New Britain herald., 1923-04-26

surprise and were literally deluged with a variety of beautiful and use- full gifts. A social was enjoyed after the presentations and buffet lunch was served.
 TO Confer Degree.
 The degree team Of Seauassen lodge. I. O. o. F., will confer the first degree on a large class of candidates at the regular lodge meeting this eye- ming in l. O, o. F. hall. This Is the first of series of degrees which will be worked on the candidates each week and large number of mem- bcrs from surrounding towns will be present. After the business meeting a social and entertainment will be enjoyed and refreshments will be served.
 Breaks Wrist on Car. Harry Swanson suffered a painful injury yesterday when he broke hi, wrist as he was cranking his Ford car on Pennington avenue. He was given medical aid and taken Co his home but it will be long time be- fore he will be able to resume his duties at the Standard Steel & Bear ing Go.
 Wc-uns Meeting.
 The next meeting Of the We-uns club will be held Monday. April 30. at the home of Miss Elsie Dunbar on Whiting street, At this time, full report from the canvassers for the drive to complete the fund for the purchase of an automobile for the visiting nurses must be in, Up 10 the present time, the members of the club have met with splendid CO., operation on the part of the towns people and it appears as if the drive will meet with success. Saturday aft ernoon, booths will be placed in prominent places near the center Of the town.
 P. o. Clerks Give Service.
 The clerks at the local post office have volunteered their services to- Postmaster James F. Usher to carry the parcel post packages to their des- tinations. This move on the part of the employees of the post office will assure those who receive packages of deliveries of three days per week as has heretofore been the custom. As far as is known. this is the first post office in the state which has had the | clerks come forward without any urging to keep up the high standard | of efficiency which has always dis tinguished the local department. Lo- cal manufacturers stated this morning that Postmaster James F. Usher was to be congratulated on having such a willing force working for him.
 Opens New Restaurant.
 c. and F. Fucini, brothers. will open a new restaurant on Whiting street opposite the post office on Sat urday. The proprietors have been residents of Plainville for the past four years and have wide circle of friends. The new establishment will give both American and Italian serv- ice to it's patrons.
 K. of r. Notes.
 Pythian lodge, K. of F., will confer the third degree on a large class of candidates at the regular meeting of the lodge tomorrow night. The work will be in charge of the third degree team which has been rehearsing faithfully for the past two weeks Lunch and social will follow the business session.
 At the Community.
 The regular weekly dance will be held at the Community theater to- morrow evening and the crowds ,ioh 1a l few weeks are sure to be almost doubled tomorrow night. Last week one of the largest crowds of the sea- son attended and expressed them selves as wholly pleased with the af- fair. Music will be furnished as usual by the Community orchestra which is fast gaining a name for it. self as snappy combination. The lance will be under the direct super- vision of Andrew Hogan.
 Plainville Briefs.
 w. l.. Cook is confined to his home on East Main street with a severe attack of sore throat
 Mrs N. Feldt of the Model Shop s confined ot her home in Bristol with an attack of the grip.
 The Junior Loyal Workers of the ( Advent Christian church will meet to- ( morrow afternoon at 3:45 o'clock. 7 4 membership campaign has been !, started and prizes will be awarded to z he winning teams { Plainville people can buy their good eeds and tools and fencing. hard , vare. etc, of Herbert r.. Mills. 3s6 Main street, New Britain. and have f hem delivered once a week.--advt. i China closet, wheelbarrow; other ( articles Call 137 West r fain street.--advt , Philippine hand embroidered night { towns. ss9s and s45o; new line h Royal Society embroidery packages, !, Model Shop, Whiting St.--advt. Onion Sets have arrived Piainville , Eng. X Sup. Co. Whiting St.--advt. ( To Rent--Two furnished front { ooms for two or more gentlemen. q and Wninger Neri block. | NIA