New Britain herald., 1923-11-09
PLANS ANNOUNCED
 |. FOR ARMISTICE DAY BrOCk-BarneS Post to Hold Ob-
 SerVance Sunday and Monday INFANT SON BREAKS ARM
Surprise Party For Mrs. John H. MtchcIl-to Leave For Florida Auxiliary Entertains Visitors.

Auxiliary Entertains Visitors. 1 announcement has been made by the committee of Brock Barnes post. | No. B. American Legion, of the pro- gram for the observance Of Armisticc l Day. On Sunday, services will be l held in all the churches and on Mon 1 day. a street parade will be held with the Continuation Of the observance in the evening in the presentation Of Under The Sea" at the Ora lge hall. The committee has been practically assured that all the factories in the town will close Monday at noon to allow employees to take part in the | observance. and it is hoped that the schools will also be ordered closed l for half day.
 The members of Brock Barnes post will meet at the post rooms on Sun ! day at 10 o'clock to attend special services at the Plainyille Congrega- \ tional church. The other churches Of the town will hold patriotic services with the singing of the national an- them. "The Star spangled Banner"
 An. effort will also be made to \ have the factory whistles and tho bells of both the churches and schools sounded at ii o'clock Sunday morn ing.
 On Monday, the parade will form at o'clock in the afternoon and will march through the principal streets. Members of the post and all eA-serv- ice men in the town are invited to | participate. The dress for the day will be uniforms, if possible.
 On Sunday, the men who are 10 at tend the service at the local church will appear in civilian clothes, Resi- dents arc asked to display their flags on both Sunday and Monday, Fl Infant Breaks Arm
 Kelsey Iindstrom, two- year-old son os Mir. and Mrs. Edward l.indstrom Of Canal street, suffered fractured arm yesterday when he sustained q fall. Medical attention was given to the child and an N-ray will be taken of the arm to determine the extent of the injury,
 Surprise Party Held
 X number Of friends of Mrs John II. Mitchcll Of East street gathered at her home yesterday afternoon in a surprise party in honor of the hostess. Musical numbers and readings were rendered. Although taken completely by surprise. Mrs. Mitchell proved q capable hostess in an emergency and 2 when lunch time came the table was ppttiIy decorated with pink and white colors. A bountiful lunch was served.
 Leaving for Florida.
 Mir. and Mrs, James Eaton, accom- panied by Mir. and Mrs. Howard I.al'icld and John Matthews will leave for Miami, Florida, to spend tho winter months on Monday.
 "House Beautiful" a Snrrs~s
 The "House Beautiful." which is being conducted by the women's Federation Of tho Congregational church. proved to he an immense success on the first day. yesterday. A large number of local people attended and were surprised to sec the clabor- ate setting prepared by the commit tees in charge The affair is being held in the Congregational church parlors and a complete set of l2 rooms has been set up with proper fittings and articles. There is a reception room. living room. sun parlor. library with mans corner. playroom grab, bedroom. bathroom, sewing room, nursery. dining room. kitchen and pantry and the display is one Of the best ever seen here.
 An innovation was started this year in that number of furniture houses have furnished furniture for tbc rooms and these articles are for snle. the church being given d com mission ou each. The display will be cpcn today again from 2 o'clock this afternoon until 10 o'clock tonight and then 1t will come to a close. The committee expects that tho proceeds will amount 10 the largest sum ever received at an affair of this kind. Auxiliary Intertains.
 The Ladies Auxiliary 10 Brock Flames post. American Legion, enter tsired a large group oi the members of the West Hartford auxiliary ia the : most rooms In Waiting street last evening. The entertainment was a success from beginning to end. and the West Hartford members have eN- rrrsscd tho wish that the local wom- en visit them in their town soon. \ musical program was rendered and each number was received with great apnlausn. Refreshments were served.
 Tour Round tho World.
 In order 10 meet the large demand for tickets to the lecture 10 he given by Rev. Mr Kenyon of New Haven net Thursday evening. it has been decided to hold 1t in Grange hall in- stead Of in the parish house. A- though it has been previously an- nonnccd that the number Of tickets