New Britain herald., 1925-10-28

morning and were largely attended.
Rev. John Il. Fay, tho pastor, con-
Quoted the funeral mass. Raymond
Cunningham sang ave Maria" at
the offertory. while at the conclu-
sion OF the service James j. Graham
rendered Twill Not BE Long;
Wen Meet Again"
The band OF Eddy-Glover Post,
American Legion, OF New Britain
marched at the head OF the funeral
procession, Mr.. Collella having been
n member of this organization until
his injury some months ago. Inter
ment was made In st. Joseph's
cemetery.
''us Routes Hearings
Hearings on several proposed bus
lines through Plainville will be held
In the near future, and local resi-
dents interested In the matter will
do we'll to attend them and express
their opinions At 1890 O'Clock
next Monday morning. there will be
hearing in Hartford on the pro-
jected line from New Haven to
Northampton, Mass, sought by the
New England Transportation Co.,
subsidiary of the New Haven rail-
road. This Is the road which was
approved at the last Plainville town
meeting
On Thursday morning several
conflicting applications will be
heard. The New England Transpor-
tation Co., will ask for a route from
Hartford to Danbury, through
Plainville. Bristol and Waterbury.
Brown, Sullivan & Raynor will also
seek a line over the same territory
but terminating at Waterbury, while
Louis Derwin will petition for one
from New Britain to Waterbury.
The Waterbury e Milldale Trans
portation Co., will seek route from
Milldale through Southington and
Plainville to Hartford.
Meeting AT Catholic Church
The ladies of the parish of the
Church Of Our Lady Of Mercy will
hold an important meeting in the
NIlui I'll Ildll lllls GNGHlUS.
Missionary Meeting
The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary society Of the Advent
Christian church will meet at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. A. +. Denton of So
Broad street. All members are re-
quested to be present.
Has Birthday Party
| Earl Saunders Smith, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Smith of East Broad
street, celebrated his sixth birthday
anniversary with a Halloween party
at his home yesterday afternoon.
There were II youngsters present.
The table and house were decorated
with seasonal trimmings, Halloween
games were enjoyed and lunch was
served. Master Smith received many
nice gifts from his little friends.
20 AT Evening School
The attendance at the evening
school has now increased to about
20, and two classes arc being con-
Quoted, one by Miss Ruth Jacobs
and the other by Miss Esther Nelson
at the Broad street school. The
number attending is expected to in
crease still further with the cessation
Of night work In local factories.
viii Learn To Swim
Troop l, Boy Scouts of America,
has voted to send three second class
scouts to the Y. NJ. c. A. In New
Britain for swimming lessons, the
troop paying the expense of enabling
these boys to pass this first class re-
quirement. Albert Biehler has been
admitted to membership. The troop
will attend the services at the Plain
vile NJ. Z. church on November 8,
Boys Night" in a body.
Secure Game For Sunday
The West Ends have booked the
Southington Sons of Italy for foot
ball game here Sunday afternoon.
The contest will be fought out at
the high school field, the opening
whistle sounding at 2;30 o'clock. The
boys practiced last night and will
work out again tomorrow evening
for what, due to the rain last Sun
day. will be their first game Of the
season.
Months Mind Mass
There will be a months mind
mass for the late George Hiscox at
1880 o'clock tomorrow morning at
the church of Our Lady Of Mercy.
Plan Slavic Meeting
Slavic atmosphere will surround
the missionary meeting at the Con-
sregational church at 3:15 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon, November 5. A
monologue, "Sonya the Slav." will
be given by Mrs. A. b. Strickland
Of Philadelphia, Pa. while there
will he Slavic music. The women
Of all churches are invited to at
tend.
Post Band Helps Colclla
The members of the Eddy-Glover
post band of New Britain have
proved themselves true friends of
their comrade. Joseph Colella, in his
affliction. AT their meeting last eve
ming they voted to attend the funer-
al Of Mrs Colella and were present
in uniform to lead he funeral pro-
ccssion this morning. They also vot-
cd a considerable sum Of money for
the purchase of clothing for his
eight motherless children.
Boy wanted Suburban Filling
station, New Britain avenue. Charles
o. Zettergren. Tel. 29-S.-advt.
Wood for sale for stove or furnace
IS a load delivered in PlainviIle, J..
Cook Co.. Plainville, Tel, S66-S.--
advt.