New Britain herald., 1923-12-26
HOST OFFICE RUSH OF MAIL DELIVERED Efficient Handling Of Record De-
 liVeries Is Highly Praised OBSERVE 9TH ANNIVERSARY
Quiet Christmas Here - Court TriaF Toni.ht--Icgion 10 Celebrate Sue ccssful Year-Pythian Sisters hi tiation-PIain,ilIe Briefs.

Praise was heard today for the ef- ficient work of the Plajnville post office force in handling the last min ute rush of Christmas mail. All packages received in the office up to room yesterday were delivered to the consignees and when the employees quit work al noon, the post office had been entirely cleared Of all mail sent here and despatched to other points about the state.
 The PiainNille post office broke all records for business during the past week. The amount of mail and the number of packages were the largest ever handled in the history of the office.
 Remarks heard this morning. show ed that tho public appreciated the worN accomplished by the post office employees.
 Observe Wedding Ami, crsary \ Mir. and Mrs. Burt Norton of Is Linden street observed the eighth an- niyersary of their wedding at their home Monday, A large number of friends from Hartford and other places gathered at the home in the evening and a pleasing program Of musical and vocal selections were pres sented.s Mir. and Mrs. Norton were the recipients of largr number of gifts from those present. A buffet lunch was served.
 Quiet Christmas
 Christmas in Plainvllc was gen crally quietly observed. On Monday evening. parties Of young folks trav- ersed the town singing Christmas carols and on Christmas day serv- ices Were held in the churches and parties were held in the homes. Bnsi- ness WAS entirely suspended, The po- lice experienced a quiet Christmas | Eve and Christmas Day, no arrests being reported this morning. ENi- dences that stuff Of more eonsiyial | potency than just Christmas greetings was manifest about the center last evening when many appeared on the streets apparently under tho weather"
 Court Trial Tonight
 The postponed trial of J. F, Murray of Hartford, arrested on the charges of reckless driving and driving under the influence Of intoxicating liquor, will be held in the town court at : o'clock this evening. At the first hearing. continuation was granted at the request of Attorney Charles r. Conlon who will appear for the de- fendant,
 Legion Banquet
 Brock. Barnes post American Lc- zion. will hold banquet in the post roms on Whiting street Saturday cVc- ming to celebrate the closing of onc of the most successful years in the his, ory oi the post. The members will he treated to chicken pic supper | and program of speeches and cn- 1 tertainment will be presented. If is | expected that the state commander 1 will be present as will many other | state officers to whom invitations | have been extended.
 Lodge Initiation
 p,thian Temple. No. go. Plthian sisters. will meet this evening in Odd Fellows hall and largo class Of can didatcs will bn indnctcd into the mysteries or the order rians have been laid io make the event a memor- allc onn for the candidates. Follow ing the meeting q social hour Will he enjoyed at which a grab bag will be pa sscd around. Each member is re. questcd 10 bring ? small article to put in the bag so that thc@gair may be success
 Home for Holidays Miss Helen Logan. En oNerseer at | he Standard Steel S lsea ring Co. is [ visiting relatives and friends at her { home in Philadelphia. Pa. oter inc holidays.
 Odd EeIIuws Election Tomorrow night will be the big night for Scquasscn lodge, 1. O. e. r.. , when officers for the coming term vill he elected. Nominations of can ( iidatcs took place last week at inc f meeting and numerous contests for : hc various chairs have arisen. The meeting. it is expected. will be one Of h. most largely attended in several ears. Ptthian lodge k. of F.. will elect . .niccrs on inc following night. nom ' nations Of candidates having been q ,cid also last week. a
 Fatdoric~ Resume Moik Plaintillc factories resumed work C his morning after a onc-dav shut Town. Businfas has been brisk and officials believe that the year 1924 ,ill bc prosperous ore. Indications . ,oint to P busy winter for all liues nd bccaIfsc of thc rush of orders ,nly one day could hc allowed the r mpioyes for Christmas. sc The Piaiutiilc merchants. spoalsinE s F tstrfs.t r,as ef7cf,tfns sfoged sbis .-