New Britain herald., 1924-01-19

talks on vital topics, being given at the Bristol club.
 Synagogue Fund Swelled. The fund for a local Hebrew synagogue was given impetus by the entertainment of the Talmud Torah association on Thursday night at Red Mems hall, when a substantial sum was realized for the movement. The fund will be aided materially in the next few weeks by other means so that supporters of the movement feel confident that tn institution will soon be reality.
 ElagpoIe Criticized Again.
 The fagpole al the high school is again bone of contention after the discussion of the bill for the equipment had been criticized for time. The city council voted to in- stall A pole 6s feet in height, after Architect Wilson Potter. who had charge Of the high school plans, had said pole of that prescribed height would be in harmonious proportion to the school building. The park board wanted a 100 foot pole and the extra s225 for the greater length was raised by subscription. Now some Of ] the councilmen contend that the pole is out Of proportion and | that a much larger flag will be need i ed. Incidentally, the park board has been accused of putting in" on the council.
 Get Permission To Sell Plant i Permission to dispose of property ] Of the Bristol Mfg. Co. in this city to satisfy claims against the concern was granted yesterday in the superior court in Hartford by Judge L. P. Waldo Marvin to the American Trust Co. of this city, receivers for the con- corn. Judge s. Russell Mink ap- peared for the receivers.
 It was reported yesterday that the total claims against the company amounted to s4o7,576.70 while the cash on hand as of January 15 was sS27 7,50e.64. One of the largest cred itors, who held note for sI0G.oo against the company agreed to waive his rights until all of the other cred itors have been paid. thus making the creditors position even more greatly assured, The company plans to pay the creditors in full but will begin with an initial payment of 75 per cent and will pay the balance within a short time. The first piece of pro- porty to be disposed of will be the tract Of land in the rear of the post office, while the warehouse and the local mill will be but up for sale within a short time.
 Capture Boy Burglar
 Officer Henry Joglinsili arrested a i2 year old boy this morning who confessed to several breaks" in the last few weeks. When first taken in charge the boy broke away but was later captured.
 setting Windows
 Work Of setting the windows in the new st. Joseph's church has been started as the open winter has a- lowed great progress on the edifce. Practically the whole Of the sacristy in the rear Of the structure has been closed in and the steel work for the remainder of tho church is in place. The walls arc rising rapidly under the direction or Contractor Edward l.. Dunn, who has had charge of the stone work since the breaking Of ground.
 Tax Onicc Busy
 Preparation of bills for the persona al tas has started with a rush at the office Of Tax Collector Francis E. Riley who has added extra help to meet tho emergency Two of the high school training classes are receiving practical experience in the office dur ing tho rush season. As soon as this work is completed the office win have rnotler big rush on 10 send out the tax bills for the June accounting.
 Grange installation
 Installation or the officers Of the Bristol Grange took place last night at Red Mems wigwam with Robert Andrews Of New Britain in charge. Following the degree ritual an cnter- tsinment was presented.
 D. of [. Installation
 Palos circle. D. of l.. will hold its of officers on January 22 Bt a meeting in Red Mems hall. The will be followed by ban- 1uot and entertainment. State officers have been invited to attend the meet Ing.
 piyies Tonight
 The fast playing DiXies will oppos Inc West Ends tonight at Red Mems nall in the second meeting of the season between those ftes. Tn the sariier encounter. the Hartford ouin- ,t defeated the locals. who were in slump. but tonights score is ex- 1ected 10 be a differcnt matter. The Nest Ends have apparently recovered heir playing speed as shown by the ictory over the Hartford Kaceys last vcck end anticipate a 1-in tonight.
 C. Uf C. Sol'iaI Icb. 2S
 owing to the great success that has ttrrdsa the teo Eet-together events f the Chamber Of Commerce this esson. and to the particular success hat featured the January 18th event. he dcmard from members for an- ther event ir the near future has .ru 90 insistef that the committee nrou1ccs the date Of Februsry eT or the third social event of this sea- on.
 This tentative date has been assiEn- d in order that the Endce club rooms ,ay be r. served. and that the social vent can take place in those quar- re.
 < meeting of the entertainment: committee viii be held within 8 few ays when definite plans win be -orked out for the event. Tndica- ons point tO an attractive program. ftb features varying somewhat from ,o affair recently held. being replsts