The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-12
TORRINCTON

A short but impressive service was held at the soldiers monument at Coe Memorial park yesterday morning in honor of those who lost their lives in the great war. George r. Bagrie, commander of the Tor rington post, American Legion, was in charge of the ceremony, which was impressive throughout. There were about 200 present, including delegations of legionnaires, Vet erans of Foreign Wars and other patriotic societies, as we'll as other citizens of the community. The service opened with a prayer by Joseph N. Ramsay of the legion after which Commander Bagrie read the Armistice day proclama- tion of the legion's national com mander. The legion Armistice rit- ual was then read by Commander Bagrie. George Weller. Adolph Dunkel and Peter York, all mem bers of the Torrington post. Fol lowing two minutes of silence at II o'clock, during which the heads Of those present were bowed in rev erent respect to those who sacri- feed their lives during the World war, the Rev C.. Homer Lane deliv- cred a short. inpsiring speech in which he explained the purpose of the observation and urged those present to keep faith with their deceased comrades by using their influence in bringing about perpet- ual peace.
 Wreaths from the American Le- zion, the American Legion aux Hilary and the family of the late William Hubbard, were placed on the monument. after which three volleys were fired by a National Guard firing squad and taps were sounded. The National Guardsmen from Company l. and Headquer- ters company were: firing squad Sergeant John G. Lonergan. Pri- yates Edward Hennequin, Adam Frauenhofcr, Arthur Redmer, Ma rio Rossi, Paul Toussaiint and liar " Nuhn; and the bugler was Prl- vaffite Paul Sikora; color guards. Joseph Gradowski and Frank Gra- dowski. both privates.
 Man Accidentally Shot During Hunt
 John Scdnion, "A. of Litchfield, was brought to the Charlotte Hun gerford hospital at 5:45 p. m. yes terday, suffering from a wound In the left hip. He had been acci- dentaily shot by his companion, Walter Smith, while on a rabbit hunt. While Mir Scanlon and MT Smith were hunting on the Dellen- baugh. where Mir Smith is care taker, they spied rabbit running into a store wall and they put fettet into the hole to drive out the rabbit. Suddenly Mir Scanlon, who was in the lead. espied the rabbit jumping outof another hole in the wall. He cried out and MT Smith in his excitement raised his rife 10 kill the rabbit. The charge, however. struck MT Scanlon in the left hip and he fell to the ground. He was immediately taken to Dr Frank Brooks who gave first aid treatment and ordered the wound- ed man to be taken to the hospital here. At the hospital, X-ray pie lures were taken to determine the extent of the injuries, and later several shot were removed. The attending physician stated that MT Scanlon's condition is not critical but added that 1t is yet too early Q say what the developments might be. The state police barracks at Canaan were notified regarding the accident and Trooper George Re- mer was assigned to the investi- gation.
 Q. of I. officers Installed
 The officers of Unity Circle. Daughters of Isabella. were in- stalled last evening by State Regent Emma Mitchell In Pythian hall as follows: Spiritual advisor. the Rev John W. Fay; past regent. Emma Mitchell regent. Mary Leahy; vice regent, Susan Hoben; custodian. Bridget whalen; chancellor. Mar tha Serry; nancial secretary. Mary Sherlock; recording secretary. Rose I.udon. monitor. Catherine Hayes: inside guard, Catherine Considine; outside guard. Mary Whaien; first guide. Anna Ma. honey; organist. Katherine suiii- van: banner bearer. Madeline sui- llvan. Following the installation, e dinner set was prcsented co the st.tc regent. Mrs Mitchell. and a bouquet Of flowers to Mary Lenhy regent. Bridge and whist was played and q supper was served.