New Britain herald., 1927-12-16

city smoke-eaters. enlisted the eorv- ices of former Mayor Joseph F. Dutton and Assistant Chief Matthew Mccormick. This proved to be poor strategy, however as this particular team lost to its opponents by 2l points, the margin oy which the En- dee fremen won the sitting.
 The next sitting will be played at the central fire station on Thursday evening, December 22nd.
 Ice Storm Troublesome
 Automobile traffic was practically at standstill today as a result of the ice and rain storm, which start ed at an early hour this morning. Many autoists, not realizing the treacherous condition of the streets. started for their places of business in automobiles only to find 1t neces- sary 10 abandon them along the way ana continue their journey on foot. The travelling down grade on Bris- tols numerous hills was particularly hazardous and wheels were broken off a number of cars when they skidded against curbs.
 On George street, one autoist in applying the brakes to his car. did not succeed in stopping until his car mad climbed the curbing, crossed the sidewalk and crossed a section or lawn ln front of one of tho resi- dences. Councilman Homer H, Judd left his residence on Laurel street and had proceeded only a short dis lance toward city hall when his car started skidding and turned com pleely around. facing in the direc- lon Of his home. He didn't argue the point but drove the car back into his garage. Prosecuting Attor- ney James T. Mather was also oblir- ed 10 abandon his car near his home when he found it impossible to keen 1t in the road.
 A truck owned by Trudon and fIatt, in making the turn from North Main street into Laurel street. 5kidded and crashed into . white way standard on the latter street md demolished 1t.
 Trolley cars Of the Bristol Trac- ion company maintained the reRu- ar twenty minute schedule and all rains through this city arrived and departed on time.
 To facilitate the operating of au. omobiles on the grades in the cen- CT of the city, the streets were anded early this morning by em- 'loyes of the public works depart- nent.
 Crowded From Road
 Hugh c. Holmes of 1s Willoueh- y street reported to the police de- 'artment this morning that last light, while driving his automobile own Terryvlle road. he was breed off the road by an auto lobile being operated in the aerec- ion of Terryville. He was obliged cross onto the trolley tracks and so doing, hi. head struck against he steering wheel. He sustained everal cuts about his face. The umber of the other car was not acured.
 Schools Close Next Thursday
 The schools of the city will close ext Thursday afternoon for the an- ual Christmas recess and will re- pen on Tuesday morning, January I'd.
 V. r. w. Election
 At meeting of Harold F. Elm lett Post, Veterans of Foreign Vars. held last evening. Leon .oomis was elected commander for he ensuing year. Other officers Iected were as follows: Senior Ice-c commander. Aime Gervais: jun IT vice-commander. Charles Four fer; chaplain, James Moody; quar- Herman Werdelin. c. R. anwood, retiring commander. was ected a trustee for three years. The appointments of the new will be announced at the 'xt meeting. Installation exercises i'll take place on Monday evening, Inuary 9th.
 Condition Remains the Same The condition of Oliver H. Bailey. ral mall carrier, whose right arm as amputated Monday at the Bris- hospital, still remains critical, al. oush he has been resting more since yesterday morn E, according to a statement of the spital authorities this morning.