New Britain herald., 1915-02-17

tions passed by the directors yester- ! day afternoon:
 Public Christmas Tree. '"Whereas, An institution known as the public Christmas tree has been commenced in the city of New Britain and the people who have seen the tree or heard the songs have rejoiced and been made glad, and New Britain as a city has been bettered and inn proved and harmonized, and the people residing in our community and vicinity have been entertained and have been improved both spiritually and morally and
 Whereas, The motive and spirit animating the public Christmas tree movcme ent is worthy of approximation and support by an organized body in the community. Therefore be it
 "RESOLVED-That the civic de- pertinent of the Chamber of Com merce be authorized to take such steps annually to maintain the puo- lie Christmas tree in cooperation with Mrs. Elise Traut, or in case she should prefer, to transfer the mali agement and support of the same to tho civic department that the said
 
 over and support and maintain the public Christmas tree during the Christmas holidays of each year to the end that the spirit of love, good will and harmony shall be increased, furthered and perpetuated in our be- loved city,
 Cards to Advertise City.
 "Resolved-That it is tao sense of the board of directors of the Cham Der Of Comm cree that important data regarding tho growth, development and present conditions of the city of New Britain be collected and grouped in brief, epigrammatic form, showing tho past growth and present condition of our city; important events Tn it's history; tho growth and present con- dition of it's manufacturing industries; tho growth and present condition of the schools; the growth and present condition of its population; facilities of the city, public and private; it's churches and other such information as is of interest and will demonstrate the importance of the city of New Britain as center of social life. in- dustrial and business activity in the state of Connecticut; the foregoing date to be printed on a one or more page card of convenient size for mail ing and distribution
 Prizes for Original Research.
 Whereas, In order to promote love of home and affection for our com munity in the minds of the children here residing, and in order to pro- mote interest and zeal for the original research Investigation and develop ment of original thought and self reliance in the minds of the youth of the community, it is
 Resolved, That the Civic depart ment of the Chamber of Commerce be and it is hereby advised and urged to plan scheme or system for the distribution of prizes for original re- search in historical, biographical, in dustrial Or sociological conditions in the city of New Britain, to all pupils of the seventh and eighth grades, and also other prizes of similar character and nature for pupils attending the New Britain High school. Such prizes to be awarded by the Chamber of Commerce to the best competitive es- says selected by a committee to be chosen by the Chamber of Commerce. Such essays to be written annually and submitted to the Chamber of Commerce in the month of ----- of each year, on subjects or topics to be annually given out by the Civic department of the Chamber of Com merce or it's committee at least six months prior to the date when said essays shall be submitted for exam ination by the committee
 Plan Historical Museum.
 
 have an interest in the history, monu- ments, memorial and traditions con- nected with such community or any of the inhabitants thereof living or dead whose lives, action, deeds and achievements have a peculiar inter- est for the inhabitants, and
 "Whereas, A municipality is made rich by it's memorials and perpetua- tion of traditions and historical in- cidents and circumstances connected herewith, which give a peculiar stamp and character to such commun- ity. Therefore be it
 Resolved, That the Civic depart rnent of the Chamber of Commerce be and it is hereby instructed to take such steps; looking to the creation of Q New Britain Historical society or New Britain Historical Museum for the gathering, preservation and main tenance of matters, facts, articles of every kind and nature, written print ed or otherwise of memcntoes, memo rials, souvenirs, relics and all kinds of matter of interest to our comnlun- ity in order to make a parliamentary start and foundation for Q historical museum or society for the benefit of the inhabitants of the city Of New