New Britain herald., 1924-05-10

Burton. IU a. nl., cnurcn scnoOl. a. m., choral communion.
 M. E. church--Mother's Day will be observed in the Plainyille M. E. church at both morning and evening services. Time of services. 1o:45 a. m. and 7:S0 . m.; Rev. Arthur A. Ball, pastor, will preach at both sery- ices, the morning subject being Three of the Sweetest Words in the English Language" and in the eve ming. he will speak on How Long Are Mothers Apron Strings?" All are requested to wear white flowers in honor of mother; Sunday school with mems Bible class at noon; Epworth league at G:SO p. m.
 A. NJ. F. Zion church-I,ev. F. Horace Brown, pastor. II a. in.. ad- dress by Dynkha Joseph: 1.:So p. m., Sunday school; 8 p. m.. Mothers Day service with special program. All mothers are requested to be present.
 Quarantine on Plants.
 Postmaster James F. Usher wishes to bring to the attention of the pub lie that strict quarantine on the of all plants and plant prod ucts is in force because of the dan gers of gypsy moth. A large number of local people have been mailing plants and their products of late and these must be inspected before they are shipped. They may be shipped to all points in New England follow ing inspection. but cannot so outside those limits. New Haven and Storrs college are the two places for inspec- ton end plants should be brought there before being mailed. This fol- lows an order of the agricultural de- partment.
 Drum Corps Carnival.
 The Plainville Fife and Drum corps will hold a big outdoor car niyal on the town lot at the corner of East Main and Neal's court from May l9 to 24, inclusive. All plans have been made to make this the biggest event ever held under their auspices. Three big vaudeville acts will be shown with other attractions during the week and on Saturday, a big drum corps meet will be held preceded by a monster parade with corps from all over the state in, attendance.
 The American Legion auxiliary to Brock Barnes post. have made plans 10 observe the fourth birthday of the auxiliary in Plainville at the next regular meeting which will be held Thursday evening. May ee. Visitors and officers from all over the state will be present and a big time is planned.
 Catholic Church Notes.
 Masses will be said at the church of Our Lady of Mercy tomorrow morning at the usual hours Of and 10 o'clock. The monthly collection for May will be taken up al all the 
 Library Fund Concert.
 Plans have been completed by the Woman's club for the concert to be given by the Tempo quartet in the church on May 14. next Wednesday evening. and already |. large attendance is assured. The proceeds of the affair will be turned nto the library fund which has been Jtarted and sponsored by tho Won,- sn's club. The concert will begin promptly at s o'clock, daylight time, ind besides the quartet numbers, here will be violin selections bJ J. r. Dowd, member of the quartet.
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 It became known today that during Inc terrific lightning and thunder storm Of fie early part of the week, I horse owned hy Andrew Mercig- tano Of South Washington street had jcen killed. X bolt struck the barn. caring off a corner and a number Of he sideboards and struck the horse lirectiy in inc head. The animal vas found the next day.
 Woman's Federation Notes.
 The Woman's Federation of the ,ongre gational church will omit the program meeting scheduled for next Thursday as Mrs Franklin Warner, president of the Woman's Board will peak at the morning service next ;unday. The envelopes due at this meeting may be brought in at the rst meeting in June.
 To Play in Pennington.
 The st. Mary's baseball team Of 'lainvilIe will journey 10 Pennington omorrow to play the Pennington cam of that town. The locals, de- bite that fact thet little time was lad for practice during the past reek. are all set for the contest and xpect 10 bring home the bacon. The strongest lineup possible will be n the field and a win is looked for sard 10. A large number of follow rs of the team will also make the rip.
 Town Plan Hearing.
 The town plan commission will old public hearing on Maple trcet in the town hall Monday eye- ing. A map Of the proposed A. pot building and 6-foot Veranda line rill be on display and all those inter sted in the subject are urged 10 ttend.
 PIainviIle Briefs.
 r. Ivan Benjamin has returned 10 ;rattleboro. Nt.. after spending the ast four weeks at his home here.
 Brock Barnes post. American Le- ion. will hold regular meeting in he post ro>nls. Monday evening at
 o'clock.
 X daughter was born this mornin.
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