Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

Parker, William A. Titley, A. H. Egan, F. N. Taylor, Robert Adams, c. l.. Ranslow and Harry O'Donnell went to New Britain yesterday to witness the complication of de- city last night They remained there to-day to attend the meeting of the Grand lodge of Odd Fellows of the state which was in session to-day.
 At the meeting of Romona coun- cil, D. of P, held last evening in initiated into the mysteries. After the meeting social hour was en- joyed. The great chiefs of the reser- vation were present, Great Winona, Mrs Kerchel of Bridgeport; Great Minnehaha, Mrs Eaton of New Ha- ven; great keeper of records, Mrs Maggie Inos of Hartford; great first scout, Mrs Quigley of New Haven.
 There was a large attendance at the fair in Columbus hall which is being given by the ladies of St Mary's parish. The opening of the fair was preceded by parade of the Union City drum corps. The stage enter tainment which was furnished by the parochial school children was great credit to the children as well as to the sisters who drilled them. To- nights entertainment will consist of a drill by the Ladies A. o. H. team and solos by the favorite> local bari tone, George F. Maher. A number of Waterbury people were present. The supper to be given Thursday evening by the ladies promises to be very fine, one, and will be served from to o'clock in St Cecilia's hall.
 It was stated this morning that petition would be sent around in a day or so asking for signers to re- quest the borough board to call a special freeman meeting for the pur- pose of taking steps toward the re- assessment of property in the bor- ough. It is thought that the matter is favorable to the citizens, that the best way to do this would be to have the work done by non-residents, and it is thought some appraisal con- pany, whose sole business is just such work as this,, would be the proper party to take charge of such a difficult task; but it is thought that this would be the most equitable way in bringing about the desired result as they would have no favorites to recognize when the grand list was being made up.
 A prominent citizen of the bor- ough is sending out copies of the ad- dress delivered before the American Civic association at its third annual meeting which was held in Brown university, Providence. on Novem- Der 20, 1907, by Joseph T. Richards, chief engineer maintenance of way Pennsylvania railroad. The address Is intended to show that a more fa- vorable impression will be made upon the traveller and real estate boomer If the general appearances around a railroad station is made attractive by reason of planting flowers and shrubs in the vicinity. It is thought that the issuing of these copies will in- crease the desire amongst those who like to see the station grounds made as attractive looking as possible.
 Fire Chief Nelson F. Clark asked for an extra $500 appropriation at the freemen's meeting which was held Monday night, and when some one asked him what he wanted it for he said that he intended to use the money in purchasing horses for the department. And when asked again If the horses would be used for any other purpose he replied by say ing mo" with considerable emphasis. So it appears now that the borough is to have their own horses to be used in the fire department. It is not known just yet when the horses will be purchased or whether or not the chief will wait until the new hose house is completed before making the purchase, but now that he has sue ceeded in having the money appro- priated it is not unlikely that he will secure the horses at the earliest opportunity.