New Britain herald., 1915-11-13
Miss Clara Afford Cases Check
 Strengthens Treasury
FESTIVAL WAS BIG SUCCESS
Methodist Pleased With Gift of For mer Resident-Selectmen Johnson Shoots Deer-Manufacturer Give StO-.Skinny'' in the Tolls.

nouncement of a contribution of S2OO | to the church treasury made yester- l day by Mrs. Clara Afford Case of Pasadena former we'll known resi- dent of Plainville and for years one l of the most active members of the Methodist congregation. Announce ment of the receipt of a check to- wards the church exchequer was made last night but the name of the donor was withheld, Mrs Case with characteristic modesty preferring to have the gift recorded as anony- nous.
 The secret leaked out today, how ever, and the members of the church were frank in expressing their ap> preciation. Mrs. Case left this morn ing on the return trip to California after spending a brief visit here with friends.
 Before leaving for the south Mrs Case was prominently identified with the various departments of the church and it was in a large measure through her efforts that it's growth reached it's present proportions. She was one of the leaders of the Ladies' Aid society and was also active in Sunday school work.
 The gift received yesterday is not the only evidence of financial assist l ance which she has rendered to the church. On several occasions she has come forward when money was need ed and her donations, always made without any ostentation and usually with the knowledge of but few peo- pie, materially aided in bringing about Improvements to the property. Festival Big Success.
 Financially and socially the ninth annual harvest festival held in the parlors of the Methodist church last evening was an unprecedented suc- cess and the officers of the church are greatly pleased with the results. The festival was attended by large crowd and it was a most happy gath ering. A chicken pie supper was served by the ladies. A most appe- tizing menu was provided and the supper committee received many compliments on it's excellence.
 The entertainment was of an excep- | tlOnally high canDre. The program was furnished by a number of Wes- 1 leyan students, who came here at the pastors invitation. They rem dered vocal and instrumental selec- tions in most pleasing style and the i various numbers were enjoyed to such l an extent that encores were demand !, ed frequently.
 The net profits from the affair have not as yet been learned but the off, cers of the church report that a sub stantial sum was realized.
 Selectman Shoots Deer.
 First selectman w. J. Johnson has the distinction of having shot the first deer to be legally killed in Plainville since the statue regarding the hunting of the graceful creatures went into effect. The selectman brought down handsome buck yes terday on his place in Scott's Swamp and as result many of his friends | will have venison as the piece de re- sistence on their dinner tables to- morrow.
 Under the law deer may be killed by farmers on their own property, | providing a shot gun is used.
 Until few months ago when the law relating to the hunting of deer became effective there were num- Der of the animals in this section. The protection given them by the statutes made them so bold that | they ventured to near to houses and frequently did considerable damage to gardens and orchards. Hunters, | however have scared them away and one is now seen rarely in this vicin- ity.
 Yesterday full grown buck strayed onto the premises of the se- lectman and he hurried into the house after his shotgun. The weapon had been hanging on the wall unused for months, MT. Johnson having been too busy with his business on the farm and his duties as the towns chief executive to devote any time to hunting.
 That he has not lost any of his skill as a marksman, however, is made evident from the manner in which he brought down his target. The animal fell with the first shot, the charge from the selectmans gun striking a fatal spot.
 Mr. Johnson notified the game warden, in accordance with the pro- visions of the law, and then had the carcass cut up for distribution among his friends.
 Manufacturers Give $1O.
 M A. Norton, chief of the fire de- partment, received a check for $1o yesterday from the Bristol Manufac- turing company as a contribution to the hose company's treasury. The check was sent in appreciation Of the fremen's services and as evl- dence of the companys good will.
 Returns from the sale of tickets for the iremen's fair, recently given, l