New Britain herald., 1918-01-26

supply and New Britain companies were called upon for aid, but the sit uation is so doubtful in that city, that little coal could be obtained. The local churches have also been affected and some are limiting their services to meet the conditions.
 Defense Committee to Meet.
 The Berlin committee of the Coun- cil of Defense will hold an important meeting at the town clerks office on Monday evening. All members are requested to be present, as several matters of importance are to be dis cussed. The committee has received q number of responses to the re- quest that the organizations of the town appoint members who will represent the organizations at the meetings of the committee. At the meeting on Monday evening the present question of war insurance will be discussed, and steps will be taken to properly acquaint the pub- lie with the necessary information concerning the matter. Another matter of interest will be that of holding more patriotic rallies either in Kensington or Berlin street. A rally similar to that which was held at Athletic hall in East Berlin re- gently, is being planned, and the matter will be definitely decided at the coming meeting.
 Church Programs.
 The Berlin churches will hold their customary services tomorrow.
 At the Berlin Congregational church the morning service will be hn1I will meet at 12 o'clock At 3 o'clock there will be a meeting of the Junior Christian Endeavor League. At 6 o'clock the Senior Christian En- deavor League will meet.
 St. PauIs church will hold one service tomorrow, which will be at 10 o'clock. At g o'clock, Rev. J. c. Brennan will celebrate mass at East Berlin.
 The Kensington Methodist church will have it's usual morning service at 10:45. At .12 o'clock, the Baraca class and the Sunday school will meet In the evening at 5:45, there will be a ID eeting of the Junior league. The preaching service will be held at o'clock. The Kensington Congregational church will have the morning service ! at 1O:45. The Sunday school will meet at 12. In the evening at 6 o'clock there will be a meeting of the Christian EndeaVor League at the parsonage.
 Surprise for Mrs. Schroeder. About 26 friends of Mrs. William Schroeder of Hudson street rendered her a surprise shower at her home last evening. Mrs. Schroeder was the recipient of many useful gifts. Dur ing the evening there were vocal and instrum ental selections.
 East Berlin Bazar a Success.
 The bazar which was held at Athletic hall in East Berlin Thurs day and Friday evenings under the auspices of the Village Improvement society, ended last night. The en- tertainment was a minstrel show by local talent. A drawing for a large home made~~cake was held and the lucky number was held by Mrs. Lena Root A popularity contest was also held, and Miss Mather, the we'll known school teacher, was voted the most popular young woman in the town, with Miss Georgianna Kelsey second. The bazar was held to raise money for the lights which are to be procured and the proceeds amounted 1 to about $75.
 1 Good Sleighing.
 The excellent sleighing is attract 1 ing a large number of parties who 1 pass through Berlin nearly every evening" Some of the older residents are claiming that the present sleigh