New Britain herald., 1929-10-29
Bristol Neus
CROWD OF 5OO MEN
 AT PARISH SMOKER

1 AT PARISH SMOKER Hartford Kaceys Provide Pro- ] gram for St. JOSeph'S Members TEAR GAS IS INSTALLED 1 Bank Completes Protective system
 Mrs. Enos B. McaIullen Dies
 One Week Left in Evening School ContcSt--Bristol News of Interest. More than 500 men packed St. Jo- seph's Guild hall to capacity last evening at the quarterly smoker for the men of the parish and fully en- joyed the program presented by the local and visiting entertainers Johnny Smith, former captain of the famed Notre Dame football team telegraphed his regrets at his ina ability to appear for a scheduled talk.
 Rev. stephen r. Carr, master Of ceremonies, announced that he had completed arrangements to have Bat Battalino, the worlds feather weight champion of Hartford deiv- CT talk at the next smoker, three months hence.
 Rev. William P. Laflin, pastor of the parish, started the evening by delivering an introductory message to the gathering, which was follow ed by short and Interesting talk by Father Carr. Frank Coskey of the Hartford Knights of Columbus en- tertained the crowd for several min uteS while the remainder of the en- tertainers were preparing themselves for the minstrel show which was to follow. Mir. Coskey rendered sev- eral "whistling' solos. accompanied at the piano by Walter lynch, also of the Hartford "KaCeys"
 Joe Rourke of the kacey group sang several popular songs and then furnished the gathering with plenty of laughter as he teamed with Dom- mick Massare. a comedian. who sang 70 Sole Mic" and Mother Machrec" diencn
 At this stage of the entertainment Father Carr announced that refreah- mcntS woald be served in an adjoin- ing room and that the entertainment would continue immediately after.
 Following the serving Of refresh ments the troupe of Il Hartford kaccy men entertained the crowd with several song and comedy num- bcrs. John OIoughlin sang and Joe Rourie, who proved to be one of the most popular singers of the evening, rendered another selection. Skehin and Lally tapGanCcd their way into favor and were "encorc q" twice. Paul Hannon sang two beautiful se- l"ctiona, followed by the singing Of Sonny Boy" by Jack Caruso. Frank CoeHcy whistlcd another selection, Carolina Moon," and was received very well. rr
 George Bali sang three comedy t D H T h.,, sang "old Man Sunshine" to bring the entertainment to a close.
 The entertainment tuned out to be tremendous success which was duo. according to Father Carr, to the 'TortS of the local palos councu of the Knights of Columbus. Another :ocial will be held at tho hall in three months.
 Tear Gts System Comrlcte
 Tie tear gas system at the Erjs- lol TrIst company is completely in- tailed, acccrd,nE to officers Of the institution. The bank will retain .ts burglar a,:YIn srstrm.
 Buttons installed above the win lows Of the various clerks rcd asc the s"S which is thrown off into the lobby through several small slots and is said to completely oyerpower any person who may attempt rob- herY. Gas masls are said to be in- against the fumes of the gas and there IS TO record of any bank that has such equipment, hay ing been robbed.
 Pa:'iilG Viola.ors Fined
 Peter ChniclcnsNi and Josent SiMoE"2u Of this city were sum- | '1oned into polce headquarters vcs- torday for violation of parking or din2nccs and were assessed the costs ! Of court by Prosecutor Anthony J, Rich. The local police arc rigidly enforcing motor vehicle laws be- rause of the numerous offenders brought into court.
 New BrtaInitc Party
 samuel Roacnfcld of Bristol spoke 1t party of Scars R Roe6ucks New hrEain cmrloyes held at the Blue Lantern inn, Forestville. last nisft, seventy were present, includinr guests from Molidcn.
 Annette Francisco Here
 .Iis3 Annette Francisco. national associate field secretary of the Camp Fire Girls, from National Camp Fire Girl headquarters in New | York city, will speak before the Rotary club this afternoon. She is scheduled to deliver a message to he Lions club tomorrow afternoon md will personally direct council Ire tomorrow evening at the Con- srcSational parish house in which