New Britain herald., 1919-02-15
PECK & YOUNG C0
ELECTS 0FFICE
Social Welfare League Wants
Contributions Of Clothing
ICE DEALERS DISCOURAGED
First Draftee Back on FurIough-
Lodge NoticeS-Church NewS-Fire
Department Is Called Out-Other
Items Of Timely Interest.

AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders of The Peck & Young Manu-
featuring company held recently in
Forestville, the old board of direc-
tors was reelected as follows: A. w.
bowman, J. NJ. Carney and S. Ne.
stone, Of Hartford; w. E. Fogg, of
bristol; /. D. Russell and w. L. Hum
ason, Of New Britain, and l.. c. Huma-
son, of Pennington.
At the meeting of the directors held
later the following officers were elected
tor the ensuing year: w. /. Huma-
son, president, and l.. c.. Humason,
secretary and treasurer.
Valentine Social
The Valentine supper and entertain
ment at the Methodist church last
evening was q pronounced success,
socially and financially. A water pipe
burst before the festivities started ne
cessitating the carrying Of water from
q, nearby house, but those in attend
ance refused to let that occurrence
spoil the evenings pleasure. The sup
per was served from $3.50 to o'clock
An entertainment was presented and
George Pierson, of Yale university
entertained with magic tricks. He is
a clever exponent Of the black art and
his work was well received.
Party for Alfred Holland.
A pleasant gathering was held last
evening at the home of Mrs. Loren
Ora ham, of 90 West Main street, in
honor OF Alfred Holland, who recently
returned from France. 1t was also
the occasion of Mr.. Hollands birth
day. About Is guests were present
, and music was enjoyed during the
+ evening. Refreshments were served.
First Draftee Is Back.
Private James McNaIly is spending
a short furlough in Plainvlle. He
J. was the first Plainville man to be
drafted and was sent to Camp Devens.
He went overseas about seven mon tbs
ago and was transferred from a ma
chine gun unit to a transportation
battalion. He arrived in New York
about two weeks ago. He will not
! receive his discharge until he is for
mally discharged from an Army hos
! pith at White Plains, N. Y, where he
has been receiving treatment for an
injury to his hand, received while
cranking an autom obile truck.
Big Delegation Expected.
! 1t is expected that large represen-
! tation from Forestville will attend the
entertainment to be given in Grange
: hall on February 27 for the benefit
! Of the Church of Our Lady Of Mercy.
/ A whist and entertainment will be
! given by the Forestville church on the
following evening and many Plainville
people are planning to attend.
! Contributions Requested.
The Social Welfare League is in
/ great need of contributions of clothing
! at the present time. Some weeks ago
! Se1ectman w. J. johnson was consult
! ed and his opinion asked as to
! whether or not the work of the
! league should be continued. Mr.. John
| son recommended that the league con-
! tinue in existence as in his opinion,
| its work would be needed.
The league wishes to express its
appreciation of the telephone furnish
ed free of charge by one Of the towns
business men. The phone has been
especially useful &C late as there have
| time previous.
| The organization has on hand very
! little clothing of any kind but the
! present need is for sheets, pillow
| covers and infants clothing. The
! league will be very grateful for dona
! tons of any kind and they will be
! gladly received either at 1872 West
Main street or at SIS Whiting street.
Have Pleasant Evening.
! The classes Of Miss Johnson and Mr..
Moore of the Congregational church