New Britain herald., 1921-06-15

The committee in charge would be grateful to hear from anyone if they have an idea as to where would be the best place to pitch the tents. The Ber- lin people are cnthused over the idea of having q Chautauqua here this summer and because more towns are having them it has been ound possible to send a play director along with the organization although itwas not stated in the contract. The Chautaqua will play here four days with a change of program daily. If it is a success in Berlin this year financially as well as socially. an attempt will be made to have it an annual affair.
 Festival Nets $IO
 Mrs. Ralph Carter, chairman of the social committee of the Worthington Community Center stated this morn ing that the strawberry and ice cream festival held yesterday afternoon net ted the society $40. From the time the festival started at 6:3O P. m. until it ended the grounds were well filled with people and everything was sold out long before the time cam for the people to go home.
 Dr. Bell Dismissed.
 Because of failure of the state police to appear against Dr. John Bell of New Haven, his case was dis missed last evening by Judge Gris- wold in the town court. Dr. Bell was implicated in an accident which occurred at the railroad crossing of the Berlin -MiddIetown branch line on the turnpike several months ago.
 James B. slein of Springfield, Mass. was arrested last night by Constable Ventres for reckless driv- ing on Berlin street. He was fined 5000 and costs by Judge Griswold last night.
 Walter Cook to Speak.
 Troop Nos. Boy Scouts of America will hold a special meeting on Thurs day evening of this week in the Ken sington Congregational church at 7:45 o'clock. At this time Walter O. Cook of New Britain will give an il- frustrated lecture on scout activities. MT. Cook was a long time resident of New Britain and we'll liked there. He has been scout master and scout executive in that city for many years. He served in the late war and saw service in France. He will also have charge of the Boy Scout camp at Cedar Lake this coming summer and is well posted on all Scout news so that his talk on Thursday should be interesting to all.
 All scouts of the town with their parents, as we'll as the entire com munity is cordially invited to be pres ent at this lecture. l.. +. Goodrich, scoutmaster, has arranged to make it one of the most interesting events of the year. 4 large attendance is looked forward to.
 Local Woman Authorcss.
 The Junior Dramatic club of the New Britain Y. W. C. A. will. on Thursday night, present two short sketches in the auditorium of that building. It of local interest to note that both of the plays to be given were written by Miss Marjorie Moore of Kensington. One is entitled Angels and the other The Amber Necklace" Miss Moore has written many short plays and it is expected that several of her friends will go to New Britain to see the presentation of her latest offerings.
 Attend Dog Roast"
 About thirty employees of the Con- necticut Light and Power company of New Britain held q dog roast" at the home Of Miss Sadie Bittner in Beckley last evening. Refreshments were served and games were played.
 F.. H. ". Meeting.
 The Emma Hart Willard Parents and Teachers association of Kensing- ton will hold its monthly June meet ing at the Ledge school on Thursday evening at 7:15 o'clock. All members are urged to attend this meeting as it will be tho last one at taG 1uaSsI uia,l