New Britain herald., 1920-12-24


 day rush. It is said that the people fail to comply with the request to mail parcels early, as according to the present look of things, they mailed late, with the result that a jam of mail is found.
 Returns From Hospital
 Michael Casorio of South Washing ton street, returned yesterday to his home, from the New Britain hospital. MT. Casorio had been suffering from a fractured skull received about two weeks ago. He was struck by an auto mobile on West Main street. His con- ditions is very much improved and he is able to be walking about.
 Church Meeting
 The members of the Congregational church have been notified of a special meeting to be held Monday evening. It has been called for the purpose of hearing a report of the financial com mittee on the recent drive of an Every Member Canvass" This drive was conducted last week when pledges were received. AS a special feature, Professor William Hallam Tweddy, of the Yale Divinity school in New Haven will give a short address. Pro- lessor Tweddy will speak largely on the churches in the community and what they should do. He will also point out some interesting courses In church work that the local organiza- ticn may pursue.
 Church Observance Held
 The Advent Christian church cele- brated Christmas exercises at the church last night. Rev. George E. Tyler delivered a short address of greeting. A forward pageant entitled, ''The Kings Highway" was presented |, ladies participated. Gifts were dis tributed among the Sunday school pupils. Rev. NIT. Tyler was presented with a purse of gold by the congra- gation. Fred Peace, superintendent of the Sunday school, made the presentation.
 The Plainville Methodist church ob- served Christmas with an appropriate program last evening. Santa Claus was among those present, and gave tho younsters their gifts. The fairies wha took part in the cantata entitled. Santa Claus is Coming" were Ruth Rogers, Bernice Saunders, Arvis Peace, Gertrude Barnes and Rosalie Sturgen. John Peplow took the part of Jack Frost. while Santa Claus was modest and refused to divulge his Identification for fear the children would ask him for more gifts should they meet him on the streets.
 Rev. MT. Tranmer delivered a brief address. The Bible class present ed Rev. Tranmer with a leather travelling bag as a gift of the asso- cjation. Santa Claus made the pres entation.
 Contest Reports.
 The officials of the Brock Barnes post announced today that the win of hn o,-;f probably not be known until late this evening There is a large majority of votes not yet received. The post had endeavored to keep in touch with the young ladies participating, that they might have a daily report of the of votes received. The young ladies, however, kept many of their votes back that they might see what their competitor had. The awards for the five five-pound boxes Of candy, will be made at the post headquarters on Pierce street at o'clock this eve- nlng.
 To Hold Celebration.
 The members of the Advent Chris tian church have plans under way for holding services on New Years eve. These services will be of the usual, Watch Night" observance. A celebra-
 
 ing of the church mortgages will take place. This event had been looked forward to for some time and the members have been working hard with this end in view. It was only I short time ago that the sum of $1.- poo, which remained on the church iebt, was raised. The various socie- ties of the church aided considerab bly in raising part of the money, while many private subscriptions were re- ceived. A program for the event will be made out soon.
 Sunday Church Notices. Episcopal Church-Regular morn- ng services at 10:45 o'clock. Morn ng prayer and worship. Sunday school will meet at noon. There will be no further evening services until Lent. Baptist Church-The pastors theme will be, The Christmas Spirit" at the morning services at 10:45 o'clock Sunday school will meet at 12:O5 noon. 'The Young Peoples meeting will be omitted in the evening The evening services will be held at ' o'clock Rev. J. G. Ward will havc for a subject, Baptism Into Christi Death.'
 Advent Christian Church-Regular morning services at 10:45 o'clock. Evening services at o'clock. Sunda- school will meet at the usual moor hour time.
 PlainviIle Methodist Church-Morr ing services at 1O:45 o'clock Tn pastors theme will be The Future Epworth league will meet a 6 o'clock in the evening. Rev. Jam0' . Tranmer will deliver an address. Sur