New Britain herald., 1930-04-24
Bristol Meus
IS READY
 FOR POLICE BALL

New Departure Orchestra to Render Concert Tomorrow Night EAGLES NOMINATE PRIOR Harrigan Declines Another Term as
 Prcsident-Nirs. Agnes McLaugh-
 lin Dics-ACcidcnt Called Un-
 ayoidable-NIiss Cottlc Engaged.
 A special concert program by the New Departure orchestra under the direction of Ernest A. Becker will be one of the prominent features of the police ball which is 10 be held at the state armory tomorrow night beginning at o'clock. The list of concert numbers includes the fol- lowing: March, ITO the Chief;' se- lcctions from "The Fortune Teller by Herbert; Spanish serenade, La MeNicana;" Irish medley. Bunch Of Shamrocks;" and an American med ley. "On the Swanee."
 During the course of the ball Miss Lillian LaSalle, prominent New York balladist, will sing the choruses ot number of familiar dance hits, with the accompaniment Of the En- dee ensemble, and will also contri- bute several solos. As an added at traction Arthur Borca, well known behind the footlights of the Haude- vile and concert stage as an ac- cordion player, will render several numbers. For this particular occa- sion the orchestra will be augment cd to 16 pieces.
 The decorators commenced their work of trimming up the armory hall this morning but because of its largencss will probably not finish until tomorrow afternoon. The plan of decoration includes the stringine of thousands of electric lights and hundreds of yards of colorful bunt- ing, together with the erection of large crystal ball in the center of the hall.
 Expect 2,OOO Guests
 In addition to the 30 boxes which will range along the west side of the armory, there will be seating ar | arrangements for more than 1,00C persons on the opposite side of the floor for the accommodation oi those who will attend to listen tc the music and witness the dancing | It is believed that more than 2,o0C persons will be present.
 Arrangements have been made SC that tickets for the affair may be procured at the door. A large num- Der, nearly the entire quota, had been disposed of by the committee in charge.
 Mrs. Agnes Mclaughlin
 Mrs. Agnes (Gilligan) McLaugh- lin, 46, wife of Thomas McLaugh- lin of 4S Pleasant street, died at 7:1O o'clock this morning following a lingering illness. She was born in Higganum on September IS, 1883 Mrs. Mclaughlin had a wide circle of friends in this city and was greatly respected by all with whom | she came in contact.
 She is survived by her husband two sons, Raymond and Thoma: i Mclaughlin of Bristol; three sis. ters, Mrs. James Mcdonald of Eas Bristol, Mrs. Peter Sorenson of Bris l tol, and Mrs. John Sullivan of New London; and two brothers, lame. Gilligan of East Hartford and Johr | Gilligan, who resides in the west.
 Funeral services will be held at o'clock Saturday morning at St. Jo' 1 seph's church. Intern cnt will be 1T St. Joscph's new cemetery.
 Falcons to Meet
 The Falcon A. C. of Forestyillt will meet tonight, vixen the new officers will be installed and 10 new members initiated.
 tiaSlcS -NOUllnhtc
 At a meeting of Bell City aerie No. 15ll, Fratcrnal Order of Eagles held at the home on West street last night Harold J. Pryor, present hold CT of the vice presidency of the or. der, was nominated for the office ol president. William Harrigan, worthy president. declined the nomination.
 Vice President Pryor will, wher, elected, be the youngest president ever to hold that office since the or ganization of the local aerie. He ! has served for one term in each ot 1 the minor offices. At the annual election of officers, due to take place at the meeting of May 14. Worth, President Harrigan will automati cally pass into the past worthy presidents chair.
 Those present nominated Emi Bachman as vice president to fill the seat which will be vacated by liar. old J. Pryor. Two brothers of tn. acre, Albert Pietrafcssa and Theo dore LeClairc, were nominated fol | the chaplainship.
 James E. Sorenson was nominat cd for reelection as secretary anC John Baptist and Leo Gaudreal were named to battle for the posi- tion of treasurer. Archie Beede re ceived and accepted the nomination as conductor, and the name of Jo