New Britain herald., 1925-10-22

floors, by the water which seeped
through the ceilings.
Chief Noble said this afternoon
that the fire was certainly not due to
a defective flue or chimney since
the blaze started on the attic stairs,
nowhere near the chimney. When
questioned further as to the cause
Of the flames the chief would say
nothing. replying that it vas out of
his jurisdiction and therefore not for
him TO venture any opinion as to how
the fire started.
Grey Case Continued
The case Of William Grey of New
Britain, held in connection with an
accident at the iron bridge on Farm
ington avenue several weeks ago,
was continued again when it came
up for trial In the Berlin town
court last evening. It was stated
that one of the witnesses for the
state. 1t Is expected that the trial
will be held next Wednesday eve
ming.
Staging Membership Drive
The kensington league of women
voters will conduct a campaign Tor
members, beginning Immediately, IS
a result of which the organization
hopes TO be able to place on the
roster the name of every woman In
the district. This campaign comes
as the result Of request from the
state officials of the league and it is
expected that the membership Of
the local branch may be doubled.
An every member canvass will be
conducted, it has been decided. and
each woman who belongs TO the Or
ganization will be expected to bring
in at least one new member. and
more II possible.
The league is enjoying great sue
cess this year and is rapidly coming
to the fore as one of the most aC-
tive branches in the state. The wO-
men are taking 4 great interest in
its activities and plans for meetings
in the future contain much of in
terest to every woman in Kcnsing-
ton, and not alone to those who arc
now members.
The state convention of the league
will be held at the Hotel Bond,
Hartford, on Nov. 4 and and Ken
sington will be we'll represented,
The names Of the delegates and al
ternates to this convention have not
yet been made public, but an an
nouncement will be forthcoming
within few days.
Pansics Blooming Regularly
Fred CIough of the West Crom-
well road, East Berlin, today was
exhibiting a large bouquet Of per-
fcctly formed pansies which he
picked this morning in his flower
garden. In spite of the heavy frosts
OF this fall the plants continue to
bloom regularly and Mr.. Clough
gives the flowers TO his friends, who
are surprised TO learn that the flow
ers can be raised in an ordinary
flower garden so late In the year.
It's all in knowing how TO do It,"
asserts Mr.. Clough, who used TO he
in the flower business and was, when
Young man, widely known grow
er and Won many prizes for his
blooms. Two years ago Mr., Clough
appeared at tho office OF the Herald
with a bouquet OF pansies which he
picked on Jan. IS in his garden,
which is in the yard and unsheltered
from the elements.
Son Is Born
A son, Robert Francis, has been
born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Cros-
son Of 100 Liberty street, Meriden.
Mr.. Crossen is we'll known in town,
being employed at the Berlin rail-
road station.
Leaves For Washington
George f. Prentice, president OF
/ the Prentice Manufacturing Co.
Kensington, left last evening on a
business trip to Washington, D. C.
He expects to be away for several
days,
Tickets Arc Distributed
Tickets for the parish whist
which will be held by ST. Paul:
church on Friday evening. October
80, have been distributed among
members OF the congregation. Thil
affair viii he held in Lloyd hal
and II Is expected that nearly 500
people will be present in the cours
OF the evening.
May Discontinue Activities
| II a total Of 81 per cent OF this
members of the Kensington Com