New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
CITNS OBSI.RN A\CE OF .tEMISIICJ, DAY

How to observe Armisticc Day has been what is popularly known as a "bone of contcntion'' in many a municipality. Some would have it a complete holiday, with nothing stir ring but a combined observance by everybody.
 In other municipalities a more conservative attitude has been taken, the majority have been satisfied 10 sponsor parades and such incidental celebrations as go with them. with dinner and dance by the American Legion concluding the festivities al night.
 Something of the latter sort has been taking place for several years in New Britain, but this year an ad- ditional change is in contemplation, one in conformity with a slightly dir- ferent situation that has developed. The manufacturers from the first have given the Arrnisticc day com mittec of the American Legion 10 understand that if the committee wished the factories to close and thus give employees an opportunity to take part in the celebration, they would follow the suggestion: like wise, they would also be willing to follow q suggestion to the contrary when made by the committee.
 The committee cannot be accused Of wishing to have as quiet an Armi- stice day celebration as possible; leave it to the Legion boys 10 realize the importance of the day. But this year the committee, after due de liberation, has concluded that it would be q hardship upon factory workers to make them lose a days pay on account of inc Armistice day, and has come to the conclusion not 10 suggest to manufacturers that their plants be closed for the day.
 In taking this attitude the com mittoc has been actuatcd by condi- lions as they exist. which may not be ideal. This has been q period of short time employment in industry and the committee is credited with realizing that factory workers need the days pay more than they need the stimulus of taking part in an Armis'icc day celebration. The com mttoe therefore has curtailcd this feature of the annual celebration in this city. and there can be nothing but commondation for its action.
 The manufacturers, pursuant to the understanding with the commit t"o, will therefore continue operating their plants during the day. The re sult is that all three parties to the discussion, the manufacturers, the Legion committee. and the workers, Wlll ho agreed and satisfied under 'he circumstance.
 This will bc the only curtaimcnt in Inc .trmisiicc day celebration. and of course if means also that there will bo no parade, as the workers in years past wcr" relied upon to swell the ranks of the parade. With the workers in the factories it would be quite impossible 10 have present able parade. The band concert in the park at . ?. m. will be q fit sub stitujc under the circumstances and will enable those who are able to get off at that time 10 enjoy Arnisticc day stimulation in that manner.
 Tho main celebration by the Le- zion aul its friends, Of course, will be in the evening. The dinner and dance will satisfy the longings for an annual good time by way of ccle- hrating the war victory. There can be no doubt, az conditions are this ycdr hat all citizens will be thor oughly in accord with the plans ae outlined SO far Tn" Legion commit tee is to b. commended for its breadth Of view. If the committee