New Britain herald., 1919-07-19
FURTHER PLANS
 FOR BIG EVENT
Old Home Week Celebration
 Committee Meets

being manifested in the proposed week $ celebration, there is a certain assurance of the success of the affair, which promises to create an epoch in this city
 Among the principal items of in- terest discussed at the meeting yes- terday was the form of souvenir to be presented to each eX-CerVice man who served in the world war. Sam ples of various kinds were exhibited, and one of circular type with a seal of the city and the figure of Peace with victory palms was adopted. The medal will suspend from a sllken ribbon and can be used a watch fob if so desired. A committee con- sisting of F. N. Humphrey, Secretary l.. A. Sprague of the Chamber of Commerce and H. A. Timbrell was authorized to secure the badges.
 Loomis for Treasurer.
 The declinatiOn of F. $. Chamber lain to act as treasurer was discussed and it was decided to tender the place to Treasurer John C. Loomis, of the Commercial Trust company. Should MT. Loomis find time to devote to the treasurership, the general coslmittee will have hard working and con- scientious official.
 Bu1len Named Marshal.
 Considerab ble time was devoted to the matter of parades, both civic and military. The name of Colonel w. w. Bullen was presented as marshal and it was recommended that he be ex- tended this honor. The military men of the city will be asked to meet and,
 
 which will take place on the closing day of the celebration. To A. P. Marsh has been entrusted the work of arranging floats and decorations for the civic parade. MT. Marsh had charge of the floats in the British Day parade last fall and his efforts were successful.
 The refreshments end of the cele- bration is big task and for this inn portant committee Eugene J. Porter has been chosen. H. E. Erwin, an- other hustler, will probably assist in the work. Thomas w. O'Connor and James A. Graham will have charge of the amusem Pavement danc- ing will be one of the features of the week. It has been suggested that the dancing be held on Washington street in front of the Elks' Home, this being considered an ideal place.
 Delaney at Helm.
 Throughout the week athletics and sports will play an important role in the celebration. Postmaster William F. Delaney, A. A. II. commissioner for this district, has consented to give his attention to this part of the pro- gram and he will be assisted by a capable corps of workers. consisting of Physical Director Warren S. Slater, of the Y. M. c. A; Supervisor Arthur IA. Pilz, of St. Mary's Play grounds; John F. Rourke, trainer of Colgate college athletes; Attorney David l.. Dunn, coach of the High school football team and form CT Yale and Fordham football and basketball star; William Hultgren, former assistant physical director at the Y. M. c. A; James c. Luby, man. ager of the Pioneers baseball team, and Valentine B. hamberlain, pres ident of the Industrial Athletic as- sociation
 The committee on music is com- posed of Stephen Robb, Charles Mueller and c. H. Clarkson. This committee will arrange for the bands for the parades and also for concerts.
 The committee on, fireworks con- sists of the public amusement com- mission and the committee from the Chamber Of Commerce which handled the recent successful display July 4.
 Invitation Committee.
 Senator George w. Klett Mayor aGeorge A. Quigley, Representatives o-1 Jo11 ioJ and Albert N Abbe have been named on the invitation committee.
 William w. Hanna and Dr. Henry Martin will serve on the carnival and concessions committee. Both of these men have had extensive experience in the theatrical world and they should be able to give an excellent program.
 The Chamber of Commerce will have charge of the elaborate program to pe published. The committee from | the merchants will include D. McMil- Ian, Howard Wilson and Louis Ra- phael. John Buckley, B. F. Gardner and William H. Allen have been named the committee for decorations 1 about the city.
 An Auto Exhibit. 1He duVlSaDlllty Ot holding autOm O. l olle gymnkana games was discussed q at the meeting and a committee con- l sisting of Adna F. Johnson, Charles | A. Bence, Aaron Cohen, M. Irving l Jester and George Sampson wa. ] named to make necessary arrange. l ments.
 It has been decided to have badges ! Tor the committees and guests anc l the committee named to select then l consists of John w. Lockett, M. J l Hayes and Elmer w. Pape. 1 None of the big events of the pas l has proved very successful without l the cooperation of women and the