New Britain herald., 1921-04-30
WATER CONDITIONS
HERE REPORTED BAD
May Be Necessary to Operate
Pumping Station
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EPWORTH LEAGUE TO MEET

Trustees of A. Nj. E. Zion Church
to Hold Meeting - ForestvilIe
News-Other Items.
The water department officials
are receiving complaints about the
drinking water. The water has q
murky color and a fishy taste. This
change is noticed every season about
this time, but many of the people,
have called up President Charles H.
Calor and Superintendent Joseph Nc
Herman of the Water Department to
complain.
Superintendent McKernan said to-
day that the flushing of the hydrants
about the town would commence the
early part of next week after which
the pumping stations at Hamlin
Pond will be started. AS rule,
the pumps are not in operation until
the first of July. Last year how
ever they were started the first OF
June and it seems that month earlier
each season is necessary. This year
1t will be fully two months before
the regular starting time. A little
difficulty was experienced last sea-
son in procuring fuel oil for the
pumps.
The water department was put 10
a big expense with the early start
last season as more than $4,000
worth of oil was consumed, not
counting the expense of labor. Two
men are generally employed at the
station. With two months start
ahead of the schedule now added ex-
pense will be found. AS it is, the
rf ms hn 70 Sfo
amounts as the residents pay their
water taxes including the operation
of the pumps. starting from July 1.
Epworth Leagues to Convene.
Members OF the Epworth league
of the Methodist church are planning
to attend the annual convention OF
the Epworth leagues of the New Hav-
en- district. 1t will be held at the
Trinity Methodist church in New
Britain on May IA.
rendered Party.
Miss Marjorie Strong of Broad
street gave a farewell party at her
home last evening in honor of the
Misses Harriet and Winnifred Bates,
also of Broad street. Both these young
women will leave next week Tuesday
for a trip of several months to Alma,
Wisconsin. They were each present
ed with a black leather purse. A
luncheon was served. Miss Melvina
Calor favored with vocal solos
Friends from New Britain, Southing-
ton ana Bristol attended.
Episcopal Conference.
More than 25 members and teach
ers of the Sunday school left this noon
to attend the services at Christ church
cathedral, at Hartford. Delegations
from practical every Episcopal church
Sunday school in Connecticut at
tended
Trustee to Meet.
The trustees Of the AZ NJ. z. Zion
church will hold a meeting next Tues
day night at o'clock. Business will
be discussed in preparation for the
quarterly conference to be held at
the local church on Monday, May 9.
Party for Miss Lee.
A farewell party vas rendered
Yesterday noon to Miss Clara Lee of
the Peck Spring company, who is
leaving soon for New York. She was
presented with a beautiful silk scarf |
by her shopmates. Those attending |
were Mrs. Lulu Griffin, Miss Mary |
Arcari. Miss Edna Gleason, Mrs. |
Charles Hill, Miss Mildred Pestillo. |
Miss Gladys Lindberg, Miss Anna |
Geryk, MISS EllZapetH L III hiiSoH'
Mrs. Lynch, Miss Alma Delage, Miss |
Julia Donahue, Miss Florence Day, |
and the office force attended in |
body. Some of the attractions of the |
event were singing and dancing. All |
enjoyed several popular solo selec-
tons given by Miss Mary Arcari.
Church Notices.
CONGREGATIONAL church.: Rev. Ray
mond Beardsley will conduct the serv-
ices at 1o:45 o'clock tomorrow morn |
ing. Sunday school will be held at |
tho usual hour.
A. M. Z. Zion: Morning worship |
and sermon at 10:45 O'Clock. Sub ]
iect. "Goliah versus God" Sunday |
school at 1880 O'Clock. Y. P. s.. G. |
E meeting at $40 O'Clock in the eve |
ming. Evening worship and sermon
at 1880 O'Clock. Topic. What Shall
no with Christ p" Communion will |
he administered at the evening serv-
ices. - Il
methodist Church: Preaching by
the nastor at 10:45 O'Clock in the |
morning. Subject, "A Divine Com
mission" Sabbath school at IL o'clock
noon. Epworth league meeting at
o'clock. Leader, John Lamb. Theme'
.sThy Kingdom Come" Regular mid
week service Thursday evening at
1890 o'clock Next Sunday morning
there will be a special program IN
honor of Mothers Day."
Church of Our Saviour: Fifth Sum
day after Easter, also st. Phillip and
ST. Johns Day. Celebration Of holy |
communion at 10:45 o'clock in the