New Britain herald., 1915-05-27

IOFI TOT OHiy 70 cents. inlnK, OI IL.
 
 he was so drunk when he boarded a trolley car for Plainville yesterday that he had absolutely no idea as to what time he started for home. He thought it must have been afternoon but he wasn't sure. He knew he was let off at the center and that his legs subsequently refused to do his bidding, his visit to the town calaboose resulting.
 The case in question was that of John F. McLarney, who was arraigned on the charge of intoxication. He entered a plea of guilty, admitting that he got drunk. He recalled go- ing to New Britain in the morning, but he had TO knowledge of visiting any "grogg shops" after his return to Plainville. Constable Marine told the court that he found McLarney in the afternoon. The p1an was hang ing onto fence near the center and was unable to walk. The officer made an effort to get him home, but McLarney's legs had gone on a strike and he had to be carried to the lock- up.
 The accused had never been in court
  clined to be lenient with him. He imposed sentence of thirty days hl jail, but suspended Judgment, placing the accused in charge of George S. Babcock as probation officer He told McLarney that unless he straight ened out the judgment would be put in force and he would have to spend 8 vacation in jail Costs of S1.S5 were all that McLarney had to pay Justice Condell and Prosecutor Gwil- linn, remitting their fees.
 After passing Judgment the justice instructed the prosecutor to get af- ter the Connecticut company, insist ing on a discontinuance of the prac- tice of bringing trunks to Plainville on trolley cars. subsequently, deposit ing them on the streets. The au- thorities claim to be bothered con- siderably by intoxicated persons, who are brought here by trolley cars. They either wander aimlessly about the cen ter or seek a soft spot In the amiesite to rest their weary bones. The court intends to be disturbed with them no longer and the prose- cutor will in a few days send an ui- timatum to the yellow building in New Haven.
 Expect Few Vacancies. E
 Rev. F. L. Grant, secretary of the towri school committee, stated toda, | that there will be but few vacancies ! in the teaching force in the local | school when the vacation starts next | month Practically all the members | of Principal Judd's staff have decided 1 to return here next fall and the places | of those who will not make contracts for next year. the school board ex- poets to fill in short time.
 The board will not be able to an- nounce the personnel of the teach Ing force for a few days as there are 3 few matters to be attended to be- fore all the contracts are in the hands Df the secretary.
 Principal Judd has made most ef- 1cient head of the schools and his assistants have also given excellent service. The schools here are said to compare favorably with those in any place in the state and the stand ard that is maintained is very high.
 Honors for Pupils.
 Miss Elizabeth Pike has been se- lected for valedictorian of the class which will be graduated from the local schools next month. She had the highest average in the examina- tions held recently and consequently gets the coveted honor. Miss Olive Rogers will be the class salutorian, her work making her entitled to second place ,on the honor list.
 Honorable mention goes to Elsie Dunbar, Gertrude McGibben, Geor- giana Booth and May, Edward and George Nilsson.
 The class to receive diplomas this year numbers thirty-five, about twenty of whom have already s1gnified their intention of entering the High school n New Britain in the fall
 George Wilson has been elected president of the class. Miss Olive Rogers is vice presiden, and Miss Jane Corwin is secretary and treas lrer. l
 Sweet to Entertain.
 Engene Sweet a vrsatile entertainer who is making tour of the New Eng and states will give perfarmance Friday and Saturday nights in the l Town hall A'
 His program will be made up of stories, songs recitations, character