New Britain herald., 1916-04-11

as hosts of the members of Stanley Post G. A. R., of New Britain and the local veterans, at an oyster sup per. The veterans were loud in their praise of Lyceum suppers this morn ing. Afterward the gathering, aug mented by large number of visitors, adjourned to the auditorium of the Methodist church, where a pleasing program was carried out. Each vet eran was asked to give some personal reminiscence of the Civil war, but the evening was too short and some had to be omitted
 The feature address of the evening was delivered by Rev. s. A. Fiske, pastor of the Berlin Congregational church. Rev. MT. F'iske told of the part his ancestors played in the Revo- lutionary and Civil wars and in his closing remarks touched on the most interesting topic of the day "Prepar- edness.' The speaker favored pre- paredness in it's broadest sense, term ing it preparedness of the ideal sort, that of spirit, of man and coun- try"
 Commander F. V. Streeter of Stan ley Post also delivered an interesting address on the battles in which he took part. Oscar Benson favored with solos during the evening. The meet ing proved to be one of the most in- teresting held by the Lyceum this season.
 Fish vS. Power.
 It was necessary to bank all of the fires at the power house last night because of the presence of three ees Tn the pipe which feeds the boiler Although the men in charge kept shoveling coal on to the fires it was impossible to produce any steam, An investigation was made of every vital part but the cause could not be found. Finally the fire was put out and an n- spection of the pipes disclosed the presence of three large eels. They were removed, the fires rel1indled and the work went merrily on.
 To Attend Convention.
 Dr. R. M. Griswold and William IT. Webster, who were chosen delegates at the recent republican caucus, will attend the state convention which opens in Hartford this evening" The time tonight will be consumed in examining credentials and with the roll call. Tomorrow delegates will be chosen to the national convention. Re- garding his choice for the candidate for president, pr. Griswold said this morning, he is willing to abide by the choice of the convention. but refused to say who his personal choice will be. Always an ardent republican, he said his only thought is for the success of the party, and he will work for the nominee, whether he be Roose- welt O" some dark horse" Dr. Gris- wold has been nominated for mem bership on two important committees at the convention, the committee Cn resolutions ana the committee on rules.
 Teachers Meeting
 There was no school this afternoon on account of the teachers meeting, which was held in the Worthington school. Superintendent J. H. DoWs presided and Q general discussion was held on the work in the various grades. Miss Dorothy HOrsfal taught model lesson.
 The school board will meet this eve- ming to discuss the congestion in the first grade Of the Kensington Cram mar school and to consider ways of avoiding the congestion next year. Contracts for the coming year will also be made out and sent to the faculty members in a few days. As far as known, none of the teachers is contemplating leaving.
 Briefs.
 Postmaster H '. Porter. and E. T. Clark will attend the state c. A. R. convention in Guilford tomorrow and