New Britain herald., 1919-10-16

weeks vacation with friends and rela- 1 tives.
 Harold German of Hartford is visit l ing with friends here today l The safety lines at the passenger 1 depot were being repainted this morn ing as the old ones were becoming undiscernible
 Opening of Series. Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock marks the opening of the first of the series of characterization lectures to be given in the Berlin Congregational church. Emma Hart Willard chapter of the D. A. R. is hoping for a large attendance at the first meeting of the season. All of the members have been requested to be present at 3 o'clock sharp, as the program will be presented at 3:30 o'clock, at which time the meeting will be open to all.
 Henry T. Burr the speaker for tomorrow, was formerly principal of the State Normal school and was en- gagged in Americanization work dur Ing the war. He was asked to be at the head of the permanent committee on AmericanizatiOn, but was per- suaded to go to New Britain to under take special work in the same line in the Landers, Frary and Clark fac tories there. He is sure to have a story of timely interest to all.
 Lost-A Truck.
 A peculiar incident happened 10 two auto trucks yesterday afternoon in front of the Berlin post office when one of the trucks, which was being lowed by the other, broke away Both trucks were loaded with merchandise bound for Worcester, Mass. and the rear truck had had engine trouble below Meriden, necessitating towing for the rest of the journey. Just as the trucks came down Main street, the man at the wheel of the rear olle applied the brakes. with the result that the towing rope broke. The sudden release of the rope caused the rear truck to skid, making three complete circles before hitting the curb.
 The first truck continued upon it's journey, unaware that the rope had broken away. About half an hour later the missing driver and his truck hove into sight. With a sheepish grin, the chauffeur explained that he was not aware that he had lost his tow until he had reached Newington, as he had not noticed anything wrong at the time the rope parted.
 Motherhood Club Meets.
 The Motherhood club held it's first meeting of the season yesterday at the home of Mrs A. L. Woodruff, president of the club. Miss Dorothy nf ent and addressed the club on "Feed- ing of Our Boys and Girls" There will be one meeting every month to be held at the homes of the members of the organizat ton and it is pIanne to have speakers from out of town to address the club on the different occasions
 Prepares Budget
 The annual town meeting, at which the budget for the coming year was passed upon, was held last evening. The budget announced by the finance board will total S91.OOO The increase over the previous year is on account of the 5000 appropriation for the new East Berlin road and the s42.9OO for the school board To meet rho increased running expenses there will be a reassessment of the entire town with corresponding increase in fhc tax rate. The assessors began thair work of req ssessing this rOrnino and will continue their labors for the nex+ two weeks.
 WANTED-An ld-fashiOned head bag, pair Of colored glass candlesticks. old brass or iron andirons. Tel. 466-3 or Box POS, Berlin. 1O-162dx