New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 16, 1926, Page 9

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, 12U LGUAY, DE 0 FUPCEVE ¥ 1 16, 1v26. —_—————— e e e e DRAMA OF IRELAND 1S ABLY PRODUCED " “Maytime in Erin” Offered by §t. Jqseph’s Players “Maytime in Ein,” a drama in which Walter Scanlon, famous inter- preter of Irish life, starred a num- ber of years ago, was produced at the Lyceum theater last evening by an amateur cast for the benefit of St. Joseph's convent. All seats on the lower floor and the balcony were oc- cupied by friends ot the actors and members-of the parish, as well as members of other Catholic parishes in the city. Considering the difficulties which the cast faced, the production was deserving of favorable comment. “Maytime in Erin” might well chal- nge the talents of professionals. The manner in which it was given reflects credit on those who por- trayed the charact and who over- came obstacles which would discour- age amateurs, of mediocre ability. The lines were ably handled and the plot was évenly unfolded, the story being told to a smooth and logical conclusion. If applause is a baro- meter of the feelings of the audi- ence, it was thoroughly satisfled. The cast included Miss Helen Brennan, Mrs. Katherine Crowley Solomon, Miss Hazel Atwater, Mat- thew Callahan, William J. O'Brien, Harold Ward, Fred Gennette, Wi llam Humason and John Tobin. The play was directed by Rev. John J. Keane, curate at St. Joseph's church. John J. Crean, organist at 8t. Mary's church, was musical director, intro- ducing several musical numbers which were used by Scanlon in the original production. Noticed in the audience were many clergyien and leaders in pro- fessional and business life. The play will be repeated this eve- hing. E electric washer that really washes clothes clean. Get one for Mother- - she needs it. Get one for your wife—she’ll ap- preciate it. Free Trial Convenient Termss ANDERSON LECTRIC 0O0., 163 ARCH I, Tel. 5 CAPITOL DBEGINNING SUNDAY NIGHT “Devil’s Island” with PAULINE FREDERICKS A Tale of White Hot Passions on the Isle of Living Death! Chnistmas Trees Carload Just Aurrived All Sizes Lowest WE DELIVER ELMAIN GARDEN | Cor. Elm and Main | 2 right to express his own opinion, DEFI HURLED AT REPUBLICAN BOSS (Continued from First Page) and I don't want to see anyone ride rough-shod over my colleagues be- cause of political affiliation. “I am sensible encugh to know that we are numerically weak and that T am ‘licked’ as a result, but I am going to pot a motion that a |committee be-appointed to revise the council rules nevertheless.” After his motion had been put, Councilman James P. Murphy of the fitth ward arose and amplified the remonstrance of the democratic side of the house, He told his colleagues the motion made by Councilman Boyle® was a direct result of the treatment accorded ~ Councilman Samuel Sablotsky at the last meet- ing when Sablotsky attempted to re- mark on a matter of city business, |and the Boyle resolution, he sald, |was aimed to prevent a recurrence of the incldent. Although opposition had been ex- |pected and forecast, i.ae vote for a |committee to rovise the council rules was unanimous. Alderman Willlam H. Judd, republican whip in the council, and the presiding offlcer when Sablbtsky failed to zain recog- nition from the chalr at the Novem- ber meoting voted “aye” in a voice so loud it was heard above all the others. Councilman Boyle turned to |him with a curt: “Thank youl" May Lmit Expenditurcs Carrying out his intention an- nounced after the last meeting when he was ocut short in his criticism of ] Corporation Counsel John H. Kirk- { ham for employing outside attotneys {and paylng a bill of $750 without | reference to the common council, { Councllman Sablotsky rose and | without interruption from the re- | publican side ot the house repeated | his objection. | | He assured himself of unquestion- | ed privilege of the floor by first in- | troducing a resolution to have the | ordinance commitfee instructed to { look into the advisability of rev! | ing the city’s rules by requiring that | all bills of more than $300 be sub- | mitted to the common council un- less paid by tho comptroller to ob tain a cash discount. The motion Wwas unanimous vote. Sablotsky called attention to the fact that there has been criticism of Kirkham's payment of a $750 fee for attorneys employed in the Don- | nelly case. To prevent criticism in the future he urged that favorable action be taken on the recommenda- tion. A resolution submitted by Coun- cilman Lucian Macora to have the board of public works instruct the New Britain National Bank to re- pair the curb in front of its build- ings on Main street, was passed aft- approved by | er a motion was made by Alderman | Judd, who is cashler of the bunk-[ ing concern. | Hamlin Potition Rejected i By unanimous vote the council | voted leave to withdraw to George | V. Hamlin and 352 others who petl tioned that no money be expend on the proposed memorial shaft, and that the court of honor he per-| petuated {n granite or some other | suitable materials. | to the reading of the resolution and led the opposition. The mayor said: | “This matter is one which is dear | to my hearts and to the hearts of | ‘ithe members of the common coun- cil. and the committee were criticized. | Fortunately, we are living in the United States where every man has provided he does it in the flghc‘ timo and in the right place. But| this is not the right time. The| | memorial question has been before | three years, and it has been dis-| cussed in the common council and | before the committee, This petition was handed to me and according] I am bringing it before you, but I have already informed the petition- ers as to my feelings. “Out of 352 pctitioners, 60 are property owners and taxpayers; 19 out of 3, have signed and there is one ‘gold-| | star mother” I think the ex-ger |icemen and the ‘gold-star mothers' more than anyone clse are entitled | to say what form of memorial will| i be built. Seventy of those who signed the petition are not voters. | “We have been criticized and, I | | think, criticized very unfairly., We have been accused of holding secret | meetings, and I don't know what| clse, the point.” | Councilman Donald L. Bartlett of | the third ward moved that the vote | | be by roll call. The claim that the | potitioners had the support of at least one member of the council was | which was unanimous with Coun- | cflmen English, Peterson, Robert- son and Bengston not present. ‘Walks Must Be Cleared A mild rebuke to the police de- partment was voted when the coun- cil accepted a recommendation of and Fresh Prices Tel. 2157 { | { { Mayor Weld took the floor prior |, I, myself, the common council 4 | the city of New Britain for the past| ] 500 or 5,600 ex-servicemen | | not substantiated by last night's vote | | its claims committee that the police be reminded of the serious conse- quences of not enforcing the ordi- nance on clearing sidewalks of ice and snow. A sidewalk condition on Arch street was pointed to as a spe- cific case. The claims committee in- | formed the council one payment has already been made on this account and others are likely to follow un- less the ordinance is lived up to. Mrs., Sarah McConn notified the council she will seek damages as a result of a fall on an icy sidewalk on West Main street, near South Burritt street. A $500 payment was voted R. J. Bardeck for codifying the ordi- nances. Judge John H. Kirkham sug- gested that the codification be scrutinized by the ordinance com- mittee and himself before being printed. He called attention to the fact that an index of the zoning law, the building ¢ode and special acts of the legislature .does not appéar. Extension of Fire Limits The fire and building commission- ers and members of the ordinance committee were delegated as a com- mittee to investigate the advisability of extending the fire limits, a report to be submitted at the next meeting. On recommendation of the fire board it was voted fo have ordi- street. Alderman John F. Maerz ob- ed to changing Highland terra to Normal terrace, and Park d to Humphr cet. With the ex tion of these changes the vote to accept. nances specifying the slze of the de- partment changed to allow of new companies for the Belvidere f station which is soon to be complet- | Alderman Johnson objected to the | adoption of ordinances permitting | Class C roofing to be placed in the | city because it had not been report- ed in the agenda mailed to mem- The ordinance committee chairman, Alderman Nair, pointed out that | mination of a movement started sev- |eral months ago by Councilman Samuel Sablotsky of the sixth w | who introduced a resolution to have |the city plan commission revi | street names with a view to elimin- many builders have been put to|ating duplications and confusing great expense “because the commit- | similaritics. tee listened to Mr. Bishop (who | New North End Park drafted the code) and it Is their de- | Councilman Frank Zapatka led a sire to prevent added hardships. have the Adoption of this report is the cul- | ted later as a school site, | Schlessinger has announced. Aledrman Grysbowski announced | The curious t had a resolution to be read later | mystificd mar iich would cover the same point, [on account of its re but Councilman Murphy pointed out | w that no further information was re- | hall last August. :d. Councilman Sablotsky also| More than a halt century ago the hat no further discussion | “013 Water Barrel” was placed on ssary since the board of [ North hall, then the highest point of ad taxation would recelve | ihe academic horizon, with elaborate take the ultimate | ceremonies attended by scientists, |fo the ten inch equatorial telescope n Zapatka attempted 10| wag g rare instrument at that time. Alderman Grysbowski's reso- | Despite it age, the instrument is committe on the | gi]l in excellent condition. The t the resolution covered | tclesecope when mounted on the roof ready disposed of and was | of Bingham hall will be avallable to of order. Mavor|ay students who wish to make use | may be wa | | was n i the which has ts for years emblance to a ter tank was removed from North counsel for both the duchess. The briefs are written arguments upon the demurrer entered by coun- | sel for the duchess agninst & plea of abatement filed by counsel for Duke | Torlia. The divorce action which was filed several weeks ago alleges that Duke Torlomia committed statutory offences with one Mario Lorensine, |also of Rome, Italy. The action was | filed in the superior court here against the duke, who has maintain- ed a home in Rome. A plea of abatement, contending that the state of Connecticut could not accept jurisdiction in the case duke and No New Police Officlals The council by unanimous vote re- jected a recommendation that an- other captaincy and lieutenancy be created in the police department. Alderman Judd moved that the pe- tition be turned back, remarking:— “We don’t need any more officers. In view of what has happened re- cently, I think if anything we need | more patrolmen.” Thirty-eight changes in street names were voted, only tiree recom mendations of the city plan commi sion being rejected. Alderman Judd opposed a change in the name of Forest street, to make it Liberty [ tioned for an {outw park in the Washin grounds. Alderman sponsored a resolution, adopted, to h a comnm! common council gather presentation to tl relative to this x On motion of Z: tion of last month was the table. He informed t before committee and 1 assy |the land will be made | park purposes, but canno Einduring « in Gifts for the Hor DURING the holidays there’s the Chri ored lights and popcorn strings, to remind us. show that Christmas ever came? A lovely, lacy something that will be gone before the snow? tmas tree with its silver stars A gay, expensive trinket with no p tomorrow—or the next day? Or will you give them—and they give chair of “permanent intentions”—a lamp thatwill go on glowing year after table or occasional piece that will never wear out’—These are some of t ance and taxation peti- appropriation to lay finance Jut after that—what will you have to Or something to be mi Weld ru | ilman Joseph A. Kloskowski | gton school | at objection there is to a| Grysbowski | | which wa { ittee of the | Kloskow data £y —_— %101d Yale Observatory [ Is to Be Replaced | his resolu- | b G taken from | Haven, Dec. 16 (P—The | he body he | ' observato known as the | the school which has stood n | des on the roof of the North ailable for | Sheffield hall at Yale, will be placed | t be deedod jon the “I should think such would speed ki declared. 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