New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

f the Three Fools at the high school
 theater in the most ambitious pro-
 duction yet undertaken by the or ganization. The final dress rehearsal ! last night showed the roles to be ad-
 mirably cast and the details of the production went off with the regular | fly Of clockwork. Fine properties and careful action mark the show. Dur ing the internlission period, a concert program will be played by the New Departure orchestra. Advance sale of tickets shows the house to be nearly all sold out. an epoch in the history Of the local theater.
 Funeral Of Mrs. Lynch
 The funeral Of Mrs. John Lynch was held this morning at her home on Tulip street at S:30 o'clock and solemn high mass of requiem was. celebrated at 2 o'clock at St. Joseph's church by the pastor, Rev. Oliver T.
 Magnell. Burial took place in St. Thomas cemetery.
 Augustine Lonergan Coming
 Word has been received by tho en- tertainment committee of the Bristol club that former Congressman Angus tine Lonergan Of Hartford has con- sented to be the guest of the club on
 Friday evening. February %, and give an informal talk to the members from the subject, Woodrow Wilson As l Knew Him.
 This announcement will immedi- .taIR t. be saved as Congressman Lonergan has a large number of friends in this city who know him 10 be especially well qualified to speak on this sub ject.
 When Congressman Lonergan was running for congress he gave Bristol a considerable amount of time and attention, and Bristol has always given him a vote of confidence.
 Paddock to Speak.
 A large audience is anticipated for tomorrow evenings meeting at T o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal church, when Charles Paddock, the fastest sprinter in the world, and con- sidered the super-athlete of modern times. will speak on the subject, "The Spirit of Sportsmanship." The young people of the city have evinced con- siderable interest in the coming of this noted athlete, and indications point toward a large audience, espe- cially of young people.
 Mir. Paddock holds 23 world rec ords, and is also noted as student writer, gifted speaker, leader of nd
 Mir. Paddock is listed as a fluent speaker, and has been described by the Literary Digest. as "the feetest human being on earth" He is an in- spring speaker and has a brilliant mentality.
 During his last year in Pasadena high school he enlisted in the field artillery and was commissioned sec- ond lieutenant at Camp Zachary Tay- Tor. He went 10 France for the in- ter-allied service championship. and his record there is history in the ath- letic world. In 1920 he went to Europe and won the far western and national and world championship honors in the sprints. But his bril- liant athletic career .n the past flye years has not been allowed to inter- fere with his Sunday school class in Pasadena. where the blond-haired athlete resides.
 Auto show Plans.
 It was voted this morning by the show committee of the Bristol auto mobile dealers that in connection with the sixth annual show to be held Ns.l March 1 10 8, there will be installed one of the latest type radio outfits which will be in use throughout the week. Owing to the splendid pro- gram that is announced for the week it is expected that this will be an feature of the show.
 Tho show committee consists of N. F. Nystrom, chairman; Steven Nj. Cushner, of the finance, music, ticket and decorations committees: E. J. Arnold. catalogue and publicity, and Roy Hurlburt and Carl Aymett of the exhibits and floor committee. They are making arrangements for a'show hat will fully sustain the reputation of the local association for producing displays.
 The show will be known as "springtime Motor show" and this will be true in fact as it is to be strictly an open car show. This de- cision was passed on the evident rend of the buying public in re- urn 10 open car models. Several of he late 1924 reactions will bc on An innovation is being aI..- ,c no admission charge and the pub ic will be free 10 come and go as hey please. the only exception being hat children under 12 years Of age will have to be accompanied by ldults.