New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 13, 1917, Page 2

Its full, rich , its pleasant aroma, its free , its entire freedom from tongue Ke it a cigar that is all pleas- t puff down to the st. You are missing a lot every i ou put off trying a Marsay. owll know, how much when you fmoke your first one, which should Pe today Buy Him a Box for Xmas. 169-171 Main Street CITY ITEMS Ask us about o\jr Christmas I’{ecord Bift Certificate. C. L. Pierce & Co., @245 Main St—Advt. . Harmony lodge, A. F. and A. M. ili meet next Monday evening to jélect officers. The lodge will hold a pecial meeting this week to work de- es on candidates who desire to ke them before entering service. Remember the Jolly Two's dance, 34 hurch street, Thursday evening.— vt ) # Rev. James M. Yard, who returned Bcently from China where he is con- Mocted with West Chifla University, ¥ill tell of his work at a meeting the New Britain Group of the Ep- forth League tomorrow evening at @ Methodist church. Our Christmas club starts Decem- Per 22nd. We pay interest. Com- jpercial Trust Co.—advt. | Colds Cause Headache and Grip hoves the cause. There is only one ATEVE BROMO QUININE re- Bromo Quinine.” E. W. GROVE’S ature is on box. 30c. KEENEY IN PICTURES. prmer Local Magnate Has Miss Cal- 4 vert as First Star. Frank A. Keeney, who formerly Iberated Keeney's theater in this v, has launched as a new venture e F'rank A.’ Keeney Pictures Cor- oration and in the near future will gin the production of feature pho- bplays, with Catherine Calvert as lis first star. Miss Calvert made her hitial appearance as a film star last [arch. Her success has been so ‘eat that several of the largest com- ies have been bidding for her vices. Mr. Keeney has outbid hem all, believing that her winsome prsonality and her abilities as an motional actress will make her one the biggest drawing cards in the siness,” with the generous financial cking he intends to give her. Miss Calvert will be remembered by featergoers as the girl star who ade her debut in “Brown of Har- hrd” and as the wife of Paul Arm- rong, starring in “The Deep Pur- ” “A Romance of the Underworld"” other of his best known plays. he is being exploited by Mr. Keeney “The Lady Beautiful of the Preen.” — » HA OCHAPTER OFFICERS. | Martha chapter, No. 31, Order of Eastern Star has elected the foi- ng officers: Matron, Mrs. W. J. wlings; patron, Skidmore F. Sea- ! associate matron, Mrs. Alta son; secretary, Miss Bertha E. phmidt; treasurer, Frank A. God- eonductress Mrs. George H. bver; associate conductress, Mrs. C. Barnes. The installation will take o January 18. DS ELM OITY TROLLEYMEN. New Haven, Dec. 13. Jarge Hugh J. Gartland was over- helmingly._elected president of the cal Trolleymen’s Union yesterday in election that contained several Thomas Deskin, an ex- esident of the union received only votes, though it was thought he puld give Gartland a keen race. arles Minni who is president of le union this year, received 195 t Gartland’s vote was 290, an ceptionally large plurality consid- ng the fight that was made to re- jin Minnix in office. { “GILT EDGE” DERAILED. [New York, Dec. 13.—The two rear aches of train No. 26, “the Gilt Hge,” on the New York, New Haven d Hartford railroad, leaving at 5:10 Bt night for Boston, were derailed the Woodlawn station, near Mount brnon. The passengers were shaken but none of them was injured ex- pt 2 woman who was slightly cut from a broken window. was delayed for several hours, while the cars were being placed on the rails. GAVE LIFE FOR COUNTRY. INorwich, Dec, 13.—Charles Palliser, L of Plainfield, died at a local hos- fal yesterday as the result of an ration performed Tuesday. He fpected to be 1led out on the next ft and preferring the navy to the my, endeavored to enlist in that janch of the service recently. He s rejected because of a physical 'ect but was promised acceptance a successful operation was per- rmea to remcdy this. -Alderman- | FURS Sets of Skunk, Seal. Sweaters. T PAYS CO-20 ABYLLNM Taupe Wolf, B eaver, Holiday Gloves, \ NEW RRITAIN DAI Y HERALD, THURSDAY, FOR CHRISTMAS Furs make royal gifts and, like dia- monds, they are too intricate for any but experts to know thoroughly—but men buy- ing for wife or daughter and women choos- ing for themselves, or another, know that thgy are sure of getting genuine quality, fairly priced, at Horsfall’s. SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICES NOW PREVAIL . Cross Fox, Red Fox, Mole and Hudson Waists, Hosiery, Morstalls TO BUY OUR KIND DT Gomnesting vt 140 TRUMBULL 9N BEARETOTD RED GROSS SEWING MEETINGS CHANGED Will Be Held at South Church— Record in November Red Cross sewing meeting trans- ferred to South Church. ‘The weekly all-day sewing meeting of the Red Cross, which has been held at the Baptist church, has been trans- ferred to the South church, where the women will meet to sew every Friday, beginning tomorrow. The church will be open all day for this work . and everyone is invited. Colonel Preston will speak at the Center church on Saturday evening at 8 o’clock. Admission is free and no collection will be taken. The Liberty Chorus will sing. During the month of November, the following supplies were furnished by the New Britain chapter: [ Hospital shirts Rath robes . Shoulder wraj Bed leggings Bed -socks .. . Hot water bag covers Operating Gowns .... Operating Caps .. Operating helmets Handkerchiefs ... Hand towels . Sweaters Socks .. Mufrlers ‘Wristlets Helmets . Wash cloths .§ Caps Knitted bandages . Comfort kits .... Comfort pillows . Sewing kits Children’s garments Surgical dressings A total of .. 3 cases of jelly, valued at $125. 2 cases refugee garments, valued at $85. 1,019 Christmas packets, valued at $875. The above represents a total value of $3,985.30. Pajamas . . 180 % The following letter ceived from Sgt. E one of our New Bri o DECEMBER 13, 1917, Ready for Your Inspection QOur most distinctive line of JEWELRY, WATCHES, DIAMONDS, SILVERWARE, CUT GLASS and IVORY, Suitable for CHRISTMAS GIFTS, is now fully displayed and awaiting your critical inspection. Profiting by last year’s experience, when we were unable to supply a considerable number of our “kind patrons, due to a shortage of goods, we planned this year early, and have bought timely and plenty, accomplishing a two-fold purpose viz: Securing a very large line of the very latest designs, and buying at last year’s prices. We wish to have you share these advantages, and are offering you the largest selection in the City at considerable lower prices than you will have to pay elsewhere. o\ Our Victrola Depart ment is experiencing a very busy season this time of the year, we have every NEW MODEL in all finishes from $20.00 to $400.00 at very moderate terms, and would urge you to select your Victrola NOW and have it delivered any time at your convenience. Our Xmas Victrola proposition is very attractive, let us explain to you. FULL SELECTION OF XMAS RECORDS “SEE US FIRST” JEWELRY AND VIGTROLAS 321 MAIN ST., NEW BRITAIN, CONN now “Somewhers in France,” and USEFUL XMAS GIFTS AT MILLS HARDWARE STORE H. L MILLS sities which your comfort bags pro- shows how much work for the Red Cross is appreciated by the boys ‘‘over there”: “Because of numerous activities preparatory to leaving New Haven, I was unable to (or should I say tem- porarily forgot to) thank the New Britain Chapter of the American Red Cross for the ‘comfort bags’ which your members so kindly and thought- fully prepared for the New Britain boys in Company I. In their behalf, permit me, at this late day, to express our heartiest thanks and full appre- ciation for your wonderful work and vide. Over here, such things as needles, thread, pins, buttons, scissors, mirrors, soaps, towels, foot powders, socks, wristlets, Sweaters, helmets, etc.— know them all—are pretty much a luxury. Thanks to your efforts, we practically have them all and I am sure that fow of us would ever care to part with the little Red Cross bag that means so much to us. The American Red Cross is doing a wonderful work over here and we are glad to know that our city is so very well repre- sented in this noble work. Again we thank you for what has already been now kind interest im us. cated in a section of France thouzh we feel no real need, difficult to secure the everyday neces "ol done and-what you are We know that vou will anything that N We are now lo- where, it is Red Cross Rally 'SPEAKER COL. JOHNSTON PRESTON With the British Army Since the War Began swvoices—LIBERTY CHORUS =30 vorcts - No Admission--No Collection-No Subscriptions A Citizens Mass Meeting " EVERYONE WELCOME Center Congregational Church Dec. 15th Saturday at 8 p. m. doing. accomplish THE C. L. PIERCE CO. PIANOS .5 sx PIANOS One of,—if not the best Known Pianos in New Britain. One of,—if not the best make of Pianos in New Britain. Have sold them for 25 Years. Hundreds of Pleased Owners. VICTROLAS——EDISONS THE C. L. PIERCE CO. OPPOSITE MONUMENT 246 MAIN STREET From New Britain Patriots Enlisted in the Nation’s Service. Name ........... ceessesssesessssssmesocsnnece ;YL R P R PRT R IT Parents’ Name .. When Enlisted ........ In Army or Navy .... In‘What Branch .... cesscecsscsssssesecssscsseen Nearest of Kin (s No parents) vr..cvveeeivereronnn.. (Fill This Out and Retirn to Editor of The Herald) ... Beautiful Pictures The Ghristm?s/ Gharacter and (A}gumry TheMethodist Church Dec. 16-Sunday Evening-7:30 Nne Cent a Word Each Day Pays for s Classified Adv. in the Herald. You Get Results That’s wr'.t You Want.