New Britain herald., 1924-02-05

 Fisher, foreman: Thomas r. Prior and Cecil Bedford. and their verdict was that the prisoner was not guiltw as he showed superior intelligence over the prosecutors in making the statement that the prosecution was to his own true knowledge and belief, Full of hot air
 Prosecuting Attorney l.. II. Frost was assisted in presenting the facts for the state by Sir Percival De Bus signy de Bourbon dc Winingcr. late of France and the defense was repre- sented by ATessrs. kraig and KreaIi of the K. K. ko. The testimony Of the witness as brought out in the eX- amination<proved conclusively that the egg was first, James Usher proving to be the expert on poultry matters when he stated as a witness that a rooster could lay an cGg. Justice William Cunningham presided over the court room which was crowded to it's capacity.
 Episcopal Church Notes
 Tomorrow, the Archdeaconry meet ing of the Woman's auxiliary will he held in the Cathedral, Hartford. at , D. m.
 Thursday the ladies or the Episco- pal guild will hold 4 food sale
 The parish lcaflet for February is issued and will be sent gratis to any one who notifies t-e rector that he wishes to be put on the mailing list.
 Plainyille Grange Notes
 .RaaE fn Childhood ,,.iIi I, observed by Plainville Grange at d meeting this evening in Grange hall on Pierce street. The committee in charge has arranged an excellent pro- gram for the members and their children and children's games will be played. A general social time will be enjoyed.
 Holy Name Social
 The Holy Name society of the church Of Our Lady of Mercy will hold another of the popular socials in the Legion post rooms Thursday eve ming. Whist will be played and re- treatments will be served. The ad- mission to these affairs is free to members of tho parish and another large crowd is expected Thursday night Prior to the social the com mittecs of the Holy Name society the Altar society and the Children of Mary society will meet for an inn portant discussion.
 Drives Hook Into Foot
 Henry Bryant of the Scottswamp district rural carrier at the post Of flee, suffered a painful injury while cutting ice yesterday near his homo. when he drove an ice hook through his foot. Tho implement which is used 10 snid" the large cakes Of ice to the run away, penetrated through tho foot. Fears are entertained that blood poisoning might set in.
 Bullcn No Better
 Fred Bnllcn, who has been serious Iy ill at his home for the past two weeks with pneumonia. is reported 10 ho no better today Mr. Bullen is having a hard fight for his life and | his condition is still regarded as ,ritical.
 The condition Of Fred Caien, for whom little hope was held out. is re. ported to be considerably improved, Ilthoush he is not yet out of danger.
 thil,lIrn's Matinee
 Messrs. Aspinall and Wilbcr. man lsers Of the Community theatcr, will introduce an innovation in the ron. luct of the thcater tomorrow after. loon when two matinee shows win be 'un, one at l:4j D. m. l the other it D. m. The first win be thn 'eeular matinee show and the second will be a special show for the school hildrcn. This will be greeted with elight by the youngsters Of the town & the feature picture will be Wes. ,y Barry in "The Printers Devil" ',
 piainyillc Briefs
 Mrs Sophie Dexter Of Crown street confined 10 her home with Illness. Lost--Pair of spect8cles double , ms, gold bows, North and East Main , l.. Ply. Phone gl7-3.-adyt.