The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-24

night at a meeting of the boys pro- gram committee. John F. McGro- ary was named chairman of the. general committee, succeeding Har- ry Mintch. Jack Cotter was named chairman of the committee on oua- door work and Arthuh Lndaw. chairman of the indoor committee. On Saturday, Oct 3, the junior members will enjoy hike to High Rock where they will attend the exercises to be conducted by the state. Gov Wilbur L. Cross will be present at these exercises. The committee in charge of boys work for the year will be John Me Groary, John Murphy, Jack Cotter. Dick Baxter, Arthur Lindaw,. c. $. Garland, James Macintosh, Frank Cavanaugh, Geral dMahon. Victor Olson, Michael Ruby and Lyle Launstein.
 Volley Ball Club Formed.
 Formation of volley ball club was completed at meeting held last night in the Y. M. c. A. by volley players. Fred Baker was named captain of the first team and William Smith captain of the second team. Edgar Wyatt was named manager of the first team and Alex Noide manager of the second team. The captain of the first team will act as president of the club and the captain of the second team vice-president. Meet ings will be held on the last We'd nesday in every month for skull practice and general volley-ball discussion.
 McGroary Defeats Rice.
 Tn the 75 point billiard match played last night at the Y. M. c. A. John McGroary, runner up in last years tourney defeated Joseph Rico, " billiard champ 75-71. The match was interesting and close throughout, both players display ing rare form and skill.
 Lyle Launstein defeated Seymour Squires in a fifteen point three cus- hion billiar match 15-S.
 Several Attended Anniversary.
 Several members of Columbian Rebekah Lodge of Odd. Fellows of this borough attended the S0th an- niversary celebration of the order held last night in odd Fellows hall in Waterbury under the auspices of Winona lodge. The meeting wa in charge of District Deputy Susan White of Waterbury.
 Receive Assignments.
 Rev Thomas Garrick, son of Patrolman and Mrs Martin Garrick of High street, who was ordained to the priesthood last May in Italy and who celebrated his first mass in St Francis church in July has been assigned as curate at St An A ,v,tz nh l.. D~tc fAI
 Rev Edward Curtin, son of MT and Mrs Edward Curtin of Cherry street, who was ordained in Hart his first mass in St Francis church in June has been assigned to St Mary's church in East Hartford. Both priests will take up their new duties tomorrow.
 Rev Timothy J. Byrne, assistant at St Francis church since July 1928. who has been transferred to St Johns church in Montville will also leave tomorrow to assume his new duties
 Funeral of NJ. W. O'Brien.
 The funeral of Michael w. o. Brien well-known barber. who died Monday night at his home, -245 Maple street was held this morn in gat S:30 o'clock from the house and at o'clock from St Francis, church, where a requiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev Timothy Byrne. He also conduct ed the services at the grave. Rev Thomas Garrick was seated in the sanctuary. Burial was in St Fran cis' cemetery. The pail bearers were James T. Leary and P. J. O'Sullivan representing Naugatuck lodge of Elks; Patrick O'Loughlin, Charles O'Connor, Thomas Reilly and Robert Cleary. Naugatuck lodge of Elks was represented by a delegation consisting of F. S. Clark, Michael J. Clancy, M. B. Reidy and James Sweetman. A delegation representing the local barbers consisted of Joseph Som- mers, Joseph DeCarlo, Nicholas Mangine, Andrew Sirica and Step- hen Martin.
 Suffered Slight Injury
 Slight injuries were suffered by Frank Bilello of 12 Aetna street yesterday when he was struck by a trolley car on Riverside drive. Following the accident he was talk en to the office of Dr Harold John- son who found suffering from ab- rasions on the right elbow and right hip and two wrenched knees.
 Bilello, an employe of the Naug- atuck Chemical company was on his way to work shortly before 1 o'clock and was about to cross the trolley tracks to enter the foot bridge in the rear of the Rubber Regenerating company when the accident happened. He will be con fined to his home for few days.
 Schools open Monday
 The schools of the borough will open Monday morning as sched- uled. The infantile paralysis scare in the borough has practically suO- sided, only one new case being re- ported in the past several days.
 Card Pary Tonight
 Kennedy circle, Daughters of Isabella will conduct a public card party tonight in Hibernian hall. Prizes will be awarded the winners and refreshments will be served.