New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

brother tourneyed and drove the cat- tie to Plainville.
 Her grandfather kept harness shop where the Stanley family now lives on West Main street and. shortly after coming here, her parents erect cd the home, in which she now lives, The advent of the railroad was her. aided as great event and when troll leys came, the people thought the acme of the century had been reached, But since then, she has seen the automobile and airplane come into existence, and was one Of tho ose most enthused over the vel come home celebration to the return
 ing service men, at which govern ment plane did all kinds of stunts over the town,
 Always active. Miss Lewis is today strong and healthy; does her own work; can be seen about town shop ping, and always is at home to her friends at her home on West Main street She has several pets which are devoted to her and the special pet, pure black cat, did stunts to attract attention last night. One cat was clever and used to turn on the gas light by jumping on the table and pulling on the dangling chain Although she stopped as organist, over two years ago, Miss Lewis is still a constant attendant at church, and greets Mrs. Castle, mother Of Harry Castle, when at services. These two are the remaining members of the early church.
 Miss Harriet Hird, daughter of Charles Hird. and granddaughter of John Hird, former choir director, is now in charge of the organ at the church.
 Iiy. J. G. Ward Recovering
 Rev. J. G. Ward, pastor of the Baptist church on East Main street, was reported as resting comfortably at the Hartford hospital, where he was operated upon yesterday morn ing. The local clergyman was ailing for some time and was advised by doctors that his sickness was serious. Because of his age, his many parish toners were fearful of the operation, and will be relieved to learn that he is expected to recover rapidly. His place will be filled in the pulpit tomorrow by a Hartford Bap- tist minister.
 Large Attendance At Picnic
 The outing and picnic, held by members of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy at Silver Grove, this after noon was largely attended and sev- eral hundred partook of the dinner served by women of the parish shortly after noon. During the afternoon a program of sports was enjoyed which included races and games of various kinds. The committee in charge con sisted Of Peter Duffy, chairman, Fran cis Foran, John Renehan, William Gallagher, Harold Cutting. William Cunningham and James Foran. The outing was given under the name of the Catholic Boys club, which was or ganized during the past winter.
 Baseball Games Scheduled
 The Union A. C. of this town play ed the fast St. Mary's team of New Britain at Aliens field this afternoon The New Britain boys played three games with the Lady of Mercy team, and won two. The latter team de feated the Union A. c. early in the season and the game this afternoon vas expected to decide whether or not the two local teams will meet again.
 The Tigers will face the Dublins of New Britain tomorrow afternoon Tt Rockwell field, the Lady of Mercy team having no game scheduled in town.
 The Aces have a stiff opponent to- morrow when they cross bats with the Colored Giants of Hartford. The out Of town boys have a big rep, and are coming here to pay up for defeats in past seasons al the hands of the old | Plainville team. The Hartford line- up is as follows: Banton, centerfeld: | z, knighton, right field; Coleman. first base; Willis, second base; J. knishton, left field; Jackson, short stop; Darkins catch; Weaver third base and Glover or Howard, pitch. l The Aces will lineup as follows: Grif m, second base; Elliot, left field: | Nlarlno, center field; Goeb, short stop Haynes. third base; Winninger first base; Shidel, right field; Wadsworth, catch, and Cunningham or kalish, pitch.
 Church Notices.
 Advent-Morning service at 1o;45. ermon on Jesus Is Coming: Sun lay school at noon; Loyal Workers t o'clock; evening service at clock, topic "A Battle Cry" Prayer meeting on Thursday at 7:45 p. m.
 Episcopal-Fifth Sunday after Trin- ty, Holy Communion at s o'clock: morning service and sermon at II clock; evensong and sermon at clock. This will be the archdeacon's ficial visit and Mir. Mathison will reach ana hold conference in the arish house after the services.
 Congreg regational-The pulpit will be coupled by Rev. Sherrod Soule of hartford, member of the state mis- onary society. Baptist-A Hartford minister will ccupy the pulpit in the absence of le pastor Rev. J. c. Ward.
 Colored People Meet.
 William Pickens of New York. an oquent speaker and known in many arts of the country. will speak in the M. E. Zion church tomorrow after oon at 3 o'clock. The meeting had cen arranged by the New Britain branch of the National as- tjon for tbe od1o5,,o,,o of ,La