New Britain herald., 1921-12-30
FRED MORTON IS
 SEQUASSEN HEAD
Is Elected Noble Grand Of
 1. 0. Q, E. Lodge
SMALL CHIMNEY FIRE TODAY
Robbers Attempt to Enter Store of
 James Mincllo-hnights of Pythias
 Issue Invitations to Childrcn-

James Nincllo--hnights of Pythias Issue Invitations to Childrcn- Notes.
 Fred A. Morton, prominent worker for the ScQuassen lodge, l. Q, 0, F., was elected noble grand 1t the an nuaI meeting held last evening. Mir. Morton has been an active worker for the organization since entering it.
 The other officers appointed are as follows: Vice noble grand, Earl Stew art. recording secretary, Ralph Nor rlll: financial secretary, Frank c. Os- borne; treasurer, Irving Carter, and trustee, Harry Bonney,
 Reports submitted show that the order is in excellent financial stand ing. Sequassen lodge is among the oldest in the town, and to date has about l90 members. New ones are being constantly received, and plans for an active season are being formu- lated.
 Attempted Robbery.
 An attempt to enter the grocery and meat market of James Minelo on Whiting street was frustrated by fatrolman F.. w. Furrey while on his early rounds yesterday morning. AL though the constable was not aware Of the attempt to enter the store, it is believed that his approach at that hour scared the burglar or burglars lwaY. Even Mir, Minello himself did not notice anything wrong until later in the day when his attention was called to split near the lock on the loor. It appears that a Chise or jim ny had been placed near the lock in m effort to force the door open. The oc5 however is very strong and the york was fruitless It is thought that omeone after foodstuffs made the at nmpt
 Letter From santa.
 Santa Claus has written to the 'ythan lodge, K. of P,, that he will >e at the odd Fellows hall tomorrow 'Nening at 6 o'clock sharp to dis ribute his gifts among the children # the town. The following letter has been mailed to each and every boy md girl:
 North Pole, Christmas Time, 1921, My Dear Girls and Boys of Plainville,
 Conn.
 Just to let you know that l will stop if at Plainvilla at the Odd Fellows all on Saturday, December 31, 1921
 Pythian lodge, No. 47, K. of P nave invited me to be there at 6 o'clock, so All Good Children up to years of age be sure and get your jCl<et from some member of Pythian Odge, for there will be a tree with all he trimmings, q nice entertainment, | present for every girl and boy, with andy, nuts, popcorn. apples. or tnges and every thing you can think If.
 P. s, Rut don't forget to bring the ticket with you, for I will be there with my reindeer.
 SANTA CLAUS.
 The program in detail will be pub ished tomorrow evening, following the meeting of the lodge members to- night. \ full attendance is request d at the meeting that final plans nay be made
 ''tlSN 'N'lllllE, dl'oIl Il uO2fn 1Ilpln bers journeyed 10 the John Hayes odge in Hartford, where they attend cd the degree work held at the Foot Guard Han.
 To Harvest Ice.
 An early harvest of ice is being planned hy the Norton Ice Company should the present cold snap continue The lake now is covered with a coat ing of ice measuring about six inches in depth. II is figured that by the first part nf next week it will meas ure eight inches, which is the proper thickness, and then operations will commence for the cutting Last year the house was filled to the capacity and there need be no fears entertained for an ice shortage in the coming summer providing the first harvest can be made next week
 Entcrtains Club.
 Mrs. W. w. Brown of 80 Washing ton street entertained the members Of the Birthday club at her home yes Jnrday afternoon Whist games were enjoyed and Mrs, Lottie Angerbnwer Of Forostvilln captured first prize. The second award went to Mrs. Emily liroWn of Bristol, and the consolation gift to Mrs, W. ". Brown. the hostess A dainty luncheon was served 10 the club members
 Lauridson Resigns.
 l.. VI. Lauridson of Queen street has rendered his resignation to the off ciaIs of the Plainvlle Creamery com pany after completing 35 years aerv- ice with the concern. MT. Lauridson commenced working for the concern exactly 35 years ago last June IS, and has seen the place grow rapidly under able management. For the past sev- eraI years Mir, Laurdson himself has been in direct charge and his lea wing will he regretted by the company. He does not plan anything special for the future.
 New Years Plans,
 Neither of the local churches, with the exception Of the Rcdeemer's A. M. F., Zion church, plan for anything special for the New Years celebra tion There will he no Watch Night" serv- ices, the day coming on Saturday. makes it necessary to alter the usual plans having been followed the pre- vious years The usual Sunday serv- ices will be announced tomorrow.
 small Chimney Fire,
 The fire department was called ont at 10 o'clock this morning to answer to an alarm from Box 2. A chimney fire had started in the home Of John l.oNasscur of 60 Whiting street, The
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