New Britain herald., 1925-06-25

Der Of Commerce for the past three years regarding curbing Of question able soliciting and house-to-house canvassing of doubtful nature, the cooperation of the local organization with the city fathers in the curbing out-of-town carniyals coming to Bristol, and various endeavors of like nature have eliminated In the eX- tension of this service on a large scale.
 Only recently there was announc- cd from the Chamber offices the checking up of various projects that had been brought 10 the attention Of the chamber, and in one particular case the chamber. working In CO., operation with the police depart ment, advised against the granting of license for soliciting proposi- ton. In another case investigated by the chamber, an advertising propo- sition calling for rates of $l00 per page was also negatively acted upon.
 Detective Engaded.
 President Frederick G. Hughes Of the Chamber Of Commerce am nounced today that his organization had engaged the services of the William J. Burns International De- tectiye Agency to protect citizens from the sale of fake, fraudulent and worthless securities.
 Yearly Loss S120,00O.
 A survey was recently made by the agency rendering this service and it has reported to the Chamber of Commerce that the estimated loss per annum in the city of Bristol from Investments by the citizens in worthless securities amounts 10 ap- proximateIy s120,00O. The national loss is estimated by this same agency at approximately S6O0,000.
 The service which the Chamber of Commerce is 10 operate in conjunc- ton with the Burns Agency consists of furnishing free information 10 any citizen upon inquiry on the standing and record of any com pany offering an unlisted security or on any unlisted security thus offered.
 Tournaments Under Way
 The golf course of the Chippanee Country club is the scene of great activities. The condition of the grounds is improving every day, and the occasional showers coupled with the warm sunshine, have help ed to knit the turf in good shape. The putting greens are in good con- dition due to the care and attention given them by the efficient profess sionsl in charge, Thomas Dawson. The fairways are as good as can be expected for such new ground. and l by next year should be equally as good as the best of courses in this i vicinity.
 The tournament committee, under the guidance of Charles B. Simmons, chairman, has worked up some tour naments 10 be played this year which will create great interest in golf. Already the annual spring tournament qualifying round has been played. with the results as fol- lows:
 F.. T. Alcott vs. R. W. Bailey Bailey up.
 William Riley ys. J. J. Hemmel Riley up,
 Joseph Deyine vs. Thomas Patter' son. Patterson ? up.
 V. R. Dutton vs. Thomas Crow Dutton up to play.
 R. k. Mcleod vs. Herbert Ma rom. Maronn up 10 play.
 $. T. Thorpe vs, Frank Jennings Jennings up to play.
 J. H. Hurst vs. Harry Barthelo mew. Hurst by default,
 C. R. Riley vs. Gales r. Moore Jr Riley by default.
 Joseph Devinc surprised all hi' friends by winning the prize for tho low net qualifying score which Wal played last Saturday,
 July Fourth Activities July 4th will be big day TOT al members of the Chippanee Countr! club. With a fair day there will b' activity noted not only on the cours, but also about the clubhouse. Ther' will be dining room service a ls carte throughout the day. SteWar Robbilard is making arrangement so that he will be able to care for large number on that holiday.
 The entertainment committee ha' made arrangements for a display O fireworks on Fourth of July evening The set pieces are 10 be erected ant these and other fireworks will be SC off under the direction of skilled op orators from New Haven. In addi ton to the set pieces there will h' aerial bombs and sky rockets tha should be most beautiful and quit in keeping with the spirit of the day It is the intention of the entertain .ment committee to have the fire works set off as soon as darknes falls and as early in the evening a possible. so that the children o , members may have the opportunit of enjoying the fireworks program
 Commencing at 6:3O o'clock th evening of the Fourth and continu ing until midnight there will b