New Britain herald., 1924-05-13


 who claimed that because of the dark ness and the unfavorable weather con- ditions of Sunday night, he did not see Leclair until too late. Leclair was caught between the two machines and badly crushed. He is receiving treatment at the New Britain general hospital.
 WCodford Succeeds Riley.
 Announcement was made this morning that at the last meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Con- merce, Arthur r. Woodford, secre- tary of the Sessions Foundry Co.,, was elected member of the board 10 suc- ceed Charles +. Riley, resigned. MT. Riley offered his resignation owing 10 the press of duties at the Horton Mfg. Co. and to the fact that he had ac- cepted the election as president of the Boy Scouts of America.
 The new member of the board has been connected with the Sessions Foundry Co. for a long period Of years, dating from the time when he entered tho concern as office boy. He is one of the well known citizens of the town and has been actively iden- tifed with many of the important phases of community activities.
 Bernard Hynds
 Bernard Hynds. 35 years old, died at his home on Goodwin street this morning after long illness. He had been resident of this city for the greater part of his life and for several years had hecn employed by the New Departure Mfg. Co. He leaves his wife and several small children. Ar engagements for the funeral have not been completed.
 Bristol Briefs
 J. Vincent Donovan of the law office of Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan is ill at his home on Divinity street with an attack of the measles.
 Leroy r. Tucker. the North Main street druggist, underwent an opera tion yesterday at the Charter Oak hospital in Hartford.
 Miss Violet Powers has resigned her post as orgaGist at the Baptist church 10 become pianist of one Of the large dance orchestras in Boston, Mass.
 Romeo A. Perrault of Hoyoke, Mass, is visiting friends in the city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Armand Narcotic of Stoarns street have returned 10 their home after visiting friends in Holyoke, Mass
 Confirmation Announced
 Announcement has been made by the the Rev. Oliver T. Magnell, pastor of St. Joseph's church that large class will receive the sacrament of confirmation on next Saturday after noon at o'clock at the church. Bishop Jehn J. Milan Of Hartford will confer the honors upon the class. In preparation for the ceremonies of confirmation. instructions are being held this week for adults and other members of the class.
 Funeral of Mrs. Hughes
 The funeral of Mrs. John Hughes was held this morning at S;30 o'clock al her home, 66 Seymour street. A solemn high mass Of requiem was celebrated at o'clock at St. Joseph's church at 2 o'clock. The burial took place in St. Thomas cemetery.
 seeking NnndaIs
 The police are on the trall or inc group of Nandals, who threw rotten cggs and vegetable refuse at a house on Chestnut street some time sunday night. damaging the paint greatly. | The vandalism is the first of it's kind 10 be reported here in tho last few years and was of such vicious type tbat no effort will be spared 10 run down the offenders.
 At state Convention
 Grand Knight Richard T. Lambert and Past Grand Knight James J. Jen- nings of Palos council. k. Of C., are attending the state convention of the order in Hartford today as delegates from tho local council. Both dele- gates loft Sunday as the opening ses- sions Of the convention consisted of an complication Of the major de- grec upon a large class of candidates of the Hartford council