New Britain herald., 1924-02-21

] 0 clock on Sunday morning at the Trinity church. Rev. William F. Downes, will preach at St. Johns i chapel in ForestNille at S:30 o'clock on Sunday morning.
 Water Rates Increase
 Slight increases in the water rates for the city were announced this morning by the water department. l The changes do not become effective i for the smaller users as the rate re- mains the same up to consumption of 50,00o feet. Users of that amount will find an increase of one cent for each 1 100 cubic feet. The lowest rate for l the users Of 400.O0O cubic feet was formerly 1-2 cents d 100 cubic feet but in the future will be cents, mak- l ing a raise of about 1e 1-2 per cent. The first 10000 feet will be the same as before at the rate of 10 cents, making a total of SIS for the amount. The rates become effective March l. Rene yanassc Rene Nanasse. 10 years old, died at the home of his parents, Mir and Mrs. Amede Vanasse, of Union street yes- tcrday. following an illness with heart trouble. He was born in this city and was a pupil of the southside school. Besides his parents. he leaves brother and four young sisters. The funeral will be held at o'clock on Saturday morning at St. Anne's church, where a solemn high mass of requi, m will be celebrated by the pas tor. Ii Rev. ]. F. perreault. The body will b placed in the receiving vault tI, Ntfts n al in the spring.
 More Water Used
 Daily consumption Of water through out the, city during January was s,- SlS. .00f rsllons. which is an increase of 27s.OGO gallons for the corresponds ing perit l Of 1923. Several big fires contribut d materially to the increas- cd water use during the month.
 Trains Late
 Trains we're running late this morn- ing, despite the good weather. one of the wors offenders being No. i7is. the train due to leave here at 9:i0 o'clock for Hartford. which was near ly an hour late. This train makes a New York connection and also con- nccts for the Springfield division so that ms iy through passengers were sent by tay Of Waterbury 10 connect with th, New York train at Bridge port, so that no great inconvenience was experienced by those who had ar rived at the local station in time to board the Waterbury train. which left at S:5g o'clock. The Springfield pas s,ngers were left in the lurch. how ever.
 Install Larger Main
 Decision was made at the meeting of the water board last night to install fl 10 inch main on Stearns street from Goodwin to Oakland street to replace the present inch main. which is in adequate to supply the growing needs Of that section. Work will be start cd as soon as good weather permits the laying of the larger pipe. which aill furnish better fire pressure.
 Man, Ialls Reported
 Many falls on icy sidewalks were reported this morning. making much work for the claims committee of the tity council as an imposing history of broken limbs. sprains and ruined clothes will bc presented al thn next ge ssion Of the city solons. The walks were cleared oT promptly after the storm yesterday but many property owners failed to use sand or ashes to improve the dangerous conditions which resulted when water frozc on the surfaces. Tn some places. pedcs- frians found the open highways the cnly places to walk.
 Library open
 The library will be open tomorrow as usual. according to an announce ment this moraing hy Librarian Charles l.. wooding. This decision was made to accommodate the large num- Der. who wtli wish to use the seading rooms on the holiday.
 No Mall Delivery
 No delivery Of mail viii 5e made By the city carriers on washington's Birthday. according to an announces uent of Postmaster William X. Hayes today. The patrons win tow will be open until noon while the usual dis patching and receiving of mails will go forward.
 "Helcn of Troy. \. S." Coming
 Winner and Vincent. in association with George Jcssel have, according to ,lI accounts. knockout musical hnt h Helen of Troy. <. F." which win 5r the attraction al the Community hcat.r on March 1. after it's long run n New York. This musical piece. With story by George s. Kaufman and Marc Connolly. and lyrics and music ,y Bert salmar and TIarry Ruby, has | highly capable east and an e5icient ineing and dancing chorus of ths ~etticst girls of the season. Helen of rroy. \. N.' has all the component ,arts that go 10 make up an evening # resI joy in the thester. This piece Jas been a big hit since seen nearly year ago.
 New YofL I'iay Opcning
 The opening presentation Of Ty- ants" New York play. will take ,lace on March at the Community heater. The show sill open its New fork season On March 5. For the irenier performance critics from sotham and the Broadway scenery giii be at the local playhouse. The how was written by an author from rienna and the focal presentation will ,e the first in the English language.