New Britain herald., 1915-01-21

on the Fifteenth Chapter of Luke's Gospel. A most hearty welcome Is extended to all interested to attend the services now in progress. Fri day evening will be the last of the special meetings as planned thus far
 Observes Fifty fourth Birthday.
 Today marks the fifty-fourth birthday of William Lyons, the pop ular Kensington barber. He made no special celebration, but was kept busy throughout the day accepting the congratulations of his many friends as he followed his usual rout- inc of removing boards.
 MT. Lyons was born in the city of Waterbury, January 21, 1861, about the time when the Civil war was brewing. He was the son of MT. anu Mrs. George F. Lyons, the former of which was well known veterin- ary surgeon in New Britain for many years previous to his death twenty one years ago.
 No, although Bill is pretty dexter Ous with the razor and doesn't take more than one ear off a week. he was not born with one of the instru- ments in his hand. Up to the time he attained the age of twelve years he attended the Waterbury schools. Then he went to New Britain with his parents, moving to Hartford some time later. He worked in the fac tories for a short time, but soon re- sponded to his calling and learned the barbar's art from A. l.. Gaylor.
 About seven years ago, MT. Lyons fO o4o l,;, home and he has made large num- Der of friends in the community who wish him many returns of the day.
 Mrs. Clark Dying.
 The condition of Mrs. Annie M CDeming) Clark the wife of ex-se. lectman Edwin l. Clark of Worthiny- ton ridge was critical this morning and it was not thought that she would survive the day. She has been ill for a considerabl period. but has borne up with great forti- tude.
 Mrs. Clark was born June r., 1S43. a daughter of George and Lura (Dcr- by) Deming, of Ellington, and a granddaughter of Sylvester Deminc, of Wethersfield, both her father and grandfather being representative farmers and descendants of an old Vermont family. She was one of d family of seven children: Roxy, Mar tha, Annie. George, Charles, Lura and Fannie.
 Arthur Clark a son of Mrs. Clark, reached her early this afternoon from his. home in Pasadena. Cal. having won his race with death. His resire to reach his mothers side before she passed away was grutified.
 Undergo Operations.
 Mrs. C. Fred Johnson wife of former Assessor Johnson, underwent a serious operation today at the Hartford hospital It was reported at the hospital this afternoon that she was resting comfortably and that the operation had beon successful
 At the Charter Oak hospital +hi,; morning, Dr. c. C. Smith nerformed an operation for appendicitis unon | Miss Nonie Luby of New Britain road the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Will liam Luby. She too, was reported to be doing well this afternoon
 Pupils of the Blue Hills schoo, arc ! doWncast over the serious illness of one Of their sci1oo1mates. little Evelyn Tanning. the daughter of Mr. and ! Mrs. w. Fanning whose conditio, has not improved any since she re- turned about a week ago from St. Lukes hospital in New York. The little girl, who is but ten years old. has been in delicate health for some time. She was a patient at the hos pital in New York for many weeks.