New Britain herald., 1925-02-19
Bristol Nevs
CITY IN MOURNING
 FOR AZ. ROCKWELL
Industry and Business Pause
 During Obsequies Today
MANY ATTEND SERVICES

Board of Relief Holds Last Meeting
 Tomorrow -- Company L Wins
 Against Southington-Girls' Club
 Elect-Parcnt- Teacher Asso. Meet
 The honor Of a city 10 a great man was paid today when business stopped this afternoon during the obsequies of Park Commissioner AL bert F. Rockwell The New Depar- ture and Bristol Brass companies, at whose head he had been for many years, closed and stores closed from ? until o'clock. The city offices closed from o'clock for the after noon. Curtains in the banks were drawn firm until 3 o'clock, while the services were being conducted.
 The funeral services were conduct ed at 2:S0 o'clock at the Prospect Methodist church in charge of Rev. ISNg ii- hoA NiNobSis pth'oIOl VI iLiI First Methodist church of Hartford, formerly pastor of the Prospect church. Burial took place in the plot in the West cemetery, owned by the Rockwell family, which is located on little rise which commands view of "Brightwood," the palatial family home.
 City officials and other citizens united to pay the last respects to the man whose life had been entwined so inseparably with the city's pro- gress.
 The active bearers were Wallace E. Crumb, Charles A. Bullock, Menus l.. Lawson, Judge Roger s. Newell, Mayor John F. Wade and Carlos V. Mason. The honorary bearers were H. M. Owsey of Hartford, Arthur l.. Shipman of Hartford, George l.. San ford of Hartford, William s. Ingra- ham of this city, Judge Newell Jen- nings, r. II. Johnston of New Brit ain, Ralph Gamble of New York, and J. A. Davis of Jamestown. N. Y.
 Music at the services was in charge of Isaac E. Clark of Waterbury, di- rector of the choir of the Prospect church. The flowers were arranged by Mrs. Lee Rockwell, Mrs. Paul M. Hubbard, Mrs. Fred l. Beach and Mrs. Menus L. Lawson.
 Full Masonic rites were exempi- fled at the grave by Franklin lodge, A. F. S5 A. M., of this city, with Past Master Joseph Russell presenting the ritual. Mir. Rockwell had served a term as Worthy Master of the local lodge and had served in various oth- CT offices in the lodge.
 Park Board Acts On Death
 As a mark of respect to Park Commissioner Rockwell, who has been a member of the board since it's organization. the board at it's regular monthly meeting last night transacted no business except to ap- point a committee to bring in suit able resolutions at the adjourned meeting to be held next Tuesday night.
 The committee consists of Park Commissioner Roger S. Newell, Samuel J. Large and Charles A. Ballock.
 Board of Relief Meeting The final meeting of the board Of relief to listen to appeals from the assessments as prepared by the board of assessors, will be held in the council chamber of the City hall tomorrow afternoon from 1 to 3 o'clock. At the previous sessions of the board of relief only a few prop erty owners appeared. To Help Chucrh Women of St. Joseph's parish as- sisted the building fund for the new edifice materially last night by the proceeds of the whist party and dance at Ellis' hall, A large atten- dance made possible the raising or substantial sum.
 Masonic Official Coming
 Past Grand Master A. G. Hallock, superintcndent of the Masonic Home at Wallingford, will be tho guest of Franklin lodge of this city on Monday night, when he will ad- dress the special communication of the lodge. After the address, the third degree will be eXemplified upon class q candidates. Because of the extensive program. the com munication will convene at 6:3o in- stead of at the usual hour. 7:So o'clock.
 Miss Ford Chosen
 Miss Agnes Ford has been elect cd president of the Girls club of the Wallace Barnes Co. Other of- ficers have been chosen as follows: Vice president, Miss Anna Lamb; secretary, Miss Mary Engels; treas urer, Miss Ida Bossi and chairman of the house committee. Miss Minnie Roberts.
 Elks Gather Tonight
 Republication of the ritual will be in charge of the past exalted rulers at the meeting of Bristol lodge of Elks tonight. After the V?