New Britain herald., 1916-04-11

among it's members anu It IS expected that the Foresters' team will make other amateur aggregatlons in this locality hustle for supremacy.
 Reports presented last night showed the society to be in a f1ourishing con- dition with excellent prospects of substantial increase in membership.
 Carter Still Chairman.
 According to leading mem bcrs of the party, Edward T. Carter is still regarded as chairman of the repub- Iican town committee, despite the fact that he served notice on his predc- cessor, Edwin H. Hills, that he would be unable to serve.
 MT. Carter was at the meeting which elected him. He made no pro- test at the time because, he said, ad- jOurnment was taken before he had hardly a chance to realize what ac~ tion had been taken. The following day however, he suggested to Mr. Hills that he pick out someone else for the berth.
 Republican leaders argue that as Mir. Hills ceased to be chairman as soon as the caucus adjourned, it. i, up to MT Carter to get man for the job if he wishes to retire They
  and are hopeful that he may be per- suaded to perform the duties of the office during the fall campaign.
 Sell Bankrupt's Stock.
 Acting for the bankrupt estate of William C. Hart, of which he is trus- tee, Frederick l.. Benzon has sold horses, carriages etc, used in the sclectman's livery and trucking busi- ness to Hamilton Bros, of New Ha- ven, and James r. White, of New Britain. The new owners propose to sell off most of the stock, moving the balance from town.
 The livery business, which has been conducted under the personal direc- adiudicated a bankrupt has been dis continued.
 Negotiations for the leasing of the barns to Myron F. Rogers, which have been in progress, have fallen through, it is said, because of a diff ference over the terms. The barns belong to the estate of Frank $. New ton.
 May Build Office.
 F. l.. Beardsley, the Connecticut comnany's manager in this division, was here this afternoon to make ar engagements for the erection of building to be used as an office for w. c. Hart, the company's trolley express agent in Plainville.
 The building will be located on the railroad property near the platform now used for freight.
 Expect Favorable Action.
 Favorable action is expected to he taken at the town meeting Friday night on the suggestion that the se- lectmen be authorized to increase the number of street lights. There is a demand for at least twenty-five new bulbs and the selectmen believe they should be installed. They have had permission since mid winter to con- tract for twenty new lamps, but de- ferred the installation until the voters had a chance to authorize a further increase.
 There appears to be disposition on the part of the voters to give the selectmen leeway in the matter and the necessary authority will probably be voted on at the coming meeting.
 Brief Items.
 John Mcclure of Bank street, has been admitted to St. Francis hospital for treatment. He is suffering from a complication of diseases.
 Rev. R. H. Burton, rector of the Church of Our Savior, has arranged for a prayer meeting tomorrow af- ternoon at 3:45 at the home of Miss Alice Eldridge in Mountain View.
 The Parish guild of the Church of Our Savior will meet Thursday after noon in the Parish house. Supper will be served at 6 o'clock.
 w. o. Trask will be among tho local G. A. R. men to attend the state encampment at Gujlford to- morrow and Thursday.
 The F. L. whist club will be enter tained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jennie Eickok The Imperial entertainers will have a rehearsal tonight at the homo of James Graham.