New Britain herald., 1923-12-17

trimming the Alpines of Bridgeport on Saturday night at Red Mems hall, by score of 3S to IS. The locals did not show up well in the first half, as the seorg at half time was 10 to in favor Of the Bridgeport quintet. In the second sian2a, the West Ends ran away with the visitors, when Tracy. Sheehy and Carpenter started bar rage or the opposing basket. The West Ends will oppose the All-Col- legian five of this city on next Satur- day night at Red Mems hall
 No New Years Party.
 Lack of interest is given as the req son for the calling off of the annual New Year party of Bristol lodge of Elks. This decision was reached after meeting of the lodge entertainment committee, when the preliminary ar engagements for the annual event were brought up.
 John Downs.
 John Downs, A years old, son of MT and Mrs. Michael B. Downs of Garden street, dropped dead in the railroad station at Chicago, Illinois, yesterday as he was on his way home from q government hospital in Coll orado. Arrangements have been conn., pleted by Undertaken Thomas r. O'Brien for the forwarding Of the body, which is expected to reach here On Wednesday. The deceased had re- ceiyed injuries in the world war, which necessitated his entry to the government hospital, where he had apparently recovered. He leaves his parents Mir. and Mrs. Michael Downs, and a sister, Miss Josephine Downs. He was one of the best known bas- ketball players of the state. having played on the West End five of this city, the local K. of c. quintet, the Forestville team and had also played with one of the insurance teams in Hartford.
 Boy Scout Annual.
 Election Of officers will take place at the annual meeting of the local Boy Scout council tonight at 8 o'clock in Arcanum hall. Following the an- nual reports and other business mat ters, Ray Wyland of the National Scout Headquarters win speak on scout work. After his talk, Alfred Breckbill, the new scout executive, will speak on the proposed plans of the council for the year. The busi- ness session will be followed by luncheon and entertainment under the direction Of a committee. consist ing Of Superintendent of Schools Karl A, Reiche, Scout Executive Alfred Breckbill, Scout Master Edmund J. -sof .,e Executive Manager Earl J. Arnold of he Chamber of Commerce.
 Side Bets Posted.
 Side bets Of sl00 each have been posted by the management Of the iovers, local quintet. and the Bur ington basketball five for a game on Christmas night in Red Mems hall in his city. The Burlington players have taken the locals into camp by mall scores in two previous encount- ITS but the ROYers are of the opinion hat the Burlington five is not the test team, although that organization las played fast ball against some of he best quintets in the state The trong Simsbury five triumphed over he Burlingtons by a score Of 3b 10 a ldht NNfh' put olliN diAeE ndTu ussle. In the arrangements for the 'hristmas night meeting, it has been made conditional that no new players ,e use. only those who have played in he two previous games being eligible.
 Struck By Trolley.
 Edward Hughes of a51 North Main treet suffered bruises and lacerations fhcn he was struck Saturday after