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"NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, CHRISTMAS MUSICALE . : SUNDAY, DEC. 24th, AT 4:15 P. M., IN THE FIRST CONGREGATIONA!. CHURCH DECEMBER 21, 1922, “GOAL MEN RESENT MR. CHRIST'S CHARGE Warm Debate Peatures Disctssion of Fuel Situation Here Violfiiof' | Quartette with Harpist Organist “Not one of-you dealers is .playing the game as it should be played!” sald irnest W. Christ, chalrman of the fuel ,commission, at a meeting of coal * dealers held in the Chamber of Com- merce rooms late yesterday afternoon. o went on to say that all the dealers ¥). signed an;mgreement two ‘Weelis ago, - in which they agreed to sell a coal = «'mixture, 1600 pounds of large slzed p conl, and 400 pounds of buckwheat coal to the ton and now are not living s~ Up to their word. : “There is & man right here in this 4 Yoom who signed the agreement and = he had hardly reached the street be- /fore he said he would not keep it," i sald Mr. Christ, “Can you tell us who that man was?" asked Nathan Berson, of tle Berson Coal company. “Yes, it was you,” said Mr, Christ. . “Oh, no, Mr. Christ, I never said ¢ Bich a thing,” replied Mr. Berson, He went on to say that he had remarked that he would mix buckwheat coal! With the other grades as soon as'the ) ‘buckwheat is obtaihable, “But thé . buckwheat is as hard to get as any ‘ : ' . You and Your Friends Are Invited to Come and Enjoy 3, his statements as it dealers, Refuses to Use Soft Coal. Apartment houses and places of business burned soft coal for heating purposes during the war and they should do it now, was the opinion ex- pressed by Mr. Christ. However, Morrls Cohn, who+ owns bulldings in the city sald that the ten- ants' would not stand ‘for it. He said that a load of soft coal was used in one of his apartment houses and the|of the dealers, occupants were continually finding fault because of coal gas and smoke, He stated that he was going to furnish his apartment houses with anthracite coal as long as he could get it. < i Should Sell By Welght, 1 Present at the meeting was Deputy A It is possible. Wheresthe peoplé out- side of the city are regular customers it was thought that it is falr to de- liver coal to them, A Mr. Christ stated at the close of the meeting that the rulings made are not the laws laid down by the dealers; they have been made by the . fuel commiission and the public should un- derstdnd this fact, He also stated that the commission has tried to interfere as little as possible with the business affected some closing on March 30, 1923, the fol- lowing interesting program will gov- ern the Saturday afternoon sheots, First 16 targets, president's trophy for most points made in three months, Second 16 targets, Board of Gover- nors' trophy for most points made in three months, Total 30 targets, high scratch on above two fiftpens, or 30 tarkets, Wil- liam E. Beers trophy for most legs in three months, Third 16 targets, H. J. Mills trophy for most legs in three months, Fourth 15 targets, Senator J, H. Trumbull trophy, for most points in three months. i Total 60 targets, club will give trophy for shooter winning most legs on total of all 60 targets in three will be no added targets, The shooter making 16 straight will be given & ] points; 14 7 15-4 points; 13-3 points; 12-2 and 11-1 point. This plan gives the less skilled shooters a better chance with the good shots. The 80 and 60 target totals will be decided on the high scratch system, the highest score or scores, if tles re- sult, being credited one leg weekly on the three months' record and the shooter securing the most legs by March 30 will be declared the winner, No one can win more than one trophy. Christmas AUTO BODY STOLEN. A. M. Koppel of 262 Elm street re- ported to the police today that a body tomobile truck was ,.of the other sizes. You can't prove months, of &' light au [ ] £ that T made such a statement,” as. |State Superintendent of Weights and Saratngl o fitteen target events will be de. | stolen from the cellar of his home ..serted Mr. Berson. 4 |Measures Egan, who stressed the point . f 3 cided on the point system. There |last night. l n = “Yes, I can prove it if I have to,”|that all coal should be sold by weight. SpeClal PI'IZG Shoot Chrls[mas - ot M¥. Christ said he could not see the Il retorted Mr. Christ. = “There is not one of you dealers who is playing the sense in giving receipts for coal game as it should be played. - I can pin something on every one of you Thomas W. Crowe, président of the Bovereigns Coal' company spoke up, bought in small quantities, 25 or 50 pounds, as is often done by the poor- er people of the city, However, Mr. Egan said that it is a state law that all dealers shall give a receipt for all Morning--Other Events Listed E. H. Morse, president of the Hart- Why Not a Pretty Hat For a MOTHER! BREAK CHIL'S COLD . o ford Gun club, has {ssued a notice to c l“tm Glft" all members of that club in regard to h » e the special Christmas shoot to be held and the program. from January 1 to March 30, 1923, A special prize shoot will be staged on Christmas morning from 9:30 a. m. till noon. The main program. -will consist of 50 sixteen yard targets and the entrance fee will be 50 cents, No “Can you pin anythiflg on the Sover- eigns Coal company?” “Well, nho, Tom, I don't think T can pin anything on you,” réplied Mr. Christ. A general protest immediately came from the other dealers and be- "»fore the meeting concluded Maurice Johnson of the Citizens Coal Co. : ‘'osked Mr. Christ if he wouldn't soften ‘. the statement a bit, as it would sound coal sold and that the law must be obeyed. He advised the coal dealers |present to be sure the receipts are given for all coal delivered, no mat- ter how small the quantity. The fact the wagon kcales may not always register the exact number of pounds was discussed and Mr. Egan asserted that a five pound difference for this reason is not enough to make 211 Just received a beautiful variety of New. Hats in all the latest designs and styles at moderate prices. Larg- 4 “ , lus the usual charge f ts. ‘ rather harsh when printed, “as we & plus ge for targe . . " ‘are in bad enough with the public as|d dealer responsible. The = polnt|shooting-up will be permittea on this! . Hurry! Move Little Bowels with g iy stressed was that dealers should sell |50 bird program after 11 oclock, est variety in town. The result was than the chair- “ ‘man of the fuel commission retracted by weight and not by bag. Use of Buckwheat Coal. The use of substitutes was also dis- 1. S000000000000I00PIIOIOSSDO | cussed, the present: ruling of giving i 1400 pounds of buckwheat coal with OPEN NOSTRILS! END |each l;on, 1600 pounds of stove or egg A COLD OR CATARRH making up the remainder of the ton, | being talked over at length. Mr. Christ How To Get Relief When Head and Nose are Stuffed Up. Seven trophies will be given. One for high ovgr all and two each (a first and .second) .in each of three classes, A, B, and C. These trophies will be decanters, decorated in sterling. Other trophies will be given for a Bermuda event, a twenty yards event and for the doubles. The Bermuda event: will consist of 10 targets, 25 cents entrance plus targets. In the Bermuda event the shooter will step back a yard for each target he breaks and forward for every target lost. Limits forward will be the 16 yard mark and back- ward the town of Farmington, Conn: “California Fig Syrup” Searf Sets in Angora and Brushed Wool. All colors, large variety to select from. An ideal gift for all. : COLOENBLUN MILLINERY CO Whatever else you give youri!siclan he will praise you for having child to relieve a bad cold, sore lhrout“ glven “California Fig Syrup” as the or congestion, be sure to first open the | laxative because it never fails, never little one's bowels with ‘“California|cramps or overacts, and even sick Fig Syrup” to get rid of the poisons|children love its pleasant taste. and waste which are causing the cold| Ask your drugglst for genuine and congestion. In a few hours you| ‘“‘California; Fig Syrup’ which has di- can see for yourself how thoroughly | rections for bables and children of all it works the constipation poison, sour | ages printed on bottle. Mothers! You bile and waste right out. must say “California’” or you may get Even it you call your family phy-|animitation fig syrup. |said that some of the dealers have not played up to the use of the buck- |wheat coal and cited instances where |this ruling has been disregarded. | However, the dealers in.question stat- ed that buckwheat coal is as searce as any other kind and it is necessary to give the full ton of the larger sized Count fifty!" Your cold in head or cagarrh disappears. Your clogged nos- trils will open, the air passages of at night. A Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist and apply a 1ittfe ‘of this fragrant antlseptic cream in your nostrils. It penetrates through every air passage of the head, sooth- ing and healing the swollen -or. in- flamed mucous membrane, giving: yéu instant rellef. Head colds and 'ca- tarrh yleld like magic. < Don't stay stuffed-up. and miserable; Rellef 'ty sure, 5 lof ‘the dealers. who faid that people can ‘use it it they will. 'The only thing .1 that. they -refuse .to use. it |This coal comes in handy for banking fires, was the statement made by Mr. Christ.. If people know how to use it they: cah: without any:trouble. The fact that buckwheat coal is searce was shown by D. A. John- stan of the Clty! Coal and Wood Co., who said that he went to all the deal- ord dn _town’fn search, of' buckwheat gal for his iown use and he'could not et any ot{:fl.l “Another point brought out: was that dealers should keep the coal in'the ity and not sell it outside of the %ity. However, Morris Cohn: sald that ;he wae golng to:live. up to. agreement made last spring with- people outside the . clty. who! ordered: coal ‘at’: that *umg, and’ Wil furnish it ‘to them if Your head will clear and you can|cpal, The revolver and rifie division has breathe freely. No more snuffling,| The question brought forward that|opened the season with about fifteen “" hawking, mucous discharge, dryness [some people cannot use the buck- 1‘1‘7‘&:1!"9‘;“‘391”8 B.lld‘ the r::nge "I’!H‘;pig 5 9 or headache; no struggling for br v o he . ednesday evenings from N B . gling eath wheat coal was answered by several ofclack -fot . practice, . & seyieh of 188 MAIN T. ew fltm ¢ handicap matches has been arranged ‘which createslots of fun, The indoor range- has been “equipped with elec- tric lights and now six targets are available so that six shooters can be {accommodated at once. If you like to shoot the rifle or pistol come out any Wednesday evening. Christmas day has always been a day of reunfon of our, members. Some of the out-of-town ‘boys return home and pay a visit to the club at that time. OQur esteemed friend, Dr. Mar- tin will be with'us. Come out and welcome him/and others and be wel- comed yourself. This is a time of holiday cheer. - Bring the old fiint- lock and If you have visiting friends bring them with you. It's a good place to go. “Program for New Year, Starting, on New Year's Day and Y. M..C. A Bidg. & 4 Christmas Copy down the numbers in her right shoe; bring them in. .We'll help you give her about the finest present she ever had—a pair of Walk-Over Oxfords in the new square toe. Any girl will be “tickled” to get a pair.—Price $7.00" $8.00 FOX'S =~ Mon.,, Tucs, Weq, “HEROES OF THE STREET’ JWESLEY BARRY | B Finest and Largest Selection of Fancy 85 45clbup TURKEYS 43¢ loup Open Every Evening This Week GAS HEATERS bbbt Fresh Sugar Giired . JSAARAE AR “eghouiders,. 16, 19C " Taatiy L Made in all Sizes ROASTERS Aluminum and Enamel e ¥ ] A FOWLS .. Large Native Wear-Ever Aluminum Py Mavind 45¢ Do, n40¢. FINEST SELECTION OF FANCY ROASTING CHICKENS Decorated Tea Pots — Coffee Percolators fEEET S e Uiath-Cuer SHOE STORE 211 MAIN STREET Full Line of Phoenix Hosiery SMALL FRICASSEE FOWLS ......... Lean Fresh. ik 25 c Fresh Pork — A FULL SUPPLY OF PRIME BEEF, VEAL AND LAMB Gold Medal 2 5 c Lfifi:‘l‘fdm lb.l s\c Out of the Jewelry § Currants. . pkg. b N ] .< A Large Assortment of k Business by Christmas ::é%%::zy phas. 20C g{%fi:{:m $1.10 Prunes .. 2 lbs. 25C State Pe;szngc 29 c doz. LARGE SUNKIST ORANGES doz. 29 c 18c Miay' i 18 250 u(l)nl‘llll'em:fld.du39¢v 25¢ "Fn ne... o 20 Filberts ..... b Our entire line of Jewelry, Watches, Silverware , and Ivory must be sold within the next two weeks to f make room fo rour growing Music Department. Pyrex Cooking Dishes Large Cape Cod Cranberries, qt Fancy Baldwin Apples .. 4 qts. Yellow Globe Turnips 7 lbs. Everything in our store is being offered at hall *. price. Tea Kettles 'Silve; Frames For Casseroles and Pie Servers This is the Christmas shoppers’ opportunity. to buy legitimate goods at a great sacrifice. Step in and examine our offerings before deciding on your purchase. “wa ~ A.A.MILLS 80 WEST MAIN ST. * TEL. 381 Deliveries to all Parts of the City, Plainville and Berlin For Quick Returns Use; Henld W