New Britain herald., 1925-12-18
TEST OF HYDRAN7S
 ID OBTAIN RATING Insurance Exchange Examines Water Pressure This Morning CHURCH WHIST SUCCESSFUL

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 Attend Installation in Hartford,
 An examination of the fire hy- drants about Plainvillc was made this morning by representatives of the New England Insurance ex- change. This procedure is carried out every two or three years 10 give the town an insurance rating, plac- ing 1t in certain class In which particular rates are obtainable. Plainville at present is rated in Glass D. this classification having been given it in 1923.
 Conducted by Assistant Fire Chief William J. Foran, tho inspectors first tested the hydrants about the mercantile center, the pressure and flow from them being tested, the openings measured, and other tests made. The pressure was found 10 be high. the rush of water flooding Inc street. Examinations were later made in the residential districts and in the industrial center on Woodford avenue. On the basis of this testing, a new rating will be given tho town.
 Church Whist q Success
 The whist given in Legion hall 1 Inst niphf hNy l,o the parish of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy was q great success both financially and socially. There were about 20 tables of players, the prizes being won as follows: Ladies prizes, first, Mrs. George r. Cook, silver cake tray; second, Mrs. Joseph Fanion, two fancy towels; third, Mrs. Charles Cleveland, curtain pulls; gentlemen's prizes: first, Har- ry Turner fountain pen; second, Dr. George r. Cook. socks; third Joseph Fanion, pack of cards. The special prize of s2.50 in gold was won by Miss Irene Foran, while Miss Doro- thy Dcnnice was awarded the tur- key.
 After the card-playing was finish ed. songs by Miss Olivia Madden of New Britain were enjoyed. She was accompanied at the piano by Miss Clara OlCott of New Britain. This was followed by dancing, very clever orchcstration being provided by the Imperial club of New Britain, group of youngsters.
 The big success of the whist was due 10 the hard and untiring work by the committee in charge. The members wish to thank all who con- tributcd in any way to make for tho success of the affair.
 Sued For St00
 R. A. Johnson of Plainville has been sued for $1O0 damages by Luther Berry of New Britain. Pap CTS, which arc returnable in the New Britain city court the third Monday of December, were served by Deputy Sheriff Martin II. Horwitz.
 | Legion Installation
 A large delegation from Brock Barnes Post, American Legion, and ladies' auxiliary are expected 10 at tend the county meeting in Hartford Sunday afternoon at which time the newly elected county officers will be installed. Robert l.. Craig, retiring commander of the local Legion, is the new district representative, and it Is hoped to have many of his friends present to watch his install lation. About 35 have signitied their intention of making the trip. Tho start will be made from the Legion hall at o'clock.
 Skating Warning
 The continued cold weather has resulted in the formation of ice on all the skating ponds ahout plain- vile, but, while some of these are claimed by too ardent skaters to be safe, many of them certainly arc not. Prospective skaters are warn cd 10 remember the cautionary for mulae concerning safe thickness. One inch of ice is not enough 10 safely support oven a single person. Two inches will bear tho weight Of one while three inches will not crack under small groups. l'onr inches of good black ice is safo enough for anything. Until tests made show the ice has reached q thickness of at least three and pre- ferably four inches. skaters should curb their enthusiasm.
 Death of Infant
 Georgianna Jay, aged year and 10 months, daughter of Mir. and Mrs Frank Jay, died at the home of her parents last night. Funeral services were conducted at 3 o'clock this aft crnoon ct the funeral parlors of B. C. Porter Sons, New Britain. Inter- ment was made in Fairvicw ceme. tery.
 Writes Santa Claus
 Another Santa Claus letter re- ccivcd at the local post office states that the sender has been a good boy