New Britain herald., 1915-07-29
LIIHUANIANS MAY
 HAVE NEW SCHOOL
Present Building Unsatisfactory
 Moving Pictures in Old Hall

l. Moving Pictures in Old Hall
 When the present plans of Rev B. V. Grikis, the progressive pastor of St. Andrews Lithuanian church and successor to the late Rev. Joseph zehris, mature, the city will be in- creased in educational lines by a handsome parochial school, as it is the intention of the pastor to erect one in the future The first step in making the school a necessity is the apollshing of the present school, winch has been deemed inadequate for the results that Rev. Grikis has set out to secure among the Lithuanian people.
 Need Education,
 Education is one of the things that the pastor feels the Lithuanian resi- dents need, and Americanism is one of the objects that he aspires to fur ther, Himself a native of America, he has many ideas that are for the betterment of his people. The present school Is one that is poorly lighted, the heating facilities are not what they should be and the building has no fire escapes. which are conditions that the pastor feels should not exist As it would necessitate the outlay of at least $5,00O to make repairs that would place the building in the proper con- dition, it is thought more economic to erect a new school.
 Rev. Grikis has in mind the build ing of the school on the site of the rectory in which the zebris murder was perpetrated last February and which has not been occupied since. The pastor on taking up his residence here did not care to live in the house and as the property is owned by the church it can be we'll utilized for a school house.
 The pastor intends to send the 100 pupils who attend the school to the various parochial schools in the city. He intends to maintain Saturday af ternoon gathering where religious sub jects will be taught and also to con- duct Sunday school in the. building.
 Use House for Entertainments.
 The present edifice will not be al- lowed to go without some sort of use, as the pastor is arranging to hold nov ing picture shows and other forms of entertainment there from time to time, the procedes to be donated to the ben- eft of the parish. Of late several so- cial events have been conducted by societies in the church and the Lith- uanian people are beginning to realize the excellent results to be attained.
 The moving picture idea has reached such proportions and interest that it has been deemed advisable to hold a public event and F. s. Me- Mahon has rendered the free use of Keeney's theater for the purpose.
 Sixteen Societies In Church.
 There are at present about 16 so-. cieties in the church and these vari- ous organizations are at work fur thering plans for the mammoth fair planned for between September 20 and 27. The idea of holding the fair originated with the pastor and it was quickly grasped by the members of the congregation, who asserted unani- mously their intentions of joining in making the affair one that will go down as an epoch is the history of the church.
 Organizations which have proven to be success ill other churches such as literary and temperance societies have been formed by Rev, Father Grikis are enthusiastic over the . membe The literary society has a membership of about forty people who meet regularly and discuss inn portant topics. The temperance so- ciety has a mem bership of about thir- ty. The pastor will form a Holy Name Society among the men parish toners shortly.
 The members of St. Andrews church have responded quickly to the views of the pastor, and in short time it will be one of the most suc- cessful parishes of it's kind in the New England states.
 Father Grikis is fortunate in hav-'' ing number of lively assistants and one of the most valuable is the or ganist, MT. Kamnauckas, whose knowledge of Lithuanian needs has proven to be of material assistance to the priest.