New Britain herald., 1920-06-21
MEETING TONIGHT
 TO EXPLAIN N,DRIVE
Committee to Solicit Funds Will
 Be Appointed
TOWN MEETING ALSO CALLED

Opinions on Solving Problem of Crowded SchooIs-Other Pertinent News Notes of Interest to Readers. X meeting will bo held this evening in the hall of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy for the purpose of ap- pointing committee of persons to take charge of the Plainville quota in the statewide campaign for the St. Francis hospital fund. The matter of raising the sum for the hospital in Hartford was brought before the peo- pie yesterday when it was announced from the pulpits in all the churches. Within the next two weeks an amount of S500,000 must be raised in order to overcome the present crowded con- ditions that exist in the institution
 Plainville sends the majority of it's cases to the St. Francis for treatment and feels the need of assisting in the dri"e. Right Rev. Bishop John c. Murray of Hartford has charge of the executive committee in that city, while Frank Haggarty. William H. Putnam. Fred Sparks and Thomas Shannon, all of Hartford, are the leading figures in the drive for that section.
 buAlOHS anu SuCH as letters and posters relating to the drive, will be distributed tonight. The meeting is open to all who are inter- ested and wish to attend. It will be held in a non-sectarian manner. and the committee will be composed of Protestants and Catholics. Plain ville's quota will be announced at the meeting this evening. Rev. Father Fay will have charge
 Town Meeting Tonight.
 A special town meeting has been called for tonight and will be held in the town hall at o'clock. All voters have been notified to attend as inn portant matter pertaining to the well fare of the place will be discussed. How to secure a sum of money to erect a temporary building or an ad dition to the Plainville Grammar school. asked by the school board, win be asked. The school is at pres ent filled to capacity and more room is needed to accommodate the chill dren.
 Streets in Mountain View and their locations will be settled as well as the strengthening of South Washington street.
 Cantata Success.
 The cantata held in the Advent Christian church last evening was largely attended and proved a great success. The choir of the Plainville Advent church, assisted by the choir of the New Britain Advent church, presented the first part of the ora torio, Elijah" in song.
 Hoffman-Stewart
 The wedding of Miss Josephine Stewart, daughter of Mrs. Alfred Stewart of 227 West Main street, to Edmund Hoffman of New Britain took place this afternoon at o'clock at the home of the bride. Rev. James M. Tranmer of the Plainville Methodist church performed the cere- mony. The couple were attended by Miss Margaret Remuth and Rudolph Stewart, a brother of the bride.
 Ball Games Yesterday.
 The Plainville A. C. played a win ming game yesterday afternoon at AL lens field when they defeated the Vikings of New Britain by a score of 15 to S.
 The local Aces ball team crossed bats with the Southington Athletic club and won by a score of to ?.
 Food Sale Wednesday.
 The Ladies Benevolent society of the Congregational church will con-
 
 lo-s from ? o'clock until 5 Wednes- day afternoon. A picnic supper will he served at o'clock.
 Offered Position.
 Rev. F.. F. Barrows. formerly pas tor of the A. M. E. Zion church and now attending the conference of the A. NJ. E. Zionists ministers in Cam bridge, Mass. has been offered the position as dean of the Hood Di- virity school at Livingston college in Salisbury. N. C. He was also given an opportunity to accept the place as professor of systematic theology and homiletics at the same school at a salary of S1,S00 a year. Rev. MT. Barrcws has not announced his in tention of accepting either of the offers.
 Celebrates Anniversary.
 Mir and Mrs. Charles Gates Of Broad street celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary Friday evening. A famiI, gathering was held and a number of intimate friends were present.
 Twilight Ball Game.
 The Plainville baseball team, under Manager Funk. has arranged twi- light baseball game to be played at Aliens field Thursday evening at