New Britain herald., 1922-11-07
DISPUTE OVER BAND
 FOR ARMIST|CE DAY
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 George M. Cassidy. coach of the football team was present at the meet ing and said that the presence oi the band added greatly to the spirit of the student body. He also stated that he endeavored to have the game played at later date but could not make satisfactory arrangements with the Hartford High school.
 It was finally voted to allow the High school the use of the Philhar- nonlc band if they could secure an the Armistice Day committee for use on Saturday,
 10 Organizations Report
 James O'Brien, Americanization di- rector and chairman of the parade committee reported that to date 10 organizations have signifed their in- tentions of participating in the cele- bration. The final plans of this com mittee will be made on Thursday eve ming although 1t has been decided that the allied flags will be grouped at the head of the parade. Joseph Be- loin reported that the St. Jeanne de Baptiste society would be represented In the parade.
 George Dyson reported that plans had practically been completed for the memorial services to be held at Fox's theater on the afternoon of Sunday. November 12 He stated that Albert Volz has offered to sup ply the flowers on that day. MT. Dyson also complimented the New Britain clergymen for the great interest they have shown in the event.
 The Speakers.
 The musical part of the program has not been completed, Mir. Dyson reported. Rev. William Ross will say the opening prayer and will be fol- lowed by Mayor Angelo M. Paonessa who will make an introductory speech. Rev. J. Loo Sullivan will talk on "Suf- fering-Humanity's Greatest Teacher"
 The call of the roll of honor will be made by Rev. Merry w. Maier. Rev. George w. c. Hill will have as his subject Lest We Forget" Rev. John T. Winters will pronounce bene- fiction.
 MT. Dyson stated this afternoon that a letter has been sent to every clergyman in New Britain asking that they bring the memorial service to he attention of their respective con- sregations on Sunday morning. The 1 in the letter, also requests hat the clergymen devote part of heir Sunday morning to Armistice Day and to the memory of the boys who gave up their lives. particularly he boys who were members of the | respective parishes. G |
 Letter To Heroes Families. The following is copy of letter 'ent by Mayor Paonessa on the be- lalf of the City of New Britain, to he families or. the nearest of kin to hose who died in service:
 You are respectfully invited to att end Memorial Service, which will 'e held in Fox's theater, Sunday af- ernoon, November 18th, at 2:30 p. n. This memorial service is to be in with the Armistice Day | celebration. and as mayor of the city If New Britain, feel that the citizens, # this community should pay homage 0 the memory of the boys who made he supreme sacrifice in the World Var. QI As you are nearest of kin to one of hese heroes, whose memory we are 9 reverence on the above occasion, earnestly request your present at his service. You will find enclosed ticket mich will entitle you and your fam y to seats, reserved for these exer- ses.
 Sincerely yours,
 A. M. PAONESsA, [
 Mayor.