New Britain herald., 1924-12-29

good skating, The cold weather Of the last few days has made the ponds into solid rinksS and larger crowds than ever arc enjoying the sport No accidents have thus far been reported.
 On the Water Question
 A large number of people in rlainvillu are still complaining about the water and many of them have taken occasion 10 call the Herald representative on the phone 10 Com- plain about 1t. Tho acrid taste in tho drinking water in the town was explained in the Herald Saturday evening and tho attention Of the peo- pie of the town was called to tho fact that pr. J. N. Bull, local health officer and the state health depart ment had both declared that inc wa. ter was absolutely safe for drinking purposes. The results Of state test were published and the reason for the taste given. This should dtsap- Eoar within the next few days and although complaints still come pour ing in, complaints should be lodged where they will do the most good,
 The only thing 10 do at the pres ont time 10 purify the taste of the water is 10 boil that which is to be used for drinking purposes and then let it chill again and the water will taste normal. The water in the res cryoir has not had a chance 10 change on account of the lack of rain, and the taste of vegetation has sccp- ed through the fluid, Nearly the entire town has complained about it hoth 10 rr. Bull and 10 Joseph N. McKcrnan. secretary of the water company, but this is the first time that such q condition has existed a, this time Of the year.
 The Health situation
 Despite many reports that arc be- ing spread about the town, the health situation in the town at the present time is good, according to Dr. J. x. Bull, and the number of scarlet fever cases in the town re- main the same without any more being reported. There are four cases at the present time in the town and in reality. one of these is more a New Britain case than it is rlainville. The patient in question resides on Cook street but works in New Britain and has not been in contact with any of the plainNillc people or in any plac" where he could have contracted the disease.
 Reports persist in the town that there is scarlet fever in other fami- lies which have not been quarantin- cd. but this is vigorously denied by Dr. Bull who stated today that In all his experience as a health off ger. q like situation has not existed. Dr. Bull said today that strict quar- antine will he placed on any homes where symptoms of the disease ap- pear. but because there is a suspicion of the sickness which might later prove 10 be unfounlcd, he states that there is no reason for a quarantine of on entire household. The method used is to place the patient in is0la- tion for time uniil the disease de- Hclops or the symptoms go away This will protect the health of the community. he states.
 W. C. T. |. Meeting
 ,o.,lu- ,,artipr cF T1luif4 vile w. C. T. |. will bc held at the home of Mrs. Martha Harris of 5l Maple street tomorrow afternoon at .3 o'clock.
 Piain,illc Bsicrs Miss Bertha Steward, q member of the Plainville teaching staff. is spcndng the vacation at the home Of her father in Boston.
 Mir. and Mrs Hugh C. Trey and Nr. and Mrs. Frederic Zeitlor of Washington, D. C.. are spending the holidays with Mir. and Mrs. Henry IT,. Warner of Queen street.
 Miss Lila LooIuis has returned 10 New York city after spending the Christmas holidays and the week. end with her mothrr, Mrs. Lillian Lnomis of Whiting street,
 Mise Alice M. Lan", teacher in the local schools. is spending the Va cation at her home in Matn".
 Miss Rose A Tyler of Ne" York is spending 8 week with her mothfr Mrs Thchc Tyler Of rnionville ave- nur.
 Victor Berner has returned to Pratt institute after sp'ndinG the vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Berner of the Nert block.
 George Graham has returned to Utica, \. r.. after spending few days with his parents, Nr. and Mrs. l.. F. Graham of West Main street,
 Miss Lydia Gilbor', well known welfare worker in New Maven, is the guest of Mrs. John F. Mitchell of Last street. over thr holidays.
 The Wc-uus club uijl meet tonight Tt the home, of Mrs II. C. Hibbard Of North Washington street.
 Mir. and Mrs. lraOh lnSnlhE anu son. Carlton, motor"d 10 Newark, x. J., where they will spend the holi- days.
 Tenement to rent 11+ Whiting street. third floor. Jam a>ijnrla, 5l Whiting strect.-advt.
 For sale House with 4 improve mrnts. Tel. Hartford, Elizabeth &25-2, or plainviHe l&S-t.--a.iNt.
 Tor rent--FiNe rooms ,o7 nStalrS, to minmcs by trolley from PIain- >il'e center. opposite ,ln.>7 street school Garage and improvements. InqUiro evenings, N. C. Hris'o', 11