New Britain herald., 1923-12-10

at his home early Friday morning was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from his home at 30 Forest vile avenue. The ritual Of the Man. ross post, G. 4. R.. was conducted ! over his body at the home by three of the surviving members Of the post. ! The scene there as his comrades read 1 the touching words of departure was l one that will be long remembered by those who witnessed it.
 The three veterans, standing amidst the gathering of barred and bowed heads, in voices shaking with the emotion that consumed them, touched the hearts of the entire funeral as- semby and as the last words were spoken. a stiffness roigned oTer the house that was eerie in its quietness. lnterment was in the Forestvile l cemetery where the ritual of Sequas- sen lodge. l. o. o. F.. was carried out.
 Episcopal Church Notes.
 Monday, Second regiment. Knights of Washington, supper and meeting in Waterbury. Wednesday. meeting of the Knights of Washington at 8 p. m. Thursday. Woman's Auxiliary at 2:3o p. m.; vestry meeting at 7:30 D. m. Friday. choir rehearsal at 8 D. m.
 Christmas Clubs start.
 The Plainvile Trust Co. will start q 1924 Christmas club this week and all those wishing to join may do so by application at the bank. There are four classes of savings which may be used, starting with B weekly pay ments as the largest sum and 50 cents weekly as the lowest. The money will be taken in every week and will be sent to the depositor in a lump sum just before Christmas next year. Those who have had tho grand and glorious feeling" of receiving check during the past week. know that the fruits of their sayings has well re- paid them.
 Christmas seal Sale
 The committee in charge Of the sale of the Christmas tuberculosis seals are mailing today. the seals to various parties throughout the town with a letter explaining the work accom- plished with the money received for them an an appeal for quick re- turn of either tho money or the stamps. H, <. Washburn is chair man of the committee and in a recent statement, he said that PlainvnIc would realize at least $500 from the sale this year. Anyone wishing 10 learn particulars concerning tho tu- berculosis work being carried on in Plainville, may do so by inauiring from the committee. It is more than is realized and is growing bigger each year. The specific cases are not published because Of the embarrass- ment to the parties concerned. but an account Of the care Of the sick here would would surely give a great impetus to the sale There are only two places in Plainvile where the seals may be bought publicly and and Ryder's store. The committee expects to be able to report on the progress of the sale this week. The school children did noble work with them last week and letters and pack ages going through the post office show that large number Of the seals are being used this year.
 Piainvi,lc Briefs
 The pupils of Mrs. Adella Y. II. Norton enjoyed musical hour al tho studio at i4l West Main street Satur- day afternoon from to o'clock. Various selections were rendered and short talk was given by the teacher. The next meeting will be held oB January lg.
 The Busy Bee Sewing circle will meet at the home Of Miss Margaret Foran on Whiting street, Tuesday evening.
 Garage for rent. Apply al Hough rcet.-adlt.
 Lost Bone broach on Elm Court or vicinity. Reward if returned 10 Mrs, John Nelson, 53 East street. advt.
 We have another lot of stove wood for sale. $500 load. The John Cooke Co, Plainville.-adtt.
 For Rent or For Sale - farm twenty-three acres with well equipped 1 house and ontbuildings Located on shuttle Meadow road teelve minutes walk from trolley. Suitable for mod | ern dairy farm. Inquire l.yder's store | Plainville. Conn.-sdNt.
 Lost st--~Thursday night tortoise shcll 1 glasses in brown leather case betNccn Piainvillc factory and tlain,ille end l Of Bristol car line. Return to Ryders 1. store. .--adNt.
 CARD or THsNkS
 We wish to express our most sine ! cere thanks to tho ncighbors and ] friends for their many acts Of kind- { ness during th" illness and death of i our beloved father. Ralph Roberts. l We wish to thank. especially. sequas- ' sen lodge. No. t4. l. Q. Q. F.. Nathan Hale council. No. fS. e. |. \. M.. New l ton <. Manross post.No. 57. C. \. F. i, and all donors of tho beautiful floral 1 tributes.
 Susie J. i.aborie. Anna C. Baldwin. Mary C. Roberts.
 PLEADS NOT GUILTY
 Providence. Dec. 1o-iarry Abrams Eho Ras arrested in New Havs n last