New Britain herald., 1922-06-02

ing suit. 1t has also been reported
that the boys are swimming in other
points in town in the nude. Prose-
cutor c. F. Lewis warns all the boys
in the town that if they desire to go
swimming in the local ponds they
should at least wear tights.
Money to Hartford.
Town Clerk Arthur l.. Woodruff this
morning mailed a check of 1882 to the
office of the commissioner of domes-
tic animals in Hartford. The check
represents three fourths of the money
collected in Berlin for dog licenses.
The other .one-quarter belongs to this
town..
Lawn Festival Tonight.
A lawn festival will be staged this
evening near the Y. M. T. A. & B.
society building in Kensington at
1880 O'clock The affair is being
given under the auspices of group
of young women in the town. There
will be an entertainment which will
be provided by local talent. This
will be followed by dancing and re-
will be served.
Letter Is Received.
Town Clerk Arthur l.. Woodruff has
received letter from Howard Elliott,
chief special deputy in the office Of
the commissioner of domestic animals
him to furnish the select
men Of the town with list Of all
persons owning or harboring dog In
Berlin.
This list In turn will be given to
the local dog warden by the select
men SO that he may have 1t In his
possession during his investigation of
the enforcement Of the law. He Is
asked to look at the list to see II the
dog Is registered or not.
Representative to Legislature.
Although 1t is early In the year for
people to begin discussing fall poll
ties, many In Berlin have been seek
Ing information as to who will be the
next representative from this town in
the state legislature.
Francis Deming, secretary and
treasurer OF the Berlin Savings bank
Is at present the local representative
and the sentiment OF many residents
'avors retaining Mr.. Deming in that
position for a term of two more
years.
Mr.. Deming has not been asked as
to whether or not he would accept
The nomination if he were re-appoint-
I'd.
Still again the question of having
l representative from Kensington also
~ ond peop]o In That sectiop
If the town believe that 1t is their
urn to elect a, representative. There
ire still others who believe, however,
hat the town should not be divided
n such political matters and should
oe as 1T really is, one town.
Notes About Town.
A Masonic service will be held at
he Berlin Congregational church on
Sunday evening at 1880 o'clock. Rev.
samuel Fiske, pastor of the church
las invited the Masons of New Britain
md Plainville to attend. The Ma5ors
will assemble in front of the church
It 1920 o'clock,
A special meeting of the board OF
;electmen was held at the office OF
he town clerk last evening.
A supper will be served at the
meeting Of the Berlin Grange to be
leld on Tuesday evening of next week.
The weekly prayer nNting was
leld at the Berlin Congregational
,hurch last evening.
Plans are nearing completion for
he lawn fete to be staged next Fri
lay evening at the home Of Major and
Mrs. r. l.. Wilcox on Berlin street.
East Berlin Items.
There will be an old-tashioned
lance and social at the home of Mr..
Woke in West Cromwell his eve
ling. Thompson's orchestra Of New
Britain will furnish the music.
Mrs. s. Hazelwood of West Crom-
veil was visiting relatives in town
Thursday.
Miss Georgia Kelsey has returned
O her home on Main street after a
'isit with relatives in New Britain.
Mrs. John Frank of West Cromwell
S spending a few days as the guest
# relatives in Jamaica, L. L.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Steed of New
Britain were calling on relatives in
own last evening.
A number of the friends and parish
oners of Mr.. Mason rendered him a