New Britain herald., 1916-09-30

Berlin, the votes will be cast in the barber shop and in East Berlin, in Athletic hall. From present indica- lions, the vote will be the largest ever cast at a town election. The officials of the various polling places will be chosen from among those present at the opening of the pells
 For Community Interest.
 That there will be a five day session of the national Chauta uqua here next summer seems a certainty, according to reports heard from representative of that association, A. M. Wecht. MT. Wecht spoke at a meeting following the service at the Berlin Congregation al church, Thursday evening and con- siderable interest was aroused among those present He is now canvassing in various parts of the town and is meeting with considera ble success
 The national Chautauqua has met with success in every place so far visited. The association furnishes speakers of national prominence and it's meetings are educational as we'll as entertaining. It has always re- v1ved much community interest in various places. The session lasts five days and during that period is the means of bringing citizens from diff ferent parts of the town together and making them better acquainted. One Ot it's strongest features, according to the representative, is that it has much to do in getting rid of sectionalism
 Suffragists Pleased.
 
 party are extremely we'll pleased with the result of their efforts of their work at the Berlin Fair. According to report issued from the state head quarters at Hartford, lteratu to the amount of $80 was sold during the week. This was far in excess of the amount sold at the Charter Oak fair.
 Aside from the pecuniary gain, the members feel that the interest of their movement enhanced by the dis tr1bution of literature which when read by the townspeople, will have much to do with the final success of the movement.
 Swedish Republicans Meet.
 The Swedish Republican club met Tn the town court room last evening and transacted considerable amount or business. President Adolph John son presided and practically everx member was present. After the meet Ing, a social hour was enjoyed, dru- ing which refreshments were served.
 Supper a Success.
 Under the auspices of the Woman's Aid society of the Berlin Congrega- tlonal church, the first supper of the season was held last evening" and it proved to be a success in every Way. The attendance was approximately eighty. Although the elements raged without, the forethought of the com mlttee in charge of the affair was too much for them. In decorating the tables, candles were placed on them simply for decorative purposes, but the wind blew a limb of tree in front Of the Jacobs place. and when it fell 1t knocked down the wire and. as a result, the church was left in dark ness. However, the candles proved useful as we'll as ornamental, and the supper was finished
 After the supper, an informal en- tertainmcnt was held. Several selec- tions. vocal and musical were ren- dcTcd and short addresses on "Vaca- ticnal EXpCrien ces'' were given by Rev. s. A. Fiske, Major Frank L. Will COX and Miss Fanny GrisWold.
 At the Churches.
 Kensington Congregational Church, Rev. Carleton Hagen, pastor-Morn- ing worship tomorrow at 1O:45