New Britain herald., 1922-12-21

o' h. h. loT TeHtul ol us rooms and
 other expenses so that the local post
 might continue to exist. The resolu- | ton was brought in by Alderman G. H. Wells and was unanimously car
 ried. A petition of fifth ward residents for police protection in the vicinity
 of Broad and Grove street was re- ferred to the police board. Frame Additions in Fire Zone. An ordinance was adopted at the
 suggestion of the building commis- sion giving that board power to issue permits for frame additions within the fire limits, this being optional
 with the board.
 Upon It's adoption it was announced
 that the commission will now issue a permit to John Smedberg for the al- terations over which disagreement has arisen and the case will be so settled.
 On motion of Alderman John r. Gill, Mayor Paonessa was instructed
 to name committee to arrange for a dinner for members of the council to
 be held in the early part of 1923.
 A petition of Mrs. Mary Westfall for damages of $2o0 as a result of a fall on an icy sidewalk was referred to the claims committee, as was a claim of Miss Elizabeth Egan who fell on Clark street.
 Alderman Peter Pajewski and oth- CTS submitted resolution to have money appropriated to pave Broad street from Beaver to Smith street, Silver, Gold and Horace streets and to repair Pennington avenue, macadam.
 Registrars Want Increase.
 Registrars T. J. Smith and w. J.. ziegler petitioned for an increase in salary from $1,5oo to $2,ooo. The matter was referred to the commit tee on salaries.
 The action of the comptroller in paying discounted bill of Battaglia & Llardi of s1,s60 from the pavement fund, was approved. f Comptroller H. L. Curtis reported that an audit of the garage commit. tees accounts showed the records cor rect. Outstanding bills total $1162.s5, he reported, and he suggested that payment be made as soon as the bills are proved.
 The action of the mayor and board of aldermen in abating taxes to the of $6S5.07 was approved. Re- batements of sprinkling taxes on Mon- roe and Smalley streets were ap- proved.
 Reports of the finance committee the payment dN bills were accepted on motion of Alderman c. H. Wells.
 The claims committees recommen- 1ation that George GGadis he given leave to. withdraw in his petition for s10,O00 damages in the death of his son by drowning, was brought before the meeting on motion of Councilman ,. H. Molander that it be adopted.
 Councilman Walter Falk spoke in favor of granting the family money to pay funeral expenses. He thought it was no more than right since the pool was not guarded at he time of the fatality,
 Councilman Molander reminded that he Sadis family claimed expenses of 1900, $1s5 of which is represented in he actual funeral expenses while the 'emainder was spent entertaining rel .tives who came to the funeral.
 Councilman Clifford Hellberg moved adoption of an ordinance placing con- | rol of the comfort station under the | ity hall commission. It was so voted. |
 Ban on Night Jewclry Auctions.
 On motion of Councilman M. 5. Porter, acting for the Chamber otE Commerce and local jewellers, an or finance was submitted to restrict the .uctioning of jewelry to during the tours of daylight.
 Alderman J. Y. Gill felt the idea vas a good one, but he objected to assing it without first going through he ordinance committee.
 Councilmen s. A. Lynch and D. IL. lair favored giving interested parties
 hearing.
 Alderman F. l.. Conlon wanted the natter to go to the committee frst.
 Councilman A. c. Crusberg wanted he ordinance laid over one month Q that it might be investigated.
 The matter was referred to the ommittee on ordinances.
 The special committee named 10 ook into the need for new play round in the eastern section of the itv. recommended that the matter e referred to the park board anu oard of finance and taxation wlth he request that an item of sl0'ooo