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THE HARTFORD LUILY' COURANT: APRIL" 10 '1927. ence Brady and John Mahon. Burial was In St. Thomas's Cemetery. at St.

Joseph' Cathedral at' 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be In MS. St. Benedict Cemetery. Obituary Lake Compounce To Open For Season On Easter Sunday Pleasure Resort Will Have Added Attractions This Year Children's Chorus And Organ Recital Program From WBZ Youthful Boston Singers and Miss Edith Lang Radio Features Gen.

Electric Office Force Holds Dinner Card Party and Dance Follows Musical Program At Banquet in Winpoq Clubhouse Assisting artists are John Ranter and Byron Gower. with Miss Dorothy E. Dullea playing the piano acoompkni-nieiUs. "Boxy" and his Gang and the WJZ studio orchestra will be supporting features of the Sunday broadcast brougot to tho local radio listeners by WBZ. through the National Broadcast-lug Company's Blue ChHln.

Rounding out the day's program will be another of the series of Springfield Hours of Music, arranged by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and presented this evening by the Rotary Club of Springfield. The day by day schedule of radio features for the week holds forth numerous offerings which have won approval In New England. Tuesday evening at 0 o'clock the Radio Four of Boston will broadcast. Wednesday's program Includes the evening broadcast tinder the auspices of the National Children of the American, Revolution. i Bert Lowe and his Hotel Statlcr Orchestra will be on the air as another of the principal features of the week.

Funeral of Mrs. Bridget Gannon. The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Gannon, widow of Martin Gannon, was held yesterday morning 'at her home, No. 17 Pliny street, and at St.

Michael's Church with a requiem mass. Rev. Walter F. Kenney was celebrant. Miss Melina St.

John sang "Ave Maria" and Mi Genevieve Barry sang "Vale." The bearers were Thomas Flynn, John Fay. John Kenna. Thomas Connor and John Harvey. Burfal will be In St. Patrick's Cemetery, Merlden.

Funeral jf John I Mcr'arland. The funeral of John L. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley McFarland of No.

98 Adelaide street, was held yesterday afternoon at the funeral rooms of Morrison W. Johnson, No. 448 Main street. Rev. Dr.

John Newton Lackey, paator of the Central Baptist Church, officiated. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Vernon. Funeral of Mrs. John F. Smith Tumor-morrow.

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Smith, wife of John F. Smith of No. 93 Wads-worth street, will be held tomorrow at 8:30 m.v at her home and at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with a solemn requiem mass at 9 o'clock. Burial will be In Mt.

St. Benedict Cemetery. Funeral of James A. Maguire Tomorrow. The funeral of James A.

Magulre of No. 321 Garden street will be held tomorrow at 9 a. at his home and ate. Burial will be in Pine Kill Cemetery, Petersboro. Itoan Tales Afire.

A pile of bean pole which caught fire from burning grass on the Boyd property on Pallsado avenue near Bta-tion 43 was the cause of an alarm yesterday morning. The firemen responded with the old truck as the blaise was outside the district and extinguished the fire by use of chemicals. Woman's Hill) Meeting. Mrs. Marion B.

Campbell will! speak on "Wit and Pathos in Scottish Literature" at the meeting of the Women's Club in the Congregational parish house at 3 p. m. Tuesday. This talk was originally scheduled for April 20, Note. William J.

O'Neil. who was arrested Friday night for driving under the influence of liquor and released under bonds of 200, had his case adjourned from last night to Thursday. Five per cent, will be added to all water bills not paid on or before April II. Advt. There will be a setback tournament at the legion rooms on Maple avenue at 8 p.

m. Monday under the auspices of Gray-fileklnson Post. Let me list your property for sale, George H. Maude, 36 Pearl Street, Hartlord. Orpali Rebekah Lodge, X.

O. will meet at Odd Fellows' Hall Tuesday at 8 p. m. There will be no degree work because of the death of the noble grand, Mrs. Mabel H.

Bennett. The sewing society will meet at the same place at 2 p. m. Unfurnished four room flat, No. 103 Capeu street.

Advt. There will be a meeting of the Windsor Parent-Teachers' Association at 8 p. m. Monday at John Fitch High School. The Harmonic Band of the H.

Sidnev Hayclen School will play. Is your fire Insurance adequate? If you are in douljt, call J- E. Cirlmshaw, 81 Preston sticrt, general Insurance. Advt. There will he a meeting or the Women's Auxiliary of Gray-Dickinson Post, American Legion, Thursday evening at the legion rooms.

Food sale, town hall. Wednesday, 3 to 5 p. m. Orders solicited, 'phone 245 Ad t. Lake Compounce, which Is traditionally known as the most famous sum.

n.er resort In Connecticut, will officially open next Sunday, Easter Sunday, Arrangements have been made by the managers of the resort, which was In existence long before other summer resorts were ever mapped out, to open the season with a band concert, the starting of the new wildcat roller coaster and the Inauguration of the chll-dten'i playgrounds. The two added concessions are something new In the annals of the famous Compounce resort. The Philadelphia Toboggan Company builders of the new roller coaster, has been In the amusement device buslnese more than twenty-three years. Their rides are to be found in parks all over the country. The erection of the Wild Cat at Lake Compounce is one of the concern's moot worthy achievements.

Easter Sunday will be a big day at Lake Compounce and It Is expected that thousands of persons will attend the official opening. Final arrangements for the activities have been completed and from present in dications the 1927 season will be the most successful since the resort opened more than half a century ago. Announcement has been made, too that, following the Easter opening, th? resort will be open every day. Dano lug will be enjoyed In the newly dec orated and repaired ball room each Wednesday and Saturday night until Memorial Dny, after which dancing will be held every night. Coolidge Secures Job For Mother of Four Washington.

April 9. (AP.) A mother with four children to support has gotten a government job through President Coolldge despite a rtlllng by the Civil Service commission. The President gave Mrs. Bessie H. Smith of Bowie, a Job as printer's assistant In the Bureau of Engraving and Printing by an executive order.

The order was signed: "For Charity Calvin Coolldge." Mrs. Morton Olsen. Mrs. Nlsslne (Brodersen) Olsen, formerly of this city, wife of Rev. Morton Olsen, died yesterday morning at her home.

No. 222 Montaui: avenue, New London, after a short Illness. She leaves, besides her husband, a son, Joshua Olsen of New London; a brother, Andrew Brodersen of Wethersfleld; and three sisters, Mrs. Helena Anderson and Mrs. Hannah Miller of this city and Mrs.

Brown In Germany. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. at the Danish Norwegian Church, Benton street. Hartford.

Burial will be In the Old North Arthur Motola. Arthur Motola, 5-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Rocc Motola of No. 134 Charles streit, died yesterday morning at the Isolation Hospital after a short illness.

Besides his parents, he leaves five brothers, Joseph Motola. Grcgorio Motola. Orlanto Motola, Frank Motola and Vlto Motola. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a. m.

at his home. Burial will be In Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Funeral of Mrs.

Ellen Griffin. The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Griffin of No. 80 Campfleld avenue, wldow of Michael Griffin, was held yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William J.

Collins, No. 107 Oakwood avenue. West Hartford, and at St. Augustine's Church, Hartford, with a solemn requiem mass. Rev.

Patrick O'Connell was celebrant, Rev. Francis Egan, deacon, and Rev. Edward G. Rosenberger, sub-deacon. Mrs.

Julia B. Griffin, violinist, played "Abide With Me" and Dear, Pray for Me." At the elevation a trio sang "Jesu Deu Vlvl." As the body was taken out of the church Mrs. Griffin played Handel's "Largo." The bearers were Jthn F. Griffin, Michael J. Griffin, Senator Joseph B.

Griffin, Michael J. Morlarty, C. Collins and James H. Collins. Burial waa In Mt.

St. Benedict Cemetery. Funeral of Mrs. Catherine Prior. The funeral of Mrs.

CatBerine Prior, widow of Patrick Prior, was held yesterday morning at the home of her daughter. Mrs. John J. Shaughnessy. No.

19 Irving street and at St. Joseph's Cathedral, with a solemn requiem mass. Rev. J. Clement Martin was celebrant; Rev.

William J. Collins, deacon, and Rev. Walter L. Travis, sub-deacon. The bearers were John Shanlev, Richard Daley.

John Skinner, John Wynn, Clar. 2-7171 Sulen Sunday's radio offering from WBZ Include, as pre-eminent features, the Lancaster Theater Children's Chorus of Boston, and the appearance of Miss Edith Lang in a linal group of Home Folk's organ numbers. Starting off the evening's entertainment as 6 o'clock, the Lancaster Theater Children's Chorus will be heard. This group of youngsters, representing Boston's poorer classes, have been heard on numerous occasions In the past and the sweetness of their childish voices never falls to elicit a hearty response from the radio audience. The program wiil be a varied one, presenting the popular sextet and vocal solos by Ann Blevals, soprano.

Sally Frise will be the accompanist. The conception of C. W. Dlmlck of the Lancaster Theater, the Children's Chorus, lias become a composite of 100 boys and girls from the North End of Boston. With the co-operation of Inils f.

Harlow, as a musical director, the sponsors of this youthful group have worked wonders in smoothing out the chorus. From its mort promising voices, there has been chosen a sextet whose numbers have won enthusiastic approval from New Englard audiences. Lending contrast to Sunday's program will be Miss Lang, prominent or-gah rccltalist, who is concluding her winter series of home folk's organ concerts from WBZ from the Boston City Club. Presiding at the organ In the concert hall of the Boston Street clubhouse, Miss Lang will present a group of her most popular numbers. The broadcast will bo at 7 o'clock.

The enduring appeal of Miss Lang's treatment of well-loved melodies has given her series of concerts a widespread' reception in New England homes. Before making her debut before the Boston public. Miss Lang was the protege of the late B. J. Lang.

Continuing her studies lu Boston under the tutelage of Wallace Goodrich and George W. Chadwlck, she later went to Munich lor further work under Josef Srhmld. organist of the "Fraueu-klrche." A musical program of varied character will be broadcast at 7:30 o'clock under the direction of Hercules Sene-poulos of Bofton. Known for his versatility on the strings, Mr. Sene-poulos will bring to his Sunday concert a group secular selections.

Mandolin, banjo and Hawaiian guitar will be used in various combinations. Windsor Office employees of the General Electric Company held a banquet at the Winpoq clubhouse last evening. Following a supper clerks, bookkeepers, stenographers and Day-masters enjoyed cards, dancing and a general social time. The affair was in charge of a committee including Miss Hnttie Cornelius, chairman: Miss Anna Wallace, Mrs. Ada Thomas-Bryant and MljFlorence Perrv.

Ne who took part In the Informal program of music before cards wre played Included: Marcelus Loomis. Mrs. Blanche Sipple. Miss Kathleen Blackford. William Connaughton and Rob-; ert Parmelee.

Leslie Ramsav and .1. Albert Goddard prepared the turkey supper. Others who attended the affair beside those mentioned were: Arthur Bryant, Neal OXeary. James O'Leary, Everett Co'well. Mrs.

Elcock, SuDerln-tendent Arthur A. Bailey. John II. Ramsay. Miss Bertha Bel'lveau.

Mr, nd Mrs. Grant Church. Harry Manning, Mrs. Irene Hayes. Miss Ooorz).

1 anna Palln. Miss Nellie Connolly ami Arthur W. Bennett. Paul Samuel l.lfcord. Paul Samuel Ll'cord.

23. of No. 11 Rldgewood road, died yesterday afternoon at the Hartford Hospital after a rhort illness. Kb taught business admlmst -at Ion end commercial fubicts at Loo.ms Institute for two years, stnrtirg in the faJ of 1919. Born ADril 26.

1987. in Petersboro. N. he was educated In the schools of that town and entrrvd Dartmouth College. He was a member of- the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

He left college on his twenty-first birthday to enter the service. This was one month before his class eractu-' ated but he received his ddoma because of his his examinations with high rating. He was in the serv-. ice Just a year, being connected with the 111th Ordinance Corp as a tecmid lieutenant. He held the asm rank in the ordlhanc division of the Reserve Officers' Corps.

July 31. 1924. he married Miss Ethel Wood, daughtrr of George A. Wood, formerly of Hartford. Mr.

mid Mrs. Llscord lived at No. Jewel court in Hartford until about a year ago. when they moved to their Windsor home on Rldeewood road. After leaving Loomis.

Mr. was employed in the auditing department of the Phoenix Mutual Life In- iurance Company for two years and went from there tr the Aetna Life Insurance Company as a auditor, where he was last employed. Fraternally he was a member of Al-temont Lodge. No. 28.

A. F. and A. Petersboro, and Petersboro- Lodge. No.

15. I. O. O. F.

He leaves besides Ms wife, his mother Mrs. Nellie W. Llscord. a sister, Mrs, John E. Cass, both of Petersboro.

and son, Paul Samuel Llscord. seventeen months old. Funeral services will be held at 1 p. m. Monday at his borne.

Rev. Roscoe Nelson will offici The Most PETER J. C0NNERT0N CO. 781 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford, Conn. Sacie 6r (to.

'Steam Doilerites' To Give Comedy Rehearsals are being held by the "Hartford Steam Boilerttes," employe-. of the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company. lot a musical comedy which will be prcei.ted in the 'idiurium of the Hartford Woman 9 DUO on crv.u urevl, sometime in May. The play was written by H. Beaune.

and is being produced tinder the direction of Mis Emmy Blush. The executive committee in rhaige of the production Is Dale F. Reese and Miss Emmy and Directors Miss Mildred Grant. H. F.

Perkins. George Booth, Clarence Bowles Stanley Blake. J. B- Swerlng and A. N.

Premo. Eighteen musical numbers are planned, tonether with a large chorus arU vocal and Instrument! soloists. A dance program wlti follow the entertainment. Tins is the first of a series of animal affairs by this organization for the employees and their families and friends. French Clock Advanced.

Paris. April 10. (AP.) Clocks throughout France were advanced at 11 o'clock last night to midnight and summer time became effective. IMTKI STATES and FOR- 4 rsf KIliN MIXKI 1 1 If II I Including 300 Different Post I UUU age Stamps for collectors, 50 Cents C. W.

PAKKF.lt 77 Kensington Heights, Merlden. Conn. Beautiful INC. 2-7171 Make Old Floors New PFith Bartender Slain By Bandit, New York. April A bartender was clubbed to death with baseball bat and (110 was taken from the cash register of a Bronx tafe by two holdup -men early today.

Both escaped, Thomas Reddington. 80 years old. the bartender, was dead when examined at Lincoln Hospital. A Man Who Cares IN your town, near you, there is a rnan, not content to put your loved ones without protection into a sodden grave. He is that undertaker who always uses the Norwalk Vault because he knows that its steel reinforced, solid, airtight and waterproof cement masonry insures the casket forever against dampness and decay.

He is the undertaker you should know. THE NORWALK VAULT CO. Rocky Hill, Conn. VISITING THE CEMETERY When you visit -th? family plot In the cemetery wouldn't It be satisfying to see there erected that monument you have contemplated for so long? Let us make it and have -it ready for Decoration Day. Catalogue on request.

which prevents rug patterns. Sane -mitn Co, INC. Demonstration Of Wear-Ever Aluminum Rugs and Floor Coverings Nine Conn. Students (Jet Diplomas From Storrs 2-Year Course Storrs, April 8. (Special.) Diplomas were awarded nine Connecticut men at the graduation exercises of the two-year School of Agriculture in Connecticut Agricultural College, which were held In the Storrs Community House here this morning.

Professor Frank A. Waugh, head of the horticultural and landscape gardening departments of Massachusetts Agricultural College, gave the graduation address, and the fllplomas were presented by President Charles Lewie Beach of the Connecticut Agricultural College. A luncheon was hold in the community house following the graduation exercises, at which Professor and Mrs. Waugh were guests of honor, pthcr guests present Included President Beach, Rev. and Mrs.

Morris E. Ailing of Storrs. Professor and Richard E. Dodge, Professor and Mrs. Arthur G.

Skinner. Graduates In the two-year course in agriculture Include Roland Duane Ga-vltt of Hartford, Alton Gray of North Stonlngton. John Dowltf. Lassen of New Haven, Roger Coo Manchester of Bristol, Henry Roth of Danbury. Mill ott Robert Smith of Orange, Walter Lafayette Thorp of North Stonlngton.

Charles Edward Tyler of Darlen. and Paul Irving Wallenberg of Farmlngtu. Ucv. Dr. Cressey Dies.

Cambridge, April 9. AP I The Rev. Dr. Frank B. Cressey, newspaper editor and retired pastor, died at his home here today In ais 8th year.

Dr. Cressey gave up active work in the ministry In 1908 after serving eleven years as pastor of the First Baptist church in Weymouth. regularly $2.25, for $1.69 French Fryers regularly $1.65, for 98c 3- Qt. Sauce Pans regularly $1.40, for 98c 5-Qt. Tea Kettles regularly $3.05, for $2.95 Vindsor Kettles 4- qt.

size. reg. $1,75 for $1.35 Deep Pie Plates reg. 35c. each, 2 for 49c 2-Qt.

Saucepans regularly 90c, for 79c 1 -Qt. Deep Stew-Pans regularly 55c, for 45c Easter Sty! III This I I reek In Hartford DE sure to come to the Housewares Shop this week to the demonstration of Wear-Ever Aluminum by a factory expert. She has many interesting things to tell about the varied uses of this popular aluminum ware, and specially low prices will be in effect all tho week. Double Boilers For. All the Family At REMARKABLE VALUES Demonstration and Sale All This Week JJ EPONSET defies water and wear.

It is wonderfully durable. It is economical because it lasts so long. And it is shown in patterns and colors that add to the attractiveness of any room in the house. Neponset Floor Covering rTin Square Yard lyC. 2 Yards Wide Neponset Rugs 9x10-6, regularly $11.95, for 6x9, regularly $7.93, S4.95 for 8.95 9x12, regularly $13.95, for $10.95 ill 7-6x9 regularly $9.95, for- it 14 Neponset Rugs have a patented waxed back sticking.

Designs are reproductions of rare Oriental These Special Prices In Efteft This Week Ojily 315 Trumbull Street Ih Thos. i. Dennis, Mgr..

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