New Britain herald., 1923-07-31
NEW YORK PARTIES
 LOOK OVER PLANT
UnconHrmed Report Of Probable Purchasers of Bristol Mig. Co.
'PYTHIANS SELECT COMMITTEE
Driver Cleared of Blame in Accident To Sail For France Fractures Skull At Work-On Camping Trip -PlainyilIe Briefs.

Skull At WOrk-On Camping Trir -PlainvilIe Briefs.
 A strong report is prevalent in Plainville that a party of New York 1 men have been in town yesterday and | today, looking over the plant of the Bristol Mfg. Co.,, with the probable intention of purchasing it. The report has not been confirmed by any of the officials of the company and as far as is known, no definite steps have been taken in the matter. It is said, how ever, that those in the party are very much interested in the factory and they are of the opinion that the pres ent equipment in the plant can be used in their line of work. It has been expected that the Plainville fac tory would not be idle for a long time and if purchase or transfer is put through, the news will concern be well comed by the residents of the town. If negotiations for the purchase of the property are under way, it is expected that the officials of the concern will have an announcement to make with in a short time.
 Christmas Tree Committee
 Pythian Lodge, No. 47, K. of P., makes announcement of the appoint ment of the following as the Christ mas Tree committee for next years celebration F. F. Aspinall, w. B. Wilber, Roy Acker, George Carlson and Irving Gridley. These members will meet shortly to formulate plans and to devise ways and means of rais- ing money to make next years tree bigger and better than ever.
 The mention of the appointment of this committee will recall to the peo- pie of Plainville the celebration of last year, which has not been equalled in the town. A large Christmas tree, filled with every kind of toy imagin- able was set up in the Community theater and 535 children. nearly the entire number in the town, were the guests of the society for the evening. Each child received a stocking filled with fruit and nuts, besides toy. An entertainment and moving pictures was also provided and needless to say, the little tots enjoyed themselves to the limit The present committee plans to have a bigger celebration In 1923, and for that reason will get to work on the details at an early date.
 Driver Cleared of Blame
 Following an investigation of the accident on East Main street yester- day in which Tony Scarfe of High street, New Britain was bruised when bicycle he was riding was smashe by a Ford car. the driver has been found blameless by the authorities.
 Eyewitnesses of the affair gave as their opinion that Scarfe in attempt ing to make the corner became caught in the trolley tracks. The wheels on the bicycle skidded and threw the youth into the path of the oncoming Ford. The automobile was travelling at a slow rate of speed, and although the bicycle was smashed, it was more the way in which it was hit than the force of the impact which molished 1t. The driver of the Ford brought Scarfe to the office of pr. J. N. Bull and then gave his version of the affair to the police. He is held to be blameless in the accident and no cause was found for arrest.
 To Sail For France
 MT. and Mrs. Watson left today for New York city and on Thursday, Mrs. Watson will sail for her former home in France. She plans to make an ex- tended stay there renewing friend ships and visiting relatives.
 Suffers Fractured Skull
 Charles Pembroeck, colored, an em- ploye of the Standard Steel and Bear Ing Co.,, suffered a fracture of the skull yesterday afternoon when, while he was riding in the rear of truck, his head struck beam as the vehi- ,le pulled out of the garage. He was given first aid by pr. l.. H. Frost, who ordered him sent to the New Britain General hospital. Reports from the hospital stated this morning that his was fairly comfortable and le would probably recover.
 To Attend Conference
 Mrs. Ernest Farrar and daughters, Virginia, Hope and Lois Miss Bertha stewart, Mrs. Julia Hurtado and laughter velean. left today for East Sorthfeld, Mass, where they will pend the next two weeks camping ut. While there. they will attend he general conference of church workers.
 Advent Annual Picnic
 The annual picnic and outing of he Advent Sunday school will be leld Saturday at Momauguin. The ourney to and from the shore will be made in automobile trucks and the chedule of time will be announced ater in the week.
 Martha Sewing Circle
 The Martha Sewing circle will meet August s instead Of August 1 as was tt first planned. The meeting will take place at the home of Mrs. B. H. Gil- ,ert.
 Health of Town Good
 Dr. J. N. Bull stated this morning hat there had been no contagious diseases reported during the month of July. There are a great many people 1 ick, but no epidemics are threatened. The health officer stated that he ! lad received a number of complaints [ the condition of several ,ack yards in town. Chief among 1 hese is that which is in the rear of he Tracy and Russell blocks. The oc- { upants of the stores there have com lained that some of the tenants are . n the habit of throwing garbage and { efuse wrapped up in papers and in In cans into the back yards and the s of the place is filthy. Dr. i Iull stated that he had ordered the s lace to be cleaned up and he intends [