New Britain herald., 1915-03-03
Pla1nville News BRISTOL CHANGERS
 VISIT PLA|NV|L[E Furnish Entertainment at Meeting
 Of Local CTgaDzaji0n. NAY LOWER INSURANCE RATES
orange Receives Many Applications 1or Mcmbership-NcW England h. atIVcS Hcrc-tO Lecture in Bristol

atIVcS Hcrc-tO Lecture in Bristol
 brlstol grange paid a visit to the Plalnville members of that organiza- uon last evening and at a meeting of the focal branch held in Grange hall, furnished an exceptionally interesting l1terary program. There was a large attendance at the session and the so- clal hour held after the business meet Ing proved to be most enjoyable The Nlsltors provided a splendid entertain fnent and were highly complimented on the excellent program they had prepared.
 The literary and musical bill was as follows:
 RecitatlOn-AIiss Grant
 Paper-'Ps chology Applied to Worry" written by Mrs. .Hamlin and read by Mrs. $. Wilson.
 Piano solo-" Meditation" Nils kel- sey.
 Sketch-"Mrs. Bigson's Victory, Miss Sara Carter and T. l.. Kelly.
 Recitation--"Towser Shan't Be Tied Tonight" parody, Mrs. Bishop.
 Eeading-'An Inventors Wife Mrs. Ella A. Freeman. I'd,
 Selections-The Kitchen orchestra.
 After the rendition of the program refreshments were served At the business meeting which pre- ceded the social session, nine applica- lions for membership were received and it was reported that number of others wifi be presented at the next gathering of grangers to be held on M f l,o 1,,,t if ing at which applications will be re- ceived from candidates dcsirious of joining the spring class.
 The meeting also made arrange ments for public whist to be held in Grange hall on next "Wednesday eve ming. Past Master T. A. Lyman will b. in charge.
 Lower Insurance Rates?
 John A. Driscoll, representing the New England Insurance exchange, was here this morning getting m formation concerning the protection from fire given to property in town. He had conference with Fire Chief M. A. Norton, the latter explaining tn steps that have been taken to inn prove the fire department and to re- ducc the fire hazard. MT. Driscoll was greatly impressed with the changes and was particularly well pleased with the addition of the auto truck to- the fire departments equip mcnt.
 There is no town of it's size in the state that has fire department more up-to-date than Plainville's and Chief Norton is entitled to considerable credit for bringing it up to it's present state of efficiency. It was largely through his efforts that the new equipment was purchased and other improvements are also the result or his entrgetic campaigns.
 While the inspector did not intimate that thre will be any reduction in the rates charged for insurlng local property against fire as a result of his visit, it is thought that such change might be brought about should the townspeople make an ehort 10 do so. With the improvements that have been made in the fire department the fire risk has naturally been mIni- mixed and it is believed that the in- surance rates should be reduced cor respondingly.
 The matter is one that the Busi- ness and Improvement association might look into with profit to its members and the town as whole
 To Lecture ill Bristol.
 John H. Trumbull has accepted an invitation to deliver his lecture on Wyoming, Where the West Is Still Wild" before the Bristol Congrega- tionalists and it has been decided to have him speak, on March 16. MT. Trl1 h1ln oi similar n that used in Plainville under the Woman's club auspices and he will use his motion picture reels for il illustrations.
 Since MT. Trumbull gave his address here on life in the west he has been in great demand as a lecturer and several invitations to make public speeches concerning his hunting trip have been sent to him.
 Measurements for Building.
 A representative of contracting firm this morning made measurements of the property of Charles Officer on East Main street, preparatory to sub- | hitting estimates on the cost of con- structing a moving picture theater 1 Mir. Officer having decided to become movie" impressario. if the expense | of starting such a form of entertain l ment here is not too large.
 MT. Officer is receiving estimates | from several builders and he admits | there is a possibility that he will erect | the theater building this spring.
 To Have Smoker.
 At the March meeting of the Holy rccapitulation and a list of the re-