New Britain herald., 1925-03-26

they further assert that extra ma- chimes have not been provided ex- cept on few occasions. the West- field services has placed extra cars on the run to accommodate theater crowds to Simsbury from Hartford on Saturdays or holidays.
 No Appointments Made
 Contrary to the general expceta- ton, the park board failed to elect any new members last night to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Albert r. Rockwell and the resignation of Commissioner Charles A, Bullock. Mir. Bullock. who will soon move to Thomaston, did not resign until last night and the board failed to accept the resignation, tabling the matter until the next meeting Why the tabling took place was not explained. the board merely moving to take this action, when MT. Bullock announced his in- ability to serve, because of his pres pective residence in the nearby town.
 Rumor has been rife about the city in the last few days that Mayor John F, Wade contemplated the pre- sentation of Mrs. Rockwell's name to the board as the successor to her husband It was also said that the mayor looked favorably upon the candidacy of Executive Manager rI Af kn oF Commerce for the post, to be lift vacant by the resignation of Mr. Bullock, The mayor has failed to commit himself on either of the two names, saying that the board will soon act upon the vacancies. As the board stands now, it has but three members, Mayor Wade and Com missioners William J. Tracy and Wallace B. Crum. with of course, MT. Bullock, technically, until his resignation Is accepted.
 MT. Bullock recently resigned from the plant of the E. Ingraham Co.,, after a service of nearly 30 years to become superintendent of the var nishing plant of the Seth Thomas Clock Co.,, in Thomaston.
 May Awaken Controversy
 The request of Anthony Colipinto, in behalf of the St. Oronzo society of the city, that Rockwell park be granted to the organization on Aug ust 22 for a celebration in honor of the patron saint of the town in Italy, where the members come from was left in the hands of Commissioner Samuel J, Large of the park board for investigation, when the grant was asked last night. The society asked for the use of the park grounds last year and a controversy arose, when the Catholic clergymen of the city opposed the request on the grounds that the display of the church rites in the park and the public demonstration in honor of the saint was not desired by the clergy. Such rumpus arose that the park board finally decided to refuse the request and a monster celebration was later staged at Lake Compounc- by the society. AS the same sort of a celebration is desired this year and the board has put itself on record that the park grounds will not be granted to any society, seeking church demonstrations as a part of its program, without the approval of i the pastor of the church, having an interest in the matter, it is likely that the red hot controversy of last summer will be renewed. Rev, Louis Beccaris of St. Anthony's church, the most strenuous opponent or the celebration last year, has de- clded views on tht subject even to this day, so that, unless the park board changes it's stand, many peo- pie believe that the celebration will not be allowed in the park.
 Admiral Sims Coming
 That Admiral Sims. commander of the American navy in the World War will speak on April 24 at the Community theater, was the an nouncement of the chamber of con- merce this morning. The chamber has tried for some time to secure the naval hero but his complete schedule of dates prevented his To. cal appearance, heretofore. An elaborate reception for the admiral is being planned by the chamber.
 Mrs. Smith Celebrates
 Observance of her eighty-ninth birthday was celebrated today by Mrs. Irene Smith at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. George Tong on Burlington avenue. During the day open house to her many friends was observed and tonight, it is planned to- entertain many more guests. Among those visiting Mrs. Smith this afternoon was a delegation from Gill bert W, Thompson Post w. R. C. Mrs. Smith was given many hand some articles and many bouquets of flowers, testifying to the esteem, in which she is held.
 Attending Road Hearing
 Mayor John F. Wade and ExeCu- tive Manager Earl J. Arnold of the chamber of commerce attended the hearing of the state legislative committee this afternoon at 1:30 at the state capitol on the Unionville- Plainville road improvements. As this city is close 10 the boundaries of both Of the towns, directly af- fected at the hearing and the road in question leads to this city, the city officials decided that the city must be represented at the hearing
 Report On Armory
 Indications from the state legtsla- ture promise a decision on the bill for the local armory sometime next week. The hearing, held few weeks ago. showed very little op- position 10 the bill and it is general ly believed that this city will secure the armory, provided the finance rDrOitfFp nf inc lnpiSl tt1rp ran cpa