New Britain herald., 1923-12-28
Bristol Nelus
TWO DAY REST FOR
 BRISTOL WORKERS
Short Shutdown for New Years
 Announced by Factories
NEW DEPARTURE IS BUSY

NH UEI HNlUltu ID Uup Historical Film Proves Disappoint-
 ing at Private Showing-Eforts to Be Made to Keep It Here-Druggist
 Receives Letter From Spanish | Prison.
 Short shutdowns over the New Year | holiday period will characterize the | local factory vacations. according to announcements, being posted in the plants. The New Departure plant, with the largest payroll in the city, announced yesterday closing down on Saturday noon and re-opening on Wednesday morning. giving but two days off. The company is being rush ed with orders so that the two days have been reluctantly allowed. The new forge plant is rapidly nearing completion and when finished will mean that all of the company's forg- ing will be done at the home plant, instead of the concern being compel led to buy forgings from other plants about the state. A big addition to the payroll will also take place as soon as the forge plant opens its doors for the workers.
 Practically all Of the other factories of the city will give only two days over the New Year period.
 Raids Net Large Sum.
 The conviction of six men on charges of liquor law violations at the police court session yesterday morning netted the sum of sl.Ss0.90 for the city treasury. This is the largest sum that has been collected in fines by the local court and aver ages about $500 for each violator, The large sum of money, received. gave the court officials so much ex- tra work that they were busy until early. afternoon. getting the clerical end out of the way.
 Spaniard Knows Jabs.
 Gustave Jabs, druggist at the Hol- ley drug store. heard from an old similar to John B. Doyle of Laurel street, in regard to aiding the writer to be released from Spanish prison, where he is being held. The writer also offered Mir. Jabs s120,000 for the aid in releasing him and securing s360,000, which he had hidden away. The city is becoming flooded with the letters of the old Spanish prison swindle as several are being received every day.
 Discuss Years Program.
 Plans for the coming year were dis- cussed at the meeting of palos coun- cil, K, of C.. last night in Knights of Columbus hall. A class of candidates was also initiated.
 City Film Disappointing.
 The much heralded city historical film has proven a ''flivver," accord Ing to many who saw the reel at | private exhibition this week. The | scenes of historical interest seemed | to have been lunchrooms | md ramshackle buildings, with two scenes Of the police and fire depart nents added to spice up the film. An effort is being made to safely tuck he film away so that it will not leave | he city as many believe the showing 'f such reel in outside places will effect disastrously on the city. When originally proposed, the reel was not avored by the chamber of commerce IS 1t was declared to be a money- making proposition from start to fin- sh and this assertion has been proven y the recent exhibition, according o city officials.
 special stockholders Meeting. Action of great interest 10 stock folders is anticipated for the spe- ial meeting of the shareholders this fternoon at the Bristol Brass corpo- alton office on Broad street. The |. athering began at o'clock and ac- ording to rumors about the city. onc changes in the working Of the liant will result
 COllegians Coming.
 Inc Washington Collegians, com osed Of former Waterbury players. I ill be the attraction on Saturday fight against the West End five at [ led Mems han. The visiting lineup { i'll include Carroll and Dumschott, 2 'ho played for several seasons in the c ,cal uniform. Changes will be made i l the West End array for the con- C st to strengthen the locals. who Q ave been in a slump Il
 City Trarturs Out n The new five ton city tractors were a ut on duty today to remove the first r now covering of the streets this .ason Although but a few inches il overed the thoroughfares. the ma o hines showed their ability to clear z, le pavements for traffic. .L
 College Club Dance in The annual College club dance will il Ike place tonight at the High school 4 when the program will be \ ayed by the New Departure orches- st a. The proceeds or the event will q, devoted to the fund to assist local m rls in their collegiate careers. where d q is necessary for them to complete 1T e courses. About 200 couples have v. ready purchased tickets 10 attend.
 Maine Club Meeting
 The Maine club will meet tonight ,, 1880 o'clock at the C. ]. Root com s.- my hall on Church street. After the =, isiness session. a social program .. l be presented. .,
 No H1ks' Party
 For the first time in years. there N