New Britain herald., 1923-02-02
. Boy Narrowly Escapes Injury

officiating. Burial will be in Maple l cemetery, Berlin.
 Boy Narrowly Escapes Injury A boy whose name could not be learned narrowly escaped injury when | he was coasting on the hill opposite the Prentice Manufacturing Co. this morning.
 | The boy on his sled apparently did not see the trolley car bound for Ken sington until he was nearly in front of it. By frantic steering and dragging his feet he managed to stop the sled about yard from the car, the mo- torman of which did all in his power to avert an accident. First Selectman George B. Carter last week issued warning to parents, cautioning them against allowing their children to coast where there was any danger.
 Foresters Hold Meeting A meeting of the Foresters was held last evening in the organizations hall on the Pennington road, at which three candidates were initiated into the society and two names were ap- proved by the members.
 The lodge expects to clear about $500 on the fair which is to be held in May, according to reports this morning.
 A report of the fair committee was approved and the schedule as made out to date is, first evening, entertain ment; second evening. South Man cheste1 orchestra; third evening, old fashioned dance with Professor Gates of Cromwell prompting; fourth eve ming, entertainment. The fair will be held May 4, 5, and s and dancing will be enjoyed each evening.
 Mems Lyceum Debate
 The next debate by the Mems Ly- ceum of Kensington will be on the evening of February 19. The subject will be, "Resolved: That the United States should accept the offer Of Henry Ford for the development of Muscle Shoals" Those who will ar. que for this proposition are Lyman | Hall and Ora Eagerly; those against | A. l.. Wilson and Harold ,,psop.
 Nobody "Kicked"
 No kicks" were registered at the of the Board Of Relief held afternoon at the Town hai1 The board does not expect that any will be made this year.
 Miss Skene Entertains
 Miss Mary Skene of Main street, lkensington, entertained at bridge las, evening at her home. A buffet lunch was served. Several tables were in during the evening. Prizes were awarded to Miss I.enora Carp,. and Miss Catherine Melee.
 To Take Trip
 F, $. kilby was in town yesterday md announced that he will leave Sun lay for Santiago, Californ,a. While n Santiago he will visit his sister. whom he has not seen for nearly 35 years. MT. kilby now resides in Hart ford.
 Items of Interest
 Miss Winifred Pratt, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Pratt. is able 10 be out after having been confined 0 her home for several weeks with a serious illness.
 Rev. $. A. Fiske preached last eve- ling at the regular prayer meeting at he Berlin Congregational church. his 'ubject being, The Place of Work in Spiritual Development"
 The Boy Scouts will meet tomorrow ,vening at o'clock.
 East Berlin Items.
 The library will be open this eve ling from 7:30 to 9:30 o'clock for he exchange of books.
 Philip Nase of Middletown has been jsiting at his home on Wilcox avenue. Mrs. Olof Benson gave whist at Ter home on Wilcox avenue Thurs ay afternoon for the benefit of the 'illage Improvement society. The rize winners were Mrs. James Holi- an and Mrs. William Ogle.
 Arrangements are being made for mother old fashioned dance and so- ial to be given at the Athletic hall q ext Friday evening. s Mrs. Slater and daughter, Airline. S Kcnsington, were the guests of the g 'rmer's sister, Mrs. Olof Benson,t thursday. " Mrs. Lucy Church Of Wcstfeld was t ie guest of friends in town yester- C ,y. il The local members of the Boy r