The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01

and modern dances were enjoyed During the evening a $2O gold piece and 20 red roses as presented to Mrs Ernest Bell. chief daughter of the Lady McAlpine lodge in honor of her goth anniversary. Oh. of course, Mir Bell was congratulated also There was plenty of entertainment. to feature the late hours of old 1880 and the early hours of the new year.
 Harmony chorus held party in Mechanics hall on East Main street with over 200 in attendance. The Palmour club with more than fifty couples present celebrated in their rooms at 95 Bank street. Guests were present from Boston, Provi- dence. Springfield. Hartford and New Haven. Several vaudeville acts added to the enjoyment of the even- ing.
 The Waterbury Burns club held it's big party in Columbus hall. It was big night for all present. Archibald Bapnatyne, first president of the club in 1885 and Rev Dr James l.. Gregg. pastor of the First Congregational church were the principal speakers of the evening. Robert Finlay. vice-president of the club, was chairman of the commit tee of arrangements.
 Over 15O couples attended the big party at the central T.. M. c. A.. The cabaret performance and din ner party proved a happy combina- ton.
 About 400 attended the Chase Foremen's party in the Chase build ing. Local and imported talent made the entertainment program one of the best in years. It proved Il party that only the Chase fore men know how to arrange and to enjoy.
 Special midnight shows were staged at the Palace, Strand. State and New Garden theater. The audi ence needed no encouragement or persuasion to whoop it up when Old Man 1880 took his cue and walk ed off stage and little Miss 1881 de- manded the spotlight. She was the star of the evening and stopped the show. What big future Is in store for that little girl.
 The Salvation Army held special services on the Green at 7:30 o'clock and later in the rganizations citadel on Abbott avenue. Both were largely attended. They were
 
 Years brighter significance to many.
 The bells of St Johns rang out the old and in the new. In homes where revelry was absent and where a more solemn view was taken of times flight and the passing of an other milestone in life's journey, the chimes kindled sparks of gratitude for the past and hopes for the fu- ture. What thoughts flashed through thousands of minds at that hour varied according to the circum- stances under which persons greeted the new year.
 Watch. services held at St Johns church were largely attended. Sim liar services were held at the Ad- vent Christian church, Grace Baptist church, West Side Community church and St Paurs Methodist church. Organ recitals. prayers, scripture readings, hymns and ad- dresses were features of these inn prcssive. spiritual gatherings. The police reported All quiet along all fronts" The Connecticut company provided special .accommo- crowds travelling home from
 To-day the banks, library and principal business establishments were closed. Uncle Sam's postal em- ployes worked on a holiday sched- ule. half f-day. The various masses in the Catholic churches were large- ly attended.
 And so the New Year is here. The Democrat wishes all very. prosper ous and happy New Year.