New Britain herald., 1919-03-12

held tomorrow evening at o'clock in the court room of the town building.a A large attendance of the voters of the town is desired as the question to come before the meeting is the tax rate for 1918
 The tax rate in Plainville at the present time is 1 9 mills but the pOpu- lar opinion seems to be that the rate for the coming year will be one or two mills lower than that rate. It was at hrSt considered within the bounds of possibility that the rate for 1919 would be IT mills but at the recent town meeting it was voted to grant the petition of the Plainvillc Water company. asking that the town of l'lainNille increase the rate of rent on hNdrants from S15 to s25 per year on each hydrant. For that reason it is thought that the rate for the coming year will be IS mills, to pay the cost of the increase, which amounts to about $500.
 The appropriation for public works will be very small as the policy of the present town administration is to do very little in the way of improve- ments, road construction. etc.
 The school budget will be normal this year, IS the cost of the addition to the new school building on Broad street was met by an addition to the tax rate three years ago, and the eX- pcnse of the addition was paid last fall, leaving a surplus in the town Urea SurN.
 The appropriation for the police and fire departments will be about the same as usual and is not a large amount. Charities are very small
 
 is taken care of to d great extent by the Strong fund.
 The last town meeting was not well attended owing to the short notice given tho voters of the town but, it is expected and desired that some in torCst be shown in the question when it comes before the meeting tomorrow evening.
 Lodge Notices.
 Martha Rcbekah lodge l. 0. o. F., met Monday evening in 1. o. o. F. hall and it was voted to hold a supper on Monday evening. March F. The supper will be held at o'clock and will be followed by regular meeting of the lodge at the usual time. A class of eight candidates will be initiaetd into the first degree. Fol lowing the degree ceremonies d $.
 Many Enjoy Banquet,
 The banquet held at Craig Loch in Meridcn last evening for the men who participated in the recent card tournament was a pronounced Suc- cess. The party left PlainVile short ly after 7:30 o'clock in automobiles. About 35 men were present. A fine turkey supper was served and cvery- body enjoyed it. The rest of the eve- ming was spent playing cards and singing. Music was furnished by members of the party. Mayor Joseph Dutton of Bristol was unable to at tend owing to an important meeting in that city. Edward (Dick) Dyer rendered Dear old Pal of Mine" in creditablc manner. The party broke up about midnight and everybody present voted the banquet great suc- cess
 Celebration March f7.
 Stanley s. GWillim has announced that banquet and entertainment will be given by Company I, Connecticut State Guard, for the returned sol dcrs and sailors in Planvillc at the Masonic Temple on Monday evening" March Y, at 1:30 D. m. Company I is the local company of the State Guard.
 Invitations will be mailed to all service mon whose names are brought 10 inc attention of the committee. but those in charge Of the affair wish it 10 be clearly understood that a gen eral invitation is extended to all men in PlainvIlIe who have been in the service. The committee earnestly hopes that every man eligible will at tend whether he receives a porSOncl inNitatiOp or not as the committee may not have available the names of all those who are qualified to attend.
 Captain Alfred H. G1swold of New Britain and Colonel Lucien Burpee of the First Regiment, C. $. G.. Of Hart ford, will be present, and possibly other invited guests. This is the first attempt at a welcome fOl the sol diers and sailors in PlainVillo and it is hoped that the men themselves will help to mako il success.
 Party For Mrs. Brown.
 \ miscellaneous shower was hold last evening in Bristol in honor Of Mrs Ella Brown. About a score of guests were present. girls from PlainvilIe New Britain and Bristol, and a numb Of them were from the office of the ROckwCll-Dr com pany where Mrs. Brown was former lN cm mpIONCd. Shc was the rerplCnt of many useful and valuable gifts. Mrs Brown was formerly Miss Ella Castle of this town.
 Brief Items.
 Sergeant NintOn Knight has been discharged from the ordnHncc depart mcnt and has returned to his homo on East Main street.
 The condition Of F.. D. Spcllman of Whiting street. who was reported q few days ago 10 be critically i'll. is slightly improN cd.
 John Wadc Jr.. has recovered from a recent illness and has resumed his