New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 23, 1928, Page 3

" WASHINGTON TOSEE / (] IRISH EXECUTIVE Arrives in Nation’s Gapital to Spend Four Days Washington, Jan. 23 (P—William T. Cosgrave, president of the execu- tive council of the Irish Free State, arrived here from Chicago this merning for a four day visit. The official party, was met at Union station by representatives of the state department, the British embas- sy and the Irish Free State legation. To Seo Coalidge. The visitors’ program today in- cluded sudience with President Coolidge, dinner with the Canadian minister, Vincent Massey, and & luncheor with Assistant Attorney General, Wilfiam J. Donovan. Although tired when he left Chi- cago yesterday after carrying out in 24 hours a program originally {n- tended to be spread over three days, Mr., Cosgrave slept comfort- ably on the train, and saild he was teeling “in fine shape, indeed” this morning. Long Trip. Since he began his American tour last Friday, when he landed on United Btates soil for the first time, Mr, Cosgrave has travelled more than 1,800 -miles, and attended a long atring of functions in New York and Chjicago. The most active on his visit thus far has been his con- tact with admirers who have flocked about him everywhere, “You can imagine what it is like,” sald .Dr. J. Killeen, his physician, today, “with hundreds of these en- thusjagtic Irish-Americans squeezing his hand in a vigorous and hearty handshake incessantly.” ‘Washington, Jan. 23 Pyesident Willlam T. Cosgrave of the 1eish Free State named George Wasbt n as the greatest: Ameri- ‘can and tried to evade questions on prohibition today during a mass in- zefl'levlvll his hotel here before be- sinningia four day serles of official “ngagements. Tasue. Regarding prohibition, he reluct- antly said that in this country “the | Leer was like champagne” but. did ngt embellish this remark. Discussing the question of funds collected in the United States in be- half of the Irish Republic before the Free State was formed, Cosgrave =aid his government still was will- ing to make payment in full to all holders of Irish republican bonda provided money deposited to the Irish, republican account in this country were turned over to the #'rea State government. The Free State, he sald, would appropriate money to make up the difference be- tween the sum now held in banks and the face value of the outstand- ing bonds. Cosgrave explained no legal obligation was involved but that his government was prepared to recognize a moral obligation to pay. Saw No Guns. The preaident still was enthusias- tic over his visit to Chicago where he met Mayor Thompson. “I saw no machine guns,” he said, Cosgrave expressed disappoint- ment at his inavility to visit Boston, e said he has many relatives in the vicinity. He will leave Friday for Philadelphia. From there the osgrave party will go to Ottawa (‘anada, returning to New York te spend two days before sailing Feb. 3 on the Olympie. Dublin, Ireland, Jan. 23 (P— Dublin busineas men today thought YHERES A SILVER LINNG ~WHEN Ol TRAVELS, me NG/ (UP)—.| that President William T. Cosgrase's address {n Chicago Saturday woula facilitate Irish trade with the United States. They also welcomed the appointment of Hugh Butler as trade commissioner attached to the American legation here, Butler ts recognized as an authority on Ire- land’s resources. Eamon De Valera's weekly repre- sents Pregident Cosgrave's visit to the United States as playing the Rritish imperial game and asks which side Cosgrave would take .f England wers to fight America. The Cosgrave speech at Chicago is printed fully in the Dublin papers. They also feature the declaration of Michael Flaherty, of the Chicago board of local improvements, against :lmerlun interference in Irish poli- cs. SIX PLACES CONSIDERED FOR SITE OF SYNAGOGUE Congregation Brethren Sons of Is- rael to Meet Soon and Take Final Action. The general committee in charge of plans for the erection of a new synagogue was empowered to take its choice of any of six «ites offered, at a general meeting of the Congregation Brethren Sons of Is- rael last night. A meeting will be held soon; and a site will be selccts The meeting last night was tended by about 100 members of the congregatiou. The entire evening was spent in discussing the various sites, upon which options had been sccured, It was finally decided to al- low the general committee of 15 members. to use its own discretion. All the sites are in the western part of the city. It is understood that there are two on Park Place, one on Grove Hill and three on West Main street, between Cedar and Cur- tis streets, all of which are being considered, The site meeting with the approval of the committee will be the ultimate choice. No informa- tion as to the exact locations of the properties could be secured, nor was it possible to learn the average price asked. ATTY. GORDON TO ASSIST IN'MURDER CASE DEFENSE New Britain Lawyer Engaged As Akl 10 Judge Rosenthal Counsel For Guilfoyle's. Attorney Monroe 8. Gordon will be assoclated with Judge Samuel Rosenthal in the defnse of Dr. and Mrs. Harold Guilfoyle, the former a hospital patient and the latter con- $10,000, following the fatal shooting of Mrs. Gaudet at the Gullfoyle apartment, Dr. Guilfoyle is charged with mur- der, but in police circles it 18 ex- pected that a more serious charge than that of breach of the peace wil later be brought against Mrs. Guilfoyle. Judge Rosenthal, chief counsel for the Guilfoyles, and Attorney Gor- latter also has offices here. NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1928, ANNUAL REPORTS IN WO PARISHES Statements Made for St. Peter’s and S, Jisph's Courcles | According to the annual report ol? Rev. Charles Coppens, pastor of 8t.! Peter's church, receipts for the year were $14,000, expenses $13,5600 and the balance for the year is $500. During the year there were 131 fined to fail in default of bonds of | don have offices in Hartford, and the | baptisms, 31 deaths, and 131 mar- iriages. There are approximately 11,000 members in the parish, which !enjoyed its second year out of debt | Several improvements were made i |the church property, according to the report. According to the annual report of | v. John F. Donohue which mi .rcad at the masses at St. Joseph's church yesterday receipts for thci year totalled $48,000. ! Payment of $15,000 was made on | the new convent and $5,000 was paid off on the church debt, After all ex- penses had been paid, there was a | | balance of about $500. { | ZONE CHANGE PETITIONS | Three Requests For Revisions to Be Heard By Board of Adjustment On i | February 8, | Three requests for changes in ' zones will be heard by the board of adjustment at a meeting to be held February 8, Joseph and Everett | Arbour are asking for an extension ' of the industrial district 155 feet easterly on the north side of Whit- ing street; John Tomaszewski and | others are petitioning for a change ' from residence C to residence B zone on Osgood avenue from Farm- ingtgn avenue to Corbin avenue, and on Burritt street, from Hayes street | to Osgood avenue; Wincenty Do- | browski for a change at Cabot street and Farmington avenue, from resi- {dence C to business A. CENTRAL JR. H. §. NOTES | The Latin club of the Central | | Junior High school presented fts | ! play this afternoon for the ninth {grade, The play was the same as | given on Friday, “Off With His Head.” It was directed by Miss ! Sanderson. The pupils of the school will do |their banking tomorrow morning | during the opening period. Because |of this week being the last week | { before graduation, their may be a | | slight decrease in the deposit, | Club elactions for next semester took place this morning during the | opening period. The list of clubs for the semester was issucd to the ;home room councelors I'riday after- | noon. | | The basketball team composed ot | | Loys in this school played the Na- | than Hale team Friday after school | {at the Hale gym, the latter team | winning, 24-8.. The dcfense of the { Nathan Hale team was strong. Mid-year examinations are being | | siven this week. {Stanley Evidence Will tal shooting of Peter Fulco at the | New i Be Presented in Court |Berk=hire !lc:onl‘ in ;he:elld \oie‘:a i New xmflt&hefi Pittsfield, Mass, Jan. 23 UP — |ber 26. Trustees of the New Britaln Trust Presentation of evidence for the Attorney Fred M. Myers. opening Co. met today and re-elected all the defense was started in the superior |for the defense, said it would be!tormer officers as follows: Chairman court today in the case of Gilbert shown that the shooting was in' of the board, W. E. Attwood; presi- Stanley, former Yale hockey player, |self-defense and that the faulty | dent, F. G. Vibberts; treasurer, F. W. charged with manslaughter in the |condition of the gun entered into it. Macomber; secretary and trust offi- 'cor, Harry H. Howard; assistant | treasurer, Charles J. Law; new bus- llnen manager, Leon A. Sprague. —_— AUTO SHOW ON FEB. 1,2, 8 A automobile show will be held in the Stanley Arena on the nights of February 1, 2 and 3, and plans are now being completsd by the shew committee, of which: A. G. Hawkes is chatrman. W. J. Goltrs of Hart ford will be in charge. At this shew which will be the first in New Beit- ain for two yeara, the latest medels in all makes of automobiles will be exhibited. B. C. PORTER SONS’ COMBINED Mid-Winter .« Alteration Sale FOUR- PIECE WALNUT SUITE of Large Size Dresser Full Size Bed Convenient Chiff. New Style Vanity with dust-proof construction, mahogany drawer bot- toms. REDUCED TO 1892 Four-Piece Grey Oak Suite of Dresser, Bed, Chiff. and Toilet Table .. Four-Piece Ohio Grey Decorated Enamel Suite of the newest design .. Six-Piece Green Enamel Suite, hand decorated. A charming small suite, Regular $239.00. ........... Three-Piece Grand Rapids Mahogany Suite, of Dresser, Bed and Chifforette. Regular $239.00. .............. Open Stock from which you may buy any desired pieces. Dresser B Chiff, Vanity Now $60.00 Now $40.00 Now $37.50 Now $52.00 the complete four pieces REDUCED TO 189: THIS IS BEDROOM FURNITURE WEEK AT PORTERS’ SALE HERE ARE SOME OF THE FINE VALUES Complete only $128.00 .. Complete only $159.00 Four-Piece Walnut Suite, of Dresser, Bed, Chiff. and Full Vanity. Regular price $270.00. ... Four-Piece. Walnut Suite of Dresser, Bed, Chiff. and French Vanity. Regular price $275.00. ..... Four-Piece Walnut Suite, made by Sligh of Grand Rapids. A fine suite. Regular price $295.00 ....... Four-Piece Mahogany Suite of Grand Rapids make with Full Vanity. Regular price $319.00. . Five-Piece Mahogany Twin Bed Suite, complete with Full Vanity. Regular price $369.00. ............. .. Sale $195.00 .. Sale $195.06 . Sale $197.00 ceeeeeeeen.. Sale $210.00 ceeerern.. Sale $249.00 veene.. Sale $259.00 . Sale $269.00 Four-Piece Tuna Mahogany Suite, made by Widdicomb of Grand Rapids. Regular price $440.00. .............. Sale $297.00 | In the athletic race between the {FOUND IN LYCEUM T"EA’I"III"I' Blue team and Red team of this ' Walter Pleva. of Tariffville was|school, the Blue team won again found in the ladies’ room of the Ly-|last week, this heing the second ceum theater by Officer Ernest week in succession.that it has won. Bloomquist at 11:45 last night, the The installation of Civic League officer having found the front door | officers for the coming semester will of the theater open. The young man | take place Wednesday morning, the | said he had fallen asleep, Manager|regular president’s meeting being Five-Piqce Gl:and Rapid.s Mahogany Suite, Louis XVI design. At just half the regular price $680.00. . .... Eight-Piece Grand Rapids Italian Walnut Suite, complete with Dresser with hanging glass, two Twin Beds, : Chifforette, Toilet Table, Chair, Rocker and Bench. A most attractive group, Regular price $574.00. ...... Sale b‘even-l.’leee Berkey & Gay Mahogany Twin Bed Suite of conservative design. Regular $588.00 ... Four-Piece Grand Rapids Empire Colonial Suite with Napoleon Bed. Regular $540.00. ... Seven-Piece Berkey & Gay Walnut Suite with hanging glass Dresser, etc. Regular $600.00. ...... . ceeeess. Sale Dzlcek of the theater was notified | and found nothing distrubed. Officer | Bloomquist said a plece of the door had been broken off near the lock as if entrance had been forced. cancelled for the event. The girls glee club under the di- rection of Miss Olson met this after- | noon to practice for graduation ex- | ercises, Eight-Piece Solid Mahogany Sheraton Suite with Genuine Marquetry Inlay, complete with Dresser, t\\';)' "I‘win Beds, Chiff,, Vanity, Chair, Rocker and Bench. A suite for those who appreciate. Regular $%24.00. . —ETHEL— v GO WL _MIADY'S> TRINK ~ Wi 5 GOFT GREY LEATHER AND GWVER .. Sale $340.00 374.00 387.00 400.00 439.00 . Sale 8.575.00 .. Sale THEN TOO, WE HAVE FINE VALUES IN AUTHENTIC COLONIAL REPRODUCTIONS IN MAPLE AND MAHOGANY TEN-PIECE WALNUT DINING SUITE Cognplebe with 66-inch Buffet, Extension Table, China Cabinet, Server and Six Tapestry Seated Chairs. REDUCED from $364.00 to $297.00 RUGS REDUCED g OFF on discontinued patterns of all WHITTALL RUGS LOOK AT THESE GENUINE BARGAINS at B. C. PORTER SONS’ Big Combined MID-WINTER AN ALTERATION SALE BUY YOUR FURNITURE and RUGS at PORTERS’ in NEW BRITAIN and be PERFECTLY SATISFIED With Solid Mahogany TWO-PIECE LIVING ROOM SUITE' Frame and covered with Genuine Mohair, Brocatelle Cushions.— REDUCED from $325.00 ........ to $249.00 ALL FOUR POST BEDS REDUCED GATELEG TABLES Regular $24.50 Table with 48x34 solid mahogany top. Reduced to . $1 7'95 Gateleg Table of unusual design with 20% solid mahogany top. s 2 5.00 Regular $39.00. Now Regular $35.00 and $37.00 all solid mahngany Gateleg Table Reduced to MANY ODD PIECES at HALF PRICE B. C. 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