New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20

Condell Invariably fines autoists in
such cases 81 and costs.
roster had been reported by Officer
Marine for failing to have the tail
light burning on his car on the night
or July 10th. Notices to appear in
court had been sent to him but he
failed to respond and a second letter
was necessary. The accused explained
that ne had misunderstood the grand
jurors letter regarding the date of his
hearing. He entered plea of guilty
His counsel Attorney Danberg OF
New Britain, asked for a suspension
Of Judgment but the court declined
to show any special leniency in the
case
Allowance for wife.
~ Merchants have received letters
from Thomas G.. Russell explaining
that he has made arrangements to al
low his wife certain amount week.
" and as a result he will no longer
hold himself responsible for her bills.
The Russells have been estranged
since short time after their mar
riage.
" Since their separation Mrs Russell
has been to grand jurors in an effort
her. The prosecuting authorities took
no action at the time as it was ex-
planned that an amicable adjustment
of the couples differences, regarding
financial matters, would probably be
made without taking the case into
court
Bills previously contracted by Mrs.
Russell are being settled by her hus-
Eand
1t Is reported that he has agreed
to pay her 81 a week.
Russell Is one of the heirs of the
late Thomas G. Russell whose es-
tate, valued at over 100000 is now in
process of settlement.
Gets Postal Shower.
Mrs. Mary E. Morse of Broad street.
the oldest member of the Congrega-
tional church In point of years of
affliation with the congregation, re-
ceived a postal card shower last week |
from many of her friends The cards |
bore messages of congratulation on
the occasion of her ninety-second |
birthday.
Mrs. Morse is one of the towns old |
est residents. Although her advanced |
a ge prevents her from getting about |
except but little she enjoys fair
health and lives happily with her
daughter.
Recognition Day at Chautauqua.
Recognition Day, significant of the
closing OF the Chautauqua assembly,
was observed at the camp grounds
today, when the sixteenth annual |
session of the Connecticut Chautauqua
was finished. The event i
was one of the biggest features OF /
the assembly and it attracted a large
audience to the grounds.
The afternoon was given up to the
procession of the Chautauquans
the arches, the presentation
Of diplomas and the Recognition day
grafton by Mrs. Truman j. Spencer OF
Hartford. In the morning David j.
Hickey gave an interesting lecture on
Pure Food
The Chautauuuans, who successful
ly completed the course of study. re-
ceived their certificates after the i'm
pressive procession, after which Mrs.
Spencer gave her address, using The
Golden Thread for Her Subject" The
phrase she selected from John Eva
Inns essay on Friendship Her en-
tire talk was built on this passage
from the Evalin paper: There Is in
friendship something of all relations,
and something above them all. 1t is
the golden thread that ties the hearts
Of all the world" Mrs. Spencers
oration was delivered in brilliant
fashion and it made deep impress
sion on the audience
Her talk was followed by the an
1ual banquet of the alumni.
Tonights program gives promise OF
being very entertaining 1t will be
given by Mrs. Mary L. Hamlin of
Hartford and the chorus which she
has been instructing during the as
;embly An old fashioned camp fire
will be held late this evening" the
gathering around the
burning embers to bid farewell 20
each other, as many will leave for
heir homes tomorrow. .-.,
Students of elocution and delsarte,
who have been studying under Mrs.