New Britain herald., 1923-12-29
GRAY NEW MANAGER
 AT BRISTOL BRASS
George s. Sanford Granted Four
 Months Leave Of Absence
PREFERRED DIVIDEND VOTED
Commissioners Favor Fircmen's Sal- ary Increase of S2 a Weck--Ladies' Auxiliary. 4. o. II. And C.. \. R. Elect Officers.

The regular quarterly dividend Of ls4 per cent was declared on the pre- ferred stock at I special meeting of the directors of the Bristol Brass cor poration yesterday afternoon at the offices on Broad street. The amount will bc payable on January l.
 A. W. Gray who has been works manager since September. when he succeeded Mayor John F. Wade in that capacity, was promoted to the post of general manage of the plant 10 succeed George s. Sanford. Mayor Wade has been placed in charge of the real estate holdings Of the com pany. The new general manager was formerly works manager for Pratt A Whitney of Hartford. Mr. Sanford has been granted four months leave of absence.
 Firemen's salary Increase Approved
 Increasing the salary of the regu- lar fremen 8 a week was decided upon at the meeting Of the board of fire commissioners at the meeting last night and this recommendation will be made to the first meeting Of the new city council on Wednesday night. The petition Of the fire fight CTS requested the raise because of in creased cost Of living. The local de- partment has been doing an immense amount Of work having answered 1S6 alarms. Squad A of the department, which goes out first on still calls has been out practically every day and during the months of November and December went out several times daily. The good work Of the depart ment is generally recognized by the city officials and public so that no holdup of the asked for increase is anticipated al the council meeting.
 Total damage by fire in this city during the last year was S5,l30. ac- cording 10 Chief l. II. Hayes report.
 To Estimate Expenses
 Fire department expenses for the current year will be estimated by committee of tho fire board compos- cd Of Fire Chief John II. Hayes. Sec retary John r.. Roberts and Commis- sioner Frank W. Dutton. At the meeting Of the board last night. bills of si07.7i for the last. month were received and approved.
 Auxiliary Elect
 The Ladies Auxiliary, X. e. h. elected officers last night at the meeting in Red Mems wigwam as fol. lows; President, Mrs. Catherine Salli- van; vice president. Mrs. Dora Nc. Donald: recording secretary, Mrs. Anna Brown: financial secretary. Mrs Irene Pelky; treasurer. Mrs. Nora liudd; mistress. Mrs. Helen Morin; sentinel, Mrs. Sara Donnclly; chair. man of the standing committee. Mrs. Margaret roHo. Thesp officers will be installed at meeting in the near future.
 Car Was stolen
 Tho state motor vehicle department Is convinced that thc touring ear. abandoned for several days at Lake -ompouncc vas stolen ana may lead 10 clues to motor ear theft ring in Inc state. The ear is the property of Iohn Decker Of Main street. Ninstcd. who has been notified Of its recovery After the machine had brcn reported 70 tho local police it was removed to 'tctc's sarago tO await developments.
 "Thc Hat" Coming
 Announcement has been made that he full Now York company of "Thc Rat will press nt that mystery drama t the Community iheater in the new ligh school on January 2. Through he effects or Judge Roger <. Newell. vho has charg' Of thc theatrical af- airs or the building this excellent production has been secured After he presentation Of this play. efforts will bc mado to secure another New , iork success Tor the local theatcr .
 C.. A R. Il-1s
 Election or officers Of Gilbert W. Thompson Post. G. \. H.. has been |. s follows: Post Commander. Edward . [. Allen: senior icc-commandcr. Al- elf r. Williams; junior Nice-com- nahder. Fairfield Dresser: surgeon. Niiiiam Nott: quartcrma stcr. George B. Chspin: chaplain. Walter II. hutchinson: officer of the day. George '. Rates: officer of the gu8rd. WiI- iarn q. Adams. adiutant Waiter II. pstriotic instructor. Wal CT Fl. Hutchinson: sergeant ma for. Dresser: qua rttfmasttr ser