New Britain herald., 1929-06-14
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'H|kER' DEDICATION
 WILL BE PLANNED. Meeting Tonight to Complete Spanish Xu Memorial Plans HUGE PARADE EXPECTED Prominent Men to hc lnvited-Fire.
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 After several setback and disap- pointments tho Spanish war veterans will conclude arrangements for the installation of their memorial at Park street and Dutton avenue and will complete plans for tho dsdica- ton tonight. The veterans had first planned to install the memorial. which is to consist of | bronze figure of "Hiker" soldier. a base of r. nt ~A planning tho purpose of the memo rial. on the Memorial boulevard. and their plans were approved by the park commissioners Objection was later raised by Bristol residents who appeared at the commissioners meetings. so that the park officials finally rescinded their vote. Feeling that they were not being dealt with fairly, the members of the memoria, committee then asked for a special meeting of the park board at which they might be represented. The re. quest was granted by Mayor w. Raymond Crumb and Superinten- dent ot Parks William J. Tracy. and in the period immediately preceding the meeting a study of the situation was made so that a solution satis- factory to all concerned might be found.
 Agreeing that the Memorial boule- ward already had as many menno- rials and embellishments as it could safely support without its general beauty being impaired. the mayor and park commissioners nevertheless were unanimously in favor of the Spanish war veterans having a me- morial to their dead comrades on a prominent site in the city.
 The mayor and park commission CTS decided 10 give an entire section of Rockwell park to the veterans. and this plan was heartily approved by the latter's memorial committee. The site. which 1t was decided should be known as Spanish War Memorial park. IS a spacious section, including large lawns at ono of the main entrances to the municipal park. Plans for the park included the installation of the memorial in the center of the lawns. within . circular walk, with other walks convergent to the memorial from !, the outermost bounds of the new park. Benches and shrubbery were to complete the improvements and developments.
 Other Difficulties Ariso It was later discovered, however that the change in plans for a site would necessitate the expenditure of more money than had originally been allotted to the veterans for the installation of the memorial and at a recent meeting the city council made an additional appropriation of $1.006 to help defray the increased expenses A study was then made by the city officials and the mem bers Of the memorial committee SO that as much as possible might be | saved for the elaborate dedication which is planned for September 14. After prolonged search a large boulder. weighing about 20 tons. was located within a half mile of the proposed site. and it was found that this base could be moved 10 the proposed park location with compar- atively little difficulty and expense. The boulder is believed 10 be suited in every respect for the purpose and has sufficient room on its face for the installation of the two large bronze tablets.
 To Finish Plans Tonight At the meeting of the memorial committee and city officials in the Chamber of Commerce offices to- night the final plans will be made. It will be known at that time how much money will be left for the dedication and the program. ard the lists of guests will be prepared.
 Following tonisht's meeting. the installation of the memorial will be begun within a few days and the invitations will be sent to the prom. inent military officials of the state who are expected to attend the dedi- cation services. Many military and patriotic organizations from cities throughout the state will participate in the ceremonies, which are to in- clude one of the largest paradea held in this city The bronze figure of the 'Hiker," which was donated by Mrs. A. F. Rockwell, whose late husband was the donor of Rockwell park. has already been made ready for the installation.
 Elks Flag Day
 Final plans have been completed for the Flag Day exercises which are to be held by the local lodge oi Elks tonight. The address of the evening will be delivered by William A. Gleason. of Terrinston. There will be patriotic recitation by Miss