New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

and hls stan from Pythian lodge. K. of F.. of PIalnville, will install the recently elected officers of Lincoln lodge. K. of F., at a meeting this evening In the Capital City, All the other lodges of Hartford will poin with Lincoln lodge in joint cere- nlcny.
 . Tomorrow night, District Deputy F, Roy Ackert and staff of Pythian lodge, K, of F., of Plainville, will in- stall the officers Of St. Elmo lodge of New Britain in that city. Large numbers of the members of the lo- cal lodge are planning 10 attend and witness the ceremonies.
 Hearing Tomorrow
 The officials of the town of Plain vile and the representatives of tho Now York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.,. will gather together tomorrow morning at the town hall at 10 o'clock for the purpose of try Ing to reach m smicablo settlement regarding the dispute which has arisen over the widening of the rall- road crossing on West Main street.
 1'his movement Is in compliance with the wishes of the public utili- ties commission made at hearing last Friday morning In Hartford at which time the commissioners sug- gested that both sets of officials get together and try and reach m agreement on the matter. If they should fail In doing this, then the commission will rule on the matter. The town officials feel that the matter can be settled amicably, but the method of deciding the question must wait for the hearing tomorrow The railroad company has expressed | in the past at conferences that they would be more than willing to widen the crossing If the town would pay for the damages, but the town off, cjals naturally turned a deaf ear to this proposal and the matter hung l fire until the commission called the hearing. A large number of the townspeople have promised 10 attend and listen 10 the proceedings tomor- row morning.
 Miss Fisher Honorcd
 Miss Marjorie Fisher, president of the American Legion auxiliary to Brock Barnes post of Plainyille, has been signally honorcd by the state body by being appointed state chair man of the poppy committee for the department of Connecticut. Miss ! Fisher has been such an active work CT in the ranks of the auxiliaries throughout the state that her work has brought its own recognition. The position as chairman of the committee will mean a great deal of work, but at the same time, the honor is accorded because the state department feels that the local girl can take care of 1t in a most eff cient manner.
 May Close Stores
 It is highly probable that the stores of Plainville and the business houses besides the majority of the factories of the town will close down Saturday morning until after 10 o'clock to enable the owners and employees to view the total solar eclipse. This is being done In New Britain, Bristol, Hartford and other towns and cities throughout the state and the merchants here are planning to act with the rest. A canvass of the stores and factories will be made to ascertain their plans for the day
 Rebekahs Hold Meeting
 Martha Rebekah lodge met las evening with one of the largest at tendances of the season. Following the meeting social was held ant during the evening Fred Bacon gave a fine exhibition of club swinging.
 To Start Meetings
 Rev. A. D. kcndrick. D,D.. oi Hartford will begin series ol cvangelstic meetings this evening in the Baptist church at 7:45 o'clock These meetings will also be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and the public is invited to attend Rev. Kcrdrick has an enviable rep. utaton as a pleasing speaker.
 Receiving Congratulations
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred c. Smith oi East Broad street, are receiving con. gratulations on the birth of a son Raymond Traver Smith. The new arrival came yesterday morning and Dr. l.. H. Frost and Miss Ward are in attendance. Mother and son arc doing well.
 Bowling Scores
 The Standard Steel and Bearings Inc, bowling league held a sessior last evening on the Recreation alley' with the following individual ant team scores:
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