New Britain herald., 1922-01-05
Will Cooperate With Welfare
 Committee
YOUNGSTER HURT SLIDING
Charles seymour Rounds Out IT Years at Trumbuil Electric Manu- facturlng Co. plnnt-Chnmbcr of Commerce Meeting-NotcS,

practice at it's meeting Tuesday, It has been arranged with the com mittee, which Is headed by Miss Anna J. Graniss, to contribute what cloth- ing is necessary, that those in need may be supplied,
 In an effort to make this work a success. the townspeople have been urged to cooperate with the organi- zation and assist in every way possible. Any donation of clothing or material l will be greatly appreciated and cheer fully received.
 Those who have some to contribute towards this worthy cause, are re- quested to leave it at the home of Mrs. Hiram r. Lowry of West Main street, this evening that it may be dis tributed while the cold weather is here, Mrs. Lowry will receive the ma terial after which the Grange officials will arrange for its proper distribution Those most needy will be taken care of first. The Grange has voted to | donate the sum of s5 to carry on the | work
 Investigations have been made by the committee into each family re- ported and the circumstances have been learned in every case. By this | method, 1t has been found out that the conditions of many are far from | being comfortable, and although not | really reduced to poverty, there are ! many in need of assistance through this cooperative plan.
 Injured Sliding
 Lester Dow, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Dow of West Main street, was injured yesterday afternoon while sliding on that street at the junction of Forestville avenue. Thelad was struck by an automobile driven by q New Britain man. His injuries con- sisted mainly of slight cuts and bruises about the face and body. Doctors L. H. Frost and J. c. Moody attended him.
 The accident was unavoidable as the autoist did all in his power tc avert striking the boy, wit nesses say. In doing so, he crashed into telephone pole, smashing the right forward wheel.
 The street, which has been con demned by the town authorities, i: 5 a dangerous place for sliding as the Bristol Plainville Tramway cars cross at the base of the hill and there have been some very narrow escapes fol the children sliding there. The trolley Company appealed to the local off cials and action followed prohibiting sliding.
 Just as the boy reached the bottom of the hill, the automobile came down upon him, and it was only few sec onds previously that the trolley car passed. The driver saw the youngster coming and turned towards the op- posite side of the street. The sled crashed into the car, however, before he had time to turn out of the way.
 This accident will tGnd to put an end to the dangerous practice of slid ing on that hill and make 8 safer thoroughfare for the automobilists and trolley men.
 Congregational Officers
 The annual meeting of the Congre- gational church was held last evening when the election of officers took place. Ralph Morrill, was appointed treasurer; Frederick Bullen, clerk; E. T. Brastow, auditor; deacons, Donald Benjamin, Pearl Smith, Ava Rogers and Schuyler P. Williams; committee at large, Charles H. Calor, Edwin H. Hills and Harry A. Castle; Harold L.. Newell was elected superintendent of the Sunday school to succeed Freder- lick Bullen who resigned in that capa- city after serving ? years. The resig- nation of MT. Bullen was received with regret by the church board as he had always fulfilled the duties of the office satisfactorily and had done a great deal towards improving plans of that depart '. He was presented with a purs yold for his excellent services.
 The repor, the various officers were heard ain, ccepted. A substantial balance is noted in the treasury and the church is in excellent financial condition New bylaws were adopted as recommended by the standing com mittec.
 C. of C, Meeting Tonight
 The Plainvile Chamber of Con- merce will hold it's monthly meeting tonight at the club rooms. Many inn portant items will be discussed. The most important of these will be a re- port on the proposed reduction in gas rates as investigated by Joseph N. McKernan. MT. McKernan has been in close touch with the Bristol Gas Light company and it's representatives at Boston will have some interesting notes to present.
 With Company 17 Years
 Charles c. Seymour of the Trumbull Electric Manufacturing Co.,, has been with that concern for IT years and will observe this anniversary February factory in 1905 as an assembler of ! rosettes in the old wooden building. Today he is in complete charge of the box department as well as the safety iron box stock.
 Commi,tcce Meeting
 There will be a meeting of the exc cutive committee of the Christian | Endeavor society of the Congregation ! al church, at the home of Albert White of "A Whiting street tonight at | 7:30 o'clock. All officers and commit tee chairman elected for the new year are requested to attend.
 Epworth League Meeting
 A business meeting of the members of the Epworth league of the Metho- dist church will be held next Tuesday night at the home of Elmer Thomas of 6S East Main street.