New Britain herald., 1930-04-16

dance by the Italian American Slli- zens' club.
 Letters have been mailed to all the fraternal orders soliciting sug- gestions and aid in the campaign. With half the fund already raised and the many benefit activities to follow in the coming months, .the drive is expected to reach the $5o,- 900 mark without fail. Many large individual pledges are expected.
 PlainyilIc Grange Notes
 The regular meeting of Plainville Grange was held last evening in Grange hall on Pierce street. The third and fourth degrees were con- tcrred on a class of 15 candidates. Visitors were present from various Oranges. The third degree was con- ferred by the ladies' team and the fouth degree by the regular officers.
 Various dates were given for Grange activities. On April IT. Plainville Grange has been invited to Mad River. On Wednesday eve ming, April 30, the local Grange will present play.
 On next Tuesday afternoon. the ladies auxiliary of the Grange will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles Sheldon on Crown street. May will be Grange Sunday at Storrs. The next meeting of the local Grange on May will be featured by a program planned and given by the unmarried women in charge of Miss Mabel Johnson.
 Worthy State Master Lewis Tollcs and his wife were present at last , nights meeting.
 Parent Teacher Meeting
 The regular monthly meeting of the Parent Teacher association will be held this evening at o'clock in | the high school auditorium. A nom- | mating committee will be named 10 prepare a slate of officers for the coming year. By a change in the bylaws last year, the new officers will take office at the May meet ing of the association and. with the I pare, will serve through the coming school year.
 The speaker on the health pro- gram this evening will be Miss Gladys Goldthorpe, a representative of the Connecticut Dairy and Food council. Miss Golthorpe, in an illus trated talk. will emphasize the i'm portance of a properly balanced diet for the school child.
 The art exhibit prepared by the art pupils of all the Plainville schools will be shown in Rooms A. 42-43. This work has been complet- ed as part of the regular class work of the art classes and a varied dis. play of, high grade accomplishments will be on exhibition. The public k cordially invited to attend both the meeting and art exhibit
 Girl Scouts to Get Awards
 The Girl Scouts will meet tomor. row evening at 6:S0 o'clock in the high school gymnasium. The tender, foot scouts will receive their pins several girls will be given gold and silver stars for 100 per cent and 9C per cent attendance in the past year and ono girl will be awarded q gold bar for registration for three con- secutive years.
 The parents Of the Girl Scouts are cordially invited to attend this service.
 The Girl Scout troop committed wishes to thank all those who do- mated food for the sale which was held last Friday afternoon.
 Catholic Church Notes
 A high mass will be celebrated al the Church of Our Lady of Mercy tomorrow morning at 7:So o'clock ir honor of Holy Thursday. There %il be a procession by the children.
 The mass of the pre-sanctifiet will be celebrated on Good Frida, morning at 7:3o o'clock. There vii be the adoration of the cross.
 On Easter Saturday a high mas will be celebrated at 7:30 o'clock There will be the blessing ot th' Easter water and paschal candle.
 Early Morning Service
 On Sunday morning at 7:SC o'clock, the young peoples societies of the local churches will gather a the Methodist church for an Eastc, service. Each society will take par in the program. Lunch will b. served at the close of the service. Plainyillc Briefs
 Bishop w. J. Walls will preach a