New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

rooms on Pierce street. All members are invited to participate Tn the con test which will be along elimination lines. An effort will be made tonight to beat out the so-called professional card wiclders and some exciting matches are anticipated
 Sunday School Reunion
 A delightful gathering was held at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Prank A. Hart at GS East Main street yesterday afternoon and evening, the occasion being the reunion of those who about 90 years ago were the young people of the Baptist church. Most of them were members of Mrs. H. A. Temples Sunday school class al that time.
 Guests were present from Spring field, Hartford, New Britain. South irgton and Plainville. The ladies who were present in the afternoon, all Of them being Mrs. were as follows: Aggie Newell Clark, Ella Eustace Hills. Angie Smith Merrill, Lyria littlcGeld Pratt, Grace Smith Brooks, Jennie Eustace Stewart, Gertrude ASlittf sh'iOihN f''h'hs'Ns Bunnell. Minnie Graham Mitchell and ithe hostess. I.ottie Eustace Hart.
 The husbands and families of the ladies were present in the evening. bountiful supper was served and most enjoyable time was had in rem lniscenccs of the old days. The gath ering was unanimous in saying that it certainly reflects credit on the church that after all these years they have rot forgotten the teachings and friendships of younger days. All eX- pressed themselves as sincerely glad of having the opportunity of attending this reunion and plans were laid 10 meet again in the future.
 Resigns As Baggasemaster
 William Coates yesterday resigned his position as basgagemaster at the local railroad station. His resignation comes as a surprise to all his ac- quaintanccs. No reasons were given for his actions. His successor has not yet been named,
 Called Home Ky Death
 Julius Terrio has been called to his former home in Maine by the death of his grandfather. A telegram was received yesterday to the effect that the grandpsrent had met death by fire and the local man lost no time in leaving.
 Vaccinations Slowing
 Dr. !. N. Bull, local health officer. stated today that there has been a let up in the number Of vaccinations in PlainNille. He impressed the fact that the danger is by no means over and said that there were about 900 school children who had not vet hecn vac cinated. That pr. Bulls efforts to keep Plainvillc clear of any epidemic of disease have been effective, has been recognized by everybody here.
 With smallpox so close 10 Plain vile as il is and so many local resi- dents making daily trips to the Hard ware City. extra precautions were taken by the health officer to see that all parsons suspccteH of coming in contact with the disease we're vsccin- ated. Although sorthington dovsl- opcnd one case, so far, painyille has been free from it.
 The general health of the town is good at the present time and al- though there were q number of scri- ous cases of pneumonia recently. no serious results were had from 1t.
 To Attend show
 A large number nf American Legion members plan 10 attend the play Going rp" to bc given by Eddy Glover post of New Britain at ihe | 1as ssrl Of this week, A large number of io- cal members have had seats reserved for them.
 Piainvillc Brirfs
 James Mcclure of Sank street left this morning to become assistant cook on the tobacco plant.tion of the sum ntra Tobacco Co. tn Granhy. The condition of Mary Callcn is TO- ported to be slightly improved today.
 Frank liohbcin, clerk at inc post office, is able 10 sit up few hours each day. Sequassen lodge. ', e. 0. r.. win hold regular meeting in Odd Fel- lows hall this evening at s o'clock. Tor saic--G G'adiolus hu,hs- -qiia ntity of mixed bulbs vsry reasonab'c. George D. Mastin, 5s F.. Main street. -adVt.
 
 Lost Six months old airedale male nnppy. Finder pleare notify F. N. Nefr Call 1a..--ad,t
 
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