New Britain herald., 1915-02-18

SlHce. Ine la1nlly now lives near the A. Nj. E. Zion church but until two weeks ao resided in Southinton.
 Sincere Irene left the government school, her mother said that she was like the Topsy of "Uncle Toms Cabin' fame She was impossible to manage, would steal, swear and lie and persist in getting into trouble.
 Since the family came to Southing- ton, Mrs Peckham said tbe girl had an affair" with young Mason She thought the girl was too young to have a lover and she did her best to separate them, but was unsuccessful. Explaining her allegations concerning the girls tendencies towards steal ing, the woman said that while the two were staying at the home of Mrs. Addie Mason (Sylvesters mother), Irene stole dresses and other cloth ing belonging to one of the Mason girls. She showed herself to be light fingered" on other occasions, but the victims of her stealing proclivities were invariably relatives and as a consequence the girl managed to keep out of court.
 Mrs. Peckham's testimony was cor roborated by another daughter, Della
 
 womans first marriage and is very dark skinned. She said that Irene was dsobedient, would tear her clothes when she was dissatisfied and her general conduct was such that life at the Peckham home was un- bearable.
 Through George s. Babcock, who was appointed by the court to act as h c,I of not guilty, but refused to say any thing in her own behalf While broken hearted over her sweetheart's deception, she stuck to him Loyalty in court and replying to questions from one could get any statement from her that might incriminate him or get him into trouble on her account.
 The grand jurors suggestion that she he committed to home for way ward girls was adopted by Justice Prior and she was sentenced to the New Haven institution.
 Irene's arrest was brought about by her mothers complaint yesterday. Sheriff Hart and other court officials had al long talk with her yesterday afternoon and attempted to show her the error of her ways. They then released her and sent her home. Mason called at the Peckham house last night and insisted on seeing the girl. There was a row as a result of Mrs. Peckhanl's objection and Irene accompanied by her sister, Julia, left the house, meeting Mason on the street. Irene was subsequently, de- serted, her erstwhile sweetheart leav- ing town with her sister Sheriff Hart found her later, forlorn and alone wandering about the streets. He locked her up.
 The police now want Mason for the disturbance ne is alleged to have created last night at the Pecllham home and they will make an effort to have him apprehended. When he left left town with Irenes sister, it is said, he expressed the intention of going to Hartford.
 May Have Banquet in April. While d date has not as yet been set for the annual banquet of the Business and Improvement associa- tion, a committee has already started work on the arrangem ents and if con- venent for speakers, who may ac- cept invitations, the event will take A
 An effort will be made to get eX- President w. H. Taft as the guest of honor. Prof. Taft was invited to speak at the banquet last year but gements previously made pre- 1 cluded any chance of his coming here | at the time. However, he promised | to attend this year providing he l could get away from his duties in l New Haven.
 President F. T. Wheeler has ap 1 pointed J. H. Trumbull. S. $. Gwil- | linn. H. A. Castle and E. H. Hills to l serve as a general committee and they 1 will select other members to assist 1 in looking after minor details.
 The committee is greatly encou- ragged by the interest taken in the banquet and there is no doubt about it's success.
 Gave Interesting Sermon.
 Before a congregation which taxed the capacity of the Church of our saviour, Ift. Rev. Chauncey E. Brew 5ter. Episcopal bishop of this diocese, confirmation to a class of seven last evening, subsequently, most interesting ser mon It was the bishops annual official visit to the parish and there was a large number of members as well as members of other denomina ions on hand to welcome him.
 Bishop Brewster selected for his ext The Flesh Lusteth Against the spirit" His sermon was most in spring and was given in eloquent 'ashion. It dwelt with the battle of he higher nature in man against his animal tendencies. His talk made 8 ieep impression on the large congre- ,ation.
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