New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 21, 1917, Page 11

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1917. / LATIN POPULAR AT HIGH SCHOOL Over 300 Study Under Modern | Methods of Instruction i | Three hundred pupils at the New Britain High school are this year | Ftudying Latin. The number is larger tlan ever before. It may seem strange to many distinctly modern tendencies Why so many boys and girls study Latin in a busy community in which the quick pulse of gain thrabs in the veins of so many citizens. Why should time be spent in the study of Latin, dusty and dead, while the community | is wrought up in the fret and fever | of speculation and every day life? The modernist boldly asserts that IMWtin is not practical; ;that if economy Were used in the studies pursued the time of the pupils would be better spent on other subjects than Latin; that knawledge should be acquired in school which can be sold when the pupil is graduated. Many mare argu- ments averse to the study of Latin in the schools particularly in the secondary schools have been promul- ed by the modernist; Latin is never used in conversation or in writing ex- | cept perhaps in the confines of somec | seminary. Of what good is Latin to | the ordinary layman? ‘When effectively taught, Latin is useful. The High school administra- | tion has been trying for the past few vears with the help of the Latin in-| structors to have Latin taught effec- tively. The only tangible result to ghow their success besides the in- creased interest in the study in the | class room is the high percentage of those who passed the college board | examinations last June. Over 75 per cent. passed their Latin cxaminations The Latin® instructors at the local | High school lay continual stress on 'he relation and connection of the tln and English laguage. It daes t require much keeness of Percep- uon to see that the English word labor is directly derived from the Latin “labor”; or that the Engish word cause is from the Latin ‘“‘causc’. It is an interesting as well as valuable exercise to see and understand how the words of one language have metamorphased into the words of an- other language. (The deep feeling for Latin and the appreciation of it is engendered by the Latin instructors at the High school. A first hand study of a language is much better that a study of a translation. Thoroughness is preached today. Why not be thoraugh in the study of languages as well as in business life? The advocates of the | old order ask. RAn absolute requirement of teachers | of English in a college or even'sécond- ary school is that they have a know- ledge of Latin and some Greek. How can one thoroughly understand Keat's Endymion without some knowledge of Greek ? The cultural value of the classi is beyond computation. A man who schooléd in Latin cannot be considered | destitute of all taste and elegance. There is much training to be secured in Latin also. To almost all who have studied it, Latin has been at one time or another, a palestra of in- tellectual gymnastics. And the practicality of Latin. O tempora! O mores! when Latin i entirely unknown. Latina langua is| known all over terra firma. Nune, | the cry is concerning arm virumque while: casus belli is on . Now, dulce et decorum est pro patria mori. Finis coronat opus and now requiescat in pace. BRITISH GRIP ON NEW LAND TIGHTER (Continued from First Pge.) apother great stronghold northeast of Wasthoeke. Casualtics Reported Light. The British casualties so far report- ed are exceptionally light, the major- | ity being due to machine gun fire. British airplanes again dominated the air. They were thick over the line of the British advance and car- riej on a vigorous warfare back of the German positions where tons of high explosive bombs were dropped. German machines Were far less ac- tive. A large number of prisoners i already have been brought in but it is impossible to give an accurate es- timate of the total. Heavy fighting along this front is expected to follow today’s attack be- cause it is certain that the Germans wil! not relinquish these positions without a bitter struggle. Air pilots report that the roads back of the German lines are filled with troops being rushed up for counter attack, but this is a pleasing feature to the British artillerymen, who express the desire for nothing better than to get ag many Germans as possible out in the open where their shells will reach them. Nineteen Divisions Broken. Grand Headquarters of the French Army, Sept. 21, by Associated Press— Thirty-five German divisions have been engaged in the fighting in Fla ders during the course of the weeks from July 8 to August 20, ei of which are still in the front line. Nineteen of the German divisions have been withdrawn and are now Rndergoing reformation in rest ramps, the other eight being assigned to defend quiet sectors along the Bghting front and elsewhere. The average duration of the occu- pation of front trenches by German di¥isions before their withdrawal is vnly eight days, in which time the tasualties become so heavy that their retirement is compulsory. During a similar period of the Somme battle M year ago, 34 German divisions were | | today by | German Crown Prince last night at- | tacked the French positions on Mont ' ¥ but, | | served. engaged, 22 of which were withdrawn as a consequence of casualties after 12 days fighting. During the Verdun fighting, which began on August 20, ten German divisions, including four | reserve divisions, were withdrawn af- ter fighting from a minimum of two days to a maximum of four days. Iight of these divisions were regard- led as exhausted. Six new divisions, which replaced them, now occupy the | line. Berlin Admits Reverses. Berlin, Sept. 21, Srit- ish troops at Passchendale and Ghelu- 1t, on the Belgian front, at times yesterday pressed forward for a dis- tance of more than two-thirds of a mile, says the official statement issued the German general staff. ‘West of Passchendaele the Dritish were pressed back by a counter at- tack. North of the Menin-Ypres road | a portion of the terrain remained in the hands of the British. The statement also says that after fluctuating fighting between Lange- marck and Hollebeke the British were able to advance for a depth cf two- thirds of a mile. General Ludendorff reports that in all the other sectors the English, sus- taining heavy losses, weve thrown back into the crater field. All thel villages in the fichting zone are de- clared to be in German possession. | German troops it is announced, suc- cessfully withstood the fi day of! the third battle of Flanders. So far this morning, the statement | adds, the English have not resumed | the battle. “Ruppy” Hits at French Again. Paris, Sept. 21.—Troeps of the aut in the Champagne region, according to the official statement to- day, they were repulsed with serious losses. LIKE A MUSICAL COMEDY King of Bavaria Sends Pearls to Neu- | tral Countries to Be Sold for War | Chest. Amsterdam, Sept. 21.—The king of Bavaria has sent pearls to the value of a -Ralf million marks to neutral countries for sale, according to the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger. INQEST ON MUSICIAN’S DEATH. Stamford, Sept. 2 Coroner John J. Phelan today held an inquest into the death of Domenico Connetta, the drafted band leader who was killed by a fall yesterday morning from an automobile driven by Edward Ken- ealy. He was riding on the running bhoard. Witnesses testified that the car was running slowly. Kenealy's bond of $2,500 under which he is held pending the outcome of thé in- quest was renewed today. Connetta was to have left vesterday morning for Camp Devens at Ayer. SHOWER FOR MRS. JOHNSON. A miscellaneous shower was given n honor of Mrs. Warner Johnson, formerly Miss Burnice House, by Mrs. A. G. Bull and Miss Bllen Kaharl at the home of Mrs. Bull, Black Rack avenue. Many beautiful gifts were | received. During the evening games were plaved and a buffet luncheon | Miss Huldah Johnson ren- dered piano solos. UNION MIG. CO. DANCE. The first annual subscription dance ! given under the auspices of the Union Mfg. Co. office force will be held in ! Booth's hall this evening. The com- mittee in charge is Harold Brumbaum, Harold O’Mara and George Camp- bell. The Charter Oak orchestra of | Hartford will furnish music. VIOLATED AUTO LAW. William F. O’Connor of Tariffville, was arrested on Main street this af- ternoon by Traffic Officer Malona, for failing to have his driver's or regis- tration license with him. The arrest followed O’Connor's disobeying of the traffic restrictions at the corner of Main and East Main street, it is claimed. MAYOR OF PHILA. IN MURDER PLOT Warrants Out As Result of Police- man’s Death at Gunman’s Hand Phila., Smith, and Isaac Deutsch, a common coun- cilman, were expected to accept ser- vice today of the warrants sworn out last night charging them with conspir- r in connection with the killing on Wednesday of Policemen Eppley, and ssault made upon two other men by gunmen alleged to have been brought here from Jersey City by one of the rival factions in the contest for the republican leadership in the fifth ward. Arrangements, it was announced, have been made eto admit the mayor and the other men named in the war- rants to bail at $10,000 each. They Sept. 21.—Mayor Thomas ' will be given a hearing next Tuesday. The warrants were sworn out by Isa- ~ dore Stern, a member of the state leg- islature. James Gordon, counsel for Stern, announced that the evidence to be presented “will astonish the com- i munity by its volume, fullness, clear- ness and directness, touching all the charges contained in my &lient’'s affi- , davit.” James E. Carey, who defeated Deutsch, and who was blackjacked at | the time the policeman was shot and i killed suffered a relapse last night and Police Lieut. David Bennett, | | tell all he knev condition today was said to be crit- ’\T’]\Or Smith today entered his own recogniz in the sum of $10,000 appearance at a hearing next A (]E\Qlopm(“\l af the was the identification by the New York detec- tive department.of the two alleged gunmen under arrest in connection with the Kkiliing.. Jacob Mascia, charged with the actual killing, w identified through finger prints “Butch” Samuel Sculiga, and John Costello was identified as Henry Dn Inrao. Both, New York detecctive headquarters have palice records. Costello, it is said, voluntecred to if immunity is granted. as This was refused. The men were engaged through two New York agenci businuess of hiring according to the detective, GAS AND FLAME AS | TOOLS OF AMERICANS | Special Engineer Regiments to Em- ploy These Weapons Sclected by War Washington, Sep partment yesterday issued general or- fonsleroatinglalisno il oF en"mcerl regiments which will specialize in the | distribution of gas and flame on those | sections of the trenches occupicd by | American troops. One regiment of | this type will be assigned to every | Department. —-The war de- | { | National : - field army—which consists of three corps. There will be a mining service regiment of six special mining co. panies, a water supply service ment of six companies, a geheral con- struction service regiment, an en- gineer supply service detachment o three companies, thr S. companies and ono ser a battalion of topographical engincers to provide a surveying and p service; a road service detachment, with three road ecngineer companies and six service battalions of four companies eac ten motor truck companies of th y-one trucks each, and five wagon companies with sixty one wagons ecach. A is to be maintained by five regiments of special railway engineers (in the first army by tho Eleventh, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth and Eight- eenth National Army Engineers) with eight supplemental work battalions. ine of communications work 1l be a separate standard rilway contingent of six bat- talions of Iway engineer troops for operations with three service bat- talions of railway engineer troops for Army gineers) and ono supplemental engineer battalion and one service battalion in the mechan- ical and supply department. DPIRECTORS TO MEET. The directors of the Y. M. C. A,, will hold their first meeting of the fall on Monday evening. C. H. Barnes, secretary will make his report. It !s probable that actian to fill the vacan- cies in the staff will be taken at this time. SPECIAL SALE! Ivory Enamel Chiffonier, Large Glass, was $28.00, NOW $18.00 Colonial Mahogany Chiffonier, Covered Post, was $30, NOW $15.00 White Maple Chiffonier, Birdseye Front, was $30.00, NOW $20.00 White Enamel Dresser, Sheraton Design, was $28.00, Mahogany Dresser, Colonial Design, was $55.00 .... Mahogany Dresser, Swell Front, was $38.00 ...... éurled Birch Dresser, Pattern Glass, was $30.00 Mahogany Dresser, Oval Glass, was $40.00 Mahogany Chiffonier, Colonial, was $40.00 ... Mahogany Dresser, .4 Post Pattern, was $40.00 Mahogany Chifionier, 4 Pest Pattern, was $45.00 Mahegany Chiffonier, 4 Post Pattern, was $60.¢ Mahogany Chiffonier, Large Colonial, was $75.40 Walnut Dresser, Shaped Posts, was $35.00 . ... NOW $18.00 NOW $40.00 NOW §$25.00 NOW $18.00 NOW §$30.00 NOW $30.00 ..... NOW $30.00 NOW $37.00 NOW $45.00 NOW $50.00 NOW $27.00 These are odd or imperfect pieces and will ke sold regardless of value. Samples in north window. B. C. LARGE ROUND POTATOES 10 [ b FRESH BUTTER Mchican Creamery *4Tc, 1 $1.39 311101153 Néflk » 30c LarD . m 29¢ »13c Pure Apple BUTTER . Stufied or Plam orvs . ot 20¢ MALAGA GR APES LARGE NATIVE SUNKIST | PICKLING LEMONS 0‘\110‘\T S Saturday--Bng Money Saving Specials [T 3 to 4 p. m.—Hour Sale Smoked moke o 2 3 C Shoulders LAMEB SALE LEG OF rans .. m 28¢ FORES OF LOIN ROAST LAMB .. , 26¢C [ e ) Hoeur Sale 9to11 a.m. ‘STEAKS Shert- Sirl Ro(l}md i om 23(“ SPECIAL EGGS . doz F3C Every One Guaranteed JERSEY SWEET OT ATOES SOUND Freestone Fancy Stew- ing Fowi, b, Fancy Roast- ing Fowl, Ib. Shoulder Roast Veal, Ib. Fresh Pork Shoulders, Fresh Ham- berg Steak, Ib. 396 23 A 20¢ PEACHES | CORANGES 38c | i, 25¢] 4, 25¢ly, 15¢) s, 19C!q¢s 15¢)4, '39c.,....d.‘.,10c Z29¢ PORTER SONS standard gauge railway service i (Hudson Motor Cars) City ltems Tam Hats, all Goldenblum A. Blag: | $1.98 3, colors, Millinery Co., advt. M. 'Fhr' (7\1’11‘(”‘!5’ meeting of the New ! stian Endeavor U e )101(1 in Berlin tonight. The sp: r of tho cvening will be the Rev Reese of Stanley Memorial church. The annual election take place at this meeting. New lot of Hats. M. advt. Service Station 287 Elm St Office and Bhiow Rcom 1 and 3 Main St. GRAND OF vof otlicers will | | Seibert.— Williams Auto Co.. STANDARD A RADIATOR WOEK EXPERT REPATRINI AUTO LAMPS RADIATORS Fenders, Tanks, Mufflers Floor Trays Made to All kinds of “Windshiel paired and Glasses p . ORDERS CALLED FOR A DELIVERED, AUTO BODE Main and Fast Main Sts.) Tel. 553. 4 Under Bronson Hotel i | AUTO LIVERY I|JHORACE L HA Reliable and Reasonable Ses | TEL. 1930 Packard Iimousi $2.50 and $3 per Trips Arranged 596 ARCH ST 1 7-pass. Rates 82, AG: The Curran DryGoads Co SHOWIN THE NEW BIODELS UITS COATS A beautiful lot of Ekclusive Models in all the new fabrics and shades—and the price Most Reason- able when value is considered. Wonderful showing in Coat Sweaters for Men, Women and Children. New Fall Hosiery and Underwear in all the lead- Saturday. A good $4.0 Saturday ....... atio o Plaids. Much wanted just The prices are right. ing grades for all members of the family. Blankets and Comfortables, specially marked for 0 Blanket $2.98 We are showing a beautlful lme (i "retonne and Silkolines for Fancy Work and Quilts. Dress Goods and Silk Department . . good values Saturday. Serges in all colors 39¢ W are showing some beautiful fine all wool now. New novelties in Veilings and fine Neckwear. LARGE JUICY CARROTS OR BEET: Boneless Rotied Beef, toL40 LTt 350 Sliced Beef 183 Liver, ib. ENGLISH WALNUT MEATS CANNING 4 to 5 p. m. Hour Sale PRIME RIB 22 ROASTS . FANCY HEAD RICE ... ... OHIO NOISELESS MATCHES . GOOD BAKING BEANS .. GRANULATED SUGAR ..... MOHICAN ROLLED OATS BEST ELBO MACARONI . 300D LAUNDRY 30AP i Fresh Pork Shoulders . FREESTONE--SOUND, FLOUR .... 3 large bars THIS 1S PEAGH DAY--Don’t Delay PEACHES Basket a9 Mohican XXXX Bread 1 BBl $] 73 § SAGK Sm»\csili_h_ 2|ba27c g 9 27c ! 3 URE LUNCHEON COCOA . ... b 200 2. L vEAY 2 cans 2OC 3D PE.