New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

is now, with the library in one part, bowling alleys, pool tables in another part and the main hall upstairs. where dances and entertainments will prob- ably continue. Definite plans have not been learned.
 Athletic hall has for many years been one Of the social centers of the town. II is used for all the fairs, dances and entertainments and has excellent bowling facilities. Tho building is owned by the East Berlin Improvement company, a stock com pany composed Of East Berlin men.
 Leave For south
 Miss Elizabeth WilcoS and Mss iIclon iiohm loft yesterday for New York city. where they will spend about two weeks. From there they win go 10 North Carolina and will re- main there for the rest of the wln- ter, returning sometime in the spring.
 Winners At Whist
 The first prizes at the T. A. r.. whist social held at r. X. B. hall, Ken sinston, last evening. went to Mary Skeinc and James Mccormick. C. E. Ronkctty won a consolation and James Mccormick took cake home with him. The next whist will he held Wednesday evening Of next week. The crowds so far this year havc eN- cecded those of other years and the society Is successful and satisfied with the affairs.
 Horse Has Difficulty.
 Hudson street is glare Of ice where 1t turns off from the turnpike these days. There is a slight incline st the junction and horse and wagon attempting 10 make it "on high" this morning came 10 grief The horse slipped on the ice and came down heavily. The driver attempted. by the use of endeaiing expressions. to get it to its feet again. but the ani- maj saw a chance for rest and stayed there.
 With the assistance of a bystandcr inc harness was removed from the horse and it was finally pursuaded 10 arise. almost failing again after if had fc gained it's feet
 The wagon vas turned around and the driver directed his steed along the turnpike.
 Guard Fence Painted
 The unexpected has bappcned. The guard fence along Pennington avenue bordering on the clay pits is being painted.
 X gang Of painters was busy today decking tho fence out in white and II will now present neat appearance, something il Ras not done since ii was built.
 Hunting Licenses Issued
 Town Clerk Arthur l.. Woodruff IS now busyNissuins hunting licenses for tbe season. He expects to bc busy when the Berlin nimrods get ready for the annual shooting practiee m tho hills oi tho town.
 To Meet Tonight
 East Eerlin citizens will meet this evening at S o'clock at the home oi ! Harold Clark for the furthering Of l plans for tho formation Of q com 1 munity center in the district. Pre- i Iiminarv details will be made and or ! fcers will be elected. This association 1 will be q great step in advance for 1 the district as the young people TOT 1 years have had no place to meet for 1 socisI functions. It will promote so- ] ciai affairs in the village and Ntll ! bring people closer together.
 Items of Interest
 < meeting of tho Berlin school 1. board will hc held this evening at Q o'clock in the office Of the town clerk. ! The Berlin Boy Scouts viIl meet | this etcning with Rev. Samuel A. ] Fiske.
 Clarence Ralph has been removed 10 the Middlesex hospital. Middle town. for treatment. l
 X son has been born to Mir. and Mrs. Leon c. Hall.
 East Berlin Items
 The library will Dc open Saturday afternoon from 5:30 to 5:go and in the evening from 7:s0 10 s:so o'clock for the exchange Of books.
 Cyrus Root. who has been inc guest Of his daughter Mrs. l.. M- Root al her home on Main street. re- turned to his home in Laurel. Md. Thursday.
 The local members of the Boy Scouts will attend meeting of their roop at Berlin this evening