New Britain herald., 1925-02-25

mirror, double boiler, dishes to com- plete present pattern, records for photograph, dish towels, play ground equipment consisting of swings, trapeze, and chute-the- chutes, incinerator, floor wax, floor mops, brooms and an upright piano.
 The upright piano appeared on the list last year, if the memory does not fail them and it is hoped that some generous member of the club will see to it that this instru- ment is privided. There is no doubt that piano is needed at the com- munity house, due to the fact that many parties and dances are held in that building.
 Need For Playground
 The request for playground equip ment brings to light the fact that Berlin's younger children have no playground, where they may partake in athletic sports. A playground in the rear of the Community house would provide place for children to play without danger of any kind from automobiles and other vehi- cles a danger which is always pres ent when they play along the streets.
 Should the Worthington Com munity Center establish Q play ground with attendant in charge it would be performing a public serv- ice for Berlin
 Whist Is Well Attended
 The whist and dance held in Lloyd hall, Kensington, last night by the Kensington Athletic club was well attended, there having been about 15O people present. Dancing was enjoyed upstairs, while the card sharks tried their luck in the base ment. .McKeon's orchestra furnish ed music for the affair.
 The winners at whist were: first prize, Rose 'Kiniry and Frank Me Keon; second, Mrs. Cleveland of New Britain, and Thomas Malarney.
 Service at St. Pauls
 There will be benediction and ashes will be distributed at St. Paul's church tonight at 80 o'clock, in observance of Ash Wednesday. Rev. John c. Brennan, pastor of the church, will be in charge at this service.
 The service on Friday night at 7:SO o'clock will consist of the Sta tions of the Cross.
 Truck Has Difficulties
 A truck employed by George Baldwin in transporting steel gird- CTS from the Berlin Construction Co. became involved in difficulties this morning, when rounding the corner from Railroad street onto Farming ton avenue. The left rear wheel sank into the mud and it became impossible to drive the truck either forward or back The efforts of several trucks were tried without avail and it was some time before the vehicle could be removed. The IOuu NdN " dS 'ul hp 'O ''NAi''- '-NNN''N'
 Community Club Meeting
 A meeting of the Kcnsington Community club will be held in Lloyd hall on Friday evening of this week. In addition to the regular business of the evening an entertain ment will be provided. It is expect cd that a group of singers will be included in this entertainment.
 Mrs. Skinner Improved
 It was reported today that the condition of Mrs. Plunah Skinner, who has been i'll with pneumonia at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Edgar Pickett, was much i'm proved.
 Will Attend Meeting
 Members of qhe teaching staff ot the Kcnsington Congregational church will attend at the Trinity Methodist church, New Britain, to- night. Professor M. A. Homline will deliver one Of a series of lectures. The group which attends from Ken sington includes about 70 people.
 Roads Being Improved
 A state highway department truck has been busy the past few days in filling in the holes in the New Brit ! ain road. The snow and cold weather have left the road in poor condition and many citizens report ed that never before have they seen this section Of thorouEhfare in such l bad shape. It is expected that the |