New Britain herald., 1929-02-27

approval or most or the town &oV- ernment fficers. Whether or not those in opposition to the plan can muster enough opposition among the townspeople to defeat the measure will probably not be known until Friday nights meeting.
 Five points are listed in the cail of the meeting. but if the first point. that Of determining whether or not the town wants the proposed addition, is defeated there will be no need of voting on the other four points, which includes financing. sale of bonds and appointment of a com- mittce to supervise the construction.
 "Churcf Is Dcyinc"
 '"The church is the one organiza- ton that is divine: the lodge is characterized by it's own spirit and g business organization by it's own spirit of business but the true church of Christ is characterized by the divine spirit of God"
 Thus spoke Rev. Robert Huggins, pastor of the Advent church of New Britain, at meeting of the Ken sington Mems forum at the Kensing- ton Methodist church last night. Despite the indictment weather . large number of men were present.
 The speaker pointed out that where the word of God has had half 8 chance among nations civilization has advanced far ahead of that of sections where it has been sup pressed. Such a transformation as is seen in national life can be dupli- cated in community life If the church can find in the community a receptivity to its message. the worx of God. the speaker added.
 Tn the discussion that was carried on by the audience there was the agreement that the church still has necessary and vital message for the man of today. and various sug- gestions were offered as to how it can make it's message attractive to the masses.
 At 9:30 o'clock refreshments were served and at many of the tables in- formal discussions Of the subject of the evening continued.
 Next week the forum will move to the Kensington Congregational church, where it will hold it's next three meetings Enhancement of details of the next meeting will be made later.
 To Double Working Force When the new $75.0O0 addition to the G. F.. Prentice Mfg. Co. is com pletcd the working force of the company will be doubled. it was learned today from A. B. Porter. secretary and treasurer of the com pany.
 At the present time the factory employs approximately 150 persons. The floor space will be doubled un- der the proposed program and more help will be required. Mir. Porter said.
 The c. r.. Prentice Co. has been in existence since 1912 and annually there has been a large increase in business. The past year was es- pecially successful and it was after the company had completed its in- ventory that it decided 1t should ex- pand. It specializes in buckles. metal trimmings for clothing, and auto- matic fasteners.
 To Inauguratc Season Plans are under way for one of the most successful seasons in the 22 years that Mattabesett Fishing association has been in existence, and already the work of stocking the Kensington Paper Goods pond and the reservoir near the bungalow on the Meriden road has begun. An effort is made annually to hold i the membership to 130 and this year {this mark was retained. Although 24 new members were enrolled, 100 names have been placed on the ap. plication list.
 Six new boats have been pur. chased and will be available at the opening of the fishing season or : May i. R. H. Graham is president of the association and Inc head. quarters will be at Hart's bum, allow Ienicn 1DcvOtiOns Judas" will be the topic upon , which Rev. John J. keane of St. Jo- ] seph's church. New Brita n, will
 speak at the Lenten devotiors al st Paul's church. Father kea ,e will