New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-01

cided as to whether or not he would
again seek the position. He stated
that his friends are anxious to have
him throw his hat into the ring, but
as to whether or not he will, he will
leave for the future to decide.
Mr.. Carter said that the past year
has been an extremely successful one
from the standpoint of town affairs.
He remarked on the number of old
wooden bridges that have been replac-
ed by new concrete ones and pointed
out the fact that two permanent
| stretches of road have been built
which have been much needed for the
past several years, the section of
road from Main street, Kensington
to Upson's corner and the new con-
crete road connecting the Berlin turn
pike and the Pennington road, run
ming from the Worthington school
along School street. Mr. Carter call
ed attention to the fact that expenses
for all Improvements have been kept
within the provisions of this years
budget. The fiscal year ends Septem-
Der /.
Those wishing to change their party
affiliations will have a chance to do
so at the sessions of the registrars on
Friday of this week and on August 10.
From the other camps in town
nothing has been heard; evidently
they are not up and stirring as yet
1t is not known who the democrats
will bring into the field, as it is prob
able that they will not all unite upon
bringing Mr. Carter into office again.
1T isn't being done in politics." was
the way one man expressed it this
morning.
Entertainments Are Planned
The Kensington court of the Fores-
ters of America is now getting busy
on plans for activities for the coming
winter. There will be nothing in the
entertainment line before October,
but the affairs will continue at in
tervals throughout the season. 1t was
stated this mrning that several nov
city dances will be arranged and
series of plays will be given at the
hall for members of the lodge and |
their friends.
A meeting of the court will be held |
tomorrow evening at s o'clock in the |
hall for action on several items OF |
business.
Plans are also being made in the
court for big initiation of candi-
dates to take place some time in Sep
Lember.
Number is Changed
Those having business with the
Town clerk are asked to notice that
the number of the telephone in his Of
fee has been changed from 1915 to
,373-2.~
Funeral Of William Buckley
The funeral of William Buckley
vas held this afternoon at o'clock
rom the Berlin Congregational
church, Rev. Samuel A. Fiske officiat-
ng. Burial was in Maple cemetery.
Small Boys Annoying
Several people have remarked upon
he activities of a crowd of small boys
n kens!ngton. who spend most of
heir time getting into mischief Their
attest escapade which caused a great
eal of comment, occurred this morn
ng at the Berlin railroad station.
Several small negro girls were
landing on the platform of the sta
ion, apparently waiting for someone.
he boys came along and started to
other them, finally picking up stones
nd hurting them at the girls. The
iris ran and the boys gave chase,
till throwing the missiles. The boys
Fere finally stopped by a Kensington
ian, who severely reprimanded them,
to have them punished If
hey did not stop.
Items of Interest
Miss Norma Bacon has returned
rom vacation spent at Indian Neck,
iranford.
Miss Cecil German of Kensington
as returned from a vacation at Twin
axes.
The Italians society of Kensington
i'll give social and dance at Forest
rs hall Saturday evening.
Miss Ruth Hubbard will spend the
ext two weeks in Maine
Mrs. James A. Williams and daugh-
IT are visiting with relatives in Low
Il. Mass.
Miss Alfredo Lund of Burlington is
pending her vacation at hes nome in
erlin.