New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

| tribution, and Oscar Anderson, head of the public works department, is 1 taking care of the demolishing of the building.
 Stores Are Crowded Counting today, there are only three more days left to purchase gifts before Christmas. The stores Of the city were packed to the doors this morning and, despite the alleg- ed business depression. it is expect ed that business transacted will | make new records in Bristol busi- ness history.
 Mercury on Down Grade Again
 The mercury took sharp drop this morning and lost about 20 20 points, The weather being exper- fenced at this time is Of the genuine New England tvpe-rain today, snow tomorrow. A number Of car radiators spOuted steam this morn 1 ing and froze up tightly. HarmoniCa Band Present
 The New Departure Harmonica | band, consisting of 5 musicians. was present at meeting Of Stephen | Ferry lodge. I. o. O. F., held at the local clubrooms last night at o'clock. Phoenix and Lexington lodges of New Britain were present and the famous 'travelng gavel' which has been coming to this city for nearly two years was presented to local officials.
 X donated supper was served and q social time enjoyed
 Toys al Theater The management of the Cameo theater will give away 3,G00 Christ mas toys to the children on Monday and Tuesday at the regular mati- nces
 Funeral services
 Funeral services for Mrs. Rudolph | BaChman were celebrated at St. .Jo- seph's church at 9:30 o'clock this morning following a preliminary service at her late home at o'clock. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated, and interment followed in St. Thomas cemetery.
 The funeral Of David B. Lawlor took place from St. Matthew's church, Forcstville, this morning at 9 o'clock. when the Rev James Me- Donald celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem. Burial followed in St. Joseph's cemetery, Plainville
 First Day of Winter
 Today is the first day of the win ter season and also the shortest day of the year. The snappy weather experienced in this city recently gave the local residents an advance warning of what was coming.
 The decorations about the city are becoming more and more noticeable as the days before Christmas day are chopped away. Crowds shopping for the holiday mill through the streets as never before.
 Freshmen Cop Title
 The freshman swimming team in the Bristol high school inter- class tournament won its first title at the high school tank yesterday after noon by beating the junior team by 4G to 20 score. The freshman out IN 'ietiiNNu tlAC JuiAioio uttlSlNtIN and made history at the school by winning the basketball and swim ming championships in consecutive seasons. which is considered quite q feat for "frosh" team. The first year students eliminated their first rivals. the sophomores, at the high school pool two days ago by a one sided score and proceeded to lick highly touted junior team.
 The members of the winning team are Girard. Green, Caronc. Daghin- ais, Rogers, Hyatt and Beckstedt.
 League Games Monday
 The second City Basketball league series will take place at the Boys Club gymnasium on Monday night at o'clock when the Older Mems team stacks mp against the Macca- bees in the opening tilt. The Horton Mfg, Co. five will oppose the Dixies, rcputed to be one of the strongest in the circuit, in the second contest, and the New Departures will make their league bow in the final go against the Bristol Maple Ends. potent contenders from the north end district
 Bristol Boys Starring
 X large number of local youths are showing wonderfully in collesi- ate sports, according to reports re- ceiVed. Andy Comerford. former star center of the Bristol high team. played opposite Albie Booth, Yale grid flash, with the Fordham five recently. Sugar" Hugret is play ing with the N. Y. |. yearlings and James C. Koziell, student at Blair academy in Blairstown. N. J., has won much praise for his exhibitions Of fancy diving while with the col lege swimming team in recent meets.
 Car Recovered
 A car owned by Brown Joyce Of a9 Woodland street, this city. which was stolen a short time ago. was re- covered by the New Haven police yesterday in that city. The machine is a roadster and was stolen from d parking space in front of the Wal lace Barnes Co. about week ago.
 Mir. Joyce went to New Haven last night and brought the machine back to this city. u-
 Examinations Here Only
 Examinations for motor driving licenses will be issued only at the station nearest the residence of the applicant, it has been announced by officials of the state motor vehicle department. State police who are authorized 10 test appliCa ts have received strict orders from Commits sloncr Robert T. Hurley to refuse to
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