New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 4, 1928, Page 7

Men’s Handkerchiefs ing Gonters - Wednesday Aisle Specials Offer Many Gift Suggestions Women's Handkerchiefs 35¢c ea. (3 for $1) All linen, colored border and initial, value 50c. Men's Felt Slippers $1.00 pr. Brown felt, leather trimmed, padded Women's Silk Hosiery 9%c pr. Full-fashioned, semi-service weight, some irregulars, ) Men's Half Hose 29¢ pr. Silk pnd rayon, fancy jacquards. Leather Hand Bags 69 ea. Sample lot, values to $1.95. Berlin News ALLINGS OBSERVE 315T ANNIVERSARY Kensington Couple to Spend Day Quletly at Home FORMER FIRST SELECTMAN Court Scssions This Evening—Con« u-bie ¥rank Brown Involved in Suit—Mid-Week Services at Kene sington M. E: Church—Ttems, Mr. and Mrs, Williard I Alling of Kensington whil observe the Gist anniversary of their wedding to- morrow. They plan to spend the day quietly at their home. Last year they were given a large reception by their many friefids in honor of their golden anniversary. Mr. Alling is well known in town and has always heen a prominent lcader in clvic affairs. He had the honor of being the first judge to preside over the Berlin town court. He also held the office of first se- lectiman for threo years. Mr. and Mrs. Alling are enjoying good health and take an active in< terest in the daily affairs of the town and country. They have six children, Judge Benjamin W. Alling of New Britain, attorney general of Connecticut; Dr. Marshall Alling of Masachusetts, George Alling of Kensington; Mrs. Harold Upeon of Kensington: loret- ta Alling of Kensington., a teacher, and Esther Alling of New Haven, a nurse. $ Case Postponed The case of Kdward Krasky of 899 Crown strect, Meriden, charged with pedkless driving, was postponed for a_week last evening in the Ber. lin town court. The Meriden man tas arrested Sunday evening by Constable George Kanupka following an automobile collision at the inter- section of Farmington avenue and Worthington ridge. The regular weekly session of the ecourt will be held this evening in the town hall at 7:30 o'clock. Judge George Q. Griswold will preside. A number of cases involving arrests for overloading trucks will come up for disposal. These were scheduled for last week but Judge Griswold order- ed them continued 86 that the 6wn. ers of the trucks as well as the drivers could appear in court. Constable Party in Suit At a decision filed in the city court in New Britain yesterday by Judge Roche, Constable ¥rank Brown of Berlin was the loser of suit brought against him, forcing him to release a car which he had attached and was assessed damages of $1. The suit was brought by the Commercial Trust Co. A According to the complaint, the | Bennett Motor Sales and Service on June 10, 1927, sold a sedan to Louis Squillaciote of New Rritain, who subsequently became embroiled with the Berlin town constabulary and was shot through the leg in running away from an accident in the town. The transfer was made on a condi- tional bill of sale for $1.051.99. Squillaciote renewed part of the note he had given on July 2 and the Com- mercial Trust Co. held the renewal, which had & value of $452.92. Tt s alleged that he falled to make proper payment of the note so the bank started action and ordered the car attached. Leo V. Gaffney was counsél for the bank. 1t found. however, that Con- stable Brown was holding the ma. chine under sttachment and he o All linen, values $1.00, Silk ones lar $1.00. Al colors, splendid values. alleged to have refused possession of it. The bank, through Lawyer Leo V. Gaffney, brought suit for posses- sion and $100 daniages. The posscs- P sion was ordered but damages of only $1, with costs, however, of $64.44. The damages were Ewarded because of the alleged wronggal de- tention of the car. A few months ago Squillaciote while riding through Berlin at an al- leged excessive rate of speed and after he is sald t0 have been drink- ing, struck another machine and continued without stopping. A short time later he was taken in custody by the authorities. He started to re- sist two constables and made a dash for freedom, only to be brought down by a bullet through the leg rom the gun of Constable George Kanupka. Cdnstable Brown, against whom the lawsuit was brought as a result of the evening's affair, was at the scene. To Hold Sale Plans have been completed by the Ladies' Aid society ot the Kensing- ton M. E. church fog its annual Christmas sale and supper Wwhich jwill be held in the church parlors fon Thursday afternoon and evening. The sale will start at 3 o'clock and will consist of aprons, fancy articles, novelties and candy. The supper will be served at 6 p. m. The public is in- vited. Church Mcetings Mid-week services will be cm- ducted at the Kensington M. E. church tomotrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. Hev. L. E. Adkins will be in charge. The Woman's Missionary society lof the Berlin Congregational church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mes. Francis Deming. Miss Clara Larabee will ad- dress the society. ‘To Entertain Soclety Mra. George Pickett will entertain the members of the Lo-11i club on ‘riday evening, December 14, at & Christmas party. The affair will he held at the home of Mrs, Pickett's mother, Mrs. C. J. Boardman of Worthington ridge. The award of the crib set will be made at the party. Meeting ow There will be & meeting of the Wednesday afternoon Whist club to- morrow affernoon at the home of Mrs. LaBlonde of West Main strect, New Britain. All of the local mem- tend. Prises will be awarded the winners in the whist games and re- freshments will be served. Ttems Mrs, R. Ramorrio of Boston is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Vendrillo of Hudson strect for a fow days. Mrs. Robert Sfishy and son. Charles, of Worthington ridge, have returned home after visiting for the past six months in Qhio and Penn. _Mr, and Mrs, ed Troupe of Worthington ridge left for New York today where they will spend the remainder of the week. Mrs. Pardon C. Rickey of Worth- ington ridge 18 having a number of yourng girls make scrap hooks which will be given té the Children’s home at Christmas. The condition of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Young of TLower Lane, who wete seriously injured in an auto- mobile accident in CGranby a few weeks ago, remains about the same. Mra. Young is still confined to her bed. A son was born today at the New Britain General hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brown. John Banolo of Kensington is rest- ing comfortably at the New Britain General hospital where he under- went an operation for appendicitis. Due to a misunderstanding. it wi erroncously stated in last night's paper that R, Ferraro of Kensington was involved In an automebile acci- dent on Werthington ridge near the home of Dr. T. C. Hodgson. Another Kensington boy was involved in the collision. Baskethall Nothee Due {6 a conflict in dates at the High school gymnasum, it was necessary for the Kensingten Beys’ Men's Four-in-Hands " Women's Rayon Vests 55c ea. (2 for $1) Bloomers, (irregulars), 63c. DeBevoise Corsettes Dainty flesh brocade (2nd floor) Dainty Boudoir Dolls Smartly dressed (gift shop). bers of the club are planning to at- | grass bleached, 1-16 hem, | I l 59 ea. in stripes and figures, regu- Rayon $2.95 ea. $3.48 ea. club basketbail team to postpone the practice scheduled for this evening. "The gameg scheduled tor Wednes. day in Southington and Thursday in Waterbury will be played as previ- ously scheduled. Annual supper and sale of fancy articles, Ladies' Ald Sociely, Ken- sington M. K. Church, Thursday jEve. Bale at 3 supper at b.—advt. East Berlin lems ‘'he Modern Woodmen will hold its annual business meeting and clection of officers on Thursday eve- ning at” 8 o'clock in the K. of P. rooms at Community hall. kvery membgr is asked to attend the ses- sion. Mrs. Thoinus Dennis was taken suddenly il at her home yesterday morning. It Is believed that she had been stricken for a short time before dicovered as she was found by Hebart Honiss who summoned neighbors 1o her aid. 8he was ro- moved to New Britain until she re- covers. Hhe is being attended by Dr. Hodgson. The Community club meeting will be BMId tomorrow evening at § oclock at Community hall. The attendance is expected to be large as the committee in charge have planned an entertainment program that 18 said to have promise of bho- ing one of the best of the past year. Royal Morse is confined to re by itiness. Myron Morse is able {o be ahout after suffering a painful injury to his foot, having stepped upon a nail a short time ago. The Methodlst church mid-weck meeting will be held tomorrow eve- ning at 7:30 o'clock in the church parlors. All those who have not yet hand- od in their subscription to the Red Cross are asked 1o do so at the car- liest possible. Only a short time I8 left to recelve memberships and any member of the committee will take the names. her hon (Continued on Page 16) e NOTICE To the Legal Voters of the Last Berlin Pire District You are hereby notified that the Annual Meeting of the Iast Berlin Iire District will bo held at the Community Hall in East Berlin, in the Town of Berlin, at 8 o'clock on I'riday the 7th @ay of December, 1428, for the following purposes: 1, To hear the report of the of- fic To clect officers for the com- ing year. 3. To transact any other business proper t6 come before said meeting. Dated at East RBerlin, Connecticut, December 4, 1928, Attest: A. A. NORTH, President. P. F. SIEGRIST, Clerk. e Plainville News RED GROSS DRIVE HAS NETTED $2% Only One Factory Has Made Complete Report Yet (ATHLETIC ASSN. ELECTS Gerke Head M. S. Group—Basket- ball Season Opens Friday—Mes. Melesko “Fined $100—Pac Trial Postponed—Briefs., ‘The annual Red Cross drive for membership has netted $295 to date according to figures announced this morning by Chairman John E. Lamb of the local branch. This fig- ure includes a complete report from only one of the local factories, #0 that it is expected to be materially increased when the ether manufac. tories turn in their final totals, and it is predicted that it will go at least beyond $350. The only factory to make final ye- turns thus far has been the Plain. ville Casting Co., which has raisel the excéllent sum of $103. In at least one plant the campaign will not be made until tomorrow. drive will be extended through the ! present week in order to allow the j| factories to conduct thelr respective portions at the most suitable times. Athletie Assn, Blects Walter Gerke was elected presi- dent of the Plainville High school Athletic association at the annual meeting of that body yesterday aft- ernoon during the last half of the sixth period. Gerke, who 1s a senicr is captain of the basketball team. Al King, a junior, was chosen vice president, and Miss Betty Jewett, a Jiunior, was named sccretary. James Simpson was elected manager of the basketball team. He i3 a senior. saskethall Opening The Plainville High school basket. team will open ils 1925-1929 season Friday night, when it meets Thomaston High here in the firet Western Connecticut league gama. The squad of 35 candidates has been cut to 20 by Coach Thomas J. Caulfield and from this score the starting lneup will be selected. All indications are that there will be a good team here this winter. Last |year the team was a disappointment, failing to win a game, but this due to the fact that the boys were new to the game. Now, with a lit- tle experience behind them, they are expected to do better, There will be a preliminary game, in which the Plainville Y. M. C. A. quintet will open its season by mec ing its old rival, the New Britain South church team, in a Hartford County league game. The “Y** team will practice tonight and Thursday night. Dancing will follow Priday night. Fined for Liquor Sale Mrs. Anna Melesko of Kent street was fined $100- and costs of $20.69 by Justice Irederick Bullen {lust night when convicted on & charge of selling intoxicating liquor. Mrs. Melesko was arrested after a raid made upon her home ahout a fortnight ago by Deputy Sheriffs Harrison Motchkiss and Carl Tucker of the state's attorney’s office and Constable George Schubert of this town. ¥ At the trial last night Paul G. Loeffler of Hartford, another cms ploye of the state’s attorney's office, testified that he had purchased two bottles of liquor at the Melesko home on November 21, while Deputy Sherift Hotchkiss said that Loeffler had turned, the liquor over to him. The prosecution which was con- ducted by Grand Juror Charles F. Conlon, was based on this sale. The raid had not netted cnough lquor to warrant an arrest in itself, and this led to dropping the charge of keeping liquor with intent to*scll. Trial Postponed The trial of Joscph Pac of New Britain on a charge of reckless driving was postponed from this morning and it is not known when it will bo hgJd. Pac was arrested by Constable George Schubert after an automobile accident on the New Britain road last week. but he was injured in the crash and was taken to the New Britain General hospital. the games | <PLAINVILLE» TONIGHT It's One of the Y “RAMONA" | with Dolores Del Rio r's Best WED.—~THUF Dolores Costelly and Conrad Nagel in “GLORIOUS BETSY” The | His hurts have proved te be more serious than at first supposed, there| Cheshire, Avon, and Harwinton being internal injuries, and he has|Granges will fyrnish the program at not yet been released from the hes- | the meeting of Plainvitle Grange to- pital. Autolst Fined Hollister Calhoun 17, of Southing- mght, when Neighbers' night will be obsarved. Mrs. Katie B. Judwon has return- ton, was fined $6 and costs last night | €4 1© her home on Park street after by Justice Edward P. Prior when | Peniding the past two months at the found guilty of violating the rules|home of her son, Lewis V. Judson, of the road. Buys had arrested him after an ac- Constable William | i® ington, D, C. With the reporting of two addi- cident betwéen Calhoun's car and | tional cases, the number of scarlet that of Franklin Colella at Broad | fever patients in Plainville was in. and Whiting streets Saturday after- noon. Rain; No Practice Although a large number of players were on hand, thé scheduled practice of the All-Star football team was called off last night be- cause of the rain. A session will be creased yesterday to seven. Mr. and Mrs. Frank S8cheible of Trumbull avenue have returned after visiting relatives in Philadelphta. > ¢ Announced Constable snd Mrs. Ernest Farrar of Tomlinson avenue nounce the engagement of w. an- their held at 7:30 o'clock this evening. | d8ughtcr, Miss Hope E. Farrar, to All football players in town who are intérested in playing are urged to be present. The All-Stars will tackle the Blucs on Sunday after- noon. ¢ i Pythians Honor Wilcoxes | A large number of members of 'Pythian Temple, No. 29, P. B., went to Farmington last night to honor {Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wilcox on itheir 36th wedding anniversary. The house was prettily decorated, flow- ers, fruit, and candy being displayed in all rooms. A buffet lunch was served and card playing enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox received & number of beautiful gifts of silver. In behalf of Pythian Temple, Most Excellent Chief Beryle Banneil pre- wented the couple with & silver set. Guests were present from Ha winton. New Britain, Farmington, qnd Avon, as well as from this town. Catholic Church Whist A public whist party will be held at 8 o'clock tomorrow night in the church hall of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, the procecds beink devoted to the annual Christmas {party for the Bunday school chil- dren. A number of prizes will bo offered. Tho ladies of the parish are sponsoring the affair, and Mrs. William A. Cassidy is chairman of the committee, Arrested In Meriden Louls Lessor of Plainville was ar- rested fn Meriden last evening oh a charge of driving an automobile with improper lights. He posted & 3 bond for appearance In coutt, Miss Royce Surprised Miss Mary Royce, cletk for the iselectmen and town clerk, was sur. priscd by several of her ussoclates at the tewn hall yesterday ufternoon on the occasion of her birthday annis versary and was guest of Honor at a celebration of the event. Funcral of Mr. Carter Funcral services for Horace L. Carter. Spanish-American War vet- eran who died yesterday morning, will be held tomorrow afternoon at his late residence on Elizabeth court. Rev. B. B. Styring of 8. Mark's Lipiscopal church, New Britain, will officiate. Interment will be in Zion Hill cemetery, Hartford. 17 Pupils Excluded When school reopened yesterday after the Thanksgiving recess, a check-up of the vaccinated and un- vaccinated pupils was made and 17 who had not been inoculated were excluded from classes in accordance with the recent decision of the school department and the health officer, Dr. George I. Cook. This step has been taken because of the smallpox epideniic in the nelghboring town of Unionville. C. of C. Mecting The regular meeting of the Cham- ler of Commerce board of directors will he held in the chamber rooms on Picree street at 8 o'clock Thurs- day night. School Notes A public supper will be served at the high school on Monday evening to raise money for the school radio. During and after the supper there will be a fair in the gymnasium. ‘The first play of the present sea- son will be preeented on December 14 by the High School Dramatic club. 1t will bo “Applesauce,” a Broadway success. ‘The school committee will hold a regular meeting tonight. Public Whist Pythian Temple No. 29 will hold a public whist in Odd Fellows' hall to- morrow night. This will be another one of the successful series, and & good time is promised all who at- tend. Refreshments will be served, and there will be prizes for the win- ners. Home From Hospltal Leslie M. Atwater has returned from the New Brituin General hos- pital, where he has been a patient tor the past two weeks, and is con- valescing at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Irving T. Tyler of 49 Clark strect. Teroy Tuttle, 3, who was burned at the same time Atwater was, is still at the hospital. His condition, which has been critical, is improving cach day. Christmas Sales The ladies of the Adyent Christian church are holding Their annual Christmas sale this afternoon and cvening in the vacant storé in the Strand building on West Main street. The annual Christias sale of food uend useful and fancy articles to be held by the Ladies’ Ald society of the Baptist church will take place to- morrow aftérnoon and evening in the church patlors. WELL, BEPPO IS BACK IN THE 200 NOW, AND IF TUEY DO UKE 1 TOLD THEM — KEEP =) (EVeRYTING'S ALLRIGNT ) THATS THE STUFF= == | now, Pop—1an 60ING ~ (THE BXcTEMS: ‘Grun.or Everétt A. Temple, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Temple of Avon. Temco Bowling W. . .28 seea2l vees18 Pet. JTIR 538 A62 436 Volts . Watts . Circuits Amperes Arcs 436 Ohms ... W AL The Volts lost three points in their match at the Recreation alleys last night and their lead in the Temco bowling league was cut to seven games. Mastrianni topped the night’'s bowlers with a 361. The scores: W. livingston .102 Hiltpold 9% Carlson 109 Derby . 104 121 531 Volts 112 41 95 93 ..109 506 Ohms ..103 ..105 102 76 93 97 132 500 Barkman . H. Griffin . IHelm Zarrella silverio 496—1502 102— 83— N7— 107 97— 291 289 31 313 301 A. Dionne .. W. Dionne . Rohedeaux Broadwell Ldwards 511==1505 98— "M— 128 18— 109em §9 §2 95 110 128 C. Grifiin .... Seymour Lebore 1. Griffin Mastrianni 504 499 530—1542 Circuits . 9 56 29 89 107 475 Arcs venes 128 17 kL) ot a5 a8 U 11— Berube . Stocking Cassidy Peck Lemeris PR 93 458—1430 90+ 104 100—~ 292 293 ate Powers Greener Orsic Reicker . Emith .. 516—1601 Humason Mfg. League w. 21 20 20 19 15 1 L Coilers 7 Préss Speed. . 2nd Operation Flat Dept.... Office Shipping Automatic ] Grinders .... 2 In the Humason Mfg. Co. bowling league matches at Ha alleys last night the Becond Operation team won three points from the Bhipplag five and the Flat Department shut out the tail-end Grinders. E. An. derson was high man. The scéres: Second Operation J. Kolanck R. Rusgrove 8. Nyberg C. Miller H. 8mith . 100304 98—263 82251 91287 85287 446.1392 £8—253 83—242 17264 80—244 107339 3341342 J. Lindvall Lowman Stanley .. Misluck E. Anderaon ..130 102 475 433 Flat Dept. 7 84 80 Totals Eddie Lagnswe J. Miller .. 85 54 RR 90—283 61—218 | Colman Jd. Conroy 8. Nyrick . Mike . Barry 4 448 408-1262 Plainville Loses Southington defeated Plalnville at bowling last night, winning two out of three strings in spite of loss of pinfall to the locals. The score: Southington Manaware, Sr. 104 102 willis . 103 118 Milo .. 105 86 Duchene ... 112 118 Manaware, Jr. 110 94 523 Tothls 102— 111 17— 318 114— 344 106— 310 308 327 534 8501605 (Continued on Page 16) . BIG LIQUOR RAID IN EAST BRISTOL Wine, Liquor and Still Selsed by Raiding Police CITY GOUNCIL MEETING Chict Hases 10 Recommend Four More Firemen — Stolen Auto l‘oultl—l\u_lkll- Todge and Had- sell Camp Elections. 8ix hundred and thirty-one gallons of wine, a still, and two and one- half gallons of alleged distilled liquor were seized late Monday afternoon by Bergeant Henry Jeglinski and Policemen William Thompson and ‘Thomas Quinlan, following a raid at the home of Vincenzo Rruneli of 26 Alexander street, East Hristol. The wine, which was stored in 12 50-gal- lon barrels, a 20-gallon keg. a 10- gallon keg and a gallon jug. was brought to the police station in two trucks of the public works departs ment. The market value of the wine, according to statements made this morning. is one dollar a quart, which would bring the tetal of Rrunoli's monetary loss to $2,524 for that item alone. The officers, apparently acting on infol tion received from a source not divulged, selzed only the alleged liquor on their first visit. but_a short time later returned and confiscatéd the wine, which was stored in a subs cc/llar. I A sccond raid in thé same vicinity was also made during the afternoon, ‘The home of John ‘Tonon of 90 Ben- ham street was visited by the of. ficers and a one-gallon jug full of alleged liquor and & sccofd one partly full was seized. Neither Bruneli nor Tonen were home at the time of the raids but instructions were left for them to appear at police headquarters this morning. This they failed to do, although their wives were present with Attorney Noble E. Pierce, who has been retained to represent them. Following a consultation between Mr. Pierce and Assistant Prosecut- ing Attorney Robert J. Btack. both cases were continued until Baturday morning, December 8. Council Meeting Tonight ‘Tonight's council meeting, which will be the first of the city's fiscal year 1o be an extremely busy session. Recommendations will be made by Chief John H. Hayes that authority be glven him to employ four addi- tional men for the fire department, the increase in force being made - | necessary by the new firchouse at the corner of Farmington avenue and Lewis street, which should be completed this week. It was at first anticipated that Chief Hayes would also recommend to the council the promotion of two régulara, one from lituggnant to captain and one from fiteman to lieutenant, but it is now tndcrstood that such promotions will be made at a special mecting of the board of firc commissioners to be held later in the week. Under the present plans of the board of fire commissioners, the force at the North Main sreet fire- house will be reduced to four men, two to cach 12-hour shift, and two of the men now on duty at that point will be moved t6 the new firehouss This has met with considerable dis- approval on the part of property owners in that section, it is under. stood, and it is possible that ob- jections may be volced to the pro- posed arrangement at tonight's meeting. Hearings on the sewer assessments on the Roger Newell tract, the Fere wood tract and Terryville avenne and on the strect assessments 6n Vorest street. South strect extension and several streets in the Riley tract will also be held tonight. The sif- uation on Forest atreet is an unusual one, the strect forming a dividing line hetween this ity and Plainville. The highway is located in the town of Plainville while property owners on the west side of the strect are located In Rristol and pay their taxes In this city. The council, however, last summer. following & meeting With the officiala of the town of Plainville, agrced t6 assutne One- half the expense of putting the road in condition and this expense has been nssessed against the abutting property ewners. Tt s also understood that the mat- ter of furnishing additional police protection in the western and hifl sections of tha city will be brought un. The plans, as stated by Mayor W. Rayménd Crumb last Saturday, call for the discontinyance of the traffic officer In Forestville center. which will furnish the department with an additional man for duty in the first taxing district. arting Deccmber 1. promiscs | doned in Hortford last sight police of that cily. Lecs! suthorities hsve advanced the theory that the car was by George D. Fiske of 13 Laui street, this city, whe was arrésted early Sundsy meérning | though |to Hartford in Mrs. Peterson's csr. abandef return auteniobile. Fiske, who was taken back to {Hartford Sunday, was nmlmo‘ be- fore Judge Bonee in the riford police court Monday and his case was coutinued until Friday, Decem Ler 7. Franklin Elects | At a meeting of Franklin ledge. A. F. and A. M., held last evening. the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Worshipful master, warden, warden, Leroy ¥. Percival er, J. Fay Douglass: sécrétary, C. W. Edgerton: trustes for three years, Julian R. Helley. These officers, togeéthér with these to beé appointed by the worshipful mastér, will be Installe dat a meet. ing of the lodge on Monday evening. December 31. Hadsell Camp Elects Ofticers Stephen Teller was elected com- {mander of G. A. Hadsell camp, i United Spanish War veterans, at a meeting held last evening. Other officers elected were as follows: Senior vice commander, William Kilanke; junjor vice commander, 1 Bruno Brown; trustes for three years, George Loomis, The following appéintments were announced by Commander Teller: Quartermaster, Julius Clark; adju- tant, Leon Loomis; efficer of the day, Charles Galpin: patrietic in- structor, Edward Ryals; efficér of the guard, Bugens Hubbell; quarter. | master sergeant, Joseph Strup: |senior color bearer, Thamas Ceyne; Junior c bearer, Israel Pelletier. On Wednesday evening the mem. bers of the setback team eof the {camp will engage in the third sit- ting of the tournament with Ham- mond eamp of New Britain in that dty. Library Report for Year The total number of books issued by the Bristol public library its branches during the fiscal year end- ing November 30, 1938, wae 170,853, according to the report submitted by Librarian Charles 1. Weéeding at a meeting of the board of library cem- missioners last evening. This repre- nents an increase of 374 books over the previous year, The circdlation during the menth of November, the librarlan's repert indicated, showed a decrcase of 400 over the same month lust year, 15,428 books having been fesued. Compared with a year ago there was a loss at the main library 6f 82 in the adult department nd €84 from the children's room. Theére was-alsa a loss of 158 at the East Bristol school. All other branches showed gains follows: Norestville, 92: Endee, 161; John J. Jénnings scheol, 158; north side, 265; Park street, 148. The total circulation was dis- tributed as follows: Main library, adult department, 7,732; children' room, 3,931; Forestville, 1,03 Endee, 343; school branches: Jen- nings, 596; north side, 474; Park street, 676; East Bristol, $88. The main library, open 26 days - during the month, showed an aver- age daily circulation of 331 from the adult department and 176 from the |children’s room: the Forestville branch, 41; Endee branch, epen four evenings, an average daily circula. tion of John Jennings, | North 8ide, 119; Park strect, 16! and East Bristol, 165, he total circulatian was classified as follows: Juvenile fiction, 458 adult fiction, €927; general, §; phil- esophy, 103; religion, 99; soclolegy, #9; sociology, 410; philology, §; na ural science, €16; useful arts, 36 fine arts, 298; literature, ¢99; Mis- tory, 570; travel, B41; biography, 447; magazines, 85, Included in t above are Krench, ¢9; German, 38; Polish, 21; Ttalian, 18; Lithuanian, 10. 114 mounted piotures and 1¢ stercscopes were also issued. Thirty per cent of the circulation was classed as juvenile Action and 45 per cent as aduit proee fiction. The total of 75 per cent is two and two- thirds pcr cent more than & year ago. During the month of Nevember, 575 volumes were added, #66 by purchase, 7 Cohnecticut state docu- ine Gaylord chapter, D, A. R, 113 volumes were withdrawn dur- ing the month, including two lest and pald for and 111 wera eut, which had, since binding, An aver- age circulation of 45. The tota number of volumes in the library on Decémber 1 was 83,914, Receipts during the month totaled $182.15 and bills approved for pay- ment amounted to $1,700.98. ‘The balance on hand in the library fund (Continuea on Page 16)