New Britain herald., 1919-05-13

 est regard. Tn your treatment of us you have never acted the rt of a master, but always as a gentleman and a friend, and it is with much re- grct that we know you arc to leavo us. Our united wish is that vou may have the greatest success in your new, field of operation. Y ou may rest as surcd that our prayers and good wishes will accompany you and vour family in your journey to the South Farewell, dear friend, and good luck"
 Although much touched, Mir. Stan ton made a most fitting reply and thanked the givcrs. He expressed ap- prcCiatiOn for their cooperation and was glad they had considered him a friend rather than a master
 Canal Street Repairs.
 For the past few days the town street department has been busy put ting Canal street in shape for the summer. Yesterday a bottom of large crushed stone was laid on. the street and today fine top dressing was laid over the larger stone. After being rolled, the street will be in fine con dtion. There is still some doubt as to the conditions which will exist in
 
 street. When the cement sidewalk was laid on the west side of the street it was placed far below the street. and in many cases very much lower than the property in front of which ii was laid. The engineer said at the time that the street was too high and that the level of the sidewalk was right. But since that time the walk has been of no value whatever in the winter as it is flooded at all times. Now that the street is being repaired, the level of the. roadway is not being lowered. and the residents wonder if the bad conditions will still have to be borne another winter. Broad street, with which Canal joins is also higher than the level of the sidewalks on the latter street and therefore the water has no place but the sidewalks to re- main on One solution of the prob lem is thought to be a lowering of the level of the streets, placing crown on them and installing deep -gutters which would insure the flow of the water
 Getting Bids for Decorations.
 It is reported that bids are already being sought for decorations in the town in connection with the Old Home Week to be held here next week. Three parties are reported bidding for the decorations and the best of such are assured. The entire town will be decorated if the plans of those in charge go through, and the private homes will be asked to do their share. The town is already re- ceiving much attention from men de- sirous to come here for the celebra- tion and sell various souvenirs, etc. ! Many of these men have already made personal trips here in an eff fort to have a place reserved for them. The names of former residents who lived in the town and are still ! living, but in other communities, are i being received by Mrs. Eaton and H. A. Castle from friends in this town Each of these persons will receive a personal invitation from the local committee to be in attendance at the celebration. Plainville has been a town of importance for 50 years although it was a community in com 1 parison with other places for a much i longer period of time.
 Plainville Briefs.
 Joseph Glynn and Francis L4e 1 Vasseur of this town were among ! those winning at the bazaar which 1 closed in Forestvillc last night. Glynn 1 won $5 in gold and LeVaSseur a cord ! of wood.
 Many local people are planning to attend tic annual. musical of the New l Britain Choral society in Fox's the l ater Wednesday night
 Charles F. Conlin, manager of the i standard Real Estate and Insurance company, has purchased a Ford run i about.
 l An anniversary high mass for the 1 late John Mcclure will be celebrat ed i in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy l at & o'clock tomorrow morning. 1 FOR SAIIEI-Cook stove; Empire 1 State steel range with pipe; all ir
 good shape; cheap; also some fur
 niture at 132 Broad street. W. O TraSk 5-12-1t