New Britain herald., 1924-10-30

- - - accused men. in that vieino had appeared before In court and had been fined sl0O and costs as the result of arrests, which followed tho playing of an "oh. May" game at Rockwell park early in the sum rher. The court thought that while clemency should bc extended be- cause of the extenuating crcum- stances, the serious naturs of the offcnses and the duty owed 10 the city and state, requlT cd that ample punishment be given.
 Discusses Faith The enduring quality of Christian iai,h was eloquenty portrayed last nlrh. at the Community heater 10 an audience of nearly 1,6tt pcople by Fred B. smith, nJlod intcrde- rominational spsGSe". He has c,r- cied the globe several times and has spoken in the principal cities Of this country in the in.g~ec:J of religion. In his talk. Mir. Smith said there might be a breaking down Of the Christian life but there could be no letting down Tn the faith, which re- mained an immortal quality. lie cited lynehlnGs and inob violence as examples of a deterioration in morale but said that the faith was present and always asserted itself later to curb outbreaks. He asked ot his audience that three things be done; that they read the Bible. at- tend church and pray If these three things were done, the Chris tian faith will be greater strength ened, NJ. Smith declared
 J. Ernest Andrew of this city pre- sided at the gathering and intro- duced MT Smith. Prior to the talk, psalms were sung by the Commu- nifty Chorus, which was organized after the evangelical campaign Of a year ago in the tabernacle on Roots Island.
 Many Attend Whist.
 Success of the whist party and dance last night at the Elks' hall under the auspices of the women Of St. Joseph's, church, netted neat sum for the fund for the erection Of the new ediiice. Despite counter at- fractions large crowd assembled for the card playing and the dancing which followed.
 Complete Bridge.
 Opening Of the new concrete bridge over the stream on Preston street took place yesterday thereby relieving inconvenience to. traffic as the highway was closed for several weeks. Before the work could be attended to. the city had to buy water rights from neighboring prop- erty owners so that the little water way will be closed for the future. The new bridge makes a great im- provement in the locality and elim- mates dangerous condition as the old bridge was declared to have been weakened
 Occupying New Building.
 Occupancy of the new building erected by Judge William J. Malone on Main street at the rear of the post office has been started. Two motor car firms have already taken up quarters on the ground floor while Mayor John r. Wade has also opened real estate office. The new building is of fireproof con- struction through and when fully equipped will cost nearly 5000
 Voting Lists Complete.
 Completion of the lists of the voters of the city has been an- nounced by the registrars, who have made a minute survey of the entire electorate in an effort to bring the lists to date. The new voters have been added and in the future no criticism of the registrars for insuf- ficient lists can be made and the day of the caucus without a check list is past. For the last few years a checklist at a caucus was a joke as no up-to-date list was available. The last list was made in 1914 and since that time many changes have taken place.
 The new lists are on file at the city clerks office and a number of copies have also been printed so that all political candidates have been furnished with the names.
 Town Committee Meeting.
 State Central Committeeman John Kennedy of West Hartford will dis cuss campaign plans with the local Democrats at the meeting of the town committee on Friday night in the headquarters in the new Malone block on Main street. The details of the closing rally of the cam- paign, which will take Place on afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at 'he Princess theater, will also be .alked over. Dhe speakers at the rally will include former Congress- nan Augustine Lonergan, Johnstone Vance. candidate for congress, and Philip Troup of New Haven