New Britain herald., 1924-10-18
MRS. SESSIONS, 76,
 DIES IN BRISTOL
Widow of Manufacturer Known
 for Many PhilanthrOpis
ACTIVE IN M. E.. CHURCH
New Voters Being ''sIade" Today Bristol Brass Mutual Aid Dance Pleasant Social Function - State Changers Visit City.

Mrs. Maria r. Sessions, 76 years old, one of this city's best known women, died this morning at her home, 60 High street, after an ill., ness of four months. She was the widow of the late John H. Sessions, a manufacturer of this city, who was known practically throughout the whole country.
 Mrs. Sessions was an active mem- Der of the Prospect Methodist church and was known for her many philantropic acts. The announce ment of her death this morning caused city wide expressions of re- .gret.
 She was born in West Avon. Conn, on September 8, 1S4S. She was married on May 19, 1869 and has since resided in this city. She held many offices of various church organizations. She was particularly interested in missions and at the time of her death was treasurer of the Women's Foreign Missionary society of the Prospect church. For years she was president of the Ladies' Aid society and active in its affairs.
 She was treasurer of the W. c. T. IU. when it was first organized in this city.
 At the state convention of the W. C. T. U. which closed here yester- day, Mrs. Sessions was flttingly re- membered by the delegates.
 Mrs. Sessions was also & member of the Katherine Gaylord chapter, D. A. R., of this city and of the Gamma Reading club.
 Mrs. Sessions was first taken i'll about four months ago. After a severe attack she recovered suffi- ciently to go to her summer home at the Thousands Islands to recover. Upon her return to her home in this city, she suffered another attack. She leaves one son, Albert L. Ses- sions, president and treasurer of the J. H. Sessions 6 Son Co. Inc, and four grandchildren, Paul B. Sessions, Miss Ruth J. Sessions, John H. Ses- sions, 3rd, and Miss Judith H. Ses- sions, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held at the home on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock for members of the imme- diate family. Funeral services will follow at the Prospect Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Dr. William B. West, pastor of the Prospect church and the Rev. AT. thur H. Goodenough, former pastor of the church, will officiate. Buria will take place in West cemetery.
 "Afaking" Voters
 The board of selectmen and the city clerk were kept busy today making" voters for the November election. The city clerks office where the board sat, was kept filled throughout the day by the appli- cantA
 It has been found by the leaders Of the Democratic and Republican parties that a large number of peo. pie, who should have applied for places on the voting list, had failed to do so and consequently must wait another year for the opportunity. An effort Is being made by officials of both parties to have ali the appli- cants visit the selectmen so that they may secure the right of franchise.
 Want Full Time Registrars
 Agitation Has been started about the city for the changing of the Ipresent system of voting registration by having full time registrars. Un. der the present system, according tc the supporters of the new plan, the registrars are on part time.
 As result, the caucus lists are not up to date and other omissions have been made. Under the full time system two or more registrar: would have the listing alone to do
 Bristol Brass Dance
 More than 100 couples attended the dance under auspices of the Bristol Brass Mutual Aid association last night in the corporation restau. rant on Broad street. Sandstrom'l orchestra played the dance program which included round and square dances. Refreshments were served
 Changers Have Meeting
 Changers from all over the state gathered at Red Mems hall las night, when the third and fourth de- Rrees were exemplified by the loca