New Britain herald., 1924-07-03
BRISTOL AROUSED BY
 SIDEWALK CONTRACT
Public Wonders NlO Authorized Work on Memorial Boulevard
COUNCILMEN ARE SURPRISED
Warren (, Warner Chancellor t'm- manier ct sess,nns l.odge-neath nf Henry Ranrnaft-.iclr thaboi New supeFnnmerars

nf Henry Banrraft-,iclnr thaboi New supennnlerhrs
 Who gave oui the contract for The i sidewalk on the south side of the ! Memorial Boulevard" Is the question 1 inc city Is asking, following an in- | auiry, started yesterday hy inc city council. The work is about half done 1 and no one seems ia know just how l inc contract was given out The council has refused To consider bid ' of ss,000 for the work Of laying a walk of light stone, covered With ' nmiesite and the cuncllmen have gone on record that the payment must he 1 made out ot Inc park board apprn- priations, if the work has been order- cd by the park board, No extra ap- propriaiion will he made by the city ! council 10 cover tho expense, ac- cording 10 decision announced today. The sidewalk will bo Of immense benefit, no doubt. according 10 the opinion held by the councilmcn, but they do not wish to pile up further expense on the city at the present time by the addition of the walk. A cnr,ail- ment of some Of the park boards plan may result, if that body Is responsible for tho work, now half complete.
 Win Observe Holiday
 Quiet observance of IndeJendence Day will take place tomorrow when no special program will be adhered to by the city. Band concerts will be played at Lake Compounce and at Rockwell Park and at tho first named resort. display of fireworks will he presented. The business houses of the city will close as will the post office. Because of the holiday tomorrow. the usual Wednesday afternoon half holiday was dispensed with this week. The fac- tories will bc closed over the holiday as many of the plants have started the usual summer vacation.
 Pythians Elect
 Officers of Sessions Lodge, k. of F.. have been elected as follows: Chancel- Tor, Warren C. Warner; vice-chancel- Tor, Raymond Crumb; prelate, Kenyon Ricci: master of work. John Carlson; master at arms, Edward Manchester: inner guard, Harry Tallis; outer guard. J. w. Bunnell; representative. H. F.. Iwarence: alternate, Wallace E. Crumb.
 Henry Bancroft
 Henry Bancroft, 6S years old. died at his home in kenney street yester- day after a long illness, He was na- tive of Forcstville. had spent his en-
 
 employed for many years by the ses- sions Clock Co. He leaves his wife, a sister, Mrs. Marian Preston of New Britain, and three nephews, Frank Preston of this city and Henry and Wilfred Bancroft, both of New Britain. The funeral was held this afternoon at e:30 o'clock at his home, where services were conducted by Rev. Will liam r. Gifin, pastor of the Asbury NJ. F. church. The burial will be in the Forcstville cemetery.
 Chalot Appointed
 Upon recommendation of the police 1 commission Victor Chabot of West | street has been appointed a super numerary policeman and will assume | his new duties at once. The police board has under con- sideration the request of the E. lnsra- ham Co.,, that four supernumeraries be appointed among it's employees. This request is in line with action taken | by plants of the city so that troubles at the factories may be averted should | any arise from time to time.
 Discuss scout Affairs
 Activities of the local Boy Scouts , for the summer were discussed last night at meeting of the camp con- mittoc of the local council at Pine Lake. the preserve of Judge William J. Malone in Forestville. The com mittee members attending were Samuel J. Large, Peter A. Cawley, George l.. Marsh, Frederick E. Scud- der, R. K. l.insley, Dr. E. r. Sanborn, and Dr. Paul A. Park.
 Troop No. will hike to Granby on Saturday while troop number ID will tourney to Meridcn The two trips will take three days so that the scouts will have real taste Of outdoor life.
 To Elks Convention
 Local E.lks ire planning to attend the national convention of the order next week in Boston in goodly mum hors. In addition to many automobile parties, the Waterbury special eN- press to the grand lodge gathering will carry a good complement Of the local lodge. Among those who will attend will be District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Thomas A. Tracey of this city. Exalted Ruler Thomas Malley of the local lodge will also journey to Boston next week.
 Police Court.
 Emil Rcdnan of I9rnington ave nue was fined s25 and costs by Judge w. J. Malone at the police court scs- sion this morning on charge of reckless driving, He was arrested by Officer Joseph Strup. who found the accused had ohscnred his rear num- hcr plate. After his arrest it was found that Redman was not of sufit- cicnt age 10 legally drive a motor car. and the state motor vehicle dcpart- mcnt was notified.
 Funeral of Mir. Garrett.
 The funeral of Adelor Garrett was held Wednesday morning al o'clock at St. Anns church where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by tho pastor. Rev. J. r. Perranlt Burial took place in St. Thomas cemetery.
 CI,autauqua Ready.
 Plans for the reception of inc swarthmore Chautauuua on July II