New Britain herald., 1922-12-28

Last night it started to rain, q nice warm rain, and everyone felt that it would melt the snow off the streets and sidewalks, making walking and driving that much better. When dawn came it was found that the rain had turned to snow and that the Mlnu had shifted to the northeast.
 The trolley cars had difficulty in moving when they struck places where' the water had frozen to the rails Pedestrians were forced to watch their step when walking on the icy sidewalks and automobiles were in constant danger of skidding into the curb or off the road.
 Trains were off schedule this morn Ing, the $50 from Hartford arrN ing nearly 30 minutes late The wheels of several of the engines that passed through had great difficulty in grip ping the rails, causing the wheels to spin and the engine to remain almost stationary Ice on the rails seemed to be the main trouble.
 The assessors were unable to be present at the town hall this morning )n account or the StOrn.
 Will Meet This Evening 1 Bolton Kasica post, American Le- zion, will hold Its annual meeting and alection of officers this evening at T. A. B. hall in Kensington. After the meeting smoker will be held and it s expected that speaker will be present.
 ,1, |. ,~c l., k tx, bring one cX-serviceman who is not | member, this being part of the. nen bership drive being carried on by he local post
 The program for the evening is in .harge of Lawrence Southard and Barry McCue.
 Berlin grange will hold it's installa- ion of officers at the grange hall on January 1G The new officers are Claude Stevens, master; Fred l.. Peck. ,versecr; Mrs. Grace Ventres lectur- 1T; George Tryon, steward; Leslie Watkins, assistant steward; c. M Weldon chaplain; George B. Carter, reasurer; Mrs. E. E. Adams, secrc- ary; B. w, North. gatekeeper; Am2 :. Peck, Ceres; Myra Brown, Pomona: Helen Skinner Flora; lady assistant teward, Mrs. Ada Gwatkin.
 Comply With Request
 The carrier on the village route in said this morning that all ut five houses have mail receptacle 'ey n the front of their houses. Proper Y owners who have not yet complied with the request have until Monday to omply with the postmaster's request.
 Items of Interest
 The regular weekly prayer meeting ional church this evening, after which the standing committe of tho hurch and the committee of the Ecclesiastical society ! yill meet.
 Miss Doris Honiss, daughter of Mir. 1 nd Mrs. F. F. Honiss, attended the l ance which the Alpha Delta Sigma l raternity of New Britain gave at the l huttle Meadow club last evening.
 g. East Berlin Items
 The Sunday school of the Sacred | Ieart church will hold it's Christmas rec exercises in the church Friday | yening. All are invited to attend.
 The local members of Bolton-Ka | a Post, American Legion, will attend | he meeting at kensington this eve ing.
 Local members of the Order of .astern Star attended the meeting | nd installation of officers at Crom | ell last evening.
 The library will be open Friday ! fternoon from 3:3D to 5:30 and in ne evening from 7:30 to 9;30 o'clock pr the. exchange of books.
 The next meeting of the Modern ,oodmen will be held Thursday eve ing, January 1.
 Mir and Mrs. William Fogette have sturned to their home on Cottage rect after spending the past few avs as the guests of their daughter, Irs Frank Risley in Hartford.
 The Progressive Reading Circle will old it's annual meeting and election officers at the home of Mrs. M. B. azen Tuesday evening, January 2.
 The Junior league enjoyed a Christ las party in the Methodist church arlors Wednesday morning. Gifts ere exchanged and refreshments ,rved.