New Britain herald., 1917-11-21

ham Bay, a number of the fellow
empolyes of Joseph William O'Con-
nell of the printing department of the
American Paper Goods Co. presented
him with a signet ring yesterday.
O'Connell has been a member Of the
st. PauTs Y. M. r. A. & B. society
drum corps for the past three and
one-half years and is a sergeant in
the local Home Guard. He reported
for service this morning.
Fifty Years Templar.
On Friday evening the members Of
the international Order of Good
Templars of the State of Connecticut
will gather at the Kensington Metho-
dist church to do honor to their grand
chief templar. Rev. E. f. Lounsbury,
who will celebrate the 5Oth anniver-
Sary Of his initiation into this world
vide organization The gathering
pr omises to be statewide and there
will be special music and singing. Rev.
Charles James Marchant, pastor OF
the First Baptist church, West Ha-
ven, who is the deputy international
chief templar of the state will pre-
side at the meeting and will speak
or '"The Worldwide Character of the
Order"
Robert Broadbridge of Bridgeport,
who is the grand secretary and John
A. Akerlind, grand treasurer of Hart
ford will also deliver addresses. The
various other grand officers will be
in attendance. Rev. E. F. Lounsbury
will give a review of the past fifty
years, telling of the various changes
that have taken place since he be-
came affiliated with the order. The
Pl3y Success.
Acting in a manner that was al
most inimitabe. The Old Peabody
Pew" which was presented last even
ing in the Berlin Congregational
church under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid society. was one of the
best plays given here in years. The
actors, composed of local talent, went
through their respective parts with
out an error and much favorable
comment was heard today in regard
to the excellent manner in which
they acted.
The success Of the play reflects
much credit upon the ability of the
following who took part: Mrs. G. +.
Dodd. Miss Elizabeth P. Wilcox, Miss
Eattio Roys, Miss Alice Welles Hus-
| ton, Mrs. w. w. Bracket. Mrs. Rob-
! CRIT Dening. Mrs. A. r. Savage. Mrs.
| Garner Goodwin. Miss May Skinner
, and Lloyd Minor.
An excellent musical program was
also rendered Ivy Miss Mary S. Hall,
Mrs Charles Allen and Miss Stella
Neaman, all members of the church
) chCir of tho First Methodist church,
Meriden. AS there was large aud
fence in attendance at the play, it
is expected that the Ladies' Aid So
ciety will realize a large sum.
Pagan Kc,mcy.
Postmaster William w Pagan of
Kcnsington and Miss Theresa kenney
| of Winsted were married this morn
ing at st. Andrews church, Winsted
Paula ragan, a nephew Of the groom
was best man and Miss Katherine
Ke1ney, a sister of the bride, was
bridesmaid. Following the ceremony
at the church,, a reception was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs d. J
O'Meara, 40 Center street. Winsted
The wedding was a quiet affair and
was attended only by immediate rela-
tives After an extended honeymoon
trip Postmaster and Mrs. Pagan will
make their home in kensington.
Bazar Opens Tonight.
A two nights bazaar. under the au.
spices of the East Berlin Methods
cnurch, will open this evening at the
Athletic hall with a minstrel show
The MINISTRIES are all local boys anc
have some pleasing songs in thei