New Britain herald., 1924-09-13

tween the two groups was that one was trained and the other was not
 It was the same story in the Civil war, the speaker said He quoted one writer as having said that il either side were properly equipped there would have been no question about the outcome Thy were like couple of mobs, the. speaker said, and at Bull Run, the fact was em- phasized, one side gaining and then [retreating before an onslaught of the other. -... Physical Condition
 The war taught one other lesson, he said, the lack of physical fitness among the men of the United States. It was found, upon examination of the men in time of war that only 40 or 45 per cent were physically pre- pared to enter conflict. Great Brit ain was in an even worse state. Out of every nine men, three were well equipped physically, to enter the army.
 He spoke of the great example of the late Theodore Roosevelt and of the method he had of keeping him. self in physical condition.
 His plea for preparedness on the part, of the United States was inter esting. There were about 50 resi- dents present and the committee was disappointed in this, because of the good quality of the talk by Lieu tenant Colonel Seymour.
 The exercises last night were opened by a concert by the Girl Scouts drum corps of New Britain. This group rendered group selec- tions in a manner that would do credit to players far older.
 Two groups of solos were render ed, one by Oscar Benson of East Berlin, who sang, as one of his num- bers. Lest We Forget" a stirring song which was heartily applauded. The other group of songs was ren- dered by Arthur Brunelle of East Berlin and his offering was received with great applause.
 Colonel Seymour was escorted to the platform by color guard, con- sisting of representatives from the American Legion and the Sons of Veterans and he took his place amid deafening applause.
 Before the close of the exercises, Rev. Vernon L. Phillips. pastor of the Keasington ConEregationaI church, was called on to speak and he responded in an impromptu manner, this being his introduction to the residents of Berlin street. He made good impression on the citizens with his talk.
 The exercises closed with the pledge of allegiance to the flag, led by Miss Mary Griswold, superin- tendent of schools in Berlin.
 Will Attend Hearing
 Several Berlin people are plan ming to attend the hearing before the Public Utilities commission re- Earding the petition of Robert German and Theodore Wagner of New Britain for permission to run a bus line on the turnpike between Meriden and Hartford.
 This hearing is scheduled for 2 o'clock next Thursday afternoon at the state capitol and, as many resi- dents are interested in the projected bus line, it is expected that there will be a representative delegation from town. It is expected that First Selectman George R. Carter will be present as one of the ad- vocates of the line.
 Stolen Car Found
 Harry J.. Higgins of 74 City avenue, New Britain, reported to the Meriden police last night that his car had been stolen in Meriden some time during the evening The Berlin officials received word that the car was standing along the road near the fair grounds this morning and the owner notified. d..
 Slight Accident on Pike
 An automobile driven by Miss Helen Johnson of New Britain was involved in a slight crash yester- day afternoon on the turnpike neaI here when it was struck by ma chine driven by W. H. Hibbs of the Hotel Bond, Hartford. Slight dam. age was done to Miss Johnson's [ car.
 Shower for sfiss volE
 A miscellaneous shower was ten.