New Britain herald., 1924-12-23

to Washington, D, C.. to compete in tho National Homo Lighting con- test.
 In l993, Miss Rutland won first prize in the essay contest conducted by Brock Barnes post, American I.e. gon and she was also among the winners In another contest conduct led by tho Colonial Danes of Ameri. ca The staff at the high school and her former teachers have expressed pride in her achievements
 Town Plan Commission { The PlainTlle town plan commis. sion met last evening in the town hall after discussing the matter of East street from Maple 10 the town line, decided to hold a hearing on the matter on January go. At that ume, the proposed layout as drawn up by the commission will be shown on map 10 the residents on the street and others Interested and their arguments pro and con will he heard,
 At thls hearing also the matter Of establishing building and yeranda lines on Linden street will be taken up and residents of thls street will also he asked 10 appear on this project.
 A report was brought in to the commission last evening on the searches of Frank T. Wheeler and Harry A, Castle into the old records pertaining to New Britain avenue. The two men seeking some record Of the ordered width of the street went to the Pennington library. hut they were unable to find anything fin the record ther pertaining to it. They then went to the state library at the capitol and after a diligent search. found matter pertaining to the street. They found several historical documents about thc road. about the old Cook house and several other interesting matters, and also found that the Middletown Berlin highway. which was in those days, the road way which New Britain avenue now Is, was ordered 10 be four rods wide. This measured in the present day, is d6 feet. and it the exact width which many of the members of the com mission think that it should be. No definite action was taken on this matters but 1t will be taken up at q later date.
 Christmas Closing
 All factories, stores, business places and public onccs will be closed on Christmas Day. Thursday. The stores are keeping open tonight and tomorrow night for the accom- modation of last minute shoppers and the barhcrshops will keep open tomorrow night until 10 o'clock and will be closed Thursday.
 Legion Annual Banquet
 The second annual banquet of Brock Barnes pos, No, s. American Legion, hold last evening in the Lc- zion post rooms on Whiting street. was an immense social success. A 'Nl ny ouPl'I Nl'Il dll tuF IAlllE5 was served by the capable staff from the Clarendon restaurant. The feed was topped off with ice cream, cof- fee and cigars.
 State Commander E. Percy Arm strong of Waterbury called up in the morning and stated that he would he unable to attend and Chaplain Charles $. WyCkon was suddenly called out of town last evening,
 Following the dinner, Postmaster L. H. Frost began the program with q, welcome to all present and then began a series Of the witticst intro ductions of after dinner speakers ever heard in Plaiuvile, The as- scmblase was addressed by Retiring Commander Harry J. Fisher; Ad- jutant C, 0. Cutting, Vice Command CT F. J. LaVasseur, and Commandor- elect Robert Craig who furnished the spice of the evening.
 Following the remarks, a program of songs and music was given Solos were rendered by Robert Craig who was encortd several times, William Cunningham, also called out several times, eccentric dancing by $ Bugiel and piano selections by J. Naysmith.
 The affair Was about the most en- ioyabc social held by the post and q great deal Of credit is due 10 pr. L. II, Frost, chairman oI tho com mittce on arrangements, for the cX- cc'Ient manner in which the time as carried out.
 Busy Bee Party Tonight,
 The Busy Bee Sewing circle will hold 3 Christmas party in conjunc- ton with a regular meeting this vonjng at s o'clock at tho home Of Miss Mabel NiAnah of S0uthington ioal. The members will gather and will choose gifts from the grab bag and the evening will be taken up with refreshments, games dancing and musical numbN,e.
 Bowling Notes.
 The Standard S:ro, X Fearing IN~ lowing tcaguc held q session las evening on the Recreation alleys