New Britain herald., 1918-01-11

cussed. Estimates have been ob- tained from a number of we'll known makers of fire apparatus and every make presented was given careful consideration, although no particular kind was decided upon. Every mem- Der of the committee was present, which clearly indicates the interest which the members have in the move ment. It was finally decided to invite the residents of Berlin street who have appointed a similar committee to call joint meeting to discuss the mat ter. Such move would go a long way in uniting the two districts on this important subject, an element which is absolutely necessary if the townspeopIe wish to accom- plish what they have set out to do.
 The meeting of the committees will in all probability be held next We'd nesday evening. Should a favorable report be made, a call will be issued for a town meeting. The committee is not empowered to do any purchas- ing, but merely to procure all neces sary information that will be Of use to the town in obtaining the long desired fire protection.
 Announce Engagement
 At a dinner given Monday evening. announcement was made of the en- gagement of Miss Ethel Jean Stewart Aldrich, daughter of Mrs Mary E. AL drich, of Kensington, to Harry Xiii bourne Graham son of State Com missioner and Mrs. Graham. of Forest Park, Springfield. Miss Aldrich is em- ployed as stenographer at the c. J. White Mfg. O., and is a popular member of the younger set. MT. Gra- ham is a well-known Springfield young man and is employed by the state.
 Local Girl to Wed Hartford Man,
 A miscellaneous shower was ten- dered to Miss Elizabeth McCarroll at her home in Kensngton last evening by 30 of her associates at the Amer ican Paper Goods Co. Miss Me. Carol is to become the bride of Ray mond Milton, of Hartford, tomorrow, at o'clock. There was music by Miss Martha Dumeer and Miss Bessie McKone Rev. Samuel A. Fiske will perform the ceremony at the home of the bride.
 Home Guard Dance Tonight.
 The Home Guard benefit masque- rade will be held tonight at Grange hall. As has been announced, the af- fair is to be given for the benefit of the tobacco fund or the soldiers and sailors of Berlin. McKeon's orchestra will furnish the music and a good time is expected It is hoped that there will be a large attendance. A special car will leave the hall at mid night to accomm odate the out of town guests. There will be prizes for the best and the most grotesque cos tunes. A drawing will also be held for a $5 gold-piec
 Narrow Escape from Injury.
 Dr. Matthew Griswold and William Luby experienced a close call yester- day afternoon. While driving down Berlin street in the doctors sleigh, the sleight skidded on the ice when in front of the Beach residence, and overturned. The horse became fright ened and began to run down the road, dragging the sleigh after it, but was finally brought to a halt by MT. Beach, who happened to be near the scene.
 Deer Seen in East Berlin.
 A large deer was seen in East Der lin yesterday and was pursued by a number of boys and dogs The animal finally landed in E. w. Bowers chicken yard where it was seen to be good-sized doe. When the boys and dogs left the place the deer leaped the fence and escaped.
 War Rally.
 As part of the statewide campaign for presenting the real facts of the war to Connecticut citizens, the war rally which has been announced, will