New Britain herald., 1920-03-22

shade, giving promise of higher tenn perature before the end of the day. Berlin street was practically cleared of snow at noon, the hot sun having proved effective as a snow-disposinS agent.
 Farming to Begin Soon.
 Berlin farmers, despite the fact that there still remains some snow on the ground, are beginning to get the land in readiness for the planting of the spring crops. The usual cover ing of fertilizer is being given the crop lands, Frost in the ground is reported to be three feet deep, but Wfthal, planting will be started by the middle of April is the assurance it being argued that the lateness of the season will see spring coming in with a rush.
 Hearing On Account.
 There will be a hearing on the ad- ministration account of the late Julius Collins before Judge B. F. Gaffney in the New Britain probate court, Satur- day, March z7, at o'clock in the morning.
 To Drain Brick Pits.
 With few exceptions. nearly every brick pit in town is filled with wa ter and ice to a depth of several feet. Before spring operations can be started, the water will be drawn off by steam pumps. Every winter the brick pits become catch basins for the melting water from the streets and surrounding lands. It costs some owners as high as $500 a year to keep the pits clear of water.
 To Hold Anniversary.
 East Berlin lodge, Knights of Py- thias, will hold an anniversary social and supper at their Eall Thursday evening of this week. Invitations have been sent out to all friends and members of the lodge for the occa- sion. A comedy skit will be presnt- ed by members ofethe lodge. Whist will be played during the evening.
 Mrs. Mary Naslc.
 Mrs. Mary xNagle, for many years a resident of KensinGton, died at the home Of her sister, Mrs. Louis Bur nett, of New Haven. yesterday morn ing after a short illness. She left short time ago for a visit with her sister and had intended to return here this week The funeral will be held from St Paurs church a o clock to- morrow morning.
 East Berlin Items.
 MT. and Mrs. James Holigan spent Sunday in MiddIetoWn. the guests of Mrs. J. Corel.
 Mrs. R. o. Clark and daughter, Ruth. left today for a short trip to ] Chicago
 Mrs. E. V. Read spent yesterday with her mother. Mrs. E. G. Hazel wood of West Cromwell. Henry Bartrum, who was badly in- jured at the Connecticut metal plant last Friday. is improving. Robert Cole, the grocer. expects to enter the coal business this summer. Thomas Read of Middletown visited relatives in town yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Holigan en- tertained out of town relatives over ] the weekend.
 Miss Florence Carns has been ap- pointed instructor at one of the south i ern colleges for young women. Up to l the time of her appointment she was i recreation secretary of the Lakewood 1 x. J.. Y. w. C. A.
 Harold Clark is building a fireplace 1 in the former Hathaway residence i which he has purchased. He is alter 1 ing the interior of the house, making l it over into colonial style. The K. of P will hold it's regular 1 meeting tomorrow evening. Brothers Enlist. George w. and Robert w. Hanford. ! sons of MT. and Mrs. F. F. Aanford, have enlisted in the Navy for a two year period. They left this morning for Newport. where they will enter ys-. xySNI iv3