New Britain herald., 1915-10-30

ever the town had no fire protection. l II 1t had, the grand list would be in creased and this would be the means of getting lower insurance rates. Rev. J. c. Brennan took the floor and gave a convincing talk on the F necessity of having water supply. He felt sure it would not only raise the standard of living but would also make conditions better. II was evi- dent that all of those in attendance were progressive because no one of fered any suggestions against the pro- posed action. The speaker closed his remarks with "It will be great boom for the town and the people in gen eral.' Father Brennan said he agreed with pr. Griswold in the matter of having committee of five to look up the question.
 c. w. Stevens, J. J. F'itzsimons, F. P. Day, R. B. Murray, H. B. Cooley, c. B. Baldwin, John Carbo, H. Sand CTS and A. l.. Moffit also spoke in favor of having a water supply and a committee to confer in the matter The following were appointed as m emb bers of the committee: w. H. Gibney, chairman; Dr. R. M. Gris- wold, John Carbo, G, w. Sullivan and F. P. Day. The gathering then ad- SuDJ0CC IO d Cdll Uy lIlt COtll- mittee at some future day.
 Committee Meets.
 After the meeting the special com- mittee met and decided to arrange a conference with MT. Lloyd, president of the Kensington Water company, on Monday at p. m., if possible. It will endeavor to ascertain the atti- 1 tude of the company on the subject, whether it will furnish water, ac- cording to it's charter or what objec- tions it has to getting water from New Britain. If the company will furnish 1 the town with water, acceptable to 1 the state board of health, nothing will be done about procuring it from New Britain. The committee feels this question is vitally important to the townspeople and will do every thing in it's power to expedite mat ] ters.
 Halloween Events. 1 A huskin' bee was held in the barn of George Carter last night, there being about twenty friends of MT. l Carter present. Aside from the piece l de resistance of the evening the merry makers enjoyed themselves fishing for apples and in numerous l Halloween games. Cider, doughnuts and fxin's were served and the guests voted MT. Garter a capital host be- 1 fore departing.
 MT. and Mrs. George Kron will entertain a party of friends at a Hal loween party at their home on IIw- CT Ledge tonight.
 The Christian Endeavor society of l the Kensington Congregational chun;h gave a delightful Halloween party in the church parlors last night. The i room was appropriately decorated with | yellow crepe paper and lanterns | Games of the season were indulged in. Howard Crane was the lucky finder of the diamond ring in the Hal lowe'en cake. Refreshments were served
 St. Gabriel's Guild of East Berlin held a Halloween social and whist in it's hall last evening. A large crowd was present. Frederick Bai- ley captured the first whist prize Mrs. James Cody, the second while the "booby'' prize was awarded to A. A. North.
 The Young Peoples society of Beckley will give a Halloween so- cial on Monday evening in the Old Grist Mill. The Phoenix orchestra of New Britain will furnish music for dancing.
 Going To Southington.
 St. Paul's minstrel troupe will put on an entertainment at the Bremen fair in Southington Monday night This will be the first appearance of