The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14

aVenNe after an illness Of three years. MT. French was born in Winsted but lived in Naugatuck for about 50 years.
 He was member of the local board of relief when it was first started from 1893 to 1896 inclusive and was a registrar of voter in the year 1893 and 1894. He was chal- 1enger at the polls for local dem- ocrats at many elections.
 He was a member of St. Mi- chael's Episcopal church, of Court Unity, No. 2, Foresters of Ameri- ca and of Liberty Lodge, No. 214, Sons of St. George. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ellen Primrose French and two sons, Harry A. French of New Haven and William c. French of Nobleboro, Mass.
 He was we'll known in town and highly respected. He has many friends here. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
 Hlbernians Install
 A joint installation of officers of the local Ancient. Order of Hiber~ nians society, both the men and women's division was held yester- day afternoon and last night in Hibernian hall. Edward Doyle of Waterbury, county president, had charge of the mems division in- stallation and Mrs. Mary Harrigan of Derby inducted officers of the women's division.
 National and state officers were present and there were visitors from many towns and cities in the state including New Haven, Meri- den, Waterbury, Bristol, Shelton, Derby, etc. The visiting officials gave short addresses and an en- tertainment was presented by members of the local society. It scored quite a hit. Refreshments were served and a fine time en- joyed.
 officers installed were: mems division: Francis Curtin, president; Joseph Curtin, vice president; John Bickerdike, recording secrc- tary; John O'Toole, financial secre- tary; John Brannigan, treasurer; Timothy O'Keefe, marshall; Philip Holland, sentinel; Peter O'Con- nor, chairman of the sick commit. tee; Thomas Smith, chairman of the finance committed; Richard T. Parkinson, trustee for three years, Rev. John J. Fitzgerald, chaplain.
 Women's section: Mrs. Bridget Schmidt, president; Mrs. Ellen Scanlon, vice-president; Mrs. Mary Reilly, financial secretary; Miss Lillian Grant, recording secretary; Miss Betty Grant, sergeant at armD; Miss Josephine Fruin, in- side guard; Miss Elizabeth Joyce, chairman of the sick committee, Miss Mary St. John, pianist, Rev. James J. Fitzgerald, chaplain.
 Visiting priests included Rev. William Brewer and Rev. Edwin Gaffney of St. Francis church.
 Waterbury Man Hurt
 Victor Radziumas of "A South Riverside street, Waterbury, victim of an auto accident near the Hill side cemetery driveway in Nauga- tuck last night about 6:10 was re- ported resting comfortably in the Waterbury hospital today. His con- dition was described as fairly good.
 He was riding in an auto driven by Miss Anna Smith of Allerton Farms. The car skiddcd across tho road and hit a telephone pole, dam aging the auto. Radziumas was treated by Dr. Charles s. Kennedy and taken to the hospital. He suf- fered cuts on the head and face. As far as has yet been determined,
  cording to hospital officials. Miss Smith was shaken up but not otherwise hurt. The slippery condi- tion of the road due to the snow which was falling then, is believed to have caused the crash. The pair reported the accident to local po- lice.
 Fire Distinguished
 Naugatuck firemen yesterday ex- tinguished a grass fire on proper ty owned by the Naugatuck Golf Club near Spring street. They were summoned about 5:3O and put out the blaze before much damage was done.
 No Court Today
 No session of the borough court was held today, no arrests having been made over the weekend. No court session has been held in sev- eral days now.
 Joint Installation
 Officers of Naugatuck Camp No. 9948, Modern Woodmer of Amer ica will be installed tomorrow night by George F. Baldwin of Hartford, state manager of the Woodmen of America. The officers were elected on. Dec. 4. They are: Joseph Reynolds, counsel; John Hetherington, advisor; Bernard Mulvey, clerk; Henry Zwick, bank CT, William Dolan, conductor; Mat them Hanlon, inside guard and John Obst, outside guard.
 At a joint installation tomorrow night with Modern Woodmen of America officers, newly-chosen of- ficers of Camp Myrtle, no. 4222 will be installed. Mrs. J. J. Doyle of Waterbury, state deputy, will have charge of the installation of these officers. Those to be installed are Mrs. Ernest Hughes, oracle; Mrs. James Bennett, vice-oracle; Mrs. Lottie Williams, receiver; Mrs. | Henry Zwick, recorder; Miss Mae Williams, marshal; Mrs. Walsh, chancellor; Miss Agnes Walsh, out CT sentinel: Mrs. Bender, inner l sentinel and Bernard Mulvey, man ager.
 To Install Tonight
 officers of Ramona council, Daughters of Pocahontas will be | installed tonight at a meeting of | the society in odd Fellows hall. | Yhe officers ofllow: Mrs. Beatrice Sears, Pocahontas; Mrs Caroline l Bornman, Winona; Mrs. Emma Dwy, prophecies; Mrs. Grace 1 Painter, Powhaton; Miss Vera Ar onholz, keeper of records; Mrs. Vi- ola Halwick, collector of wampum; Mrs. Ella Lucas, keeper of wam- 1 pumG Deputy Pocahontas Gertrude McKegg of Waterbury will have charge of the installation.
 Billiard Games It is expected that quitet a num- Der will be on hand at the "Y" to- night for the semi-final matches in the pocket-biillard tournament. At [ o'clock Benjamin Oginskis of the Chemical Company will meet Al Fetterman of the Rubber Com pany and at S.30 John McGroary, | of the "Y" will play Peter Lupo of the Rubber company. E%M
 Both of these matches will be closely contested as all the contes- tants are very evenly matched.
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