New Britain herald., 1930-03-22

| it's mark by approximately $500. It 1 is thought that the amount needed will be obtained today
 Defending Crown in Jersey ! Major John Totiias and MaJor Eddie Brooks, his youthful protege, journeyed to Newark, N. J., this morning to defend their baton swinging championships against m unusually large field of competitors Major Totillas has, for nine years consccutively. held the baton swing | ing pionship of the world fwhile Major Brooks has held the ju- nior title for one year. The tourna- mcnt, sponsored by the Black Prince | drum corps of Newark. will be staged at Laurel Gardens, a pleasure resort, starting at about 10 o'clock tonight. The New Departure Fife and Drum corps, of which the titlehold- CTS are members, travelled to New 1 Jersey with them this morning and will remain until the tournament is over.
 1 Doctor to speak ] Dr. George Hobbs, one of tho i ciiy's most prominent practitioners oi dental surgery and d former ma ! lor in the British army, will be tn, principal speaker at q smoker to b. given by the Bristol club at it's so- cial rooms on North Main street i Monday evening commencing at S:15 o'clock. Dr. Hobbs has chosen for | tho subject Of his address "Impres- sion7 Of i-n Enslishman Tn America on St. PatricI's Night" 1 Members have been requested by the entertainment committee. in charge Of the affair, 10 bring friends There will be refreshments and smokes
 ooth Anni, crsary Celebration The Bethesda Swedish Lutheran church of Forestville. organized on February 1G, 1880, is now 50 years old. The parishoners have been celebrating the event during the past week with special sermons in the church by several of the states ! prominent members of the ministry. Last evening q concert. with vocal i Seiectons by the Arpc sextet of New Britain. was held. The singers were assisted by Mrs. Harry Christensen. soprano. and Leroy Carlson. violinist
 Tomorrow morning a short ses- sion Of Sunday school will take place commencing at a:3O o'clock after which morning services will be conducted. The communion ad- dress will be delivered by Dr. A. o. HJelm Of Worcester, Mass, with q ] second sermon by Dr. S c. Hagg- iund or Boston. on the text of the day. There will be q confirmation reunion in the afternoon at 3:3o o'clock, al which time programs will be presented by the confirmation classes of the parish. In the eve ming at 7:S0 o'clock the final service will be conducted, with talks by the ministers who arc scheduled to speak 1 in the afternoon.
 Members Of the church and their friends have received cordial invita- tionS to attend. Maple Ends to Meet
 A special meeting of the Maple End Athletic club will be held at the headquarters of the organization to- morrow afternoon at o:30 o'clock. The meeting will be held for the purpose of deciding upon site for the new clubhouse, President James r. Riordan has announced. A base ball team, coached as in past sea- sons by Dutch" Leonard, will be sponsored by the club.
 Engagement Announced
 The engagement Of Miss Vivian White of Al St. Felix street, Brook lyil, x. I.. to William C. Canfleld of Pine street. this city. has been an- lnounc ced
 "Other Peoples Husbands
 A play. "Other Peoples Illus bands will be presented by the Burlington Avenue Community club at the meeting room of the organi- zation on Wednesday evening at x o'clock, The play, comedy sketch in one act, will be followed by danc- ing. Tho proceeds will be donated to the club.
 Milk in Mornings Again
 Notices have commenced to ap- pear in the milk bottles pcddlod by local dealers 10 the effect that de- livcrics will be made in the morning instead Of the afternoon during the summer months. This schedule is adopted by the dealers for the sum- mer only.
 Tear Gas Demonstration
 X demonstration of the effective Iness of tear gas in preventing a holdup will be given at the banking offices oi the Bristol Trust Go. at l o'clock this afternoon. One Of 15 guns, with which the bank is equipped. will be discharged.
 Third Degree Conferred
 The third degree of Stephen Terry lodge, I. o. O. F.. was conferred upon class of several candidates at the club rooms on Main street last evening. A report on the meet ing of corpora tors. held at the Gro ton odd Fellows home recently. was read by Walter w. Merrill. associat" corporator. Refreshments were served.
 Obtain Marriage license
 X marriage license was granted pN tue tltN tIeIk tnIS iHOFnlnS to Walter Brownsw ord. school teach CT of p Elm street and Alma Vera Young. 8 governcss. of 139 -Althea street. Providence, R. l.
 Bremen Kept Busy The flrcmen of the local depart Imont have been kept busy during the past week fighting grass fires . Continued on Page 15)