New Britain herald., 1920-11-12

iden, which they thought the men had taken. On the road. Mrs Liza Clark, who conducts a vegetable stand at the Jarvis farm, told the men that a few youngsters about eighteen years old had stopped at her stand to eat. Co., ing over to the stand. several pieces of wrapping paper werek Hound. which came off of the packages stolen.
 The men continued their search to Meriden, and there they found in the police court a suspect who might be identified with the case. But after hearing his side of the story and look ing him over they thought he was too hardened to waste his time on such petty thieving. Two gangs of men were seen passing through the town yesterday morning by a few residents on Berlin street. One was composed of four young men about eighteen years old and the other of three men and one youth about twelve years of age. Local authorities think it is either one of these gangs and that they are the same ones connected with the New Britain robberies of the same day
 Historical Day Passes.
 The greatest day that Berlin has seen or will see again in a long time has passed by. There was a gather ing of several hundred to attend the ceremonial exercises yesterday. Cap tain Lockhart arrived late, but gave a speech worth hearing. After the ex- ercises at the park, Major Wilcox an- nounced that hot coffee and "sinkers'' would be served at the community house, which was gayly decorated. The free dance at Grange hall last evening was also largely attended.
 As fitting conclusion to the impress sive ceremonies of yesterday, and the dedication of the soldiers memorial. the citizens committee have drawn up set of resolutions therein expressing the appreciation and thanks of the people of Berlin to Major Frank l. Wilcox for his generous gift of the memorial site and the park. The cit izen's committee is composed of Judge George C. Griswold. R. O. Clark and C. F. Lewis.
 The resolution as drawn up read as . follows:
 Whereas-Mr. Frank L. Wilcox. a | native son and life long resident of the i Town of Berlin, has by his many gifts or klnuneSS ana generosity cndeared , himself to the people of Berlin, and
 Whereas-His most recent gift to the Town of the site and beautiful set ting at Boston Corners, so called, has made il possible to erect this noble and impressive Soldiers Memorial now standing on said site.
 Therefore-Be it Resolved-That we the committee in charge and citi- zcns of the Town of Berlin, sinsly and unitedly do hereby and for these Res olutions. endeavor to express our sim corC appreciation for all his Kindness and labor for the welfare and well being of our beloved town. and par or his generosity in the gift Df the grounds and his whoIe-hearted fevotions and untiring efforts in the cree lon of this memorial !p the men md women who served their country n time of war.
 GEORGE c. GRTSWOLD.
 R O. CLARK,
 CHARLES F. LEWIS.
 Football Activities.
 The Acorn football team will hold practice tonight at o'clock at tho <ilEy House square. All members are to be present to prepare or the hard game which is ahead of hem when they play the Clay Hills f Windsor Locks on Sunday. The announces that enough ars have been secured to take the ooters along.
 The Acorns Jr A. c. will hold raetica topieht at the Tabs grounds,