New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
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an elocutionist of considerable skill, will entertain.
 After her part of the program, "The Irish Linen Peddler," will be offered with the following cast of characters. Fat E. LackeE Flanagan. W. Hemingway MT. Darling. H. Bonney Mrs. Wade. Ethyl Foster Miss Darling. g............ May Cook Mollie. Lydia Butler
 Arrangements have been made by the committee in charge to have an old fashioned dance after the playlets.
 The affair has been planned for with unusual care and interest taken in 1t indicates that there will be a large attendance.
 Will Report Soon.
 With the assistance of the manu- lecturers, the selectmen expect to be able in very short time to file a re- port on Plainville's war census with the governor. The factory owners have agreed to cooperate with the town officials and they will take the census of their workmen, securing in- formation as to the age, address and occupation of all male employees be- tween the ages of eighteen and sixty.
 It is the intention to take the census here without mourning any expense to the town or state, if possible, and the selectmen do not anticipate much delay in getting the report prepared.
 Funeral of Frank Morgan.
 Funeral services for Frank Morgan, l who died at the New Britain hospital l Monday night, following a brief illpess row afternoon at o'clock from the rooms of W. A. Bailey X Co. The interment will be in West cemetery.
 MT. Morga1s sons arrived here last evening having been advised of his 1eath during the day.
 Valentine Whist.
 Mrs W. w. Brown of Washington street entertained the Merrymakers' ,lub yesterday afternoon at her home. A valentine whist was enjoyed, Mrs. Nellie Alderman capturing the first prize, with second honors going to Mrs. Jennie Hickok.
 During the afternoon entertainment vas provided by Mrs. Augusta Jac- luith of Hartford, a clever elocution- st. A collation. was served.
 Brief Items.
 Town Clerk R. c. Usher was back It his desk in the Town hall today af- CT an absence of nearly week dur ng which he was confined to his nome with grip.
 The condition of Mrs. Ann Donahue, 1 who has been critically ill for the past ew days, was reported this morning % be somewhat improved.
 Court General Lawton, F. of A, at ts meeting last evening decided to send large delegation to Southington evening when Plainville night will be observed at the fair of the ToresteEs of that borough. A mixed minstrel of thirty-four Plainviiie singers will furnish the program.
 There will be a Valentine whist in Odd Fellows hall this evening under he auspices of Martha Rebckah odge.
 Rev. J. w. Denton, who is conduct ng a series of evangelistic meetings It Hoosick Falls, N. Y, has arranged | o have his pulpit in the Advent Christian church here supplied next Sunday by Rev. Thomas F'eltman of who will speak in the and Rev. James A. Osborne of New Haven, who will have charge l of the services in the evening.
 The local branch of the w. c. T. U., las completed arrangements for the mid winter institute of the white rib ooners of Hartford county, which will l De held in the Baptist church here Fri lay. Rev. w. A. Lamphear of Hart l 'ord. will be the speaker at the after noon session, the morning being given ID to an .Edaciency Congress" l