The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-06

or the bTlSlOl evening SCHOOLS IOI the past twenty years, sent his resig- nation to the board of education al their meeting held last night, and resignation, voting to send a letter of appreciation for the services he rendered during the time he acted as principal of the school. MT Beck with gave as his reason for resign ing, continued press of business al the New Departure where he is em- ployed. His successor, the board an- nounced, will be appointed some time in May.
 Chester Baston, of Millenecket Me, was appointed last night as head of the science classes at Bristol high who died recently. The board in- school, succeeded Arthur w. French, structed Superintendent of Schools Karl A. Reiche, to express sympathy to Mrs French on the death of her husband.
 Official permission was given to the bask etball team of Bristol high school to enter the Yale tournament to decide the state championship following the statements of Karl A. Reiche, superintendent of schools, who gave as his opinion that the high school would undoubtedly be invited to attend the tournament again this year, A committee con sisting of MT Reiche, Judge Newell Jennings, was appointed to consid- CT the advisability of the team en- to be held in Newport, R. l., on March 19, 20, and 21. The tourna- ment will be under the joint aus pices of the Newport chamber of commerce and the navy. It seemed to be the concensus of the board that the team be permitted to enter this tournament provided they get an invitation. Rules of the tourna- ment provide that the two best teams and two others in each of the New England states be invited to participate.
 MT Reiche gave report on the annual convention of the Education association held in Detroit, Mich.
 Investigate Dope Traffic
 Because of rumors of dope being peddled in this city, the local police began Wednesday to make an inves- tigation of the alleged activities throughout the city.
 Sergeant Henry Jeglinsky, when questioned, stated that he had heard that dope was being circulated in the city but so far had been unable to confirm the rumor. He expressed the belief that the rumor. if of sound origin, had to do with dope coming from outside the city and not any htat might be emanating from within the boundaries of Bris- tol.
 Health Officer Dr B. B. Robbins, when questioned concerning the same rumor, stated that the subject was outside his Jurisdiction. but ad- mitted that he had heard the report, and that one addict here was re- gently committed to a sanitarium.
 He stated that, while he had abso- lute confidence in every doctor in the city. as a matter of course at re- cent meeting of the physicians, he referred to the law relating to the treatment of drug addicts outside of doctors office except in case of emergency.
 To Pay Onicial Visit
 Walter M. Gowan, of Watertown, of America, will make an official visitation to Court Ever Welcome of the order in their meeting in Moose hall here tonight. As this is MT Gowan's first visit to this city, it is hoped that fine representation of members will turn up.
 To Omit Minstrel Show
 The West End Athletic club an- nounced following meeting on Wednesday, that, owing to the pres ent industrial depression, their an- nual minstrel show will not be held this year.
 The club is working on plans for new home and expects to have a baseball team on the field in the City league this year.
 Warranty Deeds
 Warranty deeds filed at the office of the city clerk this morning in cluded the following: From Edward F Manchester to Benjamin R. Lock wood, two pieces of fand on Cam bridge road; from Anthony Monico to Arthur Lambert, land and build ings on 321 Park street.
 Church Services
 Rev Lyman c. Blocker, curate of Trinity church. Hartford, was the preacher at services held in the Trinity church last Wednesday night at 7:30 p. m. Several vocal selec- tions were offered by Raymond Garfield, local tenor, to augment the program.
 "Hcre Comes Patricia"
 A comedy, Here Comes Patricia" was presented last night in the Sum day school room of the Methodist church by the Seymour Dramatic Workshop under the auspices of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the church. Immediately preced- ing the play, from 6 o'clock until