New Britain herald., 1916-03-18

ind It's source. The local power house supplies the Middletown and Hart ford, Middletown and Meriden and Middletown and Middlefeld lines
 Dramatic Clubs Success.
 The members of St. PauPs Ora matic society covered themselves with glory last night at their initial performance. The opinion about town this morning was that each artist had acquitted himself in a creditable manner. The lines were spoken in way that showed much conscien tous care had been bestowed on the rehearsals and study. The play, "Sharun Aroon" was a typical Irish piece. depicting the pleasures and tribulations of life on the Eemerald Isle. The members conducted them selves as though they had been on the stage for some time and their work may well be compared to that of many professionals. The attend ance, while good, was not up to OK pectations. which may be attributed to the indictment weather However, those who attended were amply re- paid for facing the cold Wintry blasts. So even was the action of the piece carried out, it would be impossible to pick out one of the company, who
 
 second act the girls were presented with huge bouquets from their admir- CTS in the audience. Miss Adele Mur- ray, under whose direction the play was staged, was also the recipient of 8 bouquet. Prior to the play, Me 1 Keon's orchestra rendered a delight 1 ful musical program and at inter- missions, Miss Anna CarbO favored 1 with vocal solos. After the perform l ance dancing was enjoyed until 1 late hour. The cast of characters in 1 the play follows:
 1 Shaun Aroon." Philip Pagan; i Lord Fermoy, Harry McKeon; Fer gis Riordan, William Ryan; Dan 1 O'Grady, Henry Pagan; Tom O'Grady Frank McKeon; Old Jennings. Rob- l ert Corr; Ripper. Butler Roche; Pat l rick, Michael Hart: Mrs O'Grady Rose Fitzsimmons; Molly, Anna Ca rey; Maggie, Kathryn Mckeon.
 To Hold Pigeon Race.
 The railroad pond in Kcnsington will be the scene of the start of g. pigeon race tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock Robert Crossland of Hart ford will liberate about thirty racing l pigeons at that time. A cordial invi- tation is extended to anyone inter ested to participate in the starting ex- ercises.
 Captures Attendance Banner.
 The EpWorth league of the Ken s;ngtOn Methodist Episcopal church captured the attendance banner of the New Britain group rally, which was held in Trinity Methodist Episcopal church, New Britain, last night This makes the fourth time the local lcaguers have captured the banner In the 1915-1916 year
 Snow Drifts.
 Despite the hard work done by the town teams on the Turnpike road yes- terday that thoroughfare Is prac. tcally impossible today. The town l men and teams succeeded in clearin z a path, but when they attempted to return over the same route it was found the snow had drifted back. Work was commenced in digging out the roads in Blue Hills this morning and from present indications the men and teams will be forced to continue their labors over the Sabbath, if q / clear path is to be had
 St Paul's K. C. Church.
 Rev. J. c. Brennan, pastor. Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart church, East Berlin, tomorrow morn- ing at o'clock and at St. Paul's S church, kensin gton, at 10 o'clock
 Kensington VI. F.. Church. . Rev. E. M. Pickop, pastor. Ser