New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

Excess credit and bonds ,. 10000 Cash on hand or deposit .. 4,75O Other taxable property ... l1,400 Ten per cent addition ..... 25,652
 It is expected that the board of finance will meet in the near future to fix tax rate for the town.
 Reception 10 ClariSs
 The reception to Robert Q. Clark and Harold Clark, which was held last evening at Pythian hall, East Berlin, by the East Berlin Community club was one Of the biggest affairs held in that section of the town in some time.
 The event started with a banquet provided by the women members of the association. There was everything from sup to nuts and the 1S0 people who sat down to the meal will talk about 1t for some time to come.
 Following the ropast there was a variety entertainment. Vocal and piano solos were rendered and the physical director of the Hartford Y. M. C. A, Mir. Ogle, gave an interest ing exhibition with Indian clubs. A novel stunt which he accomplished with the clubs brought down rounds of applause.
 He placed sponge on the ends of the clubs and this attachment he soaked in alcohol. He then touched a match to the clubs and all the lights were turned out. The exhibi- ton was an interesting one, there being a continuous path of fire cir- cling in the air.
 Harold Clark, who is president of the association, and his father were called on to tell of the experiences on their recent trip to California and their talks were well received. Fol- lowing the entertainment features a social hour was enjoyed.
 The club was out practically in full force last evening.
 No Building Program
 It is not likely that the club will bring mp the subject of erecting a l club house at the present time. Sev- sral times the matter has been I broached outside of meetings and it | has been the general opinion that | there Is plenty Of time to think of building when the club is fully or- sanized and other programs are dis posed of.
 It is expected .that plans for ath- etic activities will be brought up at ,ome meeting in the near future. Baseball and other out of door sports will be participated in and it is also expected than an out door basket Jall team will be organized.
 Final Club Meeting
 The final meeting for the Current Events club this season will be held friday afternon at o'clock at the iome of Mrs. Russell s. Gold of 5erlin. Mrs. Elizabeth Wickwire will be the leader Of the club and will tell Of happenings in the nations fife.
 Real Estate Deal James J. Watson of New Britain Ias sold to William E. Winters, also f New Britain, piece of land in the outhern part of town located in the district.
 Heads Are Excellent fffSt Seiectmdn 1cOFgs B. OdFteT gas asked this morning about the ondition of the roads in Berlin. Great 1" he replied. That sums the Thole thing up. The town teams ave been busy this year in fixing the pads and the state highway depart lent trucks have done their share on he state aid roads. There has been tile snow and the town has not had 3 be bothered with the work of leaning out snow drifts and the like. cts go. Mir. Carter says the roads re all right.
 Director Appointed Ralph Dorfiinger has been appoint l musical director of the minstrel how to be presented tomorrow eve ! ing under the auspices of St. Ga- ( rie1's church by the minstrel troup a [ st. Marks church. New Britain. I [ Athletic hall. He is in charge of s Il the musical scores of the play. [ rfhur F. Hayes is stage manager of 6 ie production. Mir. Hayes also acted , director of the piece and he will l ring an excellent show to East Der ! n tomorrow evening. The hour is ' clock. e
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