New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 9, 1918, Page 5

EFAT NEW AT DATLY 1 YOLl ERALD, Tkl JRSDAY, TTIAY 0, s 1918 will surely own an Automatic Water Heater sometime. Why put off a single day the happiness and comfort of having your home supplied with all the hot water you need—day or night —winter or summer ? We can supply only more. coming in fast. 50 h01nes. If you wait, the Heater will cost you Orders are ALES HAVE EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS Be Sure and See This Heater Demonstrated-- > CHARITY WORKERS BUSY DURING APRIL lorganization's Statement Showsl Considerable Activity Correction held in fail to realizo that fact? What a whole-souled coming to- zether there was to diseuss important problems; what a cordial spirit of zood fellowship was abounding as w Britain welcomed the social wokers from all over the state. What an cager interest was shown at every session wher men of national note offered their knowledge of well de- vised plans and methods on all sub- jects, What a busy interchange of ideas and comments amongst co- ! workers from all over the ate. What | terest to each othe What a thor- ough spirit of sociability made itself fell at all luncheons and how we did | g0 over the top on registration, 200 above any other year. The best year | vet—and a large part of the entire | Successfulness of the conference was | due to local oflicers and committees. Their personal interest in the con- ference, their faithful attendance at | duties and the thorough work done, all helped to win many messages of the congratulation and words of ap- preciation received. Hold the Home Lines! . How this | line of thought made itsell felt ‘oughout all subject for discussion. Whether the theme of the hour was ildren, Tamily Life and Communi- Mental Hygiene, Recreation or Cross tome vice—special SPECIAL THIS WEEK at RACKLIFFE’S SEED DEPT. ONION SETS Yellow or White 20c¢ per Qt. this city Miss Cora Beale, acting agent of tha New Britain Charity Organiza- tion, reported at the monthly meeting ast cvening that this organization has réceived 282 individual applications for help during the past month. A total of 249 office calls was recorded and of this number 132 applied for aid. The visitors called at S$1 differcnt homes and a total of $234.93 was ex- pended In the work of the organiza- sion. Following is Miss Beale's state- ment: To the Directors of the New Charity Organization Sound Social Conditions Make National Strength and Victory! Conld anyone attending the State Conference of Chariti i Britain For recent and Red TEL-1075 Rackliffe Bros. Co. Inc. Seeds, Fertilizers, Farm Tools and Machinery 250-256 PARK STREET NEW BRITAIN, CONN. It Does Not Cost a Cent ILLS NEW BRITAIN, CT. emphasis was laid on all in relation to present war conditions. All through the State Conference, (as there il be throughout the National Confer- ence of Social Workers held in Kan- sas City, Missouri, during May) such phrases as these: “Every home in the land has been affected by the requirements of the war.” “In every community the customary methods of action and control must be reor ized.” “New and far-reaching meas- ures of collective effort have had to be adopted suddenly.” “Welfare Agencies and institutions that before were overloaded, are now struggling with an additional burden of baffling new problems “The Home Casualty List——children neglected and gone astray—homes broken under the strain of war sickness and poverly grown apace must be kept as low as possible.” “And what of preparation to receive the handicapped soldie “What of the day of reconstruction?” Are the nine-tenths of us who must remain at home doing our utmost and doing it intelligently 7" Regarding the welfare of families, information desired, domestic help wanted, advice requested concerning various subjects, aid needed, clothing required, work supplied, transporta- tion applied for, encouragement over hard places, etc., the Charity Organi- SALTRHEUM ON BABY'S FACE And Leg. Scratched Terribly, Could Not Sleep, Very Fretty and Restless, Troubled Nearly a Year. In Four Weeks Cuticura Soap and Ointment Healed. ““My baby had salt rheum ever since she was two months old. It broke out on her face first, then on her leg. It broke out like arash and the skin would be sore and dreadfuily in- flamed. She scratchedter- ribly and could not sleep. She was very fretty and ) restless. “It was on her leg for nearly a year. Ithen sent for a freq sample of Cuticura. I bought more, and in about three or four weeks she was healed.” (Signed) Mrs. William Curtis, R. F. D. 2, Holland, Mass., July 3, 1917, Cuticura Soap to cleanse, purify and beautify, Cuticura Ointment to soften, soothe and heal, are ideal for every- day toilet purposes. Sample Each Free by Mail. Addre ca ird: **Cuticura, Dept. R, Boston.'* Sold everywhere. Soap 25c. Ointment 25 and 50c. —_— rang whom ! to | pended | whom | churel ot zation has received during April 282 applications for such service. > dealt with eighty-three cases dur- the mont hteen of which were new. - Of these twelve concerned amily affairs, four were transients 1 two asked for work only. There 249 callers at our office, 132 of were applicants. Eighty-one visits were made at the homes in be- half the welfare of familics and this month we made 170 busi- ne number of of the acting assistants in the in- state conference. = Our unusually busy also families and to help along the preparation of the ence, nun 107 messages sent ind received. To 22 it was necessary furnish help to 12 of which in the form of emergency aid, 19 re- ceived second-hand clothing and eight school «children were fitted out with shoes from our special fund. treasurer’s relief fund paid bills to the amount $102.83 and from the agent secial fund $65.93 was pended to ,fill in needs. Thirteen and one-half days’ work was supplied to several women and steady positions found for four. Outside any of the organization’s funds bills werc paid and aid wnized to the amount of $52.50 making a total of $234.93 ex- through Charity Organization channels. Respectfully CORA me were of past calls rge required the time ent and two t of the telephone w both regardi rerin new Ou o submitted, M. BEALE, Acting Agent. Applications Services From officials 18, p societies churches interested individuals 102, other cities 12, schools 3, appli- themselves for advice 13, aid clothing 16, friendly rvice 44, ansportation 1, work 10, total 282. \pplicants—Total number cases during month &3 continued 65, new cases 18, including ransients 4, families 12, applications for work only (no record kept) Personal Service—Calls at office 249, consultants 117, applicants 132, visits by agfnts to or in behalf of families business calls 170, tele- phone calls 40 Material Relief: d durin vate Number receiving 22, amount of ald fund $102,83, amount special fund $656.9 1 from Charity Or- $168.76, number for organized from individuals, anized $52.5 shoe month om treasu id from tetal amount of a funds aniaztion aid was societies 14, amount or aid 0, amount. speci fund ‘for $12.67, number aided amount of aid ex- Charity Organization from children the 34.83, nt—Families receiving pen- 2 wonths or over 2, families re- temporary aid 10, emergency thing 19 cured—Temporary 1-2, permanent 4 Cau of Poverty vidowhood 1, New or Cases— accident in ckne which | Exercises Despite Heavy Enlist- was | etc., | miscellaneous 2, total i1imor des lity or crime 3, rtion or non-support COMMENGEMENT AT G. A . ON FRIDAY ments in Army and Navy confer- ! Storrs, fact that clas the army or the navy, the Connecti- cut Agriculture college is holding commencement exercises this week. 4% in years gone past, the Baccalau- reate sermon was delivered on the Sunday preceding commencement, Rev. Marshall Dawson, college chap- lain, officiating. On d May 10, 2 p. m., the senior wil 1d class exercises and in the evening at . will present the dramatic 1 roduction “The Amazons.” The fcllowing morning at 10:30 a. m. the diplomas will be handed out to those { who are able to be present. The men in the senior class who are unable to | return for the event will receive war diplomas, while war certificates will hc issued te under-classmen who May 9.—In 70 per cent spite of day 8:00 m. have left college to enter the service. The service flag of the college now Fears 190 senting fac mainder representing are now in the service. At least one- fourth of these are officers. The mil- tary camp which is ordinarily a part of the spring program for the boys will be omitted this vear, | earliness of closing and (tive need for men in i'”“d allied pursuits. | The attendance at the | Agricultural college this year has | been somewhat reduced due to the | fact that fifty-seven per cent of the { combined senior, junior, and sopho- more classes have enlisted since the orening of school last fall. A num- ber of freshmen have gone, but the freshman been a record ard to gumbers ¢ number of g attending college this - has been il cet in the history of the institution and advance inquiries as to coming year indicate a decided terest in the courses offered in home cconomics and in science. Twa teachers have recently been added ta the home cconomics force and will begin work next fail. Plans args being considered for an additional dormitory to provide facilitiea the incoming classes. The of the college will not s and the re students who the impera- agricultural has breaker, both in and th work ent inceme 2, vagrancy 4, |ce with the closing of the school ! open jreach the shore | 10ad of the senior | now in the service, wither in | tars, five of these repre- | due to the | Connecticut | class throughout the year | to efficiency. | great- | the ; in- | | don at 6:45. p. m., due Hartford army will arrive at Storrs the week | 9:11 p. m. This train will stop & after commencement for training in | intermediate stations except N dawrying. The canning school will | Cromwell and Dividend, southbe June 3 and will be repeated | and at all except these stations | cach week as long as the reed is ap- | Wethersficld, northbound. parent. The Boys' Working Reserve |, Beginning May 12th addl will also use the college as a train- | train service wiil also be given | ing ground duripg the summer. Qays only, between Middletown Berlin (New Britain Jct.) A} will leave Middletown at 8:49 P, (connecting with the 6:45 p. m. from New London) due at B 9:11 p. m. stopping at all i | mediate stations except Newfields turning, train leaves Berlin 9:14 m. and makes all stops, due Mid town 9:40 p. m. The train now leaving Berlin d 9:03 p. m. for New Britain, ve Sundays only, leave at 9:16 p. due New Britain 9:25 . m. ¥or detailed information rela to the above and other changes: irain service the public is referred time tables giving full ' particul] which will be placed in the handi 1the agents prior to the above daty vear. ‘A unit of the women’s land NEW TRAI Valley Branch Trains Changed and Berlin Branch Line Also Affected. SCHEDULE, Additional summer train Service for the accommodation of its patrons on the Valley Branch who desire to | and return on Sun- days, will be provided by the New. York, New Haven and Hartford rail- beginning Sunday. fective on that date, a train will he operated, Sundays only, between E rtford and New Leondon via Mid- dietown. It will leave Hartford a. m. due New London at 11:15 m. Returning it will leave New Lon- CAUTION Ladies and Gentiemen Why take a valuable hat to a Shoe Shine Parlo: where it will be spoiled? Remember it is a hat not a shoe, and should be cleaned by a hatter who knows how hats are made and has the proper tools. In our completely equipped hat shop, experienced hat makers handle all hats to be cleaned and remodeled, by the only method by which a hat should be cleaned, ma ing them as good as new. Bring it in now. Don’t Wait for the Rush. | THE CONN. HAT MFG. CO. 6 R. R. Arcade, New Britain, Conn. Tel.