New Britain herald., 1917-03-03

their use the Plainville department if called to render assistance in a neigh boring city could have five streams of water playing on a fire within a few minutes after 1t arrived at the scene of trouble.
 The scheme conceived by the local chief has received the endorsement of the fire department authorities in oth- CT places nearby and it is proba ble that New Britain. Bristol, Waterbury and Hartford, and other cities as we'll, will have their departments similarly equipped in the near future.
 Plans Arc Progressing.
 Arrangements for, the annual fair of the local Hose company are pro- gressing satisfactorily, according to the report of the committee in charge presented at last nights meeting. While the date has not been definitely set 1t is expected that the fair will be held about the middle of April and will continue for probably three nights
 The fair will be in the Town hall and the committee plans to invite the fremen of other places in this vicin- ity to participate
 Sunday Church Notes.
 Advent Morning wor- ship at 1O:45 with sermon by the pas tor,, Rev.. J. W. Denton on the sub- ject. "If Thou Knowest the Gift of God" The sacrament of the Lords supper will be observed at the close of the sermon. Sunday school will be at 12:O5 and there will be a praise and social service ait 6:15. In the evening at o'clock the pastor will preach on the subject, "The Gospel of Christi weaving into his sermon the story of the recent revival cam paign in Hoosic, N. Y.. in which he participated.
 Episcopal-Holy communion will be celebrated in the Church of Our Savior Sunday at 1O:45. The rector, Rev. R. H. Burton will give the ser mon. In the evening at o'clock Rev. w. H. Robinson of Windsor Locks will preach.
 Congregational-Rev O. w. Barker of Hartford will occupy the pulpit at the morning service.
 Baptist-Preaching by the pastor, Rev. J. G. Ward at 10:45 a. m. on the subject Restoration" Sunday school at noon. The young peoples service
 
 and at z o'clock. P. s. Benjamin, dress telling of conditions in that country. .. i.
 Local Man Rcwritcs Book.
 Citizenship and Government in Connecticut.' the work of Charles Henry Douglas. A. M., revised and rewritten by Lewis Sprague Mills. A. M., of this place. has been delivered by the printers and the book is ready for distribution. MT. Mills put in considerable time, in the re- vision of the book and the results of his efforts are receiving general ap- proval.
 MT. Mills is an agent of the state board of education and has served on the town school committee since 1913, at present holding the office. of acting school visitor.
 Mrs. Hickol Entertains.. <:
 Mrs. Jennie Hickok entertained the c. J. club yesterday at her home on East Main street in honor of her birthday anniversary. She proved a delightful hostess and entertained in most hospitable fashion.
 During the afternoon whist was en- joyed: First prize was won by Mrs. Bertha Eaton; Mrs. Coe of Bristol, capturing the second award and the consolation going to Mrs. Ella Reed. Mrs. Hickok was the recipient of a number of gifts.
 Brief Items.
 Daniel M. Collins and Henry Myers will leave tomorrow for Washington, D. c. where they will witness the in- parade on Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Leon Spencer of West Main street, are. receiving con- on the birth of a son.
 An anniversary mass fer Mrs. Will liam Cunningham was celebrated this morning in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy by Rev. James T. Mcdonald. Judge ByingtOn yesterday gave his approval to the final accounting of the administrator on the estate of ! Jane Hart.