New Britain herald., 1917-06-05
FACTORY HEADS COOPERATE

Over Half Estimated Number of Eltg-
 ibles Register Before Noon-Ahl-
 quist-Ievasseur Wedding-EngaRe- 
 ment Announced-OtherI Items.
 Clock-like precision marked the workings of the registration board and volunteer aides in connection with the listing of conscription elig- ibles today. the excellent arrange ments made by the officials, the CO., operation extended by the manufac-: tErers and the willingness of the young men themselves to expedite matters making it possible to elim- mate confusion. There was no evil dence of slackers and an absolute lack of anti-draft sentiment was fot- ed during the day.
 From . o'clock this morning when the blowing of whistles and the toll- ing of bells signalized that the work CTS were ready to register. all the young men of the town between the ages of 21 and 30. inclusive, the reg istration board was active in listing
 
 who reported at the Town hall to per- form their patriotic duty and, es-. recially in the morning. there were few idle moments for the ofncials. While the board and their assistants were kept busy they were not at any time rushed to an extent that might young men were taken care of with out any great delay.
 Foreman in the various factories rendered great aid to the board. During the day they escorted the young men in their departments to the Town building, the factory oVh- CTS having permitted them to lea 3 their work that there would be
 crowding during the noon hour or this evening. As result of this CO., operation more than half of the est,- mated number of men obliged to reg ister has made an appearance at the hall before noon.
 The clerks, who worked under the direction of Frank T. Wheeler, ap- pointed by the registration board as chairman, proved themselves to oe familiar with the duties assigned to tEem and they made out the cards l., quick time. While the registrars and their deputies explained to the elig- ibles that they were not compelled to answer at, this time che question as to whether they claimed exemption from conscription, most of those who do not object to the country's calling them into service in the fight for hu- manity. so declared themselves.
 Friendly aliens seemed to be as fa- miliar with the presidents proclama- ton as were the citizens and they were reporting regularly during 'te morning. The indications at noon were that no organized effort was be- ing made to evade registering and the expectations were that the towns list of eligibles will bs complete 1t o'clock tonight when the registration board completes its work.
 Whistles on locomotives added to the din at o'clock when the bells and factory gongs were sounded and for nearly ten minutes there was an ear-splitting racket to warn the young men of their duty. Again at noon the noise was repeated. It Is the tnten- ton to have the whistles blown . third time at o'clock this evening that all who have not compiled with the law by that hour shall hustle 70 the place of registration. X The work was done in the main hall oN the town building. Tables wero scattered about to make it easy for the clerks to work. Numbered among the volunteer aides were members Of the Home guard, who were attired in their military uniforms. No consta- lies were on duty although Omcer Marino spent considerable time k> &Sa terpreter or to otherwise be of serv- ice. John Petinato also served In Interpreting for the Italian eligibles.
 Members of the registration board and their associates were entertained at 8 dinner served in tho Grange hall at noon by the ladies of the sur gical dressings committee.
 Ahlquist-Levasseur Wedding.
 With Rev. J. T. Mcdonald oniciat- ing, the wedding of John L.. Ahlquist and Miss Irene, daughter of MT. and Mrs John LeVasseurl of Broad street, was solemnized this morning at II o'clock in the rectory of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. The wedding was quiet affair and was attended only by few immediate relatives. Fol- lowing the ceremony there was a re- 4ception at the home of the brides parents.
 After their honeymoon the couple will make their home on Whiting street.
 MT. Ahlquist is one of the towns well known young men. He is en- gagged in the florist business. He Is active in the affairs of the Business and Improvement association and the Plainville Young Mems 1iub. His bride was formerly employed as clerk in the Plainville Baking company's store. She la an estima ble young wom-