New Britain herald., 1925-03-02

rocking chairs where were unoc- eupied start to swing back and forth. Pictures on tho wall were sent awry and dishes rattlcd in the cupboard. Mrs. John Lamb believed that tho steam boiler was blowing up and she went to the cellar to investigate. She was unable 10 walk without seiz- i Ing a support and for a time lt sr.emed to her as If the house was about 10 crash on her head. The action of the quake made her i'll. Others report similar experiences, though many places felt nothing at all.
 Legion Post Meeting ] Brock Barnes post, American Le- zion, will hold q regular meeting this evening at o'clock in the post rooms on Whiting street. A mem- hership drive will be launched fol- lowing n meeting of the committee on arrangements. The post will perfect plans for the presentation of the film. lover the Top With the Allies" which will be shown at the Community theater in conjunction with the owners on March 3l.
 A committee will be started to work with the school authorities in an effort 10 have every school child in the town see the picture. It is considered the greatest of all pie lures and its importance in Meriden can be gleaned from the fact that the school authorities there have de- clared half holiday so that the children might view it. Other mat ters of importance are to be discuss ed at tonight's meeting.
 Special Town Meeting
 The voters of the town of Plain- vile will set the tax rate for the coming year at special town meet | ing in the town hall Thursday eve- ming at o'clock. The tax will be levied according to the total of the grand list as amended by the board of relief. Those who are interested in the payment of taxes should make it 8 point to be present at the meet | ing as many things might come up for use in the future. Representa- ton at the meeting will give prop | erty owners and others an oppor- tunity to understand why the tax rate will be what it is. Last year only very small percentage of the property owners and voters of the town was present. Selcctman James Simpson will open the meeting.
 Catholic Church Notes
 The regular Lenten services at the church last night at 1880 o'clock were postponed because of the vio- lence of the storm. Rev. Matthew Brady, @ professor at St. Thomas seminary in Hartford was to start a series of Lenten sermons for the parish, but he cancelled his appear ance here when it was decided to dispense with the services. He will start the sermons next Sunday night.
 Friday will be the first Friday of the month and devotions will be held at the church with mass at 5:30 in the morning and commun- ion again at [ o'clock. Ienten de- votions consisting of the Way of the Cross, Litany and Benediction will | be held at 7:30 o'clock in the eve- ming.
 Wednesday, Thursday and Satur- day of this week will be ember days and are fasting days of obligation.
 Rev. Francis Keough, assistant chancellor of the diocese of Hart ford. spoke at all the masses ycs- terday in the interests of the pro- pagation of the faith. Father Keough who is q native of New Britain. has charge of this work and he spoke feelingly of two priests from the diocese who arc now la boring in China. They are Fathers | O'Shea and Sweeney. The latter is a New Britain boy and was neigh bor of Father Keoughs while he lived in New Britain. He expects q return from the parish as great as that of last year.
 Ladies' Aid Meeting
 1 The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church will hold d regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the home of Mrs. AL bin Johnson of Mountain View. All members are urged 10 attend as im- portant business will be transacted
 Sewing Circle Meets
 | The sewing circle of the American Legion auxiliary 10 Brock Barnes post will meet Friday afternoon at e:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Robert Craig of 16 Park street. Work will be started on articles for the sale of household aids which will be held some time this month.
 W. C. T. T.. Meeting
 The Plainville w. C. T. |. meet ing will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Robert Craig at 16 Park street.
 piaintille Briefs
 George Taylor is able 10 be out again after having been confined 10 St. Francis hospital and his home with illness.
 The We-uns club will meet tonight at the homo of Mrs. Vernon Gran per on Broad street,