New Britain herald., 1928-07-19
SEEK MONEY FOR NEW BATH HOUSES
 BlrSes Pond and Malone Lake Both We'll PatronizM Lately
 START WORK IN AUGUST
Large Playground Attendance-Dis- cuss Injury Angle-Oiling Station Approaches-To Install Fountains Cheek for Fire Department.

Cheek for Fire Department. At a meeting of the city play ground commission last evening, tn, question of erecting bath houses a Blrse's pond and Malone lake wa. discussed and it was decided to asl for a special appropriation to covel this work at the next meeting of tht city council.
 The hot spell of the past two weeks has tended to make both o1 these spots well patronized. Tn. lack Of bath house facilities, how ever, has been d drawback and this fact was made known to several ol the commissioners. The fact tha, bathing is not supervised at either place also presents a dangerous sit uatlon, and in the event bath houses are erected, it is probably that life guards will be placed in charge.
 Birge's pond is located in the northern section of the city and is convenient for the large number of youngsters who live in that vicinity Malone lake. |hich is owned by Judge William J. Malone, is situat- cd Just west of Forestville and is handy for both East Bristol and For estville children.
 It is probable that the work Of erecting the bath houses will be started early in August.
 Large Playground Attendance
 The daily attendance at the play grounds in the city has exceeded by Q wide margin that of previous years. according to the report of the commission. On one day in East Bristol. almost 800 children report ed and q number equally large has been recorded at the Forestvilie playgrounds.
 The East Bristol and Forestville grounds were opened for the first time this summer and both are un- der the supervision of paid en- ployes. The commissioners feel that the existence of the playgrounds has resulted in less mischief by the youngsters and believe that the money appropriated will be we'll spent.
 Mayor W. Raymond Crumb, who presided at the meeting. congratu- lated the members of the commits sion on the success of the season s program.
 Discuss Injury Angle
 ,;< r;I @f accident 10 children at the play grounds was brought up by Commis- sioner Joseph l.. Macdonald. Com missioner Calixte Allaire stated that the city would in no way be respon- sible for accidents, citing a case of a youngster injured in New Britain. The boys parents instituted suit against the city but lost out. thus establishing precedent.
 OiIing Station Approaches
 The approaches to the railroad station from Prospect street are be- ing oiled today by city employees. are also being made to oil the driveway leading to the freight yard on North Main street.
 To Install Fountains
 Drinking fountains will be install- ed at the playgrounds in Forestviile and Roots Island. this decision be- ing reached at meeting of the commission last evening The matter was brought up by Con- Merrill. who stated that Oscar Anderson, superintendent of public works, had offered a donation of $10 toward the expense.
 Fire Department Receives Check
 A check for sl00 was received by Chief John H. Hayes of the fire de- partment this morning from George J. Lacourse in appreciation of the good work done at the fire on Sun day, June 10th. which caused dam age estimated at S35.000 to the La course block on North Main street. Mir. Lacourse was generous in his praise of the department.
 Noycna Draws Crowds
 The second day of the annual to St. Anne, which is being held at St. Joseph's church. showed a large number of pilgrims arriving in the city. The church was crowded at the services at 7:30 o'clock last evening and at o'clock this morning the mass was attended by approximately 1.bo0 persons. many of whom were obliged to stand.
 Rev. Edward A. Baxter, prior of St. Mary's church. New Haven. and Rev. Oliver T. Magnell. pastor of St. Joseph's church. are being as- sisted by visiting priests from other parishes in the diocese of Hartford. The relic is applied at the end of the afternoon and evening services.
 Chautauqua Closes Friday
 The Swarthmore Chautauqua.