New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 3, 1927, Page 7

flw{z_o 1527 ing Centar: MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED Our Wednesday Aisle Specials Grow Greater ar * Greater in Values B $1.29 Ea. 0dd lot, neckband and collar attach- ed, broken sizes, slightly mussed, value to $3.50. MEN’S ;IALF HOSE 39¢ Pr. - Rayon and lisle, in all new jacquard effects, special at 39¢ pair. WOMEN’S HOSIERY 2 Pr. $1.00 Notaseme, rayon and silk, in all 55¢ Pr. colors, first quality. FABRIC GLOVES 55¢ Pr. Novelty cuff, in good range of shades. (Main floor.) BRIDGE SETS $1.69 Each In leather, 2 packages playing cards (whist size), score pad and pencil, regular $2.50. (Stationery). RENGO BELT CORSETS $2.95 Pr. Reg. $3.50. Flesh brocade, lacing in back, elastic top. Berlin News LYCEUM OBSERVES 20TH ANNIVERSARY Men's Organization Has Enjoy- able Program on Its Birthday SENATOR WALCOTT SPEAKER Rfiss Eva M. Weymounth to Become Bride of New Haven Man To- morrow Afternoon — Selecimen Defer Action on Appointment. The Kensington Men's Lyceum, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its existence, last night, gave to its audience of 65 members and friends one of the most instructive and pleasant evenings in the town's an- nals. Those who attended the cele- bration, which was held in the par- lors of the Kensington Congrega- tional church, were loud in their praise of the work of the commit- tee in arranging the event, a large part of the credit going to the ladies of the congregation who pre- pared and served the banquet. The guest of honor, Senator Fred- eric C. Walcott, gave an address on his work in connection with the Rockefeller Foundation during the war jn Belgium and Poland. X pressions of the audience following the address indicated that Senator ‘Walcott had done more than to merely recount his experiences while in the war area, he had lifted & curtain and pictured the activi- ties of the fighting armies behind the scenes which were not afforded the spectator of the great struggle at the time of the war. In speaking of his work in the ‘war area, Senator Walcott described the horrible conditions found in Po- land with the advance of the Ger- man army following the panickl re- treat of the Russians on the eastern front. The Russian army, collaps- ing after several years of success- ful fighting, broke the front and re- treated in a rout, the German armies, which had anticipated the defeat, following so closcly that they nearly caught up with the fleeing Russians. The Poles, seeing the Russian army flee, also gather- ed up their belongings and fled, taking insufficient food supplies. The advancing German army, wit- nessing terrible scenes among the devastation of the retreating Rus- slans, asked for aid from the Rockefeller Foundation, claiming that the conditions were injurious to the morale of the German army. Senator Walcott, sent to the Pol- ish region, began counting the number of dead babies beside the roadway and that after a few days of touring about the country, he lost count of the number left in the mad flight. A faint {dea of the German’war- fare system was explained by Sena- tor Walcott in a statement that while standing in German head- quarters he watched a typist oper-’ ate a typewriter which communi- cated on typewriters on three fronts the words the headquarters was sending out. At 10:30 o'clock one night, headquarters sent word to the Polish front that Senator Walcott was to arrive and that he desired to know how much sup- plies were needed for the refugees of that district. At 1:30 o'clock the next morning. a reply was received from the German Polish headquar- ters which itemized the amount of food and clothing needed in that sector of the front. YORKE SHIRTS Gun metal kid, strap and Black kid, heels, were pri pair). WOMEN’S PUMPS $3.98 Pr. I, calf, patent colt, blonde step-in pumps, Cuban and Louis heels, $7 and $8 values. WOMEN’S OXFORDS $2.98 Pr. turn soles, low rubber ced $4.00. (Special at $2.98 RAYON BLOOMERS $1.10 Pr. s 0dd lot, rayon bloomers, in all colors. (Main floor). 7 FILE department). trimmed. Thomas W. Emersdn, acting as toastmaster, welcomed the guests of the evening. He spoke of the 25 years work of the Kensington Men's Lyceum and pointed out such men as Claude W. Stevens.as a product of the organization's debates. Rev. Vernon L. Phillips, pastor of the Kensington Congregational church, in an address entitled “Looking Back 25 Years,” gave an interesting account of the work of the Lyceum since its inauguration. He had many interesting and amus- ing anecdotes to offer. Mrs. Douglas V. De Mers, accom- panied on the piano by Mrs. Walter E. Hart, gave “A Dutch Lullaby” which was well received by the audience. A quartet comprised of Albert Holmgren, W. E. Hart, Douglas V. De Mers and Joseph Wilson, rendered several selections which won their share of the ap- plause. Several charter members of the organization, which was formed in 1902, were present at the celebra- tions. The toastmaster was includ- ed in the list of those who had watched the organization grow from its start. Defer Action No decision was reached by the board of selectmen at last evening's meeting in reference to the appoint- ment of a third selectman to fill the vacancy left by the death of Wil- liam H. Schroeder. Raymond F. Dyer, democratic representative on the board, has been advanced to the office “of second selectman, leaving the position of third selectman va- cant. Several applications were receiv- ed by the board which decided on a week's consideration. It is thought that the appointment of 3 Kensing- ton man will be the result of the board’s action, as that district is not represented on the governing body. A five month term will be afforded the newest addition to the| board. Granted Divorce Mary A. L. Johnson of Kensing-| ton was given a decree of divorce from Charles J. Johnson by Judge Edwin S. Dickenson at yesterday's session of the superior court in Hartford. The couple were married in Wil- limantic on July 31, 1902, and sep- arated December 31, 1921. Mrs. Johnson charged drunkenness and intolerable cruelty in her plea for the divorce. Seriously Il Newton W. Baldwin of Blue Hills, well known in this community as owner of one of the largest farms in that district, is reported seriously ill from heart trouble at his home. His condition today was reported unchanged and attending physicians are gravely concerned regarding the recovery of the well known sports- man. Carnival Closes The three day indoor carnival sponsored by the Kensington Athle- tic club and the St. Paul Tabs drum corps, closed last evening at Lloyd hall with a presentation of the “Kitchen Kabinet Revue,” given by New Britain girls. The revue proved a hit, the work of the Hardware City ladies taking the audience by storm. Dancing followed the presentation of the minstrels. The thrce day entertain- ment was voted a success from a financial and social standpoint by those in charge. Court Tonight / Several cases will come before Judge George G. Griswold at the regular Tuesday evening session of the Berlin town court. "Among those to appear will be Fewis A. Clark, charged with parking with improper lights. Clark is alleged to have caused ‘the triple accident on the turnpike last Wednesday night. Break Record Once the dog owners of the town put their minds to it, they provided Town Clerk Arthur L. Woodruff with an extremely busy day yester- day as they took advantage of the last hours of license issuing and filled the small office from morning All rubber in various colorings. tions, main floor. 18x45 and 18x50 all over lace effect, extra well finished edge, 69¢ value. (Art COSTUME SLIPS Radium silk or crepe de chine, lace (One floor up). / TEA APRONS 29¢ Ea. T LACE SCARFS 39¢ Ea. $1.95 Ea. until closing time. The former rec- ord of 400 doggies for the towh was broken, the licenses issued amount- ing to many more than that amount, although the town clerk is not sure {just how many licenses were issued in exceedance of last year's record. Lo-Hi Dance The Lo-Hi Girls' club of Worth- ington will hold its annual ball to- morrow evening. in Grange hall at 8 o'clock. The committee in charge jof the event has promised a gala time for those attending. About 100 are expected to attend. Church Play The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Kensington Methodist church will present a play “Listen Ladies” at the church parlors lo- morrow evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Thomas Barnes and Mrs. John Bux- tween the acts. Following the presentation of the play cake, sand- wiches and coffee will be sold by | the ladies of the socicty. Bowling Mceting The captains of all teams of |the Kensington Fraternal Bowling league will meet this evening at 8 c'clock at Tabs hall, Kensington. Arrangements for the league's an- nual banquet will be formulated and all team captains are urged to at- terrd. Plan Supper A meeting of the Italian women of St. Paul will be held Thursday Icevening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Frank Fogliatti. All members of the society are asked to attend. The organization is planning a spaghett! supper which will be served at Lloyd hall, Kensington on the evening of May 25, The din- ner will be a strictly Italian affair] fan Italian chef cooking the Italian food donated by Ifalian women and which will be served by young Ital- ian ladies. Tickets will go on sale May 15. Everyone is invited to at- tend. Miller—Weymouth Miss Eva M. Weymouth, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John H. Weymouth of this place, and Merle H. Miller of 57 Parmelee avenue, New Haven, will be married tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Second Con- | gregational chyrch. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor, will perform the ceremony. Miss Ruth Weymouth, sister “of the bride, will be brides- maid and Daniel Louth will serve as best man. The couple will make their home |at 61 Burr street, New Haven, fol- |lowing a wedding trip. Mr. Miller is employed by the H. R. Brown company at West Haven. . Organ Recital Mrs. Edna 8. Damon, organist of the Berlin Congregational church, | will give a recital at the church on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. She FRECKLES AND necuu:-s’ FATHER IS A MERE SHADOW {oF s Formen SELF SINCE THE play. yton will render vocal selections be- | \WKY HAS FATE DEALYT AE SUCH A GIASTLY BLOW?? WHY SHOULD T AAVE 70 ENDURE| | DIE IF AE'S BURNED LP = SUCK AGONY ?? LOSING A\Y BOME, SECURITIES AND ALL. OPENING OF H.5. THURSDAY EVENING Prominent Guests fo Attend Formal Opening of School FORM INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE Four Teams In Organized Circuit Which Starts Play May 17—First Building Permit Issued — Appeal For Pardon Denied—Briefs, The new Plainville High school | will be formally opened with impres- | sive exercises on Thursday evening, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. Many prominent educ#tors have becn in-| vited to attend the event, which will | consist of a short program followed by an inspection of the building. The school department wishes the public to participate in the opening as fully | as possible and extends an invitation | Ito all residents of the town to be present; grade children must be ad- | comparred by their parents. Following a selection by the high school orchestra, Rev. Austin F.| Munich of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy will make the invocation. Frank T. Wheeler, presiding officer and chairman of the building com- mittece, will make » few remarks. The high school girls' Glee club, un- der the direction of Miss Louise Cottle, will sing. The first addr of the evening will be by Franklin | E. Pierce, state supervisor of high schools. William T. Towner, architect who designed the school, will present the keys to the building to First Select- man John J. Kimmel, who will make a brief response. The high school boys' Glee club will sing under the guidance of Principal Phillips H. Lord. Governor John H. Trumbull will deliver an address. Rev, Arthur A. Ball of the Plainville M. E. church will close the program with benediction, and the orchestra will The inspection of the building will follow. Teachers or pupils will be tin all rooms to explain their pur-| poses, while guides will conduct the guests through the entire structure. There will be 12 ushers, six boys and six girls, to escort the visitors to | their seats in the auditorium. Invitations to sit on the stage have been sent to members of the finance and building committees, the prin- cipals of the three local schools, Principal Charles Ames of the Brown ‘school in Hartford, Schuyler I, Wil- liams, the school committee, the {board of selectmen, the architect land contractors, H. T. Washburn, former Governor Marcus H. Hol- comb, Governor Trumbull, Mr. | Pierce, Father Munich and Mr. Ball. | Invitations to sit in the have been mailed to the school board and Superinter Reiche and the New Britain school hoard and Superintendent Stanley H. Holmes. Form Industrial Leaguc The Plainville Industrial Baseball will be assisted by Erich Peesche, tenor, of Hartford and Mrs. S. A. Fiske on the piano. East Berlin Items Mrs. M. Sears and Allen Steven- son are spending the weeck with rela- tives in Willimantic. | The Community club program for |tomorrow evening will have several | entertainment numbers the commit- | tee having -spent considerable time in arranging the evening's program. A good turn out is anticipated as a good time is in store for all. With {the approach of warm weather the | thoughts of the club turn again to the annual outing at R. O. Clark's | cottage at Hotchkiss grove. | The regular weekly prayer meet- jing of the Methodist church will be held tomorrow evening at 7:30 | o’clock. Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Burgreen and Mabelle Barnes were visitors to New Britain yesterday. The fife and drum corps will meet Thursday evening at Com- munity hall for their regular week- ly rehearsal. Community hall s being made ready for the big time Friday night when the annual athletic exhibition of the combined clubs will be held. A team of clever athletes from other cities has been secured to co- operate with the local club to make the evening one of the best attrac- tions of the year. Apparatus and mat work as well as several nov- elty acrobatic stunts will be held. The track squad are practicing faithfully for the meet to be held in Hartford at Trinity ficld Saturday. Raymond Rich is doing five feét in the high jump and it is probable that he will cop first place. In the state junior meet at Meriden this last winter he won the state cham- pionship in the junior group. Five feet has not been chalked up for the junior group. HIS FRIENDS . GE! JUANI AGAIN—L CANT BELIEVE AE'S GONE! jand the | French league was formed last night at a meeting of the various factory and business teams held in Thrall’s drug store. The league, which is the first atteempt at organized baseball ever made in Plainville, will be composed of four teams and will play twilight bascball through the summer months. The ms will be the Standard Steel and Bearing: Inc.; the Trumbull Electric Mfg. Co, and the Businessmen outfits, and a fourth team formed jointly by the Plainville Casting Co. and the Peck Spring Co. George B. Hebden was elected president of the league by the board of directors, which consists of the managers. Other officers are follows: Vice-president, Lester Peck; secretary, Ralph L. Thrall, treasurer, W. H. Hurst. Dave be is being sought as official umpire, and a quest is being made for an of- ficial scorer. The first game will be played on Tuesday evening, May 17, and will ing together ‘the Trumbull team and the Businessmen, these nines having been drawn by lot. Although the sehedule has not yet been com- pleted, three rounds will be played regular schedule will end on August after which date any rostponed games may be played off. The contests will be played at the high school diamond on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and will start at 6:30 o'clock, consisting of seven in- nings. A trophy will be offered for the winner, but it not yet been de- cided whether to make it a one or a prize. It is also hoped winning team can arrange a series with the All-Plainvilles for the championship of the town. The ms will not wear uniforms,” but have white sweatshirts bearing The Businessmen will practice to- | night. First Building Permit The first building permit the new building code was issued yesterday to Charles Sutherland of Mountain View His application, was for permission to crect a garage on his property, was the only one on the first day in which the code was in effect. Building Inspector O. I. Cooley has not heen able to move into his office yet, but has tempo- rary quarters in the selectmen’s room in the Town hall, where he may be seen during the Pardon Appeal Refused The sixth appeal for pardon made French, now serving a 15 sentence in state prison for attempted murder, was refused yesterda the board of pardons. s convicted of shooting Marguerit rrac of Plainville, the crime occurring on June 20, 1917. a pardon, the assistant ttorney said that “just by a the petitioner saved from a sentence for murder.” Mrs. Vance Surprised Mrs. Anna Vance, new vice-presi- dent of the assembly of Re- bekahs, was pleasantly s the meeting of rth lodge last evening. Mrs. Katherine Richards, in behalf of the local lcdge, presented her with a mahog- any en ble and book trough under | Mrs. Vance responded in fitting man- ner. Glee Club to Sing The Bays' Glee club of the Plain- ville high school will sing this e | nirg at the performance of “Slide, Kelly, Slide” at the Community thea- ter for the benefit of the All-Plain- ville baseball team. A musical treat is assured all who attend. Tomor- rew eve the musical program will be provided by Ted LaBonne, well Mown singer, and Edward Goeb, who has participated in num- crous minstrel shows, accompanied by Miss L. Ethel Prior of the New Britain Norpal school. Charles Lucier, who was also to sing, has been taken ill. Publicity Manager Billy Tolli an- nounced crroncously yesterday that the team would open the season Sun- day against the P. & F. Corbin team. Today he corrected t ; the initial opponents of the locals will be the <PLAINVILLE® TONIGHT ONLY Has a Pretty Mother the Right to Step Out? “DANCING MOTHE! Starring CONWAY T CLARA BOW ALICE JOYCE JECT SHORT SUBJECTS STRAND ) MAT. DAILY at WED.—THURS. DOLPHE VENING CLOTH A smart swift comedy of a hus- band who boasted he could take any woman away from any man —and then had to make good. Al E~T WOADER WHERE BO CAN BE! I'DOUST T'LL LOOK AROUND AN SEE IF I CAN SEE ANYZHING OF MIAN' as | and | Rebekah | | Langers, Frary & Clark nine of Now | Britain, last year's factory league champs. As this team and the All- | Plainvilles are both coached by Ed- die Goeb the game should be a fine | example of the clash of man against {man rather than of rival coaching tems, Clean-Up Tomorrow Teams will go through the streets in the east end of the town tomor- 170\\' to colleet rubbish gathered up | by householders and placed in re- | ceptacles on the curbs in the an- | nual clean-up campaign. On Thurs. iday the west side of the town will be covercd. Boxes, old iron, and other ‘such junk will be collected, hes will be taken. The Toonerville Sparklers found |a double-header too much for them aturday and after defeating the | South Ends by 12-7 in the morning | | aropped a 17-14 slugging bee to the Bristol Comets in the afternoon. Re- {turn games with both teams have | been arranged; the game with the South Ends will be played at the | high school field Saturday morning lat 9:30 o'clock, while on Sunday | |afternoon the Comets will be played lat the Bristol high school field. ‘Whists Arranged The Pythian Sisters will conduct {another one in their series of Whists | at 8 o'clock tomorrow night at Odd Fellows' hall. Refreshments will be |served. The public is invited. | The first whist in a series to be | condueted by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Brock-Barnes post, American Le- | gion, will be held in Legion hall to- | morrow afternoon. - | A social will be given in Odd Fel- {lows' hall under the auspices of | Martha Rebekah lodge on Monday | evening, May 9. Pridge, whist and | 800" will be played, and the gen- |cral public is welcome. Firemen to Run Picture | “The Fire Brigade” will be shown |at the Community theater on May 9, {10 and 11 for the henefit of Plain- | ville Hose Co. No. 1. There will be la matinee at 4:15 o'clock Monday |atternoon for the Broad street sehool |children and on Tuesday for the| |pupils at the Linden street and | high schools, Notes The monthly business meeting of the Brotherhood will be held at the Advent Christian church tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clock. Mr. Bach- {man will be the speaker of the eve- ning, The Baptist church choir will re- hearse this evening at 7:30 o’clock. The Ladies’ Ald society of the Baptist church will meet in the | church parlors at 2 o'clock tomor- | row afternoon and will tack a quilt. Warrea Mason of Farmington, |landscape gardener, will begin work on erading the high school grounds this week. A warrantee deed, Leonard P. | Hayden of Bristol to Frank and | Mary Yacobellis, giving title to prop. lerty on Whiting street, has been | recorded at the office of the town erk. CARD OF THANKS | We wish to thank our friends and | neighbors for the kindness and | sympathy shown us, during our re- cent bereavement, in the death of our beloved wife, mother and sister. (Signed) Wilbur G. Towne, Mr. {and Mrs. Bertram A. Gray, Mrs. Etta M. Butts, Mrs. Lillian Shaw. The W. C. T. U. will meet at 2:30 |o'clock tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Albert Dresser of West Main street. Rummage sale Friday and Satur- day in new store near Strand thea- ter.—advt. | Dentist’s Office Fire Causes Slight Damage Damage estimated at $25 was done in the office of Dr. William Keith, dentist, 338 Main street, last night, by the burning of the insulg- |tion on the wiring on an electrie motor, and the breaking of a large pane of glass by firemen searching for the source of smoke. At 9:19 o'clock, fire headquarters was notified and Co. 1 and Co. 2 responded in charge of Second Dep- uty Chief Souney. Although the presence of smoke in the building was apparent, the firemen were un- able to locate the fire for a few minutes. They found that the plug | had been left in place, thus keeping the motor connected after the office had been closed, and as the wiring became hot, the insulation burned off. Community Theater Plainville TUES.~WED. BASEBALL and the entire personnel of n “SLIDE KELLY SLIDE" Starring ‘Wm. Haines and Sally O'Neil Special Matinee Wed. 4:15, and COLLEGIANS—No. 2. Ay JUMBO!. Bristol News OUTSTRETCH ABMS T0 ABUSED CHILD Many Families Would Adopt Girl Beaten by Mother {HEARING NEXT SATURDAY Community Chest Campaign Work- ers' Banquet—Drunken Driver Fined $100—Auto Salesman Guil- ty on Three Counts, Many requests to adopt little Ma- rion Devlin, aged 8, who is now re- ceiving treatment at the Bristol hos- pital as a result of the innumerable beatings received at the hands of her mother, Mrs. Mary Bunnell of 405 Washington street, Forestville, have been received by the Connecti- cut Humane society, according to a statement made by Agent George A. Williams today. Many charitable persons are willing to make up in kindness to the little girl for the years of harsh treatment she re- ceived while llving with her inhu- man mother, who was sentenced by Judge William J. Malone in the po- lice court last Saturday to 60 days in jail. A hearing will be held before the juvenile court next Saturday morn- ing and at that time the future of Marion and another older child of Mrs. Bunnell will be definitely de- cided upon. Community Chest Dinner At a dinner tendered the workers of the Community Chest campaign in American Legion hall last eve- ning, announcement was made by Campaign Manager W. Raymond Crumb that $8,000 had already been subscribed to the fund. The num- ber of workers appearing last eve- ning to receive their instructions and secure the necessary equipment was particularly gratifying and present indications are that the goal of $60,000 will be reachéd be- fore the close of the week. Morton G. Treadway presided at the dinner and outlined briefly the aim of the campaigm A short talk was given by Mr. Crumb and Wil- lard B. Rogers, the speaker of the | evening, was then introduced by Mr. Treadway. Through a misunderstanding, the force of waiters who were expected to serve the dinner, failed to ap- pear and that problem was finally solved when Scout Executive Alfred | Breckbill rounded up sixteen of his older boys as substitutes. Their ability to apply themselves so read- ily to the task assigned them was admirable, Intoxicated Driver Fined Charles Bravis of East Bristol was fined $100 and costs on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while un- der the influence of liquor and $15 for failure to have an operator's li- cense, by Judge Joseph M. Donovan in the police court today. $50 of the fine was later remitted by the court. Bravis was arrested Monday by Officer Edgar Norton, who had been sent to the corner of River and New streets after a report had been made to headquarters that a woman had been struck by an automobile. The report proved to be erroneous, but the officer found a car owned by Bravis parked in the middle of the strecet. He immediately went to the Bravis home but failed to locate his man. Upon returning to the spot where the car was parked, he found the automobile had disappeared and is was later found in a garage in Forestville. Bravis was also in the place considerably under the influ- ence of liquor. He was taken to headquarters and held for the hearing this morning. Attorney Joseph P. O'Connell, who appeared for the accused, in- tered a plea of guilty to bofh charges. He pointed out that prac- tically all of his client’s troubles were due to family troubles and his inability to abstain from liquor. This was the eighth appearance of Bravis before the local court. # Ex-Mayor Dutton To Speak Tx-Mayor Joseph F. Dutton will be the speaker at the Mother's Day exercises to be held by the Manches- ter, N. H., aerie of Eagles on Sun- day, May 8. Attorney Dutton s president of the Bell City aerie of this city. Fined For IMlegal Fishing. Charles Lopaczewski of Pine street was fined $5 and costs in the city court this morning by Judge Joseph M. Donovan on a charge of illegal fishing. He was arrested last evening by Game Warden Thomas Ryan, who found him fishing in the in the Forestville section. Lopac- zewski had no fishing license be- cause, as he informed the court, he thought none was necessary. Fined For Reckless Driving. Edmond F. Lynch, a salesman in the employ of an automobile agency on North Main street, was arrested YOUNE BEEN STAMING MERE ALL7AIS' TIME WAITING FoR ME? YOU'RE A FAITUFUL DOG = 0N, 1 COULDN7 GET ALQNG WITHOUT You!! ibeen used, pond of Judge William J. Malone | at 11:30 o'clock last evening eoa Meadow street by Officer Johm Me- Laughlin, after his automobile had struck the rear end of & parked truck. He was taken to police headquarters where it was found he had no operator's license and was operating a car with improper markers. ' In the city court this morning he faced a multitude of charges, con- sisting of reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle with improper registration and no driver's license and driving while under the in- fluence of liquor. The testimony of Officer McLaughlin and of Captain Thomas F. Guckin was to the’effect that the man had been drinking and was not in fit condition to drive a car. When Officer Mec- Laughiin went back to ascertain the damage done to the cars by the collision, he found that the mark- ers on Lynch’s car had been re- moved. But a spectator, had noted the numbers, which proved to have been {ssued by the motor vehicle department to a party living in the vicinity of Middletown. After hearing the evidence, Judge Joseph M. Donovan imposed.a fine of $25 and costs on the reckless driving charge, $15 for the im- proper registration and $5 for fail- ure of Lynch to have an operator's license. The charge of operating a car while under the influence of liquor was dismissed. Special School Meeting. A special meeting of the voters of the Third School District has been called by the district commit- tee, consisting of Emil H. Funk, William A. Hayes and John W. Murphy, for 8 o'clock Friday eve- ning, May 6th in the school house on Church street. The matters to be voted on are the authorization of the erection of a four room ad- dition to the Park street school and to authorize the chairman of the committee to sign, execute and de- liver all bonds, notes and other ob- ligations necessary for the erection of the addition. Bids for the addi- tion, which were asked for at the last meeting, will be opened on Fri- day evening and the contract awarded. Called For Chimney Fire, Squad A and Engine Company No. 1 were called out Monday after- noon for a chimney fire in the home of John Hess on Jerome avenue. The fire was rapidly gaining head- way when the firemen arrived but was finally extinguished with chemicals. The amount of damage was small. Funerals. The funeral of Mrs. Michael J. Cawley, who died Saturday evening at her home at 342 South street, was held at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Joseph's church. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Oliver T. Magnell and inter- ment was in the old St. Joseph's cemetery. The funeral of Anthony Diana of 20 Henry street, who died Sunday morning, was held at 9 o’clock this morning at St. Anthony’'s church. Rev. L. Beccaris celebrated the high mass of requiem and interment was in the new St. Joseph’s cemetery. Parent-Teacher Meeting The meeting of the Parent-Teach- er Association of the Faderal Hill school, which was scheduled for last evening, has been postponed until Monday evening, May . West Cemetery Assn. Elects At the annual meeting of the di- rectors of the West Cemetery Asso- ciation held last evening in the pub- lic library, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President and general manager, Ar- thur S. Barnes; vice-president, W. Kenneth Sesslons; secretary and treasurer, Charles L. Wooding; audi- tors, Arthur F. Woodford, Burton O. Barnard and Albert D. Wilson; exe- cutive committee, W. 8. Ingraham, Epaphroditus Peck, Burton O. Bar- nard, Victor Johnson, Alexander Harper, George J. Funk, Charles T. Treadway, Arthur C. Barnes and Dr. L. L. Beach. Thomas H. Desmond, landscape architect of Simsbury, Conn., was present and submitted plans for the proposed development of that part of the cemetery which has not as yet It was decided to secure estimates of the cost of grading etiher the whole or part of the land, in accordance with the architect’s plans, and these will be available for the next meeting. Council Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the city council will be held in city hall at 7:30 o'clock this evening. Death of Mrs. O'Brien Mrs. Catherine O'Brien, widow ‘of Michael B. O'Brien, died Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John McDonald, of 335 Laurel street, Hartford. She was born in Bristol on July 26, 1857, and lived in this city until two years ago. Besides Mrs. McDonald she is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. W. B. Hoddinett and Miss Agnes O'Brien, both of Hartford. The funeral will be held Wednes- day morning. A requiem mass will be sung at St. Joseph's church, Bris- tol, at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in St. Joseph’'s old cemetery. The Kiwi, one of the national em- blems of New Zealand, is a strange bird without wings or tail. " Its hairy coat. neither fur nor feathers, is used by the native women for adorn- ment.