New Britain herald., 1916-02-28

to join. The club will be of an ath- lctic character although it is the in tention to have many social features that will appeal to the youths of the town.
 The Plainville basketball team, mem bers of which are responsible for the club idea, made their second public appearance Saturday night when they suffered defeat at the hands of the Forestvil1e team, getting the small end of 8, five to three score. The local quintet played a hard game but was forced to bow to the age and ex- perience of their opponents, who, they claim were aided and abetted by Samuel JosloWitz. the referee. The latter is a member of the Forest vile organization and the Plainville boys declare he showed partiality to- wards the home quintet
 Despite heavy odds the local boys more than held their own during the first half. In the second period the TorestVille forces were strengthened hy the addition of older and more ex- pcrienced players who were too fast for the visitors.
 After the club is organized here the boys hope to get quarters m which they can train to better ad- vantage.
 Seek Work Here.
 A small army of Italian quarry men who arrived in town this morn ing attracted considerable attention as they paraded towards the pl&nt of the Connecticut Quarries com panN at White Oak where they ap- piled for work. The men had been working in the Upper Hudson quar- ries in New York state Most of them wore gayly colored mackinaws and their hat bands were also Cf bright hue.
 The local Quarries have not as yet started their spring activities
 During the winter the companies have experienced considerable trouble in getting Workmen, many of the Italian quarry hands having re- turned to Europe to respond to the call to colors. At the present time the force is made up mostly of Por- tugueSe.
 Ralph Stephenson Very ILL
 The condition of Ralph Stephenson, who is seriously i'll at his home on Broad street, was reported this morn ing to be slightly improved. MT. Stephenson has a severe attack of the grip and it is said symptoms of ty- phoid have developed. A trained nurse is in attendance.
 The young mans, many friends are hopeful that he will make a speedy recovery.
 Masons Clear $125.
 Members of the committee in charge of the minstrel show and dance given by local Masons last week in the Town hall report having cleared $125 from the affair.
 The entertainment was given for the benefit of the Masonic building corporation and was a social as well as financial success. With the Changers. The Grange will have a social and dance tomorrow evening in the Town hall. Wednesday evening there will be a public whist in it's hall on Pierce street.
 First prizes for the series of whists which it recently completed have been awarded to Mrs. C. F. Riecker and William Brown.
 Brief Items.
 SeOuassen lodge will confer the initiatory degree at it's regular meet ing in Odd Fellows hall Thursday evening.
 Cards have been received from John J. and Thomas Missett, wko are now on last lap of their southern trip. They expect to attend New Or leans mardi gras before returning home.
 Martha Rebekah lodge will have a public whist in I. o. O. F. hall
 B. H. Bacon is laid up with the grip.
 MT. and Mrs. John A. Larson are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son.
 Rev. J. w Denton gave an interest ing description of the recent train wreck at Milford during his sermon in the Advent Christian church last evening. The preacher was among those slightly hurt in the collision. He graphically described the crash and drew crayon pictures to illustrate his talk.
 M. l.. Messinger and her sister, Miss; Anna Graham have returned from a visit to New Haven where they 2t~ tended the wedding of their cousin Saturday.
 Frederick $. Spencer and B. Frank Pollard have been drawn for jury duty during the March term of the superior court.
 We carry complete line of Hub rubbers, artics and rubber boots. There is nothing on the market for the money any better. If you need new rubbers try the Hub. We think it will satisfy you. 1. J. Birnb baum. --advt.
 TO START LIFE OVER.