New Britain herald., 1922-05-23

and attention was turned to the re- construction of highways. Money was needed for this work and the motor vehicle commission had to raise the fees and licenses of the automobilists that this work could be carried on. The people suffered directly through this increase in fees by Mir. Stoeckels l predicted that at the end of two years the roads would probably be better and some relief obtained.
 Accidents And Cause | Commissioner Stoeckle said speed ing was the greatest cause of acci- dents in the state and "a campaign is being made to have autoists cooper ate to decrease tn ealarming number of accidents reported every day. One great danger of speeding it at the in- tersection of streets Many of them are also due to foolish pranks of the driver. Most of the fatalities are among children or aged people who cannot get out of the road quick enough.
 Banquet Success
 The banquet was one of the best the local chamber has ever held, there were 125 in attendance. aDniel Col lins catered and lamb supper was served. President Joseph N. Me Herman of the Chamber gave the ad dress of welcome. There were several New Britan and Bristol Commerce officials in attendance. The radio concert in charge of the Baldwin Stewart company of aHrtford was en- tertaining.
 Demonstrates Fire Truck
 Frank o. Thompson, proprietor of thme Central Garage on Whiting street gave a demonstration to the fire commissioners today of a Service" truck chasis. Mr. Thompson was in New York yesterday in order to drive the truck here fo rthe demonstration The truck can be equipped with any of the first fighting facilities the local department desires.
 Sequasscs Club Directors
 Eight new directors were named at tn eadjourned annual meeting of the Sequassen club last evening, as fol- lows: R. E. Morrill,, R. G. Hart, A. M. Raymond, R. J. Coe, R. H. Will Hams, H. w. Griffin, H. F. Peck and Orrin L. Judd. Out of these directors, officers will be named for the com ing year and the election will take place at the next meeting in June. New bylaws of the club were adopt ed with notifications recommended,
 Legion Notes.
 Rrork. .Rornec most hold a peetipc c last evening when plans were out lined for the parade on Memorial Day. The American Legion Auxiliary will participate in the parade as will the Forestville veterans.
 There will be meeting tonight of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion rooms when plans will be com pleted for the Salvation Army drive and Memorial Day, Topples will also be made.
 CarrNl Moore.
 The funeral of Carryl Moore was held at o3o o'clock this afternoon from the home on Broad street It was private. Rev. Charles S Wyck- | off, pastor Of the Congregational church oficiated and burial was ir the West cemetery The following members Of the Brock Barnes post were pallbearers: Merton Lamb. Carl Nilsson, Edward Hawkshurst and Ed | ward Barrows,
 Plainyille Briefs.
 Friends of Mrs. Myron F. Rogers of Broad street will be pleased to hear of her return to her home here after 1 ap ilpocc of ceyero1 rnopths nt tl,e Hartford hospital.
 There will be meeting of the Busy Bee Sewing Circle tonight 1t the homo 1 of Miss Mabel Johnson of Mountain | View.
 A chimney fire did slight damage to the home of G. C. Knight of Bicycle 1 street this morning.
 Eatrnirnan E, " Eurrea, has at ihe 1