New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 17, 1922, Page 18

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18 L ——————— CHAIRMAN REPORTS s All \.'vnr Round lh:- rwltlln % 52 Favors Idea of All Year Around Recreation Activities and and 18 eager to promote a year-round program in which the leisure time problem of all the citizens ix con- sidered. We feel that the present commission should be, if possible, en- larged and strengthened by fnclud ing a member of the school commit- tee, and a member of the park com- mission. Then the commission will be able to carry out the all-year round program economically by securing the use of the park and school prop- erty, co-operating with both the park and school authorities, in securin the citize ullest returns on the in- vestments represented by the prop- erty, “It is recommended that eventually the name '‘Municipal Recreation Com- mission’ be adopted as somewhat more* comprehensive and educational Harry C. Jackson, follows | features of the program than is the “This commission is limited by the |term ‘amuseme commission.' This present appropriation to summer acs,|commission, whatever name {s used, tivities, such as the management of | has full control of the program, the flve playgrounds located at the which should be executed by a super- FEast street school, Smith school, |intendent of recreation. This offi- Smalley school, Old Burritt and Bart- | clal will, of course, be employed by lett sehool grounds. They are opened | the eommission, and should be a at the end of the school term until | trained, very able, high grade execu- the beginning of school, gener; tive, cap: of organizing and car- running eight to ten weeks a s ing out plans of a community-wide accommodating some forty to fifty ope, which will in ce in the thousand attendants. All kinds of right direction, thousands of citizens elisure time play are taught and su-|during the course of year. pervision they have proven to be a | Summer Activities great benefit to the children in the Summer activities-~In addition to community the present five playgrounds, it is “There is arranged a schedule of |recommended that one of these be band concerts for the summer months | moved to a more desirable locality, at Walnut Hill Park |say the Tast street school grounds ‘“The commission has eupported |center removed to the South End the municipal Christmas tree which | Park Twilight baseball leagues for is located in Central Park during employed young men, an outdoor Christmas week., All this has been|dancing pavilion, public golf course, The advisability of adopting a pro- gram of all year recreation activities {8 brought out in a report of the work being handled by the public amuse- ments commission, a copy of which his been filed with Mayor A. M, Pao- nessa. Jackson's Report. The report, as drafted by Chairman tennis clubs, hiking and camping op- portunities are u few of the desirable possibilities to be considered, Winter activities—"The winter pro gram will emphasize adult recreation, cspeghally offering opportunities and organizing activities among the young men and women in industry, but will include also, older people insofar as |there may be any indication of inter est. Community centers should be developed In several localities — at least three such centers are recom- mended for the first year—Iin three publie schools. The auditoriums, Eymnasium or even the Kindergarten rooms will afford space for active pro- grams—in fact, for a variety of nc- | tivities, depending upon the prefer- ence and interests of the groups con- cerned Dramatics, choral socleties, orchestras, debating and discussion clubs, gymnastic games, folk dancing and social dances are some of the features popular in other cities, Suggests Committee : Central Junior High school, the Senior High school and Nathan Hale school may be the locations suitable for the first three centers, but this decision should rest with the commis- sion in consultation with the Ameri- canization department and parents and teachers’ committee. The par- |ents and teachers' associations, and at pre-war price. 86 WEST when 1 you want it POWGI‘ when you need it Only a properly balanced gasoline can meet both the requirements for Speed and the requirements for Power. 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It functions perfectly NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 192z committees appointed by these organi- zations will doubtliess prove very help. ful in working out, with the recrea tion superintendent, plans for these recreation centers, Outdoor aports should be encouraged as widely as possible — skating and coasting and such skating and snow shoeing as may be practicable, A winter carni. val, with special features, fancy skat- ing and contests to encourage and recognize special abllity among artists on the ice is recommended Hartford WE CLEAN EVERYTHING Under the Sun l NEW BRITAIN WINDOW CLEANING CO. 88 West Main St. J. Winkle, Mgr. PHONE 888 We Are Covered By Coupon Insurance remarkable value, MAIN ST. tiful in material. THE TRAVELING reasonable. We are getting results daily for our classified advertisers. I.et-a Herald Want Ad spread the news. Many people depend on Herald Classified Ads daily. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Centre Shoe Shine Parlor formerly located at 310 Main street, has moved to 403 Main street. The Public is invited to patronize us; so give us a try and we will do our best to plcase you. We do shoe repairing and hat cleaning. GAGLIARDI BROS. SPRING NEEDS SUPPLIED We can supply you with the latest thing in strollers and baby carriages at a very attractive price. A complete. stock of linoleums and floor ~nverings. A. LIPMAN New and Secondhand 34 LAFAYETTE ST. Furniture Tel. 1320-8 UNCLE Is so smart and handsome, and the price so Choice of tricotine, picpuetine and twill cord; two and three piece suits, and three piece summer dresses with coat or cape; the latter in combinations of silk and cloth. $19.75°$150.00 — Third Floor — THE OLD HOME.TOWN : 2 ‘ Truly Remarkable Values in Women’s Mannish Coats $14.75 and $19.75 One of the greatest opportunities of the season is this one in ¢oats; even this store of great values never offered a greater. Mannish Sport Coats in loose flare back and belted models with inverted pleat and box pleated back, in herringbone weave, plaids and overplaids, and soft deep pile fabric. A tnlly Sizes 14 to 44. —_ ’l‘lnrd Floor — Outfitting the June Bride The most interesting of all clothes are the bride’s, and the present season is offering the most delightful materials and fashions known in the whole history of the world. For instance, the bride may come here for: — THE BRIDAL GOWN — The Bride’s Gown is today a matter of taste, so long as it is simple of line and beau- Made-up Bridal Gowns may be selected on the, third floor in lace, net, georgette, crepe de chine, chiffon and Canton crepe, plaln or beaded. ; As high in price as $100.00—as low in price as $25.00 BRIDE’S FOOTWEAR White Satin Pumps, $8.00 to $10.00. " Silver Cloth Pumps, $4.75 to $12.00. — Second Floor — SUIT SILK PETTICOATS White and colors, the latest in shape and trimming, $2.98 to $17.98. — Fourth Floor — Here’s a House at No. 48 William street wit one of the finest yards in the city. Take a Look at it. It is a Veritable Picture. If you look at it you’ll want to own it right away. See us beford George gets 1t ahead of you. CAMP REAL ESTATE CO. 272 Main Street Phone 343 Rooms 305-6 Bank Bldg] — FOR SALE — A good lot on Stecle Strect—near Harrison. Fine lot on Hart Strect—near Vine, Both at good value. H. DAYTON HUMPHREY 272 MAIN STREET Open Saturday Evening: Tel.—Office 141 Residence 1822-3 For Quick Returns Use Herald Classified Advts BY STANLE Iumnmmus ,;’_—;fl—_-: JONN TOBIN SAYS HE WISHES THE BOYS WHO Buy FROM HIM _ WOULD WAIT “TILL THEY GET HOME BEFORE G OUT_THEIR KNIVES -~ .

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