New Britain herald., 1923-12-20

council. The work Of these two
 boards has been to consider future projects. At a recent joint meeting
 Mayor John r. Wade met with the committee and explained that he ] hoped the committee members would consider matters that must eventu- ally be met As result of that meeting three subcommittee were named. one to consider the much needed Pond street bridge. connecting 1 the residential section fast develop 1 ing to the north with the industrial and business sections and doing away with death-trap crossing now used; l the discussion of the much desired i public comfort station, and the sug- gested installation of walks from the Boulevard to the Plainyille town line. ] President Hughes has several other committees suggested for the work Of 1924 that the Chamber of Commerce hopes to accomplish. These commit tees are studying matters of vital concern to Bristol. Several of them will consider matters which must eventually be passed upon by the city council and in considering these mat ters it is the aim of the chamber to offer to the city council the results of such committee action simply as a contribution of facts upon which the city fathers may act
 Chase speaks to Manufacturers A meeting Of the Manufacturers section of the Chamber of Commerce is being planned for January when it is anticipated that the speaker will be one of the prominent Connecticut
 men who have been studying the i transportation problems of New Eng | land, particularly as they affect the various plans Of railroad consolida- ton.
 At the meeting of this section held yesterday noon at the Elks club the speaker was Frederick s. Chase. di- rectiag head Of the Chase Metal Works of Waterbury, the Waterbury Manufacturing company, the Water- bury Clock company and other prom. inent industries of the Brass city also former state senator.
 Senator Chase gave very fine talk to the local manufacturers in which he referred to many phases of ques- tions affecting the future Of New Eng land industries.
 The speaker referred especially to the possibilities Of power develop ment and his complete grasp of the importance of such measures was in- stantly realized.
 The instructive talk by this prom inent Connecticut manufacturer fol- lowed luncheon event enjoyed by the members of the division. William l.. Muir, chairman of the division, presided. Chairman Muir announced that the January meeting would he an interesting one. with a speaker on subject Of interes, 70 every Bristol manufacturer.
 Improving Crossing
 very decided improvement has been made at the Doolttle railroad grade crossing by ther ailroad com pany in the painting Of two long boards on the fence closing the old Maple street crossing. These have been coated white and are discernible at great distance for those autoists approaching the crossing from Maple street which is 2 very steep grade.
 This matter was taken up with Su- perintendent ]. ]. snavely of tho Waterbury division of the railroad company by the Chamber of Com merce and the suggestion was i'm mediately acted upon by ther ailroad official.
 The throwing of the two previous crossings into one has been fine piece Of work. II followed confer. ences the railroad officials had on the spot with the city officials and com mittec from the Chamber of Com merce.
 At present tho finishing work on the project is being done hy the in. stalling of sidewalks. These will be completed very soon.
 The crossing has been treated with bituminous material that makes very oasy passage Of autos and vehi- cles over the rails. which despite the fact that they are on a stiff curve. are easily crossed.
 Indians Elect
 Officers of Compounce tribe. |. a. k. M., were elected last night al the wigwam as follows: Sachem. James Marco: senior sagsmorc, James Bird. junior sagamore. William Hummell; prophet. Fred Burgar: chief of rec ords. F. r. Whitely: collector of wampum. Wilbur Hawxhurst: keeper or wampum. Philip Rouleau; degree master. Charles J. Phelan: trustee Tor three years. Lawrence r. Moran: delegates to great council Fred Bur gar. Ralph Jerres. Frank Firth. Harry Quinion and Fred Counter. These chiefs will be installed Janu- ary s.
 Funeral of Arthur Nelson
 The funeral Of Arthur Nelson. a, who died at the Hartford hospital on sunday afternoon. was largely at- tended at his home on East Washing ton street. Forcstviile. yesterday af- tornoon. The Rev. William c. Grif- i'm. pastor of the Asbury Methodist church Of Forestvills. oniciated
 Burial was in the family lot in the Forcstviile cemetery with eommittal services in charge Of Franklin lodge. A. r. and X. NJ. Of this city.
 Mr. Nelson was the son Of Mir. and Mrs. Olaf Nelson of Forest,ille and his entire life was spent in this city. He was member Of Franklin lodge. <. r. and \. M.. and Of Compounce tribe. l. c. R. NJ. He was employed in the traffic department or the stanley Works st New Britain.
 James and Maynard Thompson Of North Main street will spend the holidays with their parents in New York City.