New Britain herald., 1923-11-27

in February when the chiefs degree will be exemplified upon large class Of candidates for the consolidated tribes of greater New York. Cider Trial Tomorrow The trial of Wilbur Alderman, whose 40.00 gallons of cider were seized by state police in raid on his farm in Burligton, was not held yes terday, having been put over until Wednesday at o'clock. The hearing will take place in Heitler's hall in the Collinsyile section of Burlington be- fore Justice Arthur Reeve. The trial has attracted great interest locally as many people buy cider from the farm and many of the local farmers sell their apples to Mir. Alderman, who has conducted his cider manufactur- ing business for years.
 Schools Close Tomorrow
 The schools of the city will close for the annual Thanksgiving day re- cess tomorrow noon and will reopen on Monday. The holiday will be ob- served by general suspension Of business. Masses will be celebrated in the morning al all of the Catholic churches Of the city.
 D. Of I. Whist
 The weekly whist party of Palos circle, Daughters of Isabella was held this afternoon in K. of C. hall, when Mrs. Helen l.. Kilduff was hostess.
 The whist party and dance of St. Ann's church will be held on We'd nesday night in Red Mems hall. The weekly whist for the building fund of St. Joseph's church will take place on Friday night at Elks hall. when Sandstrom's orchestra will play the dance program.
 Serious Housing Situation
 The city is facing another serious housing situation according to the real estate men, who are finding great diff ticulty in securing rents for their cus- toners. Manager Louis Wheeler of the Bristol Realty company said last night at at least loo new houses were needed al once. How this will be filled is a matter of conjecture as local building conditions have not been very active for some time. High cost of materials and uncertainty of labor have been given as reasons for the stagnation but builders declare that conditions are favorable today for the erection Of homes. The Bristol Realty company Is doing a big part toward the housing situation in that it has 6S houses Of tenement capacity in one tract and 7s houses of like type in another tract. making total Of 292 tenoments. The local factories are beginning to feel the strain of the limited housing as many people. who have arrived here to assume duties in the plants, have been compelled to live olt Of town or 10 give up the positions and go elsewhere. Others have been forced to get along in places where they were not fully satis- fed Despite inc limited accommoda- tions, tho local rents are very reason able in the opinion of the real estate dealers who say that the average is about s25 a tenement. There are higher rents in tho city but in rropor- ton 70 like locations in other cities and the type Of house, offered, the 4oca r,otsos do mol command an cX- orbitant rental.
 The building and loan association, now under way, is being looked to as a means Of solution Of the problem ''t no Vrrai amount of aid can be ex- pccted there for a time, because of
 nrirs that mus, be taken care Of. before the organization gets .,4tu its fuli stride.
 Consider Claim Infa,orabiy
 The claim of the Bristol Savings bank agains, the city for si,oa4.io he cause Of damages to the new bank building on Main street by a leaky water main was considered unfaNor- ably by tho claims committee Of the city council last night. recom- ncndation 10 reject the claim will he presented at the next council meeting
 The cam Of the bank consists Of two bills. one sS,76i.io and the other sa3o. which were incurred when extra N ork and material were necessary 10 .epair tho damage caused by the steady filling of the cellar by the main. Al the time the leak was a great mystery and remained so for nearly a month. Numerous gucsses were made and Main street was torn Jp but to no avail. until a search Nas instituted along the water main. The trouble was uncovered about 100 feet from tho new building.
 watcrbur, Boy Iound.
 Lawrence schwallcr. a i2 year old boy or Waterbury. was picked mp by officer James Burns Of ihe motorcycle squad yesterday afternoon on Park street as the youngster was wandering about in an attempt to return to the Brass City. When picked up. the hoy zouid not give any definite informa- ion as to his home. so the Waterbury police were notified and the boy will pe taken to that city today.
 Cit. IIali Outing.
 Members of the City hall depart- uents and city oTicia's will hold an ,uting on Saturday afternoon at Pine .akc. Luncheon will be served and n entertainment sill be presented by hc Dcrosier Enterta ucfs of this city.
 Clearing up street
 Cicarine up Or North Main street uar inc City hall. where tho pave ment has been torn up to permit un- IerEround wire installation vas tartcd today The 'horoughrare has ,ccn dug up for several weeks. caus- ng much Inconvenience to traffic.
 Locate MiIuu .ki's sister
 Mrs Mary Mikossd of @56 Main tre,t. Hartford, was identified today n the local probate court as the sis er oT Danicl MinosEe. who Ass found lead at his home on Pond street. She ook charge Of the body which has ,a..n at the undertaking rooms of C.