New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
niversary of the society's existance.

Mir. Hicks congratulated the society on it's good record and called to mind two things given by the organization to state officers. The first was a gavel, which was given to the state union in 1889. This has been in con- stant use since that time as the of- ficial gavel of the president. The sec ond was the Christian Endeavor pin, worn for rlnny years by the late H. H. Spooner, president of the state union for many years The pin was given to MT. Hicks some time ago and he wears it constantly.
 A. w. Cpson of New Britain also gave an address, in which. he con graduated the society and urged it to keep up the good work it has been doing. Mir. Upson was the first presi- dent of the society.
 A brief history was gwen by the secretary, Elaine Wright. The first membership was 16 and few years later this was increased to 30. The membership numbers about 30 at the present time.
 In the course of the exercises MT. and Mrs. w. c. Hart san duet. The president, Ruth Graham, was in charge. Practically every member of the society was present. Several non- members were also present.
 Company Receives Coal
 The American Paper Goods Co.,, of | Kensington recently received three cars of Welsh anthracite coal. The | kensington dealer, George Baldwin, | has none on hand and has had none for the past month. With the decis- ion of the railroad to rush coal | through MT. Baldwin expects to re- ,eive some early shipments
 The supply of hard coai among the is diminishing rapidly md those who are unable to secure from New Britain have been forced 0 burn soft coal and wood. A num- 'er of residents have crossed their louses, except for two or three rooms.
 The Welsh coal is said by many to lave some of the qualities of Ameri- an anthracite. although many con- lemn it because they say it creates % much gas.
 Truck Hits Trolley
 A truck bound north on the Berlin { turnpike collided with trolley car 'st evening, causing considerable ameg to the car. The truck was not amazed. The front windows of the ar were smashed and the front bent l. The narrowness of the road is aid to be responsible for the acci- ent.
 To Play Basketball The Worthington Athletic club vii, | feet the Y. M. c. A. juniors of New ritain at basketball in the Town hall 1, lis evening. The lineup for the Der. n team has not been completed, but |, |, I'll include such stars as Goodrich. lckett. Brunelle, Boardman and . ould. l It IS expected that a large number l. ians Will be present to witness the ame. Tickets for the game have : cen issued. The tickets are good for ny game of the season,
 To Give Dance
 The Foremens club of the Ameri- m Paper Goods Co.,, is planning an- fher whist and dance to take place Lloyd hall February 9. Music will furnished by McKeon's orchestera 1d dancing will be enjoyed from ntll 12 o'clock. Prizes will be award the whist winners.
 Give Program
 The Sunday school of the eKnsing- n Congregational church held mis- onary exercises during the session 'sterday morning. The subpect was e use the Home Missionary socie- IS are making of automobiles in all lrts of the country. The program as specially suited to young people Id various parts were taken by mem- ITS of the classes.
 Relief Board Meeting. Ri The first session of the board of in lief will be held in the assessors W flee, town hall, Thursday afternoon flu pm until o'clock. The purpose gl the board meetings is to hear com if aints Of taxpayers regarding the te ings Of the assessors. Other ses- te ms will be held February s, 5 and or
 The members of the board are ec illiam H. Webster. Willard l. filling SD q William c. Shepard.