New Britain herald., 1925-08-19

that the man vas speeding and he gave chase, quickly overhauling him.
 Carnival Attracts Many
 The American Legion carnival be- ing held in kensington this week attracted a large crowd last night. which took advantage of the many amusement features offered. The booths, of which there are many. were we'll patronized and the many rides did brisk business. The car- nival will continue all this week and is being held under the auspices of Bolton kasica post. American Le- zion.
 Land Valuing Committee
 The first meeting of Berlin's land valuation committee will be held to- night at o'clock in the office of the town clerk. This committee will assist the assessors and the experts in placing values on property throughout the town. Many promi- nent citizens have been named as members and all the members are men experienced in this line. Other meetings will be held from time to time.
 Preparing For Installation
 The Knights of Pythias of East Berlin are planning for their install lation of officers on August 25, when many state officials will be present The East Berlin officers will ba installed by District Deputy Grand Chancellor Nelson E. Smith of East Hartford.
 Many Attend Lawn Party
 The lawn party held last night by Berlin Grange on the lawn at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Dick inson, vas largely attended, The party was held instead of the rcgu- lar meeting at the hall, due to the fact that the weather vas too warm for indoor activities. The party vas much enjoyed by all present.
 Visits in Berlin
 Mrs. Edward F.. Crockett Of New York city has returned 10 her cot tage at the shore after spending two weeks as the guest of Mir, and Mrs. Wallace H. Graham of Hudson street.
 Vacation Items
 Mrs. Frank Pierpont and Miss Anna McCabe are spending a yaca- tion at Sound View.
 Miss Ruth Warner, stenographcr at the Berlin Savings bank, left to- day for Peake's Island, Me. where she will spend her vacation,
 James J. l'itzsimons of the Berlin Savings bank will spend the re- mainder of this week at the shore.
 Albert Elmgren of Worthington ridge has resumed his duties at the Berlin Construction Co, after a two weeks vacation.
 Mir. and Mrs. John lngraham left yesterday on an automobile trip through Vermont and Maine
 Program for Tonight
 Tn addition 10 the talk by Stetson Ryan at the meeting of the East Berlin Community club tonight there will be a musical program of sev- eral numbers Miss Gladys Cole will render a piano solo and vocal duet will be rendered by Miss Nir- ginia Sugenhime and Miss Marjorie Stepler assisted at the piano by Miss Doris Stepler.
 To Observe Annivcrsary
 Arrangements are nearly complete for the observance Of the 18th we'd ding anniversary of Mir. and Mrs. Claude W. Stevenson, which will be held at Grange hall on Saturday aft ornoon and evening. The reception will begin at 4:S0 o'clock and will continue throughout the evening. The hall will be prcttily decorated and it is expected that hundreds of friends and relatives will call in the course Of the affair to pay their re- spects and offer their congratula- tions io the couple. Refreshments will be served and a program of en- tertainment will be carried out. Dancing will round out the evening.
 NIT. Stevens is master of Berlin grange and is one of Berlin's best known citizens. He has taken an active interest in politics. having been a representative from the town 10 the general assembly in 1911 and again in 1919. Mfr. and Mrs. Ste vens have three sons.
 To Organize Drum Corps
 II is expected that the new drum corps talked Of in East Berlin Will be organized some time in the fall