New Britain herald., 1922-12-29

council, K. of C., he marched in the street parade. Shortly after arriving at the new home he was seized with illness, which for time was consld- cred critical. He managed to recover sufficiently for time, and last spring after a recurrence of his ailment, he decided to enter the Hartford hos pital. where he submitted to special course of treatment. He has been under the care of pr. Bray, who has visited him frequently. Other than complaining from time to time or trouble with his leg, he showed no signs of any particular illness.
 Tribute From Chief Hart.
 Chief William c. Hart was visibly affected by the loss of Captain Grace. | Tn commenting on his death, he said:
 "I have been associated with Captain
 Grace in the police department TOT l the past Is years, and I always found | him to be a conscientious and capa-
 ble official. During the tune was
 a supernumerary, regular patroi-
 man and a sergeant found Captain Grace to be splendid superior to
 work under. | "Since I have become chief of the New Britain police department, the
 advice and counsel of Captain Grace have proved invaluable. His passing is a great loss to the police depart ment. feel the great personal loss, l particularly at this time, when as new chief, his assistance has been sought on more than one occasloh' also know that the men Tn the ue-
 partment will join with me in the l expression of sorrow and regret at his death."
 Prosecutor Joseph G. Woods sald'
 "The passing of Captain Grace IS a l great loss to the police department | and the city of New Britain. Tn my
 connection with him as prosecuting
 attorney have found his knowiedge
 of police matters, was extensive ana
 helpful. He was g. man who pos
 sessed a keen sense of justice, ana ne
 was always considerate to the men
 under him. I sympathize with ms family in his passing.
 "AIways Faithful
 William J. Rawlings, former chlel
 of the local department, who was as
 eooiated with the late captain during his term in the office, showed his 1eel- ings in the passing of the captain. fie said, q have known Captain oface for many years, and was assoclateo
 with him in the conduct of the Ne"
 Britain police department. As the
 noxt in rank in the department, nlaced explicit faith in his judgment and I always found that it was Wltf the greatest care that he carried ou'
 his duties. Whenever l found It ne
 cessary to leave the city, l never wor-
 ried about the manner in which the New Britain police department woulo he cared for with Captain Grace a' the helm, His death means grea'
 loss to the department, and to tne
 city of New Britain"
 Competent OfficiaI-Klett
 Judge George w. Klett of the DO lice court, for many years prosecutor and in that capacity in close contac with Captain Grace in police matters lwas shocked on learning of his death l He said. Captain Grace, I always I found to be reliable and trustworthy He was a gentleman at all times, and n man imbued with much patience 1T I listening to the various complaint! that come into the office. As a wit ness in police court, he was positive and direct in his testimony, and ne
 never left any question in the mind
 of the judge. He had an excellent knowledge of the people of New Brit. ain. and his reports to the prosecut. ing attorney were accurate and com.