New Britain herald., 1915-12-18
ALL READY FOR
 XMAS CELEBRATION
Chamber of Commerce Committee
 Has Perfected Arrangements

4Ho puUlIC OHTlSCI1dS tree COHlIull- L. tee in charge of the celebration to be conducted at Central Park during the
 Yuletide season completed all the important details of the celebration at meeting held yesterday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The committee has secured a 35-foot tree and it will be placed in position next Monday, weather permitting. The committee has been placed at a dis advantage for the past few days on account of the inclement weather The cooperation of the Boy Scouts has been secured and the youngsters will assist in securing trees to be used for decorations on the singers plat form. Superintendent Atwater of the United Electric Light and Water company and G. K. Spring are in charge of the lighting facilities Mrs. J. A. Traut and George K Macauley will assist this committee. Organist J. c. Beebe of the South church, who is in charge of the musical program, reported that plans are nearly per- fected for the event.
 The opening exercises will be held next Friday evening, at which Mayor George A. Quigley will deliver the ad- dress. The remainder of the pro- gram will consist of singing of Christ mas carols by the pupils of the Gram mar school under the direction of Pro- lessor George B. Mathews. On M2n- day evening the High school students will furnish the program. The choirs of St. Mary's and the Sacred Heart of Jesus churches, will render selections Tuesday evening, with Professor F. r. Harmon in charge The Union band will have charge of Wednesday nights program. On New Years eve, Organist Beebe has arranged the fea- ture attraction of the week, and the celebration will be brought to a close on this evening.
 The committee has issued the fol- lowing notice:
 AS you may be aware, the civic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce has assumed the responsibility of per- oetuating the institution known as the public Christmas tree, so ably con- 1ucted in the past few years under the eadership of Mrs. J. A. Traut.
 Ut is the purpose to make this i,:~ ;titution in fact, as we'll as in name 1 | public affair, and to broaden it to 1 he fullest extent, so that all will feel l
 
 heir own Christmas tree.
 "In past years a few have borne ] he greater portion of the financial 1 urden and made success possible by l o doing. Feeling that many more i f our public spirited citizens will be lad of the opportunity of assisting l this manner. We are making this ppeal to you, and wish to assure you i hat any assistance you feel inclined 1 9 give will be appreciated.
 "All contributions should be sent l D M. H. Camp. using, if you desire he enclosed envelope. A prompt reply rom you will greatly assist the com littee in it's work.
 "All contribution will be acknowl- dged and a complete financial re- ort will be rendered through the ress as in previous years
 "New Britain was one of the first ities to have a public Christmas tree, nd the fact that the movement has bread to the extent that many cities throughout the country and in foreign ountries, will conduct similar serv- ces this year, Is ample proof of it's a1ue.
 Let us, on this occasion, impress pon our city feeling of thankful ess that our country is at peace with II the world, and that our prayer is lore earnest than ever before, Peace n Earth, Good Will To All Men, "