New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 8, 1922, Page 7

NH.W BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 19 e e Price Reductions by "Furniture || Factories Bring Still Lower Prices In our Annual FEBRUARY. FURNITURE SALE | This Interesting Mid-Winter rovided that the public realizes concerned, Each day Note Prices on Dining Room Suites n Anne Suite—8 piecce Solld Mahogany Suite—10 pie Chippendale lid Mahogan Look at Our Living Room Suites 0.00—1I‘or $149.00. — W 10—W 00 set. gular $500.00—For $275.00, 0—17or $150. Tapestry Covered Davenport, Chair and Rocker— Was $ Mahogany PFinish Frame Daveport, Chair and Wing Chair, $1 ‘Three Piecs Davenport, C ize Davenport, Arm and Genuine Mahogan Sofa Chair—Rocker, velour Berlin News BERUNGIRLWILL STUDY ART ABROAD Miss MildrefimMeisner to Sail for Paris February 18 SCHOOL ATEENDANGE REPORT Sickness Cause for Decrease in C. Ju- Britain Monthly Percentage—\W. A. niors Defeated by New Team—Grange Observance—Briefs. Mildred Meisner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Meisner of Worthington Ridge, who is a stu- dent in the second year class in in- terior decoration at the New York school of Fine and Applied Arts, is going to France for,a four months' study at the new ateliers of the school, 9 Place des Vosges, Paris. Miss Meisner will sail February 18 on the 8. 8. “Rochambeau,” and while in France she is planning té live in the famous Latin quarter of Paris. Miss Meisner won one of .the six holarships given at the New York school for this coursé in the Paris branch. This recognition of her ability will undoubtedly be pleas- ing to' many of her friends in Ber- lin as well as New Britain. Thé local girl has shown consid- erzhle talent in art, having made a sapecialty of interior decorating. - Miss Meisner is a graduate of the New Rritain High school class of 1918, She went to New York last fall for the firat term in art. Local Team Defeated. The Original Comets of New Brit ain defeated the Worthington A. ( Juniors last evening by a 33 to score in the town hall. This was one of the fastest games of basketball yet piayed in Berlin. When the wistle blew at the close or the game both teams were found to be deadlocked antd it was necessary to play an extra period. The following is the line up of both Miss Relieves Headache A Little Musterole, rubbed on fore- head and temples, will usually drive away headache. A clean, white oint- reat, made with oil of mustard, b4 cle i3 a natural remedy with Zonz of the evil after-effects go often ca3ed by, “‘internal medicine.” Gct Musterdle at your drug store. 235 & G5¢, jars & tubes; hospital size, $3. £CTTER THAN A MUSTARD PLASTER FORESIGHT always was better than hindsight. Those who take SCOTT’S EMULSION. regularly exercise foresight that pays large dividends i Sale began has proved to he a When furniture of the dependable Kind is offered at prices this Sale brings to you, I"rames—Three piecc Three Piece Suites—THigh Grade—Was §350,.00—Sale DPrice—8$195.00. upholstery—sale Price $50.00. Davenport Tables for $39.00, $55.00 and $60—\Were $49, $65 and $75. Event, ¥ that prices have at least dropped to rd day r price $175—Ior $125, 00— Ior $37, regu s, regular price $4 te—9 pieces, regular price $395.00 n Piece Walnut Dining Suite—Regular price § § Dining Suits—9 pieces, regular § Nine Piece Dining Suite-——\ahogany finish, regular $ Ten Piece Dining Suite—Sheraton Mahogany—Was §086.00—Ior $750.00. H0.00—Ior or $3. 00 00, r and high back Wing Chair, §: Arm and High Back Wing chair, $2 Wing Chair—r nite—regnlar $ teams and summary: Original Comets, Belser Knapp Cashman Brunnell Scofield Tracey Boardman Bramhall Durchy Iield gbals, Telser 5, Knapp 6, Brunnell 2, Tracey 1, Gould 7, Cash- man 4, Schofield 1. Ifoul goals, Knapp 5, Cashman 2. teferee, Eim- gren; scorer, Austin. Time, two twenty minute halve Drop in Attendance, The attendance report for tne month of January in the Berlin schools ‘shows that there has been great decrease. This is accounted for Superintendent Showalter says, hy the act that there has been a great deal of sickness in town. The foilowing is a list for the past month giving the name of the teacher, the active regis- tration in the class and the per cent attendance respectively: Northrup 30, Quinn . 89; Pierce 33, 94; Barnes 28, 93; Bacon 32, 96; Piske 38, 96; Bartlett 36, 8S; Maresh 93; Hopkins 40, 92; Niel- son 35, 92; Craven 39, 94; Lynn 33, 95; Crane 27, 86; I'oley 32, 96; Weis- leder 35, 87; Walsh 34, 9 DuPlessis 28, 92; Stead 32, 88; O'Brien 40, $2; McGee 41, 90; McKeon 42, 93; Barry 34, 94; Kiena 30, 92; Mansfield 42, 96; Gorevz 40, 94; Schacfer 42, 88; Dodge 31, 94; Harold 29, 92, Grange Observance About 120 members were in at- tendance at the 37th anmiversary of the Berlin Grange which was observed at the hall on Damon’s hill last eve- ning. A program was arranged by Miss Helen' Young and consisted of vocal and musical selections. Claude Wi Stevens delivered the address of the evening. Iollowing the entertainment a sup- per was served in the dining room of the building. Guests were present at the observance last evening from Newington, Plainville, New Britain, Portland, New Camaan and Rocky Hill. D. A. R. Open Mecting An open meeting of the KEmma Hart Willard chapter D. A, R. will be held at the community house on Friday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock. A business meeting will précede the open one at 2:15 o'clock. Mrs. Stanley Galpin will address the gathering. ''he hostesses for the occasion are Mrs. Harold Stearns, Mrs. Francis Deming, Mrs. 7. ., Hodgson and Miss Caroline Savage. RBerlin Briefs The first meeting of the for the Richard Hubbard Teachers’ Association will Wednesday evening of next the schoolhouse. Miss Rose Kiniry and [Fred Karum were awarded the first prizes at the T. A. B. whist last evening while Mrs, James Corr and P. J. Buckley were awarded the consolation prizes. The. Women's Aid society of the Berlif Longregational church met this afternbon with Mrs. Irancis Deming., Mrs. Emma J. l.ean, widow of Jo- seph Lean, died in Newark, New Jor- sey yesterday morning. She was a tormer resident df this town and at one time made her home here with Mrs. C. Fred Johnson. The funeral wlil be held in this town Thursday and Rev. Carleton Hazen will officlate. Burfal will be in the Stocking Corner cemetery. The Men's Bible class will hold its regular meeting this ecvening in the cdbmmunity house. Rev. Ernest Wismer of.Bristol will be the speaker. About 50 people attended the play | reading which was held at the com- munity house last night. The Worthington water co will meet at the home of Prentice on Berlin street this at & o'clock. George Griffith is confined to home in Kensington with {liness. John Masterson has returned to his home in Kensington from the New new yecar Parents and be held on week at ning his in robustness. Scett & Rowne Blooinfeld N.J. 3627 i Britain General hospital where he has Mitable to all who take advantage of its offerings has amply 525.00. Ior $300.00. been confined for sonte time. | | riture Why i [l not? normaley as far as Ky in (his department. 269. 50. as $ as § Pernard Brenna is ill at his home in Kensington. The teachers of grades five and six P, J, PRIOR IS NOT Notices Mailed to Local Office T Plainville New S NAMED POSTMASTER Seekers USHER PROBABLY ELECTED Bowling Results OF Trambull League weeal of Miss Rebecea La- Paugh Thursday — W, (. V. Holds® Interesting Meeting—1tems, The pivil Service departmont at| Washington has notified Pogtinuster | Leter J. Prior to the cifect that his application for the position wus not accepted by the commission, John Bartlett, president of the commission, torwarded the letter today, following the examination and investigation of ull candidates for the postmastership, This will mean that the eight yeur term of My, Prior has ended and his successor will be named within a short time. No authoritative infor mation could be scurred in regard to who would be appointed to the of fice, buy all indications point to James Usher of New Jersey, who now makes his home in this town after an ab- gence of nearly two years, Assistont Fostmaster James J, ham, who was an upplicant for the office, aigo received a letter from the commission stating that he will not be selected to succeed \r. Prior, Those who tried for the office we PPostmaster Prior, Assistant Postma ter James J. Graham, Judge George R. Byington, Irank Thompson, Wil- Jdam Cafferty, Irank Hohbein and James Usher. The fact that almost six months has passed since the examinations were held has caused much interest among the residents as to who the new post- master will be and some of them have written the civil service depart- ment inquiring into the matter. Postmaster Prior, who has served two terms of four years each, has seen an efficient person in the offic de was instrumer in sccuring the gresent quarters and the improved “livery service. Mr. Graham, assistant to Mr. has been in the office for six years Prior, of the Berlin schools met this after- noon at 4 o'clock at the Kensington Grammar school. A round table dis- cussion was held on’ written and orial Inglish. A session of the board of relicf was held this afternoon from until o'clock. The weekly prayer meeting of the 3erlin Congregational church il be held tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock. Bast Berlin Items regular meeting of the Girl Scouts will be held at the home of Miss [tta Lawrence on Main street Thursday afternoon at the usual hour. B. R. Showalter, superintendent of schools, was a visitor at-the Hubbard school yesterday. A whist and social Will the Knights of Pythias hall on Grove street this evening for the benefit of the Village Improvement society. Mrs. Charles Nelson held a quilting party at her home on Main street last evening for the members of her soap club. A very enjoyable time was had by all. The popular old-fashioned dance promoter from West Cromwell will he on hand for the poverty masquerade dance to be held at the Athletic hall St. Valentine night, I%eb, 14. There will be many unique numbers on the pro- gram. Prizes will he awarded to the two persons wearing the most comical costumes, A large crowd is expected from the surrounding cities and towns. McKeon's orchestra of Kensington will furnish the music. wrvis Dowd of Detroit, Mich., is visiting his parents, "Mr. and Mrs. Har- v Dowd of Main street. B The local members of the Scouts will attend a mceting at lin Iriday evening. b The he held at oy Ber- CARD OF THANKS. To my many friends in Kast Ber- lin who extended to me their symps thy and many acts of kindness during the dreadful illness of my husband and little daughter, also at the birth of Dorothy, 1 wish to extend to them my heartfelt gratitude and thanks. MRS. E. H. ANDERSON tast Berlin. W, H, HART HONORED Local Man \(‘;:(‘N";‘ as Executive fi the Yale Fnginecring Association— Semi-Official Faculty Position. Walter H. Hart, president Stanley Works, was selected as o member of the executive committee of the YVale Enginecring association, at a meeting of that organization at the Yale club in New York recently. The purpose of the committee is to act in an advisory capacity to the engineering school faculty in the matfer of selecling programs of study for the undergraduates, and to sug- gost improvements. There are afe present 1,200 members, composed of engineers from all over the world, and it was largely due to the gradu- ates’ advice that the course of study in the engineering school was made a four year course instead of a three year one. The executive committes, of which Mr. Hart is a memper, keeps in touch. with the members of the organization, passes on the merits of the ideas sub- mitted and in turn presents them in proper form to the faculty, if they are deserving of merit, of the COMSTOCK ENCAMPMENT The regflar bi-monthly meeting of Comstock encampment will he held in Jr. O. U, A. M. hall I'riday even- ing of this week. Arrangements will be made to start degree work, and committes appointed to arrange a district meeting. Grand High Priest Neleen W, Benedict of Norwalk, has announced his intention of paying an official visit to the encampment dur- ing March and witnessing the degvee worl. ind has served faithfully. Frank Hohbein, who was an applicant for the position, worked as clerk for more than 12 years, Bowling Scores The Trumbull Electric Bowling league played its weekly games at the Wallace-3arnas alleys Monday night and the results are as follow: Assembly + 187 101 104 08 109 101 94- 105 89 89 Jdwarg Hart Powers Babich Lemeris Safoty Hunt 5 Granger H. Broadwell Stocking Smith 88 / 419 Oftice 416 Derby 85 Seymour . Riecker . Dionne . . McGar . _|among Livingston Wadsworth Funk Kwald . Granger V. 79 72 68— 9 424 389—1237 Banquet a Succ The turkey supper at the lows Hall, under the auspicos of the lodges and societies of the town was a decided success last aight. There were 50 members in attendance, 1%l- lowing the supper, a silver loving cup was presented to the Foresters for their splendid piaying in the recent card tournament. The roresters will retain the cup until it is captured by another team at the next tournament. Rebecea LaPaugh The funeral of Miss Rebecca la- Paugh will be held Thursday after- noon at. 2 o'clock from the home of her niece, Mrk. 5. D. Gridley of Broad street. Rev. J. G. Wird, pastor of the | Baptist@burch will ofticiate and huvial will In!'lvr‘ Spring Grove cemetery at Hart®rd. Episcopal Notes *There will be an open meeting for all men of the lown at the Episcopal church parish house this evening. Plang will be formulated for forming a Men's Club. Tomorrow afternoon, the Woman's Auxiliary will hold a meet- ing at 3 o'clock. W. C.T. U, Meeting ¢ The W. C. . UL held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs, George K. Tyler yesterday afternoon at which Mrs. Goodale, superintendept of the L L gav® an interesting account of the work bheing accomplisehd throughout the te. The next meet- Odd Kel- Cream Vegetables They taste better, they | have greater nutriment, if you use _|journed tif® former soldiers _[dition Dy BIG SUCCESS Our ‘February Club We allow you from $10 to §i Our Club Sale Means a Big SSHE Artist” Ellis stitehes “No cha Mr, W, €, Ll sure and call, My Be sure and get yours, ing of the organization will be held on’ February 24, Boskethall Notes The Plalnville A, €. held pames lust night ot the Boys' club in New Dritein® Manager Smith s ar- ranging for o game with the West Hartford players and this will prol bly take place on | ary The local five is playing well and is con fldent on ending with a good: record this scason. Plainville Briefs regular, session of the bhoard of practice ¢ relief will be held Saturday afternoor from 1:30 o'clock until 5 o'clock. The American Legion Auxillary held a meeting last evening when was voted to aid the post ‘in the coming show sented soon, The We-Uns Girls ‘club will holc its qance and social time at the Grange hall this ¥ri evening, orchestra will furnish music, Mrs. Willlam Rowe Crossing is re fter an ope hospital. The executive Christian lindeavor society of Congregational church will meef evening with Albert White, HATRCUTS, i G0c and 35c A, T sington, Conn. SERVICEMEN VOTE ta be of the the committee of hildren, 0, T 20t 1hoer Suturday shop, Ke General Mass Meating Although the meetin icemen held in | was to foster a better spi the various ex-servicemen's tions, before the gathering organ had presen resolution of George had adopted a the candidacy for mayor, Captain Charles E. Lock Haven made a stirring 850 ex-servicemen present, He likened the present among the ex-servicemen that which arose after the Civil and the Spanish-Americ said that the men in thos disorganized just as much as they a at the prosent time. As the years passed by, those men ized and at the present time the most respected and citizens in the country. Stop Criticism. He urged the men to stop critici ing the government. “Don't stanc around the corners and one and that one, don't asper sions on this organization or {hat one A, rt of Nevy con te W Te were are loved i S NASHVIL LE THE PIG FURNITURE STORE - 132 Our Sewing Machine Manager—)| e —— e — it Brock-Barnes pre- Ewald's | ided we 1 | White's | | why uperating at her home | Why the ion at the New Britain | e this 10 BACK QUIGLEY Such a Resolution Is Adopted at ex-sery- | >'s hall last night | it among endorsing Quigley | ppeal to the became organ- T e T SRR ST BIG SUCCESS ---BIG SUCCESS JOHN A. ANDREWS & CO. MAIN STREET, NEW BRITAIN Sale and Demonstration of Sewing Machines (WILL CONTINUE ALL THIS' WEEK) All Onr Sewing Machines Fully efuaranteed, 0 for your Sewing Machine if yon buy the Free—At this Special Sale, Reduetion (Less Than Cash Price) On Easy Paymeats, " and Fxpe your name with he rge.” Witting— . will be with us during this utiful Stae Twist on ves you his personal attention, ‘chruary Reduction Sale, Be “The Free” Sewing Machine, ceed Gerald M. Coholan as grand knight of Daly Council, No. 12, K. ot (o] a meeting last evening in the old hall Main street. His only opponent was Jeremiah J. Coftey, present deputy grand knight of the and 194 votes were cast of McKeon received 107 and Cof- tey received 87, The first degree was conferred on a class of ecight candidates, and as it was found illegal to elect a trustee at the meeting last evening, it was voted to send the name of John J. Kiniry to District Deputy Paul Kennedy of Southington for confirmation. He was the only candidate for the office, The méeting was one of the most spirited ones that has ever been held by the council and many matters of importance were discussed, ‘»ul together, act in unison and you will find that you can get e where” He told how after the ivil War, there were 14 organizations of veterans which have all now heen combined 1w, the G. A, Combi in New Haven, cited New en one of how servicemen for the one were three dis at on e s | stance the beginning to organizc pose, There, there tinct organizations, which are now combined into one organization under the head of a Veterans' council com- \ posed representatives of the three organizations, He said that the the greatest means for law and order in the country and sufd that if they were not organized nothing could be accomplished, His 1| parting words expressed (he t of .| his whole talk, “United we stand, div- in were pur- as 1 council which of gervicomen are | acking np the Quigley Speaks. Quigley went over the servicemen should org d that he was absolutely | vor bt a bonus for the men sald that he thought that they He said that upon the serviee- men rested good government of the country urged them to have | unity so th might do good for | themselves S| At the Quigley the hall Mr. cause sk For “eet Horlick The QRIGINAL \\, . Malted Milk P - <A would » | get it ihe Y and t they Mr. left | | The “Food-Drink” for All Ages. Quick Lunch at Home, Office,and Fountains, Ask for HORLICK'S. 36 Avoid Imitations & Substitutes of his talk, both @aptain Lockhart 1d Club Organized. Joseph Fringold was chosen as per- manent chairman of a social club which was formed. The mofto adopt- ed w In Unity There is Strength,’” A committecgof 15 members was ap- pointed to organize the club. They are as follows: k. Hanson, I. Bloom- | | J. Janaitis, 8. Lyng | . Smith, E. McKen J. Crean, B jacoblowsky, W. Ryan and B. J. F members will act permanent committee. The following men we clected as a by-laws committee and they will meet Thursday evening ‘n Kosciusko Post hall to draw up by- laws and form a constitution; D. Mc- Kenna, H. Overstrom, K. Schroeder, Resolution Passed. vote of present, b A When you have a cold and neglect it you are in great dan- ger of grip or pneumonia. | NEGLECT 'OF COLDS t 5 candidacy of George Quigley mayor. It declured that he w man who had most befriended the .| ex=servicemen when he was in office f A ) lin this and the resolution was ‘The purk 'foo e.le.men"s ,i“ .| passed by a unanimous vote. Father John's Medicine build .| The next mecting will be held nest | energy *o resist cold and grip night in Lee's hall, and all | gorms, . - rvicemen of the re invitee 7, 3 foe Sorioemen of the city are invited | 7 e gentle faxative effect of : Ll o Father John's Medicine helps to l 1R drive ont impurities. McKEON ELECTED | John's Medicine soothes L b and the lining of the. breath- Kaceys Select Former Warden As|ing nassages, You are safe when you take Father 1| Grand Kaight of Daly Council— | jonn's Medicine because it is gusran- feedd free from alcoho! or dangerous drugs in any form. Sixty-five years in use. John Kiniry Chosen Trustee, g Charles MciKeon was elected to sue- | Also Maxivell HouseTea . CHEEIGNEAL COFFEE CO. SHOOSTONUAGKSONVILLE:RICHMOND - NEW YORK,