New Britain herald., 1926-04-13

died at St Francis hospital Saturday afternoon, wero held this morning. Rev. Bernard Mccarthy of Washing. ton conducted solemn requiem high mass at o'clock at the Church ot Our Lady ot Mercy. Rev. Patrick Mccarthy of Brandford was deacon and Rev, Father Connors of st. Francis hospital, Hartford, was sub deacon. In the sanctuary were Rev. John F, Fay of the local church and Rev. William Lailin of Forcstvilic. Rev James Tyler of Naugatuck was master Of ceremonies,
 Al the offertory Miss Laura Far rell Of New Britain sang Pie Jesu." James Dunn Of Bristol sang Twill not be Long, We'll Meet Again" at the conclusion of the service, and as the body was borne from tho church Miss Farrell rendered "I Come To Thee" The pall-bearers were Will liam Onion. Leroy Warren, Walter Crouch, Thomas Kennedy, William Gregory and Edward Prior,
 Burial was made In St. Joseph's cemetery, the commiUal service be- ing conducted by Father Connors, assisted by Rev. Bernard Mccarthy, Rev. Patrick Mccarthy and Father Tyler.
 The floral offerings were especially beautiful, and exceeded In number and beauty those at any funeral held here in many months
 The Cook garage was closed for two hours during tho funeral serv- ices.
 Legion Meeting
 At the meeting Of Brock Barnes post. American Legion. last night transportation committee 10 arrange for means of travelling to the re- mainder of the county meetings to be held this year was appointed. II consists of Howard Warren. Frank Radcliffe. Pierce Clark and Harold Clark.
 On Thursday night the deciding bowling match with the New Britain Tennis club will be rolled at the local Recreation alleys The Legion pin topplers took the first match here, but tho Tennis club finally broke the winning streak of the locals when the two teams met in New Britain. Much interest Is being taken In the third encounter, and a large crowd is expected 10 turn out. The members of the post will attend the meeting Of the Boy Scout troop on Friday evening.
 (. of c. Banquet
 Final plans have been completed for the annual Chamber of Com merce banquet to be held tomorrow night In the Masonic temple. The principal speaker will be Willard Rogers. president of the Hartford Advertising club; Mir. Rogers Is a really brilliant speaker and will take Know New England" for his sub iect. Governor John H. Trumbull, a member of the local chamber, will speak. while the third address of the evening will be State Senator Frederic (. Walcott Of Norfolk, chairman of the state finance con- mittee. H. T. Washburn of the Plainville Casting Co. will be toast master. The tickets are going fast.
 Notes
 Two new cases Of measles were reported to Dr. George F. Cook, local health officer. today.
 M. J. Sasek is erecting a new home on South Washington street.
 R. J. Coe is moving the house which he recently purchased from the high school site to q new loca- ton on Linden street.
 Myles Limeburner has started con- struction Of new building on his property on Hillside avenue.
 A, H. Mirante of New Britain has four lots on the Standard Street tract.
 Four rooms, all conveniences. 137 | Broad street. Plainvile.-advt. i
 Tenement to rent. J. l.. Carter, New Britain Ave, Plainvllle.-advt.
 Constable Fred Callen. Jr., is Ill at his home on East street.