New Britain herald., 1923-01-09
out on mortgage. s4oo; total ex penditures, $5,4S9.69
 Affirmative Wins Debate.

 Before large audience the affirm ative team composed of James Els worth and Gilbert Johnson won its points on the question, Resolved: That all coal mines in the United States should be under government control" which the Mems Lyceum of Kensington debated last evening at the Methodist church.
 The negative team, Charles Wright and Charles Haddock, walked off with the honors for delivery, but the op-
 Tn commenting on the affair last evening one of the prominent mem- bers of the organization said that the debate was one of the best ever held by the Lyceum. Those who attended showed great interest and many good points were brought out by both sides.
 It is expected that another debate will be scheduled for the near fu- ture.
 Esery Member Canvass.
 Returns on the Every Member Can'ass held by the Berlin Congre- gat lal church the week of Decem- Der Q for the purpose of securing pledges for the home expenses and benevolences of the church for 1923 have been slow in coming in, but the result to date shows a total of 215 pledges with s5,70O subscribed The budget is s6.00O.
 Indications point to slight de- crease as compared to 1922. it was said this morning. On the whole the response was generous, was the opin- ion of those engaged in the work.
 To Celebrate Mass.
 A months mind high mass will be sung for the repose of the soul of the late James Corr at St. Paul's church Thursday morning at 7.3n o'clock.
 Roads Being Cleared.
 This morning trucks with blows at tached were busy clearing the snow from the Berlin turnpike.
 The town blow was also at work the road in kensington There is now room for two cars to pass each other without one becom- ing stuck in the snow
 A track gang cleared the snow from the vicinity of the Berlin switch his morning. The motormen ex- satisfaction, as the snow was exceedingly deep around the switch.
 Post to Meet.
 The postponed annual meeting and election of officers of Bolton kasica post will be held this evening at T. \. B. hall, Kensington. It is ex- ,ected that an out of town speaker will be present.
 Boys Class Meeting. The Older Boys class of the Ber- | in Congregational church will hold I ts annual meeting and election of | officers at the church this evening, {, preceded by griddle-cake supper at |, i:30 o'clock
 To Give Dance. The East Berlin Improvement com ,any has announced a dance which he organization will hold at Ath- etic hall Friday evening of this week. Music for this occasion will e furnished by St. Paul's orchestra f Kensington and a large crowd is 
 Several Kensington residents of ,ensingfon are planning a sleighing arty which will attend the dance in last Berlin.
 Notes of Interest.
 Miss Maude J. Siaght. who has cen the guest of Superintendent of chools and Mrs. B. F. Showalter. re- ITned today to her duties at Broad- urst college. West Virginia.
 James Cowie left today for Troy. !. V. after spending the past week 'ith his sister, Mrs Marjorie South rd The Perlin school hoard will hold s reguiar meeting this evening A meeting of the board of select 'en was held at the town hall last , vening. |
 Fast Bcriin Items. i; There will be rnguiar meeting of 10 Knights Of Pvthias at tho hall , Grove street this evening at the ( '"ai hour.
 TI-a junior Ieagrn will meet Thurs ' " afternoon at the regular hour. tt