New Britain herald., 1917-03-31

the towns oldest inhabitant. held this afternoon at o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. James B. Web- ster of Broad street. Mrs. fleming. way had many friends, a fact attested to by the large attendance at the ser vices. Rev. F. l.. Grant 9sof East Hampton, a former pastor Of the Con- greEational church, officiated. Burial was in West cemetery. While the services were in progress the store or F'risbie & Hemingway was closed.
 Rev. O. w. Barker of Hartford con ducted the services at the funeral of Mrs. Antoinette Wilson, another old resident, which was also held this af- ternoon at o'clock. The obseQuies were conducted at her home on North Washington street. Interment was in Harwinton.
 Case of Scarlet Fever.
 The condition of the young daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Gloriant. who is i'll with scarlet fever, was re- ported today to be much improved. The Gloriant home on Broad street has been placed under quarantine by Health Officer J. N. Bull owing to the outbreak of the disease.
 The case is the first contagious dis ease to be reported this year, the town having been surprisingly free from diphtheria, scarlet fever and other dangerous maladies.
 Prepare for Graduation.
 Principal O. L. Judd is having tho children in the Grammar school pre- pare for the graduation exercises to he held in June. Musical numbers to be used in connection with the pre- senHation of diplomas have been se- lected and the children will begin re- kearsinR them after the Easter recess.
 It Is expected that the largest class to be graduated from the school in it's history will receive diplomas this year.
 At the Churches.
 Episcopal-Holy communion will be celebrated in the Church or Our Saviour tomorrow morning at 1O:45. The rector, Rev. R. HI. Burton will preach at the morning service. sun day school will follow. In the eve- ming at o'clock, Rev. M. J. Simpson of Cheshire will occupy the pulpit.
 Congregational-Rev O. W. Barker of Hartford, will preach at the morn ing service Sunday.
 Baptist-The pastor, Rev. J. G. Ward will conduct both morning and evening services Sunday. At 10:45 a. m. He will discuss the subject. Saving the Fragments'' and in the evening his subject will be, Abiding in Christ's Love-" The Sunday school will begin at 12:o5 and at, o'clock there will be young peoples service.
 Advent Christian-"The Fathers Kingdom" will be the subject of the sermon to be given by the pastor at the morning service at 1O:45. The Lords supper will be commemorated after the sermon. Sunday school at 12:O5. There will be a praise and social service at 6:15 and at o'clock the pastor will preach on the subject, "Our Attitude in Regard to the Pres ent World Crisis.''
 Gwillim May Be Lieutenant. Additional recruits to the Homo Guard enlisted last evening brought the numerical strength of the Plain vile unit up to 100 and it Is expected that at tonight's session there will be another substantial increase. It is probable that when the committee finishes it's work for the day the en- listments will approach 15O and it will be possible to close the enroll- ment without further delay.
 Captain J. H. Trumbull will start the recruits drilling in squads begin- ming Monday night, company drill to be called after the men acquire some information as to military matters.
 The selection of the first and second lieutenant for the company will prob. ably be made tonight. It was reported today that s. s. Gwillim may be the choice for first lieutenant. While without an extensive military knowl- edge MT. Gwillim would undoubtedly make good in the lieutenancy. He is bundle of energy and a live wire and it is admitted that he will make good showing in whatever capacity he is asked to serve.
 The non-commissioned officers will betselected after the company be- gins drilling. There are several mem bers in the local unit who have had military experience and their knowl- edge of maneuvers will be valuable in training the guard.
 Taxes Due Monday.
 Bills for taxes for 1917 have been sent out by the collector, w. J. Hem- fc0PAfc>