New Britain herald., 1917-10-17

alleged anarchists are said to have been exceptionally quiet. It Is known that during the summer months they met frequently in Kensington. choos- ing a different place for their rem dezvous each time, in order to avoid suspicion. After the apprehension of the New Britainites it was thought by local officials, the gang here took fear and disbanded. Although a close watch was kept on the movements of the suspected leaders, it is said, their recent meeting place is still secret.
 It is now believed that the gang has been holding frequent meetings under the cover of darkness at some secluded place on the outskirts of Kensington.
 Minister Surprised on Birthday.
 Rev. E. F. Lounsbury pastor of the Kensington Methodist church, was pleasantly surprised last evening, when about 50 members of his parish called at his home to Congratulate him on the anniversary of his birth. Rev. MT. Lounsbury. yesterday passed his 72d milestone.
 In honor of the occasion, the m1n- 1 ister was presented with purse of gold, as a token of esteem. The pres- | entation was made by Charles F.. ! Lewis. Rev. MT. Lounsbury respond 1 ed and thanked those present and the 1 members of his parish for their kind l nesses.
 Rev. MT. Lounsbury came to Ken sington about year and a half ago. l During his short stay here he has 1 made hundreds of friends because of his pleasing personality and genial 1 disposition. Before accepting call from the Kensington Methodist 1 church, he wac the pastor of the Untonville Methodist church for six years. Rev. MT. Lounsbury has not 1 confined his entire attention to church matters but is also interested in all public activities which will help i'm prove tho community.
 1 During the evening those present retired to the church parlors where refreshments were served.
 Double Wedding Today.
 Two pretty fall weddings took plac. in Kensington. at 2 o'clock this after noon at the Burdtck homestead, wher George E. Burdick took Miss Hollie Bark1ey of Fairview street. New Britain as his bride and MT. Burdick'! Miss Doris Burdtck. was married tt Miss Barkley's brother, Howard Bark. ley. The ceremonies were perform et by Rev. Samuel A. B1ske pastor o1 the Berlin Congr rcgattonal church Each cauple attended {the ather aa l best man and bridesmaid.
 | Following the wedding ccremonfes to which 8 number of guests and re. iatives had been invited q reception was held.
 There aro number of unusual fea. lures ii, tie double wedding Rott
 brides are only 17 years of aga old. respectively. Another ,,nusua
 feature was that four maria St l licenses Ware secured. Not knowing
 that if is nacessavy to secure a mar riaga license in the town wtare tht cererac1y is performed. licenses wer, obtained nt tiie New Britain towf clerks office several dsys ago Learn ing that New Britain licenses wert null ir tIehs;oeton d hurTad trip WAL
 made to Town Clerk Shsw's offia' yesterday and two other 1ioense
 were aae""ad Because of tbe youti
 Of Inc btidea, ':'a co:1sent of the ra
 apectira parents lad to ba oDtairet r'"'~~ '',o t:censos were, granted.
 Following the wedding Teceptio. bC;n couples left on honeymoon trip the destination of which has no been diVulged, Upon their return they will make their home in Ken
 sington.
 1 Buy a Liberty Bond. 'l Although returns have not yet bsss