New Britain herald., 1920-03-24

makes it necessary that the children be given prompt attention, and the state comm iSSion, when advised of the case, informed Dr. Griswold that at least five days notice would have to be given before any attention could be given. The children cannot be put in the almshouse as there is state law that prevents their admittance. The county home will not take children under 4 years and the Polish orphan age report no more room for new cases. The Swedish orphanage was similarly filled up.
 As a last resort Selectman Griswold called the matter to the attention of the officials of the New Britain town house. In the meanti1neN the oldest of the children, a 9-year-old girl, is keeping the little family together.
 Back on Job.
 James Wrenn, who has been in Ire land to claim the estate left by de- ceased uncle, WAS back on his job this morning on the Berlin line. His many friends were glad to see him again after his trip. Robert Murray, one of the regular motormen on the local line, was off duty today.
 Roads Are Muddy.
 With the warm weather of the past few days the frost is coming out of the ground, leaving the roads in a muddy condition. Fortunately there are few dirt roads in the main lanes of travel The East Berlin road is a vast eXpanse of mud and water, but due to the rock foundation, the mud is only the surface. The Matta- besset is beginning to rise, owing to the melting ice and snow, but it is not thought that it will reach it's former height.
 Grange Carnival
 The ladies of the Berlin grange have completed preparations for the fair and carnival to be held in Grange hall April 15 and 16. The organiza- ton is in need of new dishes, furniture and numerous other items of equip ment which the women members of the grange propose to furnish with the proceeds of tho carnival
 Joseph Sperioni.
 The death of John Sperioni of Berlin, occurred yesterday in Meriden where he was employed by the Aher- thaW Construction company in the building of plant for the New De- parture company. According to re- port, he was pushed off the building by a hoisting machine and sustained a broken neck.
 East Berlin Items.
 A. NJ. Dresse. formerly in the plum bing department of the Stanley Rule and Level company of New Britain, has purchased the plumbing business of Edson Bowers and took possession today. The old black smith shop on the estate is to be rcopened. it is reported
 Four grand lodge officers of the Knights of PNthia.s were entertained at the local lodge last evening. A buffet lunch was served after which there was a social
 Several local young men have taken steps to form an orchestra and the first rehearsal is expected to be held within a week.
 Tomorrow evening an anniversa ry celebration will be held in K. of r. hall by the local lodge. Many invi- tationS have been sent out and a large attendance is expected.
 Berlin Briefs.
 Grange Sewing circle met at the home of Miss Anna Reed of Sunset lane this afternoon. The meeting was in the nature of a surprise. as Miss Reed, who has been i'll for some time has sufficiently recuperated so that she can again meet her friends.
 Mrs. Burritt Ripple is confined to her home by illness
 Walter B.'Hart, who has been con- fined to his home for several weeks