New Britain herald., 1915-06-19

where hrOn next studied he em bla- zoned his name in the athletic hall of fame He played on the college football team for four years and was one of it's most. capable basketball players. The local boy was further honored by being chosen captain of the track team for the past two suc- cessive years.
 The college record for high jump ing was broken by Kron and no ath- lete in the institution has yet been able to wrest the laurels from him.
 After graduating Kron will probab-s ly accept a position at teaching as he has already received several flatter- ing officers. He has not yet decided which to choose.
 School Board Pays Annual Visit.
 Superintendent of the Schools J. w. Dows accompanied by Arthur l.. Woodruff, Frank F. Day, John T. Mo- lumphy and John A. Moore, mem- bers of the school board, made the annual inspections of the local schools yesterday afternoon. The trip was made in MT. Dows' automobile. The East Berlin school, the South school, the Blue Hills school, the Kensington Grammar school and the old Ledge school, which has been closed for about eight years were visited.
 At the East Berlin school the walls were found to have leaks, which greatly weakened them. These will be repaired immediately, as the dan- ger will become more serious as time wears on. The foundation will be strengthened with cement. It is the plan of the school board to bring this before the taxpayers and have the condition remedied this summer.
 The board expressed keen gratin- cation at the conditions which existed around the Kensington Grammar school. Through the efforts of the teachers and, a few generous per- sons Norway naples were recently planted about the grounds, greatly adding to the surroundings.
 At the Blue Hills school several minor repairs will have to be made. such as installing new locks, repair The walls also are badly in need of kalsomining.
 Soliciting Committee Chosen.
 Plans for raising money to defray the expenses incurred by the lights extending from the depot to the American Paper Goods factory were discussed at a public meeting held last evening in the Kensington library.
 committee consisting of James J. T'itzsimons, Tax Collector Charles F. Lewis, Miss Adele Bassett' and Charles B. Wright were chosen to so- licit subscriptions.
 It is probable that an entertani- ment will be given in the near future, the proceeds going to help pay for the lights. A report of the progress made by the committee will be given at the next meeting to. be held, Friday even- ing, June 25, at 3 o'clock, at the library.
 Local Girl Wins Prize.
 It was announced at the gradua- ton exercises held at the Middlesex hospital last evening that Miss Freda Lund of this place, one of the grad uates, received first prize for the highest standing among the students. The prize was based upon both the practical and theoretical work of the students.
 Clarence Lund, a brother of Miss Lund, graduated from the Middletown High school yesterday afternoon be- ing the youngest member of the class.
 Berlin Congregational Church.
 "A Vital Christian Touch will be the subject of Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor of the Berlin Congregational church, at the services tomorrow morning at 10:45 o'clock.
 The Sunday school class will meet at noon.
 The regular meeting Of the Chris