New Britain herald., 1928-11-28
MILITARY BALL BRILLIANT EVENT Notable Social Affair at Armory
 Dedication MAN IS HIT BY AUTO Daniel shelsky Not Badly Injured HOwevcr-Nlilnight Show Benefit Injuries Prove Fatal-Other News Items.
MAN IS HIT BY AUTO

and social affair. the dedication of the recently completed 169th Regi- ment Armory at the corner of Gen. ter and Valley street. took place last evening. being featured by a re- ception to Governor John H. Trum- bull and military ball.
 The drill shed, in which the ball was held and which was lined on one side by row of boxes, several of which were reserved for the gov- ernor's party, was tastefully decorat- ed. the color scheme being light blue and white, interrspersed with yell low. A concealed lighting arrange ment enhanced the beauty of the interior.
 At o'clock the program was opened by concert by the New De- parture Band under the direction of Ernest A. Becker. A march, 'Second Regiment Connecticut National Guard, was the opening selection. The overture Wanderers Ziehl" was followed by "The Bells of St. Mary's with chimes by Irving Gray); My Old Kentucky Home:" Rag Doll;" ''Old Favorites:" "ln- man," concluding with The We'd ding March of the Rose"
 At 9:45 ?. m., Governor Trum- bull and his staff. escorted by a guard of honor. entered the hall and i took their places in the reserved boxes. The party was officially re- ceived by a reception committee con- sisting of MT. and Mra Fuller F. Barnes, Mayor and Mrs. w. Ray mond Crumb, MT. and Mrs. Charles T. Treadway, Mir. and Mrs. Paul Ses- sions. MT. and Mrs. Dewitt Page, Judge and Mrs. s. Russell Mink. MT. and Mrs. Lester G. Sigourney, Mir. and Mrs. Harold Humphrey. and Miss Nan Page.
 l Following the reception. the keys of the armory were presented to Governor Trumbull by Major Gen. eral Morris B. Payne and in turn presented by the governor to Brigadier General George M. Cole. The grand march, which was di- rected by Fire Chief John H. Hayes, was led by Governor Trumbull and Mrs. w.. Raymond Crumb, followed by Mayor Crumb and Mrs. Trumbull. The dance program started imme- diately afterw4rd and continued un- til 1 a. III. Music was provided by the New Departure orchestra and Emil Heimberger's Hotel Bond orchestra. Affair Largely Attended
 The affair was largely attended, approximately 800 persons being present. Many National Guard com- panies throughout the state were represented and the uniforms of the officers added to the attractiveness of the scene. Among the official guests who were resent were the following: Governor and Mrs. John H. Trumbull. Brigadier General George M. Cole. Major General and Mrs. Morris B. Payne. Brigadier General and Mrs. James A. Hagger- ty, Colonel James w. Gilson, Ma jor and Mrs. Alvan Waldo Hyde, Major and Mrs. Pierrepont B. Foster. Sen- ator Roy Wilcox, Senator Edward F. Hall. Col. D. Gordon Hunter, Major Joseph P. Nolan. Major and Mrs. Wesley F. Aver, Col. and Mrs. Harry B. Bissel, It. Col. John B. Byrne, Major and Mrs. Frederick J. Nor rison, Col. and Mrs. Charles H. AL len, Col. Reginald B. DeLacour, and Major Houghton Bulkeley.
 Dewitt Page Host
 Prior to the exercises, Dewitt Page, president of the New De. parture Manufacturing company and a member of the reception commit tee, entertained members of the off, cial party at banquet at the Endee Inn. This was also attended by mem- bers of the reception committee. Condition Not Serious
 l The condition of Daniel Skelsky of So5 Park street, who was injured early yesterday afternoon on Terry- ville road when an automobile oper- ated by Moe Konski of 964 East l7Sth street, New York city oyer- turned and struck him. is not seri- ous, according to information given out by authorities at the Bristol hos pital this morning. It is expected that he will be discharged within q week. The mans name was given out Tuesday afternoon by the hos pital superintendent as Skalska Decn and that name was used in the Her aid account Of the accident.
 ] Neither konski nor his compa h. ic.., Clarence Friedman. also of New York. were any the worse for their experience and returned to their homes this morning. Their autofno.