New Britain herald., 1921-10-15
THE OBSERVER 1S,k RANDOM OBSERVATIONS FFITHs ION
 THE CITY ANU ITS PEOPLE.
RANDOM OBSERVATIONS

plorers who sailed for unknown lands for purposes of conquest and discover ies which would add to the estates of their sovereigns. But Columbus was man of higher ideals and it should be understood that his was the role of missionary, rather than materialist.
 In his reports of his adventures, runs a deep vein of religious thought. His writings reveal clearly that his main object was the conversion to Chris tianity of the peoples who might live in his path. He was an idealist, sincere missioner. Five centuries after his great discovery, people are recog- nizing this fact more and more and coming to realize that while the names of other daring explorers are not with out their blemish, the name of Colum- bus stands out more brightly with the passage of time.
 It was surprising to learn that New Britain's government officials took such little interest in the hearing be- fore the public utilities commission on the recent increase in railroad fares between Bristol and Hartford, as we'll as between New Britain and Hartford. Bristol was well represented when protest was registered against the ad- vance and Hartford business men ap-- l peared in opposition. But ths' New l Britain people were without their champion.
 | Several hundred residents of this 1 city work in Hartford and are affect ed by higher fares. Most of them arc women some of whom have a vote
 at the polls. How did, "the boys ever
 overlook this bet?
 Speaking of "depression"- | Travellers report that all through trains between citiea of importance
 arc crowded.
 There are more automobiles on the
 roads than ever before in the hostory
 of the country.
 A speaker at recent business gath ering said that he had to try at twelve New York theaters before he could get two seats
 All of which gives strength to the Ibelief that depression is like the gir- affe the rustic saw at the circus -
 there ain't no such animal.
 In these days of rush, it is gratify- ling to pick up the Herald three nights running and read of the activities of three organizations which are giving
 attention to making the community l healthier and happied.
 The woman's hospital board held its
 annual meeting early this week and
 the reports must have made pleasant lreading generally, as they did for the Observer It is fitting that. such work
 as is done by the board should be
 carried on by the gent1er sex. The l of iS in 1iphtQnlnG
 the woes of the world, and surely the
 women who constitute the hospita
 board arc true to their sex.
 What an important part is played 1T
 our life by the City Mission may be
 gathered from the raperts-ofkhat. or;
 ganization Working chiefly among mothers and little children, theil
 splendid efforts during the past sum-
 mer are laudable to high degree. Fol
 example, the following two para graphs show what has been accom- plished, in part: } Beside sending 32 children to the , Fresh Air Camp, the workers had
 weekly picnics for those who could , not go to the camp, or who needed : this extra outing. They report a very Successful summer of outings at Ken
 sington, near the Congregations , lchurch, where there is a delightful } grove and a wonderful brook whicf furnished wading facilities for tht } 24O children who had the pleasure O. l sharing in these all-day picnics. Luncf } was prepared on the grounds, includ , ing milk obtained from farmer near l Iby, and many happy days were spen } in this way. During the heat of July 7 it was 8 great blessing to get then away from the tenements for even on } day in the country.
 Some of the mothers who coult
 not join in the picnics were givel little neighborhood parties, which the, 5 enjoyed and which served as a mean r of fellowship which is always desir able. Thirty-six people shared il these festivities and we feel that ou friendship with them is strengthene'