New Britain herald., 1916-04-18


 of the town for athletic purposes. Without an instructor who will be in absolute charge of the boys while they are in the hall. the selectman be- lieves the prospects of success are not particularly bright
 The right to use the hall was given to the boys as an experiment and should the results be unsatisfactory it will be possible for the selectmen to take away the privilege.
 The men who are sponsors for the organization are hopeful that they will be able to arrange to have at least one of the directors in the hall while it is at the disposal of the boys and in this way see that the privilege is not abused by over er-enthusiastic youngsters.
 The merit of the plan is generally recognized and while some are Skep- tical over the success of the idea of giving up the Town hall for such a purpose they are hopeful that the boys will show a proper appreciation of the efforts of the voters in their behalf and will make the experiment. satisfac- tory.
 To Confer Second Rank.
 Members of Pythian lodge, K. of P, are planning a big time for tonight when they will witness the eXempli- flying of the degree of second rank by teams from Sessions lodge of Bristol and St. Elmo lodge of New Britain.
 A number of Pythians from both cities have arranged to attend and the local lodge has made plans for their entertainment.
 Early Collections Good.
 With more than half the month passed Tax Collector w. J Heming- way reports that tax collections to date have been exceptionally good. He has already receipted a large num- Der of bills and is kept busy every day accepting settlements from prop erty owners.
 He does not expect however, that the rush will begin until next week as the majority of taxpayers usually wait until the end of the month to straighten out their accounts.
 While the collector admits that bus mess is good he confesses to receiving complaints from property owners who are dissatisfied with the increase in the rates Taxes are charged this year at the rate of fifteen mills, com-
  increase is not felt so heavy. however, because of the absence this year of the sanitary and sewer district tax charged in 1915
 The men of the town seemingly are getting accustomed to paying their personal taxes without forcing the col lector to get on their tracks and the two dollar assessments are coming in with more regularity.
 Brief Items.
 The Grange will hold a regular meeting tonight in it's hall on Pierce street and will complete arrangements for public whist to be held tomor- TOW evening.
 Rev. w. P Kilcoyne of this place. of1ciated at the funeral of Mrs. Don aid Hagstrom of Pennington held this morning from St. Patrick's church in that village.
 Mrs. Rose A. Russell of Central Square is entertaining Mrs. Katherine Kennedy of New York.
 Health Officer J. N. Bull has re- moved the quarantine from the home of John Skinner on Broad street, the young man having recovered from an attack of diphtheria with which he was lald up TOT the past lew weeks. The first of a series of union Holy week services will be held tonight in the Advent Christian church. Rev. F. l.. Grant, pastor of the Congre- gational church, will be the preacher. Town Treasurer Hird has received check for $74O.34, Plainvilles share of the state tax on securities.
 Cards have been received from MT. and Mrs F. P Frislde who are now in Denver, Col They are expected to return home next month.
 Selectman Johnson had the towns scrapcr out today working on the streets. Most of the highways sue" ccssfully stood the ravagcs of the win ter and are now in fairly good con- ditiOn. There is an improvement in the con- dition of Mrs. Chloe Warren, who is