New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

and Mrs. Brault. Elaborate plans have been made to make the oc- casion a memorable one and an in- vitation has been extended to all of the couples numerous friends to call at the home during the day.
 Funeral of Mrs. Emma Grenier.
 The funeral Of Yrs. Emma Gren- fer, who died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs Pat rick O'Connell at 75 Hull street, was held at s o'clock this morning from St. Anne's church. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by the Rev. J. P. Perreault and burial was in St. Thomas cemetery.
 Directors Elected.
 At a meeting of the Arcanum Building Company yesterday. the following were elected directors for the ensuing year: Ray K. Linsley, Emil II. Funk, Walter E. spicer, William H. Graham, w. H. Porch, A. W. Jepson and T. B. Steele. Due to the fact that the necessary quor- um of directors were not present, election of officers was deferred un- til later meeting. The present of ficers are: Ray K. Linsley, presi- dent; Emil H. Funk, vice president; Walter E, spicer, secretary and Will liam H. Graham, treasurer.
 P. o. of \. Meeting.
 A meeting of Camp No. Is, Pro- tective Order of America, will be held at s o'clock this evening in Arcanum hall. The recently elected officers will be installed. Supper will be served from 6:30 to 7:30.
 Odd Fellows to Meet.
 stephen Terry Lodge. I. o. O. F., will hold their regular meeting at o'clock this evening in stephen Ter " hall.
 School Meeting.
 The district committee of school district No. IS, consisting of J. II. Warner John F. Roberts and Ar thur N. Manross have issued a call for a meeting of the legal voters of the district to be held in the club house on Wednesday evening, Janu- ary 18th, for the following purposes:
 1. To rescind the vote passed at the annual meeting held June 3oth, 1926. to instruct the district commit tee 10 take the necexary steps to bond the districts indebtedness, pro- vided a saving can be shown in the interest expense.
 2. To authorize the district com- mittee to bond the district for an amount not to exceed s125,00o.
 Ice Carnival
 Caretaker Joseph Civizzio Of Rockwell Park has completed ar- engagements for the annual skating carnival to be held on the Lagoon Sunday afternoon, January 16th. Prizes will be given to the winners of the different events, which will include a one mile race for boys 16 years and under; a two mile race for boys 16 years and under: one half mile race for girls. all ages; ande econtests of fancy and figure skating. Raymond Carroll and Ed ward Plumb will be the judges. Receives Check For Pension Funds
 Chief John II. Hayes of the fire department received the following communication from the Colonial Theaters, Inc, together with a check for S25, in appreciation of the good work done by flremen at the Bristol theater fire several weeks ago:
 You will find enclosed check for s25 for the fremens relief fund, which we are more than happy to send for such a worthy cause.
 "The excellent work done by your men during the recent fire at the Bristol theater is indeed commend able and appreciated. cur only re- gret is that just at this time we are unable to do even more for your fund However, due to the heavy loss sustained, we are unable to do so.
 "Once again let us take this op- portunity of complimenting you and your men. With best wishes for the new year, we are
 'Very truly yours,
 Colonial Theaters. Inc"
 Foresters Install
 At meeting of Court Ever Vel come No. 59, held last evening in Red Mems hall, the following off cers were installed by Deputy Grand Chief Ranger Albert Rawiszer: o1,; ;,f ranger J. J. Troy; treasurer. Will liam E. Farley; secretary. John Rusgrove. recording secretary, James McCuster; lecturer. George Yard; senior woodward, E. Sum merfeldt: junior woodward, P. Fo- ley; senior beattle. John Gravel; junior beattle. John Baclus. Jr.
 Community Players Meet
 A meeting of the Community Players, held last evening in the basement of the public library. was attended by fifty members and plans for the presentation of "'Bc- lieve Me, Nantippe" were discussed. The production will be presented
  sin, director of the Yale University theater, the date to be announced later.
 Inv estigatins Origin of Fire
 An investigation is being made by state and local police officers as to the origin of the fire which broke out shortly before II o'clock We'd nesday night in the Labelle Shoe store on Main street. A member of the local department has been on guard in front of the store since early yesterday and will be kept on duty until the investigation is com pleted. No definite statement could be secured from police officials thN morning other than that the matter was being looked into.