New Britain herald., 1924-02-23

l The frefghters soon discovered the source Of the smoke and the flames
 were extinguished after about $100 damage had been done. This is the first ] tine in the history of the department 1 where the fireInen have discovered the l blaze and then informed the property 1 watchman of things amiss in q plant.
 George Scott, fleet outfielder or the New Depa rture nine, has entered St. i Francis hospital in Hartford to under go an operation on his right knee. be- cause of an injury, suffered on the diamond last summer. .Scotty" was forced out Of the local lineup late in the season and to play again this year. < piece of cartiledge must be removed from the injured knee. Dr. Joseph |. O'Brien, a noted bone specialist of Hartford will perform the operation.
 shenandoah Equipped Here The navy's monster air fighter, the Shenandoah is equiped with 72 New Departure ball bearings. according to an announcement today by the local concern. The flyer has the local products located in important parts of the electrical system, which was built by the Dolco company, General Motors subsidiary.
 The fast Golden Rods quintet of Ninsted will play the West Ends to- nigne at Red Mems hall. The visitors recently defeated the DiAies of Hart-l ford. after that five had defeated the locals twice. Dancing will follow the contest.
 Two New Policemen
 Addition Of two new policemen has been provided for in the city esti- mates by the city council after the :ic- cessity had been shown by Chief Ern- est T. Belden. \ new motorcycle of- tIcer will be put on duty and another man will be assigned to the patrol- mems ranks 10 take care Of the grow iEg demands or the city for protec- tion. The value of the motorcycle de- partment was clearly demonstrated last year, when the service was first added. The police reports for the last few months have shown a grip by the police depart ment on the criminal tendencies of the city and no waves of crime, as have been reported in nearby places, have taken place here. A few baff- ling burglaries were rounded up with in short time and altogether. the de- partment has revealed itself as very smooth working piece of machinery.
 Successful Presentation.
 The presentation of Three Wise Fools' last night at the Community thoater was as big a success as Inc premier showing last week. The pro- duction last night netted I substantial sum for the benefit Of the Health Protective league in its fight against tuberculosis.
 The Community theater will be the scene Of the premier presentation of "Tyrants' on Saturday. March I. after which the show will open it's Broad- way season on March 3.
 Helen Of Troy, N. r." will be the attraction on March when the New ! ork company Of that show will pre- sent the comedy to local theatcrgoers.
 Hughes To Speak.
 Industrial Ideals" will be discussed oy General Manager Frederick c. Hughes Of the New Departure Mfg. 70. at the meeting Of the Congrcga- ional Brotherhood on Sunday noon r the parish house. X paper showing that ideals arc the mainstays of in- .ustry despite the contrary opinion Of many people, has been prepared by Mir. llushcs. MT. Hughes Is also pres aent of the local Chamber of com ncrge