New Britain herald., 1927-12-03
almost forgotten and somewhat ob-

almost forgotten and somewhat ob- noNious neighborliness known as back fence gossip which despite it's disrepute, nevertheless was an institution years ago: neither was there any of that other extreme where one can look into his neigh bors windows and see what he is eating for breakfast without know ing his name, or whether he has the price of the next meal. A friendly interest In the welfare of others was manifested by the fact that five per sons who recently had been i'll. sent in letters expressing their thanks for flowers and messages of apprecia- ton. A businessman, whose services were a little more than necessity required, was voted box Of cigars or some other token for a Christ mas gift. Concern was manifest in the welfare of an old couple who lived alone and whose health is not SO good. Honest fears were ex- pressed concerning their comfort during the winter.
 A woman of keen wit voiced In a semi-humorous manner her indigna- tion Of certain alleged questionable and unethical tactics of an agent for the Connecticut Humane society.
 Indignation over what they felt was a lack Of serious consideration for and q tendency to table sewer petition by the board of public works was unanimous.
 No favors were asked, but those at the meeting wanted to know why they paid sprinkling assessments for two years and nary a sprinkle. They wanted to know why their street is ignored in winter by snow blows un- til Main street no longer suggests snow. They wanted to know why a suiceway, itself a make-shift sewer, was left neglected for long time. and the ultimate repair mob never entirely finished. They realized the impossbility of getting free postal delivery to the house, but expressed themselves satisfied with the pres ent system. They say their fire hazards are enhanced by lack Of proper fire fighting facilities in the west end of the city. but hope with in another year 10 see this condition remedied. They were pleased at the cordial reception given their com- mittee by the mayor of the city.
 But beneath it all there was so- cial feeling which seemed to carry the newcomers back to their young CT days when they lived in small CT town. They were whisked back in memory to the day of the fire mems fair, or the church supper in the r. o. s. of A. hall. There was a human touch which seems 10 have disappeared in these metropolitan and cosmopolitan days. There was the honest handshake, the invitation to "don't forget to come and see us,' the company to the car tracks and the pleasant good night"
 But the crowning feature of the program was not the business meet ing There was no group singing, as Principle Marcus White of the State Normal school once said Of civic clubs by those who cannot sing. but there was that same old pride in home cooking which made moth CT swap a cupful of flour with the woman next door in exchange for two GEES, when she wanted to whip up a cake in a hurry. There was supper prepared entirely by the
 women on the committee. sand wiches-substantia and apetizing: coffee of ambrosial delight and
 great surplus of home made cake, reminiscent of the old time Sunday , school picnic--cocoanut, chocolate. spice-more kinds than even a news paperman could sample.
 And the final exchange Of conf dencc--- Everybody enjoys these 1neetings;" We had a splendid time" Don't forget to come again;
 You bet your life We won't miss the next one," etc, all were sincere and truthful and attested to the fact that all that is genuine in life has not yet lost it's fascination.