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New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
NEWS CLASS HEARS
 STORY OF AFRICA
Rev. William Ross of New Britain Is Interesting Speaker
CRUELTY OF WHITE MEN
Enst Brrlinites Make Merry At Com- munity Club AGair--Deatll of John Colyick - Workman Injured Garage Here-Othcr Items,

Rev. William Ross, pastor Of the First Baptist church, New Britain, lccited some of his experiences 1n Africa, at a meeting of the Mems Djb,e class of Berlin last night at the community house on Berlin street. He told many stories of life on that continent.
 He began his address by saying that he did not go out as a nisslon- ary.. He went to Africa for the pur- pose of exploring, pioneering and giving medical aid 10 the natives He has always loved travel, he said He was born on a ship at sea,
 He told a brief story of his life, saving that his home was in Scot land and that he started out in life with the intention of becoming a doctor After two years of study at a medical institution, he felt the call to go to Africa, to which he re- sponded, as many Englishmen did.
 He said that Americans have no conception of the Africans, judging from the negroes here and in the south. They are as two different nationalities.
 Rev. MT. Ross told of the many changes which have come about in Africa since he arrived there. When he started his journey into the in terior the railroad extended for a distance of 20 miles; now the Cape to Cairo railroad covers 5000 miles. There is no place in Africa which has not been explored, he said.
 He gave an outline of the history Of Africa since it was first brought to the attention of the world by the Portuguese. The northern portion was known, but no one knew what existed along the east coast, The Portuguese explored the east coast in. the 14th century and, in 14S4 the Congo river was discovered.
 Met Famous Explorer
 Stanley, the famous explorer, was in Africa, during part of the time that Rev. Mir. Ross was active there and the speaker had the pleasure of meeting him at one time. Stan ley was an Englishman of poor par entage, who was sdpted by ar American. ss
 Eight years were spent in Africa by Rev. Mir. Ross. He said he went there in the late '7os. in company with three other men. He and g mechanic took the first steamboat ever seen on the Congo, up thai stream. At one point it was neces. sary to take the boat to pieces and carry it 300 miles overland.
 He paid a tribute to the early representatives of the Roman Cath ollc church, who did notable worl among the natives. These men set tied there about 800 years ago ant their fidelity, high purpose and grea accomplishments will live forever He said they lived up to the highes traditions.
 However. following the death O these first pioneers, others took theil place. who had no such love ol spirit of sacrifice, he said. Thes' men sympathized with and came h contact with the traders and wit messed some of inc separations O African families, when the father were taken onto the slave ships.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

sing of old time songs by entire organization, under direction of Mir. Lamberton of the Hartford county "Y.' The program was brought to a conclusion with a short talk by Rev. A. c. Fuller, pastor of the East Der lin Methodist church.
 A group photograph was taken of the affair in the course of the eve- ming. It was adjudged the best of the many social times held by the ! club during the past year and 1t is expected that the coming year will see increased activity for the organi- zation.
 The election of officers was post ! poned until next Wednesday evening, on account of the lateness of the hour.
 John Colwick
 John Colwick, 65 years of age, dies yesterday afternoon at his home on the Beach Swamp road, Kensing- ton. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, one son and nine grand children. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9;30 o'clock l from the Greek Orthodox church, New Britain, and burial will be in | Fairyiew cemetery.
 Workman is Injured Charles Burhams, employed at the | Square Deal garage, Berlin, suffered a broken leg yesterday afternoon as he was digging a hole near the gar age, A large portion of the dirt fell on him, buprying him nearly to the waist. breaking one of his legs, He was taken to the New Britain Gen. eral hospital for treatment.
 Truck Comes to Grief
 A small delivery truck came to grief yesterday as 1t was about to round the corner from Pennington | avenue onto Berlin street. The | driver, in preventing the car from striking another vehicle, caused the machine to skid. It crashed into a pole and one front wheel and a fender were smashed. No one was hurt.
 Surprise For Teacher Miss Susanne Cobey, a teacher at the Worthington school, was given surprise party by a number of her pupils yesterday afternoon after school hours. The occasion was her birthday. She received many gifts from the children.
 Farmers Club Meeting
 The Berlin Farmers club will meet Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of First Selectman George B. Carter A poultry expert will be present and will d2liver a talk on the raising of chickens, A luncheon will be served after the meeting.
 Board of Relief Meetings
 The Board Of Relief will meet at the assessors office at the town hall on February 2. 9, Is and q from until o'clock in the afternoon to consider appeals from the doings of the assessors on the list of 1924, All appeals must be made within 20
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New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
Basketball Game.

The Junior group of the Hartford County Y. M. C, A. will send its bas- ketball team out for the first con- test tonight in Simsbury when the local hoop tossers will tackle the strong Granby quintet. The locals hope to come home with the bacon and are out to repeat their achieve mentS of last year.
 PiainNillc Briefs.
 The annual supper and meeting of the Congregational church will be held this evening in the church par lors and all contributors and mem- bers are urged 10 attend. Important business will be transacted.
 Miss Irene McGrath has entered St. Francis hospital in Hartford. where she will undergo an operation for appendicitis.
 Fred Bacon will give an exhibition Of club swinging at the Rebekah lodge meeting Monday evening,
 Our sale continues one more week ending Jan. 17,--20 per cent discount on entire stocE. H. A. James, 53 West Main street, Plainville.-advt.
 For Sale;--Dodge demonstrator Mileage 2,O0o. Bargain, Roberts garage.-adyt.
 For Sale-One hand made violir one hundred and ten years old Set w. L. Barr 106 Whiting street Plainville, Ct.-advt.
 Chairs caned by hand, guaranteed
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
School Book Changes Costly

School book changes in Kentucky have hit large families in same sec tions severely. according to Profes- sor l.. C. Bosley, superintendent of the DanviIle city schools. One father has protested the cost which amounted to 80 for one child in the eighth grade. In one instance, the county had to pay s2OO where chil- dren could not afford the price of the changes which were made in accordance with state regulations.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

moved by the wholesale by the health department, marking the end of the scarlet fever scare. Prac- tically all of the affected people have recovered and are able to be about again. The health depart- | ment Is endeavoring to get the cards off as quickly as possible. Court Recesscs The ecclesiastical fate of Bishop
 Brown was taken under advisement by the appeal board at the conclu- sion of the arguments at noon. The court announced an adjournment for three hours. Members of the body refused to say whether it's opinion | would be given at that time, but counsel for both sides expected it. Bishop Brown himself sounded the final note Of his appeal from the verdict of guilty returned in the trial court. In a firm, resonant voice, the white-haired defendant re-af- firmed his doctrine of symbolism and assured his judges that 1t would
 ever be his meat and drink to the the will of God"
 The personal note followed plea l for reversal by Attorney Sharts, the bishops chief counsel, in which the l whole proceeding was denounced as an incredible folly"
 Lawyers Agreement we could view this trial with | more calmness," said MT. Sharts, If
 we could believe these heresy seek CTS were trying to do something more
 than merely drive Bishop Brown out | of this church. They denouice him l because he does not accept literally 1 the statements ill the creeds, but they 1 themselves are not such fanatics as
 to do that which they seek to force
 upon him.
 T certainly hope this will be the ! last heresy trial this or any church I may ever witness.
 When they hung Jesus to the Cross. the Jewish Hierarchy thought , they had stamped out pernicious doctrine. So thought also the later | Hierarchies when John Wiekliffe's i bones were burned and his ashes i scattered so that no trace or remem- brance might be had of him, and l when Savonarola was burned in ] Florence and John Huse executed in
 middle Europe, But today the doc- 1 trines of all these heretics prevail 1 among millions.
 Seumas McNianus Coming In behalf of the building fund of
 the new St. Joseph's church seumas ! McManus, the Irish poet, will deliver his famous lecture on Sunday after
 noon at 2:SO o'clock at the Princess
 theater under auspices of Division
 No. l A. o. II. The poet IS cele-
 brated for his writings and his lec-
 lures and many local people have already enjoyed his address. Tire : advance jacket sale indicates that
 the seating capacity of the theater will be taxed.
 Progress on the new church has
 advanced to the finishing details as practically all of the major cons truction work has been completed. The stained glass windows will soon
 be in place and the interior fittings
 will be soon installed. It is the de-
 sire of the pastor, Rev. Oliver T. Magnell, to have the new church
 ready for occupancy by the early
 summer at the latest.
 Marriage Return.
 A return of the marriage of Jo-
 seph J, O'Brien Butler of this city
 and Miss Mildred Leland Carlson
 of 150 Homestead avenue, Hartford,
 has been received at the office of
 the city clerk. They were married
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New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
SOUTHINGTON NEWS

The southlngton club has elected the following officers; President, Harold M. Rogers; first yice-presi- dent, George W. Edwards; second yiceLpresident. Ernest Hobson; treas urer. Dr. William NJ. Degnan; finan- cial secretary, Raymond K. Martin; executive secretary, Edward l.. Bar ker; executive committee. George l.. Curtis and Adolph J. Trapp.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown Us during our re- cent bcreavment in the death of our beloved wife and sister. We thank them also for the beautiful floral offerings received.
 slgned-John W. Johnson and family.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

A proposal that Q nurse be hired to direct the Southington Public Health association will be brought before the meeting of that organi- zation Monday evening. The plans outlined call for a salary of s2,500 year, with a months vacation in summer and ten days in winter. A woman experienced In both social and nursing work is desired. as she would be called upon 10 direct the nurses and lay her own plans for the work of the association. There are still several matters which have not been settled by the nurses com mittee, which will report this 10 the association, and it is known that the subject has caused considerable lack of harmony.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
Murphy'S All Stars
49 f 1 S6 New Dep1rture,
4J3 4JU 5E4-l4vI Holy Name Social.

The Holy Name society Of the church of Our Lady of Mercy will hold another one of it's popular so- ciaIs this evening in the American Legion hall on Whiting street This affair will be open to the public and cards will be played and entertain ment will be furnished and dancing will be enjoyed. Large numbers are
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

work. Leonard. 62 Pierce Street Plainyille.--adyt.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
ID. &L." Chats - My Country, May She Always Be in the Right, But My Country, Right or Wrong

The above words were ut tered by no less a person than Stephen Decatur, the illustrious Patriot.
 Did he actually mean, that if his country would delib- erately and mercilessly com init a great wrong, he'd be so true and loyal to her? Hardly!
 Rather, he felt that the Country he loved and knew so well, wouldn't, under ANY consideration commit a great wrong!
 We say: Our Customers Are ALWAYS Right" Peo- pie after all want nothing but a square deal. And should there be a person who is unreasonable in his demands, we usually yield. Why? Because that person will see his error in time, and prove the best Adver- tisement we have.
 Dauiasnn * IRurnthal
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

The First Congregational church will hold it's annual meeting this evening. with supper at o'clock, followed at o'clock by the busi- ness meeting.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

and who will be lndueted into office tonight are as follows; Noble Grand, George F, MillerI ylce-grand, Verne II. Wyman; recording secretary, All Ian Nj. Raymond: financial secretary, Leon A. Thomas. and treasurer, lry- ing B. Carter. i
 Following tho meeting and the work. q supper will be served and a social time will be held. 4 program Of entertainment has been prepared and members of surrounding lodges ave been invited to attend.
 Sequassen Corp. Annual.
 The annual meeting of the stock holders of sequassen Corporation, Inc, was held last evening at 1880 o'clock in the directors rooms In Odd Fellows block on West Main street. Four new directors chosen to serve for the next two years are as follows; R. J, Coe, Robert B. White, A. H. Richards and A. M, Raymond.
 The reports of tho officers and the accountants who audit the books were made and accepted, The audi tors report Is one of the best that the corporation has ever had in its existence. It shows that there Is a total of undivided surplus of s14,- 900 with liabilities ranging away be- low this figure. The corporation has also paid dividend of per cent on It's stock ever since it's organiza- ton. It is one of the best thriving organizations of Its kind in the state.
 Following the stockholders meet ing, the board of directors elected of- iloers as follows: President, R. J, Coe, reelected; vice-president, A. H. Richards, reelected; secretary, W. E. Wilber, reelected: and treasurer and assistant secretary. Allan NJ. Ray mond, reelected. A prosperous year is anticipated during 1925.
 To Elect Officers.
 Martha Sewing Circle will meet -Triday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ethel Schcrr on Strong Court at o'clock. All members are urged to attend as officers will be elected at this meeting and other important business will come before the Ses. sion.
 Surprise Birthday Party.
 Afbin Johnson was pleasantly sur. prised last evening at his home al Mountain View by about 20 of hi. friends who called on him to hell him celebrate his birthday. Despite the surprising visit, q night of mer' riment was spent. Musical selec. tions were rendered by Mrs. B. H Gilbert and Wallace Bunnell at tho piano, and buffet lunch wa! | served.
 NJ. F. Church Notes. The Probationers' class will mee' this evening at o'clock in the M E. church, and it is hoped that al members will attend,
 Regular prayep meeting will be held this evening in the church al 7:45 p. nl., and cordial invitation is extended 10 all to be present. Play Match Game,
 Murphy's All Stars took two falls out of three on the New Departure bowling team last evening at the Recreation alleys, making another scalp which the local pin topplers can add to their imposing collection, In total pinfall also, the PlainvilN team nosed out their opponents by margin of IS points. The scores of the match last night are as follows: Murphy'S All Stars.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
To Elect Officers.

Martha Sewing Circle will meet -Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ethel Schcrr on Strong Court at o'clock. All members are urged
 to attend as officers will be elected at this meeting and other important business will come before the Ses-
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

St. Paul's Episcopal church has elected following officers for 1925: Senior warden, Charles l.. Russell junior warden. Clarence L. Carter; clerk, Alfred M. Smith,: treasurer, F. T.. Jackson; vestrymen, George A. Hubbard, B. E. Smith, James Morris, George F. Jackson and Rich ard L. Goodwill. TheS church, un- der Rev. E. B. styring, has ppos- pered during the past year, the membership having increased con- siderably.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
Hnar,i of Relief Meetings

The Board of Relief will meet at the assessors office at the town hall on February 2, 9, Is and q from 2 until o'clock in the afternoon 10 consider appeals from the doings of the assessors on the list of 1924, All appeals must be made within 20
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moved by the wholesale by the health department, marking the end of the scarlet fever scare. Prac- tically all of the affected people have recovered and are able to be about again. The health depart- ment IS endeavoring to get the cards off as quickly as possible.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

The recently elected officers of Se- quassen lodge, I. 0. 0. F.. will be ln- stalled at meeting of the lodge In Odd Fellows hall this evening. The work will be carried out by District Deputy A. J. Bsrnfleld and his staff of Pequabuck lodge, No. AS, of Brs- tol,
 The officers who have been elected
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

Announcement has been made of the coming ma-siage of Miss Anna Bartusewicz. daughter of NIT. and Mrs, Frank Bartusewicz of Bristol street, to Arthur MasthaY son of John Masthay. The wedding will take place on Monday morning, January 26, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
 The new officers of Union Grange will be installed at the meeting to- morrow evening in Oyley assembly hall.
 Miss Frances Tobin. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. James H. Tobin of Bristol street, is reported as some what improved. She has been seri- ously III with scarlet fever.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

Wonx Tribe, I. o. F. NJ. will hold an important meeting in it's hall on North Main street this evening.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

Florence Lala, six, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Lalla of Liberty street, Is i'll at her home with diph- theria, and the house has been placed under quarantine.
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The officers who have been elected
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The southington Business Mems association. the Exchange club. the Women's Civic club and the D. A.. R. will present the comedydrama, The Ghost Between" this evening in the Town hall
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

A return of the marriage of Jo- seph J, O'Brien Butler of this city and Miss Mildred Leland Carlson of 15Q Homestead avenue, Hartford, has been received at the office of the city clerk. They were married
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Arizona state miner., 1925-09-19


sheer East Face of Longs Peak, ''King
of the Rockies" And it is there that
was enacted last winter the grim strug-
gle between man and mountain that
thrilled the mOuntaineers of the
world. That dread East Face did not
stop Agnes Vaille and Walter Kiener
But altitude and storm killed Agnes
Va1lle after the summit was won
crippled Walter Kiener for life and
did to death Herbert Sortland in an
attempt at rescue. And from his lofty
eyrie on the Twin Sisters Kiener looks
out day after day and night after
night on these very places. picture
No. 81
Rocky Mountain is the most popu-
lar of all the national parks. Tabosa
Valley, at the foot of Longs Peak, is
its south entrance. The Twin Sisters
rim TahOsa's cup on the east; the
crest of the vast granite heap is the
park boundary. Hundreds each sea-
son climb the Sisters for the magnifi-
cent view, the alpine flowers, the fan
taStic timberline. This season thou
sands instead of hundreds have worn
deep the steep and narrow trail It
is the Twin Sisters plus Walter
Kiener. Men and women of prosaic
lives are fascinated by the tragic and
thrilled by the heroic.
TahOsa-Land of the Dwellers in
the Mountain Tops-is 5000 feet up
in the Colorado Rockies. The south
Sister rises to 1884 feet; it's Twin to
II 1856 (NO. p. If your eyes are good
you can Just see from Tahosa Kieners
Lookout on the bare granite summit Of
the north Twin. His sheltered cabin
is hidden from sight.
Longs Peak rises to 1926 feet. It's
slopes are deeply SCARED by ancient
glaciers. 1t was not ascended until
1868-and then with great difficulty
from the west and by way of The
Notch. Finally was found a compara-
lively easy trail from Tahosa Valley,
which able-bodied men, women and
youngsters can safely travel with
competent guides. About thousand
visitors year make the ascent. But
not more than six winter ascents have
been made.
The famous East Face Of Long Peak
Arizona state miner., 1925-09-19

rises 2,455 feet from Chasm Lake in
was believed by all mountaineers to
be impossible of ascent In 1922 q
Princeton professor made the ascent.
Since then it has been climbed sew
eral times by experts. The dotted line
shows the only way up (No. u. All
of these ascents were in summer.
1t was this winter ascent of the
East Face that challenged Agnes
Vaille. The daughter of a wealthy
Denver man, she had chosen a busi-
ness career and was secretary to the
chamber of commerce. MOuntaineer-
ing was her avocation and she could
justly boast that no man in the Colo
RADIO Mountain club could outdo her.
Walter Kiener is a Swiss who had
established a reputation in the Alps
before coming to Denver about two
years ago. He has done much climb
ing in the Colorado Rockies and had
frequently been the companion of
Miss VailIe.
Agnes Vaille, Elinor Eppich and
Kiener left Denver Saturday, January
10. Sunday at 3 a. m. they reached
Timberline Cabin 11,3OO feet up on
the regular traiD. At 9 a. m. the two
climbers left for Chasm Lake and Miss
Eppich returned to Tahosa Valley
Darkness found the two climbers only
part way up the East Face. After a
favorable day the thermometer had
dropped to II below and the wind had
risen. They decided to climb up
rather than down. They reached the
summit at a. m. Monday.
There is no shelter there; they had
to keep moving. The regular trail
down is on the west slope They
chose a shorter route down the north
slope. Few have been over it, even
in summer. They had both used it.
There is no trail. BY 9 80 they had
descended about 750 feet.
AT this point, the most difficult of
this dangerous route, Miss Vaille lost
her footing and slid down over rocks
and snow for $50 feet She assured
Kjener she was not hurt. But it was
found that her feet and hands were
partly frozen. With Kiener's help she
went on a hundred feet or more. Then
she was exhausted, though unbroken
in courage.
Kiener left her for help at 1920
a. N. He reached Timberlne Cabin
at / p. m. There he found a relief
party of four men: Herbert SOrtland.
Jacob Christian, Hugh Brown and his
son, Oscar Brown. Leaving Oscar
Brown to keep the fire going, Kiener
led the others back up the mountain.
Just above timberline Q1,500) Hugh
Brown had to drop out. At 1880
feet Herbert SOrtland, twenty-three
years of age, could not keep up and
was sent back. Kiener and Christian
he had given up hope Of returning
alive-reached Agnes Vaille at 4 80.
She was dead-and had been for