New Britain herald., 1922-03-14
CEMETERY ASSN. TO ENLARGE GROUNDS Will Buy Land Adjoining West
 Burial Lot LEGION DRIVE WEARS END

Move Next Wcck-Spccial Mems Service at Episcopal Church To- night-Othcrs Items.
 The Painvile Cemetery associa- tion. at its meeting last c>cning, dis cussed the possibility Of purchasing property adjoining West Cemetery. The present burial ground Is consider ed too small and the need of cnlarging 1t has been seen by the association for some time past A tract Of land which is considered by the cemetery officials is owned by Colonel G. Arthur Hadsel. It covers about 10 acres. The land itself is considered practi- cally valueless as far as building Is concerned. It being barren stretch of property in that particular section of the town. and would serve well for the purpose in mind.
 Colonel Hadsell has been approach d on the project by Selectman Will fam J. Johnson and so far has con sented to the sale of the land. The question of it's price is being consider cd but the deal may go through be- fore the year has expired.
 Officers Elected
 Following the business meeting. officers for the ensuing year were elected A. H. Condell was reelected president. which office he has held since the association started about 10 years ago. It was incorporated in 1918. Edward Baker was named vice president: and Town Clerk Robert C. 'sher appointed secretary and trea- ;urer. The follow committee was also ,ame1 Harry A. Castle. Edwin H. fills, Senator John H. Trumhull, Mer- t o. Ryder and selectman w. j. ohnson.
 The reports of the secretary and 'easurer showed that the association tas not in the best of financial con- tions. Last year was bad one as he price of labor waS high and sev- ral Improvements were made on the ,urial grounds. The expenses left but tile in the treasury.
 Legion Drive Continues The drive for members of Brock ,arnes post, American Legion. is still n and reports show that the soliciting committees are meeting with success. { is expected that at the regular neetng next Monday evening, fully dozen or more will have been added , the enrolment list smoker will held by the post Monday evening which all eN-service men are well ome.
 Every thing to encourage the en- ollment of the eX-soldiers and sailors being done by the post officials and the new plan of easy payments of ini- iation and quarterly dues. offers them in opportunity to enter the organiza- ion without difficulty. Plans will ,oon be brought forward for a celc- bration on Memorial Day when the graves of the local heroes will be decorated with new markers to be nrchased. One of the largest turn
 ts of ex-service men will probably . seen as the result of the present lrive.
 Episcopal Church Notes
 There will be a special service for nen only al the Episcopal church of Our Saviour at 7:45 o'clock this eve ming. Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe of New Britain, and Rev. C. F. Roberts Of Pennington, will conduct the service. There will be special music by the nale quartette of New Britain. Rev. ieorge Hilton, pastor of the church. will speak H. B. Moore will preside t the organ. Following the service, adjournment will be made to the parish house for meeting at which Colonel Catlin and II. B. Moore will ipeak. The services are open to the men of the toWp.
 Rev. Tyler Sells Home
 Rev. Geore F. Tyler, pastor of the Advent Christian church, has sold his home on Maple street to Robert skelly. Mir. skelly is an official at the w. J. Cahill company
 Rev Mr. Tylei will probab bly, leave the latter of next week for Portland Me, where he has pastorate. He will Icommence moving his home furniture as soon as possible.
 rythian Sisters Sale
 Pythian Sisters will hold food sale on Saturday, March 25, at o'clock in the afternoon. It will be con- IuCteu al the vacant store on west Main street across from the railroad tracks at Central Square.
 Auxiliary News
 The American Legion Auxiliary has been extended an invitation by the Ladies auxiliary to the Seicheprey Post of Bristol, to attend a meeting and entertainment this evening in that city. The local order will attend and leave Plainville center in a body on the 1925 o'clock car for that place. Special notices have been mailed to