New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
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The meeting last evening was one of the largest held in some time. Three candidates were initiated into l the lodge and five applications for membership were received. This makes grand total of e37 for the year,
 On January l, 1923, there were I i66 men in the court. The increase in membership during tho year has been great and the Berlin court is now ono of the largest and most &C., tive in tho state for the size of the town
 se,cniy-se,en Applications
 During the year 77 applications for memboesbis were received. Consider able has been expended for sick bene- fits, doctor and Insurance, tho amount being aISSafHat For social purposes s77.6s has been expended.
 The sogerhead expense. consisting of perNsapiia tax, coal. officers sal srics, s'>tationery and such, was s34a.54. During the year various improvements costing si.242 have been made on the hall. These i'm provements include water in the hall, the shngling of tho roof, tho fixing of doors to comply with tho state law and the installation Of sanitary equipment.
 Most Of the officers arc elected for terms Of six months. The trustees, financial secretary. treasurer and court physician are installed for one year.
 Home Coming Night
 lt has been decided that the Home Coming night of Court Mattabessett will be held on the evening of Janu- ary 11 The officers are especially anxious 10 have old members turn out and have issued an invitation to every member in the court.
 A large initiation. probably the largest ever held in the court, will take place at this time. when 50 can- didates will be taken in. An out of town degree team will put on the work.
 Plans are in progress for the dance 10 be held New Years eve. At the next meeting Of the court reports of ali officers for the year will be held.
 II was stated this morning by one of thc officers that the court has never before experienced tho pros- pPrity which it is having at this time. He spoke in glowing terms Of Mir. Goodrich and the excellent work he has done in building up the lodge and keeping il active.
 Legion Set,ks Tamilics
 Bolton kasica Post Of the American Legion is now seeking needy families, accorhing to the commander. PasquaIe Giannctta. Mir. Giannotta stated that b" has Interviewed First Selectman George F. Garter and thai the latter will make out list of needy families which would appreciate anything the Legion might do 10 make their Christmas happy
 Tire District Question
 East Berlin will decide whether or not she wants a fire district at a meeting which will be held at Ath- 1 ietic hall this evening. The senti- | ment in that section Of the town | seems 10 be strongly in favor of es- | district there, which will | take care of the street lighting in | the town. People seem to be against | taking any other steps for the pres tnt. such as water conveniences and | paving.
 Nems of Interest
 T'hc Bcriin Hoy Scouts silI meet i this evening with Rev. Samuel <. i f-islsc
 The college people are beginning 10 I arTsve ih town for the Christmas hoii- lays.
 The post onices in town are now being dnlUged with Christmas pack ages from both incoming and outgo- ing tnsiiss Store in town are also \ doing rushing business
 Many Berlin people are planning to attend the exercises st fhe municipaI tree in New Britain. which begin tomorrow evening and continue Tor one week.
 Special programs arc being planned In oIi churches Of Berlin on Christ mas day.
 FRehearssls for the Christmas | ra reant which uin Be held Sunday .vering at Inc Berlin ConTv gstionaI .hurch. arc being held regularly and | is expected that a finished produc- iou will a,e witnessed By the large