New Britain herald., 1929-03-29

call for an address by . few re- marks, in which he paid tribute 10 the members of the team. He dweit few moments on the methods em. ployed during the tournament and expressed the opinion that this years team was in his opinion the best ever entered Tn the national affair ly the local school.
 Other speakers included President J. Ernest Andrew of the Chamber of Commerce. Secretary Louis A. Wheeler, Attorney Joseph P. O'Con- nell of the board of education, Cap- tain "Speed' Goodrich, Superin- tcndent of Schools Karl A. Reiche, Judge $. Russell Mink Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Robert J. Stack. President Frank Patterson of the junior class and President 1sa Jestlnsky of the high school debating club.
 Mrs. Fannie Barnes smith
 The funeral Of Mrs. Fannie Barnes Smith who died Wednesday evening following q several months illness. will be held at ? o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home Of her brother. John s. Barnes of 1S9 South street Rev, P. F. Wolfenden, pastor of the Bristol Baptist church. will conduct the services and burial will be in West cemetery.
 l. Q, Q. r. Meeting
 A meeting of Stephen Terry lodge. I. o. o. F. will be held at $ o'clock this evening in Stephen Terry hall The third degree will be conferred on 8 class of candidates.
 Returns From Hospital
 Matthew Mccormick Of Lincoln avenue, Forestville, who has been re- ceiving treatment at St. Francis hospital. Hartford. for the past two months returned to his home Thurs day afternoon.
 Andrew Dclan
 Andrew Dolan, 5. of Sherman street. died Thursday at the Bristol hospital following q several months illness with cancer Of the stomach. He entered the hospital for treat ment last Tuesday.
 The remains were shipped 10 Providence last evening and funeral services will be held in that city Saturday.
 Holiday Observance
 Today is being generally observed throughout the city as a holiday. All of the factories, with the exception of the Manross Spring Company. were closed for the day. Stores, city and professional offices, barbershops and the public library also observed full holiday. Employes of the post office enjoyed half holiday. one delivery being made by both city and rural carriers.
 In the Catholic churches Of the city mass Of the pre- sanctified was celebrated at 9 a. III. and in the afternoon. services consisting of the stations of the cross and other prayers were held
 Library Board Meeting
 The April meeting of the board of library commissioners will be held in the public library at 7:30 o'clock Monday evening, April l.
 Repairs Completed
 Repairs to fremen's hall in For estville, for which the sum of $l 900 was appropriated by the city council in this years budget, have now been completed. Sections of the brick foundations have been rebuilt and steel posts and beams have replaced the old wooden posts and beams The exterior of the building will also be painted.
 Street signs Broken
 Reports have been made 10 the public works department recently that q number of street signs erect cd about two years ago by the city at a considerable expense, have been broken off, apparently by boys. The necessary replacements will be made within the near future and where the identity of the boys has heen ascertained, bills will be sent to the parents