New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 15, 1923, Page 8

o | RECOMMENDS NEW streel wes very unsightly op Sunday mornings and the matier was lei I the hands of Max Porter 0 W e n m m W IU"' with the result that the merchan | were assured that the in stn Auoual C. of C. Meeting Recommendations that efferts be to have the New York, Ha & Hartford Rallread Co. re. place the present antiquated and un- satisfactory station in New Rritain with one that is mere in kesping with the progress of the city, were made by secretary of the Chamber of C nual report submitted to the directors at their noon meeting today Miss Curtin n what is one of the most constrietive reports ever sub. mitted by a secretary, recommended among other things that the (ham- ber have a standing committee whose members shall make it their duty (o encourage the coming of conventions to this eity when the new hotel Is completed, fhe points out that the average convention delegule wpends $10 a day, The tollowing new directors were lected: Manufacturers' group, Care lisle H. Baldwin, retail trude group, George H., Dyson, professional group, Judge B. F. Gaffney, real estate, in- surance and finance, Peter Crona, at large, John C. Loomis and 1. W. Young. The reports submitted follow Reviewing the achievements of the year, the outstanding feature was, of course, the new hotelfi and the task of putting it over will go down in history o fthe chamber as one of the most important and needed civie im- provements ever rricd 1o n SUCCess- ful completion. There is no question but that the New Hotel will give the city a new lease of life and procure for New Britain the position and pres- tige which it deserves iIn ranking with cther cities of the state and New Eng- land. The following are some of the chamber's accomplishments during the year, which are not mentioned in the other reports. Instrumental in securing the new $500,000 highway from New Britain to Plainville, thus providing a paved highway all the way from this city to New Haven and placing the city in a strategic position on the trunk high- way in this part of the state. Agitated and organized movement to have the Public Utilities Commis- sion finally compel the New Haven railroad to abolish the dangerous grade crossing at Clayton. Instituted a publicity campaign against fake stock promoters and sim- ilar kinds of salesmen, perpetrating frauyds in the city and warning the public against dealing with any but authorized and bona fide concerns. The chamber, as has been it cus- tom, raised funds and conducted the municipal Christmas tree celebfation; assisted the fuel administration dur- ing the coal crisis of last winter; se- cured promise from the post office department that an additional mall delivery would be made in the busi- ness section of the city; made tenta- tive plans for the opening of an auto tourists' camp in the city; endeavor- ing. to extend the American Railway express service in the Belvidere sec- tion of the city; assisted the school department in the observance of edu- cation week, and ‘again brought about daylight saving time in New Britain. In addition, the office handled a very great amount of routine matters. More than ever, the people of the city are being made acquainted with the fact that the chamber is a real service organization for the whole community. First: The appointment of a stand- ing committee of the Chamber of Commerce which will have for its sole duty, the bringing to New Britain of conventions and gatherings, just as soon as our new hotel is completed. 1t is generally conceded that conven- tions are one of the biggest advertis- ing mediums that a city can possibly secure, Statistics show that on the average, delegates to conventions spend $10 a day while in the conven- tion city. Therefore to properly at- tract conventions here, it is impera- tive that a special group composed of wide awake citizens take this subject in hand immediately, and your sec- retary respectfully urges that the matter be given early attention, Second: To outline measures that will bring about as soon as possible the erection of a new passenger de- pot on the main line of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road. 1f New Britain is to compare favorably with other citles, it be- hooves us to take every possible means at our command to provide a new sta- tion, both for the convenience of the traveling public and, the betterment of the community. Third: That the chamber, through {ts mercantile bureau, undertake an petive and energetic campalgn to de- vise ways and means of keeping busi- ness and trade in New Britain. From rellable sources it is learned that an aggregate of nearly $2,000,000 worth of business goes to Hartford yearly, from this city, There is no question but that New Britain can keep nearly all of this amount right at home, and it New Britain merchants are to be protected, immediate steps ghould he taken to safeguard their interests. Our slogan shoul be “Trade at Home." Fourth: The reorganization of our elvic burean, so that 1t will be an ac- tive Instrument in the city for the promotion of community welfare and betterment, as well as for the carry- ing on of clvic projects. Fifth: The appointment of a com- mittee from the chamber to actively assist In every way possible, the spe- clal eommitiee arranging for the erec- tion of a permanent memorial, to the vYeterans of the World War., Bixtht To work for the completion 6f a paved highway from Hartford to New Britaln, beginning at Elmwood, Joining the present concrete stretch near Corbin's corner Mercantile Activities, The merchants took up the mat- ter of securing protection at the Bouth street railroad crossing inas- much as traffic was diverted that way on account of the road repairs on South Main street. The matter was taken up with the mayor and the board of public works and the pro- teetlon very gr improted New | The condition of Main strest o Sunduy maraings af business of Haturday night, was el sidered by (the merchants, Maln ecovneliman, to take up with the elty officlals. This was done by Mr, Por. | would elther be taken care of late on | Saturday night, or ecarly Supday morning, so that they weould be in & | more presentable condition on Hun: | day The Mercantile Bureau was sue- cesaful in having passed by the or- | | dinance com ea of the common | couneil an ordinance prohibiting aue- | tions of jewelry after § o'clock in the evening. | The Mercantile Bureau also very strongly supported changes in the ilinerant venders' law at the recent scaslons of the legislature, The pro-| posed changes would have very great- | Iy henefited New Britain merchants ’hul they were unsuccessful in passing {the legislature, Uniform hours this year was con- sidered at speecial group meetings, each class of trade being given an op- | portunity te present their ideas ol’ uniferm hours, The most important | | ehange recommended this year by the | uniform hours committee, was elos- | |ing Baturday afternoon during the| I summer months, instead of Wednes: | | day, This recommendation did not pass. "1t has been necessary from time to {time during the year to make special |ealls on some of the merchants in [the eity who have kept their stores open on Monday nights, with the re. sult that more uniformity was ac- | complished, | The merehants went on record in favor of daylight saving this yea Requests for indorsements of all kinds of selling games are received | almost dally at the office of the | chamber, Hoslary salesmen, especial- y have flocked into New Britain in great numbers and the chamber has | been on the alert to warn people against trading with this class of traveling salesmen, i Traflc Bureau Actlvities Presented by 1, P, Usher, Chairman. The traffic bureau recommended to ithe Chamber of Commerce that a pe- tition be made against the removal of 'the Connecticut Company's ralls on | Arch street, and that a petition aldo be made and submitted for the ex- | tension of the Arch street twolley line !to Black Rock avenue, via Shuttle | Meadow avenue and Corbin avenue, | Also that the Arch street line be re- | catablished. A special committee was appointed to co-operate with city of- |ficials in endeavoring to secure the [recommendations. A conference was Iheld with Mr. Storrs of the Connec- [tiecut company who reported that his {company positively had no funds with which to make any improvements, He |was made famillar with the fact that he removed from Arch strect and the |rails still remain, Last winter during the severe |storms and especially when coal was| |very much in demand, most of the |railroads in this vicinity were em- (bargoed. The Chamber of Commerce was in a position to furnish to mem- bérs information regarding shipments, how they could be obtained, routings, etc., which service proved very val- uahle, The traffic bureau assisted to a |great extent, the coal commission by |seeing that cars were unloaded im- mediately upon receipt and keeping {the sidings as clear as possible. Mr. J. R. Brennan of the American Express company was the guest of the traffic,bureau at one of its meetings, at which time the members told Mr. Brennan that one express car a day from Boston and New York was not glving adequate service to a city of our size. The result was that this particular service was very much im- proved. | The traffic bureau worked in con- junction with the Chamber of Com- {merce on the elimination of the Clay- | ton crossing. Engineers Roby and Lewis of the American Society of Me- chanical Engineers also gave their as- | sistance on this committee in the drawing of plans, ete. | The traffic, bureau was instrumen- | tal in securing a daily car to Boston for the benefit of local shippers. The chamber, being a member of the New England traffic league, al | Ithe members of the bureau are kept posted by the secretary regarding all | traffic activities that would be of par- ticular interest to any of the local| ; plants, - | Highway Commission. | Asa result of the expressed opinion | | and agitation of the traffic bureau the | | proposed 600 per cent increase in mo- | | tor truck registration fees was re- | ;rlured to 100 per cent increase only. | | The committee worked very hard to | | secure a mew highway to Hartford, | | but was unsuccessful. However, the committee is now agitating the re-| building of the road from the end of | the concrete road running out of New| Britain through to Hartford, | C. OF G, DIRECTORS GET OPTION ON LYCEUM BLDG. {Option 1s For 60 Days at Purchase | | Price of $65,000 — Will Recom. | mend City Take Over Theater | Believing that the city should take over the Lyceum theater and make it into a munictpal auditorium, Cham. | ber of Commerce directors have taken | ‘vhg first step by sécuring an option to purchase the bullding at a total cost of $65,000 The procurance of the optien wag announcefl at noon today by W. L. Hatch, chairman of the committee, at | the regular weekly luncheon of direc. | tors. The directors feel that the city | should own the property with a possi- ble view of including the probate court and the city clerk's office some | day in an archway, running clea Main street and making mf Inullrlrlr:;’ a municipal auditorium The directors will recommend that | the city take over the building pro. | vided it ean be purchased at a fair market price. The option is for 60 | days. | ATTEND KUN'S RECEPTION By The Assoctated Press 24 Peking, Oct. 15.—The entire matic body attendad the vrrnprvm:‘:‘y]q. morning to Marshal Teao Kun, the new president of China New Britain did not want the ralls to | NEW BRITAIN DATI » HERALD, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1023, 4 The greatest Umbrella offer that we have ever seen. Fast color, black covers, on stundy frames. Ring haodies, white stub and tips. Anniversary KROLL'S FAMOUS Overalls And Jumpers An exteagrdinary offering for men. This famous nationally advertised line of work elothes in blue denim, white, otis cheeks and hickery stripe. All slse overalis and jJump- ers, Anniversary Nale Price $L15 Two Great Hand kerchief Offers Imported Silk Pongee Handker- chiefs, heavy natural Pongee with colored drawn thread borders. An- niversary Sale Price 25c. Fine Imported Linen Handker- chiefs, made with 1-16 inch hem, specially for crocheting: and tatting ey Buy them for Xmns. 23¢ value. 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