New Britain herald., 1928-03-12

! Burgenn Of the Eas' Berlin M r. church and Rev. samuel A. Fiske Of the Berlin Congregational church officiated. Burial was in the Wilcox cemetery. East Berlin.
 Mr. Pollard died at his home Sat urday afternoon a, the age of .5. He was q resident Of East Berlin for the last 5G years. He was the son Of Rarnebas II. and Julia Scott Pollard. Mir. Pollard is survived by two sons. George H. and Mortimer, both Of East Berlin: one brother. Henry Pollard Of Williman,ic; one sister. Mrs. Lucy Crane Of South Coventry. and three sreat-grandchildre and grandchildren.
 MT. Pollard was for fl years q foreman for ihe Berlin Iron Bridge and American Bridge company. and was one Of the oldest members of Washington lodge, X. r. X A M. of Cromwell. being q member Of this organization for o5 years.
 Birthday Party
 X birthday party Was rendered Miss Sophie Sa asiela Of New Britain yesterday at the home 0. Miss Helen Paior Of Farmington avenue. About 80 guests we're present. Miss Slsicla being the recipient of many useful gifts. Games were played and danc- ing enjoyed. Refreshments were served.
 Meeting This Evening
 There will be a meeting Of the Berlin Volunteer fire department this evening at s o'clock in the American Legion hall. Kensing1 on. All members are urged 10 be pres enl. Al those interested in the af- fairs Of the association are cordially invited 10 attend. Valuable informa- ton will be given to all those pres ent. There seem 10 be numerous inquiries concerning the work Of the department and tonight will be a good opportunity 10 have these questions answered.
 Athletic Club Whist
 A whist and setback party will be given by the kensington Athletic club this evening at lloyd's hall. kensington. Setback teams will be present and will include the follow ing: Stanley Works and k. of G. of New Britain, Berlin Construction. American Legion, and the Conlin and Giana teams.
 Prizes will be awarded the win- ners in both the whist and setback games. Last weeks party was large ly attended and a larger attendance is expected tonight. The general public is invited 10 be present and pleasant evening is assured those in attendance.
 S4Out Meetings
 Troop 1. Girl Scouts Of the Berlin Congrc sational church will meet this afternoon at it's rooms in the church at o'clock Mrs. k. Chapman. scou'na ster. will be in charge.
 Troop 1. Boy Scouts Of the same church will meet tomorrow evening at 7:Sn o'clock under the leadership Of Emil o. Shjerden. scou'mas'or.
 Berlin Grange Meeting
 Tuesday evening. March %. will bc observed as neighbor's night by the Berlin Grange. Changers from Southingtor. 0eriden. Bristol and Cheshire will be present and will present two numbers each. The committee in charge Of the refresh ments is as follows: Mrs. Harold $. Skinner. chairman: Misses Virginia F. Bushnell. Flora NJ. Norton. Elsie A. Norton and Hiram C. Hurlhutt.
 Meeting Tomorrow Evening
 There will be a meeting of the Central Congregational club at the First church in New Britain tomor- row evening at G:3o o'clock. The speaker will be Sir W-ilfred Grenfell. his topic being ''The Far North" Supper will be served at 6:3o o'clock and will be followed by an opened meeting.
 Eatcrtains Friends
 Mrs. Robert Silsby of worthinston ridge. with Mrs. Harvey Woodford of Shuttle Meadow. entertained F guests at bridge Friday afternoon at Mrs. woodford's homo. The prizes were awarded 10 Mrs. Fred Troop Of Berlin. Mrs. Bennett HihhaYd and Mrs Eerg"u of New Britain
 S<u.tal Notes AhOsN Town
 Miss Miriam Skinner has returned fn her homo on Pennington avenue after spending few days with Mrs