New Britain herald., 1929-06-13

struck by m automobile. Babson was arrested . short time later and charged with reckless driving and evading responsibility. He was dis charged after . trial before Justice of Peace Merritt o. Ryder in the local court.
 During the civil trial yesterday, which was conducted by Attorney 8. Gerard Casale for the plaintiff, tes- timony was given by Dr. George F. Cook. Constable George Schubert, Mrs. Lapinski and Mrs. sharp. Scout Notes
 Boy Scout Troop I of the Metho- dist church will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening at 7:3O o'clock. This meeting will mark the end of a successful year, which will be celebrated with q supper. All scouts are asked to bring re-registra- ton fees. Scoutmaster Leon Grif- fin wishes to thank parents for their kind cooperation.
 | All Girl Scouts and their mothers have been invited 10 attend the celebration at the high school this evening at : o'clock, when membera of the Girl Scout troop will be pre- sented with scout pins in connection ! with the tenderfoot ceremony. Among the guests will be Mrs. John H. Trumbull, Mrs. Frank T. Wheel CT. Miss Irene Haigis, Mrs. E. L. Warren and Mrs. Alice Merritt. Mrs. Merritt will present the scout pins. The executive board of the Plain vile Chamber of Commerce and members of the school board will al- so be present.
 Issues Warrants Grand Juror Charles F. Conlon issued warrants yesterday charging ,, Frank Amodio of Elm street. New Britain. with criminal negligence and with parking an unlishted car on the highway. and charging Will liam Nixon of Naugatuck with criminal negligence and reckless driving.
 1 Judge William F. Mangan of New Britain has been engaged to repre- sent Amodio and Nixon will be rep resented by Attorney Clayton Klein of Waterbury. The issuance of the warrants is the aftermath of an au- tomobile accident on the Plainville. Southington highway on the night of May 1s, when Michael Cullen ot Naugatuck. a passenger in the Nixon car. was killed in a collision be- tween the car and a truck owned by Amodio.
 Marriage Illegal
 The marriage of Sergeant Nelson E. Morgan, 34th infantry. For, Eustace, Virginia, son of Mr. ant Mrs. Ernest Morgan of Maple street to Stella E. Gordon of Jersey City N. J.. which took place in Februar, of this year, has been annulled a. having been illegal due to misrepre. sentation on the part of Mrs. Nor. gan of her correct name and con. cealment of former marriage.
 Last February Sergeant Morgan divorced his first wife and the mex, day married the present Mrs. Nor. gan.
 TrumbnlI to Re Present
 An invitation to attend a dinner to be held at the Hotel Burritt ir New Britain tomorrow at 12:15 D m. in honor Of Colonel Leonard s Horner of New Haven has been ac. cepted by Governor John H. Trum. bull. Mir. Horner was recently elect ed director of the United State, Chamber of Commerce. The dinner will be given by Judge William c Hungerford of New Britain, nation al councillor of the United State chamber. Colonel Horner is presi dent of the Miles, Bement Pond Co
 To Elect Officers
 Officers will be elected by Wash ington- -Trumbull circle, Companion. of the Forest. at its regular meet, ing to be held this evening at 7:3t o'clock at the Legion hall. There vii also be initiation of candidates. Fol. lowing the meeting. there will be 8 binso party, \ Refreshments will be served.
 Flower Display
 Attracting the attention of mo. torists and fewer lovers from near. by towns and cities, the iris garder of Mrs. Frank P. Usher of 25 Farm. inston avenue is a riot of color aud beauty at the present time. There are more than 300 different shadt, of iris represented in the colorfu garden. among them being several o1 rare species. The Seminole, Anl. bassador, Midwest. pink, pearl, qua and Souvenir de Mime. GaudichaL make up small part of the colloc. tion.
 Prettily set in a pattern broke. up by sunken pools and rock gar dens. the place is a spot of beauty and is visited each year by man, people. At one end of the gardel rustic benches have been built s' visitors may sit in the shade of the trees and enjoy the scenic beauty ol the flowers. At one end of the gar. den there is a bird bath where the quiet visitor may see timid birds di, in the water and with a chirp fl, away to other parts of the gard 2! where they have their nests.
 The gardens are open to inspection and guests are welcome at all times The iris are in full bloom at ,h' present time.