New Britain herald., 1915-11-17

ganized in this country to receive and l forward funds for their relief Yet even such 9 blow as this does not bring despair to men like Dr. 1 Reynolds and his associates. They are now in this country, waiting until the way shall open for their return and expecting opportunities for ser wee of the kingdom of God, perhaps greater than ever heretofore. pr. RaNnolds is at present in Hartford and every Sunday afternoon breaches in New Britain to the Armenians in the First church. At other times he is available for addresses on the Turkish Armenian situation
 The report of churches at the spring meeting is to be given by Rev. M. E. filling of Rocky Hill. The closing devotions of the association were led by Rev. H. s. Fox.
 Breaks Arm.
 While shopping in Hartford yes terday, Mrs. William Lyons, wife of the well-known Kensington tonsorial expert, had the misfortune to break her left arm. Mrs. Lyons went to the capital city With Mrs. George Baldwin and her daughter, Jennie in Mrs. Baldwin's automobile. The Hartford store presents each customer with tickeet as they enter the store These tickets are for a prize, which is given away in the basement. The floor of the store is marble and as Mrs. Lyons was about to descend to the basement, she slipped and fell down six stairs to a landing. When assisted to her feet, she complained of pain in her arm. A floor walker examined the arm and said it was not broken. He also applied some lini- ment. The pain increased and the party decided to come home. Upon her arrival home Mrs. Lyons sum- moned Dr. Griswold, who found she was suffering from a collus fracture He set the bone and the woman is resting comfortably today <.
 Enjoyable Whist.
 Mrs. Harry Chapman of Kensington entertained the members of Star of Good Will lodge, Shepherds of Bethle- hem, at whist at her home last night. The ladies' prizes were cap tured by Mrs. George Beckett, Mrs. Bailey and Miss Mary LaRochelle. The gentlemen's were awarded to Will liam and Miss Irene Mason. James Berry captured the booby prize. After the whist dainty collation. was served and the members departed, loud in their praise of Mrs. Chapman, as a hostess
 Make Contract.
 First Selcctman Gibney and Deputy Highway Commissioner J. Deming closed a contract with R. O. Clark of East Berlin this morning, by which the East Berlin man will furnish 200 tons of crushed stone for use on the roads in East Berlin. The price is $1.05 per ton. The town will pay one- balance.
 To Hold Poverty Social.
 The Epworth league of the Kensing- ton Methodist church is completing plans for the poverty social, which will be held in the church tomorrow night. Of course the members real ize every one is poor enough but they desire to inform those attending that all unnecessary articles of clothing will be rigidly fined
 Tonight at o'clock the Shubert Male Quartet of Meriden will give a concert at the church under the aus pices of the Epworth league. The quartet appeared here last spring and made very favorable impression and 1t is safe to say there will be a large crowd on hand to greet it tonight
 The general public is cordially in vited to attend the concert
 Briefs.
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