New Britain herald., 1929-11-19

Epaphroditus Peck, Roger S. Newell William J. Malone, and Newell Jen- nlngs and Attorneys James T. Math- CT and Joseph r. Dutton. Because of the possibility of the inability of Judge Jennings to attend, because of a superior court trial in New Haven, Judge $. Russell Mink agreed to act as substitute. The active pail bearers are the six oldest legal men in the city.
 Automobile Recovered
 car belonging to Raymond Al kns Of this city was found on i Memorial boulevard near the high school in a badly damaged condition last night af>er it had been reported stolen from the Cameo theatar l parking space. It was found late yesterday morning and a rear wheel had been smashed considerably. No Earthquake 1rcmors Tn" effects of the earth tremors reported in nearly every nearby city and town were not felt here. as far as could be learned this morning. Local residents were unaware of the quake.
 1 Mass Meeting Tonight Health experts will give valuable information at A community mass meeting 10 be held at the Bristol High school tonight at s o'clock. 4 discussion on public health will be featured in the series of talks by some of the foremost medical speakers in the country.
 The Bristol hospital, the board oF health, the board of education, the Employees Health Protective league and the Bristol Visiting Nurse asso- | citation will sponsor the affair. Tickets for the meeting were dis tributed among the children of the public and parochial schools of the city yesterday with instructions to take them home to their parents, and it is expected that a capacity gathering will be on hand to listen to the various speakers engaged for the occasion.
 An address of especial interest will be delivered by Dr. David R. Lyman ' of the Gaylord Farm Sanitorium of WallinGford, who will speak on "Tu- berCulosis. a Community Problem" { General health matters will be the topic of q talk 10 he made by Pro- lessor C. E. A. Winslow. head of the state department Of public health. What is expected 10 be an inter- osting speech vii be made by Com missioner of Motor Vehicles Robbins R. Stoecllcl. The topic will concern the safety and safeguarding of chil- dren. A list of statistics will be given by Superintendent of Schools Karl A. Reiche showing the number and nature of accidents to children in this city in past years.
 Arrangements have been complet- ed whereby the New Departure band will render concert program be- tween the talks, Health Officer Ben jamin B. Robbins has charge of the affair.
 Fist Auction Held
 An unusually large gathering Of local residents were at the Cameo theater last night 10 witness Bristoi's first Red Arrow auction. The first article went 10 Esther B. Quinion. It was portable typewriter. It was announced that the next auction would be held on December 27.
 Mary Elizabeth Brainard
 Mary Elizabeth Brainard, 77, the wife of Wilbur F. Brainard of Elm street, died suddenly at her home at about 1 o'clock this morning from q heart attack.
 Mrs Brainard was born in Lon don, England, on July 2S. 1852. the daughter of Noah T.. and Mary ! (Candee1 Brewster. and lived there until she was If years of age. at which time she came to this country with her parents and took up resi- dence in Bristol She was married to Wilbur r. Brainard on July lG 1873, at the Congregational church by Rev. W. w. Belden. The couplG' celebrated their golden wedding an niversary six years ago.
 She leaves. besides her husband. two sons, Dr. C. Brewster Brainard of Hartford, and Dr, Irving F.. Rrainard Of WalIingford; two grand sons. and two grAnddaughters.
 Mrs. Brainard was a lifelong member of the Congregational church and was charter member of the Alpha Reading club and Kath- erine Gaylord chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution.
 Although funeral arrangements are incomplete. it is thought that services will be held at her late home on Thursday afternoon at , o'clock and burial will follow in West cemetery.
 Ladies to Convene
 The German ladies of St, Joseph's parish will meet at the school hall tonight at 7:&0 o'clock 10 discuss plans for the annual Christmas sale to be held early in December
 Honor Roll Announced
 The honor roll of Bristol High school was released yesterday and contains the names of many pupils who have achieved high averages in their school work. They are:
 For high honors of 90 10 100 per cent; Seniors, Althca Daley, Helen Dougcla juniors, Marion Casey. Francis Kelly, Audrey La Course, Irene Larson, Alice Nelson, Helen l-n'"rspan sophomores. George Calder. Lorraine Dion, Catherine Drscol, AIthca Greene, Mildred Reynolds. Max Roscnfcld, Dorothea Sonstrorm; freshmen. Doris Barker, Edith Barnes, Jeannettc Ccppa, Sara r. DalzcN. Dorothy Jennings. Ray linsloy, Marion Towlc. June Wambolt. Mary Whipple and sam ucl Wiucr.
 Those who received averages of S5 to So per cent were accorded honors: Seniors, Elwcna Adams. LorcttC Albert, Rose CapirChio,