New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
Bristol Neus
BREWERY WORKERS GIVEN HIGH FINES
Trio in Court Alter Raid on
 Colonial Bowling Alleys
MAY DEp0R1 ONE YOUTH

II Gases Of Beer and Much Macllin-
 Constructio,,-Com Opens.
 py New Huilding-New School
 Following a raid in which federal, state, and local officers participated and in which "A cases of alleged beer of higher than legal alcoholic con- tent was seized, Arthur Lilane, the proprietor of the Colonial bowling alleys on North Main street, was fined s325 and costs in the city court this morning. Two employees of the alleys, Octave Michaud and Tony Naveau, were fined $25 and costs apiece. The men were repre- sented by Attorney Joseph P. O'Con- nell.
 The raid took place yesterday aft ernoon at about 3:30 o'clock and was conducted under the direction Of State Policeman Michael D. Smith. At the Colonial alleys "A cas- es of beer were found. together with GOO pounds of sugar, large quantities of malt and hops, and complete brewing machinery valued at about s3,o00. There were also found a large mum Der of treasury balance lottery tickets and slot machine.
 More than 1,5o0 bottles of beer were found in the place. together with nine stone crooks filled with beer ready for bott1ing, also all the necessary material for the operation of a regular brewery.
 The two young men, Michaud and Noyeau, were working in the bottling section of the plant at the time of the raid. 1t is said that these two youths. one Of whom is only IS years of age. are aliens, and it is thought probable that federal authorities will deport them to Canada.
 Lilane's fire of 1925 and costs was made up of $l0o and costs on the charge of keeping liquor with in- tent to sell; $100 and costs on the charge of manufacturing beer above tho alcoholic content: s1oo and costs for selling lottery tickets, and s25 and costs for keeping slot ma chine. This was Lilane's second ar rest on the charge of violating the liquor laws.
 Addition to Pension Fund
 As result of the sixth annual po- lice ball which was held in the armory last Friday evening, the po- lice pension fund will be enriched by a sum which will probably ex- ceed $1,000. All of the bills have not yet been received and at this time it is not possible to arrive al the exact amount but it will ap. proximate' the above figure
 To Occupy New Building
 It IS expected that the machinery will be moved into the first floor of the still uncompleted new building of the New Departure Mfg. Co. at Valley and Center streets, early next week. The construction of this five story concrete building has moved forward rapidly since if was started last December and, according to the plan. each floor will be occupied as fast as finished, without waiting for the completion of the entire build ing. It is expected that the entire building will be finished and the ma chinery in operation by June l, and at that time the work of demolition of the adjoining building, which houses the grinding departments of the company, will be started.
 On the site of the old building. a new structure will be erected that will join the new building being erected at Valley and Center streets. and when construction is finished there will be one complete five story concrete building extending from Center street and covering the ground now occupied by the struc- ture which houses the grinding de- partments.
 Bristol Church Benefits
 According to the will of the late Mrs. Margaret c. Sutcliff. the sum of $500 is bequeathed to the Trinity Episcopal church. The residue of the estate is divided be- tween two cousins, William J. Grif- fng of New Haven and Annie M. K. of Norwalk!!
 The will has been offered for pro- bate by the executor. Judge Epa aphroditus Peck, and the hearing on the admission of the will will be held next Monday morning.
 FOresters Meeting
 Al the regular meeting of Court Ever Welcome. No. 39. Foresters of America. to be held Thursday eve- ming, delegates 10 the grand court to be held in Hartford in May will be elected The convention will be held May 9 and 10.
 New school Construction
 II IS probable that the contract for the new s110,000 addition 10 the John J. Jennings school will be awarded at meeting of the building committee Of the first school district tonight The plans call for an addi- ton of eight rooms. which are bad