New Britain herald., 1919-01-27

Mr. Morrison is a native Of Denver,
Colorado, and will start on his trip
home in the near future. Mr.. Nor
rison gave a lecture at Wilson's sta
ton, Windsor, Friday and was a guest
of Pearl Young while lecturing at that
town. During the last stages of the
war Mr.. Morrison was stationed near
the front line trenches and had the
opportunity of seeing and having a
number of exciting experiences
Talks With Cupid.
During the past few months cupid
has been very busy throughout this
community and the latest result of his
work Is the announcem of the en-
gagement of Miss Jeanette Baldwin,
daughter Of George H. Baldwin, the
local coal dealer TO Adelbert Lyons,
son of William W. Lyons, the proprie-
tor Of the Kensington Barber shop.
Mr. Lyons is at present in charge of
the electrical department Of the Meri-
den Electric Heating and Lighting
company.
Drum Corps Rehearsal.
st. PauPs Fife and Drum corps of
kensin gton will hold its first meeting
and rehearsal this evening at the par
ish hall. Owing to the recent war
the corps dropped all activities but
will again organize. All persons,
mem bers of the society, wishing to
be members of the drum corps are
requested TO be present at this even
ing's meeting which will be, called
promptly at 8 o'clock Peter Nc
Cram, who has been instructor of
those entering the drum corps, has
again been secured to teach and Will
attend the meeting, A dance will be
given in the future to raise money for
new equipment.
Post Office Nearly Finished.
The new post Office which is being
constructed at Kensington is well I'M
der way. All electric wiring has been
installed and H. H. Damon, the local
plumber who was awarded the con-
tract of putting in all the plumbing,
has completed all his work. The
post office will probably be ready for
occupancy early in February. Post
master William w. Pagan has made
all preparations for the immediate
changing of offices. Film kilby,
owner of the Kilby Square, was in
town today and said the old office
will be occupied by J. Perette, the
local cobbler, whose shop was de-
stroyed by fire over year ago
Miss T.. A. WILDER Back Again.
Miss l.. A. WILDER, the local au-
thoress, who has betn staying at New
York city directing her latest play
"Whispering Hearts," arrived home
this morning Miss WILDER is very
much plea sed with her latest success
as her play has a six months contract
with large house in PHILADELPHIA
Miss WILDER will probably continue
with her work at her home.
James Mccarthy Discharged.
James Mccarthy. the we'll known
grappler, has been discharged from
the Merchant Marine and arrived in
town today. Mccarthy has been in
the service for over six months, sta
toned at Boston, and will resume
his position in New Haven for the
future. Mccarthy states that he has
had some excellent training and will
re-enter the wrestling game In the
near future His training partner
will probably be Ventres.
Light System Inspected
After receiving numerous com
plants in regard to the lights on Ber-
lin street, the electric light company
inspected the clock system which is
located near the trolley car barn on
the street and reports that the fact
that the clock was out of order was
the cause of the poor service that the
town has been receiving for the past
few months. The clock has been re
paired and the lights will go on at
p. M, and will re.lain on until mid