New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 11, 1920, Page 7

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Com- WAVING AN AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY FOR NEW BRITAIN YOU CAN DEPEND ON PROMPTLY RECEIVING ALD DRY GOODS PURCHASED OF US " . BERLIN NEWS WAR MEMORIAL IS DEDICATED TODAY Huge Crowds Tum Out for 3 Celebration “OLDE FOLKES' CONCERTE" | o Be Held in Congregational Church | f-‘wflum Tomormrow Bvening— Local Talent On Program—T. B. Whist Prize Winners. { The biggest day in the history of in Mas passed, or is about to pass. o war momorial situated at Bos- V's corners was dedicated this af. Mmoon with most fitting ceremonies. “he Soldlers’ Memorial, which was ‘iedicated this afternoon, was au- thorized at a town meeting held May 29, 1919, and was erected under the supervision of committes appoint- #d at that meeting under the resolu- Qn as follows: esolved by this meeting: First, that the town of Berlin accept the | wite for n soldiers’ mmonument offered | It free of all costs at the southwest corner of “Boston coraners” so called, In sald town. Said site to be free f | A from all bulldings and to be of such size as the special committee here- after raised ‘'may desire; second, that A committee of fifteen persons be appointed by the chairman of this meeting consisting of five members of each voting district of said town. Said committea to select a design and supervise the erection and dedi- cation of a suitable memorial in honor of soldiers, sailors, marines and Red Cross workers, who were residents of said town at the time of their enlistment or induction into the service of the United States or the American Red Cross society for service in the follbw — Civil war 1861.1865. ?Dl’ war 1898 and World war 191791918; third, that a sum of money equal to fifteen conts on every hundred dollars of the grand list of said town for the year 1918, about $3,750, be appro- priated from the treasury of sald town and so much thereof as may be y to be expended for the and dedication of said me- The site for the memorial was given the town by Major Frank L. Wilcox and the beautiful memorial park is al his gift. The citizens of the ro?n gratefully erect this memorial to the men and women of Berlin who wserved their country in the Civil, Spanish and the World wars and subscribe to the sentiment on the front tablet of the monument: “For the Dead—A Tribute For the Living—A Memory “For Posterity—An Emblem Loyalty to the. Flag of Country."” ’ The program this afternoon began at 12:45 o'clock when a concert was rendered by the Foot Guard Band. This was followed by the singing of songs by the schoo! children. Invo- cation was offered by the Rev. John . Brennan Hon. Claude Stevens made a few remarks regarding the of Their BETTY AND —_— HER BEAU memorial and then Major Frank L. Wilcox presented Memorial park to the town. The acceptance for the town was made by George B. Carter, first selectman. Here the = children again sang a song which was followed by an address for the G. A. R. by ‘William F. Hiiton, department chap- lain of Connmecticut. T. A. Sawtelle, department commander of Connecti- cut, made an address for the United Spanish War veterans. The band then favored with a selection. The principal address of the afternoon was made by Captain Charles E. lmk,lrt of the 102and Ipfantry. This was followed by the singing of “America” by all. Benediction was offered by Rev. S. A. Fiske, the pro- gram closing with a selaction iy the bund. Ye Olde Folkes’ Concerte. | The music lovers of the town have a treat in store for them, if they at- nd the old folks' concert to be fiven in the auditorium of the Ber- Jin Congregational church tomorrow evening at 8 .o'clock. The concert is ibeing given for the benefit of the Wémen's Missionary society of that church. Rev. 8. A. Fiske and Mr. Whitaker have been working on the project for some time. The cast has been ‘working hard for the past few weeks and a large crowd is expected. | The program will be as follows: First Part. Grand parade; Auld Lang Syne, singers; Sherburne, choirg talks, Han- nah Griswold; anvil chorus, company; rainbow, choir; song, Stuhlman; David's Lamentation, singers; Yan- kee PBlelghride. Nourse and chorus | My Grandma's Advice, Betsey Boar man; New. Jerusalem, choir; Cousin Jedediah, Deming and chorus. Upon the arrival of Cousin Jed- ediah and Sophia the singers will rest and refresh themselves before begin- ning the second part Second Part. Jerusalem My Glorious Home, choir; Invitation, singers; talk, Hannah Griswold; Strike the Cymbal, Deming and chorus; Majesty, choir; Yankee Doodle, company; Reuben and Ra- chel, Wilcox and Southard; son, Stuhlam; Dearest Spot on Earth, sing- ers; Bleasing, choir; America, choir and audience. Free Dance Tonight. To wind up the celebration which was held this afternoon, there will be a free dance given in the Grange hall this evening. The free dance was first proposed by a zroup of young men in the town, but was later turned over into the hands of the commit- tee in charge of the day. All service men and their friends are cordially asked to attend. Music for the occa- sion will be furnished by McKeon's orchestra. Fast Berlin Items Owing to non attendance at re- hearsals of the proposed minstrels, it is probable that the show will not be held as scheduled. Last vear a very successful entertainment was had, but somehow this year the local talent has showed a disinclination to attend to business. There will be a public whist at Athletic hall Friday evening given by the ladies of the Sacred Heart church. A short entertainment program has been arrangd. Refreshments will bhe served, Prizes will be awarded to the point winners. Mrs. Amos Bourgeois is holding an invitation which party at her home Friday evening for the benefit of the Christmas fund at St. Gabriel's church. Progress on the new East Berlin- Berlin highway has been very much marked during the past few days and the stretch of road from Hubbards to the crest of Caesar hill . - pevond had heen com- BROCK-BARNES POST. HASDANCETONIGHT All Roads Lead to G?ange Hall for | Armistice Celebration ENTERTAINMENT 8 O'CLOCK ! Ladies’ Aid Society Has Successful Entertaiument—Grange Mcmbers o Attend Convention—Wallace-Barnes Plant Reduces Time. Tor ight at the Grange hall, under the auspices of the Brock-Barnes post, Major Augustine Gueen, of Hartford, will address the assembly at the en- tertainmenc and dance. Major Green will aid in making a sort of reunion for the local war veterans. An en- tertainment will begin at 8 o'clock when local talent as well as outside will be seen. The program has been arranged by Ralph Newell and con- tains a variety of numbers. Musical selections, readings and chalk sketch- ing entertainers will be on the pro- gram. Sullivan’s orchestra will furnish the music. Dancing will be enjoyed until midnight, The support of the townspeople is looked forward to r,y post as all proceeds of the dance wiil be turned over for furniture and re- pairs on the new halls on Pierce street. Flags have been' hung out and the church bells rang and whistles in the local factories blew this morning in observance of the memorable day. Fair Well Attended The church parlors of the Baptist church was filled to the capacity last night when an entertainment was given free to the public. The Ladies’ Aid soclety and the Girls’ Eveready club of the church gave the affair as a final of the sales conducted for the past two days at the parlors. The sale was regarded as ‘'most successful. A total of more than $175 was realized. The proceeds will be given towards the church fund. Repairs and other necessities for the church will be done at a later date. The entertainment last night includedy Piano solos, Miss Bernice Mitchell; piano and mando- lin selection, Mrs. Richard Sodegren and Elmer Thomas; Reading by Miss Gertrude Ward; duet. “I Don’t Want to Play in Your Backyard” by Kath- erine Farrar and Gladys Stillman. tenor solo by Frank Ruddock; ladies’ quartet, Mrs. J. C. Mitchell, Mrs. C. E. Fennell, Mrs. George Miller, and Miss Anna Berry: readings by Miss Hannah Palmer; chorus by Mrs. J. H. Mitchell, Mrs, George Miller, Mrs. C. E. Fennell, Miss Bernice Mitchell, Chailes Barnes, Leroy Johnston and Frank Ruddock. To Attend Convention The members of the Plainville Grange who will attend the annual Grange convention which is now be- ing held at Boston are Miss Edith Cook, Miss Helen McConneil, Jennie Cook, Edith Bensteadt, Mrs. George Hickock, Mrs. Charles Saunders, Miss Tiney Bensteadt and Ralph Williams They will leave on the 7:20 o’clock train tomorrow morning and take the Boston Express at Hartford. Mrs. Hiram P. Lowrey of West Main street least two thirds of the distance to be traversed. If weather conditions do not interfere the highway will be opened to traflic December 1st, pos- sibly before. Plans for the community orchestra which have been under way for some time are materializing. Seven peaple have already sent in their names as being desirous of joining the organi- zation. Mrs. E, G. Hazelwood of Cromwell has been visiting daughter Mrs. E. V. Read. The Mothers Sewing Club met at the home of Mrs. Arthur Lawrence last evening. A number of yaung men in town are planning to organize a basketball team and accept the chellenge of the Berlin team. The latter aggregation have had the advantage of practice during the past several weeks. Thvfl local boys have not even secured their equipment as yet. - More than 40 people from thig sec- tion of the town attended the Armis- tice Day celebration in Berlin today. J. H. Johnson is about town in a new automobile which he recently purchased. Sullivan’s dancing school evening, Grange hall, Berlin, Keon's Orch.—advt. Ladies’ Whist- The Village Improvement society of Fast Berlin has started a series of afternoon whists which are for wo- men only. The first meet of the sea- son was held at the home of Mrs. R. 0. Clark yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance. 'Activities for the winter were planned. Prize Winners at Whist. One of the largest groups to play whist turned out last evening at the regular Wednesday evening Whist parties of the T- A. B. society. The prize winners for the night were: First ladies’, Mrs. N. A. Pelatier; sec- ond, Beasie McKeon. First men's, Thomas Molarney; second, Joseph Venturo. West her Friday Mec- Brief Items, The Ladies’ Aid society of the East Berlin Catholic church will give a dance in Athletic hall Friday evening. Sulltvan and Onorate will conduct heir classes in dancing as usmal on )xmy night of this week and not THursday, as previously announced. Miss Marguerite Pollard has ac- cepted a position with the W nderwood Typewriter company of Hartford Pianos, Victrolas, records. C. L. Pierce & Co., New Britaim, opposite monument.—advt. NOTICE—Price reduced on shoey, dry goods, res merchandisc and grogeries. D. S. i lace-Barnes plant and will be affected | will take the trip by auto. Miss Tiney Bensteadt left this morning. It has also been announced that at the next meeting of the Grange members, which will be held Tuesday night, November 16, the election of officers for the ensuing year will take place. All members are urged to attend this meeting. Reports on the Boston con- vention will also be heard. Plant Reduces Time Following the example of many other concerns, the Wallace-Barnes plant in Bristol has reduced its time. The factory will now operate on a rine hour day with five days a | week. This ruling will affect about 600 or more employes. A number of local men are employed at the Wal- by the slow down. Attend Commerce Meet The State Chamber of Commerce is ' holding a meeting at New Haven to- day. Those who attended as repre- sentatives from. the Plainville Bus ness and Improvement Association are: Charles Newton, A. H. Condell, Ralph L. Seymour and Joseph N, Mc- Kernan. Edwin Hills was elected to attend but found it impossible to do so The alternates who were also elected to attend were: John B. Minor, Frank T. Wheeler, A. A. McLeod and John Lamb. Mr. Lamb did not attend James T, Simpson will attend the banquet to be held at the Taft Hotel this evening. W. C. T. U. Mceting The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. L, M. Lauridsen of Union Street. It will begin at 3 o'clock. A topic.on “The Fifteenth In- ternational Congress Against Al- cholism,” will he the feature of the meeting. All members are to attend. Planos, Victrolas, records. Pierce & Co., New Britain, monument.—advt. Hurry for your share of the cutting sale now going Birnbaum.—advt. FOR SALE—An upright gas range, also one Magee coal range. in good condition. Call evenings, 21 East Broad St., Plainville, Conn. 11-16-2dx FOR SALE—Two good hanging lamps . 26 West Main St. 11-11-2dx MAPLE HILL Mr. and Mrs. Dunham of Golf street are spending a few days in. Provi- dence. . C L price on. 1. J. The next meeting of the Maple Hill Literary society will be held at the home of Mrs. Jonathan Hart on Thompson street. Mrs. John Arrow- smith of New Britain will speak on “England Since the War.” Mr. and Mrs. Vincent L. Eddy are requested | opposite receiving congratulalions on the birth ‘ of a daughter. Misses Adelaide and Marion Hoops are guests of Miss Arline Root for a few days. The engagement of Miss Myrtle { Nordstrom and A. Van Veen of Hart- | i ford fvas announced at a party given | by Mrs. Nordstrom last I\‘lunda%\’en- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson of Elm Hill have moved into their new home. Robert Skinner who has been at the NeW Britain General hospital for the past two weeks, returned to his home at Maple Hill yesterday. | Curley’s CITY ITEMS November Victor records, Pierce & Co.—advt. The Parents and Teachers’ tion of the Lincoln street school| hold its annual harvest supper evening from 6 until 8 o’clock school. Special pre-war prices on stoves and ranges. John A. And Co.—advt. Carpenters’ Fair, Turner hall) tertainmentand dancing each ‘v Novelty Orchestra. lamps, candy. Adm. blankets, advt. Victor November records, Pierce & Co.—advt. Big Cuts in | Dining Room Furniture Approaching Thanksgiving Day makes a Queen Anne Wi Suite «doubly $525.00 to 25.00. e\ T T interesting when you know it has been reduced fi Single pieces if desired. N ¢ T4 Golden Qak Queen Now Mahogany Buffet and China. 9-Plece Ma ‘Walnut China Closet. ‘Walnut Server. Was $44.00. Fumed Oak Server. Anne 7-Plece Suite. Was $375.00. hogany Suite, Louis XVIL. 10-Piece Walnut Chippendale Suite. Was $135.00. 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