New Britain herald., 1924-05-21
FORMER RESIDENT '
 DONATES 7O BOOKS
Edward N. Bristol Makes Splen-
 did Gift to Public Library
COMMISSION ADOPTS LINES

Grange Meeting-Legion Auxiliary
 Birthday - School Visiting Day -
 PIainyilIe Briefs.
 Edward N. Bristol Of New York city, has, through the efforts of Mrs. c. w. Moody of the Plainyille Liter 70 books for children to the Plainyille Public library. MT. Bristol spent his boyhood days in Plainville living in the house on Broad street which is now occupied by Pearl w. Smith.
 He left a number of years ago and through the course of his life, became connected with the Henry Holt Pub fishing company of New York, His attention was brought to the drive for books which is still being carried on by the Literary club by Mrs. Moody and because of the happy days he spent here as boy, Mir. Bristol has made the gift. His knowledge of the worth of books is a valuable one be- cause of his connection with the pub. fishing house and without a doubt, the collection of books which he is send ing, will be one of the best that could be procured. There will be many children in Plainyille who will come to know Mir. Bristol as the man who didn't forget his boyhood town.
 Commission Adopts Lines
 The Plainville town plan commits sion has given notice that the 24 foot building and i6 foot yeranda lines have been adopted on Maple street between East and Whiting streets IS 8 result of the public hearing on the matter in the town hall on May 1a. The commission has found that no benefits are accruing to or damages sustained by any person owning lanl, included in the map of the section which was drawn and filed with the town clerk.
 Real Estate Transfer
 I. I. Birnbaum and son, Harold, have purchased one of the prettiest pieces Of property in Plainville in the well known Doctor Tomlinson place on Broad street. The property was acquired by purchase from Mrs. Ella Reardsley and has frontage on the street of i24 feet and a depth of 25N feet. It Is one-family house of nine rooms and includes a garage and barn.
 pialn,ille Grange Meets
 The Plainville Grange held an in- teresting meeting last evening in Grange hall on Pierce street Tho third and fourth degrees were con ferred on class of II candidates and the work was witnessed by a large number of members including visitors from Avon, Wothersfield and Bristol. Following the meeting a harvest SUD. per was served.
 At the next meeting which is to be held on Tuesday evening, June 3. mast lecturers night will be observed and n program will be presented by committee composed Of past lecturers Of the grange.
 Birthday Party
 A birthday surprise party was given last evening at the home of Mrs. AL bert Johnson of Mountain View in honor of her daughter. Miss Eva Johnson. who attained tho ago of 17 years. About II friends of inc ,ounr lady were i1is attendance and during the evening games were played and musical selections, both vocal and in. ftfumental were rendered, Miss 1obn. son received large number of bean uiui gifts. Luncheon was served by the hostess.
 Auxiliary Birthday.
 The American Legion auxiliary to Brock-Barnes post, will observe i,s fourth birthday in the Legion noe, rooms on Whiting street. ton,orrow evening when visitors from inc aux- iliarics in surrounding towns and cities will visit with the local aux- Hilary and join them in observing tbo event. A class of candidates will bc initiated into the auxiliary and the state officers will be present. Mrs warren, the first president Of inc auxiliary, will read a paper outlining the history Of the organization since it's inception here. She will also eut the birthday cake.
 A musical program consisting of Instrumental and vocal selections will be rendered by Robert Craig Miss Anna Graham and others will be ' thNtitu anu n iHHC0eDn Will Dn served by members Of the local group. Plans have been made to ep- tertain one of the largest delegations ever assembled in PlainviIle.
 sc'hool Visiting Day.
 Tomorrow win ba visiting day in the grammar school and Principal Judd and the teachers have made ] plans 10 entertain one of the largest i gatherings Of parents and friends of i the pupils that has ever visited the 1 building to witness inc work being carried on there. The pupils wiu 1 give an exhibition Of the work ac- 1 complished during the past year and the regular daily work will also be carried out. The sewing class vilt conduct a sale Of articles made during thc session and will have q supply Of home made candy 10 offer. All parents and friends of the pupils and others interested in the work ba- ing carried on are cordially invited to nay the schools a visit from { fo < o'clock
 Attend Lodge Reception.
 4 large number of local members Of the Odd Fellows and Rebcksbs journcyed 10 ThompsonviIle last eve ming 10 attend the reception and hall