New Britain herald., 1918-03-09
Large Attendance at Meeting Of
 Congregational Brotherhood
H. A. BRUNDAGE SPEAKS
\. \, Mcleod, Harvey Castle and $. $. Gwiflim on Ppogram-AhOut 60 Applications for Plots in Norton Plot.

The meeting last night for men at the chaIei Of the CongreSa tional church was largely attended and a great deal of interest was shown in the subject of gardening. The meet ing was under the auspices of the Brotherhood of the church. PreSi- dent Mcleod acted as moderator and spoke for the Norton gardens com mittee. Harry Castle spoke of the work of the War Bureau committee on home gardens and food supply as did also Stanley s. Gwillim.
 President Mcleod then introduced Harold A Brundage who spoke in forrningly on the subject of garden ing, answering many questions on the subject. The audience manifest ed great interest in the affair and it was evident that the home garden movement had obtained a good start. A large number present joined the Hartford County Farm Bureau and signed applications for reservations at the Norton gardens bringing the total applicants up to about 60.
 Following the discussion a social time was enjoyed and refreshments were served by Joseph McKernan and his committee
 A lFthiIkDST Cl lIl6nuS OI ctuu Mrs. Charles Corwin of Broad street gave them a surprise party at their home Wednesday night in honor of their ninth wedding anniversary. There were about 40 present. Games were played and a social was en- joyed Tommy Tn ompson rendered several piano selections and w. N. Benjamin favored with solos and was assisted on the piano by Miss Beatrice Morrin. During the evening the couple were presented with a hand some cut glass punch set in honor of the occasion
 Plainville Church Notices.
 Congregational church - At the morning services tomorrow the an- nual offering for the American Mis- sionary association will be received. This is the Congreg ationa1 agency for work for the Negroes, Indians, Noun taineers, etc. The topic for the pas tors sermon will be "A Crusade of Brotherhood The Sunday school will meet at the close of the morn ing services. The Christian Endeav or meeting will be held at 6 o'clock in the evening and the topic will be Making the NJ oSt Out of Ourselves. Tn leader for the evening will be CaFry1 Moore. Inc pastor Will con tinue his series of talks to those who are planning to unite with the church, the topic of his address being, "A Congregational Church and How to Unite With It.
 Advent Christian Church-M orning worship will be held at 10:45 o'clock with a sermon l1y the pastor, Rev. J. Wm Denton, who will have for his subject, From the Depths of Despair to the Heights Of Blessing and Glory; The Bridge of Sighs.' The Sunday school will meet at noon for their classes Praise and social service will be held at 6 o'clock in the evening" At the evening service at 7 o'clock the subject for discussion will be: "The End of the World; Is It to Be Feared or Desired ?''
 Baptist Church-Mornihg services will be held at 10:45 o'clock with a sermon by the pastor who will have for his theme, Not Trusting Them,' from John 2:24-25. The classes of the Sunday school will meet at noon and the Young Peoples service will be held at 6 o'clock in the evening.