New Britain herald., 1917-11-19

a position in New Haven. where her parents reside.
 Miss Valenti has taught in Kensing- ton since the beginning of the fall session. During this short time she has made many friends and 1t is with much regret that it was learned that she Is to leave.
 Mrs. RakOWski Discharged.
 As no direct evidence was produced to show that the chickens which have Joseph Kingo in Kensington belonged to Mrs Julius Rakowski, the case against the woman was dismissed by Judge George G. Griswold in the town court Saturday afternoon.
 Mrs. Rakowski's son testified that after receiving notice from MT. Kinso that their chickens were trespassing on his property and that he would re- sort to the court If the nuisance was not stopped, the fowl have been kept in an enclosure.
 Autodst Discharged.
 AS State Policemen Pinnell and Mitchell failed to appear in court Sat urday afternoon to testify against Worthington Reynolds of Bridgeport, who was arrested by them for speed ing, the man was discharged by Judge Griswold. MT. Reynolds was arrested last week but asked an adjournment to secure counsel.
 New Britain Boys Fined.
 Veristo Dessaceo and Tony Cabrise of New Britain, both about fifteen years of age, were fined $1 and costs, totaling $5 for setting fire to Fred Nortons lots in Kensington Saturday. The fathers of the boys appeared in court and testified to their sons pre- vious good behavior. It was only through the timely assistance of farm help that the fire, which might have resulted disastrously, was extingu1shed before much damage was done. To Be Tried for Speeding. Charles F. Stevens, a Boston steel manufacturer will appear before l Judge Griswold tomorrow morning on | the charge of driving his automo bile l through Berlin at a reckless rate of . speed. MT. Stevens was arrested by l citing race, last Friday.
 The Old Peabody Pew. With every detail for the presenta- ! tion of "The Old Peabody Pew" com pleted the play which is to be given 1 tomorrow evening at the Berlin Con- ] gegational church under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society, should 1 prove to be a marked success A : large number of tickets have been disposed of and a good-sized audience 1 is expected. An excellent musical program has also been arranged for the occasion
 Miss Mary s. Han Mrs. Charles
 Allen and Miss Stella Yeaman, of the ] First M cthodist church choir, Meri 1 den, will render organ selections and ! songs. Miss Hall was formerly or i ganist in the Berlin Congregational l church.
 1 The following are the characters in the play:
 | The Carpet Committee of the Dor
 cas- society:
 1 Mrs. Baxter, the minister's wife .. ...... Miss Elizabeth P. Wilcox
 Mrs. Burbank, president of the Dor i; cas- society .... Miss Hattie Roys
 Mrs. Miller, wife of Deacon Mil i Ter, the sexton ............ ] ....... Miss Alice Welles Huston <! Mrs. Sargent, a village historian :. i ........... Mrs. w. w. Barcke et1 1 The Widow Buzzell, willing to take second risk Mrs. Robert Demine 1 Miss Labelia Brewster who is no
 lover of men -. Mrs. A. R. Savage /, Miss Maria Sharp, quick of speech l and sound of heart ........ ! .... -. -. Mrs. Garner Goodwin Miss Nancy Wentworth. who has