New Britain herald., 1923-12-26

of the Elks Christmas fund in the role Of Santa the annual yuletide 1 party of the local lodge on Monday 1 delighted hundreds of children and proved the most successful in years. During the afternoon. Christmas en- tertainment took place and gifts of all kinds on the huge tree in Elks hall were given to the assembled young sters by the genial Kriss Kringe. In addition to the children's party, the local lodge. helped make A merry Christmas for many Families of the city by the distribution of well filled baskets Of eatabes and articles of clothing.
 Manners Have Party.
 The local ku Klux Klan held q Christmas party at o'clock on Christmas morning in a big lot off curtiss Lane. with about 100 members attired in tasteful "nighties' in at- tendance. The enclosure was roped off and all rites of the society for the furtherance of Americanism was duly observed. Instead of the proverbial Christmas tree, all aglow with pretty lights. the Klan had a twentieth cen- tury touch. with a blazing cross. which instilled the proper Kris Krin- gle spirit within the shivering throng. The cool air of the morning did not allow enthusiasm to mount to a high pitch so that the gathering dispersed before the early morning services of nearby churches began. As far as can be learned no gifts in observance of the holiday spirit were distributed. because of the absence of the usual Santa Claus and his tree.
 Police Court
 Rocco Rafanello was sentenced to jail for 30 days by Judge William ]. Malone at the police court session this morning on charges of violation Of the liquor laws. The accused took an appeal.
 John A. ZeiElowski was allowed to go under continuance of his case for six months, after he had been charged with vioation Of the liquor laws.
 James T. Besscfte
 James J. Bassette, v years old, Of is7 Park street, died yesterday at his home after a short illness. He was born in Pike River. Canada, where he was engaged in business for 40 years before moving 10 New Bedford, Mass. After a short residence there he removed to this city, where he has lived for the last 14 years. He leaves his wife. four daughters, Misses Irene and Ona Bessette, Mrs Marcel SerNis and Mrs. Stella Fissette. all Of New and three sons. Joseph, Jerry and Louis Bessette. all Of this city, The funeral will be he'd at o'clock on Thursday morning at St. anne's church. The burial will be in st. Thomas cemetery
 Bristol Briefs.
 Captain Thomas r. Gucken of the ccal police force, visited friends in ,riden yesterday.
 Fernet Dutton Of New York. spent Christmas Daytat the home Of his Councilman and Mrs Frank x. Dutton of Summer street.
 Dr. William O'Connell Of Brooklyn s visiting relatives and friends in forestville.
 Mir and Mrs. Ralph Joerres of rerryNillc avenue are spending the holiday season at the home Of Mrs. oerres' parents in Wakefield. Mass.
 Miss Mildred Rowe of the New jaSen School Of Gymnastics. is spend- ng the holiday recess at her home on Prospect street.
 Miss Erma Gillis has resumed her luties al the Bristol National bank liter spending Christmas Day al her .ome in Boston
 Cyril Gaffney of New Britain visited riends in the city yesterday.
 William Fisher Of Hoston University. ; spending the holiday at his homo n Franklin street.
 William I.ysaght Of New York is isiting friends and relatives here.