New Britain herald., 1924-03-28

police learned of their activities and frowned upon them. After being or. dered out of town, the two women re- turned, but were quickly picked up by Officer Henry Jeglinski. At the subsequent court session, sentences Of 15 days each were imposed with the provision of an extra IS days, which will be suspended. if they keep out of the city. The Petiet woman cannot speak English and claims to be mar ried to a man named Chase, although no confirmation of that statement can be made by the police.
 Schools Close Today
 The high and common schools of nual spring recess and will reopen on April II. In anticipation of the closing. examinations have been con- ducted by School Physician pr. A. s. Bracket and by the school nurse. Miss Mary Mulligan. to determine tho health Of the pupils. Health con- ditiors were found satisfa ctory. Extra precautions have been taken in the last few weeks to prevent any inroad of disease or an epidemic such ss have been reported in nearby cities. For a time, scarlet fever gained headway locally but was quickly stamped out.
 Eiks' Minstrel
 Plans arc complete for the Elks' minstrel on April 25 at the Com- munity theater, when the program will be presented for the local lodge by the players of the Waterbury lodge. Proceeds of the event will go to the 2lks' building fund.
 Anderson Fined
 Carl Anderson of this city was fined sl00 and costs in the Southington police court yesterday on a charge of reckless driving Of motor vehicle last Sunday. He was represented by Judge Joseph M. Donovan of this city, Anderson struck two trolley cars prior to his arrest.
 Many Prospective Fishermen
 Fishermen aplenty will be trolling the lakes and streams of this vicinity within n few days, according to the license department of the city clerks office as already the applications have gone over the 500 mark. With the season opening on April 1, there has been biz rush in the last few days 10 secure the necessary certificate 10 handle tho rod and line.
 Dog owners are appearing in large numbers also at tho city clerks office as the license season for the canines is on again. All dog owners must secure licenses for their pets or have an interview with Dog Warden Thomas Ryan.
 Police Ball Progressing Arrangements are being completed for the annual concert and ball for the benefit of the police pension fund on April eS at the High school, when both the auditorium and the gym nasium will be utilized. Work of re- snrfacing the gymnasium floor for the dancing has been started and will be completed in plenty Of time for the big event The early part Of the evening will be devoted 10 concert in the Community thcater and after this program. adjournment will bs taken 10 the gymnasium where danc- ing will be enjoyed to the music of n ten-piece orchestra.
 
 committee in charge has started the work Of securing the artists for the concert program and expects to re- port 10 the general committee early next week. The decorations have already been contracted for and will be the finest al any event of this nature in recent years. IL is an- ticipated that s1,000 will be raised for the pension fund
 Community Concert Monday Night
 Five artists of national repute will take charge of the Community events concert on Monday night at the Prospect Methodist church audi torium the largest hall in the city. The sttig trio will be accompanied on the program by Maurice Wallen, tenor. and Harry olmstead, bass, both members Of the Colonial Male quartet of Hartford. Violin, cello and piano numbers will be presented by the trio while an inspiring series of selections will be sung by the quartet members. The event on Monday will be ono of the last Of the series and it's popularity has been shown by the demand for tickets. which arc given out free. About 200 seats only arc left for late corners.
 Mrs. James T.. kearns
 Mrs. James r. Eearns. wife of James r. kearns Of a6 stcarns street, died yesterday at the Hartford hos pital following short illness. She was born on April ,, 1879. in Nor walk and was married in 1Sa6 10 Mir. kearns. Mir. and Mrs. kearns came to this city in 1905 and have been residents of the community since that time. Besides her husband, she leaves an adopted daughter, Miss Helen Bowen, a teacher in the Forest vile school. The funeral will he held at c:so o'clock on Saturday sf- ternoon at her home. where services will be conducted by Rev. William R, West, postor Of the Prospect Metho- dist church. The burial will take place in West cemetery.
 Entertain Friends
 Judge s. Russell Mink and Repre- Robert J. Stack entertained about 4o friends last night at Pine Lake. the estate Of Judge William l. Malone in Forest,iile. Dinner was served and after a concert program by the Pine Lake orchestra, dsncinr was enjoyed. In addition to the local people. guests were present from Hartford and Pittsheld, Mass.
 Coleman To. Incorporated.
 Certificate Of incorporation has been filed al the city clerks office of the of the r. !. Coleman Co. local plumbing contractors. The has Sso.0o0 in stock and the incorporstors are r. ]. Coleman, Ieseph CnIrr1gu. T,ayu1ead IJ IsoIa-