New Britain herald., 1927-01-18

submitted their recommendations to an informal gathering of the coun- cil last night. although it could not be ascertained just what was sug- gested in the matter of the police mems petition for an increase.
 Hit Wife With Stove Litter
 Ignatz Jankowsli of Bartholomew Court was placed under arrest last night on complaint of his wife, who informed police officers that he struck her with . stove litter. Jan- kowski has been in custody before, the last time having been committed to Norwich by the court His case was continued indefinitely by Prose- cutting Attorney James T. Mather this morning.
 Hold Installation Exercises
 Last evening in Arcanum hall. C.. A Hadsell Camp. U. S. w. V. and the Ladies' Auxiliary held joint exer- cises. Officers of the camp were in- stalled by Past Department Con- mander Johnson of New Britain as- sisted by Adjutant Bullen, also of New Britain as aide. Mrs. Berry of Hartford. past department president, was In charge of the auxiliary in- stallation.
 It was voted during the evening to extend an invitation to the New Brit ain camp and auxiliary to be pres ent at the next meeting, at which time a supper will be served and an entertainment program furnished.
 Divorce Action to be Heard
 The divorce action of Ernest D.. Moquin against Anna Maquin of this city has been set for trial Wednes- day in the superior court in Hart ford.
 Red Mems Meeting
 A meeting of Compounce Tribe, I. o. R. M. will be held at o'clock this evening in the wigwam on Pros- pect street The business session will be followed by & card party and dancing.
 School Basketball Season Opens
 The Grammar school basketball league season opened last night with the John Jennings school scoring a win over the Federal Hill boys in a hotly contested game. the final score being to s. Each school team is being coached by a graduate and the boys are practicing faithfully in an effort to capture the league cham pionship.
 The regular meeting of the Rev. Y. J. Keena branch, Ancient Order of Hibernians. will be held at o'clock this evening in Eagles Hall, Meadow street.
 Asbury NJ. F. Church
 At 1:30 o'clock this evening the Queen Esther circle of the Asbury Methodist church will meet at the home of Miss Vivian Barnum on Meikiem street, Forestville.
 At 7:45 p. III. Wednesday, the monthly business and social meeting of the Asbury Brotherhood will be held. The Rev. F. H. Alderson, pastor of Trinity NJ. E. church of New Britain, will be the speaker of the evening.
 Funeral of Leon Lacourse
 The funeral of Leon Lacourse of 1S1 North street, who died at his home Sunday morning, was held at s o'clock this morning from St. Ann's church. The high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. J. F. Perreault and interment was in the new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Months Mind Mass
 A months mind high mass Of re- ephs church at o'clock this morn- ing in memory of Miss Helen Tru- don.
 Park Board To Meet
 A meeting of the board of park commissioners will be held at s o'clock Wednesday evening in the city council chamber.
 To Install Officers
 Deputy Grand Chief Ranger AL bert Rawiszer will be in charge of the installation of officers at Court Forest, Forestville, tonight. The exercises will be held in Firemen's hall.
 Plan For Old Timers Night
 A meeting of the committee in charge of arrangements for the an- nual past exalted rulers and "old timers" night of the local lodge of Elks was held last evening. The date was set for February and an- nouncement was made that Grand Trustee Edward W. Cotter of Hart ford had been secured as the speak CT of the evening. An entertainment program is being arranged and steamed clam supper will be served.
 Neighborhood Prayer Meeting
 The Neighborhood prayer meet ing will be held at 7:S0 o'clock this evening al the home of Mrs. Henry Wilcox Of 52 Woodland street.
 Medicos To Meet Here
 The New Departure Co.,, through its first aid hospital department, will be host to members of the med- ical profession in Bristol and vicin- ity on Wednesday evening of this week. At that time a medical meet ing will be held at the Endee club rooms. beginning at S:30 o'clock.
 Dr. E. Parker Sanborn. head of the first aid department, has ar ranged an interesting program which will include an inspection of the new quarters and equipment of the department which is regarded as being one of the most modern and complete maintained by manu- featuring esta blishments in the country.
 The speakers of the evening will be Leo J. Noonan, compensation commissioner, whose subject will be