New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 19, 1921, Page 13

Financial WAL STREET STOCK EXCHANGE REPORTS . 10:30 a. m. — Traders evidently labor viewed the railroad situation Wwith greater confidence today judging from the course of stock market prices at the opening. A number of leading rails extended yesterday’'s rally by large fractions to almost two points, Northern Pacific, Delaware, Lacka- wanna and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio displaying pronounced strength. Domestic and foreign oils also wera higher, Houston, Royal Dutch and Mexican Pet. being most favored. Pullman, which broke sharp- ly in yesterday’s later dealings, rallied on the quarter points but Sears Roe- buck and American Sugar, the latter at o new low record, weres weak. Wall Street, Noon.—The early rise was sustaihed mainly by the further advance of oils, coalers and some of the minor ralls. Psllman recovered all but a point of yesterday's heavy loss and .merican Car and Foundry rallied with General Electric. Con- stant pressure was directed, however, against American Sugar, Sears Roe- buck and Harvester at losses of 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 points. Shorts next attacked the steels, effecting losses. 1 1-2 to 3 1-2 points in Replogle, Gulf States, U. S. Steel and Republic Iron com- mon and pfd. :Oils became unsettled before noon, Mexican Pet., reacting two points. all momey opened at 4 1-2 per cemt. 1:30 p. m.—The market improved at mid-day on the 4 per cent. money rate, although steels, tobaceos and cheniicals remained heavy. Pujlman COMMUNITY CHEST IS One Child in 10 Diés in City —Conference to Be Held Next Month. One child dies out of eyery 10 born In New Britain. In New York, con- sidered one of the hardest’ citied in the_world on young children, only 85 out of 1,000 die. In Bristol, a eommunity apparently conducive to godd health,,132 children out of every 1,000 never grow up. Dr. Baker Will Talk. These, figures, official figures com- piled by the American Child Hygiene association, will be discussed by Dr. Josephine Baker, of New York, who writes on Child Hyglene for the Pic- torfal Review, at the 12th annual con- ference of - the association, which meets in New.Haven, November 2 to 5, inclusive. Miss Sarah Baker of the Visiting Nurse association of this city, will be in attendance. “Problems%and Opportunities Lay. Directors of Private Organiza- tions,” will be the subject of Dr. Baker’s address. She will tell - how organizations such as Boys’ clubs, Boy Scouts, ‘etc., can help keep down the list of child mortality. Down on Funds. These figures are of particular in- terest to New Britain just at this time because of the present financial con- ditions of practically all the local wel- fare organizations. All the local or- ganizations belonging to the com- munity chest are almfost down and out so far as finances are concérned and are facing some serious prob- lems with the coming of winter. The agreement to have but one drive a year for funds interferes with any concerted effort to Increase their fi- of made an extreme reccvery of 53 points on declaration ot the regular dividend. Among specialties, Nation- al Cloak and Suit, common lost 2 points while the pfd. rose 8%. 255 127 26 Am H & L Am Loco .... Am Sm & Re. Am Sz Rf cm. Am Sm Tob- Am Tel & Tel. Am Tob ..... Am Woolen . Ana Cop .. . Atch'Tp & S P.. At Gf & W E... Baid Loco Balti & Ohi . Beth 'Steel B .. Bky Rp Tr - Can Pac .. Cen Leath Co .. Ches & Qhio .. Ch Ml & S P. Ch Rk I & P Chile Cop Chino Cop . Con Gas ... Cn Prd Ref ~Cru Steel awes Cub Cn $g.. Enlicott-Jofr Erle 89 36 47% 35% 108 124% 13% 38% 85 Erie ist pfd Gen Elec . Gen Motors Good (B-F) Co.. 31% Gt North pfd .. 71 Inspir Copper .. 34 Inter Con p Inter Con pufd . 3 Int Mer Mar pfd 46 Als Chalm -Mfg 33 Pac Ol .%. - 41 Int Nickel . 13% Int Paper .. 41 Kelly Spring 39% Kegnecott €op.. 21 Lack Steel .... 39 Lehigh Valley % 53% Mex Petrol .;.. 97 Milvale Steel ... 23% Miss Pacific .19 N Y Cen .... 1% NYNH&H .. 13% Norf & West .. 94% North Pacific 2% Pure Oil .... Pan Am P T Peorn RR ... Pierce Arrow Pittsburgh Coal Pressed Steel Car . 55% Reading . . 69 Rep I 8 . Royal D, NY .... 43% Sinclair Oil Refin . 20% South Pacific . South Railway . 941 94% 2% 2% 20% 29% 43 4315 34% 3% 12% 12% 59. 59 55% 55% 68% 681 4y 5% 42% 421 20% 20% ks Y% 18% /19 N% 2% 39 395 21 21 6215 63% 8% 9 Texas Co Texas Pacific Tobacco Prod Transcont Oil . Union Pacific .118% 1183% 118% United Fruit .....108% 108% 108% United Retail St .. 53% 51% 5% U S Food Prod .. 13% 1285 13% U S Rubber Co .. 48% 47% 48% U S Steel ......... 8% T7% 1% U S Steel pfd .110% 110% 110% Utah Copper . . b1% 51% 511y Va Car Chemical .. 27T% 27T% 27% Willys Overland .. 5% 5% 5% LOCAL STOCK MARKET TODAY (Furnished by Putnam & Co.) Bid Asked Hfd Elec Light ......135 139 Southern N E Tely ..110 114 Am Brass .. ..184 188 Am Hardware ..140 Billings & Spencer com 25 Bristol Brass Colt’'s Arms .. Eagle Lock Landers .. N B Machine Co . Niles-Be-Pond com Norta and Judd .. 4 Peck, Stow and Wilcox 38 Russell Mfg Co ..105 Scovill Mfg Co ..295 Standard Screw . Traut apnd Hine . Union Mfg ... Stanley Works CLEARING HOUSE REPORT. « Exchanges 665,500,000 Balances g THURSDAY nances and people who are helped through these various societies are apt to suffer as a result. Milk Supply Threatened. Some time ago a special collection was taken up in the South church school and-$88 was raised for ting Nurse assaciation and the onference. This money is Bily all gdne now and some children, who under the stress with milk, are in danger g the supply shut off. ; pnditions among the needy people is city, according to those whose ess brings them into contact the more unfortunate are found growing more appalling every vith those out of ‘work or the breadwinner has beén re- \by death. Need Attention. N ren examined at the ference on Saturday ut six were found to.be in health and weight. condition was due to th and the impossibility en to get proper dental good deal of the trouble nurs is due to im- Smiall children are d coffee instead of milk b 3F theh ag rot know ereal. Some families hard«wy getting enough familys on record where and_several children are pplies from the city cRar- en though tkere the two en, mere babies in the family’s supply of milk consisted of one can of of Churche Helps Family. A special aid society connected with St. Mary’sgehurch is said to be tak- ing care family, consisting ot a widow snd¥nine children. In this family ther® .are two boys, one of 15 and the oflgf of 19. They are out of work and ugable to obtain any. The boys are loafing and wasting their time. They would like to go to trade school while . they are out of work ‘but cannot raise the necessary en- tranca fees. Every week local welfare organiza- tions are appealed to families actually in need. That some of these people are in actual want is stated by nurses ‘who call on them. A story is told of a local woman who pledged a sum of money fo the hospital during the campaign for funds for that institution. ~She had hardly enough to eat in the house and no income, yet rather than fail to make good her promise, she went out and vold a liberty bond to raise the pledged amount. ADVERTISE FOR MEN. All Railroads Coming Into New York to Seek Employes. New York, Oct. 19.—A1l railroads coming into New York will begin ad- vertising tomorrow for men to oper- ate trains in case of a strike. A member of the general managers association today said notices would be inserted in morning and afternoon papers, offering permanent employ- ment to men employed “to fill such vacancies 4s may occur.” This official said it had heen agreed among the executives to act in concert in advertising. “DABBLERS” TO MEET. The third meeting of the ‘‘Dabblers,"” the literary discussion club which was formed for the adults of New Britain, will be held this evening at 7:15 o’clock on the fourth floor of the Y. M. C. A. building. All who are interested in lit- erature are invited to be present. Mr. Hancock, leader of the club, wishes it to. be distinctly understood that while this organization is open to high school students it is not for high school pupils alone, Anyone may become a membe~ of the club, man or woman. The poed _ of Robert Burns will form the basis os the discussion this evening. NO FARE REDUCTIONS, Hartford, - Oct. 19.—Prospects of trolley fare reduction of more than one cent, sp far as the company’s attitude is concerned, went a glimmering this forenoon, if statements made by Presi- dent Storrs andfidhres submitted at a hearing before WP public utilities com- mission this noorfon a petition by Nor- walk, may be taken as an index of the company’s position. While Norwalk of- ficials asked for g five cent fare only between South fialk and Norwalk center, the com V's evidence disclos- BETTY COMPSON & MILTON SILLS i “THE END OF THE WORLD" ed its attitude on the general fare re- | duction question. NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 LACKINé IN 3 FUNDS; SOME PEOPLE ARE IN NEED WANT LIST OF ALL AUTOMOBILE TRUCKS Chamber of Commerce Would| List Cars—President Wanted In order that New Britain people may not be compelled to suffer any more than is absolutely necessary in case of a strike on the railroads, Sec- retary Ray L. Makin, of the Cham- ber of Commerce, has requested The Herald to ask all motor truck owners in the city to list their cars with him. Commercial trucks of any description and of any capacity areidesired to be listed by Mr. Makin. ? The object in listing these trucks is for the purpose of mobilizing them to bring in coal and foodstuffs in the event of other means of transporta- tion being cut off. The Chamber of Commerce just at this time is in a sort ot a dilemma in selecting a president.’ This month marks the end of the fiscal year and a new president must be elected. Al- though the organization has pros- pered under the administration’ of Abram Buol, vice-president of the New Britain Machine company, ‘Mr. Buol has filled that office for two subsequent terms and according to the by-laws, cannot be elected again. A committee composed of E. W. Christ, D. McMillan and George Kim- ball has been appointed to find a suit- able candidate, who will bring the proper prestige to the office and at the same time be a live wire. The committee will meet sometime the latter part of the week and decide upon a candidate they have in mind, This man’s name then will be recom- mended at the annual meeting, which must be held this month andean elec- tion ‘will follow. FIRST FALL DANCE A. 1, E. Fraternity to Stage Opening Event ‘at Federal Hill School, Bristol. The Alpha Tota Epsilon fraternity will hold their first dance of the sea- scn at the Federal Hill school, Bris- wl, on Oct. 28, from 8 until 12 o'clock. Music for the occasion will be furnished by Chapman’s Major String orchestra of this city, and the assessment will be $1.75 per couple. LeRoy Fleischer is in charge of the arrangements. This society will hold the annual “Thanksgiving dance oxf the evening of Nov. 18, at the Y. W. C. A. hall from |, 8 ustil 12 o’clock. Chapman’s Major String orchestra -will also play for this dance and Crowell’s will ,cater. The committee in charge of the af- fair is: Mervin McCutcheon, chair- man; Prescott G. Brown, Dantel J. Mullin and LeRoy C. Fleischer. 700 Square Miles of Prairie Land is Burned Omaha; Neb., Oct. 19.—Thae worst prairie fire ina decade in the vicinity ot Caliaway, Nev., swept that terri. tory yesterday, burning a stp seventy milea long and ten miles wide from North Platte, northeast. Everything in the path of the flames was des- troyed. = NURSES MEEL. Public Health Club Holds Session at N. Trumbull Electric Plant. The Public Health Nurses' club held a meeting last night at the Trum- bull Manufacturing company in Plain- ville in the first aid rooms of the fac- tory. . Senator John H. Trumbull ad- dressed the members: Miss Elizabeth Heinen:an, visiting nurse of Pldinville, and Mrs. Marscham, nurse at the fac- tory, served a buffet lunch. Miss Mable Silliman, of this city, was elect- ed secretary of the organization to succeed Miss Helen Bergendahl. PLAINVILLE MAN HELD. Is Arrested in New Haven After Try- ing to Sell Diamond. New Haven, Oct. 19.—After being told that someone had thrown a stone through a jewelers window and taken some articles of value from the dis- play, the police today detained "Mich- ael Comforti of Plainville who claimed to be in destitute circumstances but who was trying to dispose of an un- set diamond of some value which he claimed to have found. In his pock- ets were found papers which showed that he had been offered $40,000 for an invention of his but which he de- declined to accept. REGULAR SHOW ROOMS. “With the completion of the two large plate glass windows, said to be second to none in size in the state, B. C. Porter and Sons, in their re- cently remodeled store front, will have two of the finest furniture show windows to be seen anywhere this side of New York city. These windows are built so large that they will rep- resent entire rooms and for this pur- pose are fitted with mantel shelves, fire places, ornamental electric lights, ete. $9,500,000 IN FINES, VJackson, Miss., Oct. 19.—Chancel- ~or W. J. Stricker today issued a de- cree in the Hinds county chancery court imposing fines aggregating nearly $9.500,000 on fire ins; nce companies formerly doing business in this state. Thirty-three companies were fined $195,875 each; others were fined from $1,000 upwards. MEETING TONIGHT Troop 2, Boy Scouts, will_hold its regular meeting tonight. The meeting was postponed from last night_ TCO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. FOR SALE—Horse, wagon and sleigh in good condition for $85.00. 13 CITY ITEMS street. —advt. Adam Kampfmann has been further transfer. ment received. —advt. Quality Smoke Shop to members of the Naval Corps on inactive duty. Maple Hill held a regular this afternoon. talk Hare on her travels in Mexico. Rev. Daniel F. Sullivan, stationed in Colchester, is A very at by the military officials at Camp Lewlis that Corporal Joseph Brown of 46 Sheflield street, has deserted from camp. Gordon - Brothers, through Lawyer Williama M. Greenstein, have brought suit for $1,000 against Hyman Schae- fer and David Sweder. The 'writ is returnable in the city court on_the fifth Monday in October. The Seandinavian branch of the W. .. T. U. will hold a meeting at the Lome of Mrs, Charles Erickson of 66 Cottage Place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Plans are being made by the Y. W. H. A. for holding a masquerade party at the club rooms on Monday evening of next week. Have you lunched lately.—advt. A son, Raymond Elton, has been born te Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Win- chester of 24 Crown street. at Crowell's any donations towards the festival, Howard Murray of York is visiting with Mr. and street, . will meet Thursday Mrs. George Froeba of Glen street. A collation will be given nerton street, . State armory. Dpartment Julius Strupp of Bristol, will attéendance at the Ineeting. specto: be from a trip to Maine, SEYMOUR LOOMIS OF Lawyer—Funeral to be Held Saturday. Suffield, Oct. Loomis of New Haven, éay, infected tooth. without warning, for Mr. Loomis at trate@ him. Amerfean Bar associafions. from Connecticut Literary from Yale law school in 1884. Hu had practiced law in New Haven sincx his admission to the bar. ris. settlement of Suffield last Mr. Loomis made the responses. Mr. Loomis is The funeral will be held\at 3 p, m, on Saturday from the hom: ‘Woodlawn cemetery in this town. SHORT CALENDAR Court. calendar atternoon, as follows: the defendant; John Donnollo agains Carlo Sattaro, cotinuance for 30 days, Lawyer LeWitt for the plaintiff. Luca DiMinno against Trinca, damages and Paul Sargis, answer don, pleading by defendant seph Battaglia, bond for prosecution, Lawyer/S. J. Traceski ferdant. TENDERED SHOWER Alpha Alpha Sorority Alumni Rock avenue, was tendered a surprise miscellaneous shower last evening at the home of Miss Gertrude Erwin of Forest street. The Alpha Alpha Soror- ity Alumni, of which Miss Coombs is Coombs received many beautiful and useful gifts. She will' become the bride City Avenue, third floor : 19-19-14% of William Peace of lainville on October 29, 2 e J < A son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. James J. Welch of 34 Sexton Victrolas'and Records, Henry Morans. ac- cepted for service in the U. S. navy and has been sent to New Haven for 0Old King Cole Mixture; new ship- Enlistments for the U. S. navy are now open to all ex-service men and | > Reserve | Go vernor's Foot Guard, founded in The Women’s Literary soclety of meeting at the home of Mrs. W. H. Stickler, interasting was given by Mrs. Charles R. who 1is his home on Lake street for a few days. The local police have been notified FOOT GUARD HOLDS [50TH ANNIVERSARY Gala Celebration in. Hartiord— Many Visiting Companies Present Hartford, Oct. —The First Co., 1771, is observing its. 150th anniver- sary today. It has as its' guests the Richmond (Va.) light infaniry, Elues, Ancient and Honorable Artillery, Bos- ton: Second Co., Governor's Foot Guard, New Haven; Newport, (R. L) artillery company: United Train of Artillery, Rhode Island; Fusilier Vet- eran association, Boston, Veteran corps of artillery, New York; New Haven Grays: First ; Light Infantry, Providence; Old Guard of New- York; PUTNAM&Co. Member New York ftock Exklnng- Suceessor to Richter & Co. 31 WEST MAIN STRELT, NEW BRITAIN, CONN. TEL. 2046 STANLEY R. EDDY, Mgr. 25 shares American Silver 30 shares North & Judd ~ 50 shares Landers, Frary & Clark 50 shares Stanley Works Amoskeag Veterans, H.; Patnam Phalanx, Hartford; Wor- cester (Mass.) Continentals; Continentals, East Greenwich, R. I. The exercises this afternoon hegan with a visit to the memorial boulder in the ancient burying ground at the rear of the Center church. Service in the with a parade. colorful procession that Hartford has At ¢he capitol the various commands were reviewed by It was reviewed by Manchester, Varnura followed the most ever witnessed. Governor Lake. city officials earlier. Tonight there will be a banquet at the Bond hotel and a ball state armor. CENTRAL POWERS AT at the H. L. JUDD Investments, Local Stocks JOHN P. F. G. JUDD JUDD & CO. 23 WEST MAIN s1., NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT Telepbones, 1815, 1816 o Landers,Frary&Cl;k- KEOGH Plans have been made for a Har- wvest Social to be held at the A. M. E. Zion church tomorrgw and Friday nights. The public has been inyited. Mrs. E. L, Richirdson‘of 138 Pleasant street is in charge and will receive Utica, New Mgs. Joseph Schilling of 71 Grove Hm.s A daughter has been born to ‘MY, and Mrs. Gustave Hintz of 118 Lyons The Good Mothers' « Sewing club evening with for the benefit of the Universal Negro Improvement association of New Brit- ain tomorrow at 3 o'clock at 41 Con- An important meeéting of ‘A. G. Hammond Camp, U S. W. V. will be held at 8 o'clock this evening at the in Robert H. Budde returned today NEW HAVEN IS DEAD End Oomes Suddenly to Prominent 19.—Seymour = C. died at his summer home here at 11 o’clock to- after an illness which it is thought had its inception through an The end came almost his breakfast as usual and was about the house until heart weakness pros- Death came shortly after. Mr. Loomis was a member of the New Havem county, the state and the He was born in Suffield on November 12, 1861, the son of Georgé W. and Mary Ellen (Norton) Loomis. He was graduated institute here in 1878, from Yale in 1882 and He was acting city clerk in 1885-86, and was executive secretary to Governor Mor- At the 250th anniversary of the October, survived by Mrs. Loomis and a sister of New Haven. here, and burial will be in the famliy plot in Six Cases Are Listed With Clerk for Docket -on Friday's Session of City Six cases are listed on the short docket for the session of the city court at 2:30 o’clock Friday Angelo Giolo against Teresa Bertolatti, argument on dcmurrer, Lawyer D. L. Nair for the olaintiff, Lawyer Henry P. Roche for Giacomo et al, judgment, hearing in limitation of time for redemption, Lawyer A. A. Greenberg for the plaintiff; David Elia against by defendant, Lawyer M. D. Saxe for the plaintift, Lawyer D. L. Nair for the defendant; M. N, Snow against Richard C. Corri- or de- fault, Lawyer A. W. Upson for the rlaintiff, Lawyer D. L. Nair for the — - defendant; Michael Albis against Jo- Lawyer S. R. Mink for the plaintiff, for the de- Miss Mildred Coombs Surprised By Miss Mildred Coombs of 174 Black a member, tenderd the shower. Miss PEACE \WITH AMERICA Senate Ratifies Pact With Germany, Austria Hungary—Two Re- publicans Opposed. ‘Washington, Oct. 19. — The new peace treaties with Germany, Austria and Hungary were ratified by the sen- ate last night. After the formal ex- change of ratification between the powers it is expected that diplomatic officers will be appointed and normal relations fully resumed. 3 Both Germany and Austria have al- ready accepted and ratified the trea- ties and parliamentary action is. ex- pected to be completed in Hungary at an early date. Ratification by the senate had been accepted as a foregone conclusion, but “| the final vote showed if anything a larger margin for the treaties than had been anticipated. Fourteen demo- T | crats supported matification on the final rol! call whike only two republi- cans, Senators Borah and LaFollette cast their votes against the treaties. L Deaths and Funerals Miss Anna M. Lyons Miss Anna M. Lyons, aged 31 years, usual as late as Sunday, mass that day. She was a well known young woman,. enjoying a legion of friends who mourn her sudden surmise She -leaves two brothers, John and William Lyons, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Lyons of this city. The funeral will be held at 9 o’clock Friday morning at the church of St. John the Evangelist. The burial will be in: St. Mary’s new cemeétery, e Daniel McKcown Daniel McKeown, aged 43 years and New Britain General hospital, complication of heart and ployed as a motorman on the local trolley lines, Plainville several years ago, he suffer- €led the loss of a leg in a wreck. He then went to work for the City Hall commission as an elevator man, and e worked in this capacity for seven years, retiring twd years ago on ac- count of ill health. He was a past chief ranger of Court Pride, D. of A. Surviving him are his wife, \mother, three brothers and a sister. The funer- al will be held Friday fternoon at his late home in Newington. Rev. Henry W. Maier of the First Congre- gational church will officiate at the service, and the burial will be in the Newington cemetery. Lewis, Plude The funeral of Lewis Plude was held at 10 o'clock this morning at St. Mary’s church. Rev. Walter McCrann was the celebrant of a solemn requiem high mass. Rev. William Krause was deacon; Rev. John T. Winters, sub- deacon, and Rev. William A. Downey was master of ceremonies. Mrs. Mary T. Crean sang during the mass. The committal Service at the grave in St. Mary’s new cemetery was conducted by Rev. Walter McCrann. The pall bearers were, Cornelius Clancy, Ed- ward Kieley, George McAloon, John Donahue, Michael J. Cosgfove and John Bratton. The flower bearers were t|James Ptolomey and Henry Gardiner. Sylvia Simioni. - The funeral of Sylvia Simioni, 19 vears old, sister of Antonio Verito Simioni of 139 Church street,. who died Monday in New York, was held this morning from St. Mary's church at 10:30 o’clock. The body ias brought at first to the undertaking parlors of Laraia and company on Spring street, but was transferred to 139 Church street. Burial was in St. Mary’s cemetery. 16 ORGANIATIONS CALLED. This is Only New Development in Pending Strike Situation. Chicago, Oct. 19.—(By Associated Press)—Developments in the possibili- ty of a strike order in others of the 16 standard labor organizations, be- side the five train service hodies were. seen today in a call for assembling tomorrow of the ccnference commit- tee of 100 of the railway employes de- partment, American Federation of La- bor. This committee has full power to order a strike of the six shop crafts. No final action was expected, how- ever, Before Friday, according to B. M. Jewell, president of the depart- megda Member Consolidated Stock Whnnze of New York. . ‘Waterbury Danbury Middletown STOCKS BONDS Bridgeport New Haven Springfield Direct Private Wire to New York and Boston. G. F. GROFF, Mgr.—Room 509, N."B. Nat’l Bank Bldg. — Tel. 1018 NEW BBATAIN New Britain National Bank Eldg. Telephone 2383 DONALD R. HART Mgr. Member N. Y. Stock Exchange. We Offer ] ~ " HARYFORD 10 Ceatral Row Telephone Charter 3008, Member Hartford Stock Exchange 1 i NORTH & JUDD FAFNIR BEARING We Do Not Accept Margin Accounts. ot 37 Cottage Place, died unexpectedly at her home this morning following a briet illness. She had been about as attending Michael Mulhern of Bristol, and Miss eight months; died last night at the of a kidney trouble. He was for many years em- and in an accident at ATHLETIC MEET %. of C. to Present a Gigantic Sport Spectacle, Here in Near Future at the State Armory. Daly Council, K. of C., is planning to hold ‘a monster ‘athletic carnival at the State Armory in the near fu- ture. P. S." McMahon has been ap- pointed chairman of the general com- mittee and he’with 11 others are planning to make this one of the biggest events in an athletic line that has ever' been witnessed in this city. It is planned to bring all of the great stars of the track and ring, who are known throughout the na- gotiations have already begun for the appearance of Jack Britton, welter- weight champion of the world, against a suitable opponent, Joie Ray, the natiomal sprint champion and many others of national repute. The dates have not as yet been decided, but the spectacle- will be presented just as soon as the season for indoor track meets begins. The proceeds of the affair are to be turned into the building fund, and the committee have begun to work hard to make the affair a success. Y. . §. ANNIVERSARY Young People’s Organizition of 3. John’s German Church Observe 21 Year Celebration Last Night. The Young* People’s society of the St. John’s German Lutheran Evan- gelical church .on Arch street, cele brated its 27th anniversary with a banquet in ‘the church parlors last evening. There were 85 in atten- dance. Rev. M. W. Gaudian, pastor of ‘the church, spoke on the future of the society and the work it has accomplished during the past years. Other speakers were: Rev. Herman E. Stepich, pastor of the Concordia church at South Manchester and Rev. David G. Jaxheimer, pastor of the St. Paul’'s church in Hartford. An entertainment was carried out during the evening when Miss Gladys Haigis favored with a -recitation. Miss Francis Vater rendered solos ac- companied by Miss Bertha Meyen on the piano. - The organization has grown con- siderably during the past 27 years and is in excellent condition finan- cially and has increased its mem- bership. Henry Groth is president of the society. STATE LIBRARY ANNUAL: The annual meeting of the State Library association will be held in Litchfield tomorrow and Friday. Mary_Johnson, Elizabeth Wainwright and Helen Martindell of the New Britain Library have been selected ence. COMPANY H TO HARTFORD. Members of' Company H, Connecti- cut National Guard which is the local Machine Gun company ,left this aft- ernoon at 1 o'clock for Hartford where they took part in the observ- ance of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the First Governors’ tion, here to compete for prizes. Ne- [ LOCAL PEOPLE AT CHURCH CONFERENCE New Britain Residents Take Part in Program at Central Association of Congregational Churches, A. W. Upson and wife, E. B. Eddy and wife, Mrs. Earl Higbee and Mrs. J. D. Williams left this morning for Plantsville where they will repre- sent the South, church of -this city as delegates at the Central Associa= tion of Congregational churches be- ing held in Plantsville, today. A report from the national council was submitted by Rev. Dr. George W. C. Hill, of the South church. Rev. Harry S. Martin, of Newington de= Jivered the sermon at 11:30 this morn- ing. Mrs. Clara Oakes Usher, of Plainville, delivered a solo during this afternoon’s session. Among the officers of the associa=- tion from New Britain and vicinity lare the following: Moderator, Thomas Emerson, of Berlin; registrar, Rev. Herbert Macy, of Newington; treas- urer, E. W. Mildrum, of Berlin; chair- as delegates to attend the confer- i Foot Guard. While in Hartford they l\\'ill be the guests of the two capital city companies. =2 s man of the missionary committee, B: B. Bassette, of New Britain; advisory committee, Oscar Marsh. ADDITION TO VAULT. An addition to the present safe deposit vault of the New Britain Trust company, is being made by the. Diebold Vault Company of New York. It will be fire and burglar proof and will ‘be erected at a cost of $15,000. The demand for additiogal safe deposit boxes -caused the addition to be built. QUESTIONED BY POLICE. Harry Brown, the truck driver who was arrested recently in Canaan with a truckload of alleged liquor, was called to Canaan yesterday to be questioned concerning his alleged rum- running activities. e INVESTOR’S DATA BOOK A thin, " neatly. bound pocket - fitting booklet, containing ruled columns. systematizing the record- ing of your market trans- actions. Also contains space memoranda, ticker abbre- viations, highs and lows for 1919 and 1920, and interest and yield tables. for You may have this handy and useful booklet FREE upon re- quest. FRIEDMAN- MARKELSON & CO. INVESTMENT SECURITIES %42 Main St. #Hartford, Conn. 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