New Britain herald., 1926-10-21

night through small holes in the floor. It is believed that some caro- less smoker tossed his butt down one Of these holes and that the fire smouldered in the sawdust pile dur Ing the night 10 break out about daybreak school Pupils Listen In
 The Linden street school was wir- cd for the reception Of the radio program from WTIC Hartford yes terday morning, this being the first time that a local school has been hooked up for reception. The pro- gram was made possible through the ! cooperation Of H. Garfield oJnes who installed set for the morning | Three speakers were used in the grades and one in the largest of the high school rooms, hundreds of feet of wire being necessary
 The grade children doubled up in the rooms and listened to the en- tire program, which lasted from lo;45 o'clock until 12 noon. The high school pupils filed into the general assembly room at 1I:15 o'clock and remained until the end Of the program. In order for the i high school students 10 receive the l entire program. it vas necessary to ! Keep school longer in the morning and return later In the afternoon. | All were enthusiastic about the pro- gram and the clear reception caused ! it to be a decided success
 These programs are broadcast | through WT1C by the Connecticut | state board of education each We'd ncsday morning, yesterday being the | third although it was the first time Plainville has tuned in. Only the best in music is given. and before each piece the announcer tells something of interest about the work of the composer.
 The general subject yesterday was !
 Melody" For the primary grades the pieces were Golden Slumbers," , q folk song; Santa Lucia" an ltal- ian folk song: and another melody. The upper elementary grade pro. gram comprised two numbers from "A Day in Venice" by Ethelbcrt Nc. vim soprano solo, 70 Sole Mic" | by Di Capua: and a violin solo, "Serenade,' by Schubert For the junior and senior high schools the pieces were If With All Your Hearts" from Mondelssohn's ora torio, "EIijah;' the Bach -Gounod Ave Maria;" and "The Gondoliers" from "A Day in Venice" The gen oral subject next Wednesday will be harmony.
 Local Pythians Honored
 Mrs. Irving B. Carter of the local Pythian Sisters temple was re-elect- ed 10 the office of grand mistress of finance at the grand temple session held in, New Britain this week. F. E Aspinall of the local K. Of P. lodge was elected grand keeper of records and seals at the grand lodge session hold at the same place and time.
 Rain Prevents Game
 Yesterdays downpour prevented the scheduled football game between Plainyill2 high school and the Bris- tol high school second team and 1t was called off indefinitely. The To- cal eleven will next take the field in Monday afternoon, when 1t plays q return game with the Southington team which recent ly defeated it here. Last year Plain vile turned the tables after an early defeat and, with its late improve mcnt adding potency to it's argu- ment. it hopes to make history re- peat itself.
 Baptist Church Social
 The calendar social to be held to- morrow evening at the Baptist ., church parlors promises to be an enjoyable affair. A good program has been arranged. and light re- will be served. Members , of the church and congregation and their friends are cordially invited to attend.
 Henry Trumbull Honorcd
 Henry Trumbull has been appoint ,d to the ways and means commit- lee of the state Chamber Of Con- nerce. This is one of the most im- oortant committees of the chamber md is in charge of many matters of policy and administration. MT. rrumbull. who is treasurer Of the rrumbull Electric Mfg. Co.,, is presi- tent Of the Plainville Chamber of Commerce..
 Peck Spring Bowling
 The Peck Spring department and Screw Machine went back at each ,ther at Hart's alleys last night. the ;crew makers taking two out Of ( hree strings but losing the pinfaIl | " Is pins. The vicissitudes Of Cav ( .naugh featured; he made 6S for he low score of the night and came a ,ack with 11O for the evenings { ,igh single The scores: