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New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
HIGH SCHOOL IS
SHOWING ACTION
Variety Of Events Are Scheduled
for Near Future

The first meeting of the Senior Civ
les club will be held in the auditor
ium on Wednesday evening, the TWEEN
ty-frst Of this month. The club is
open to all seniors OF the school and
many events are being planned for
the organization. Similar to past
years the club will hold a number of
dances and parties during the course
of the winter. The faculty advisors
of the club this year are Miss Ilga
Harvey, Mrs. a. c. GuilfOrd and "A S.
Hancock.
During fifth period today,in room q
Mr., Hancock will talk to the candi-
dates for the debates with New Haven
and Hartford High school debating
teams, His subject will be Public
Speaking"
Tryouts for "Where But in Amer
ica," one of the plays to be presented
by the Amphion club in January,
were held last evening at 1880 o'clock
in room .. The first rehearsal of The
Copper Pot" will be held this evening
in the auditorium at 7:15 o'clock.
The purpose of the rehearsal tonight
viii be to famlllarlZG the members of
the cast with the play. There will
probably be two rehearsals next
week The club will present "The
Traitor" a play by Percival Wilde, at
two assemblies sometime in Febru-
airy. This play calls for a cast Of men
only.
A dime dance will be held tomor-
row afternoon in the gymnasium from
S:45 until $50 under the auspices of
the Noon Group. Music for dancing
will be furnished by Clynes' orches-
ira,
A meeting of the Radio club was
held last evening in room 203 of the
Vocational building. A number of
members of the school have shown
themselves interested in the study of
wireless telegraphy. Ward Harper is
president Of the organization.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
ROTARlAN GUESTS


had high words of praise for Coach
Cassidy.
Mayor at Reception.
Mayor Orson f. Curtis was present
at the reception. and in a few words
praised the high school football team.
He also stated that it took the team
of this year to again put New Britain
on the sporting map, and he wished
the team series of successive sue
CesseS.
Boys Work Committee.
Principal Louis r. Sade Of the
High school in his report of tho boys
work committee stated that figures
presented by the principals Of the
Junior High schools showed that II
boys have left or plan to leave these
schools who should not go. Three of
them are ready for the Senior High
school. A motion was made that
members of the Rotary club at tie
next meeting make plans to see those
boys and if possible influence them to
stay at school,
Judge b. It. Gaffney presented a
report of the Children's Home com
mittee in which he stated that ques-
tionnaires had been sent to the mem
bers of the club to decide what
should be done by the club in aiding
the drive for the home. BY vote
of 81 to IL il was decided that in
dividual and volunteer subscriptions
be asked.
Objection was raised to this motion
and n vote WAS made that the mat
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
BANK rs RECEIVER
Danbury Institution To Take Charge
OF Affairs of Won Gal Hat Co.

Danbury Dec. Sin the superior
court in Bridgeport yesterday Judge
Frank u. Haines appointed the Dan
bury National Bank receiver of the
Won Gal Hat Co., of this city. This
is said to be the first time in this
county and perhaps in Connecticut
that a national bank has been made
receiver of a manufacturing concern.
High costs of material and the
great decline in prices following the
war are said to be responsible for the
hat company's difficulties. 1t is ex-
pected to continue the business with
practically no interruption, as the
concern has many orders upon its
books The factory employs about
500 operatives
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
IRISH PRIMATE IS
PLEASED WITH PACT
Cardinal Logue Says He Finds Terms
OF Treaty to BE Quite Sat
iSfactOry.

Berlin, Dec. Shy Associated
Press. cardinal Logue, primate of
Ireland, told the correspondent today
that he thought the Irish peace terms
very satisfactory. He added:
II would like to see unity, and no
division of the country, so that all
could pull together for the good of
Ireland. | would like to see the peo-
pie of Ireland living in peace and
charity with each other"
The Cardinal expressed the fear
that the expense of the northern gov
eminent will weigh heavily on the
people of six counties. Replying to a
query as to whether he thought it
wise for Ulster to retain her own par
lament, he said;
81 think it would be a blessing if
we could all pull together and give up
the old battle cries. 1t is satisfactory
to be given a parliament of our own;
anyway, it prevents US from being
tleeced by England and paying to her
far beyond our taxable capacity"
In conclusion he said;
Il think it will be a blessing, and
| think it will promote trade, if there
is concord"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08

Gee, Junior Warden; Horace w.
Eddy, Treasurer; Walter Westlake,
Secretary; O. A. Marsh, Chaplain; f.
b. Flower, Marshal; E. II. Prior, Sen
Tor Deacon G.. r. Holcombe, Junior
Deacon; A. F. Spencer, Senior Stew
ard; w. f. Lofgren, Junior Steward;
Theron w. Hart, Pianist; Eli Haslam,
Honorary Tyler; w, II. Horsfall
Tyler; S. H. Raymond, Trustee for 8
years; J. r. Andrews, Representative
on Masonic Hall Association for 3
years.
The past masters jewel was pre-
scented to the retiring master, f. Bond
Flower, by Past Master George II.
Dyson, and a miniature past masters
jewel on a watch fob was presented to
Mr.. Flower by the newly elected mas
ter H. A. TraVer, on behalf of the Of
ficers.
The newly elected officers were in
stalled at the close of the meeting, S,
II. Raymond and w. w. Peasc acting
as installing officers.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
ELEVEN A. z. F.
MEN EXECUTED
Continued from First page)

"a most disagroenblo duty" adding
that he had received many letters ire
sentlng" the charges, and that the
purpose was to nnd II they were true
II told Senator Watson" the chair
man said, that I would summon Wit
nesscs from any part of the world
that he on his honor as a senator be
IieVed could present evidence TO sup
port the charges"
Says He Has Proof
Senator Watson declared he was
prepared TO prove his charges that
soldiers were hanged without trial.
The senator read story from a
| Waco, Texas newspaper which quoted
John J. Forbes of Cleveland, O., Il
former service man as saying the Wat
son charges were true, and that half
had not ben told about crucltes in
llicted on soldiers by officers
Senator, do You believe any Ameri-
can soldier was executed when he was
Innocent" Chairman Brandegee ask.
ed.
Il do" Senator Watson shot back
"Well, will you let US have it,"
II will" said the Georgia senator,
but you have asked me to read Ihis
paper
Go ahead then" the chairman
broke in and the senator proceeded to
read Forbes statement that he had
seen a man hanged
do you want Forbes summoned ?"
Chairman Brandegee asked and Sena-
tor Watson said he did.
Saw Director Killed
Senator Watson presented an afida-
Wit by Samuel Long of Paterson, n. j.
alleging that he saw a private soldier
killed by a sergeant with a bayonet
because he was a conscientious OBJ
jector and refused to carry a gun.
Two other ahidaVits of a similar
character were presented.
80 we see," said the Georgia sem
ator, three instances where privates
were killed by their superiors with
out provocation and without trial"
Hanged From Tree.
Kenneth C. Robinson of Washing
ton, D. c., in an affidavit said he saw
a private suspended by the wrists from
a tree from 1880 p. m. to 8 a. NJ. and
then knocked down by a colonel be-
cause he refused to work on bread
and water.
According to an affidavit by Henry
L. Scott OF Kenmore, O., major
openly shot and killed two soldiers
without provocation. Scott was Or
dered subpoenaed.
Can you give US an instance where
a private soldier was arbitrarily al
rested and hanged" Chairman Bran
degee asked.
yes, l expect to get to that as fast
as 1 can" Senator Watson replied.
The inquiry then drifted into
charges of stealing by soldiers.
Il UNDERSTANDINGS went over to save
France not to pillage her." said Chair
man Brandegee to which Senator
Watson replied human nature often
went wrong when a man was hungry.
Public Whipping.
Senator OVerman, democrat, North
Carolina, read an order by American
military officers in France for pub
lie horsewhipping of men guilty of
theft designed he said, to break up
that sort Of crime.
NIltllIS lioiii bcNil . '-''hN' ~ -
DR.. w. B. Jones, in a letter written
to Senator Watson read to the COM
.mittee, declared his son, marine,
told him of the execution of a negro
soldier without courtmartial
The negro, according to the doc
tors son gave money to a. French
girl and on her refusal to return 1t
he took it forcibly. For this, it was
alleged, the negro was hanged.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
COMMISSION DISpLEASED
Corporation ComseI's Verbal Opinion
Docs Not Give Water Board Infor-
nation Sought, Is Claim.

Members of the board of water
commissioners are dissatisfied with
the opinion given them by Corpora
ton Counsel j. II. kirkham on the
question of selling water to Plainvile.
1t is claimed that the opinion, which
was one of the verbal kind, against
which the members of another board
registered a kick" a short time ago,
furnishes them with no definite in
formation and they are at a loss to
know whether or not they can sell
water to the nearby town.
AS a result, no action can be taken
either by Plainville or by the water
board and the matter will lie in
allegiance until the next session of
the board At that meeting, it is eX-
pected, Judge kirkham will be asked
for another opinion giving, in writing,
the powers of the board in the mat
ter of sale out Of the city.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
City Items

Pianos, Victrolas. c. L. Pierce & Co.
-adyt.
Buy your Xmas Gifts at A. J.
Churchill Jewelry Store. 10 and 20
per cent reduction.-advt.
At the meeting of the Womens
Auxiliary of the u. s. w. " associa-
ton officers will be nominated for the
ensuing year. The members are asked
to meet at the State Armory this eve
ming at o'clock.
Neckwear and Shirts-Wilsons S.
adyt
Gifts That Last" at Morans'
--advt.
Lawyer William H. Greenstein has
been appointed trustee of the bankrupt
estate of Henry Hall, Arch street
garageman.
Dancing at Armory Friday.-advt
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
City Items

A AS" card tournament will he
played off this evening at the Elks'
club on Washington street, The comes
will start al 6 o'clock.
Player Pianos, c. l.. Pierce & Co.
-adNt.
Harry r. Kalgren and Edward d.
Sechrest, both Of this city, are mem
bers of the Rensselaer, Polytechnic
Institute basketball squad.
Dancing at Armory l'riday.-adVt,
A meeting of the Pride Circle Lady
Foresters, will be held this evening
at 1880 o'clock at judas hall After
the business session, a public whist
will be held.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
II. & e. Employees To
Stage Minstrel Show

For the benefit Of a former FELLOW
employe who is now ILL., employees at
the Russell e Erwin plant will stage
a minstrel show tomorrow evening at
the Y. w. c. A.. Those who will take
part are: Francis O'Mara, Louis
RaSChkoW, L. Holcomb, Thomas
Donan, MeSsrs. johnson, Sheehan,
Egan, Yuknot Hyland, Wilkinson,
Kalin, IIiSrig, Meyers, Arendt, Clynes
and Wclch and Misses Krum, Heisler,
ConeN DymkoslIi, Larson, Rehm,
johnson, Hodge, Manch and Heller.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
VIKING A. c. MINSTREL
Program 70 Be Presented AT Turner
Hall Saturday Evening For Chill
dren's Home Benefit.

The Viking Minslrels will present a
program at Turner hall this Saturday
evening for the benefit of the local
Children's home. The following pro
gram will be carried out: Viking song
by the entire company; Anna From
Indiana j, Holmberg; Tuck Me to
Sleep" Mildred Swanson; Melon
Time in Dixie" Ebba Anderson.
Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses"
Mr.. Hoglund; Putnam Blues" Sigma
Peterson; Golden Stairs" Milo Sex
tette; Strut Miss Lizzie" Hulda
Johnson; "I'll Forget You,' W, Falk;
sunny Tennessee" Cert Anderson;
Bring Back My Rose" Eva Beings
ton; "Dapper Dan" Art Anderson,
and closing chorus by minstrel
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
PRISONERS RELEASED
Numerous Irishmcn, Held in Jails
Are Freed BY Order of King

Dublin, Dec. 8. - By Associated
Press liking Georges proclamation
of amnesty for Irishmen under in
ternmen' resulted in the release today
of many prisoners who had been III
termed in the Kilmainham and Ar
bour Hill camps and the Mount Joy
Jail, Expressions of satisfaction over
the peace terms were numerous
among the men set free. One of the
released men from Kilmainham re
marked;
what is good enough for Arthur
Griffith and Michael Collins is good
enough for me"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
ROYAL NEIGHBORS ELECT,
Mrs. Rose Huriburt And Staf1 of Of
ficers VIII BE Installed in Office
Next Month.

Camp Clara, Royal Neighbors,
elected a staff of officers at its SEES
sion last evening and will install its
new leaders at a meeting to be held
in the latter part of next month. a
Joint installation with the Modern
Woodmen of America is being plan
ned.
The newly elected officers are:
Oracle, Mrs Rose Uurlburt; vice
oracle, Mrs. James Mcmahon; chap
lain, Irene Suprenant; recorder. Mrs.
Boilard; receiver, Margaret Brown;
inter-sentinel, Mrs, John Poyer; past
oracle, Mrs. G. Watkins.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
SUGAR MARKET WEAK

New York. Dec. S.--Further weak
ness developed in the local sugar mar
ket today with prices declining 1-16
cents a pound to the basis of two
cents for Cubas, cost and freight or
within 10 cent of the lowest level
ever recorded.
The decline was due to continued
pressure of new crop offerings. Sales
of $4,000 bags to a local refner were
reported at that figure.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
AUXILIARY TO MEET

4 meeting of the Women's Auxiliary
of the American Legion will be held
in G. A, +, Hall tonight at o'clock.
The mothers wives, sisters and daugh-
ters Of any soldier who is a member
of the American Legion is asked to at
tend the meeting and join the organi-
cation.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
CRAIG GOING TO LONDON

Belfast, Dec. S.--(By the Associat-
ed Press Members of both houses
of the Ulster parliament considered
the Irish agreement at a meeting to-
day. After 2 hours of private confer
day. After twohours of private confer
ence it was announced that Sir James
Craig, the premier, would leave for
London tonight.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08
NO ARRESTS TODAY
States Attorney Hugh NJ. Acorn Says
Grccnberg VIII Not BE Arrested at

states Attorney Hugh NJ, Alcorn
said late this afternoon, that no ar
rests were immediate in this city.
This is accepted to mean that A.
a. Greenberg, the convicted prosecu-
tor of the New Britain police court
will not be brought before court for
a day or so at least, Mr. Alcorn also
said that no action against any other
local men would he carried out to-
day
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08

First Protestant missionaries ar
rived in Japan in 1884.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-08

had high words of praise for Coach
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
Citrus Fruits
Are Health Insur ance

BY the Merchants Ship Act of 1868
all English ships were required TO carry
enough lime or lemon juice 10 give every
member OF the crew one ounce a DAY
This was done because it insured the
sailors against scuryy. Citrus fruits are
insurance against many other Ills They
health and are scarce In our winter diet.
They have an alkaline reaction and coun-
teract tho excessive acid in the blood
from which most of us suffer They sup
ply the mineral matter which is milled
away from so many of our foods. Citrus
fruits should be eaten every day for the
sake OF health. Every housewife should
nave the book of recipes for orange and
lemon dishes. You can secure from our
washington Information free booklet
giving dozens aud dozens of delicious
tempting methods of serving these fruits
on your table. Clip out and mail the
coupon below, enclosing two cents IN
stamps for return postage. Print name and
address or be sure to write plainly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
CONVICTED or MURDER
OF THE FIRST DEGREE.

Philadelphia. Dec. 1i.-George Jack
ol was convicted OF first degree murder
yesterday, although the defence
maintained the man had been disarmcd
at the time OF the killing and that his
companion. Harry Lessnor. a 19-year-
old boy. fired the fatal shot. Tho State
corhended both We're guilty of first de-
gree murder as the killing occurred
In the commission of n felony. Lcssnor
was found guilty last Friday.
1t was charged the two men at
tempted to rob a store, but became
frightened and attempted flight. when
a crowd collected and that Lessner
shot and killed Isadore Rabinowitz.
A new trial will be asked in both
cases, defense ATTORNEYS said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
TO GIVE RECEPTION.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
=. Washington, Dec. 17.--Invitations
have been issued for luncheon and re-
ception to be given by Senator and
Mrs. du' Pont at their home, sos
Broome street, Wilmington, Delaware,
on Saturday, December 81.
The invitations state the hour as
1.3O, but Mrs. du Pont has told Every
Evenings correspondent that the
luncheon is buffet luncheon, lasting
throughout the afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
.sons. Of Florida And other verse.

"Songs Of F1orida.~ And other verse.
by George Graham Currie. Ilu-tra-
tod. New York City. James White n
Co. 70 Fifth Avenue. Price, 81. net.
OF Mr.. currio, author Of this volume
Of poems and of other works that have
attracted favorable attention, it ia
said by y newspaper Of his home com.
munity that he is on old Timer IN
Palm Beach county. Florida. and that
"he was one of the original develop
ers of this section. and be u known
can be said without contradiction, has
done more than any one individual
to develop Palm Beach county and It's
vast resources" This enconium sets
down Mr.. Currie as a practical rna
Of energy and ability, and it may with
equal truth be said that his literary
work shows him 10 be possessed u
talent OF high order. ar his produc-
tions arc fine In poetic sentiment and
rich in tone and expression.
Mr.. Currie evidently loves the F1cri-
da he has done much for, as most
of the poems In this volume are about
ltha beauties and varied attractions
Of that state, 80 admired by its people
and SO popular with those of othe
states who love its climate and it's
| fine natural attractions. "De1aon's
quest In thee eppears--thou bourne
Of endless youth" he enthusiastically
declares in one OF his poems of praise.
There are other collections also
"Sonnets Of the Southland - Echoes
of the Great War" Love Songs. g
Love Songs when love Is Cold, -
Songs, Eplgrams and Miscellaneous
Verse" They comprise r pleasing and
varied collection Of poems that all can
understand aud appreciate. and that
appeal by affecting sentiment and
rich poetic expression.
! The illustrations comprise a por.
trait Of tho author. as a frontisplece
and striking local scenes, some in col
crs. Altogether. volume that IS mos
pleasing IN appearance as well as IN
contents.
Received Of the publishers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
re- ived Of the publIshers.
"a Little Maid Of Old New York; T


Alice Turner Curtis. Illustrated by
Elizabeth Pilsbry.
This Is another interesting volume
of the most attractive Little Maid"
series, and it tells OF a little girl who
lived in New York City when it was
vastly smaller than the great metrop-
oils OF today. but still community
of importance and historical interest.
It was during the days Of the Ameri-
can Revolution that Annette lived in
old New York, and she had exciting
experiences. and also troubles. as one
of her best friends was of a Tory fam
ily. but Annette way patriotic and
she did a good service. at some risk
to herself, by summoning her cousin,
John Won -Arsdale. a sailor. TO tear
the British flag from the pole as Gem
eral Washington entered the city. for
which she was personally thanked by
the great general.
Received Of the publishers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
Received Of the publishers.
UC.raysauIrrpi" Ev

"Graysoulrrei." By Joseph Wharton
Iippincott. illustrated by the au-
thor.
This is the third Of the authors
very entertaining books about ami
NAL life. the others being Bun. a
wild Rabbit" and RED Ben, the Fox
of Oak Ridge" Grsysquirrel began
life in the top Of huge old oak, and
when he was allowed to venture from
the nest was an unusually large and
beautiful animal. lie made many
friends among the woodsy folk and f.
ma lly became the pet Of 1ovable old
man who lived In a cabin on the edge
of the wood. The story tells how he
met his mate. Bright Eyes; how they
escaped from danger; how. they stored
food for the winter and cared for their
little family IN the nest at the top
of the old oak.
Rec lived Of the publishers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
.Margery Morris in the Pine Woods.


BY Violet Gordon Gray. Illustrated
by Isabel w. Galley.
The first book Of this series told Of
Margery living in a quaint old QuslJ-
er town in New Jersey ard of the
friends she made there. This volume
relates of her life in the winter and
spring following. She wanted to 90
something useful; in fact, she wanted
a career, and decided upon the unas-
suming one OF mascot" so that she
might bring ali the happiness she
could TO the lives OF others.
Unfortunately. this was not such
an easy thing TO do. and her good in
tentions often brought embarrassment
and difficulty She continued 10 try,
however. until, when she was about
ready 10 give way to despair. a final
resolution TO play the game through
brought success and happiness once
more.
Received Of the publishers.
An the above books have Just been
ISSUED by the Penn Publishing Co..
Philadelphia, Pa. =
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
"Tbe sheldon Six Ro.e.- Hv Grace


Ucinick. Illustrated by isabel NJ. CT
ley. Philadelphia, Pa. The Penn
Publishing Go.
This is the second book Of the
Sheldon Six Series, the first being
about Anne. and this one, devoted
mainly TO Rose, IL none the less inter
esting. Rose. next younger sister to
Anne. was rather contrary-minded
unima aginative young person. eager
for outdoor sports. and inclined 10
slip out Of anything that looked like
work.
Rose was also called the accelers-
tor of the Sheldon Six, because of
her love of excitement. But her faith
er's Illness, necessltating the removal
Of the family TO the country. makes \
change in her, and she learns that 70
help is eyeryone's duty. and that hon
est work is n real pleasure.
How this ere change was bought
about makes a most interesting and
improving story.
Received Of the publishers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
"Ths Joyous Adventures of John and

Betty By Elizabeth II. Cheney. IL
lustrated by Hattie Longstreet Price.
In this volume is begun the story Of
the interesting life of two very wide
awake American youngsters. They
were healthy, active, free-hearted
children. who elected themselves their
mothers guardian. The little family
was forced to move from its large
city horne to a small cottage in the
country. Through all the discomfort
and hard work which follows. John
and Betty showed that they could
really help their mother and make
things brighter for her.
Betty's triumph in the great horse
race and the warfare with the young
clergyman, Peter Wayland, are among
the most exciting of their adventures.
Received of the publishers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17

Good heavens, man; pretty badly
smashed up, amt you? anybody with
your Yes. the chap who was trying
to sell me this used car.'--Barper s
Magazine.