New Britain herald., 1926-12-24

States Civil Service District, Custom. house Tower, Boston, Massachusetts Applications must be filed with the district secretary at Boston not later than January 5, 1927. Colored Ells Party
 Hollywood lodge. No. 6s5, I. B. P. o. E.. will hold its first Christmas tree for the children at Odd Eel lows hall from to ! o'clock Sun day afternoon. Electa Temple No. 4S7. Improved Benevolent Protec- tive Order of Daughter Elks of the World, will assist. The latter lodge is the ladies' auxiliary and was in- stituted last Saturday evening.
 Keeling Eagle Scout
 Harold Keeling of Church street will be Plainville's first eagle scout. Harold joined Boy Scout Troop l of Plainville " ien it was formed a year and half ago and has passed his tests more rapidly than any of the other members, although all have been doing well. At the court of honor session in New Britain We'd nesday night he was awarded merit badges in civics and pointing. This qualified him for the rank of eagle scout. and the badge will probably be awarded to him at the next ses- sion of the court
 The eagle scout rank is the high est in scouting. To reach it boy must pass the requirements of ten derfoot, second class scout, and first class scout and then win merit badges in at least 21 different sub jects, including personal health. pi oneering, civics and swimming Very few scouts attain this rank. Harold being the first Plainville boy ever to reach it.
 Martha Rebekah Meeting
 The Martha Rebekahs will give another public social and whist In Odd Fellows hall Monday night at s o'clock. A good time is promised to all who attend. Refreshments will be served.
 Autos Collide
 Automobiles operated by Nelson Monbleau of Broad street and AL bert D. McGibbon Of the same street collidod Wednesday night at the corner of Broad and Whiting streets. The cars were almost undamaged. but McGibbon's skidded into tele- phone pole and knocked off a mail box fastened there. Constable An drew Hogan investigated.
 Methodist Church
 Rev. Arthur A. Ball will be in charge Of both services at the Plain vile NJ. E. church Sunday, the morning service being held at 10:45 o'clock and the evening one at [ o'clock. The Epworth league will meet at 6 ?. m., with the cabinet in charge.
 A Watch Night service will be held on Friday night beginning at g o'clock with social time in charge of the Epworth league. Refresh ments win be served at 10:3O o'clock by the Ladies Aid society. At II o'clock and continuing until the new year Mir. Ball will conduct a devo- tional service.
 Catholic Church
 The regular masses will be held Sunday morning at and 10 o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy.
 Episcopal Church
 The church school of the Church of Our Saviour will meet at 10 o'clock Sunday morning At Il o'clock there will be morning prayer and sermon by Rev. Leonard Mel vile.
 Rcdecmer's \. NJ. E. Zion Church
 Morning worship will be held in the Redeemer's A. NJ. C. Zion church Sunday, at II o'clock; ser mon by the pastor. theme: Christ mas, Prophetic Day"
 Sunday church school will be held at 12:15 D. m.; Mrs. Louise May CTS, superintendent.
 Young Peoples meeting will be held at 6:30 p. m., Miss Sophia Naaman, president.
 Christmas exercises of the Sunday school will be held at 7:30 D. m. un- der the direction of superintendent and teachers of the church school.
 Christmas tree exercises and dis tribution of presents will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
 Baptist Church
 Sunday services at the Baptist church will be as follows: Christ mas sermon by the pastor, Rev. A. D. Kendrick. D.D., The Birth of Jesus and the World Into Which He Came" Special music by the choir, including two anthems.
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