New Britain herald., 1917-02-20

they will meet in their hall on Pierce street to celebrate the twenty-seventh anniversary of the Plainville organiza- ton. Committees have been working on the arrangements for several weeks and they have prepared an ex- cellent program. Changers in other towns in this locality have been invited to take part and 1t is expected that there will be a number of visitors at the meeting. State officers and other prominent Changers have accepted in- vitations to be present.
 The grange Is recognized as one of Plainville's leading organizations. It has a large and active membership and 1t Is growing steadily. Its history from its inception to the present day will be- traced at tonight's celebra- ton and there will also be reminis- cences by some of the old members.
 Twins Weigh 1e Pounds.
 Twins, both boys arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. William H. Warren of Mountain View this morn ing. Each of the youngsters tipped the scales at eight pounds.
 Final Session.
 Property owners not satisfied with
  grand list of 1916 will have a final opportunity to register formal pro- test tomorrow when the board of re- lief will hold its final meeting for the purpose of hearing appeals from the taxpayers. The board will be In session in the town clerks office.
 Comparatively few complaints have been filed with the board to date and 1k l.. lolS %t,4< uyi1l ho many additional protests received at the final session.
 The failure of taxpayers. with few exceptions, to ask for relief indicates that they are satisfied that the as- sessors have used good judgment in placing valuation on local proper ties. The board did its work in thorough fashion and made a num- Der of increases to make the assess ments more equitable, substantial raise in the grand list total resulting. The relief board is not expected to disturb the work of the assessors to any great extent and the total will be changed when their report is filed.
 To Sell Speedy Trotter
 Red Bud," the speedy trotter which was owned by the late Sylves- ter N. Ryder, is to be included in the list of offerings at the auction sale to be conducted Saturday afternoon when many of the belongings of the deceased will be converted into cash. MT. Ryder owned several valuable horses but prized Red Bud" highest.
 The horse is of pedigreed stock and at one time was regarded as a racer to be feared. Since he was taken from the track the animal had been used by its owner as a driving horse.
 Deputy Sheriff A. P. Marsh Is to have charge of the sale.
 Washington's Birthday.
 Manross Relief corps is making plans for a Washington silver tea to be held in G. A. R. hall Friday aft ernoon from to o'clock. The members and their friends will wear Colonial costumes.
 Washington's birthday will have but little special observance here. The anniversary which will be celebrated Thursday will cause the closing of the Trust company's bank for the day The post office will be open in the morning only and there will be but one delivery. The school children will be given a holiday.
 Brief Items.
 A son was born yesterday to Mir. and Mrs. John l.. Howard of West Main street.
 Carl w. Jones, who recently re- signed as secretary and office man ager for the Trumbul Electric con- pany, has gone to Pinehurst, N. C.. where he will spend a month in an effort to regain his health.
 A special meeting of the Foresters club will be held this evening. 5
 Attractive signs giving directions to autoists were placed at the center yesterday by the state motorists as- sociation.
 Ash Wednesday services will be conducted in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy tomorrow evening at 7:3O
 The Ladies' union of the Advent Christian church will hold food and fancy work sale tomorrow after noon from ? to 5 o'clock in the build ing on West Main street, formerly oc cupied by Collins lunch room. MAJOR DAVIS DEAD