New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
fall, as he has done for the past four

fall, as he has done for the past four years.
 There may be slight contest in the tax collectors department, not serious one, however. Here John P. Lewis, constable and resident of East Berlin, on the democratic tick ct, will oppose Charles F. Lewis, staunch c. O. P. and prosecutor in the town court. who has held the position of collector of taxes suc- cessfully and satisfactorily for a number of years. This is not the first time that John P has opposed the present tax collector, unsuccess- fully, it might be said
 No Session of Court
 Although the judge, prosecutor and several witnesses were present in the Berlin court last night, the defendants in several cases of viola ton of motor vehicle laws failed to put in an appearance and after waiting for some time, it was de- cided to close the doors. The state policemen who made the arrests will seek the missing parties and will see that they are locked. up. It is probable that the cases will comeup tonight.
 Miscellaneous Shower A miscellaneous shower for Miss Loretta Garrity was held at the home of Miss Mabel Genotta of kensington last evening. Games were played and musical numbers rendered by several of the guests. A luncheon was served. Miss Garrity received many beautiful gifts from about 30 or her friends who were present.
 Fair Drawing Crowds One of the largest crowds ever was present at the opening night of the carnival being held by St. Paul's drum corps at kilby lot in Kensing- ton this week. The booths were patronized heartily and the enter tainrnent features drew well. Prepare For Third Degree
 The ladies' degree team Of Der lin Grange met last night for a re- hearsal in preparation for the ex- republication of the third degree. on class of candidates on September 30.
 Returns From Hispital
 Mrs. Charles Nelson has returned from the Hartford hospital after undergoing an operation. She is re- ported to be much improved in health.
 | Injury To Leg Charles Borgo, pupil at the Ken sington Junior High school, is con- fined to his home with an injury to his leg,
 Warning to Bee Keepers. According to a state law all bee keepers in the town of Berlin are required 10 register with Town Clerk Arthur l.. Woodruff before the first day of October and Mir. Wood ruff said today that most of these men in Berlin have failed to do so. He Issued request to the effect that they register their hives before the last day,
 There are about Is heekeepers in Berlin and these will be we'll pro- tecteA by the state if they register. Inspectors are detailed to make the rounds at stated intervals te see that the bees are in good conditicr and to make sure that no diseases have broken out among them.
 Legion Meeting Thursday.
 Rolton-Kasica post of the Amer. ican Legion will meet Thursday night at s o'clock ip the T. A. B hall. It is expected that tentative plans for the celebration on Armi stice day will be made, as the Le, zion will have large part in tht activities.
 Convention October fl.
 The republican caucus in Berlii for the nomination of men to fill tn, positions of representative in tn state legislature. judge of probat and justice of the peace will be hell on October 14, 1t was made know today. All towns in the state hoii their republican caucuses for thes nominations on the same day.
 To date only one candidate for tn position of representative has com forward from the c. O. P. ranks Francis .neminr.
 Radio Sets Increase. The number of radio sets in Der