New Britain herald., 1924-12-13

tp ItHponu VI sVNeIhl tHtpIes, lne singing Of the college songs was es. pecially well done and the whole event was capped in tho final num- bcr, Bright College Years" when all of the Yale men In the audience were invithed to sing upon the stage with the members of tho clubs. Equally merltorious with the singing numbers were the selections by the bgnlos. the Hawaiian guitars and the Yale orchestra. After the program in the theater dancing took place in the high school gymnasium until l o'clock, Music was played by the Trinity orchestra,
 The event last night was directed locally by George C. Clark as chair man. assisted by Judge Newell Jen- nings Judge Roger s. Newell, Ful- Ter F. Barnes, Frederick G. Hughes, Charles T. Trcadway and Gales r. Moore,
 Crcsccnts Tonight
 Tho fast playing Crescents M Manchester will oppose the Company l. five tonight at Red Mems hall, while the Partners of New Britain will play tho Boys club quintet of this city in the preliminary contest. Dancing will follow the games LuGg and Zitarski, former stars of the Boys club fves of recent. years, will be in the National Guard lineup.
 Hotkoski Chosen
 Announcement was made today by the war department of the appoint ment of Francis l.. Hotkoski of { Pond street this city, 10 the propa- ratory school at Fort DuPont, Della ware. to study for the examinations for entrance 10 West Point. He is among the enlisted personnel of the regular army and was chosen for the preparatory study, because of the fine showing he has made since en- listment. Following an intensive course Of study, he will take the military academy examinations on March 3 and if successful will be en- rolled as cadet.
 Funeral Of Mrs. Larson
 The funeral of Mrs Gustaf Lar son was held yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at her home at T Fourth avenue. Services were con- ducted at o'clock at the Swedish Lutheran church in Forestvile by 1T rtY I-t, Burial took place in the Forestville cemetery.
 Auxiliary Elects
 Officers have been elected by the auxiliary of seicheprey Post, Ameri- can Legion. as follows:
 President Mrs, Herbert Clayton: first vice president, Mrs. Nora Ban- lar: second vice president, Mrs. VaI- more Pilon; historian, Mrs. Harry Perkins; chaplain, Mrs. Samuel Butcher: treasurer. Mrs. Ruth Ses- sions; secretary, Mrs. Ruth F. Pfennig: executive committee,- Mrs. A. J, Counter, Mrs. Morris Missal. Mrs. Robert Ryan. Mrs. George Linstead, Miss Virginia Valentine, Mrs. Harold Joy, Mrs. Harry c. Francis and Mrs. Raymond McFar- land. The officers will be elected at Ia meeting to be held In the Legion hall on December 30.
 Former Pastor To Speak
 Rev. L. H. Dorchester, pastor of the First Methodist church in Hart ford and former pastor of the Prospect Methodist church in this city, will preach att the morning service of Prospect church tomor- row morning at 10:45. The Rev. Dr. William F. West, pastor of the church. will occupy Dr. Dorchester's pulpit in Hartford.
 Dr. Dorchester will also address a union meeting of the Mems club and the Arym club of Prospect church to be held in the church auditorium tomorrow noon at 12:10. His sub 1ect will be Why I Am a Metho- dist"
 Scarlet Fever Discovered
 I'' put "dS lilduB lO tUe 0eaItn department this morning of two cases of scarlet fever on Rockwell avenue, when youngsters of 9 and 10 years old were afflicted. Both boys were removed 10 the isolation hospital at New Haven for treat ment.
 To Play TaftNilIe Five
 The West Ends basketball team will play the strong Taftville Army and Navy five at the high school gymnasium this evening. The local team has played two games already this season. winning from the Kaceys of Hartford and losing 10 the Cres- cents of Manchester.
 William Clayton Granted Divorce
 Judge Newell Jennings in Super for Court yesterday granted William Clayton a divorce from Edith M RuStgrove Clayton on the grounds Of adu)try. The couple wor married April @7, 1911, and had one child, born November. 1914. In September. 19@". the couple separated and in July, 1924, child was born to Mrs. Clayton. Her employer is accused Of the paternity of the second child. Attorney J. T. Mathcr represented Mrs. Clayton.