New Britain herald., 1921-10-17
z A9xzv TxL9E I'VE VO REV. L. 5. WYCK0FF
 ARRIVES FROM N. Y.
Breaches First Sermon at Congre.
 gational Church
FOOTBALL GAME ENDS IN TIE
Post Office Goes on Shorter Hours Starting Today - Ladies' Auxiliary to BrOck-Barnes Post Plans Fair Other Notes of Interest.

Other Notes of Interest.
 Rev. Charles s. Wyckoff, of Walton, N. Y.. preached his first sermon at tho Congregational church yesterday morning. Rev. and Mrs. Wyckofi ar rived in Plainville Saturday and were received by the Ladies' Aid society, headed by Mrs. F. L. Benzon and Mrs. E. T. Brastow, who arranged for re- ceiving the new pastor and his wife. Rev. MT. Wyckoff was appointed by the special committee ins charge and he will remain permanently at the To- cal church to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rev. E. c. Gill lette, who at present ia at Florida.
 The parsonage of the church has been beautifully repaired with the in terior decorations repainted and also improvements made. The ladies of the congregation also fitted out the parsonage with essentials in the grocery line. Rev. and Mrs. Wyckoff have a son who is at present, a patient at the Charter Oak hospital receiving treatment.
 Football Game a Tie.
 The Rangers football team of New Britain and the All-Plainville team, played a scoreless game at Rockwell's fled yesterday afternoon. The game was interesting throughout and many good plays were seen. Both teams were evenly matched for weight. Tn the first quarter, the crowd was thrill ed when Berner, halfback for the local team, intercepted a forward pass and ran down the field for 60 yards. There was @ large attendance of fans at the game and the management wishes to express it's thanks for the excellent showing at this early start in the sea- son. They predict a successful year for the team.~ Next Sunday, heavy opponent will be secured and the fans treated to a better game than yester- day. .-..-,
 New Post Office Time.
 Postmaster Peter J. Prior has an- nounced that starting today, new schedule of hours will be in effect at the post office. The last mail dispatch will leave the office at z o'clock.
 The office will also close at 7:30 o'clock as had been the usual time. Money order and registry windows will close promptly at 6:30 o'clock.
 Ladies' Auxiliary Social.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brock Barnes post, are making plans for an entertainment to De held at the Grange hall on Friday evening, Oc- tober c8. A dance will be held in con- function with the entertainment and an orchestra will furnish music. Lo- l cal talent will be seen on the program A large attendance is being anticipat- 1 ed as all funds will be directed to the | needs of the post.
 Brock-Barnes Meeting. | The meeting of the Brock-Barnes post will conmenca promptly at 1 o'clock tonight and Commander Mer- 1 ton Lamb desires all members to be | at the headquarters at that time. Many important matters will be dis cussed One of importance will be | the vote on the change of the consti- 1 tuition. This will be given consider | able thought by the officials and mem bers and the final vote will probably be made tonight. l Miss Coombs Resigns. 1 Miss Mildred Coombs, sub- clerk at the local. post office has rendered her l resignation in that capacity to Post l master Prior Miss Coombs has been in the services of the local mail office for the past three or four years. Her ] resignation was accepted with regret by MT. Prior. It will take effect Oc- tober 28 Miss Coombs lives on Black Rock avenue, New Britain.
 Cassidy's Stars Win.
 Cassidy's Old-Stars defeated the Pennington players in baseball yes terday afternoon in that town by the score of to 5. Tom Cassidy, man. ager of the team, pitched his players to victory. James McNally was at the receiving end. The feature of the ) game was a running catch by Hap py'' Graham, who played outfield } Dave Erbe made three home runs l which brought his batting average l. close behind that of Babe Ruth's.
 Drum Corps Prizes. t The Plainvil1e Fife and Drum corp captured two prizes at the State Drum
 mers and Pliers convention held a Willimantic Saturday afternoon. The!
 were first for best ancient playing ant
 first for best appearing corps. Th'
 cups are on display at the Neri Con ,fectionery store at Central Square.
 PlainvilIe Briefs. The Martha Rebekah lodge vii hold it's regular meeting tonight.
 Miss Ann Berry was the weekend guest of Miss Mildred Terry at Bris
 to1.
 MT. and Mrs. James E. Warfield o Park street, entertained MT. and Mrs William Brennan of Cheshire over thu weekend.
 The traffic through the center O. | the town was the heaviest yesterda, g in some time past. Cars passed v through at the rate of about A = minute for a short time.
 a Miss Bertha Day of North Wash ] ington street, has returned from
 visit with friends at Long Island
 The Girls club will hod its first fal
 meeting tonight at the home of Mrs
 Charles R. Clark of Pennington ave : nue. baby party will be enjoyed y The annual election of officers vii 1 also take place.
 t Plans are progressing for the en |, tertainment and dance to be given b, = the Altar and Holy Name society o a the Church of Our Lady of Mercy.
 BLUE NOSE' WINS AGAIN
 Halifax, N. S., Oct 17-Blue Nos
 today won the second race to deter