New Britain herald., 1925-03-09

youngsters fretted and the possiblli- ties of disease germs has also been considered by the managers. Moth- CTS arc up in arms over the pro- posal to limit the shows to odkr children and adults and say that they cannot attend the entertain- ments unless they leave the children with kind neighbors.
 Since the inauguration of the two show program On Sunday nights. many families have attended and the move of the managers will dis rupt this family diversion, some mothers think. Others, however, heartily approve the plan, saying that the managers have made a sound move.
 Art Displays Undesirable
 Art displays, especially the works of the old masters, may be accept able in the school rooms of the new high school but displays of living art on the gymnasium floor during dances will not be tolerated by the local police department. Officer William W. Thompson was com pelled 10 order one couple from the dance floor on Saturday night, when several dancy dance twtrlings and steps resulted in display which many people thought rivaled the re- cent eclipse. The young woman was informed that she must desist from dancing until she put on more clothes and in a huff, she left the hall shortly afterward.
 May Celebrate Raise
 Plans are being discussed by the local post office employees for a ban quet in celebration of the recent act of the president in signing the postal increase bill. The new bill means substantial salary check on March I for back pay to January 1 as the bill Is retroactive to that date.
 Ball Tickets Welcome Tickets to the police ball are being welcomed about the city as the re- turns for the event, which will take place on April 17 at the high school gymnasium, show a splendid re- sponse. The program will include an entertainment in the Community theater, after which the dancing will take place in the gymnasium. The proceeds of the event will go to swell the police pension fund. Church Buyer Wanted Anyone wanting an old church may strike bargain with Rev. Oliver T. Magnol for the old St. Joseph's church, according to an- nouncements made yesterday at the inauguration of services in the new edif1ce. The old structure will soon have to leave it's present site ad- joining the Federal Hill school and unless sold will be torn down by the church corporation.
 | Last Forum Meeting. "The Public Library is the last place in the world in which to writo book" was one of the many start l ling assertions made by Dr. Dallas Lore Sharpe, professor of English at Boston University, at the last 1 open forum meeting of the seaAon | held in the Congregational church last evening. Dr. Sharpe criticized the lack of vocabulary in the mod ern day use of the English language and gave examples to show how cer- tain descriptive adjectivcs covered everything.
 After faying the modern school system, he stated that the proper way in which to bring up future yan- orations was in the open places un- | hampered by ConVentiOnajity. He be- l lieVcd that every youth should be 1 put out alone ill the open to give | him the necessary self determina ion to do things He stated that the l. brares and schools were merely the tools with which to perform great accomplishments and were not the material for such accomplishments
 His subject, "The Lost Poet and Prophet was based upon the asscr- tion of President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University to the effect that while this country had produced great leaders in business and commerce, it had never pro- duced a real prophet or philosopher. His discourse proved why this was true.
 The meeting was presided over by Rev. Ernest L. Wismer, and 15 minute organ recital by Mrs. l.. L. Beach preceded the meeting.
 Discuss Licensing Bill.
 Discussion of the bill, presented several days ago to the state legtsla- ture, relative 10 the licensing of real estate men took place at the monthly i luncheon of the local real estate l board this noon al the Elks club. 1 Senator Samuel C. Doty of Hartford, ! a well known Capital City realtor, | told of the necessity for such a bill | and gave instances of the benefits 1 to be derived. His remarks were ably supported by Rev. George C. l Gilbert of Middletown, who also fa- vors the licensing Of real estate men. | Following the talks, the bill was dis cussed by the local realtors, the sen ttmcnt of the meeting being in favor of the bill.
 Eagles In Legislature.
 Plans have. been perfected by Bell | City Aerie, F. O. E., for the attend anCe ot about 50 members of the or der at the hearing before the ju- 9S1i