New Britain herald., 1920-08-11
PLAMHHLE NEVIS

EPISCOPAL CHURCH SESSION John Clasby Sprains Ankle-Parkin-
 son Mccarthy Engagement An
 nounced-MonthIy Report of Town
 CIerk-Brief Items.
 At the home of Arthur Farrar on A Washington street last evening, about 30 friends of Miss Irene Sheri- dan, of Bristol, rendered her a sur prise miscellaneous shower. The eve- ming was pleasantly passed with games. and a dainty luncheon was served. Mrs. Henry Casey sang sev- eral songs during the evening and was assisted by Miss Mary Parkinson. Piano selections were rendered by Miss Sheridan. The party was given by Miss Elizabeth Farrar. Miss Sher- idan received many beautiful and use- full gifts Friends from New Britain, Hartford, Bristol and Waterbury were present. The shower was given in honor of her approaching marriage to George Farrar of Washington street There has been no definite date set for the wedding, but it will take place next month. Both are we'll known locally and have a large host of friends. MT. Farrar is man. ager of the Farrar Toy Shop. Miss Sheridan is employed in the freight office in Bristol.
 Church Conference Tomorrow.
 At the Church Of Our Saviour at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning a conference, in the interests of the nationwide campaign of the Episco- pal church movement that is being conducted throughout the country, will be held. The movement started last Advent and will continue for thee years more. Several prominent speakers will be present. Rev. George L. Paine of New Haven, di- ocesan secretary of the U. w. C., will be the principal speaker of the day Lewis B. Franklin, the national treasurer will also address the as- sembly. Invitations have been sent out and the St. Johns chapel of For estville will send a number of the congregation to attend the services. A large attendance is expected, as this is the first one of its kind to be held in the local church for several years past
 Sprains Ankle.
 John Clasby of West Main street was the victim of peculiar accident last evening while riding his motor
 bicycle. MT. Clasby recently pur- chased a motor to attach to his bi- cycle and was riding down West Main street testing it. He was travelling at a fair rate of speed when suddenly he struck a sand bar and skidded. He attempted to stop the motor and ap- piled the brakes to hard with the re- suit that the check to the omentum was too sudden and it threw him over the handlebars. Landing on his feet, he turned over on his right foot and wrenched the ankle severely. He was attended by Dr. J IN. Bull. Engagement Announced. MT and Mrs. Harry Parkinson of e3 Broad street announce the engage ment of their daughter. Miss Mary Parkinson, to Francis Mccarthy of Hartford. Miss Parkinson is em- ployed in the Bristol Manufacturing company and is we'll known here. MT.
 Mccarthy is a pharmacist in one of the leading drug stores in Hartford. No date has been set for the wedding. Town Clerks Monthly Report.
 The reports for the month of July at the town clerks office, show a con- siderable drop in the marriage list. There were six marriages recorded to IS of last month. An increase of births was shown, there being 5 in all, with five out of town, alth ough
 being local people. Last month there were eight births Deaths were nu- merous with six recorded. two out of town. Land sales were about the same, numbering about IS in all. Brief Items.
 Mrs. Margaet F. Spencer and grandchildren have returned from their vacation of two weeks at Short Beach.
 Rev. Timothy Mullen has returned to his home in Adair, Iowa, after an extended visit with the Misses Rooney of Crown street.
 Miss Rosalind Birnbaum of Broad street is entertaining Miss Dorothy Birnbaum, who is visiting in town for short while.
 Napoleon Tiftikjian has sold prop