch, N. L. C. A, most the arrangements for one of the successful affairs ever held by association, Delegates will begin to arrive short- ly after 10 o’clock and will be met at the depot by a reception committee, which will see that their every want is catered to. Promptly at 1:30 o'clock, President John F. Burns:of the local branch will rap his gavel and make a few remarks in which the welcome of the association will be extended to the delegates, and Mayor George A. Quigley will be called upon to extend a welcome on behalf of the municipality. At the conclusion of these cere-. monies, President J. ¥. Counihan of Norwich will take charge of the meet- ing. The annual report of the presi- dent will be read followed by a re- port of Secretary J. H. Fox of Water- bury. Routine matters will be trans- acted and at the conclusion, officers for the ensuing vear and the location of the 1918 meeting place will be de- termined on. e The banquet, the big event of the day, is scheduled to start at 6 o’clock, and should the business be completed prior to this hour, the delegates will be taken on a tour of the ecity. It is expected that more than 200 will be seated when, at the close of the ren- dition of national anthems by’ Lynch’s orchestra, Toastmaster Delaney will fire the gun which will set the diners at work on the following menu. Punch a la Romaine “What's in a Name.” Chicken Soup “A fowl decoction.” Salmon—creamed a la, Froeba Boiled Potatoes Murphy’s best Celery £ Olives “Now Good Digestion wait on Appe- tite.”. Roast Turkey, a la Delaney Dressing g “Death did not end his usefulness” Creamed Mashed Potatoes Sweet Turnips “A soft pair’ Creamed Peas, Cranberry Sauce and New Bread “When shall we three meet Again’ Crackers Cheese “We feel the end is near.” Ice Cream a la Nale “I call this cool.” “1 call this cool.” Coffee “There is grounds for this” Cigars arettes “Better smoke here than hereafter.” At the conclusion of the handsome souvenirs, the girt, manufacturers, will he q among the guests as follows: & Corbin, bronze design badge, tai ing seal of city on one side and mail sack on the other: Russell & Manufacturing company, | opener; Stanley Works, hra with menu card attached; Hine Manufacturing razors; North & Judd Manufacturing company, watch fob: Corbin Serew corporation, necktie pin: Stanley 1tule and Level company, screw driver; Corbin Cabinet Lock company, cuff link: Landers, Frary. & Clark pany, sash; IFalk Tobacco company and Stag sacco company, hum dors contz tohaceo; rmak- union, fancy comb. ng the post prandial s will be responded to L Delane; banquet. of local tributed P & 1. envelope Traut company | George tional New Congressm President Al “Our Associatior n Thomas L. Reilly Meriden, ““Things to Rememb President G. M. Landérs of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce, “Oup Business Men;" President John F Norwich, “Our Wor Rev. Har L. Bowlby of New York, secretary of the Lord's Day Alliance, “Sunday Off;” Franeis T. Wade of New Haven, president of the state branch, U. N. A. P. O. Clerks, “Our Inside Friends;” M Alice McConnell of Buffalo, national vice- president of the Ladies Auxiliary, N. L A, James Ark- retiring Counihan of “Our Ladie | Erwin | | John W com. | Roche and Ndw is Just the Time to Do That Papering and Painting. Interior Work A fine time to renovate your rooms with fresh paint and wall paper. We Are Ready to Estimate " on all necessary exterior painting for the early spring A large supply of Varnishes, Floor Stain, Brushes, THE JOHN BOYLE CO. - 3and 5 FRANKLIN SQUARE Painters, Decorators and Sign Makers J. M. HALLINAN, Inc. 142 MAIN STREET Do your shopping early Thursday on account of the Holiday. Store closed at noon. i Coffee Cakes, Cream Goods, Eclairs for Thurs- ay. Cream of Wheat and N. E. Bread 8c per loaf in the Store. Bran Bread, Bran Rolls, Graham Bread and Graham Rolls also the Genuine Gluten Bread. Ask your physician -about these Health Breads. For the Lenten Season at the Delicatessen Coun- ter we will have a large variety of canned Fish: Lob- ster, Crab Meat, Shad, Sardines, Herrings, Shrimp and Fish Pastes for Sandwiches. Salads of various kinds, all Home Made. BAKED BEANS, fresh every day .".12c a Pound TUNA SALAD .............c....38¢c a Pound SALIMON SALAD ...............38ca Pound FRUIT SALAD ..................50c a Pound Candy. Certainly;but watch the skyrocketing of pure sugar. We will keep the price down as low as consistent with quality as long as pessible on our Home Made Candy. Sunshine Chocolates, Milk Chocolates, nut, fruit and cream centers. All kinds of specialties fresh every day. Get the Candy Habit, it’s a Good one. “SAFETY FIRST ON OUR ICE CREAM” There’s a Reason. Store closed at six thirty evefy evening except Mondlz;y and Saturday, open these evenings until ten o’clock. HALLINAN'S CASH STORE 142 MAIN STREET inson ;t Fall River, Mass., trustee of JUDGE ANSBERRY TO the M. B. A., “M. B. A;” Congressman SPEAK TO K. OF C. 1 Augustine Lonergan of Hartford, | “Uncle Sam;” William B Kelly ori Brooklyn ,former - national president, M and now county clerk, “Over the | River.” Officers of the local branch are President jurn ident, ) se ' Pittsingery treasurer, “red L. Sunburn; delegates to the The Suprenig-council of the Knighty convention. Quincy B. Hartung, Henry | 58 BIDEARL (0T ourth de- Juensst; Irank J. Seitz and Frank | 01 COUREES L RINC fion of the ot Gl der. is to conduct a celebration of Washingtons birthday, by a mass meeting to be held, through the cour- faculty of Yale Coll street hall. T to Be Attended by New Britain Mcen, The committees arranging for the - are as follows; General commit- . Frank . Coleman, chairman: rrows, secretary; P. W. Heller, [, treasurer; W. V. Prelle, W. C. Ower J. . Burns, Bernard Lynch and Louis | Lehr; hall committee, W. V. Prelle, M. C. Juengst, 1. J. Seitz and Louis Lehr; banquet, John urns, D. C. Darrow, Charles ltear Pha- lon and Louis Lehr: refr ment, P H. 1. Smith, W. V. Prelle Sunburn, John Schmidt and MacLagan: souvenir, . J. ¥. Roche and D. L. Lehr, W. V. Al entertainment on, Bernard Lynch, W ght, Gec Fitzgerald and Jo and printing, of the College - | tesy M. and rec 1. Hale Ir ; badges r i b Hartung; music, W Pittsinger and AL K. Coleman, D- C J. « Owens, George Johuson; finance, 1. arrows and P. W. Heller, Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary have taken an active part in making the affair a sudcess, and tomorrow will find them on the job, seeing that none of the visiting sisters over- looked : President Walter V. Prelle several months ago appointed the fol- is TIMOTHY AN without charge. This is one of a number of similar meetings to be held in thirty-one of the principal cities of the country tomorrow. The address is to be in with the spirit of the day, dealing es- pecially with the patriotic lessons to be derived therefrom. No reference is to be made to politics or the po- litical life of the co . The spcaker at lowing committees to work in con-; junetion with the male membenr: Izeception, John F. Burns, Mr Paul Heller, dward Roche, Mrs. Frank refreshments, . Louis f.ehr, llace Mrs. John ! Wright, Mr Walker, Mrs. teorge Pittsinger, Walter «‘.! Owens, Miss Rosalie Bell, Miss A’l‘u‘flla. Pittsinger, Miss Rose Darrow; enter- tainment, Mrs. Henry C. Juengst, Miss Adelaide ¢/ Juengst, M Charles Reaney, Mrs. Quincey C. Hariung. Haven e New . the miecting to be oven to the publie | | Robbins Bros. Inc., |or | OINTMENT fails ; Bling, — | First { | | i give a keeping { gymns | Will be the bi ' The \ | it ! Patriotic Meeting in Yale Coliege Halil | | i | | ADVANCE STYLES IN Spring Millinery For Immediate Wear We invite your inspection of the most magnificent showing of Trimmed Hats ever assembled for early choosing, representing an exquisite assortment of correct styles from the leading fashion centers, together with a delightful collection of original conceptions from our milliners. There are smart styles in HATS FOR DRESS AND SEMI-DRE CHOICE TAILORED AND SPORT HATS trimmed with flowers, the most beautiful In the most favored straws and fabrics ribbons, wings, ornaments and novelties in colors and combinations. COME AND SEE TODAY THE HATS THAT HAVE SET THE PEO- PLE OF HARTFORD TALKING 22, Store Will Be Closed ¥Feb. This Week Will see the end of HORS- FALL’S SALE OF BOYS’ SUITS AND OVERCOATS . For jl}stafew days more you can buy these hlgh grade garments for boys at re- duced prices and wise parents should not fail to take advantage of the wonderful values offered. Buy them now—Boys’ Clothes will POS- :TKVELY be higher in price in the near fu- ure - Hovstalls T PAYS TO BUY OUR KIND: 3399 ASYLUM ST. Correcting with |40 TRUMBULL S¥ HARFTQRD ‘Washington’s Birthday. FEBRUARY SALE OF LIBRARY and LIVING ROOM FURNITURE $105.00 Davenport.and Easy Chair to match . ..$84.00 45.00 Davenport in figured denim ........... 30,00 27.00 Sofa, in white muslin 17.00 25.00 Sofa in white muslin . ceven o 1000 35.00 Mahogany Living Room Chair, colonial & desipnIt e Vom0 20050 17.00 Colonial Adaptation of a Chippendale Chaird o 40.00 Wing Chair in denim 20.00 .Upholstered Chair in denim . 30.00- Upholstered Chair,«in denim 48.00- Mahogany Chair Back Sofa 60.00 Mahogany Chair Back Sofa ... Discount on Entire Stock. 1 $10.00 . 32.00 16.00 ... 26.00 ... 35.00 .. 35.00 310 PEARL ST. Hartford, Conn. Est. 1826. DEAD AT 101 Y. neeting will be Judge Timothy Ans- berry, @ ive of.Deflance, Ohio, but now icing attorney in W ington, Judge Ansberry wa member Mother of Cedar Street Man Was Old- est Woman in the State, 3 . I Mrs ding officer of the meeting will be Hon. J H. WebDh of New Haven, judge the Superior court Connecticut. Prelimina to the ldress a chorus of 200 school chil- will render patrioti selections, under the direction of William . Brown, of music in the ¥ bli *hool. A ge number of Kn Jjumbus from this city will meeting. Sarah Lusk, aged 101 years old last November, died yesterday at the home of her son, Dewey Lusk of Avon. She had been ill a short pPneumonia. L. time with She was the mpther of . Lusk of Cedar street, this city. . Pausk wi doubtless the oldest woman in the state and s born in Avon on November 3, 1815, the daugh- ter of Naomi Hart and Reuben Haw- ley. On August 20, 1837, was : Be, sides her two sons, Mrs. Lusk leaves four grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren, the youngest of the lai- ter being the son of Mr and Mrs, George E. Lusk of this city. hts of Co- attend the Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days. Druggists refund money it PAZO to cure Jtching, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. application give: relief. 50. SCHOOL NOTF of the tennis team will ial and dance Friday in the ium. Judging from the v the tickets have b going the aff success of the patronesses will be Miss Weld, Miss Finnegan Music will be f1 orchestra. e BELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Onepackage provesit. 25cat all druggists. mnmaGu Membe Miss Har Dyson