New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-05-08

cussions and who will attend the
meetings is eligible to mem be rship.
It is necessary for every. individual
member of the society to take part in
debate held on some live subject and
upon problems which are at present
before the public eye. -
Competent judges preside at the
debates and decisions are awarded
generally upon two points, manner of
delivery and weight of argument. The
members learn to express themselves
clearly, accurately, and precisely.
They acquire above all a good COM
n.and Of the English language, which
is a sreat assistance to them in future
life. The members also become ac-
quainted with parliamentary rules.
Officers will not be elected at this
time, but they will be chosen at the
first meeting in the fall, when a new
seasons activities are commenced.
Donates Books to Library.
H. H. Peck of Waterbury, founder
Of the Peck Memorial Library Of
keIsington, has generously donated
several handsome leather bound VOL
1lmcs to the library. The list given in
cludes fourteen volumes of Eugene
Il
Treasures and four volumes of the
History of Louisiana THE Brew
airy of Treasurer includes the works
IF famous Grecian orators and Roman
sta teslnen.
Although Mr.. Peck resides in
Waterbury he takes a great deal of
interest in the welfare of the library.
His generous donation is greatly ap-
pieciated by the patronizers The
books are we'll chosen and will great
ly assist the students in preparation Of
their lessons, especially in the study
Ct Greek and Roman history.
Grange Completes Plans.
At {. meeting of the Berlin grange
held Thursday night at the new
Grange hall on Deacon North's hill,
final arrangements were made for the
fancy sale and dance to be given Fri
day evening, May ID The sale will
take place in the afternoon and will
be III charge of the ladies of the
grange, while the dance will be given
in the evening under the supervision
OF the governing board.
IT is expected that a large number
wi. patronize the affair, as the
procet DIS will go towards defraying the
expenses of decorating the new hall
and the dedication, which will take
place II, the near future.
Berlin Congregational Church.
Regular services will be held at the
Berlin Congregational church tomor-
row morning at 1915 O'Clock, the
pastor, Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, preach
ing. The Sunday school class will
meet at II o'clock The Christian
Fin ,%avors union will meet at $50
o'clock Fem Nourse will be the
leader and the subject to be dis
cusscd is why I Am Proud of My
Denomination"
KcnsIngton congregational Church.
Rev. Carleton Hazen will preach at
the morning services of the Kensing-
ton Congregational church tomorrow
morning at 1915 o'clock
The Sunday school will meet at the
usual hour The Christian Endeavor
meeting will be held at 6 p. m. why
| / Am Proud of My Denomination" is
the subject and Rev. Mi. Hazen will
be the leader.
Kcnsington Methodist Church.
w. A. Moore student at Wesleyan
who has been engaged to substitute
during the pastors two months leave
Of absence, will preach at 1915
O'Clock tom orroW morning. The Sum
day school will convene at noon. The
last meeting Of the Mission Study
class will be held at 6 o'clock in the
evening All members of the class