New Britain herald., 1923-01-27

Two groups of boys were formed at the athletic meeting held in the town hall last evening, \ large num- Der Of boys and men were present and much enthusiasm was shown in the remarks and explanations of J, V. l.amberton of Hartford. secretary Of the Hartford County Y, M. [. A. A senior group, consisting Of nine boys, was formed and q junior group Of eight boys was organized. Many more hoys signified their intentions of joining the groups hut notified the committee that they would be unable to attend the meeting last evening.
 onicers Elected.
 Walter Woods was elected presi lent of the sen.or group Of boys. He will act as leader until a leader Is chosen. The others who were elected 10 hold office were Sidney Martin, vice.presi- dent; Roilin Hale. sercetary; Howard Stevens. treasurer. and Louis Pike. re- porter.
 A. C. cheetham was elected head of tho junior group. He will conduct the various events. The other offi- cers elected were: President. Loyal smith; vice president. Howard Cheet- ham: secretary. Raymond Morrell; treasurer. John Peplow. and reporter Trayen Getchel.
 Enter Contest.
 It was decided to enter the contest which is being run under the auspices of the Hartford County |. Nj. c. A. and 10 run off the standing broad jump next Tuesday night. The boys of both groups will con- test in this event and their marks will be recorded and registered with the officials of the "Y" in Hartford. At the close of the winter season, the group turning in the best record for the winter will be presented with a la rgc silver loving cup. Another event will be run off in two weeks.
 The officers of both groups have been supplied with application blanks and any boys who wish to join may do so. The senior group is open to youths between the ages of 16 and 21 and the junior group is open to those eetween the ages of II and 15.
 Epworth Five Loses
 The Epworth league basketball auintet of this town lost closely fought contest to the New Britain Ep- worth league five in the New Britain High school gymnasium last evening by the score of g to [. The game was nip and tuck throughout and for time, it looked as if the local team would have the better of it. A lucky l.. ri itot tn rra hnW- ever, just before the final whistle blew spelled defeat for the Plainvllle team. The team work of the local F,pworth five was much better last evening and much improvement was seen in the passing.
 Lose Close Game
 The Sons of Italy five was also nosed out in New Britain by the Red wing quintet in the New Britain Boys club by the score of 17 to 16. The teams were evenly matched and the outcome could not be forecast at any stage of the game. The local boys were in fine form and made the New Britain team hustle
 Play in Southington.
 The Sons of Italy five will met the Southington Sons of Italy team in the Southington town hall this evening. Followers of the local team are look ing forward to win.
 Marriage Announced.
 Announcement has been made of the marriage of Henry c. Russell Of Irnionvi,le avenue to Miss Agnes P. Anderson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. E, A. Anderson of the Scott swamp distric; The ceremony was per formed in the Methodist parsonage in Rockville.
 Church Notices.
 Baptist Church-Sunday, January as. 10:45 q. m.. the pastor will speak on Waiting Patiently: Sunday school following the morning service; ?. m. Young Peoples service; | D. n1., The Importance of Christ" will be the pastors theme. Thursday evening at 7:45 o'clock, prayer meeting will be held.
 Advent Christian-4M orning service at 10:45 a. m., sermon subject "Christ's Message to Our Times :; Sunday school at 12 noon; Loyal Workers at D. m.; baptismal service at D. m, sermon, "The Meaning of Baptism" followed by baptism of a candidate. Next Tuesday evening, at 7:45 o'clock, Evangelist T. F. Glen dcnning of Burr Oak, Iowa, will be- gin his campaign at the church. The campaign will last until Feb. II. emitting Saturday night services
 Episcopal church-Sunday, January 2S, 1923, s a. nl., Holy Communion; 10 a. m, Church school; II a. r., Morning prayer: D. m. erensong. All services tomorrow will be held in the upper room of the parish house.