New Britain herald., 1925-04-28

serious condition, She was seized ! with a sudden attack of illness and upon examination was found to he suffering from a serious ailment | Her condition today was said to be | comfortable.
 To Exemplify Degrees
 Thursday evening, sequasscn lodge, l. O. o. r., will go to Bristol , where the degree team will eXem plfy tho third degree for stephen 1, Terry lodge on a large class of can didates there. The local lodge will ! hold a short meeting in odd l'el { lows hall and will leave for Brs fol about ' o'clock The trip will br made by automobile and candidates for admission to Sequassen lodge will be taken along and will be intiat- cd in Bristol
 State Police Active.
 Members of the state police were active in Plainville yesterday, start ing the summer drive against the overlooking of trucks. Three troop CTS arrived at the state scales on East Main street and weighed trucks all day. So far no arrests have been announced, but the officers Were present at their stations again today. They are also patroling the roads leading in and out of the town watching speeders and care less drivers.
 Catholic Church Notes.
 The Forty Hours devotion will open at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy Sunday morning following the 10 o'clock mass, Visiting priests will be present to hear con fcssions and to assist in the core- monies on Saturday. Sunday and Monday. The services on Sunday will be marked by a procession of the Blessed Sacrament and solemn benediction and then the Host will be shown throughout the hours of the adoration. The period of devo- ton will come to a close Tuesday morning.
 First Friday devotions this week will take place with mass at 5:30 o'clock and communion again at [ o'clock. Confessions will be heard Thursday afternoon at o'clock and again Thursday evening at 7;Ss o'clock.
 There will be an anniversary requiem mass Saturday morning at o'clock for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Margaret Prior.
 Meeting Postponed.
 The county meeting of the Amer icau Legion auxiliary to which q large number of the members of the | Plainville unit were planning to go has been postponed. It was sched- ucd to be held in Bristol Thursday but no other date for it has yet been set.
 A sewing meeting of the mem- bcrs will be held in the Legion post rooms on Whiting street Friday af- ternoon from 10 o'clock.
 Legion Post Meeting.
 One of the best meetings held by Brock Barnes post since its organ ization was held last evening in the post rooms on Whiting street. Sev- Cral matters of importance were I'D for discussion. An invitation was received from Manross post, GAR, to attend the memorial services 10 be held in the Plainville Congre Gational church on Sunday. May 24. The post voted to attend in a body and Legion caps will be worn. Of- 1 ticers' badges will be purchased and these will be worn by the officers on all occasions.
 Plans for Memorial Day are in the hands of Cecil Bradford and a committee to assist him will be named in the next few days. EXer- Cises similar to those held in pre- vious years will be held this year. The motion picture, "The Spirit of I.afayctte", said to be one of the best historical pictures ever made, will be shown under the auspices of the post at the Community the atcr on June l and 2.
 An invitation 10 put on the in itiation ceremonies at Simsbury on May has been received from the Simsbury post and the wreCking crew is being drilled intensivoly for the special occasion. The airplane mechanics have q new supply of oil and they report that tho ma chimes will be in fine shape for the night. All members of the post desiring to watch the work should notify Steven Bugiel or Commander Robert before Tuesday, May ,. Cards will be sent out to all the members telling them of the event.
 After the regular business ses- sion class of candidates was in- itiated and the degree team strengthened by the addition of Ralph Thran. outdid itself in the work. The candidates thoroughly enjoyed their trip and plans are be- ing made to initiate another large class in the near future.
 The membership has been in creased considerably within the past few weeks and PlainviIle bids fair to be among the leaders in the state and county when the membership drive ends on May l.
 A real honest 10 goodness army mess was served following the work and days in camp were recalled when the members were eating. everything was so different The members apparently are satisfied that the motto this year is Pep pep and moro pep" and they are turning out in larger numbers for each meeting night.
 Receiving Congratulations
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Donahuc are receiving concentrations on tho birth of a son at their home on East