New Britain herald., 1921-10-18
inf1ammable material nearby.


 The flames could be seen for a great distance and although it was early in the morning a large number of people were attracted to the fire It is estimated that the loss would amount to about $4,500. This is cov- cred by heavy. insurance and the furniture was also covered by insur- ance. The fire at the Pajor home is the second serious one Kensington has had within the past few days and is only another link added in the chain of necessity for running water and fire department in this town.
 Jailed For Non-Support.
 A man wno refuses to even look at hi1~owr children in the court room, .rrfre1y 1cseI ves more punishment than 60 days in jail. according to Judga George Griswold, who bound Thomas Barrows of this town over to the next term of the superior court under bonds of $500.
 The case of Barrows, who ia 39 years of age, was heard by Judge Griswold and Prosecutor Lewis last evening. He was brought in on 8 charge of non-support to which he pleaded guilty. Tn default of bonds
 
 the Hartford jail by State Policemen Tomanio and Buddies, where he will await trial at the December term Of the higher court.
 Barrows, who made his homo in Beckley with his family, has been missing from town since last May and was not caught until Saturday of last l week in Hartford. He is vender of | toys and articles of amusement and it is said he spends much of his time in the summer months following car nivala and circuses from town to | town. His wife died about five years | ago and left him with two children. | Since their mothers death, the chill | dren have been cared for by their step-mother, but it is claimed that Barrows has failed to supply for their | support for tho past two years Both tho children. one boy and tho other a. girl, were in the court last night and their father would not even | look at them. The two children arc | very attractive and Judge Griswold l and Prosecutor Lewis both condemn ed any man who would turn his back on two such lovely children."s r. and 1T. Meeting.
  ents' and Teachers association of East Berlin will meet Wednesday eve ming of this week. The meeting will | bo held in the form of a reception to l the teachers and a large attendance | ia expected.
 Loca! Athlete Leaves. l Thomas Basile for the past four years resident of Berlin has moved |. D. Iose ing this town loses one of the best athletes in local circles. During his four years in Berlin, he proved tc | ba 8 popular player with the Acorr football and baseball teams. AS 2 football player, he filled the position of right halfback and never fumble6 tho ball while playing for the team He played center field on the baseball team of which he was also captain His wonderful catches and long hit made him an exceptional player. liar ry McCarroll, manager of the Acorl football team stated this morning tha the members of the team regret to se' Basle go.
 Motherhood Meeting.
 l The first regular meeting of tn Berlin Motherhood club for the nev season will be held at the Communit. house on Thursday afternoon. Mis- Margaret Stack, state division healtl nurse. will address, the members an, will have as her subject, Proper die for babies." Miss Stack will be re membered by many as having spoken a previous meeting of the club i June. All young mothers in the tow are asked to attend this gathering possible.
 Basketball Saturday.
 The first basketball game of tn ' season will be played in the town ha 7 on Berlin street, Saturday evening (
 this week. The newly organized Bei
 lin town team will stack themselve 5 against the Independents of Meridel The former team which will play a