New Britain herald., 1924-11-12

crease slowly but surely, business conditions about the city are begin- ming to take on a rosy aspect, Among the plants, which are showing il big Increase Is that of the Bristol Brass corporation, which is working a full weeks schedule and in addition has departments running nights. This does not mean that the full capacity Of the plant has baen reached as all of the men, who were laid off some time ago. when conditions were not very favorable. have not been taken back, so that full personnel has not been reached.
 Hughes Tn Annual Report
 The annual report of President Frederick c. Hughes of the Cham ber of Commerce is going forward to members today and no doubt 1t will be read with much interest. It is brief clear and concise state- ment of the aims and efforts of the chamber the past year, emphasizing what has been q major point in all activities--securing a spirit of good will, and Of cooperation in com munity endeayors, The report is as follows:
 ITO the members Of the Bristol Chamber Of Commerce:
 '1 deeply appreciate the honor of having been permitted to serve as president Of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce the past year. and it k with great deal of pleasure and satisfaction that l commend to the mbership the record Of activities and achievements summari in the accompanying report, which was only made possible by the unselfish cooperation and loyal support of the several directors and officers, as well as the members drafted into com- pittee service, together with the moral and financial support ot the entire membership.
 We must acknowledge the gen. erous support of The Bristol Press, of the correspondents of the out-of- town papers, of the Endee club in making possible our get-together dinners, of the Bristol club and the Elks club, as well as the splendid cooperation of the mayor and city counciI-indeed. of all of the offi- cials Of the city government who have greatly assisted in making pos- sibIe many of OUT projects for the hetterment of the community.
 We have realized that commer- cia1 and industrial success must largely depend upon the cooperation i and team play of the community and it was in furtherance of this thought that the gct-together din- ners of the last year were held. It is my belief that 'Bristo today is a : better city 10 live in because of the inspiration of these meetings, and l strongly urge upon the entire mem- 1 hership the necessity Of continu- anCe of the fine spirit of coopera- ton and helpfrlness which has been so manifest throughout the past year. There has been an encourage /, ing awakening of the public spirit of the people of this community and greater interest and activity shown . in all civic organizations, which proves that we can all successfully work together in support of worthy community and public improvements which must he made if Bristol is to continue to progress.
 1 T take the liberty of suggesting i that definite steps he shortly under taken toward the securing of an irn- proved state highway along Farm ington avenue: to secure to Bristol it's much-needed armory: and the es- tahlishment of building and street lines upon all streets throughout the city, together with some provision for definite control and direction in the matter of laying out new streets and realty developments.
 While the past year has been one of great progress continued support Of the chamber as the only civic or ganization having broad viewpoint of the needs oS the entire commun- fly. is imperative if Bristol, in it's community, commercial and indus trial life is to continue to he a city of happy homes and successful en- torprises.
 Sincerely yours,
 "FREDER1Ck c. HUGHEs.
 President
 Bristol Chamber of Commerce.
 "Esmcraida" Tonight
 The drastic reading, "Esmeralda" will be presented tonight at the Fed eral Hill school by Miss Mildred Bass Audcrton. under auspices of the Parent-Teacher association of the First School district The event. tonight, will be the first of a series of entertainments, which will be given ieis year by the association.
 Elks Roll En
 Bristol lodge Of Elks will get un- dE way tonight with it's bowling sea- son, when the first pins will be knocked down at the Mclaughlin al- leys on Prospect street, The various teams have hecn selected and inside strategy will be shown tonight as the captains rely on an suspicious start for their teams.
 
 Committees Announced
 Committees for the Merchants Pre-Winter Fashion Exposition to be hold in the new Malone building on Main street during the week of December 1, were announced this morning. The following arc the va rious exposition committees,
 Finance committee. Charles N Gordon. chairman and treasurer: Leroy W. Greene. Thomas Davis.
 (Coutinurd on Page Fourteer)