New Britain herald., 1916-10-31

--------------------..-r.--- thus far failed to arouse any en- thusasm. With some republicans there is a disposition to believe that the leaders are not working overtime in MT. Simpsons interests. The latter has always been a hard worker for the party and his friends cannot un- derstand why a reciprocal effort seem irgly is not being made by the so- called machine.
 Arrange for Games.
 Directors of the Young Mems club at a meeting last evening made ar rangements for a series of basketball games to be played during the winter in the Town hall by teams represent ing the organizing and players from neighboring places. The first contest will be staged on Thursday, Novem- Der g. and it is the intention to have a game on each Thursday of the suc- ceeding weeks The Y. M. C. A. of New Britain will probably furnish the opposing quintet for the first night There will also be a preliminary game, starting at TAB between teams from the juvenile division, the big contest starting at 8:30. After the games there will be dancing.
 J. L. Ahlquist and w. A. Lathrop gre serving as mana gers of the team, which is being coached by Harry Bon ney, class instructor. Robert Hird, the clubs snappy forward, will captain the quintet. Other players will be Richard Bugbee, center; Willard Cowles, right forward; Clarence Nel son, left guard Joseph White, right guard and William Butler and John Smedburg substitutes.
 It is expected that the receipts from the games will serve materially in strengthening the clubs treasury.
 Flag for Polling Place.
 Cooperating with the national or ganization, the local branch of the Woman's Relief corps has arranged to place an American flag in conspicu- ous position at the polling place on election day. The corps is working to stimulate patriotism and create a greater love for Old Glory and it's 2 ction in connection with election is Tn line with these efforts.
 On behalf of the corps Mrs. Norie L.. Spencer, patriotic instructor Satur- day evening presented a new flag to the Stafford school in Forestville. Tn with the presentation there vas a program Of vocal, instrumental md literary numbers
 KeeD Fires or Amtesite.
 Attention of tho selectmen has been called by the highway commissioner ;o tho practice Of certain residents of East Main street in burning leaves and rubbish on the amiestte pavement. The heat Is damaging to the paving md the highway commissioner has ssued an order forbiddinE the ~tart- ng of fires on the highways which t covers
 Services Draw Well. Rev. ". s. Bezanson of Bristol. l yho is conducting a series of evange- l istic services at the Advent Chris 1 ian church, gave Q most Interesting l nd uniuue sermon before a large con- rregation last evening. Tho services Ire being held every evening at TAO , xcept on Saturdays. Open air scr ices will be hold at the center when | he weather permits. Allan B. Hodges Is dcing effective 1 york as chorus leader and so1oist.
 To Elect Officers
 The school board will hold regu- ar meeting tomorrow evening. It ill be the first session of the mem- CTS since the october election and rganization for the year will be one f the features of the gathering It IS kely that the old officers will DC Iected for another year
 Brief Items.
 The Plainville Ministers association lill meet Friday morning at the home f Rev. w. A. Gcodcll
 A meeting of the Parish Guild of he Church of Our SoViCur will be cid in the parish house tomorrow af- ernoon. Supper will be served at 6 clock
 Halloween will be observed with umber of social gatherings in Varl- Us homes this evening. All Saints Day services will be held 'morrOw morning at 10 o'clock in le Church of Our Saviour.
 Town Clerk R. c. Usher today issued le call for the election on Tuesday.