New Britain herald., 1926-05-19

Appointed Police Surgeons
 Dr. B. B. Robbins. now city health officer. and Dr. B. F. Dona- hue were appointed police sur Eeons at the recommendation Of Mayor Wade Some time ago Chief of Police F. T. Beldon suggested that regular police surgeons be ap- pointed, instead of having the po- lice officers calling upon any phy- sician in the city when a doctor was needed at police headquarters. The board of police commissioners thought well of Chief Belden's recommendation.
 50 Years n Lawyer
 Attorney Noble E. Pierce com- pleted 50 years as a practicing at torney yesterday. He graduated from the Union Law college at AL bany on May s, 1878. and was sworn in as an attorney on the same day. He practced for two years at Hornell N. Y, and then returned 10 his native town here in June, 1878, where he became as- sociated in the practice Of law with the late Squire Samuel p. Newell.
 In 1893 he entered a partnership with former Governor Marcos Hol- comb Of Southington and the firm maintained offices in Hartford, Southington and Bristol. This part nership continued until 1910 when Judge Holcomb, as he was at that time. was elevated to the superior court bench.
 shortly afterward former Senator Pierce's son was admitted to the bar and the law firm of Pierce 6. Pierce was organized by the two men with principal offices in Hart ford. This partnership has contin~ ued since that time.
 Senator Pierce has always been active in the public affairs of this city. For about forty years he has been at the head of the education department Of Bristol as a member of the old board of school visitors and later as q member of the board Of education. He has been chair man of the board of education since its existence.
 Testimonial Dinner.
 AS testimonial 10 the completion of his 50th year in the practice of law former Senator Pierce was ten dered d banquet at the EIks club last evening by 60 members Of inc Bristol lodge Of Elks.
 The dinner started at 6:20 with Judge William J. Malone at his best as toastmaster. Lobster and roas; duckling were on the menu. After | the dinner there were addresses by Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan, Judge | s. Russell Mink, Judge Joseph F. 1 Dutton. Attorney Nobel F.. Pierce | and Charles E. Riley. all of this city; William II. Carpenter of Plainville. i and Judge Robert F. Taft and At ! torney George Hanrahan Of Union |. vile.
 In behalf Of those present, Judge | Malone presented Attorney Pierce i with a brief case.
 Acting Mayor Judd.
 Councilman Homer II. Judd was named acting mayor, to serve as chief executive of the city during the absence of Mayor John F. Wade, hy the council last night. This ap- pointmont is for four months.
 Legion Held Responsible.
 Seicheprey Post, No. 2, American i Legion, is 10 be held responsible for the upkeep and maintenance Of Lc- ] zion headquarters in city hail. The headquarters may be used by any veteran organization in the city, but i the American Legion post is to be i held responsible by the city coun- cil.
 Sewer on Newell Road.
 At the next meeting Of the coun- l cil. hearing will be held on the ! matter of putting in q sewer on ] Newell Road
 Bristol-Waterbury Line.
 A hearing will be held in Water ! bury on Tuesday, May 25. on the i proposed bus route between Bristol i and Waterbury. The Bristol and ! Tramway Co. has pc 1 titioned for the right 10 run busses . between Bristol and the Brass City, | and the hearing will be held before ! the public utilities commission. . Mayor John r. Wade Of this city . may attend the meeting.
 Eagles Activities.
 The degree team Of the NauEa- ! tuck aerie of Eagles will come to 1 Bristol next Sunday afternoon to in- i'iate a class of 35 candidates for Bell City aeric of this city. Grand . and national officers will be present at the ceremonies, which will be fol- lowed by social session.
 Next Tuesday night, the officers Of 1. the local aerie will go to Ansonia, where they will initiate d large class Of candidates for the aerie in that city.
 Bremen Called Out.
 The fire department was called out last night about o'clock to fight a forest fire that started on Pine street. near Pine lake. The fire | was not near any buildings and the | fire warden was called out, who, with his assistants. eXtingulshed the blaze.
 Lambert Goes Home.
 Policeman Timothy Lambert, who ! was badly injured over week ago | when he was iammed against a tele- graph pole while riding on the run ming board of an automobile, was l. discharged from the hospital yester day afternoon. The policeman Is still | from his injuries, but the | first fears. those that his skull was