Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-02

The members of the high school committee are James Penrose, How ard l.. Isbell and William Kennedy.
 The board of education held a meeting last evening in the town hall building. All of the members were present and President Rodenbach presided. Drs Carroll and Bull were appointed a committe to visit the schools this month. The board voted to renew the certificates of all the teachers. On motion of Attorney Kennedy it was voted that there be q halliday session on October 13 so that the children could attend the Beacon Valley fair if they choose to- In the report of Superintendent of Schools Eaton he stated that some of the rooms in the Union City schools were overcrowded and some steps should be taken to remedy the mat ter. Drs Carroll and Bull stated that when they went on their tour of in- spection they would visit the Union City schools first and find out just ' back at the next meeting.
 Attorney William Kennedy was elected chairman and Attorney John F. McDonough secretary of the meeting of democrats held last even- ing. The following committee was appointed to bring in list of candi- dates for officers of the club: Ed ward P. O'Brien, Attorney William Kennedy, Attorney John F. McDon- ough, Thomas P Reilly and Charles Andrew. Those present expressed the opinion that the chances for dem- ocratic success in this state the com ing election was brighter than they have been in a good many years. It was voted to adjourn until next Mon day night at s o'clock in the court room, at which time the list of off, cers for the club will be presented by the committee. It was voted to form a Bryan and Kern club.
 The funeral of George Selleck took place yesterday afternoon at St Mich ael's church, the services being con- ducted by the rector, the Rev w. H. Garth. The funeral was largely at- tended, among those present being representatives of Admiral Foote post. c. A. R., of New Haven, and Isbell post, G. A. R., of Naugatuck. Rubber City lodge, N. E. o. P, the Odd Fellows and the O. U. A. M, were also represented. The inter- ment was in Grove cemetery. The pallbearers were George Goodwin, Henry Jackman, H. H. Squire, B. C. Hall, J. D. Hotchkiss and H. E. Jones.
 A meeting of the voters of the Middle school district will be held in the Middle district school house on Wednesday, October [, at 8 o'clock for the purpose of authorizing the committee of the district to borrow money to pay the debts of the dis trict, to authorize the committee to ascertain the rights and obligations of the district with reference to the Meginn lot, so called, and to employ counsel and take such action as he may think expedient for that pur, pose. The call for the meeting has been issued by Committeeman Fred. erick NJ Candee.
 The democratic congressional con- vention for the second district will be held at Meriden tomorrow at 2 p. m., to nominate a candidate to represent the second district in con- gress. The delegates from Nauga. tuck are John M Hearns, George P Lambert, Thomas P. Reilly and Ed ward P. 0'Brien.
 Scott Erwin, who recently re- turned from Florida. where he has been residing for a number of years is visiting Henry Bishop of South Main street A number of years ago he was we'll known as a singer in operas and has appeared on the stage here in "Pinafore" and other produc- tions.
 The St Francis T. A. B. society drum corps will go to Waterville this evening. where they will attend the dance which will be given by the St Michael's corps of that place. They will leave here on the 7:07 p. n. trolley car.
 The members of the \. E. O. P will tive card party this evening ir