New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
Legion lost Incorporates

brock Barnes post, American Ie- zion, voted at the regular meeting Monday night 10 incorporate under the laws of the state of Connecticut. IThe incorporate name of the post will be American Legion Brock Barnes Post No, 33. Steps are being taken at the present time to push the matter to q conclusion.
 The corporation will have power to transact all business of the post relative to real estate.
 Reports on the membership showed the post with the largest roster in its history. \ total of 1o1 members has been secured to date and efforts arc heinz made to in crease this number.
 Going To Simsbury
 A large delegation of members of tho local post are planning to att tend the county association meeting 10 be held in Simsbury Sunday after noon Members planning on going should report at the local head quarters at o'clock. Transperta- ton will be provided.
 Parents and Teachers Meet
 The rlainyillc Parents and Teach CTS association held it's April meet ing last evening in the Plainviile High school gymnasium. The boys and girls slee clubs rendered sev- eral selections during the course of t. program. Each group sang first and then they combined in an ef- fective rendition of several good numbers
 Miss Louise Cottle. supervisor Of mn"ic in tho Plainyille schools Hd- dressed the meeting on Music in the Plainville Schools and she illus tratcd the effectiveness of tho art with a victrola.
 MT. Malmfeldt. well known in- surancc agent gave some valuable tips on Insurance as means for providing financial assistance for the education of children"
 Douglas Mcdonald. principal Of the High school spoke on "The man. ners and attitudes of High school pupils" and also gave second lec- ture of Art in the Linden Street School'
 Orrin l.. Judd, principal Of the Broad street school. spoke on "A Summer Playground"
 Mrs. Henry $. Washburu. prosi- dent of the association rendered q report for the delegates to the re- cent state Parents and Teachers as- sociatio" convention in Waterbury
 About 200 members attended.
 Visit Art Exhibit
 The faculty of the Plainville High and graded schools will visit the Eastern States /. Exhibit in Hart ford tor. 1rrow. There will be no sessions in either of them tomorrow.
 Card Party Series
 The cond last sitting at the Pythian Sisters series of whists was held last night in Odd Fellows hall. Prizes for the evening were award ed as follows: Ladies first. Mrs. Lucius Ives; second. Mrs. J. Faflion: third. Mrs. E. Feeks; gentIemen's first, Lucius Ives; second. Miss 4. Cafferty and third Mrs. Caffer.y.
 The next sitting will be held on May 2. This will be the last of the series and the main prizes for the winners of the entire series will be awarded.
 The Pythian Sisters will hold their next meeting Wednesday, evening in Odd Fellow hall. All members arc urged to attend as a social hour will follow the business session.
 H'~'l school Dance
 X dance will be held Friday eve ming in the High school gymnasium for the benefit of the senior class. The proceeds will be used to defras expenses of graduation. The affair is open 10 the public.
 To Give Tablcaux
 4 series of delightful tableaux taken from the book Little Wom. en" will be given in the Congrega- tional church Friday evening at s o'clock. The entertainment is spon- sored by the Woman's Federation under the direction of Miss Leila M. Church of Rockville.
 Wins Banana Bet
 Discussing the capacity of q mans stomach was the topic for an argument that resulted yesterday in q test being made. The subject was John Valentine. assistant to A. tonsorial artist. and the subject matter was bananas.
 The discussion started mildly at first and then the argument became heated. Finally the inevitable bet was made. Here are the terms:
 Al Bordeau bet Valentine that he could not eat more than a dozen bananas consecutively. AS a stake. he offered a five course dinner con- ststinG of soup, luscious steak and