New Britain herald., 1928-04-30

supreme commander and her entire staff of officers will be here for the occasion. The order is growing rap- idly and new lodges are being insti- tuted in all parts of the state where there arc none present.
 The supreme organizer. William J. Brown of New Haven. has secured many names of prominent citizens and members of their families on the charter of the Platnville lodge. and he is highly pleased by the fine spirit and manner in which the or ganization has been welcomed by the townspeople.
 The Order of Shepherds of Beth lehem is not a new order, having been founded some 8 years ago by 1 Mrs. Eva A. w. Hall at Trenton, N. J. Its membership extends as far south as Kentucky, while the Connecticut organizer is now plan ming to add two new states to the order by institutlng lodges in Provi- dence, K. T.. and Dorchester, Mass. within the next month. There arc HOW 15 lodges in Connecticut.
 The order is strictly non secta rian, the only requirement being belief in supreme being. 1t'is only non political. It is founded upon the Bible but is in no way connected with any church, as some are led to believe from it's name. It's objects are fraternal and beneficial, as 1t pays death and sick benefits to members Of moro than a years standing. The order lays great stress upon the home which it maintains al Haddonleld. N. J., for its aged and the orphans Of de- ceased members This is real homo. governed by kindness, and it's superintendent is Mrs Hall herself. Full membership in the lodge is limited 10 persons of both sexes be- tween 16 and 50 years Of age, while older persons may obtain social membership.
 Those who wish to sign the char ter may still do so at the prelim- mary meeting which will be held in Legion hall at S o'clock tomorrow evening. when the organizer will be present.
 Resignation Is Accepted
 The resignation of Rev. Charles S. Wyckoff as pastor of the Plainville Congregational church was accepted with regret at a special church meeting held yesterday after the reg ular morning service. MT Wyckoff, who has served here for about seven years, will leave early in July to be- come resident chaplain of West minister school, Simsbury,
 A committee Of 14 was appointed to secure a new pastor. This com mlttcc consists of the members of the executive committee of the church. with the addition of Howard Stephenson and Miss Elizabeth Nor l ton. The executive committee is com- posed Of Henry A. Castle. Ralph F. Morrill,. Donald Benjamin. John C. Orfe. Mrs. Charles F. Clark. Ben jamin F. Gctchell, Frederick M Abcll. Leon A. Thomas. Howard $. Smith. Cecil A. Bedford. John l. Robbins and Edward T. Brastow.
 The church also voted to accept the bcauest made it in the will Of the late George D. Mastin. This be- quest. known as the Stanley Mastin Memorial fund. is half Of the estate. which was given in trust to the Plainville Trust Co. for equal divi- sion between the church and the town. Each half amounts 10 sl4.- 4So. The town is to buy public li- brary books with the income from its share, but the use to which the church may put it's portion was not specified.
 Clean-Cp Tomorrow
 "Clcan-Up Week" will begin here tomorrow. when wagons hired by the town will start their rounds in the portion of the town lying east of the Canal Line" railroad tracks. The men in charge will gather up all rubbish and old junk which has been collected from cellars and back yards and placed on Ire curbs. No garbage will be collected. Three days will be occupied in cleaning up the eastern section. and on Thursday and Friday the western end of the town will receive attention.
 Nursing Association Annual
 The annual meeting Of the Plain- vile Public Health Nursing associa- ton will be held at 3:15 o'clock to- morrow afternoon in the cafeteria room of the High school. The pur- poses of the meeting will be to hear the annual reports of the association, to elect officers for the ensuing year, and to transact any other business which may be proper. Mrs. Win chester Bennett. vice. president Of the New Haven association. will speak. Tea will be served The officers of the association are hope full of large attendance and urge all those who have pair their annual sl due to be present.
 Dog Registration
 The office of Town Clerk William H. Wilson will be open between ! and { o'clock this evening and to-