New Britain herald., 1923-11-27


 C. J. Morse, rural carrier, visited tn i new section last Saturday and in formed the residents along the rout of the conditions and necessities fo the installation of the service an, everywhere he met with cordia greeting and warm enthusiasm. Thi will extend the post office service il Plainville more so that at any tim' in the history Of the office here anc speaks well for the general manage nent of the office under the super vision of the postmaster, James F. Usher. The volume Of business donf at the local office is far in excess of many offices in towns of the sam' size and the ready granting of thu new service at the request of the resi- dents of the street, shows that head quarters is aware of the value of tht local offices business.
 To Appear at Community.
 Andrew J. Hogan and R. W. Moore managers Of the weekly dances at th' will offer a special attraction at th' theater this week in the appearance of Miss Ruth Brewster, the "Bostol Colored Jazz Coincidence" Thi. will be diversion from the regulal line which up to the present has beer dancing. Miss Brewster has appeared at great number Of dances in Hart, ford and New Haven.
 Williams Awarded Prize.
 s. W. Williams of New Britain av. enue Was awarded the Winchester 9: calibre rife Model 1906 offered by tht Plainville Engineering X Supply Co for the hunter bringing in the best bag of game. The award was made today following the exhibition Of Mir Williams bag of game in the con- cern's window Saturday. The judges of tine contest stated that in their opinion, the catch was the best ever seen in Plainville and according to- the rating for the points in the contest Mir. Williams had a total of 27iR. His catch was two pheasants, three par. tridges three rabbits and one grey squirrel.
 Red Gross Returns
 With two days to go, the Red Cross drive for emborships in Plainyillc has reached n total Of slightly over SioO. Chairman John r.. lamb Of tho local committee stated that the total so far wes S100.SO. This is less than last year when tho fund at the end of the drive had reached over S200. Six Of the Boy Scouts who were soliciting for the drive have already reported while several contributions have been received through various stations set about tho town. An ef- fort will be made by the committee 10 have the drive end up with a bang and for this purpose, those canvassing who have not yet finished arc asked to report within the next day or the following one.
 MT. Lamb stated also that a meet ing will be called within a short time for the annual election Of officers of the Red Cross in plainvilc. The election was to have been held within the past week but owing to the pres sure Of affairs, the members of the committee and other concerned were unable to attend meeting. A defn- ite date will be announced by Mir. Lamb within the near future. No information has been forthcoming as to who will be select ed 10 oIficiatc on the committee this year.
 Episcopal Notes
 tuesday; x D. mo Knights or Washington; Thursday, Thanksgiving service at 10 a. m; Friday. St. An drew's Day, holy communion at 10 a. m. and choir rehearsal at D. m
 The Busy Bee Sewing circle meet st ihe home of Miss Mary Hubbell at o'clock this evening