New Britain herald., 1916-04-05

Book and Thimble club of the Berlin Congregational church. Wesleyan has long held the title Of the singing college of New Ingland' and the club Of this year compares favorably with any ever representing the university The club Is allowed to make only certain number of trips each year and It was necessary to secure the consent or the faculty for the local appearance Many local people, who have heard members of the" club before, assert their work is excellent and it is pre- dicted large crowd will be on hand, when the entertainme ent starts. The Glee club will sing several Wesleyan songs, the best known of which is the "Victory Song, while the mandolin club renders the latest selections. Other numbers will, include various vaudeville acts by members of both clubs The sale of tickets has been very gratifying and it is expected a packed house will greet the Wesleyan boys.
 Mrs. Alkaline C. FriSbic.
 The funeral of Mrs. Alkaline c. F'ris- bic will be held from the home of her sister Mrs George Goodrich in East Berlin tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. w. $. Manship, pastor of the East Berlin Methodist church, off, ciating. Mrs Frisbie was born in Henniker, N H., in 1889 and was 8 daughter of David Clark and Hepsy Eastman. Her husband, Orlando Frisbie was well known in Meriden, where they lived prior to coming to East Berlin ten years ago. Besides Mrs. Etta Terrill with whom she lived, and Mrs. Goodrich, Mrs. Frisbie is survived by a brother, Harrison Clark of Hartford. Interment will take place in the Middlefield cemetery.
 Observes Birthday.
 In honor of Mrs. Raymond A. Will Hams birthday the members of the Sew-Sew club of kensington called at her h ome yesterday and extended heir felicitations. Each member brought her sewing and the day was pleasant ly spent in carrying out the work of the club. A collation. was served.
 State Road Criticized.
 Many complaints are heard regard ing the condition of the trunk road on Warrington Ridge in front of Bryan AtWater's place. The rutS stretch com pletely and many automobiles come to grief at that point. Yesterday, it was necessary to haul three machines from the ditch. It was said this morning, a complaint will be sent to tho highway department unless conditions arc rem edied soon.
 To Aid Belgium.
 Local members of the D. A. Y have received letters from DaiSs Allen Story president of the National D. A. R. asking their aid in selling Amer ican flags for the benefit of Belgium. King. Albert's birthday is Saturday and it is planned to have everyone wear small flags, which can be purchased for seven cents. It has been estimated that this amount will sustain an in lah;tant of wt.r-striclIen area for day and f!ass will be sold all over the cour4rw. The circular also states the condition of Belgium emphasizes the need of preparedness in America
 Briefs.
 Court Msttabessett, F. of A., will meet tomorrow evening" Lecturer John Fftzsimmons will read paper on "The State of Connecticut ana full attendance is desired
 The Red Rose of the Grange Will h old 2, whist at the home of L. M' Weldon this evening.
 Milton Gaines of East Berlin lclt for Mount Herman yesterday, WneTe he will enter the academy Tn that town. Chester Bunce. d student at Manl1us school. is spending the Easter vacation st his homo in East Berlin.
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