New Britain herald., 1921-02-17

work on the usual 55 hour schedule. Orders have been coming in much ia ster than before, but they have been smaller ones. As comparison, he said that the first two weeks orders of this month were just twice as large as those of the entire month of Janu- ary. However, during the past few days there has been decided slump in these, and it was necessary to re- sort to shorter working hours that work on present orders may be made to continue on longer. He is inclined to feel optimistic about conditions, as the majority of the factory officials are, and although he does not think that factories will start up all of sudden, he is of the opinion that bet ter times are forthcoming soon.
 Receives Medal.
 Peter Dalena of 'Southington Road has received Victory Medal from the war department. The medal has a France clasp on it and is made of bronze. Dr. Dalena served across the water for almost two years. He was connected with a hospital unit
 New Window.
 A new window has been put in the RNders stationery store, replacing the one which was broken recently by a stone flying up from under the wheels of a passing auto. The pane was in- sured and replaced by the company
 Realty Deals Made.
 Four land sales were recorded at the town clerks office yesterday They are: William J. Dent sold prop erty on Crown street to George R. By ington; the Gridley Real Estate com pany, land including two lots at Grid ley place, to Morris Hart of this town; Charles klarich has purchased prop CrlN at Victory terrace from the East .rr Land and Trust company, and Roswell c. Hart of Plainville, has purchased lot No. 112 at Cridle, place, from the Gridley Realty com pany.
 Holy Name Meeting.
 The Holy Name society of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy will hold an important meeting this even- ing at the homo of Charles Conlon of Central Square. All members are urged to attend as plans will be made for the entertainment to be held March IT.
 Building Goes Up. Regardless oi tho number of citi- zens who have felt inclined to resent the now addition on the Tani block on Whiting street, the owner intends to build and carr, on the work. Con- tractor John Legrandi is in charge, and already the roof and front is erected The Town Plan commission will hold a public meeting on Mon- day, February 2S, to hear any argu- ments concerning the matter and the possibility of stabishing a building line. By the appearance of the front, which is beginning to look finished, the place will undoubtedly add a great deal to the making of busi- ness-like center for tho town. New plate glass windows will replace the old four-pane ones and better display space. for the store will be had.
 Forestville News.
 Mrs. c. J. Reynolds of Bingham street. is ill at the late homo of her brother-in-law, on West Main street, New Britain. She was taken sick while at the home Monday, after at tending the funeral
 The Forestville Athletic club will journey to Bellows Falls, Vermont, to class with tho basketball team there The game between the West Hart ford players tomorrow night has been postponed on this account and in all proDa bility will be held Sat- urdav night The team left on the II o'clock train today for that place.
 Eas; Berlin Items.
 MT and Mrs. Gustav Hanson are entertaining MT. and Mrs. Philip Por- ter of Higganum and Miss Jane Ky erson of Poquonnock, N. J., at their home over the weekend. Mrs. Por- r., is sister of Mrs. Hanson.
 Miss Hulda Carlson of MiddletoWn is spending the week with her sister Mrs. Frank Potts.
 Miss Georgianna Kelsey returned home today from a several days Vlslt with friends in New Britain.
 Miss Virginia and Master Bllly Walsh are spending the weekend with Miss Madge Bragg of Kensing- ton.
 Jarvis Dowd is away on a busln"ss trip through New York state and the Central States in the interests or the Aetna Insurance company
 Clifford Dodge is confined to ms home with an attack of measles.
 A week from Friday evening the third entertainment of the Lyceum series will be given at Athletic hall. The program at this time will be en- tirely musical.
 Mrs. Edson Maine and son, Vernon, b,,,o ,a+urned from a visit with rela-