New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
HARRIS ELECTED
 HEAD 0F B. 0.E. Chosen Exalted Ruler in Contest
 Bringing Out Heavy Vote FIRE IS INVESTIGATED
Theater Contract of $3oO. 900 Award ed-EAcitcment Looked for at school Meeting New Air Mall Schedule Announced,


 Robert Harris was elected exalte } ruler ot the Bristol lodge Of Elks a, q meeting held Tn the Elks home on south street last night, over William J. Fries, who was also a candidate for the position. Henry J. Flynn defeated Charles C. Ball and vii! serve during the present year as es- teemed leading knight. Other of- t1cers elected were as follows: Es, te6med loyal knight Dr. Joseph F hupperstein! esteemed lecturins knight, William P.omoley: secretary George L. Roberts; treasurer, Hilar, S. Drlscoll: tyler, Edward Nelson, trustee, Hubert A. Pons: representa- tive of the grand lodge, retiring Ex. alted Ruler William c. Johnston.
 The meeting was one Of the most largely attended of the lodge in rs. cent years. numerous guests being present from New Britain Moridcu, Hartford. Waliingford, Iorringtor, Waterbury, Derby and Norwich. Dis trict Deputy Daniel J. Donovan Of Meriden with his suite, consisting of Harry Smith and Aired Hoho of Rockville, Grand Trustee Edward Cotter and Past Exalter Ruler John J. Mack Of Hartford, Past Exalted Rulers Al Bernstein and Harold Hall Of Mcrlden, Past Exalted Rulers James P. Hayes and Lawrence Mul- vaney of Norwich and Past Exalted Ruler William J. Dray Of Walling- ford.
 A number ot new candidates were initiated and following the business session, a social hour was enjoyed and a buffet luncheon served.
 I. o. o. F. Meeting
 The regular meeting Of Stephen Terry lodge, I. O. o. F, will be held at 8 o'clock this evening in stephen Terry hall.
 Boy Struck By Auto
 Henry Gahr. year-old son Of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Gahr Of Maple street, was struck Thursday afternoon near the terminus of the Bristol and Plainville Electric Go. on North street by an automobile on- erated by William J. Fries of Farm Inston avenue. Mr. Fries took the youth in his car to the office of pr R. J. Boyle. where it was found the injuries consisted Of slight abrasion on the forehead and a few bruises above the left knee. He was later taken to his home by Mir, Fries who reported the accident to police headquarters.
 Maple End Bowling Club Formed
 Raymond J. Casey. manager of the Maple End football team last fall, announced yesterday that a bowling team. 10 be known as the Maple Ends, has now been formed and ready to meet any and all teams in the city. Mir. Casey. who manages the bowling team also stated that both he and his men would prefer to meet first the team representing the Realtors, whose ability has been lauded highly at Maple End head quarters by William J. Phelan. prominent real estate man.
 The Maple End club team con. sists of Vincent Rachman. Adam /igmund. Earl Lourie. Henry Cody and Walter Murphy. Martin Sheehy. who howled his first game a few nights ago. will be used in an utility role.
 Dividend Credit Declared
 At the regular meeting of the board of directors of the Bristol Building and Loan association. held yesterday in the Arcanum building. the usual three per cent semi annual dividend credit was declared, d number of additional loans were ap- proved hy the board
 P. Q. Of \. Meeting
 The regular meeting Of Camp No. Is. ?. O. of A. will be held at 7:SO o'clock this evening Tn Arcanum hall. Following the business ses- sion members Of Camp No. 16 will be tendered supper furnished by Camp No. IS Card playing and q social time will take up the balance of the evening.
 New Air Mail Schedule
 Announcement was made this morning by Postmaster Frank $. Merrill that, effective March IS, the air mail service will leave Hartford daily at 1:l5 D. m, connecting at New York city with the night air mail service for Cleveland, Chica- go and points west and south Ef- tective the same date. the night air mall from the local pos, office will close at p. nl.. and all air mail should be handed in at the stamp window before 4:So D. m, to insure dispatch,