New Britain herald., 1917-06-27

enemy alien, but he must be between the ages of eighten to forty. Thus any forigners who have not taken out naturalization papers may enlist in the regular army. All enemy aliens must have taken out their first papers in order to enlist.
 The first big rally for recruits will be held tomorrow noon in front of the c. F. Merwin Brick company of- fice at 12:40 o'clock. The speakers at this rally will be the Rev. g. A. Fiske, pastor of the.s Berlin Congre- gational church. and it Is hoped that speaker will be present to address the Italians in their own language. The Hartford branch of the National Defense League, under whose aus pices the rally will be held, has sent word that they will also send a man to speak at the rally.
 Friday evening at 8:15 o'clock the big rally will take place in Forest ers' hall and at this time Berlin's quota Is expected to be completed. At 1880 o'clock there will be street parade which will be led by St. Pauls T. A. B. drum corps, the members having volunteered their services. fol- lowed by the full company of the Home Guard and a number of auto mobiles. The parade will form at the hall, march through to the Kensing- ton district, returning to the hall at S:16 o'clock. Judge George O. Gr1s- wold will be the chairman of the ral- ly and the speakers will be Rev. J. c. Brennan, pastor of St. Pauls church. and Rev. c. F. Dodge, pastor of the East Berlin Methodist church. .AAa<a@,r <~ $Hoso. men aneQ1S ar is expected from the Hartford head quarters.
 All parties- concerned are entering into the affair to make 1t a success. as may be learned from the fact that the Foresters are giving their hall. the Drum Corps their services, and members of St. Paups parish the chairs. Henry Deming, who has gained fame as a decorator. will trim the hall some time tomorrow. and already enough flags have been of- fered to do the work. The commit tee has ordered posters printed and these will be distributed about the town some time today or tomorrow.
 Berlin is expected to live up to past traditions in producing her share of men for the army of the United states and there Is no doubt in the minds of the committeeman but what the town will come through with flying colors. Tn times gone by the town has already sent a full quota and more into the service of the country, and the old spirit certainly will not be al- lowed to die in the present crisis Already the young men of tho town have responded in wonderful style to the call for men to the army and navy and at the present time there are a Soodly number enlisted in the Ma tional Guard and Naval Reserve.
 "Civil service'' Tonight.
 The postponed play ''Civil Service" which was to have been given under the auspices of the local Grange over a month ago will be staged in the hall on Burlington road this even ing. The young people of the Mer- iden Grange will present the play and as they already have g reputation as players there is little doubt but what the affair will be 8 complete success Following the play a social time will be held and dancing enjoyed by those so inclined.
 BalScr-Porter.
 Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Paul Baker and Miss Emily Porter which will take place in the Kensington Congregational church Thursday at 6 o'clock. The invitation has been made general to the congregation of the church xf1d many are expected to attend. Fol-