New Britain herald., 1928-03-03

In fairness to all concerned, the erection of an addition 10 the Sen jor High school building Of construc- tlon of a new building in the north ern part of the city should be de- layed until proponents of both pro- jects have thorough hearing, un- less delay would seriously interfere with the administration Of the pres ent institution.
 Advocates of the erection of q high school in the north end find many supporters. Spokesmen for this rapidly expanding territory be- lieve high school children residing there are forced to assume an un- necessary burden of convenience in being asked to walk 10 Franklin Square 10 pursue their education. There is great deal of justice in their argument. Whether the city could afford to establish a high school in the populous fifth ward, for example, and maintain it is q question which requires broad pub lie consideration. Such an act would create a permanent financial load be- cause the yearly cost Of maintenance would be added 10 the school board appropriation. No doubt the fifth ward will some day have high school It is just as we'll 10 pre- pare the public mind now for this evantuallty.
 Principal Slade Of the high school believes that tn. present plant at the base ot the Franklin Square triangle should be completed before the city ventures to build another school in the north end. MT. Slade's opinion should be considered. He has the welfare of the city and of the pupils at heart without question and when he says there is earnest need of erecting an addition to the high school at its present location his words command thoughtful respect. Chautauaua Is coming to New Britain again. In fact, Chautauqua is with New Britain right along. The New Britain Chautauqua association |
 1 is a permanent organization.
 Plays, dramas and entertainments are being brought to New Britain during the year and offered to peo- pie who are interested. Proceeds, ! if there are any above expenses, ar. ] devoted to the expenses Of the l Swarthmore Chautauqua in the big i tent on Walnut Hill park for one week during the summer.
 1 This year the Chautauqua tent E expected to be here the week after school closes. The same entertain
 ment will be provided and the same l financial deficit will be met. i Thautauqua' usually plays to small towns, New Britain has been said 10 be the largest or one Of the | largest cities on the circuit | Therefore, when people go to Sec a show, entertainment, hear a con- cert or lecture, they do not care i for all that Chautauqua usually of fers. They are not overly pleased except those who boost Chautauqua through loyalty to the organization ! to find themselves in an uncomfort- able place, where they are told il l is their duty to be. People do no'
 often do things today from q sensc ! of duty. They go to the tent and | sit on hard, uncomfortable chairs
 which cannot be made to stand level | The best seats are reserved for chll-
 dren, regardless Of when they ar rive. These children sit alone. gen
 orally with no real serious attempt
 to control them.
 The program is given on a port. a abe platform. The scenery usually | never hangs right. and generally is
 nothing but draperies and furniture 1 borrowed from local dealers. 1 The program then is augmented bv speeches from some one who is employed as superintendent, who
 talks down" in a patronizing atti- 1 tude to his audience. The audience hears a lot about tomorrow pro- gram" and the sale of tickets fol
 next year. This. coupled with the
 old time prejudice that it is "higr 1 brow entertainment. is what keeps ] the crowd away. Also many peopl' still believe it is a religious institu' | tion.
 1 If speeches were eliminated en-
 tirely. children sat with their par
 ents and the policy of first come
 first served" applied to seats, adver | Using centered entirely upon 'h' program and carried on in mor' | intensive and extensive manner. ans
 the organization back of it be sub
 merged entirely, and the program
 given in a legitimate theater Wltf I comfortable seats and change o
 scenery, the results might be differ
 ent.
 Meals at the Burritt hotel haV'
 been criticised at meetings of clvi' clubs and by members on the street
 almost ever since the house opened
 That the quality of the meals ha
 undergone frequent changes, chef
 and managers have come and gon' and the dissatisfaction continues, in dicates in the minds of some tina the real difficulty has not yet beel
 remedied.
 The management has made number Of changes with the sol idea of improving the quality 0 meals.
 The chef now in charge of tn kitchen was satisfactory when serv
 ing the old New Britain club in tha
 capacity, it Is said. What are tn
 grounds for complaint now?
 The hotel has not given enoug