New Britain herald., 1919-05-28


 through battle themselves.
 Thomas P. Prior, president of the society was called upon for a few remarks. He told of the preliminary work of the men in the Army. of the intensive training given in this coun- try, of the waiting for orders to sail overseas, of a submarine fight and of the remainder of the work until the time where Mir. Cream told of tho ac- tual fighting in the trenches, Roth returned soldiers were loud in their praise of the work of the K. of C secretaries overseas who catered to any man, regardless of his race ar creed.
 Following the talks there was a light luncheon and smoking and card playing were also enjoyed.
 Bids For Block.
 Every day sees the Neri block be- coming nearer 8 reality. The plans for the building were recently com plcted hy New Britain architect and have been given to several contra ctors for bids.
 Memorial Day Observance
 Mcmori Day will be observed in this town in the usual way The yet- W and all the people will lend their aid in the exercises of the morning. which consist Of decorating the graves of the dead soldiers, and exercises of a pub lie nature at Central Square. The school children will take part in the latter and will march with the veter- ans from the town hall to the monu- ment The graves will be dedicated in St. Joscph's cemetery before the pub lie exercises and those in West ceme- tery following them.
 The post office will observe holiday hours. There will be one city deliv- cry. The stamp window will be open from 6:45 until noon, the thrift and war savings window for similar hours and the money order window from 7:30 until 12 o'clock
 The entire office will be closed at noon. The rural delivery will be as usual.
 Fhe schools will be closed all day as will the bank. The stores it is thought will be closed all day instead of remaining open until 10 o'clock as has been the custom in former years.
 .Autoists in Trouble.
 William Mckee was careless in Hartford where he left his car beyond the parking limit in a restricted dis trict in that city the day before yes terday. As a result he was tagged and appeared in court the following morning. Judgment was suspended in his case.
 League Supper Tonight.
 The Epworth league of the Metho- dist church will give a supper in the church parlors this evening. Following the supper there will be an address by Merton Lamb on his experiences with the Second Division overseas. He will speak at o'clock and all the public in invited.
 Former Residents Visiting Here.
 Corporal John Guiden is visitor here after being away for over 12 years. He formerly lived on Pierce street. Guiden was in the West when he enlisted in the signal corps of the army. He was with the 42d Division, the Arizona Piercers," in France.
 James Garrity also from the West is visiting at his home on Canal street after an absence of nine years. He is in the army and is here on a furlough.
 Case Continued One Week.
 Joseph Delano of this town ap- pcared in the Bristol police court yes 
 dent on Broad street near Davitt's Crossing Monday night when he struck and severely injured Roland Bradley of Forestville. The case was however, continued for a week to await a change in the victims condi- ton.
 Real Estate Sales.
 The Standard Real Estate and h. surance company has sold the Arthur P. O'Hara homestead on East street to Antonio Collella. F. J. Birnbaum has purcha sed land and buildings on Broad street formerly owned by the Morse family. /.
 Tomorrow, Ascension Thursday, will be celebrated in the Church of Our Savior by the celebration of holy com- munion at 10 o'clock.
 In the Church of Our Lady of Mercy the day will be observed by two masses at and s o'clock, respectively
 MT. and Mrs. William Green of Whiting street are receiving congratu- lations on the birth of son. %
 Harold Hemingway, l.. S N., is spending a 10 day furlough at the home of his parents on North Wash ington street.
 Paolo Dugo and family expect to leave soon for Italy where they will roj0 ,oj