New Britain herald., 1922-07-27
1911 until April 40. 1922.

him; have given to our townspeoplt a permanent interest in the man ane his works
 "Resolved. That while deplorinl our loss 1t Is yet a satisfaction and consolation That his people share in the results accomplished by him, to which he gave so freely and whole heartedly the best years of his life and mind.
 Resolved; That the town Of Plain vile, by vote Of this meeting, order these resolutions entered upon Che town records. And the board of se- lectmen is hereby empowered and d. Iected to procure a suitable framed portrait of Robert Cleveland Usher and cause the same to be hung in the town clerks office, there to remain for all time.
 Signed
 William J. Johnson. Charles H,
 Calcr. Frederick Spencer, Mer-
 lit o. Ryder, Harry A. Castle. V To Borrow Money.
 The voters authorized Selectman Johnson to borrow the sum of $1o,- 400 which will pay for the widening of the corner at Whiting street and Central Square.
 This money wil lbe paid back in two payments; namely in May of 1922 and May of 1924. The resolution regard ing the borrowing of money was read by Chairman A. H. Condell and sec onded by Edwin H. Hills
 Frederick Bulen seconded the res olution authorizing the selectmen to sell the Ensign property, which had been taken by the town in default of taxes The sales of the land will be made within a short time as it is un- derstood that the developers of the Cooke tract, near the Ensign property, are considering the purchase of some of 1t. Private sales will dispose of the property.
 The selectmen were also authorized to make the necessary arrangements with the owners of the Whiting street property in regards to a definite time to remove the sections of the build ings to be torn down. John E. Lamb seconded the motion that period of not more than six months be allowed them for this worb.
 Chautauqua Program.
 The PlainviIle Camp Grounds will be the scene of great activity follow ing the end of the Methodist meetings on Monday July 31 as tla Cormect, cut Chautauqua will commence in1lae- diately after the grounds have beer vacated.
 r1n fn lot k1,~ meetings now in progress, the first session of the chautauqua will be gin at 7:3O o'clock Monday night, at which a radio concert will be the feature. Moving pictures will also be shown.
 Professor H. D. Hemenway, instruc- tive lecturer, will speak at various dates, and he will be assisted by Wal lace w Atwood, explorer, who will tell | of his trips to Alaska. That lecture. which will be illustrated, will be held on Tuesday evening at 7;45 o'clock.
 Other speakers at the chautauaua will be Dr. F. A. Dent, Truman T. spencer, Shakespearean dramatist; Dunworth Walker, New York wizard of magic; Miss Lucy V. seidler, vo- calist; Ernest, Carpenter. patriotic speaker.
 Officers of Chautauqua.
 The officers of the Connections l Chautauqua, who are making every effort to make this session a success ful one, are as follows: President. H. Ful one, are as follows: President II Howard Crockett, Hart ord, Conn.,; secretary and cooking director. Miss F. A. Crockett, Bristol. Conn; treasurer, Mrs. Jane E. Rob nson, New Haven, and auditor, A. F. Hartford.
 Camp Ground News.
 Today at the Plainville Camp Grounds, the annual meeting of the improvement Association is being leld at which time plans for changes n the grounds, will be recommended. Officers for the ensuing year will be 'lected following the evening services onight. There will be an Epworth league ervice at 6:3o o'clock tonight and at 80 o'clock, Miss May B. Lord will omplete her work on the camp rounds for this year. This will be Ter last service tonight as she will cave, Rev A. B. Taylor of New Britain, will also preach tonight.
 Masons Outing. Frederick lodge, A. F. and M., are cling many tickets for the first an- ual outing of the Fifth Masonic dis -ict which will be held at Lake Com ounce this Saturday. A large num- ' CT of local members anticipate in aking the trip and to enjoy the sheep arbecue which will be served at clock. Joseph N. McKernan has ompleted list Of sports. Tickets for he outing may be obtained from Mr. fckernan or at the Hutton Clothing tore in case the members have none .ft.
 Plainyille Briefs. Pythan Sisters held meeting last ight to report on the recent festival complete report could not be made s all returns were not handed in. It believed, however, that a fair sum as realized.
 The dancing, at the Knights of lawn festival held at the iust nielt was enjoyed y many couple. The affair was pro- ounced complete success and the ompany members wish to thank the aople for their patronage
 Dancing at Community Theater, Monday night, July 31st.. o'clock, daylight saving -Advt.