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New Britain herald., 1915-10-28

who attended. Owing to the unfavor- able weather conditions prevailing during the morning, followed by a severe storm at about the time when many were to start, the attendance was much smaller than it otherwise would have been.
 July Fourth Celebration.
 "Following out the excellent plan of previous years, inaugurated and con- ducted by the Business Mems associa- tion, the Chamber of Commerce took up the matter of a July Fourth cele- bration. It was felt that this should be broadened out, and a general com mittee of five was appointed to which was added about twenty others to as- sist them in their work. The result was that the most satisfactory cele- bration ever conducted was held this year.
 Conservative estimates place the attendance at Walnut Hill park on the evening of July 2, when the cele- bration was held, at 30,000 people. The celebration, consisted of dis play of fireworks, and band concert. No accidents were reported and no arrests made. This is record which few cities have ever equalled.
 "The committee considered the mat ter of conducting two band concerts at the same time but felt that more benefit would be given to the public if the second was held at some other time. Another band concert was, therefore, held on July IA. The com mittee in charge is deserving of great credit and the city of New Britain should be congratulated on having so many citizens willing to contribute to the success of such an occasion.
 "The hearty and efficient co-opera- tion of the police and park depart ment of the city made the success possible.
 Publicity.
 ''The publicity committee was ap- pointed about the middle of the year and has been making a careful study of conditions. The monthly bulle- tins have been issued by the office in cooperation with the publicity com mittee and, while up to the present these bulletins have consisted almost entirely of records of the work of the bureaus and committees, plans are be- ing considered whereby it i5 hoped that the bulletin will be able to fill the more important part in giving publicity to New Britain and its busi- ness and other institutions.
 "The committee has issued a visi- tors Welcome card, inviting the visi- tor to New Britain to make use of statements of interesting facts con-
New Britain herald., 1915-10-28

were opposed to new concerns 1ocat- ing here. Surely, the help that was given by manufacturers in this par. ticular instance sould forever put a stop to any such talk. I am satisfied that, without the help of manufac- turers, it would have been impossible for the officers of the Chamber of Commerce to have secured The Hart ford Auto Parts company for New Britain"
 President Christ said work is pro- gressing rapidly, and has paid a tri- bute to the board of public works for the excellent service rendered in get ting proper service. It would have been impossible to have made such progress without the aid of the board, he said.
 Transportation.
 Continuing. he said:
 During the year, many matters pertaining to different phases of transportation have been taken up by the office of the chamber I will not attempt to go into these matters in deail, but to enumerate briefly mat ters taken up.
 ''The bulletin board at the local railroad station, was secured, showing the time when through trains were expected to reach the station. Pre- vious to this, when trains were late, it was difficul to determine now late they would probably be.
 ''The name New Britain was not shown on the train boards at the South station, Boston, for the through trains. The office took this matter up and the name New Britain now appears.
 "Five improvements in the summer train schedule were secured, and on the winter schedule the train previ- ously leaving Hartford at 1O:1O o'clock was changed to 1O:30 o'clock leaving New Britain at 10:5O o'clock, making the accommodations much bet ter for people who desire to travel be- tween New Britain and Bristol, also between Hartford and New Britain.
 "A late trolley car on West Main street. leaving the triangle at 12:O7 D. m., was also secured.
 "The matter of the territory cov- cred by the local express delivery and pickup service was gone over and a new schedule adopted by the Express company, which considerably enlarges the territory previously covered.
 "One of the matters which the cha mber is now working on, is the se- curing of a shelter at the Berlin sta tion, for New Britain passengers using the south bound trains. A conference will be held with the railroad officials on this matter within a few days
 One of the selectmen of the town of Newington asked the cooperation of the New Britain chamber in regard to securing better protection at the Clayton crossing. The directors con- sidered this mater, and notified the selectman of Newington that they were heartily in accord with secur- ing gateman or flagman at this crossing, and would lend whatever as- sistance they could to securing the improvement.
 Considerable work has been done, and much information secured, pre- paratory to forming a transportation department, which will probably be done in the near future.
 Bureau Of Investigation.
 'At the suggestion of the directors of the civic bureau, a bureau of in-
New Britain herald., 1915-10-28

corning. These cards have been placed in the various hotels and with the traffic policemen, to be given out to those visiting the city.
 The committee is now preparing two publicity folders or circulars which 1t hopes to issue shortly. One of these folders will cover general in- formation in regard to the city and the other will deal particularly with the industries.
 Many cases have been reported to the chamber, where the name of New Britain has been left off automobile maps. The publicity committee has taken this question up, and secured agreements with the makers of these maps to include New Britain in the future.
 "The question of the lack of proper street signs, showing the name New Britain on main thoroughfares and trunk lines outside the city lines, has been brought to the attention of the committee and this question is now being investigated with the idea of having this undesirable condition changed.
 "The committee is also considering the question of billboard signs, ad- vertising New Britain.
 Individual Service.
 Special information Is being given out daily to members of the chambers, who are continually asking for infor- mation of various kinds.
 The rooms are also visited daily by strangers to the city for general in- formation in regard to business and other questions.
 Use of Rooms.
 When the chamber of commerce quarters were established, information was given through the press that the chamber would be pleased to have its rooms used by all organizations for committee meetings, business confer ences, etc. The rooms have been used by organizations and committees, not directly a part of the chamber of commerce, fifty-two times during the last year
 Legislature.
 Early in the year, during the ses- sion of the state legislature, the office attempted to keep officers and mem bers of the chamber, and the citizens of New Britain informed in regard to legislative matters of interest to them but a great deal of difficulty was en- countered because of the fact that legislative bills, petitions and resolu- uons are not printed until after they are acted favorable upon by commit tee, This plan results in little oppor- tunity to be hear for or aganist the enactment of legislation.
 "The first notice of one bill. in par ticular, which was of interest to New Britain people, was received in the legislative bulletin at a. m. The committee hearing on that bill has set for p. m. of the same day. It was, therefore, impossible for the chamber to take any action whatsoever, the directors of the chamber, therefore, presented a resolution to the Connect icut chamber of commerce, which asked for support of the state cham Der in urging the passing of a bill which will require the printing for free distribution of all bills, petitions l etc, intrdouced into the state legisla- i ture in sufficient time before the com l mittee hearings to inform those who | desire to be heard. This resolution ] was unanimously adopted at the an- | nual meeting of the Connecticut cham Der in Windsor, on October 21.
 Affiliations.
 Early in the year, the directors voted to affiliate with the Connecticut
New Britain herald., 1915-10-28

chamber of commerce, and the Der Of the U. s. 4. These amid we believe. are of great benefit k own Chamber and it's members
 Urges Campaign.
 An examination of the treas report will show that we have hard pressed for funds during tH month or so of the year. but connection 1t should be remenE that there have been a number penses incurred during the firsN which will not have to be paid notably organization expenses, chase of office equipment. etc.
 Tn speaking about funds, the just a word want to say about that is, that we might we'll invea the whole question of dues to mine whether it would not be w allow owners of small stores. rI ularly those in outlying distric| become affiliated with the cham commerce on the payment of T dues of, say S6 Instead of s12 ol as is now the case. An active paign should also be carried of. have a large number of citizcna' are not actively engaged in mar. their own businesses. become mel of the chamber of commerce q annual due of five dollars, prq for such cases"
 To Study Government.
 At the conclusion of the repi President Christ, few momenta spent by the speaker outlining of the plans for the coming year said that one of the impd features would be the study o1 conduct of the municipal gOvern| The speaker, however. assured h| teners that no criticism was to d tertained by the members of Chamber of the manner in whic present city fathers had carries the business of the last year, was the purpose of further acql ing themselves with the city's mi Of conducting its business anl times offering suggestions that be beneficial.
 About Moving Factory.
 M. H. Camp asked of the pret If any move had been made b. Chamber to keep the Waterbury company in this city.
 President Christ outlined at l, the policy of the company in loc in this city at the beginning. He that MT. Hoadley. the head of tho cern, was Waterbury man who to this city daily and it was his that it was the officials intentiol concentrate their activities in al nearer its home. When the cod first located here in the New Bl Machine company's plant it was the intent of furthering it's pre| nary work. Since then the co1| has received large war orders d the nature of its line of work and also purchased more land in VI bury, and the speaker said it doubtful if any restraint could brought upon it to remain here. however. is thoroughly the matter. Would the same offer made Auto Parts company an effect toward keeping the cod In this city " asked one member. K
 "I think not" answered the r cent.
 Directors Chosen.
 The tellers reported the electid the following directors to serve the coming three years: W. J. k land, Rev. H. W. Maier, E. M Sta 6. w. Traut and J. B. Minor. nnantinn thnn adinurnad
New Britain herald., 1915-10-28

The first annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held last evening in the quarters in the Sovereigns block, and what the at < tendance lacked in numbers it was made up by appreciation by the mem bers who came out to listen to the gratifying reports of the work of this successful organization during the past year. President E. w. Christ presided . and during his remarks relative to his annual report he spoke of the excel lent attendance of the members of the various committees at their meet ings but he admitted that he was non- plussed to explain why so few att tended such an important session as the annual meeting.
 ,The meeting was delayed until , nearly 8:30 o'clock with the expectancy that a number of the members who had signif1ed their intentions of being present would arrive, but they came not, and when patience ceased to be virtue, President Christ rapped his fist in lieu of gavel and called the meeting to order. At the outset he spoke of the election of the board of directors and he appointed Albert An derson and Paul Rogers as tellers to count the votes received through the mails.
 Secretary A. H. Andrews read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved.
 The report of the nominating com mittee, of which F, G. Platt is chair man was received and accepted.
 Secretary Andrews Report.
 Secretary A. H. Andrews submitted his annual report as follows: To the officers and members of the
 Chamber of Commer
 As President Christ, in his report will cover the activities of the Cham Der during the past year and Treas urer Halloran will cover the financial transactions, I will only submit for your consideration the membership report. Dues paying membership \ October, 1914 ....... 492 Individual membership
 October, 1914 ....... 551 New members admitted
 during the year ...... 30 I 5aa | Lost from membership: Or account of death ...
 Relieved from obliga-
 tions ......... s..u@ Membership recorded -
 but never signed ....
 Retired from business .17 Total loss 22 Daes-paying membership
 October 1. 1915 ...... 500 Individual membership
 October 1, 1915 .... 55S
 There were on October l. 1915, 110 1 members who had not up to that time 1 paid their dues in full. Treasurer J. M Halloran sub- | mitted his annual report as follows: l
 Receipts. Campaign, $15.60; equipment, $15; i mercantile bureau, $56.83; July 4 1 celebration, $s45.6o; dues, $7,231; ex- pense, $4.44; publication, $3.50; out l ing. $161.5o; total $S,333.47 Ex- penditures, $s,066.06; balance, $267.- Al. Of this $245.s2 is in the July 4 fund and $21.59 in general fund. l Ike campaign of organization cost | $1,30O.45 and organization $226- l bration $599.7s, salaries $3,56O.s6, rent $515.63, and outing $157.65. l
 Presidents Report. < President Christ's report was as follows: 1
 Before making any detailed re- port of the activities of the Chamber of Commerce, it perhaps will be well for me to say few things about our ideas as to what we are striving for.
 The Chamber of Commerce is not looking for glory. What we are after Is results which will be beneficial to - AL L. aG Me- D.~sk.s-~
New Britain herald., 1915-10-28

Are the ladies of New Britain interested in a special af- ternOOn for ladies' clubs or parties, at the
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Evening star., 1915-12-31
TODAY,S HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
By Mary Lee.

changing grown persons habits" this
expert added, 80 | am bending all my
energies toward helping the children.
If the mother prefers to buy her iron
at drug store instead OF taking 1t
through the medium of fruits and veg
eta bles she has no right to insist that
the child should do SO also. When she
does. let US hope that IL is through ig-
norance."
Fruit is absolutely necessary in the
diet Of a child and is not to be consid-
cred either luxury or an extrava-
sance. Food has been said to be that
which taken into the body builds It's
sue or yields energy, or both. Conse-
quently, food must contain all the
chemical elements needed by the body.
These are known as protein, fat, car
bohydrates. mineral matter and water.
ANY substance that does not contain
one or all OF these elements cannot be
food
The chief foodstuffs in fruits are car
bohydrates and mineral matter.
Such fresh fruit as the melon, orange,
and grape fruit contain from 20 to 95
per cent of water. Apples contain
much water. and so do bananas. Even
dried fruits contain a little water.
The laxative property of the acid
fruits is safeguard against constipa-
tion in children and often in adults. 1t
Is the best possible dessert after a
heavy meat dinner.
The carbohydrates in fruits are
largely in the form of sugars easily
digested and of value as fuel, but fruit
Is especially valuable for its rich sup
ply of ash. which includes the COM
pounds of calcium. magnesium. phos-
phorus and iron. The Iron is Of great
Importance in building up the body.
When fruit proves indigestibIe It
should be cooked. This softens the
fiber and also destroys any bacteria
that may be present. When the seeds
OF berried fruits are found to disa gree
they should be strained and the juice
only taken.
Quite young children, say from one to
three years Of age, should be fed the
pulp only of prunes, and the juices
only Of orange or pineapple. The cor
rect quantities are from one to two
ounces OF orange juice. the pulp of six
prunes, or one ounce of pineapple
Juice.
Fruit should be given to small chill
dren either half m hour before or half
an hour after breakfast If consti-
Dated 1t should be given before the
breakfast with water. Milk and raw
fruit juice should not be served at the
same meal.
Evening star., 1915-12-31
PARIS SENDS OVER LEATHER SUITS.

| walking suit in leather for women. This
| is the Keynote OF the present costumes.
! In September the itea was simply
dismissed by the American public; in
December ii was regarded with more
enthusiasm. 1t does not seem possible
that leather will be substituted for
cloth in street suits. but those who
, have the money to indulge in certain
suits for certain days will probably use
leather when the weather is stormy.
Leather Suits for Touring.
There's another side. and . very prac
teal one, to this fashion Of leather
suits. The pleasure of touring through
our country was carried out last sum-
mer in a most extensive way. Europe
was denied to the recreation seekers, so
they rediscovered America. There is
every evidence that the early spring
will develop mania for this sort of
thing not only among the leisure class
hut among those who look to Sunday
as their only rest in the open air. The
automobile business like every other.
has fourished during the past three
months and even the doctors nave
helped il along by ordering busy WoW-
en- who are confined to Offices ana
shops all day to buy thelr own cars
and learn to drive them for their ad-
ventures in the fresh air. The woman
who works. and does II successfuilS'
is an important asset in American NE,
Sightseeing will be at its height Wheh
the spring begins. and even now 1t ls
indulged i'll by thousands. and all the
women who do it are looking forward
TO leather suits with interest.
The one in the sketch is of French
make it is OF black leather plped with
white and the pockets are large enough
TO serve as travelling bags The skirt
is very short ami not too full ; the sleeves
are long and small, and the belt merely
outlines the waist without fitting it.
There are also dark green leather suits
which are PROBABLY better looking than
any of the others. The red ones are
colorfu, and may ne taken up by the
woman who has an eye for pictorial eff
feet but warning note should be sounded
against the white ones. They soil easily
and do not give the service of the thicker.
da
Evening star., 1915-12-31

they are busy working over tables of
calories and relative food values
rather than embroidering purple silk
violets on pink satin pin cushions.
Perhaps it was the athletic fad that
struck the women of this country 4
score of years ago that was the begin
ming of the end of fancywork making
among women. Since then there have
been many other fascinating interrup
tionS. There was the card-pla wing fad.
there was dancing. and there was the
coming of automobiling as a world
wide sport. and there was the Red
Cross work last year for the war suf-
fererS that took up women's attention
And now. of course, there is skating
OF course. we stiil see chairs OF rock
ing women on the verandas of summer
hotels. and some OF them are pIying
needles back and forth in fine linen
But many of the chairs are empty and
the younger women. when they sit in
them. sit with idle hands The older
women ply the few active needles. The
younger ones ride and play tennis,
dance. motor and walk. In the old
DAYS they would have been working for
their hope chests" Now, instead of
plllnS up yellowing stores of lingerie
and household linen. the young girl
when she becomes engaged. makes a
flying visit to the nearest big town or
If she lives in big town she haunts
the shops for a month. And in this
short time she acquires a trousseau
and modest supply of household linen
which probably costs no more all told
than her mothers slowly stored things
cost.
OF course. besides the many interests
of modern life which take young girls
away from the needle, there is the fact
that this years lingerie would hardly
pass muster next year, and the added
tact that even styles in tablecloths and
bath towels change frequently.
So what. would be the use of en-
broldering piles of linen even if one
had the time And one hasn't the time
Evening star., 1915-12-31
To Make Good Coffee,

Many people think they know how
know how to spoil it. The secret of
good coffee is Immediately clean
coffee pot, fresh boiling water and
little more for your coffee and use
less in quantity than would be neces-
sary in the cheaper grades.
The coffee pot should be thoroughly
washed and scalded after every meal
and coffee never allowed to stand in IT.
If 1t gets discolored. put little baking
SODA In IL once a week or SO, fill with
cold water and let it come to the boil
ing point Take care that the spout
and strainer are perfectly cleaned Rinse
and dry thoroughly Unlike most cook
ing utensils. which do better work
when their newness- has worn Off a
coffee pot is better when new. whether
made of tin. graniteware. nickel or
aluminium. Many good housek eepers
advocate frequent renewals from the
ten-cent store, discarding the old coffee
pots as soon as they become discolored
and and strong. These are better in the end
than the most expensive coffee perco-
lator that is not kept immaculate
The time-honored rule for making
coffee is a ablespoonful for each per-
son and one for the pot. Put the coffee
In the clean pot, pour in a few spoon
fuls of cold water to wet it, add a
clean. freshly broken egg shell il you
have 1t, or teaspoonful of the white
of egg, pour on the boiling water and
let it just come to the boil. Take away
from the fire, give a second shake or
stir the ground down, then replace and
let it come again just to the boil. Do
this three times in succession, then
push back on the stove to settle and
clear.
Some persons prefer to make the cof-
fee by the cold-water method. In this
case cover the coffee with the required
amount of cold water, allow 1t to reach
the boiling point. then proceed as hs-
fore. The coffee must not be allowed
to boil hard. but merely reach the boil
ing point each time. If not perfectly
clear when ready to serve pour in a
tablespoonful Of cold water.