New Britain herald., 1915-04-12

number of county and state officers and delegates from other divisions in attendance.
 Attorney Joseph F. Dutton acted as toastmaster at the banquet. Among the speakers which he intro- Guced were Rev. H. T. Walsh, the chaplain and Rev. William r. Kin coyne of this place; Mrs. Ryan, presi- dent "f the ladies' auxiliary; John F. Leeney of New Britain, and E. F.. Wrenn of South Manchester
 Solos by Mrs. Minnie T. Crean of New Britain and T. J. Guilty of Hart ford were entertsi iningly rendered.
 The addresses were very interesting and the spirit of good fellowship which prevailed helped to make the session one that will live long in the memory of the members and their friends.
 Home From Conference.
 John E. Lamb has returned from the annual session of the New York East conference in Brooklyn, sN Y. MT. Lamb was the official representa- tive of the local Methodist church, attending in place of the pastor, Rev. G. B. Thurston, whose physical con- dition made it impossible for him to leave town.
 While it is expected that the con- ference will grant the request of the local Methodists to have MT. Thurs ton remain here as pastor for at least another year MT. Lamb stated that the announcement of appointments had not been made up to the time he left the conference Saturday. He considers 1t likely that the ministers will "a given tbnir fnnpr- row.
 Gets Pastorate in Bethel.
 Rev. John Kennedy. a native of this place, who has been serving as a curate in New Haven, has been ap- pointed by Bishop Milan to the pas torate of the Catholic church in Bethel.
 Father Kennedy was born on Broad street. Plainville, his family living here for several years. The new pastor has many friends in Plain vile who will be pleased over his pro- motion.
 Brief Items.
 Martha Rebekah lodge will give a public whist tonight in Odd Fellows hall.
 Lewis V. Judson is home from Clark University in Worcester for a few days.
 The directors of Sequassen club will hold a meeting this evening in Odd Fellows block.
 Michael Sullivan has been called to Northampton where his mother is ser iously i'll.
 This was visiting day for the teach CTS in the local schools and the pupils were given a holiday.
 A months mind mass for Mrs. Henry O'Fhra was celebrated this morning in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy by Rev. William P. Kill coyne.
 J. Frank Vinol was home over Sum- day from Madison where he has con- tracts for building cottages.
 The Crescent Past Noble Grands' association will meet with Magnolia Rebekah lodge of Bristol on Tuesday, April 18th at o'clock in the after noon. Election of officers will take place.
 Mrs. M. P. Ryder of Maple street, who is ill with muscular rheumatism, is reported to be improving.
 sequassen lodge will confer the first degree at Is regular meeting next Thursday night.
 MT. and Mrs. Warren Fox have gone to New Haven where they will make their home.
 MT. and Mrs. Calvin Avery of Park street had as their guests over Sun day MT. and Mrs. N. B. Miller of Watertown.
 Thirty young people received their first Holy Communion at the o'clock mass yesterday in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy.
 Richard AlLnm and family who have 1 been living in l. P. Newells house on ! Maple street have moved to New Bri- tain.
 Rev. L. F. Baker preached at the | morning service in the Methodist | church yesterday.