New Britain herald., 1927-11-15
T0N|GH7'S MEETING
 CLAIMS ATTENTION
City Is Agog Over Action
 Toward Mayoralty Vacancy NO DIFFICULTY FORESEEN
Whatever Action is Taken, It Is Not Likely That There Will bc Serious Disagreement - Auto and Trolley Collidc-Father and sons Night.

Just what action the city council will take at it's special meeting thif evening as regards the selection of a successor 10 Mayor John |. Wade who died suddenly on Monday, No Ncmber :, is still a matter of con considera ble discussion on the streets. A rumor heard yesterday. that the city fathers had already held a secret meeting 10 discuss tho problem was termed as pure bunk by Acting Mayor w. Raymond trumh, when interviewed yesterday afternoon.
 It is believed by many. who are convcrsant with city affairs, that the council will at tonights meeting simply appoint a mayor for the bal ancc Of the present term. which eN- pires on December 3l. this year. As Acting Mayor Crumb pointed out yesterday, the selection Of a mayor for the new tWo-year term, 10 which Mayor Wade was reelected at the city election on october and which starts on January l, l92S, is one which will fall on the new city coun- flee on that date. However. there will be but one change in the coun- cil at that time, Frank Dutton sue ceedng E. E. Merrill, who was de- foatcd by small margin at the city election.
 Had Mayor Wade lived 10 finish the present term, Councilman Crumb would have served as acting mayor in the event of the mayors absence from the city until Decom- Der 1. at which time Councilman William A. Hayes would have been appointed acting mayor to serve the balance of the present term. Each of the six councilmen is appointed acting mayor for a period of four months, which ordinarily run in consecutive order. In the case Of Councilman Hayes. 1t was necessary to change the ordinary lineup be- cause of his being out of town for a few week during h.s term as act ing mayor.
 The attitude Of the members Of the council is not known and will not be until the meeting this eve ming. No disagreement between the members, however, is expected in contrast with the various arguments heard amongst the voters on the street.
 Election of Officers Postponed
 The election Of officers of the Ladies' Auxiliary, 4. o. H., of For estriilt, scheduled for last evening, has been postponed until the meet to be held the second Tuesday in December.
 Removed to Hospital
 Mrs. Adclard Chabot of Sl Locust street was removed to St. Francis hospital, Hartford yesterday after noon. She is under the care of Dr. Harry (. Clifton Of Hartford.
 Auto Hits Trolley Car
 An automobile operated by Her bert Stewart of Terryyile avenue. this city, collided with trolley car of the Bristol Traction company in the center of Forestvillc shortly aft or o'clock last evening. The trolley crew and Stewart appeared this morning before Prosecuting At torney James T. Mather, who decid- ed that the matter was one to be settled civilly. The trolley and auto mobile were but slightly damaged.
 To Hold Tournament
 Plans for q setback tournament between the Bristol fire departmcn: and the New Departure Monufactur- ing Company fire fighters will be formulated at a meeting Of the two committees to he held this evening at inc central fire station. 1.ieuten- ant George Brennan of the city fire department has been appointed manager of the city fire fighting contingent by Chief John II. Hayes. Fire Chief Fred A. Mitchell will serve as chairman Of the New De parturc committee in charge of ar 
 Companies Of the Forest to Meet
 The regular monthly meeting of the Companions Of the Forest will be held in G. A. R. hall. Forestvillc on next Monday evening. The busi- ness session vii be followed by social gathering and whist.
 \. 0. II. Meeting
 A meeting Of the Rev. T. !. keena branch. Ancient Order Of Hiber- nianS. will be held at S o'clock this evening in Eagles Hall on Meadow street. There will be social session at the conclusion Of the business 
 To Confer Chiefs Degree
 The chiefs degree will Dc con-