The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-16


 to the front of the site where until recentlysstood the old Seth Thomas home.
 Ideal Tree
 The tree is ideal for the purpose to which 1t will be put and towns people have expressed their pleasure and appreciation at the legion's de- cision to utilize tree in it's original setting which when adorned with colored lights will typify Q real Christmas atmosphere. The original plans of the legion to place a tree in the band stand at Kenea park. in cooperation with the committee of the merchants bureau through whose efforts the park has been brilliantly lighted, were aban- doned. The legion committee feared that the attractiveness of a tree would be dimmed by the lighting effect which has been featured in the central ark.
 Dr. Hotchkiss Dies
 Word was received here yesterday of the sudden death that morning of pr. John Hotchkiss. 64, of Attleboro, Mass. Mir. Hotchkiss who formerly lived in Thomaston was a dentist by profession. He is survived by his widow. Local relatives include a brother-m-law. William Childs and number of cousins. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hctchkiss funeral home on Union street. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery.
 Pinochle Party
 Mrs. Stephen Hennequin and Peter Martin had high score and Mrs. Alfred Schinzel and Stephen Hennequin low at the pinochle party at Beacon grange, Northfield, last night. The award winners are all from Thomaston. Square dancing followed the card playing.
 Party Friday
 Members of Electa chapter, o. E. 5. will feature Christmas party following the regular meeting Fri day night. Each member will bring an inexpensive gif' for the grab bag and three sandwiches for lunch which will be served. Mrs. Thomas Hockey IS IT, charge of the evenings entertainment.
 Supper Enjoyed
 Supper was served proceeding the annual meeting and entertainment of the Harriet Burwell Past Matrons and Patrons association of Litch- field county held in Masonic hall here Monday night. About 90 were In attendance. Mrs. Dorothy Driggs of New Hartford was elected presi- dent; Mrs. Lena Stancliff, also of New Hartford was reelected secre- tary and treasurer. Other officers elected were James Duff of Thom- aston. first vice president; Mrs. liar old Parker of Lakeville, formerly of Thomaston. second vice president; Mrs. Ruby North of Litchfield, third vice president.
 Many Guests Present
 The entertainment was furnished by members from Winsted, Torring- ton, Litchf1eld and Sharon and con- sisted of vocal and Instrumental music, readings, recitations and a one act comedy. Mrs. Eugene Wat CTS of Thomaston also gave a read- ing. Mrs. Ruby North of Litchfield had charge of the entertainment. Mrs. Eliza Bunnel of Thomaston was chairman of the committee on arrangements. The next meeting of the association will be held the sec ond Monday in March, in New Hartford. Entertainment will be fur nished by Collinsville members. Bingo Party Maid Marian Circle, A. o. F. en- tertained at public bingo party in the Knights of Fythias rooms Mon- day night. 8 were present. Awards were made the following: MT. and Mrs. James Innes, Miss Catherine Seabourne, Mrs. Phyllis Hurley, Mrs Naham Alley. William Stevens, Mrs Arthur Lamb, Mrs. Jenne Kilpat- rick, MT. and Mrs William Spargo Mrs. John Innes. Mrs. Elizabeth Barber, Edward Sawick, Mrs. Walter Stone, MT. and Mrs. James Both- royd, Miss Mabel Barnes, Mrs. Annie Innocent, Mrs. George Buchanan and Mrs. Anna Ebert.
 | MID. nun 6eaDOurne was chairman of the committee in charge of the party.
 At the next regular meeting on December 28 the annual election ot officers will take place. In evening of entertainment is also being planned with mystery supper and Christmas party to be attended by members of the Circle, Foresters and their families.
 Locals Win
 CollinSville, Dec. 16.-Thee Thom- aston high school basketball team gunned the Canton high school squad of Collinsville into defeat 3I to l8 here last night. Shcrneta and Peplak firing beg guns in the n- vaders' attack.
 The Thomaston girls defeated the Collinsviile girls in the preliminary game. 25 to IA.