New Britain herald., 1922-02-07

being that of the Donnelly Brick com Dapy in kensington It has been nec- essary to call on the New Britain fire department to aid and this is an added expense to the town by which nothing is gained. If the money was spent in q local department more would be realized, it is believed.
 The schools and other public places would also be greatly benefited inas- much as the pressure would be great CT and water could be easily obtained on the third and fourth floor Of build ings whereas at present it is difficult to draw water above the second floor.
 Town Farm Committee
 The committee which was appoint ed to investigate the sale and dis posal of the town farm will meet on Thursday evening at the office of the town clerk at o'clock. This session has been called by Selectman George Carter who feels that definite action should be taken by the committee in the matter. Mr. Carter in accordance with hundreds of other residents of the town does not think that the farm should be sold at the present time and is in hopes that final vote will be taken Thursday night.
 Blue Kills Team Defeated.
 The well known Blue Hill setback team went down to defeat for the first time in five years at the hands of Judge William Mangan's team of New Britain last evening. The score was 211 to Is in favor of Judge Mangans players. John Conlon is captain of the losing team.
 The game last evening was played at the home of Norman Peck in Blue Hills. Following the game, refresh- ments were served. Those playing on the Blue Hills team were John Con- lon, Norman Peck, Fred Peck, Louis Maier, Karl and John Maier. The New Britain team consisted of Judge David Dunn, James kiniry, B. P. Moore and w. w. Pagan, the last two mentioned being from Kensington.
 Play Reading Tonight.
 A play reading will be given at the community house this evening at 8 o'clock. Lord Dunsanys "The Lost Silk Hat and Lady Gregory's The Workhouse Ward' will be read. The subject of the Irish drama will be discussed briefly by Walter Brown, dramatic critic for the Hartford Courant. The reading is being held under the auspices of the open forum committee of the Worthington com munity center. The public is cordial ly invited to attend.
 Thursday Bowling Schedule.
 The fourth in a series of matches being rolled on the Casino alleys in New Britain will be played on Thurs day night by the Kensngton Fratern- al league, The schedule for this, week is as follows: ..e
 Independents Vs. Drum Corps.
 Boosters vs. American Legion.
 Eagles vs. Tabs.
 Foresters vs. l.. X B.
 Berlin Grange Anniversary
 The 37th anniversary of the Berlin Grange will be observed in Grange hall on Damon's hill this evening at z o'clock Plans have been completed for an old fashioned supper to be served. The lecturer has also ar ranged a program to be given in the main assembly hall preceding the sup per.
 Berlin Briefs.
 Routine business was transacted at the meeting of the selectmen held in the Town hall last evening.
 The executive committee of the Richard Hubbard school Parents and Teachers association will meet this evening at the home of E. W. Mill drum in East Berlin to discuss plans for the February meeting of that as- sociation.
 Hiram Hurlburt, the rural carrier at the Kensington post office, is confined to his home with illness.
 A meeting of St. Paul's drum corps was held in the T. A. B. hall last evening.
 The funeral of William Leroy Pat terson was held this afternoon from the chapel of the Berlin Congregation al church at 2:3O o'clock. Rev. S. A. tiske officiated and burial was in Maple cemetery.
 E. B. Adams of Berlin is attending the annual meeting of the Eastern