New Britain herald., 1926-11-04

port has been forwarded to the state.
 On recommendation of the super intendent it was voted that Friday, November 12, be visiting day for all the public schools of the city.
 The secretary reported on the swimming classes which the teachers are having one hour each Wednes- day afternoon and the report seemed to indicate that from 15 to 20 teachers are enjoying this activ- fly each week.
 The secretary reported the re- quest of the Boy Scout organization for the continued use of the swim ming poo-one hour the first Sat- urday morning of each month and recommended that this privilege be continued.
 Voted: That the Bristol Boy Scouts be given the privilege of the use of the swimming pool one hour the first Saturday morning of each month under the same conditions and regulations as last year.
 The secretary reported on the matter of Armistice Day observance which will be next Thursday, the 11th. and recommended that the program in the different schools in- clude the usual II o'clock observ- ance as has been customary in the past. The high school pupils are joining with the Seicheprey post in observing the day.
 The secretary. at the request of the Teachers association, presented the matter of having the board of education print the Teachers Year Book with such additional informal tion as the board would deem de- sirable. Following a discussion 1t was voted: That the Board of Edu- cation find themselves unable to consider this request of publishing a Teachers Year Book. The secretary brought the matter of Jack Yves request for the an- nouncement of dancing lessons for high school pupils and following a discussion 1t was the unanimous opinion of the board that they would be unable to grant this request.
 The superintendent presented his annual report to the board of edu- cation.
 Voted: That the report of the su- perintendent of schools be accepted. and that the same be adopted and published as the annual report of the Board Of Education. Presents Claim For Fall
 Walter F. Norton of Laurel street presented a claim to the city coun- cil last evening for injuries sustained by him as a result of a fall on Church street some time ago. He asserted that the fall was a result of stumbling over the stub of a pole protruding in the walk. This matter was referred to the claims committee of the city council. Temporary Appropriation At a meeting of the city council last evening, a temporary appropria- tion of s4,000 was made to the water department to cover service exten- sions. The city will be reimbursed to the extent of s6,700 by property owners just as soon as the work is completed
 Wants Appointment
 An application was received by the city council last evening from John R. Bachman for appointment as upernumerary on the police depart ment and was referred to the police committee for investigation and re- port at the next meeting.
 Proprety Owners Appear
 A number of property owners on the north side of Sigourney street appeared at the meeting of the city council last evening and objected 10 the layout for sidewalks and curbs as prepared by City Engineer Carle- ton W. Buell.. They wanted the tree border done away with and the side walk pushed out to the curb. This arrangement would give them more front lawn space. Their request was objected to by Mir. Buell. because such an arrangement would narrow up the street. After a discussion. the matter was referred back to the mayor, the street committee. city engineer and superintendent of pub- {Continued on Page 1s)