New Britain herald., 1920-03-18

trucks of coal would sink in the ruts and probably never reach the destina- ton.
 For several weeks those who have had no supplies of coal and who were located ill the backward sections of the town. making it difficult to get supplies into their homes have been using cord wood for fuel. Fortunate- ly most of the farmers have had abundant supplies of this kind of fuel and while it is not as satisfactory as coal it has, nevertheless, served the purpose. t-"
 Grange is Active.
 Increased activities have marked the social life of Inc local Grange dur ing the past season and it is the plan of the the officers to continue through the summer months. The lecturer has number of socials in view and the initiation of the rapidly growing mem berShip have kept alive interest in the work. A new class Of 20 candidates were given their major degrees Tues day evening. A supper for the can didates followed and gathering of members assisted in making the eve ming an enjoyable one. The next meeting will be held April 6, and it is expected that number of proposi- tons for membership will be brought up at that time to be acted upon
 The Grange dancing class will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening" The attendance at dancing classes las been large and an enpoyable evening is expected.
 Tabs Participate.
 The St. Paul Y. NJ. T. A. X E. so ciety drum corps which is rapidly whining recognition one of the crack Connecticut fife and drum or sanizations, took part in the an- nual St. Patrick's day social of the Russell drum corps at Middlctown last night. In addition to the com plete corps number of local people attended the affair, making the trip by autom obile trucks. The corps was complime entcd both for it's ap pearance in line and for playing ability.
 Clarence Walker, leader of the corps and one of the most promi- ncnt baton swingers in New England, took part in the competitive baton swinging contest. He was awarded a handsome prize. There were many
 entries in the contest.
 Lentcn Services.
 The regular weekly prayer meet ing of the Berlin Congregational church will be held this evening in the church chapel. The pastor, Rev Samuel A. Fiske, will be in charge.
 The congregation of the East Ser lin Methodist church will hold it's regular mid-weel> prayer service this evening at 1:45 at the home of Mrs. w. l.. Penfe1d.
 Regular Lenten services will be held tomorrow evening in St. Pauls s church in kensington. The Stations of the Cross will be sung Rev Francis Egan, acting pastor, will be in charge of the services.
 Work OH Memorial.
 The work of removing the shed now standing at the top of Damon S hill and facing on Berlin street was started this morning as the first step in erecting the memorial to Berlin service men. The concrete base has already been set and each step brings closer the realization of the wish expressed by many Berlinites that at memorial be erected soon. From the removal, tWo-fold benefit will be obtained. Not only will the ground be cleared for the memorial and the appearance of that corner improved, but traffic will be made safer at that junction. The shed form erly served as a blind so that traffic on Berlin street was not visible until the cor ner was well rounded. Several acci- dents and scores of near accidents have been the results. To those not familiar with the road conditions, it has made travel hazardous. It is believed that the improvement in