New Britain herald., 1924-12-26

The incoming officers of Boton- kasica post, American Legion, will be installed at meeting next week, probably upon Thursday evening, at T. A. B. hall, Kensington. The new commander, Wilfred R. Moore, will take his place at that time.
 There has been little activity in the Berlin post for the past several weeks, although the winter program of events will begin shortly after the first of January. A banquet is one of the things to be discussed at next weeks meeting, according to a re- port today.
 Mr. Moore, the new commander, could not be reached today. as he is spending several days in Spring field, Mass.
 Skating Is Enjoyed
 Skating was enjoyed on several of the ponds in the vicinity of Berlin yesterday and but one accident was reported, that of young man, who ventured out on the ice in q new suit of clothes. Hc crashed through the ice, but beyond thorough wettinS in the cold water, he suffered no i'll effects.
 Traffic on the roads in and about Berlin Was heavy yesterday and sev- crul narrow escapes were noticed when cars skiddel prccariously near to telegraph poles and other cars. One small coupe skidded, turned around several times and crashed into a telegraph pole, but little dam .aec was done, fortunately. The name of the driver could not be learned.
 Returns From Hospital
 w, r. Farr, who has been confined to the New Britain General hospital for some time past as the result ot an operation for appendicitis, re turned to the home of his daughter on Wednesday evening. He is the father Of Mrs. Harry Burnham oi KensinEton.
 Christmas Passes Quietly
 Christmas Day was observed quietly in Berlin Yesterday. Specia services were held at St. Paul's church and the Konsington Metho- dist chuch. all Of them being large iy attended. The crowd at St Paul's church for the midnight mas taxed the capacity of the Gdihcc, SC large was the turnout at this service Berlin street presented & heauti' ful aspect on Wednesday evening nearly every householder havinl takcn notice of tho request tha candles be placed in the windows.
 Several family reunions were hclc In the town and many out of towl visitors spent the day here.
 New Years Plans New Years eve will be a bus! night in Berlin and Kensington many events being planned, Be sides the public affairs, parties vii be held in several homes.
 The T. 4. E. society will hold [ dance and social in Grange hall an, I guests will welcome the New Yea in the midst Of tho gaicty of th evening. An all night dance an, mardi gras will be held at Foresters hall, Kensington, and many of tn younger people will gather at tha place 10 welcome 1925. This af lair will last until , o'clock in th ! morning, January 1. Several mem bers ot Berlin Grange arc plannin 10 attend the second annual danc and entertainment by Newingto Grange in that town.
 Churchwisc. a watch-night prayc service will be held at the Kensing ton Methodist church.
 Many residents will attend Socit affairs in New Britain and q specia bus will be run from New Britai to Berlin at o'clock Thursda morning for the accommodation ( these people,
 East Berlin Items
 The annual Christmas tree an exercises of the Methodist Sunda school will be held in the churc basement this evening and all are il Nit"d 10 attend.
 MT. and Mrs. Raymond Cole an child Of New Haven have been tr l guests of MT. and Mrs George Col of this place.
 Mir, and Mrs T. F. Carns of wi