New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-04
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Matter al Meeting Tonight
NO new DEVELOPMENT
knights of Washington Hail Annu
II Election of Onieers-A. u. Condo
Observes nth Birthdas-Two Acc
dents Result IN BROKEN Arms.
III The rlain.ille Chamber Of Con
meree will hold its regular meeiin
in the chamber rooms this eveninl
and the much delayed housing aues
ton will he taken from the table 70
discussion, Thus far, no new devel
| onmcnts In the situation have com
10 light and no information from tn
factory heads has come info the pos
session OF the officials OF the cham
her,
The question was 10 have been TAX
en- up al special meeting OF th'
Chamber of Commerce on December
-, but at that time word was re-,
eeiyod from the officials of the Stand,
ard Steel and Bearings co. thai their
plans were not quite ready. and the
matter was tabled until the regular
meeting this evening. II In not
known whether any action will be
taken on the matter tonight.
II Is evident that there is still an
acute shortage of rooms In painyille
because OF the many inquiries that
have been coming In 10 various
points, Several young men have been
seeking rooms for the past few
weeks. II Is known that many of
the men who are employed In the To-
cal factories have found 1t necessary
TO seek rooms In surrounding towns
and are staying In New Britain and
Bristol.
knights Of Washington
The annual meeting of the knights
Of Washington was held last evening
and the following officers were APP
pointed in accordance with the consti-
tuition of the order: Commander.
Rov. George Hilton; chaplain. T.. +.
Aspinwall. The elective offices were
filed as follows; Captain. T.. $. Lac
key: clerk, Rowland Hocrle; pay
master. II. f. Thompson; quarter
master. Harry Bonnny; sergeant-at-
arms. n. -. Lafayette: sentinel, w.
Coates and color bearer. J. J. Fletcher.
The installation Of officers which
was to have been held on next Tues !
day. January .. has been postponed |
until Friday. January 10. The gener-
al public is invited to attend this func-
ton at which refreshments and en-
will be provided.
Observes 18th birthday
A. II. Condel, vice president of the
Painville Trust Co, observed his
74th birthday In a quiet manner yes
terday. Employees at the bank were
treated to a large birthday cake by
members of Mr.. Condel's family and
he vice president of the bank was
he recipient of many congratulatory
messages throughout the day. He
pent his usual time in the bank yes
erday and was ION the job" this
morning.
suffers Broken Arm
Mrs. Arthur Perrin OF Maple. street
Uttered a painful injury yesterday,
hen she slipped and fell on an icy
dewalk in front of her home and .
roko her wrist. She was attended
y DIR. l.. II. Frost.
John Sturmer of Harris Corner also
filtered fracture Of the forearm
when he fell from a roof .
hich he was shingling. He also was
tended by Or. l., II. Frost.
Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree exercises for ="
e children of the Episcopal church y
hoo will be held this evening The y
lelWation was to have been held :
evening OF last week but
as postponed because of the storm
have been made to make
is years exercises the best that
we ever been held in the town and
great deaf OF enjoyment is in store
r those who are to attend.
Plows Out Early
The big plows were out early last
yht clearing the state highways. and
e condition Of the roads this morn
Z brought forth praise for the ment
10 worked during the night. Prop
y owners were out early cleaning
the snow from their walks and the
oriciousness of the weather ON
asises the truth of the saying that
re Is no rest for the weary" In
ny places, the snow drifted to con-
cradle depth.
Fire Hytlrants
|hief Prior of the fire department
5 issued warning TO people
guard against carelcssness while
snow is on the ground. He also
kes an appeal TO the property own
to clear the snow away from the
MIGRANTS most all of which have
n covered by storm. 1t is pointed
that il is to the benefit OF the
perry owners themselves to do this
* as a measure of safety for their
iings in case Of fire. The town
'ials find that they are up against
liz proposition every time the snow
S to get the drains about the town
ned up and it will be sometime be-
they will be able to reach the
hydrants.
First Friday
VIII he the first Friday
he month and services will be held
he Church OF our Lady of Mercy
40 and o'clock in the morning.
LESSONS Will be heard this after
l aud evening.
Wins Candy Cane
ISIS Violet Schumacher OF Whiting